Unassociated Document
U.S.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
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QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For the
quarterly period ended: March 31, 2009
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TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For the
transition period from ______ to ______
Commission
file number: 0-22723
AMERICAN
PETRO-HUNTER INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA
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98-0171619
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(State
of incorporation)
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(IRS
Employer ID No.)
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104
Swallow Hill Drive, Barnstable, Massachusetts 02630
(Address
of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code: (508) 362-4420
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days.
x
Yes ¨ No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on
its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be
submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this
chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required o submit and post such files).
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Yes o No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See
the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller
reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
(Do not check if smaller reporting company)
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Smaller Reporting company
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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Yes x No
Indicate
the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
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Outstanding at May
11, 2009
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Common
stock, $.001 par value
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21,369,107
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AMERICAN
PETRO HUNTER, INC.
FORM
10-Q
March 31,
2009
INDEX
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PAGE
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Part
I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item
1. Financial Statements
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Balance
Sheets as of March 31, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008
(Audited)
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4
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Statements
of Operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
and for the period from January 24, 1996 (inception) to March 31, 2009
(Unaudited).
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5
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Statements
of Cash Flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
and for the period from January 24, 1996 (inception) to March 31, 2009
(Unaudited).
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6
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Notes
to Financial Statements
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7
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Item
2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and
Results of Operations
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16
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Item
3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market
Risk
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17
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Item
4. Controls and Procedures
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Part
II. OTHER INFORMATION
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18
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Item
1. Legal Proceedings
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18
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Item
1A. Risk Factors
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18
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Item
2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds
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22
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Item
3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
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23
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Item
4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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23
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Item
5. Other Information
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23
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Item
6. Exhibits
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23
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Signature
Page
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24
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Certifications
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Exhibit
31.1
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Exhibit
31.2
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Exhibit
32
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FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This
Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Reference is made in particular to the description of our plans and
objectives for future operations, assumptions underlying such plans and
objectives, and other forward-looking statements included in this report. Such
statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as
“may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “intend,”
“continue,” or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such
terms. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are
subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual
results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements. Such statements address future events and conditions concerning,
among others, capital expenditures, earnings, litigation, regulatory matters,
liquidity and capital resources and accounting matters. Actual results in each
case could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements by reason
of factors such as future economic conditions, changes in consumer demand,
legislative, regulatory and competitive developments in markets in which we
operate, results of litigation and other circumstances affecting anticipated
revenues and costs, and the risk factors set forth below under the heading “Risk
Factors” and set forth in our Annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2008, filed on April 15, 2009.
As used
in this Form 10-Q, “we,” “us” and “our” refer to American Petro-Hunter Inc.,
which is also sometimes referred to as the “Company.”
YOU
SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD LOOKING
STATEMENTS
The
forward-looking statements made in this report on Form 10-Q relate only to
events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this
report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to
update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the
statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You
should read this report and the documents that we reference in this report,
including documents referenced by incorporation, completely and with the
understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from
what we expect or hope.
Part
1. Financial Information
Item
1. Financial Statements
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Condensed
Balance Sheets
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
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As
at
31
March
2009
(Unaudited) $
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As
at
31
December
2008
(Audited) $
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Assets
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Current
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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21,406 |
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136 |
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Taxes
recoverable
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1,947 |
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2,003 |
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23,353 |
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2,139 |
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Liabilities
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Current
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Accounts
payable and accrued liabilities
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196,084 |
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217,252 |
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Due
to related party (Note 4)
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25 |
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123,877 |
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Note
payable (Note 5)
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37,243 |
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31,518 |
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Loan
guarantee (Note 6)
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80,937 |
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83,293 |
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314,289 |
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455,940 |
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Stockholders’
deficiency
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Common
stock (Note 7)
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200,000,000
voting shares, par value $0.001 authorized;
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21,369,107
and 10,065,019 shares issued and outstanding at 31
March 2009 and 31 December 2008, respectively
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21,369 |
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10,065 |
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Common
stock to be issued, Nil and 800,000 shares at
31
March 2009 and 31 December 2008, respectively
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- |
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40,000 |
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Stock
subscriptions receivable
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(2,000 |
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Additional
paid-in capital
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3,370,717 |
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3,124,328 |
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Accumulated
comprehensive gain (loss)
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20,895 |
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(8,114 |
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Deficit
accumulated during the development stage
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(3,701,917 |
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(3,620,080 |
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(290,936 |
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(453,801 |
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23,353 |
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2,139 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these condensed financial statements.
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Condensed
Statements of Operations
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
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For
the
three
month
period
ended
31
March
2009 $
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For
the
three
month
period
ended
31
March
2008 $
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For
the
period
from
the
date of
inception
on
24
January
1996
to
31
March
2009 $
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Revenues
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- |
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Expenses
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General
and administrative
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36,469 |
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7,692 |
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1,773,009 |
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Executive
compensation (Note 4)
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21,476 |
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8,825 |
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429,749 |
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Finders’
fees
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- |
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48,000 |
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Interest
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1,110 |
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788 |
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12,076 |
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Rent
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200 |
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- |
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64,298 |
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Research
and development
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- |
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- |
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566,875 |
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Net
loss before other items
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(59,255 |
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(17,305 |
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(2,894,007 |
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Other
items
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Write-off
loans and advances
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- |
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- |
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(327,451 |
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Loss
from discontinued operations
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- |
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- |
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(365,519 |
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Loss
from loan guarantee
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- |
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- |
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(84,858 |
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Loss
from settlement of debt
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(14,971 |
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- |
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(14,971 |
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Loan
placement fee
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(7,611 |
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- |
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(7,611 |
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Write-down
of investments
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- |
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- |
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(7,500 |
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Net
loss for the period
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(81,837 |
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(17,305 |
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(3,701,917 |
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Other
comprehensive gain (loss)
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Foreign
currency translation gain
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29,009 |
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10,974 |
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20,895 |
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Comprehensive
loss
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(52,828 |
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(6,331 |
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(3,681,022 |
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Basic
and diluted loss per common share
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(0.006 |
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(0.001 |
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Weighted
average number of common shares used in
per share calculations
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12,828,240 |
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8,265,019 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these condensed financial statements.
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Condensed
Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
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For
the
three
month
period
ended
31
March
2009 $
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For
the
three
month period ended
31
March
2008 $
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For
the period
from
the date of
inception
on
24 January
1996
to
31
March
2009 $
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Cash
flows used in operating activities
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Net
loss for the period
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(81,837 |
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(17,305 |
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(3,336,398 |
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Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities:
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Accrued
interest on note payable
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740 |
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750 |
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5,049 |
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Stock
purchase warrants issued
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- |
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- |
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80,000 |
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(Gain)
loss from loan guarantee
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(2,356 |
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(3,988 |
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80,937 |
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Warrants
issued for services
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7,611 |
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- |
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7,611 |
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Loss
on settlement of debt
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14,971 |
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- |
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14,971 |
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Shares
issued for services rendered
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- |
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- |
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992,558 |
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Shares
issued for settlement of debt
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150,111 |
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- |
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150,111 |
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Stock
purchase warrants issued for finders’ fee
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- |
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- |
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48,000 |
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Write
down of investment in AEI Trucolor
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- |
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- |
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7,500 |
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Changes
in operating assets and liabilities
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(Increase)
decrease in taxes recoverable
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56 |
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97 |
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(1,947 |
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Increase
(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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(21,168 |
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6,682 |
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1,815,130 |
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Decrease
in due to related parties
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(123,852 |
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(2,298 |
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(107,145 |
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(55,724 |
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(16,062 |
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(243,623 |
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Cash
flows from financing activities
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Purchase
of common shares
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43,000 |
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- |
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73,000 |
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Proceeds
from subscriptions
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- |
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- |
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602,400 |
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Proceeds
from note payable
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4,985 |
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- |
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29,985 |
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Share
issue costs
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- |
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- |
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(95,732 |
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47,985 |
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- |
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609,653 |
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Cash
flows from discontinued operations
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- |
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- |
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(365,519 |
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Foreign
currency translation effect on cash
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29,009 |
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10,974 |
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20,895 |
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Increase
(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
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21,270 |
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(5,088 |
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21,406 |
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Cash
and cash equivalents, beginning of period
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136 |
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6,207 |
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- |
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Cash
and cash equivalents, end of period
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21,406 |
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1,119 |
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21,406 |
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Supplemental
Disclosures with Respect to Cash Flows (Note 9) |
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial
statements.
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Notes to
Condensed Financial statements
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
(Unaudited)
31 March
2009
1.
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Nature
and Continuance of Operations
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American
Petro-Hunter Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on
January 24, 1996 as Wolf Exploration Inc. On 17 March 1997, Wolf Exploration
Inc. changed its name to Wolf Industries Inc.; on 21 November 2000, changed its
name to Travelport Systems Inc., and on 17 August 2001, changed its name to
American Petro-Hunter Inc. The
Company's business offices are located in Barnstable, Massachusetts,
USA.
The
Company is evaluating the acquisition of certain natural resource projects with
the intent of developing such projects. The Company focus is currently in
locating and assessing potential acquisition targets, including real property,
oil and gas companies.
These
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the United States
generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which
contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and
commitments in the normal course of business. The Company is at development
stage and has no revenue, has limited asset and has accumulated deficit and
comprehensive losses during the development period of $3,681,022 and requires
additional funds to maintain its operations. Management’s plan in this regard is
to raise equity financing as required. There can be no assurance that sufficient
funding will be obtained. The foregoing matters raise substantial doubt about
the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements
do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification
of recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that
might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in
existence.
2.
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Significant
Accounting Policies
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The
following is a summary of significant accounting policies used in the
preparation of these financial statements.
Basis
of Presentation
The
unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
United States generally accepted accounting principles.
The
unaudited interim financial statements do not include all information and
footnote disclosures required under United States generally accepted accounting
principles. In management’s opinion, all adjustments (consisting solely of
normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the
financial position results of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity
(deficiency) and cash flows as of 31 March 2009, and for all periods presented,
have been included. Readers of these financial statements should note that
interim results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the
results that can be expected for the fiscal year as a whole.
These
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended 31 December 2008.
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Notes to
Condensed Financial statements
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
(Unaudited)
31 March
2009
Foreign
currency translation
The
Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar and its reporting currency
is the U.S. dollar. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are
translated to U.S. dollars in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (“SFAS”) No. 52 “Foreign Currency
Translation” using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date.
Revenues and expenses are translated at rates approximating exchange rates in
effect at the time of the transactions. Certain translation adjustments are
reported as a separate component of stockholders’ deficit, whereas gains or
losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the results
of operations.
Income
taxes
The
Company adopted the SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income
Taxes”. Pursuant to SFAS No. 109, deferred income tax assets
and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts and the respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantially enacted tax rates
expected to apply to the taxable income in the periods in which those
differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation
allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred income tax assets
to the amount expected to be realized.
Potential
benefits of net operating losses have not been recognized in the financial
statements because the Company cannot be assured that it will utilize the net
operating losses carry-forwards in future years.
Use of estimates
The
preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States, requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Stock-based compensation
Effective
1 December 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment”, which
establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity
incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair
value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance
of those equity instruments.
The
Company has not granted stock options in exchange for services during the three
month period ended 31 March 2009.
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Notes to
Condensed Financial statements
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
(Unaudited)
31 March
2009
Net
loss per share
The
Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128,
“Earnings per share”
which requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”)
on the ace of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income
(loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive
potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock
method. Common stock equivalents were not included in the calculation of diluted
loss per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Financial
instruments
The
Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, taxes
recoverable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related parties,
note payable and loan guarantee. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s
opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, or credit risks
arising form these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial
instruments approximate their carrying values because of their relatively
short-term maturities.
The
Company operates outside of the United States of America and is exposed to
foreign currency risk due to the fluctuation between the currency in which the
Company operates in and the U.S. dollars.
Reclassifications
Certain
comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s
presentation.
3.
|
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
|
The
following recent accounting pronouncements are disclosed as they may be
applicable to the Company’s operations and could have an impact on the Company’s
financial statements:
In May
2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 163,
“Accounting for Financial
Guarantee Insurance Contracts – an interpretation of FASB Statement No.
60”. SFAS No. 163 provides enhanced guidance on the
recognition and measurement to be used to account for premium revenue and claim
liabilities and related disclosures and is limited to financial guarantee
insurance (and reinsurance) contracts, issued by enterprises included within the
scope of FASB Statement No. 60, “Accounting and Reporting by
Insurance Enterprises”. SFAS No. 163 also requires that an
insurance enterprise recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default
when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured
financial obligation. SFAS No. 163 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after 15
December 2008, with early application not permitted. The adoption of
SFAS No. 163 did not have an impact on our financial statements.
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Notes to
Condensed Financial statements
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
(Unaudited)
31 March
2009
In May
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles”. SFAS No. 162 is intended to improve financial
reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting
accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are
presented in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(“GAAP”) for nongovernmental entities. Prior to the issuance of SFAS
No. 162, GAAP hierarchy was defined in the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants (“AICPA”) Statement on Auditing Standards No. 69, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in
Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”. SAS
No. 69 has been criticized because it is directed to the auditor rather than the
entity. SFAS No. 162 addresses these issues by establishing that the
GAAP hierarchy should be directed to entities because it is the entity, not its
auditor, that is responsible for selecting accounting principles for financial
statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP. SFAS No. 162
is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board Auditing amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of
Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles. The Company does not expect SFAS 162 to have a material
effect on its financial statements.
In March
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of FASB Statement No.
133”. SFAS No. 161 is intended to improve transparency in
financial reporting by requiring enhanced disclosures of an entity’s derivative
instruments and hedging activities and their effects on the entity’s financial
position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 applies
to all derivate instruments within the scope of SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities”. It also applies to
non-derivative hedging instruments and all hedged items designated and
qualifying as hedges under SFAS No. 133. SFAS No. 161 is effective
prospectively for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
15 November 2008, with early application encouraged. The adoption of
SFAS No. 161 did not have an impact on our financial statements.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations”. SFAS
No. 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer
recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets
acquired, the liabilities assumed, any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree
and the goodwill acquired. SFAS No. 141(R) also establishes disclosure
requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the
business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning
after 15 December 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) did not have
an impact on our financial statements.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in
Consolidated Financial Statements – an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin
No. 51”. SFAS No. 160 establishes accounting and reporting
standards for ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the
parent, the amount of consolidated net income attributable and to the
noncontrolling interest, changes in a parent’s ownership interest, and the
valuation of retained noncontrolling equity investments when a subsidiary is
deconsolidated. SFAS No. 160 also establishes disclosure requirements
that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and
the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 is effective
for fiscal years beginning after 15 December 2008. The adoption of
SFAS No. 160 did not have an impact on our financial statements.
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Notes to
Condensed Financial statements
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
(Unaudited)
31 March
2009
4.
|
Related
Party Transactions
|
Amount
due to related party is payable to a company owned by a former director and
officer of the Company. Amount due to related party is non-interest bearing,
unsecured and have no fixed terms
of repayment.
During
the three month period ended 31 March 2009, the Company carried out a number of
transactions with related parties in the normal course of business.
In
December 2007, the Company entered into a Management and Governance Consultant
Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Sound Energy Advisors, LLC, an affiliated
entity, whereby it was agreed that the consultant provide the Company with
management and consulting services for a monthly fee of $2,500. The agreement
was effective on 1 December 2007 and expires on 30 November 2009 and is subject
to termination upon 30-day prior written notice by either
party. Effective 13 February 2009, the Agreement was
terminated. During the three month period ended 31 March 2009, the
Company incurred $2,500 (2008 - $7,500) in management and consulting expenses in
connection with the Agreement.
In
February 2009, the Company entered into a one-year management and governance
consultant agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Chamberlain Capital
Partners (“Chamberlain”), an affiliated entity, whereby it was agreed that
Chamberlain provide the Company with management and governance consulting
services for a monthly fee of $2,500. During the three month period
ended 31 March 2009, the Company incurred $5,000 (2008 - $Nil) in management and
consulting expenses in connection with the Consulting Agreement.
In March
2009, the Company entered into a one-year management and governance consultant
agreement with a director and officer of the Company (the “Related Party”),
whereby it was agreed that the Related Party provide the Company with corporate
management consulting services for a monthly fee of $15,000. During
the three month period ended 31 March 2009, the Company incurred $6,000 (2008 -
$Nil) in management and consulting expenses to the Related Party.
In March
2009, the Company entered into a one-year business consultant agreement (the
“Business Consulting Agreement”) with Bakerview Investor Relations, Inc.
(“Bakerview”), whereby it was agreed that Bakerview provide the Company with
marketing and investor relation services for a monthly fee of
$7,500. During the three month period ended 31 March 2009, the
Company incurred $3,750 (2008 - $Nil) in business consulting expenses in
connection with the Business Consulting Agreement.
During
the three month period ended 31 March 2009, the Company paid a total of $4,226
(2008 - $1,325) in consulting fees to a company controlled by a former
director.
In March
2009, the Company entered into debt assignment agreements with various related
parties (the “Related Parties”) and third parties (the “Debt Purchasers”),
whereby the Debt Purchasers agreed to purchase existing amounts due to the
Related Parties from the Company in the amount of $165,082 (the “Existing
Debts”). The Company also entered into agreements with the Debt
Purchasers whereby the Debt Purchasers agreed to convert the Existing Debts into
8,254,088 common shares of the Company valued at $165,082 (Note 7).
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Notes to
Condensed Financial statements
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
(Unaudited)
31 March
2009
|
|
31
March
2009 $
|
|
|
31
December
2008 $
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Promissory
note payable bearing interest at 12% per annum, collateralized by a
general security arrangement over all of the Company’s assets and payable
in full on 18 May 2007. This note payable was in default at 31
March 2009 (Note 10). During the three month period ended 31
March 2009, the Company accrued interest expense of $740. The
balance as at 31 March 2009 includes accrued interest of $7,258 (2008 -
$6,518)
|
|
|
32,258 |
|
|
|
31,518 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Promissory
note payable bearing interest at 6% per annum, unsecured, repayable on 3
March 2011 and convertible into common stock of the Company on a per share
conversion price of $0.25 any time prior to 3 March 2011. As
consideration, the Company issued 800,000 one-year warrants valued at
$7,611 as a loan placement fee, exercisable into common shares of the
Company at a price at $0.35 per share (Note 7). As at 31 March
2009, no funds related to this promissory note have been forwarded to the
Company. During the three month period ended 31 March 2009, the
Company accrued interest expense of $Nil. The balance as at 31
March 2009 includes accrued interest of $Nil. The Company received the
funds related to this promissory note subsequent to 31 March 2009 and the
funds were used in connection with the acquisition of an oil and gas
interest (Note 11).
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loan
issued by Coach Capital LLC, non-interest bearing, unsecured and having no
fixed terms of repayment.
|
|
|
4,985 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,243 |
|
|
|
31,518 |
|
In 2004,
the Company received a demand for payment from Canadian Western Bank (“CWB”)
pursuant to a guarantee provided by the Company in favor of Calgary Chemical, a
former subsidiary.
The
Company divested itself of Calgary Chemical in 1998 under an agreement with a
former president and purchaser. The agreements included an indemnity guarantee
from the purchaser of Calgary Chemical, whereby the purchaser would indemnify
and save harmless the Company from any and all liability, loss, damage or
expenses.
During
the three month period ended 31 March 2009, the Company recorded a foreign
exchange gain of $2,356 (2008 – $3,988) related to this
guarantee.
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Notes to
Condensed Financial statements
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
(Unaudited)
31 March
2009
Upon
receipt of the claim, the Company accrued the amount of the claim since in the
opinion of legal counsel it is more likely than not that CWB would prevail in
this action.
7.
|
Stockholders’
Deficiency
|
Common Stock
Issued
During
the year ended 31 December 2007, the Company received full payment towards
subscription to purchase 1,200,000 units at a price of $0.05 per
unit. Each unit consisted of one common share and one two-year share
purchase warrant exercisable into common shares of the Company at a price of
$0.15 per share through 23 February 2010. During the year ended 31
December 2008, the Company issued these 1,200,000 units related to the share
subscriptions received during the year ended 31 December 2007.
During
the year ended 31 December 2008 the Company issued 600,000 units at a price of
$0.05 per unit. Each unit consisted of one common share and one
two-year share purchase warrant exercisable into common shares of the Company at
a price at $0.15 per share.
During
the year ended 31 December 2008, the Company received full payment towards
subscription to purchase 800,000 units at a price of $0.05 per
unit. Each unit consisted of one common share and one share purchase
warrant. Each whole share purchase warrant entitles the holder to
purchase an additional common share at a price of $0.15 per share during the
following three years. During the three month period ended 31 March
2009, the Company issued these 800,000 units related to the share subscriptions
received during the year ended 31 December 2008.
During
the three month period ended 31 March 2009, the Company received full payment
towards subscription to purchase 2,150,000 shares at a price of $0.02 per
share.
During
the three month period ended 31 March 2009, the Company issued 8,254,088 shares
at a price of $0.02 per share to Debt Purchasers to convert the Existing Debts
in the amount of $165,082 (Note 4).
Subscriptions
Receivable
During
the three month period ended 31 March 2009, the Company issued 100,000 shares at
a price of $0.02 per share for subscriptions received subsequent to the three
month period ended 31 March 2009 (Note 10).
Warrants
During
the three month period ended 31 March 2009, the Company issued 800,000 one-year
warrants valued at $7,611 as a consideration for a loan from Coventry. These
warrants are exercisable into common shares of the Company at a price at $0.35
per share (Note 5).
As at 31
March 2009, there are 2,600,000 and 800,000 warrants outstanding at an exercise
price of $0.15 and $0.35, respectively. These warrants will expire in
the years ending 31 December 2010 and 2011.
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Notes to
Condensed Financial statements
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
(Unaudited)
31 March
2009
The
Company’s operations for the three month period ended 31 March 2009 and for the
year ended 31 December 2008 resulted in losses, thus no income taxes have been
reflected in the accompanying statements of operations.
As of 31
March 2009 and 31 December 2008 the Company had the following deferred tax
asset:
|
|
31
March
2009 $
|
|
|
31
December 2008 $
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
asset related to net operating loss carry-forwards
|
|
|
1,259,000 |
|
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|
1,230,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less:
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(1,259,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,230,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
tax asset recognized
|
|
|
- |
|
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|
- |
|
As of 31
March 2009, the Company has net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately
$3,700,000 (31 December 2008 - $3,620,000) which may be used to reduce future
income taxes payable and which expire between 2027 to 2029. Current Federal Tax
Law limits the amount of loss available to offset against future taxable income
when a substantial change in ownership occurs. Therefore, the amount available
to offset future taxable income may be limited.
A
valuation allowance has been recorded to reduce the net benefit recorded in the
financial statements related to this deferred asset. The valuation allowance is
deemed necessary as a result of the uncertainty associated with the ultimate
realization of these deferred tax assets. The Company has concluded that it is
more likely than not that it will not realize any deferred tax
assets.
The
provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the
statutory federal income tax rate of 34% (31 December 2008 – 34%) to net loss
for the year. The sources and tax effect of the differences are as
follows:
|
|
For
the three
month
period
ended
31March
2009 $
|
|
|
For
the
year
ended 31
December
2008 $
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Computed
tax benefit at statutory rates
|
|
|
29,000 |
|
|
|
44,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Less:
Change in Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(29,000 |
) |
|
|
(44,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax provision
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
American
Petro-Hunter Inc.
(A
Development Stage Company)
Notes to
Condensed Financial statements
(Expressed
in U.S. Dollars)
(Unaudited)
31 March
2009
9.
|
Supplemental
Disclosures with Respect to Cash
Flows
|
|
|
For
the
three
month
period
ended
31
March
2009 $
|
|
|
For
the
three
month
period
ended
31
March
2008 $
|
|
|
For
the period
from
the date of
inception
on 24
January
1996 to
31
March
2009 $
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued in settlement of debt
|
|
|
150,111 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,659,778 |
|
Shares
issued for services rendered
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
992,558 |
|
Shares
issued for investment
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
Warrants
issued for services
|
|
|
7,611 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
7,611 |
|
The Company is in default of certain
terms of its note payable (Note 5).
|
a.
|
On
6 April 2009, the Company entered into a Participation Agreement (the
“Participation Agreement”) with Archer Exploration, Inc. (“Archer”) to
participate in the drilling for oil on a prospect located in Stanislaus
County, California (the “Prospect”). Pursuant to the Participation
Agreement, the Company agreed to pay Archer $200,000 for all costs in
connection with the acquisition and operation of the Prospect until
completion of an initial test well in exchange for a 25% working interest
in the Prospect. The assignment of the 25% interest will only
be made upon the successful completion of the initial test
well. The Company is also responsible for 25% of all
expenditures in connection with the development and operation of the
Prospect for drilling. The Company may elect not to participate
in additional expenditures in connection with the Prospect at which time
the Company will forfeit any interests it has in the
Prospect.
|
|
b.
|
On
14 April 2009, the Company received full payment for 100,000 shares issued
at a price of $0.02 per share during the three month period ended 31 March
2009 (Note 7).
|
|
c.
|
On
4 May 2009, the Company entered into a binding Letter of Intent with
S&W Oil & Gas, LLC to acquire a twenty five percent (25%) working
interest and eighty-one and one-half percent (81.5%) net revenue interest
in the Poston Prospect #1 Lutters oilfield in Southwest Trego County,
Kansas, for a purchase price of $64,536. If the drilling rig is not on
site by 25 May 2009, all funds advanced by the Company pursuant to the
letter of intent will be repaid in full to the
Company.
|
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The
following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements
and notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report. Forward-looking
statements are statements not based on historical information and which relate
to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments.
Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates, forecasts, and assumptions
that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive
uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control and many
of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change.
These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements made by us, or on our behalf. We disclaim any obligation to update
forward-looking statements.
Background
We were
formed on January 24, 1996 pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada under the
name Wolf Exploration, Inc. with a business plan to acquire properties for
precious metal exploration in the western United States. However, after
considering several properties, we determined the properties identified were not
suitable to fully implement an exploration and development project in the United
States. In August 1996, we changed our management team and developed a new
business plan to sell chemical products to the oil and gas industry. In 1998, we
sold that business and developed a new business plan for the manufacturing and
marketing of a dental color analyzer. Our plans to manufacture and sell the
analyzer were delayed pending completion of research and development and by an
action brought against us by AEI Trucolor. After settling that action, in August
2001, we changed our name to “American Petro-Hunter Inc.” and changed our focus
to the exploration and eventual exploitation of oil and gas.
Subsequent
to our fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009, on April 6, 2009, we entered into a
Participation Agreement with Archer Exploration, Inc. (“Archer”) to participate
in the drilling for natural gas on a prospect located in Stanislaus County,
California. Pursuant to the Agreement, we agreed to pay to Archer
$200,000 for all costs in connection with the acquisition and operation of the
prospect until completion of an initial test well in exchange for a 25% working
interest in the prospect. The assignment of the 25% interest will
only be made upon the successful completion of the initial test
well.
Subsequent
to our fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009, on May 4, 2009, we entered into a
binding Letter of Intent with S&W Oil & Gas, LLC to acquire a twenty
five percent (25%) working interest and eighty-one and one-half percent (81.5%)
net revenue interest in the Poston Prospect #1 Lutters oilfield in Southwest
Trego County, Kansas, for a purchase price of $64,536. If the drilling rig is
not on site by May 25th, 2009,
all funds advanced by us pursuant to the letter of intent will be repaid to us
in full.
We have
had no revenues since 2004. The accompanying financial statements have been
prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern. Having no sources of
income, substantial doubt is raised about our ability to continue as a going
concern.
Development
Our
future operations are dependent upon the identification and successful
completion of additional long-term or permanent equity financings, the support
of creditors and shareholders, and, ultimately, the achievement of profitable
operations. There can be no assurances that we will be successful, which would
in turn significantly affect our ability to roll out our business plan. If not,
we will likely be required to reduce operations or liquidate assets. We will
continue to evaluate our projected expenditures relative to our available cash
and to seek additional means of financing in order to satisfy our working
capital and other cash requirements.
We
continue to operate with very limited administrative support, and our current
officers and directors continue to be responsible for many duties to preserve
our working capital. We expect no significant changes in the number
of employees over the next 12 months.
We will
be initiating drilling operations in the next several months, and as such we may
have some significant ongoing capital expenditures. We believe that, with our
current efforts to raise capital, we will have sufficient cash resources to
satisfy our needs over the next 12 months. Our ability to satisfy cash
requirements thereafter will determine whether we achieve our business
objectives. Should we require additional cash in the future, there can be no
assurance that we will be successful in raising additional debt or equity
financing on terms acceptable to our company, if at all.
Critical Accounting
Policies
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally
accepted accounting principles requires management of our company to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting periods.
The
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are
based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. We believe certain critical accounting policies affect our
more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the
financial statements. A description of our critical accounting
policies is set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2008. As of, and for the three months ended, March 31,
2009, there have been no material changes or updates to our critical accounting
policies.
Results
of Operations
The
following discussion of the financial condition, results of operations, cash
flows and changes in our financial position should be read in conjunction with
our audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 filed on April
15, 2009.
The
financial statements mentioned above have been prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and are
stated in United States dollars.
Comparison
of Three month periods ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
For the
three month periods ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008, we incurred a
comprehensive loss of $52,828 and $6,331, respectively. The increase
was largely attributed to additional administrative expenses and executive
compensation.
General
and administration expenses for the three month period ended March 31, 2009,
amounted to $36,469 compared to $7,692 in the same period of 2008. Executive
compensation for the three month periods is $21,476 compared to $8,825,
respectively, in the same period of 2008.
We had a
foreign currency gain of $29,009 during the three month period ended March 31,
2009, compared to a gain of $10,974 in the same period of 2008. This
was a result of more favorable exchange rates in 2009.
Period
from inception, January 24, 1996 to March 31, 2009
We had an
accumulated deficit during the development stage of $3,701,917.
As a
development stage company, we currently have limited operations, principally
directed at potential acquisition targets and revenue-generating
opportunities.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As of
March 31, 2009, we had cash of $21,406, and working capital deficiency of
$290,936. During the three month period ended March 31, 2009, we funded our
operations from the proceeds of private sales of equity and/or convertible
notes. We are currently seeking further financing and we believe that will
provide sufficient working capital to fund our operations for at least the next
6 months. Changes in our operating plans, increased expenses, acquisitions, or
other events, may cause us to seek additional equity or debt financing
in the future.
For the
three month period ended March 31, 2009, we used net cash of $55,724 in
operations. Net cash from operating activities reflected an increase in accounts
payable and accrued liabilities of $21,168 and decrease in amount due to related
parties of 123,852.
We raised
$47,985 during the three month period ended March 31, 2009 from the issuance of
common stock.
Our
current cash requirements are significant due to planned exploration and
development of current projects. Accordingly, we expect to continue to use debt
and equity financing to fund operations for at least the remainder of our fiscal
year ended December 31, 2009, as we look to expand our asset base and fund
exploration and development of our properties.
We expect
no significant change in the number of our employees.
Off-Balance
Sheet Transactions
There are
no off-balance sheet items.
Item 3. Quantitative and
Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
None.
Item 4. Controls and
Procedures
Our
management with the participation and under the supervision of our Principal
Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer reviewed and evaluated the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined by Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) of the Exchange Act Rule
13a-15 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon their
evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer
concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and
procedures are effective and sufficient to ensure that we record, process,
summarize, and report information required to be disclosed in the reports we
filed under the Exchange Act within the time periods specified in the Securities
and Exchange Commission's rules and regulations, and that such information is
accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal
Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow
timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There
were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred
during the three months ended March 31, 2009 that have materially affected, or
are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial
reporting. We believe that a control system, no matter how well designed and
operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the control
system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance
that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within any company have
been detected.
PART
II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal
Proceedings
None
Item 1A. Risk
Factors
Factors
That May Affect Our Business, Future Operating Results and Financial
Condition
The risks
described below are the ones we believe are the most important for you to
consider, these risks are not the only ones that we face. If events anticipated
by any of the following risks actually occur, our business, operating results or
financial condition could suffer and the trading price of our common stock could
decline.
Risks
Relating to Our Business
The
duration or severity of the current global economic downturn and disruptions in
the financial markets, and their impact on our company, are
uncertain.
The oil
and gas industry generally is highly cyclical, with prices subject to worldwide
market forces of supply and demand and other influences. The recent global
economic downturn, coupled with the global financial and credit market
disruptions, have had a historic negative impact on the oil and gas industry.
These events have contributed to an unprecedented decline in crude
oil and natural gas prices, weak end markets, a sharp drop in demand,
increased global inventories, and higher costs of borrowing and/or diminished
credit availability. While we believe that the long-term prospects for oil and
gas remain bright, we are unable to predict the duration or severity of the
current global economic and financial crisis. There can be no assurance that any
actions we may take in response to further deterioration in economic and
financial conditions, will be sufficient. A protracted continuation or worsening
of the global economic downturn or disruptions in the financial markets could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results
of operations.
We
have a history of losses which may continue, which may negatively impact our
ability to achieve our business objectives.
We have
incurred net losses and other comprehensive losses of $3,681,022 for the period
from January 24, 1996 (inception) to March 31, 2009. We cannot be assured that
we can achieve or sustain profitability on a quarterly or annual basis in the
future. Our operations are subject to the risks and competition inherent in the
establishment of a business enterprise. There can be no assurance that future
operations will be profitable. We may not achieve our business objectives and
the failure to achieve such goals would have an adverse impact on
us.
If
we are unable to obtain additional funding our business operations will be
harmed and if we do obtain additional financing our then existing shareholders
may suffer substantial dilution.
We will
require additional funds to initiate our oil and gas exploration activities, and
to take advantage of any available business opportunities. Historically, we have
financed our expenditures primarily with proceeds from the sale of debt and
equity securities, and bridge loans from our officers and stockholders. In order
to meet our obligations or acquire an operating business, we will have to raise
additional funds. Obtaining additional financing will be subject to market
conditions, industry trends, investor sentiment and investor acceptance of our
business plan and management. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms
and conditions of additional financing unattractive or unavailable to us. If we
are not successful in achieving financing in the amount necessary to further our
operations, implementation of our business plan may fail or be
delayed.
Our
independent auditors have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to
continue as a going concern, which may hinder our ability to obtain future
financing
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In their
report dated April 15, 2009, our independent auditors stated that our financial
statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 were prepared assuming
that we would continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going
concern is an issue raised as a result of recurring losses from operations. We
continue to experience net operating losses. Our ability to continue as a going
concern is subject to our ability to obtain necessary funding from outside
sources, including obtaining additional funding from the sale of our securities.
Our continued net operating losses increase the difficulty in meeting such goals
and there can be no assurances that such methods will prove
successful.
We
have a limited operating history and if we are not successful in growing our
business, then we may have to scale back or even cease our ongoing business
operations
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We have
yet to generate positive earnings from our current business strategy and there
can be no assurance that we will ever operate profitably. Our company has a
limited operating history in the business of oil and gas exploration and must be
considered in the development stage. Our success is significantly dependent on a
successful acquisition and exploration activities. Our operations will be
subject to all the risks inherent in the establishment of a developing
enterprise and the uncertainties arising from the absence of a significant
operating history. We may be unable to locate recoverable reserves or operate on
a profitable basis. We are in the development stage and potential investors
should be aware of the difficulties normally encountered by enterprises in the
development stage. If our business plan is not successful, and we are not able
to operate profitably, investors may lose some or all of their investment in our
company.
Our
compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and SEC rules concerning internal
controls may be time-consuming, difficult and costly for us.
It may be
time consuming, difficult and costly for us to maintain, improve and implement
our internal controls and reporting procedures policy as required by the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We may need to hire additional financial reporting, internal
controls and other finance staff in order to further develop and implement
appropriate internal controls and reporting procedures as we grow our business.
If we are unable to comply with the internal controls requirements of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we may not be able to obtain the independent accountant
certifications that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires publicly-traded companies to
obtain, and this would impact our ability to comply with SEC regulations
governing public companies.
Risks
Related to our Oil and Gas Exploration
If
we are unable to successfully recruit qualified managerial and field personnel
having experience in oil and gas exploration, we may not be able to execute on
our business plan.
In order
to successfully implement and manage our business plan, we will be dependent
upon, among other things, successfully recruiting qualified managerial and field
personnel having experience in the oil and gas exploration business. Competition
for qualified individuals is intense. There can be no assurance that we will be
able to find, attract and retain existing employees or that we will be able to
find, attract and retain qualified personnel on acceptable terms.
Even
if we are able to discover and produce oil or natural gas, the potential
profitability of oil and gas ventures depends upon factors beyond the control of
our company.
The
potential profitability of oil and gas properties is dependent upon many factors
beyond our control. For instance, world prices and markets for oil and gas are
unpredictable, highly volatile, potentially subject to governmental fixing,
pegging, controls or any combination of these and other factors, and respond to
changes in domestic, international, political, social and economic environments.
Additionally, due to worldwide economic uncertainty, the availability and cost
of funds for production and other expenses have become increasingly difficult,
if not impossible, to project. These changes and events may materially affect
our future financial performance. These factors cannot be accurately predicted
and the combination of these factors may result in our company not receiving an
adequate return on invested capital.
Inherent
risk in drilling
Drilling
for oil and gas involves numerous risks, including the risk that we will not
encounter commercially productive oil and gas reservoirs. The wells we drill or
participate in may not be productive and we may not recover all or any portion
of our investment in those wells. The seismic data and other technologies we use
do not allow us to know conclusively prior to drilling a well that crude or
natural gas is present or may be produced economically. The costs of drilling,
completing and operating wells are often uncertain, and drilling operations may
be curtailed, delayed or canceled as a result of a variety of factors including,
but not limited to:
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difficulties, such as lost or stuck oil field drilling and service
tools;
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explosions, blowouts and surface cratering;
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hazards, such as oil spills, pipeline ruptures and discharges of toxic
gases;
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increase
in the cost of, or shortages or delays in the availability of, drilling
rigs and equipment.
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Certain
future drilling activities may not be successful and, if unsuccessful, this
failure could have an adverse effect on our future results of operations and
financial condition. While all drilling, whether developmental or exploratory,
involves these risks, exploratory drilling involves greater risks of dry holes
or failure to find commercial quantities of hydrocarbons.
Our
oil and gas operations involve substantial costs and are subject to various
economic risks.
Our oil
and gas operations are subject to the economic risks typically associated with
exploration, development and production activities, including the necessity of
significant expenditures to locate and acquire producing properties and to drill
exploratory wells. The cost and length of time necessary to produce any reserves
may be such that it will not be economically viable. In conducting exploration
and development activities, the presence of unanticipated pressure or
irregularities in formations, miscalculations or accidents may cause our
exploration, development and production activities to be unsuccessful. In
addition, the cost and timing of drilling, completing and operating wells is
often uncertain. We also face the risk that the oil and gas reserves may be less
than anticipated, that we will not have sufficient funds to successfully drill
on the property, that we will not be able to market the oil and gas due to a
lack of a market and that fluctuations in the prices of oil will make
development of those leases uneconomical. This could result in a total loss of
our investment.
A
substantial or extended decline in oil and gas prices may adversely affect our
business, financial condition, cash flow, liquidity or results of operations as
well as our ability to meet our capital expenditure obligations and financial
commitments to implement our business plan.
Any
revenues, cash flow, profitability and future rate of growth we achieve will be
greatly dependent upon prevailing prices for oil and gas. Our ability to
maintain or increase our borrowing capacity and to obtain additional capital on
attractive terms is also expected to be dependent on oil and gas prices.
Historically, oil and gas prices and markets have been volatile and are likely
to continue to be volatile in the future. Prices for oil and gas are subject to
potentially wide fluctuations in response to relatively minor changes in supply
of and demand for oil and gas, market uncertainty, and a variety of additional
factors beyond our control. Those factors include:
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ability of members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
and other producing countries to agree upon and maintain oil prices and
production levels;
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instability, armed conflict or terrorist attacks, whether or not in oil or
natural gas producing regions;
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growth of consumer product demand in emerging markets, such as China and
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conditions, including hurricanes and other natural occurrences that affect
the supply and/or demand of oil and natural
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These
external factors and the volatile nature of the energy markets make it difficult
to estimate future prices of oil and natural gas. Lower oil and natural gas
prices may not only decrease our revenues on a per unit basis, but may also
reduce the amount of oil we can produce economically, if any. A substantial or
extended decline in oil and natural gas prices may materially affect our future
business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and borrowing
capacity. While our revenues may increase if prevailing oil and gas prices
increase significantly, exploration and production costs and acquisition costs
for additional properties and reserves may also increase.
Competition
in the oil and gas industry is highly competitive and there is no assurance that
we will be successful in acquiring viable leases.
The oil
and gas industry is intensely competitive. We compete with numerous individuals
and companies, including many major oil and gas companies which have
substantially greater technical, financial and operational resources and staffs.
Accordingly, there is a high degree of competition for desirable oil and gas
leases, suitable properties for drilling operations and necessary drilling
equipment, as well as for access to funds. We cannot predict if the necessary
funds can be raised or that any projected work will be completed.
Oil
and gas operations are subject to comprehensive regulation which may cause
substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated
causing an adverse effect on our company .
Oil and
gas operations are subject to country-specific federal, state, and local laws
relating to the protection of the environment, including laws regulating removal
of natural resources from the ground and the discharge of materials into the
environment. Oil and gas operations are also subject to country-specific
federal, state, and local laws and regulations which seek to maintain health and
safety standards by regulating the design and use of drilling methods and
equipment. Various permits from government bodies are required for drilling
operations to be conducted and no assurance can be given that such permits will
be received. Environmental standards imposed by federal, state, provincial, or
local authorities may be changed and any such changes may have material adverse
effects on our activities. Moreover, compliance with such laws may cause
substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated,
thus causing an adverse effect on us. Additionally, we may be subject to
liability for pollution or other environmental damages. To date, we have not
been required to spend any material amount on compliance with environmental
regulations. However, we may be required to do so in the future and this may
affect our ability to expand or maintain our operations.
The
unavailability or high cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies, personnel and
oil field services could adversely affect our ability to execute our exploration
and development plans on a timely basis and within our budget.
Our
industry is cyclical and, from time to time, there is a shortage of drilling
rigs, equipment, supplies or qualified personnel. During these periods, the
costs and delivery times of rigs, equipment and supplies are substantially
greater. In addition, the demand for, and wage rates of, qualified drilling rig
crews rise as the number of active rigs in service increases. As a result of
increasing levels of exploration and production in response to strong prices of
oil and natural gas, the demand for oilfield services and equipment has risen,
and the costs of these services and equipment are increasing. If the
unavailability or high cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies or qualified
personnel were particularly severe in Wyoming, we could be materially and
adversely affected because our operations and properties are concentrated in
Wyoming.
We
depend on the skill, ability and decisions of third party operators to a
significant extent.
The
success of the drilling, development and production of the oil properties in
which we have or expect to have a working interest is substantially dependent
upon the decisions of such third-party operators and their diligence to comply
with various laws, rules and regulations affecting such properties. The failure
of any third-party operator to make decisions, perform their services, discharge
their obligations, deal with regulatory agencies, and comply with laws, rules
and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations in a proper manner
with respect to properties in which we have an interest could result in material
adverse consequences to our interest in such properties, including substantial
penalties and compliance costs. Such adverse consequences could result in
substantial liabilities to us or reduce the value of our properties, which could
negatively affect our results of operations.
Exploration
and production activities are subject to certain environmental regulations which
may prevent or delay the commencement or continuation of our
operations.
In
general, our future exploration and production activities are subject to certain
country-specific federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to
environmental quality and pollution control. Such laws and regulations increase
the costs of these activities and may prevent or delay the commencement or
continuation of a given operation. Compliance with these laws and regulations
has not had a material effect on our operations or financial condition to date.
Specifically, we will be subject to legislation regarding emissions into the
environment, water discharges and storage and disposition of hazardous wastes.
In addition, legislation has been enacted which requires well and facility sites
to be abandoned and reclaimed to the satisfaction of U.S. state authorities.
However, such laws and regulations are frequently changed and we are unable to
predict the ultimate cost of compliance. Generally, environmental requirements
do not appear to affect us any differently or to any greater or lesser extent
than other companies in the industry. We believe that our current operations
comply, in all material respects, with all applicable environmental
regulations.
Risks
Related to our Common Stock
Our common stock may be subject to
the penny stock rules which may make it more difficult to sell our common
stock.
The
Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted regulations which generally
define a “penny stock” to be any equity security that has a market price, as
defined, less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per
share, subject to certain exceptions. Our securities may be covered by the penny
stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on
broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and
accredited investors such as, institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000
or an individual with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income
exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with his or her spouse. For transactions
covered by this rule, the broker-dealers must make a special suitability
determination for the purchase and receive the purchaser’s written agreement of
the transaction prior to the sale. Consequently, the rule may affect the ability
of broker-dealers to sell our securities and also affect the ability of our
stockholders to sell their shares in the secondary market.
Our
management and stockholders may lose control of the Company as a result of a
merger or acquisition.
We may
consider an acquisition in which we would issue as consideration for the
business opportunity to be acquired an amount of our authorized but unissued
common stock that would, upon issuance, represent the great majority of the
voting power and equity of the Company. As a result, the acquiring company's
stockholders and management would control the Company, and our current
management may be replaced by persons unknown at this time. Such a merger would
result in a greatly reduced percentage of ownership of the Company by its
current stockholders.
We
have historically not paid dividends and do not intend to pay
dividends.
We have
historically not paid dividends to our stockholders and management does not
anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock to our stockholders for
the foreseeable future. We intend to retain future earnings, if any, for use in
the operation and expansion of our business.
A
limited public trading market exists for our common stock, which makes it more
difficult for our stockholders to sell their common stock in the public
markets.
Although
our common stock is quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol “AAPH,” there is a
limited public market for our common stock. No assurance can be given that an
active market will develop or that a stockholder will ever be able to liquidate
its shares of common stock without considerable delay, if at all. Many brokerage
firms may not be willing to effect transactions in the securities. Even if a
purchaser finds a broker willing to effect a transaction in these securities,
the combination of brokerage commissions, state transfer taxes, if any, and any
other selling costs may exceed the selling price. Furthermore, our stock price
may be impacted by factors that are unrelated or disproportionate to our
operating performance. These market fluctuations, as well as general economic,
political and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rates or
international currency fluctuations may adversely affect the market price and
liquidity of our common stock.
Item
2. Unregistered Sales
of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
On April
14, 2009, we issued a convertible note to a foreign accredited investor for
proceeds of $218,000. The amount is unsecured and is due in two
years. The principal amount bears interest at 6% per annum calculated
and payable annually. At any time that the principal and
interest shall remain outstanding, the lender has the right to convert such
principal and interest to shares of our common stock at a rate of $0.25 per
share. If within 18 months of the date of issuance of the convertible
note, we undertake any subsequent (i) debt financing, the note holder may elect
to exchange all or a portion of the outstanding balance of the note for a new
note upon the same terms as the debt financing, (ii) equity financing, the note
holder may elect to exchange its shares of our common stock on an as-converted
basis for securities issued in the equity financing according to the following
ratio: (Number of as-converted shares multiplied by the conversion price of the
original convertible note, as adjusted in accordance with such note) divide by
(the price per share of our securities sold in the equity financing). We also
issued a warrant to purchase 872,000 shares of our common stock in connection
with this note, expiring on April 14, 2011. The warrants are
exercisable at $0.35 per share. We offered and sold the
convertible note in reliance on Section 506 of Regulation D and/or Regulation S
of the Securities Act, and comparable exemptions for sales to “accredited”
investors under state securities laws.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior
Securities.
None
Item
4. Submission of
Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None
Item
5. Other
Information
None
Item 6.
Exhibits.
Exhibit Number
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13(a) — 14(a)/15(d) — 14(a) Certification (Principal Executive
Officer)
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Officer)
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Footnotes to Exhibits
Index
(1)
Incorporated by reference to Form 10-SB12G dated June 19, 1997.
SIGNATURES
In
accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
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AMERICAN PETRO-HUNTER INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: May
13, 2009
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/s/ John
J. Lennon
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John
J.
Lennon, President and Chairman of the Board
(Principal Executive
Officer)
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Date: May
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/s/ John
J. Lennon
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John
J. Lennon, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
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