ITEM 1.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
How our company is organized
Sungro Minerals Inc. (the "Company" or "Sungro") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on August 10, 2007.
Where you can find us
We are located at 111 Airport Road - Unit 5, Warwick, RI 02889. Our telephone number is (401) 648-0805, our facsimile number is (401) 648-0699, our e-mail address is info@sungrominerals.com, and our homepage on the world-wide web is at http://www.sungrominerals.com.
About Our Company
Sungro Minerals, Inc. is an early stage Mining and Exploration Company seeking to acquire, develop, and manage various mineral properties and resources. In August 2009, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire the mineral rights to 331 unpatented lode mining claims known as the Conglomerate Mesa, located in Inyo County, California. The Company continues to evaluate other properties for acquisition or development. In March 2011, the Company completed the staking and filing of claims on an additional 217 unpatented lode mining claims located in the Conglomerate Mesa bringing the total number of claims to 548.
Subsequent to the end our fiscal year, the Company received notice that it was delinquent in its annual payments under the Mineral Agreement and that the holders of the 331 unpatented lode mining claims were exercising their right to cancel the agreement. While the Company hopes to reach an agreement with the holders in the near future, in light of the cancellation, the Company has taken the conservative accounting position and written off all claims connected with the Conglomerate Mesa.
The Company still holds title to the remaining 217 claims that it has staked and filed with the Bureau of Land Management, and is additionally pursing other mining opportunities that it believes will be in the best interest of its shareholders. In spite of the cancellation of the underlying Mineral Agreement, these claims remain subject to the royalty payments that might otherwise have been made under the Agreement if and when production might begin on these claims.
The information outlined below is provided as background to the activities that took place in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 covered by this filing.
In February 2011, the Company received its first geological report on the potential mineralization of the Conglomerate Mesa. The report is based on historical information from prior mining operators and does not comply with the standards of Industry Guide 7. The report provides estimates of significant mineralization including gold, silver, lead, and zinc deposits. The report can be viewed on our website at http://sungrominerals.com/images/report.pdf.
Conglomerate Mesa Claims
Pursuant to an agreement dated August 27, 2009 we acquired, the mineral rights to 331 unpatented lode mining claims know as the Conglomerate Mesa from Mr. Steven Van Ert, and Mr. Noel Cousins, the registered owners of the Conglomerate Mesa Claims. The Conglomerate Mesa Claims are located in Inyo County, California.
By written, mutual agreement between the parties, the final closing of the Agreement was extended to March 22, 2010. Under the agreement, Sungro was required to make all filings related to the Conglomerate Mesa Properties, to maintain the Conglomerate Mesa Claims in good standing by preparing and filing and paying claim fees to the Bureau of Land Management, and keeping the claim area free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
In order to complete the acquisition of the Conglomerate Mesa Claims, Sungro has made payments of cash and stock to Mr. Steve Van Ert and Mr. Noel Cousins in accordance with the table below:
1 - Shares issued are restricted by agreement and are to be released in accordance with the schedule below unless released earlier by mutual agreement:
In March 2011, the Company completed the staking of an additional 217 claims in and around the existing 331 claims referenced above bringing the total number of claims poised for exploration and development to 548. The additional claims are subject to the royalty payments contained in the Mineral Agreement of August 2009.
In December 2011, the Company received notice from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that additional work and information related to a number of claims that the Company had requested exploration permits on would be required before a decision to permit such exploration could be rendered.
It appears that at least 40 claims may be in an “exclusion” zone created by the BLM’s original assignment of a classification of “Notice of No Entry” to these claims. Under this classification, no exploration or development may take place until such time as a full review under the proper statutes and rules takes place and approval is given by the BLM and other regulatory authorities. In December, 2011, the Company received notice from the Claim Holders of the 331 claims that it was in default of its annual payment obligations. Negotiations are ongoing relative to the claims, the annual payment, and the correspondence from the BLM, however, the Claim Holders have notified the Company that the Mineral Agreement has been cancelled.
Governmental Regulations and Environmental Compliance
The Company’s operations if and when they begin, will be subject to various federal, state, and local permitting and environmental regulations. The Conglomerate Mesa Claims were previously permitted by several companies. These permits included roadways, drilling, and preliminary mining approvals. The Company was under the belief that some or all of these permits can be transferred to its name following filings and updates to the plan of exploration and development. In December 2011, the Company was advised by the BLM that its permit applications required modification to be filed under the proper section of the land management laws, and that in addition, a number of claims may not be open for development absent proper applications, review, and completion of environmental impact studies acceptable to the BLM and other agencies. Currently, the Company is not pursing this matter pending resolution of the cancellation of the Mineral Agreement.
Plan of Operation
With the cancellation of the first Conglomerate Mesa Mineral Agreement, our goal is to continue seeking out and acquiring mineral properties to develop or explore, or in the alternative, acquire companies or businesses with those assets who are seeking the advantages of being a publicly held company.
If we decide to acquire a target company or business, we do not plan to restrict our potential candidate companies to any specific business, industry or geographical location and, thus, we may acquire any type of business. The Company has been in discussion with several potential business acquisition candidates regarding business opportunities for Sungro. The Company has unrestricted flexibility in seeking, analyzing and participating in such potential business opportunities. Management will screen all potential properties to determine their economic viability and examine proposed properties with regard to sound business fundamentals, utilizing the expertise and experience of management and such consultants as the Company determines are needed to fully understand the potential of the properties to be acquired. In its efforts to analyze potential acquisition targets, Sungro will consider some or all of the following factors:
(a) Potential for growth, indicated by new technology, anticipated market expansion or new products;
(b) Competitive position as compared to other firms of similar size and experience within the industry segment as well as within the industry as a whole;
(c) Strength and diversity of management, either in place or scheduled for recruitment;
(d) Capital requirements and anticipated availability of required funds, to be provided by Sungro or from operations, through the sale of additional securities, through joint ventures or similar arrangements or from other sources;
(e) The cost of participation by Sungro as compared to the perceived tangible and intangible values and potentials;
(f) The extent to which the business opportunity can be advanced;
(g) The accessibility of required management expertise, personnel, raw materials, services, professional assistance and other required items; and
(h) Other relevant factors.
In applying the foregoing criteria, none of which will be controlling, management will attempt to analyze all factors and circumstances and make a determination based upon reasonable investigative measures and
available data. Potentially available business opportunities may occur in many different industries, and at various stages of development, all of which will make the task of comparative investigation and analysis of such business opportunities extremely difficult and complex. Due to the Company's limited capital available for investigation, the Company may not discover or adequately evaluate adverse facts about the opportunity to be acquired.
There is no assurance that management will identify and successfully negotiate the acquisition of any potential properties or assets, or any interests therein, or that any such opportunities or businesses acquired will be profitable.
The Company intends to develop the mineral sites acquired to the point of proven reserves. Depending on the types of mineral deposits, and the complexity of their extraction, the Company will generate revenue in one of two ways:
1.
Sale of the mining rights to a third party mining company with Sungro receiving a percentage of the revenue generated; or
2.
The Company will retain a management team or Joint Venture Partner with the experience and capabilities of directing the efforts connected with the development and commercialization of the various mining property(s).
Employees
We presently have three employees our Chief Executive Officer / President, our Chief Financial Officer, both of whom are directors of the Company, and a person supporting Investor Relations. We expect that as we begin development of any potential project, additional personnel will be added. We believe that our relationship with employees is satisfactory. We have not suffered any labor problems during the last two years.
ITEM 1A.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. We are subject to various risks that may materially harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this filing before deciding to purchase our common stock. If any of these risks or uncertainties actually occurs, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment.
We are an Exploration Stage Company, as such; you cannot evaluate the investment merits of our Company because we have no operating history.
Our Company is only recently organized with no operating history, which makes it difficult to evaluate the investment merits of our Company. Our Company was organized on August 10, 2007 and is a start-up, Exploration Stage Company. We have no operating history and we did not have any business prior to our organization. During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011, we incurred $125,492 in claims fees paid to the Bureau of Land Management to preserve the Conglomerate Mesa claims in good standing. The Company has accrued the annual payment of $200,000 due under the Mineral Agreement and an additional $50,000 as a late payment fee while it works to sort out the information provided by the BLM with regard to claims development and potentially reinstate the Mineral Agreement. In the period ended November 30, 2010 the Company paid $178,000 to complete the required cash component of the acquisition of the Conglomerate Mesa claims as well as issuing 2,600,000 common shares at $1.00 per share to complete the contract. We incurred a total of $13,422,099 in expenses from inception to November 30, 2011.
We may not be able to continue as a going concern if we do not obtain additional financing.
Because of our lack of sufficient funds and short operating history incurring only expenses, and no revenues, our independent auditors report states that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our independent auditor in their audit report have stated that we incurred only losses since our inception raising substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, our ability to continue as a going concern is highly dependent upon obtaining additional financing for our planned operations. As of the date hereof, cash has been raised from the issuance of securities and promissory notes.
Our Negative Cash Flow, Operating Losses, Lack of Revenue, And Limited Operating History Makes It Difficult or Impossible To Evaluate Our Performance And Make Predictions About The Future.
We have not generated revenue, nor are we likely to generate revenue within the next twelve to eighteen months. We are an exploration stage company. Consequently, there is no meaningful historical operating or financial information about our business upon which to evaluate future performance.
We cannot assure generation of significant revenues, sustained profitability or generation of positive cash flow from operating activities in the future. If we cannot generate enough revenue, our business may not succeed and our Common Stock may have little or no value.
We Are Subject To A Working Capital Deficit, Which Means That Our Current Assets On November 30, 2011 Were Not Sufficient To Satisfy Our Current Liabilities.
As of November 30, 2011, we have incurred substantial operating losses. Since we have no revenue, we have generated negative free cash flow and expect to continue to experience negative free cash flow at least through our exploration phase. We have current liabilities of $1,461,384 and current assets of $4,316 at November 30, 2011, and a working capital deficiency of $1,457,068. If we cannot meet our current liabilities we may have to curtail or cease business operations.
We Have Been The Subject Of A Going Concern Opinion As Of November 30, 2011 And November 30, 2010 From Our Independent Auditors Which Means That We May Not Be Able To Continue Operations Unless We Obtain Additional Funding.
Our independent auditors have added an explanatory paragraph to their audit report issued in connection with our financial statements for the years ended November 30, 2011 and 2010. We have incurred losses of $5,154,853 and $7,896,734 for the years ended November 30, 2011 and 2010, and a cumulative loss since inception of $13,442,099, and that we had a working capital deficiency of $1,457,068 at November 30, 2011 and that these conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
If we do not obtain additional financing, our business will fail because we cannot fund our business objectives.
We need to raise money to meet our general and administrative expenses, and we need to raise money to achieve our business objective to acquire other mineral properties or a target company or business. As of November 30, 2011, we had cash in the amount of $399, and current liabilities of $1,461,384. We currently do not have any operations and we have no income. We currently do not have any arrangements for financing and we may not be able to obtain financing when required. Obtaining additional financing would be subject to a number of factors, including the fact that we have no business and the present financial market conditions may make obtaining additional financing difficult. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms or conditions of additional financing unavailable to us.
We Could Fail To Attract Or Retain Key Personnel
Our success largely depends on the efforts and abilities of key executives and consultants, including Frederick Pucillo, Jr., our Chief Executive Officer and President, and Erwin Vahlsing, Jr. our Chief Financial Officer. The loss of the services of any of these individuals could materially harm our business because of the cost and time necessary to replace and train a replacement. Such loss would also divert management attention away from operational issues. We do not presently maintain key-man life insurance policies on any executive. In addition, we need to attract additional high quality geological, investor relations, and consulting personnel. To the extent that we are smaller than our competitors and have fewer resources we may not be able to attract the sufficient number and quality of staff.
We Are Subject To Municipal and Other Local Regulation
Municipalities may require us to obtain various permits and licenses in order to install or operate equipment in various locations where we seek to explore or develop mineral deposits. A municipality’s decision to require Sungro to obtain permits or licenses could delay or impede the development of revenue model, as well as force us to incur additional costs.
We May Face Opposition Regarding Development of the Minerals Contained On Our Claims
There may face environmental and developmental opposition regarding the development of the mineral claims that we own. This opposition may be sufficient to cost the Company significant funds to overcome if at all. There can be no certainty with regard to the outcome of such opposition if it should develop. If the opposition is successful in their efforts, it may render the claims valueless with a similar impact on the value of the Company’s Common Stock.
No Expectation of Dividends on Common Stock.
We have never paid cash dividends on our Common Stock and we do not expect to pay cash dividends on our Common Stock at any time in the foreseeable future. The future payment of dividends directly depends upon the future earnings, capital requirements, financial requirements and other factors that our Board of Directors will consider. Since we do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our Common
Stock, the return on investment on our Common Stock will depend solely on an increase, if any, in the market value of the Common Stock.
Our Common Stock May Lack Liquidity And Be Affected By Limited Trading Volume.
Our Common Stock is traded on the NASDAQ Over the Counter Bulletin Board. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for our common stock will be maintained. An absence of an active trading market could adversely affect our shareholders' ability to sell our common stock in short time periods, or possibly at all. Our common stock has experienced, and is likely to experience in the future, significant price and volume fluctuations, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock without regard to our operating performance. In addition, we believe that factors such as quarterly fluctuations in our financial results and changes in the overall economy or the condition of the financial markets could cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially. We cannot predict the actions of market participants and, therefore, can offer no assurances that the market for our stock will be stable or appreciate over time.
The Volatility Of Stock Prices May Adversely Affect The Market Price Of Our Common Stock.
The market for our Common Stock is highly volatile. The trading price of our Common Stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to, among other things:
(i)
changes in market price of the various minerals;
(ii)
quarterly variations in operating and financial results;
(iii)
changes in mineral resources within the claim areas;
(iv)
changes in our revenue and revenue growth rates; and
(v)
marketing and advertising.
Statements or changes in opinions, ratings, or earnings estimates made by brokerage firms or industry analysts relating to the market in which we do business or related to it could result in an immediate effect in the market price of our Common Stock. In addition, the stock market has from time to time experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations which have particularly affected the market price for the securities of many mining and exploration companies and which often have been unrelated to the operating performance of these companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock.
If the selling shareholders sell a large number of shares all at once or in blocks, the market price of our shares would most likely decline.
Our Form S-1 Registration Statement filed on February 22, 2008, registered for resale 23,750,000 shares (adjusted for the 5:1 forward split) of our common stock held by our selling shareholders, which represented 48.7% of the common shares outstanding at that time. The offer or sale of a large number of shares at any price may cause the market price to fall.
Risks Relating to Financing Arrangements - The Conversion Price Feature of Notes, Preferred Stock, and Debentures May Encourage Short Sales in the Company’s Common Stock.
The Company has issued convertible debentures in connection with its financing needs. These debentures are convertible at a variable price that is computed as sixty percent of the average of the lowest three days closing bid price prior to the date of conversion.
The downward pressure on the price of the common stock as the selling stockholders under both these financings convert and sell amounts of common stock could encourage short sales by investors. This could place further downward pressure on the price of the common stock. The selling stockholders could sell common stock into the market in anticipation of covering the short sale by converting their securities, which could cause the further downward pressure on the stock price. In addition, not only the sale of shares issued upon conversion or exercise of notes and related warrants, and Series B preferred stock,
but also the mere perception that these sales could occur, may adversely affect the market price of the common stock.
Rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning low priced securities may limit the ability of shareholders to sell their shares
Sungro's common stock is subject to Rule 15g-9 of the Securities and Exchange Commission which regulates broker/dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks". Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in that security are provided by the exchange or system. The penny stock rules require a broker/dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the Commission that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level or risks in the penny stock market. The broker/dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker/dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and if the broker/dealer is the sole market-maker, the broker/dealer must disclose this fact and the broker/dealers presumed control over the market. This information must be provided to the customer orally or in writing before or with the written confirmation of trade sent to the customer. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker/dealer and its salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer's confirmation. The broker/dealer must make a special suitability determination for purchasers of the securities and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction prior to sale. Monthly statements must be sent by the broker/dealer to the customer disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks. These disclosure requirements may reduce the level of trading activity in the market for Sungro's common stock and may limit the ability of investors in this offering to sell Sungro's common stock in the secondary market.
The limited public market for Sungro's common stock may limit the ability of shareholders to sell their shares.
There has been only a limited public market for Sungro's common stock. An active trading market for Sungro's stock may not develop and purchasers of the shares may not be able to resell their securities at prices equal to or greater than the price paid for these shares. The market price of Sungro's common stock may decline as the result of announcements by Sungro or its competitors, variations in Sungro's results of operations, and market conditions in the real estate and commodities markets in general.
The Depository Trust Company has placed a “Chill” on Deposits of the Common Shares of the Company
In November 2011, the Company became aware that the Depository Trust Company (DTC) had placed a “Chill” on deposit of its common shares into the automated settlement system which they maintain. This chill makes it more difficult for investors to acquire and deposit shares of the Company’s Common Stock into many brokerage accounts - it does NOT prevent trading on existing shares, and there are alternate companies that provide deposit and settlement services albeit at an increased price and which take more time. Upon inquiry, the Company was advised that it was a precaution and that for deposits through DTC to be resumed would require an audit and representation by a DTC participating broker dealer as to the accuracy of its share outstanding. The Company intends to pursue this matter during 2012.
Rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning late report filings
Sungro's common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. FINRA Rule 6530 provides that OTC Bulletin Board issuers who are late in filing their annual or quarterly reports three times within a 24-month period will be ineligible for quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board. In order to regain eligibility under this rule, the issuer would need to timely file all of its annual and quarterly reports due in a one year period. We have not been late in filing our quarterly and annual reports.
ITEM 1B
ITEM 1B UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
We have acquired 331 unpatented lode mining claims known as the Conglomerate Mesa, and in 2011 claimed and staked an additional 217 unpatented lode mining claims bringing our total number of claims to 548. These claims are located in Inyo County, California. The Company must maintain periodic payments on these claims to the Bureau of Land Management.
Subsequent to the end our fiscal year, the Company received notice that it was delinquent in its annual payments under the Mineral Agreement and that the holders of the 331 unpatented lode mining claims were exercising their right to cancel the agreement. The Company still holds title to the remaining 217 claims that it has staked and filed with the Bureau of Land Management in its name.
Currently, the Company leases approximately 1,000 SF of office space at 111 Airport Rd., Unit 5, Warwick, RI 02889
ITEM 3.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(a)
In August, 2009, trading in the Company’s stock was temporarily suspended in British Columbia, Canada by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC). The temporary suspension was the result of what the BCSC termed “suspicious trading activity” due to a significant increase in the share price of the Company’s stock price. Various shareholders, and the former CEO and President, Malkeet Bains have been interviewed. To date, no charges of wrongdoing have been made against the Company; however, the BCSC has requested various documents and information as part of the investigation. The Cease Trade Order is still in effect regarding trading in British Columbia, Canada, and the residents thereof.
The Company cannot be certain of the outcome of the proceedings; however, we do not believe they will impact the Company itself.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 4. RESERVED
PART II
ITEM 5.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
As of March 13, 2012, there were approximately 725 owners of record of the Company's common stock. The Company's common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "SUGO". Set forth below are the range of high and low bid quotations for the periods indicated as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board. The market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. The Company's common stock began trading on September 24, 2008. The following table reports high and low closing prices, on a quarterly basis, for the Company's common stock:
Quarter Ending
High
Low
Feb. 28, 2010
$1.70
$0.51
May 31, 2010
$1.00
$0.251
Aug. 31, 2010
$0.425
$0.14
Nov. 30, 2010
$0.25
$0.015
Feb. 28, 2011
$0.0649
$0.052
May 31, 2011
$0.042
$0.037
Aug. 31, 2011
$0.0073
$0.0051
Nov. 30, 2011
$0.0036
$0.0024
Dividend Policy
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
The following sets forth certain information regarding sales of, and other transactions with respect to, our securities, which sales and other transactions were not registered pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, during the last three years. Unless otherwise indicated, no underwriters were involved in such transactions.
On August 15, 2007, we issued an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares (prior to the forward stock split of 5:1) of common stock to Mal Bains. At the time, Mr. Bains was the sole director and officer, at a price of $0.001 per share. We received $5,000 from this offering. These shares were issued pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and are restricted shares as defined in the Securities Act. The securities sold were acquired for investment purposes only and without a view to distribution. At the time the shares were purchased, Mr. Bains was fully informed and advised about matters concerning the Company, including its business, financial affairs and other matters. The purchaser acquired the securities for his own account. On December 15, 2009, in connection with his resignation, Mr. Bains committed to returning the shares to the Company, however, due to the Cease Trade Order of the BCSC, the shares are currently being held by council in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
On September 18, 2007, we issued 4,750,000 shares (prior to the forward spit of 5:1) of common stock to 40 purchasers at $0.02 per share pursuant to Regulation S of the Securities Act. The purchasers
represented to us that they were non-US persons, as defined in Regulation S, and that their intentions to acquire the securities was for investment only and not with a view toward distribution. We did not engage in a distribution of this offering in the United States and no general solicitation was made to the public and no advertising was conducted for the offering.
On July 28, 2009, the Company received $100,000 under a Subscription Agreement for 133,333 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.75 per share. On February 5, 2010, the shares were issued.
In January 2010, the Company issued 2,600,000 common shares in connection with the closing of the Mineral Agreement for the Conglomerate Mesa project. The shares were valued at a price of $1.00 per share at the time of issuance.
In February 2010, the Company issued 50,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $25,000 under a Subscription Agreement with a non-affiliated, accredited investor.
In February 2010, the Company issued 500,000 common shares to the Company’s president and a director at a price of $0.50 per share as compensation.
In February 2010, the Company issued 500,000 common shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.50 per share the price on the closing date of the consulting agreement.
In February 2010, the Company issued 2,000,000 common shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $1.00 per share the same price as the shares were issued in connection with the Conglomerate Mesa closing.
In June 2010, the Company issued 5,500,000 common shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.39 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In June 2010, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares in connection with the conversion of a $100,000 convertible debenture issued in December 2009. The conversion was priced at $0.10 per share.
In August 2010, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to a member of the Company’s board of directors at a price of $0.14 per share as compensation. The price was the closing market price on the date of grant.
In September 2010, the Company issued 9,000,000 common shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.175 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In September 2010, the Company issued 1,500,000 common shares to its CEO, in connection with the signing of a five year Employment Agreement. The shares were issued at a price of $0.131 per share the average closing market price from the Agreements effective date until its ratification by the Board.
In September 2010, the Company issued 1,500,000 common shares to its CFO, in connection with the signing of a five year Employment Agreement. The shares were issued at a price of $0.131 per share the average closing market price from the Agreements effective date until its ratification by the Board.
In September 2010, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to an employee, in connection with the signing of a five year Employment Agreement. The shares were issued at a price of $0.131 per share the average closing market price from the Agreements effective date until its ratification by the Board.
In October 2010, the Company issued 1,976,284 common shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.0548 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In December 2010, the Company cancelled 3,500,000 common shares previously issued in November 2010 as compensation for consulting services. The consultant failed to fulfill their obligations under the Consulting Agreement. The shares were cancelled at a price of $0.075 per share; the price on the date the shares were surrendered to the Company and reissued to another consultant.
In December 2010, the Company issued 4,696,518 common shares in connection with the conversion of $62,389 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0133 per share.
In December 2010, the Company issued 2,500,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $50,000 under a Subscription Agreement with a non-affiliated, accredited investor.
In December 2010, the Company issued 1,500,000 common shares to Internet Marketing Solutions, Inc. as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.047 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In January 2011, the Company issued 437,956 common shares in connection with the conversion of $12,000 of convertible debentures. The conversions had an average price of $0.0274 per share.
In January 2011, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to the Company’s president and a director at a price of $0.05 per share as compensation.
In January 2011, the Company issued 1,500,000 common shares to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and a director at a price of $0.05 per share as compensation.
In January 2011, the Company issued 500,000 common shares to the Company’s Investor Relations Manager at a price of $0.05 per share as compensation.
In February 2011, the Company issued 953,126 common shares in connection with the conversion of $24,400 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0256 per share.
In February 2011, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to Internet Marketing Solutions, Inc. as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.057 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In March 2011, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to Internet Marketing Solutions, Inc. as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.06 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In March 2011, the Company issued 6,667 common shares to a non-affiliated, accredited investor in connection with a Subscription Agreement previously recorded as “Stock to be issued”. The shares were issued at a price of $0.75 per share the closing market price on the date of the original subscription.
In March 2011, the Company issued 2,196,629 common shares in connection with the conversion of $78,080 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0356 per share.
In April 2011, the Company issued 1,879,699 common shares in connection with the conversion of $50,000 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0266 per share.
In May 2011, the Company issued 1,302,827 common shares in connection with the conversion of $30,000 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.023 per share.
In May 2011, the Company issued 243,902 common shares as compensation for consulting services rendered in the amount of $10,000. The shares were issued at a price of $0.041 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In June 2011, the Company issued 11,272,916 common shares in connection with the conversion of $135,784 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.01205 per share.
In July 2011, the Company issued 6,620,324 common shares in connection with the conversion of $47,000 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0071 per share.
In August 2011, the Company issued 25,484,016 common shares in connection with the conversion of $77,875 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00306 per share.
In September 2011, the Company issued 16,582,478 common shares in connection with the conversion of $53,397 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00322 per share.
In September 2011, the Company received $10,000 under a Subscription Agreement for 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.01 per share from a non-affiliated, accredited investor.
In November 2011, the Company issued 37,410,783 common shares in connection with the conversion of $78,869 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00211 per share.
In December 2010, the Company issued 3,000 Preferred A Series shares to a vendor in exchange for $200,000 of services rendered. On a fully converted basis, the common share value is $0.067 per share which is the average market price at the time of invoicing.
In November 2011, the Company issued 22,000 Preferred B Series shares to a consultant in exchange for $770,000 of services rendered. On a fully converted basis, the common share value is $0.007 per share which is the average market price at the time of invoicing.
ITEM 6.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Not applicable.
ITEM 7.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The financial data presented below should be read in conjunction with the more detailed financial statements and related notes, which are included elsewhere in this report. Information discussed herein, as well as elsewhere in this Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K, includes forward-looking statements or opinions regarding future events or the future financial performance of the Company, and are subject to a number of risks and other factors which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Among such factors are general business and economic conditions, and risk factors as listed in this Form 10-K or listed from time to time in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Financial Condition
As of November 30, 2011, Sungro had total current assets of $4,316 and total current liabilities of $1,461,384 for a net working capital deficit of $1,457,068. We need to raise additional money to meet our general and administrative expenses, and we need to raise money to achieve our business objective to acquire additional mineral properties, develop the properties we have, or acquire a target company or business. The additional funding will come from equity financing from the sale of Sungro's common stock. If Sungro is successful in completing an equity financing, existing shareholders will experience dilution of their interest in Sungro. Sungro does not have any financing arranged and Sungro cannot provide investors with any assurance that Sungro will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of its common stock. In the absence of such financing, Sungro's business will fail.
Based on the nature of Sungro's business, management anticipates incurring operating losses in the foreseeable future. Management bases this expectation, in part, on the fact that exploration and development of the Conglomerate Mesa claims will cost a substantial amount of money, and possibly take several years before it is capable of generating revenue or be profitable. Sungro's future financial results are also uncertain due to a number of factors, some of which are outside its control. These factors include, but are not limited to:
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Sungro's ability to raise additional funding;
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Sungro's ability to identify and successfully negotiate the acquisition of potential properties or assets; and
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If such opportunities or businesses acquired will be profitable.
Due to Sungro's lack of operating history and present inability to generate revenues, Sungro's independent auditors have added an explanatory paragraph to their audit opinion issued in connection with our financial statements indicating substantial doubt about Sungro's ability to continue as a going
concern. This means that there is substantial doubt whether Sungro can continue as an ongoing business for the next 12 months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our bills.
Liquidity
Sungro's internal sources of liquidity will be loans that may be available to Sungro from management. Although Sungro has no written arrangements with its management, Sungro expects that the officers may provide Sungro with nominal liquidity, when and if it is required.
Sungro's external sources of liquidity will be private placements for equity and debt financing.
On July 26, 2009, the Company completed the private placement of $100,000 of restricted common stock to a non-affiliated accredited investor at a price of $0.75 per share.
On October 26, 2009, the Company borrowed $110,000 from the sale of demand notes to a non-affiliated, accredited investor. The Company issued 100,000 warrants at $0.50 per share that are exercisable for one year. In addition, a shareholder provided a personal guarantee to the investor for the loan and accrued but unpaid interest. In October 2010 when the demand note became due, the investor extended the due date to October 26, 2010, and the Company issued 150,000 warrants at $0.049 per share to replace the expired warrants.
In December 2009, the Company borrowed $60,000 from the sale of a demand note to a non-affiliated accredited investor.
Between December 2009 and November 2010, the Company borrowed $231,507 from a non-affiliated accredited investor. The loans are due on demand and carry interest at 15% per year.
In February 2010, the Company issued 50,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $25,000 under a Subscription Agreement with a non-affiliated, accredited investor.
In June 2010, the Company borrowed $55,000 from the sale of a convertible debenture to a non-affiliated accredited investor. The debenture carries interest at 8% per year and is convertible into Common Stock based on a 40% discount to the average of the three lowest closing bid prices in the ten days prior to conversion.
In June 2010, the Company borrowed $35,000 from the sale of a convertible debenture to a non-affiliated accredited investor. The debenture carries interest at 8% per year and is convertible into Common Stock based on a 40% discount to the average of the three lowest closing bid prices in the ten days prior to conversion.
In July 2010, the Company borrowed $5,000 from the sale of a convertible debenture to a non-affiliated accredited investor. The debenture carries interest at 10% per year and is convertible into Common Stock based on a 40% discount to the average of the three lowest closing bid prices in the ten days prior to conversion.
In September 2010, the Company borrowed $27,000 from the sale of a convertible debenture to a non-affiliated accredited investor. The debenture carries interest at 8% per year and is convertible into Common Stock based on a 40% discount to the average of the three lowest closing bid prices in the ten days prior to conversion.
In November 2010, the Company borrowed $40,000 from the sale of a convertible debenture to a non-affiliated accredited investor. The debenture carries interest at 8% per year and is convertible into Common Stock based on a 40% discount to the average of the three lowest closing bid prices in the ten days prior to conversion.
Between December 2010 and November 2011, the Company borrowed $177,309 from a non-affiliated accredited investor. The Notes carry interest at a rate of 15% per year and are due on demand.
During the year, by mutual agreement between the Company and the investor, the following sums (which included the balance forward of $231,507 the investor had loaned in the previous year) were converted or re-written to a number of one year notes: as described below:
December 1, 2011 for loans and accrued interest loaned on or before August 31, 2010 - $147,076
December 1, 2011 for loans and accrued interest loaned on or before November 18, 2010 - $169,030
March 31, 2011 for loans and accrued interest loaned on or before March 31, 2011 - $105,500
June 30, 2011 for loans and accrued interest loaned on or before June 30, 2011 - $60,000
In September 2011, the Company completed the private placement of $10,000 of restricted common stock to a non-affiliated accredited investor at a price of $0.01 per share.
The Company raised $352,500 from the sale of nine month convertible debentures to an unaffiliated, accredited investor. The debenture is convertible at sixty percent (60%) of the lowest three closing bid prices during the ten (10) trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion.
The Company repaid $66,280 in demand notes to a non-affiliated investor.
The Company repaid $4,985 in demand notes to its CFO who also assigned $52,969 in demand notes to an unaffiliated accredited investor.
There are no assurances that Sungro will be able to achieve further sales of its common stock or any other form of additional financing. If Sungro is unable to achieve the financing necessary to continue its plan of operations, then Sungro will not be able to continue its exploration programs and its business will fail.
Capital Resources
As of November 30, 2011, Sungro had total assets of $4,316, total liabilities of $1,461,384 and a working capital deficit of $1,457,068, compared with a net working capital deficit of $941,310 as of November 30, 2010. The assets are comprised of cash of $399, and prepaid expenses of $3,917. The liabilities consisted mainly of accounting, audit and legal fees, convertible debentures, demand notes, officer loans, and accrued expenses.
Sungro's current cash is not sufficient to fully finance its operations at current and planned levels for the next 12 months. Management intends to manage Sungro's expenses and payments to preserve cash until Sungro is profitable, otherwise additional financing must be arranged. Specifically, management is deferring payments due them until such time as there is sufficient financing in place to permit their payment or the possible issuance of the Company’s stock in settlement of amounts due.
Results of Operations
We did not earn any revenues for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2010 and from inception on August 10, 2007 to November 30, 2010. We do not anticipate earning revenues until such time as we have entered into commercial production of our mineral properties. We are presently in the exploration stage of our business and we can provide no assurance that we will discover commercially exploitable levels of mineral resources on our properties, or if such resources are discovered, that we will enter into commercial production of our mineral properties.
We incurred total expenses in the amount of $5,154,853 during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011, and total expenses in the amount of $7,896,734 during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2010.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Sungro has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Material Agreements
In July 2009, the Company entered into a Consulting and Fee Agreement for business development, strategic planning, technology implementation, public relations, and mergers and acquisitions. The agreement calls for the payment of ten percent (10%) of the gross value of any projects to which the Company is introduced by the consultant and which is ultimately closed by the Company.
Subsequent Events
In December 2011, The Company issued 73,254,759 common shares in connection with the conversion of $46,020 of convertible debentures and interest. The shares were issued at an average price of $0.00063 per share.
In January 2012, the Company issued 149,811,355 common shares in connection with the conversion of $36,023 of convertible debentures and interest. The shares were issued at an average price of $0.00024 per share.
In February 2012, the Company issued 148,806,139 common shares in connection with the conversion of $30,650 of convertible debentures and interest. The shares were issued at an average price of $0.00021 per share.
In February 2012, the Company issued 28,000 preferred B shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.0005 per common share equivalent the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In February 2012, the Company issued 12,500 preferred B shares to each of its three directors (a total of 37,500 preferred B shares) as compensation for services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.0005 per common share equivalent the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In March 2012, the Company issued 27,000,000 common shares in connection with the conversion of $10,000 of convertible debentures and interest. The shares were issued at an average price of $0.00037 per share.
In March 2012, the Company, in order to remain in compliance (non-default) with required share reserve buffers under the various convertible debentures increased the authorized shares of common stock of the Company from 750,000,000 to 2,500,000,000 shares.
Critical Accounting Policies
Exploration Stage Company
The Company is considered to be in the exploration stage. The Company is devoting substantially all of its present efforts to exploring and identifying mineral properties suitable for development.
Accounting Principles
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to United States generally accepted accounting principles applicable to exploration stage enterprises.
Mineral Property Exploration
The Company is in the exploration stage and has not yet realized any revenue from its planned operations. Mineral property acquisition costs are capitalized. Additionally, mine development costs incurred either to develop new ore deposits and constructing new facilities are capitalized until operations commence. All such capitalized costs are amortized using a straight-line basis, based on the minimum original license term at acquisition, but do not exceed the useful life of the capitalized costs. Upon commercial development of an ore body, the applicable capitalized costs would then be amortized using the units-of-production method. Exploration costs, costs incurred to maintain current production or to maintain assets on a standby basis are charged to operations. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment. The Company evaluates, at least quarterly, the carrying value of capitalized mining costs and related property, plant and equipment costs, if any, to determine if these costs are in excess of their net realizable value and if a permanent impairment needs to be recorded. The periodic evaluation of carrying value of capitalized costs and any related property, plant and equipment costs are based upon expected cash flows and/or estimated salvage value in accordance with guidance issued by the FASB, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets."
Location / Access:
The Project is located in the southern Inyo Mountains, approximately 4 air miles east of Keeler, California. The Project lies within un-surveyed sections 28-34. T.16S., R.39E., and sections 2-5, 8-11, 15 and 16, T.17S., R.39E. , Mount Diablo Base Meridian. The distance to the property from Lone Pine, California, which is the nearest town with lodging and services, is 47 road miles.
Access to the Conglomerate Mesa area can be accomplished by two-wheel drive vehicle via the Santa Rosa Flat road, a poorly improved jeep trail which traverses the main wash through Santa Rosa Flat. The Santa Rosa Flat road is accessed via the paved Santa Rosa mine road. Santa Rosa mine road is accessed from State Highway 190 in the Talc City area, approximately 28 miles from Lone Pine. No access roads currently transverse the Conglomerate Mesa area as roads were reclaimed by BHP when they abandoned the project. Western portions of the project are accessed via the Cerro Gordo mine road from Keeler, California and via an unnamed road leaving Highway 136 approximately 1 mile south of Keeler. The access roads to the western portions of the project can only be traveled by four- wheel drive vehicles.
Title / Conditions:
Sungro Minerals (the “Company”) held the Conglomerate Mesa gold-silver-polymetallic property (the “Property”) through a lease agreement with underlying claim owners. The property consists of 331 unpatented lode claims covering approximately 6,800 acres (2,750 hectares). Land and mineral rights in the Conglomerate Mesa project area are administered by the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management under the Federal Land policy and Management Act of 1976.
A Mineral Agreement was completed on August 31, 2009 between Sungro Minerals Inc. and Steven Van Ert and Noel Cousins, the underlying claim owners (Owners). Through the agreement the Property is conditionally transferred to Sungro. The Company becomes vested in the Property upon completion of a positive feasibility study along with other financial obligations.
The Company defaulted on its last annual payment in September 2011 and subsequently was advised that the Owners defaulted the Company and terminated the Agreement.
Sungro has mineral rights to the property for lode mining.
Geological Description / Mineralization:
Conglomerate Mesa hosts multiple large-scale hydrothermal gold-silver systems that are similar in style, geology, and geochemistry to the highly productive Carlin-type systems of northern Nevada. Sungro Minerals also controls a small number of unpatented lode claims that cover a portion of the historic Santa Rosa zinc-lead-copper-silver-gold skarn that was explored by
Anaconda Minerals Company and is considered to have the potential to host a world-class deposit
Narrow WNW-trending, vertical to near-vertical, porphyritic dioritic dikes and sills occur within the Conglomerate Mesa area.
Although the dioritic dikes are the only intrusive rocks exposed in the Conglomerate Mesa area, it is inferred from occurrences elsewhere in the southern Inyo Range that other phases of intrusive rocks related to the Sierra-Nevada batholith occur at depth. The Pb-Ag-Zn replacement deposits of the Santa Rosa mine occur in the calc-silicate altered Owens Valley Group sediments, indicating the presence of a shallow buried intrusive body.
Adjacent to the southern edges of the property are gently ESE-dipping basaltic flows that form Malpais Mesa. Typically, a thin sequence of bedded basaltic pyroclastic deposits underlies the thicker lava flows. These volcanic rocks were deposited on an erosional surface cut on Lower Permian rocks. Locally thin conglomeratic/breccia deposits derived from Permian lithologies occur at the base of the volcanic section.
The following general fault types occur in the project area: 1) moderate to steeply west-dipping reverse faults of the Conglomerate Mesa fault system; 2) moderately west-dipping cleavage parallel normal faults; 3) northeast-trending high-angle faults; and 4) Late Tertiary or Quaternary high-angle normal faults.
Several deposit types were the focus of previous exploration work conducted within the Conglomerate Mesa area. The primary targets identified by Newmont, BHP, and Asamera are Carlin-type sediment hosted gold deposits. The term Carlin-type was first used to describe a class of sediment-hosted gold deposits in central Nevada following the discovery of the Carlin mine in 1961. Carlin-type mineralization consists of disseminated gold in decalcified and variably silicified silty limestone and limy siltstone, and is characterized by elevated As, Sb, Hg, and Tl, Au/Ag ratio > 1, and very low base metal values. Ore stage mineralization consists of gold in the lattice of arsenical pyrite rims on pre-mineral pyrite cores and of disseminated sooty auriferous pyrite and is commonly overprinted by late ore-stage realgar, orpiment and stibnite in fractures, veinlets and cavities.
At a regional scale, they occur within north-trending bands of favorable Paleozoic slope-facies carbonate turbidites and debris flows within the North-American continental passive margin. These slope-facies carbonate rocks form the lower plate to Paleozoic deep water siliciclastic rocks that have been repeatedly over thrust from the west during late Paleozoic through Cretaceous orogenic events, resulting in the development of low-angle structures and open-folds. Carlin-type deposits and the districts in which they cluster are distributed along well-defined, narrow trends that are now understood to represent deep crustal breaks extending into the upper mantle. Carlin-type systems commonly contain multi-million ounce gold deposits as seen in Northern Nevada.
Gold mineralization at Conglomerate Mesa has been shown through rock chip sampling and drilling to be controlled by both mineralized structures and favorable stratigraphy. Asamera drilled several areas in the western portion of the property which contained significant gold intercepts. Newmont drilled significant gold mineralization in the Resource area and this was followed by a BHP discovery in the Dragonfly area. All areas exhibit holes with significant gold mineralization which is controlled by both structural and stratigraphic components. Surface geochemistry completed by Newmont, Asamera and BHP show a strong Au-As-Hg-Sb correlation in rock and soil samples.
Replacement deposits consist of massive lenses and/or pipes known as mantos or replacement ore bodies, and veins of lead, zinc, copper, and iron sulfide minerals commonly rich in silver and/or gold. They are hosted by, and replace, limestone, dolomite, or other sedimentary units. Most massive ore from these deposits contains more than 50% sulphide minerals. Sediment hosted ores are commonly intimately associated with igneous intrusions from which the metal bearing fluids are derived. Some polymetallic replacement deposits are associated with skarn deposits in which carbonate rocks are replaced by calc-silicate +/- iron oxide mineral
assemblages. Most polymetallic vein and replacement deposits are zoned such that gold-copper ore is proximal to intrusions, whereas lead-zinc-silver ore is laterally and vertically distal to the intrusions. The Santa Rosa and Cerro Gordo deposits are examples of this type of deposit.
Portions of Santa Rosa are controlled by Sungro though the surrounding wilderness area presents an obstacle to being able to explore and exploit this very significant mineralized system. Often times these types of deposits are found in proximity to porphyry copper deposits. Porphyry copper deposits are large mineralized systems or deposits which are associated with porphyritic intrusive rocks and the fluids that accompany them during the transition and cooling from magma to rock. Circulating surface water or underground fluids may interact with the plutonic fluids. Successive envelopes of hydrothermal alteration typically enclose a core of ore minerals disseminated in often stock work-forming hairline fractures and veins. Porphyry ore bodies typically contain between 0.4 and 1 % copper with smaller amounts of other metals such as molybdenum and gold. Work completed by Asamera identified a large area of anomalous copper in the western portion of the project area. This area is postulated to be analogous to a shallow erosion level of a syenite-diorite porphyry copper system as found in the northern Cascade and Canadian Cordillera provinces.
Background / Work Completed to date / Current Condition
The Company is in a unique situation in that their land position covers the entire district that was originally discovered by Mobil’s metal exploration group and Newmont Exploration Ltd. and subsequently explored by Asamera and BHP Billiton. Gold-silver mineralization is known to occur within a zone that is over 8 kilometers long and 4 kilometers wide. Work by previous companies was successful in defining 12 gold targets, most of which have drill holes containing significant gold intervals. In addition to the gold targets, geochemical results from rock chip, stream sediment, and soil samples collected by Asamera have identified a target described as a shallow erosion expression of a porphyry copper deposit similar to those found in the Cascade and Canadian Cordillera provinces.
Sungro Minerals also controls a small number of unpatented lode claims that cover a portion of the historic Santa Rosa zinc-lead-copper-silver-gold skarn that was explored by Anaconda Minerals Company and is considered to have significant potential. The Sungro claims cover only a small exclusion within the Malpais Mesa Wilderness area that was “cherry stemmed” into the wilderness area for a block of patented claims around the historic Santa Rosa mine. The patented claims were re-conveyed to the Federal Government and placed in the public domain and later covered by unpatented lode claims.
Mobil’s metal exploration group first conducted exploration activities in the western portions of the Conglomerate Mesa area in 1984. They completed an extensive rock chip, soil, and stream sediment sampling program and identified important host rocks and northwest trending reverse and normal faults which allowed hydrothermal fluids to infiltrate the favorable lithologies and create zones of silicification, brecciation, and argillization. Their work identified numerous areas of anomalous gold and silver mineralization and numerous drill targets.
Newmont Exploration Ltd. discovered surface gold mineralization south of Conglomerate Mesa and east of the Asamera discoveries in 1989 while the area was within the Cerro Gordo Wilderness Study Area (WSA). Newmont later drilled 22 holes that established estimates of gold at depth within the area. Newmont dropped their claims in 1993 while the WSA was still in effect. In 1994, the BLM dropped the WSA designation and much of the Conglomerate Mesa area reverted to multiple use status. BHP Minerals leased and staked unpatented lode claims in the area in 1995 and conducted geologic mapping, and rock chip, soil, and stream sediment sampling in 1996. Their work lead to the recognition of a much larger hydrothermal and mineralized system then had been identified by Newmont. Eight targets were identified at Conglomerate Mesa by BHP. These areas exhibited extraordinarily good surface rock chip geochemistry.
In 1997, BHP drilled a total of ten widely spaced holes in three of the newly discovered target areas and the Newmont resource area for a total of 8,060 feet. Significant gold mineralization was encountered in all of the holes.
BHP subsequently dropped the property prior to drill testing all of their target areas as they made a corporate decision to terminate all gold exploration programs.
Timberline Resources acquired the property in 2006 and completed mapping and sampling to better define drill targets. Timberline submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the BLM Ridgecrest Field Office to open the reclaimed roads (which were constructed by BHP) and complete a hole drill program. The NOI was opposed by environmental groups and Timberline decided to end its interest in the project when the underlying claim owners would not postpone payments pending approval of the NOI.
Currently, the property which was returned to its pre-exploration state remains in this “reclaimed” state with no current activity taking place on the claims.
Plant / Equipment / Improvements
Currently, there are physical improvements, equipment, or roadways either on the surface or subsurface of any of the claims.
As described in the previous section above, the property has been explored by a number of mining and exploration companies. There are no exploration activities currently underway.
To date, the Company has spent approximately $4.2 million to acquire the claims and maintain the leases on the property. The Company expects to make annual expenditures of approximately $400,000 until such time as new exploration activities begin at which time the annual expenditures should be approximately $5.0 million.
The property has no power or water within its bounds, however, both are available at the foot of the mountain which can be extended to the location when required.
Known Reserves
The property has no reserves as defined in accordance with Industry Guideline 7. Based on prior explorations, the Company believes there to be significant mineralization and intends to undertake an exploration program to prove the reserves and take the properties to “feasibility” and ultimately, production.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This annual report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These include statements about our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies for the future, which we indicate by words or phrases such as "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "will," "we believe," "our company believes," "management believes" and similar language. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those set forth in the following discussion, including under the heading "Risk Factors". Our actual results may differ materially from results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. We base our forward-looking statements on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update them. In addition, our historical financial performance is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in the future and we believe that such comparisons cannot be relied upon as indicators of future performance. Other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: business conditions, the price of precious metals, ability to attract
and retain personnel; the price of the Company's stock; and the risk factors set forth from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10-K; its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; and any current reports on Form 8-K. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or correct any forward-looking statements in all the Company's annual reports and SEC filings to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
ITEM 7A.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SMALLER REPORTING COMPANIES
SUNGRO MINERALS, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEX
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance Sheets
Statements of Operations
Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Financial Statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Sungro Minerals, Inc. (An Exploration Stage Company)
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Sungro Minerals, Inc. (An Exploration Stage Company) (the “Company”) as of November 30, 2011 and 2010 and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows for the years ended November 30, 2011 and 2010 and for the period from inception (August 10, 2007) to November 30, 2011. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (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. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Sungro Minerals, Inc. (An Exploration Stage Company) as of November 30, 2011 and 2010 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended November 30, 2011 and 2010 and from the period from inception (August 10, 2007) to November 30, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred significant losses as more fully described in Note 1. These issues raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Sherb & Co., LLP
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Certified Public Accountants
New York, New York
March 14, 2012
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
1. Nature of Operations and Going Concern
Sungro Minerals Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in the State of Nevada on August 10, 2007. The Company is engaged in the exploration, development, and acquisition of mineral properties. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern; accordingly, they do not give effect to adjustment that would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize its assets and retire its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those in the accompanying financial statements. As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company incurred a net loss of $5,154,853 for the year ended November 30, 2011, and has an accumulated deficit of $13,442,099. Management plans to raise cash from public or private debt or equity financing, on an as needed basis and in the longer term, to generate revenues from the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral interests, if found. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon achieving profitable operations and/or upon obtaining additional financing. The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
a) Exploration Stage Company
The Company is considered to be in the exploration stage. The Company is devoting substantially all of its present efforts to exploring and identifying mineral properties suitable for development.
b) Accounting Principles
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to United States generally accepted accounting principles applicable to exploration stage enterprises.
c) Mineral Property Exploration
The Company is in the exploration stage and has not yet realized any revenue from its planned operations. Mineral property acquisition costs are capitalized. Additionally, mine development costs incurred either to develop new ore deposits and constructing new facilities are capitalized until operations commence. All such capitalized costs are amortized using a straight-line basis, based on the minimum original license term at acquisition, but do not exceed the useful life of the capitalized costs. Upon commercial development of an ore body, the applicable capitalized costs would then be amortized using the units-of-production method. Exploration costs, costs incurred to maintain current production or to maintain assets on a standby basis are charged to operations. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment. The Company evaluates, at least quarterly, the carrying value of capitalized mining costs and related property, plant and equipment costs, if any, to determine if these costs are in excess of their net realizable value and if a permanent impairment needs to be recorded. The periodic evaluation of carrying value of capitalized costs and any related property, plant and equipment costs are based upon expected cash flows and/or estimated salvage value in accordance with guidance issued by the FASB, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets."
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
d) Foreign Currency Translation
The Company's functional and reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar. All transactions initiated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with ASC Topic 830 "Foreign Currency Matters" as follows:
i) monetary assets and liabilities at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date;
ii) non-monetary assets at historical rates; and
iii) revenue and expense items at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period.
Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in the statement of operations.
As of November 30, 2011, the Company only operates in the United States.
e) Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
Basic and diluted loss per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Potential common shares includable in the computation of fully diluted per share results are not presented in the financial statements as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
f) Fair Value Measurements
Valuation Hierarchy
ASC 820 establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following tables provides the assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring and non-recurring basis as of November 30, 2011 and November 30, 2010:
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
f) Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The derivative liabilities are measured at fair value using quoted market prices and estimated volatility factors based on historical quoted market prices for the Company’s common stock, and are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
The fair value of the derivative liability at November 30, 2011 and November 30, 2010, totaling $434,063 and $139,233, respectively, was calculated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model under the assumptions detailed in Note 8. Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) included in earnings (to change in fair value of derivative liability) for the years ended November 30, 2011 and 2010, are reported in other expenses as follows:
The Company did not have any Level 1 or Level 2 assets or liabilities as of November 30, 2011 and 2010, and had Level 3 liabilities consisting of notes payable. The carrying amount of the notes payable at November 30, 2011 and 2010, approximate their respective fair value based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rate.
Cash and cash equivalents include money market securities that are considered to be highly liquid and easily tradable as of November 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These securities are
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
f) Fair Value Measurements (continued)
valued using inputs observable in active markets for identical securities and are therefore classified as Level 1 within our fair value hierarchy.
In addition, FASB ASC 825-10-25 Fair Value Option was effective at the time of adoption. ASC 825-10-25 expands opportunities to use fair value measurements in financial reporting and permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The Company did not elect the fair value options for any of its qualifying financial instruments.
g) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.
h) Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash includes demand deposits, saving accounts and money market accounts. The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
i) Revenue Recognition
The Companies follow the guidance of the FASB ASC 605-10-S99 “Revenue Recognition Overall - SEC Materials”. The Companies record revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product delivery has occurred, the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
As at November 30, 2011, the Company had no revenues to report.
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
j) Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenditures during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those reported.
k) Accounts receivable and concentration of credit risk
The Company currently has no accounts receivable, no customers, and therefore, does not currently foresee a concentrated credit risk associated with trade receivables. If and when the Company commences operations that generate revenue, the Company will evaluate the receivable in light of the collectability in the normal course of business.
l) Reclassifications
Certain prior year financial statement balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the recorded net loss.
m) Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Management does not believe that any recently issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
3. Mineral Property
On August 27, 2009, the Company entered into a Mineral Agreement (the "Agreement") with unrelated parties to acquire a 100% interest in 331 unpatented lode mining claims known as the Conglomerate Mesa. The claims are located in Inyo Mountain County, California.
By written, mutual agreement between the parties, the final closing of the Agreement was extended to March 22, 2010. Under the agreement, Sungro was required to make all filings related to the Conglomerate Mesa Properties, to maintain the Conglomerate Mesa Claims in good standing by preparing and filing and paying claim fees to the Bureau of Land Management, and keeping the claim area free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
In order to complete the acquisition of the Conglomerate Mesa Claims, Sungro has made payments of cash and stock to Mr. Steve Van Ert and Mr. Noel Cousins in accordance with the table below:
1 - Shares issued into escrow and to be released in accordance with the schedule below:
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
3. Mineral Property (continued)
In addition, the Company must make the following royalty payments:
Subsequent to the end of the fiscal year, the Company received notice that it was delinquent in its annual payments under the Mineral Agreement and that holders of the 331 unpatented lode mining claims were exercising their right to cancel the agreement. As a result, the Company has written of the value of the claims and the additional claims it still holds title to (217 claims abutting the original 331 claims).
4. Capital Stock
a) Authorized
Authorized capital stock consists of:
2,500,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001 per share; and
1,000,000 preferred shares with a par value of $0.001 per share
b) Share Issuances
During the period ended November 30, 2007, the Company issued 25,000,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $5,000 to the Company’s president and sole director.
During the period ended November 30, 2007, the Company issued 23,750,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $95,000.
On July 6, 2009, subject to regulatory approval, the Company approved a five-for-one forward stock split of the Company’s authorized and outstanding shares of common stock. All outstanding share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split.
On July 28, 2009, the Company received $100,000 under a Subscription Agreement for 133,333 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.75 per share. On February 5, 2010, the shares were issued.
In January 2010, the Company issued 2,600,000 common shares in connection with the closing of the Mineral Agreement for the Conglomerate Mesa project. The shares were valued at a price of $1.00 per share at the time of issuance.
In February 2010, the Company issued 50,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $25,000 under a Subscription Agreement with a non-affiliated, accredited investor.
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
4. Capital Stock (continued)
In February 2010, the Company issued 500,000 common shares to the Company’s president and a director at a price of $0.50 per share as compensation.
In February 2010, the Company issued 500,000 common shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.50 per share the price on the closing date of the consulting agreement.
In February 2010, the Company issued 2,000,000 common shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $1.00 per share the same price as the shares were issued in connection with the Conglomerate Mesa closing.
In June 2010, the Company issued 5,500,000 common shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.39 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In June 2010, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares in connection with the conversion of a $100,000 convertible debenture issued in December 2009. The conversion was priced at $0.10 per share.
In August 2010, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to a member of the Company’s board of directors at a price of $0.14 per share as compensation. The price was the closing market price on the date of grant.
In September 2010, the Company issued 9,000,000 common shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.175 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In September 2010, the Company issued 1,500,000 common shares to its CEO, in connection with the signing of a five year Employment Agreement. The shares were issued at a price of $0.131 per share the average closing market price from the Agreements effective date until its ratification by the Board.
In September 2010, the Company issued 1,500,000 common shares to its CFO, in connection with the signing of a five year Employment Agreement. The shares were issued at a price of $0.131 per share the average closing market price from the Agreements effective date until its ratification by the Board.
In September 2010, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to an employee, in connection with the signing of a five year Employment Agreement. The shares were issued at a price of $0.131 per share the average closing market price from the Agreements effective date until its ratification by the Board.
In October 2010, the Company issued 1,976,284 common shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.0548 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In December 2010, the Company cancelled 3,500,000 common shares previously issued in November 2010 as compensation for consulting services. The consultant failed to fulfill their obligations under the Consulting Agreement. The shares were cancelled at a price of $0.075 per share; the price on the date the shares were surrendered to the Company and reissued to another consultant.
In December 2010, the Company issued 4,696,518 common shares in connection with the conversion of $62,389 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0133 per share.
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
4. Capital Stock (continued)
In December 2010, the Company issued 2,500,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $50,000 under a Subscription Agreement with a non-affiliated, accredited investor.
In December 2010, the Company issued 1,500,000 common shares to Internet Marketing Solutions, Inc. as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.047 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In January 2011, the Company issued 437,956 common shares in connection with the conversion of $12,000 of convertible debentures. The conversions had an average price of $0.0274 per share.
In January 2011, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to the Company’s president and a director at a price of $0.05 per share as compensation.
In January 2011, the Company issued 1,500,000 common shares to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and a director at a price of $0.05 per share as compensation.
In January 2011, the Company issued 500,000 common shares to the Company’s Investor Relations Manager at a price of $0.05 per share as compensation.
In February 2011, the Company issued 953,126 common shares in connection with the conversion of $24,400 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0256 per share.
In February 2011, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to Internet Marketing Solutions, Inc. as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.057 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In March 2011, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to Internet Marketing Solutions, Inc. as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.06 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In March 2011, the Company issued 6,667 common shares to a non-affiliated, accredited investor in connection with a Subscription Agreement previously recorded as “Stock to be issued”. The shares were issued at a price of $0.75 per share the closing market price on the date of the original subscription.
In March 2011, the Company issued 2,196,629 common shares in connection with the conversion of $78,080 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0356 per share.
In April 2011, the Company issued 1,879,699 common shares in connection with the conversion of $50,000 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0266 per share.
In May 2011, the Company issued 1,302,827 common shares in connection with the conversion of $30,000 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.023 per share.
In May 2011, the Company issued 243,902 common shares as compensation for consulting services rendered in the amount of $10,000. The shares were issued at a price of $0.041 per share the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In June 2011, the Company issued 11,272,916 common shares in connection with the conversion of $135,784 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.01205 per share.
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
4. Capital Stock (continued)
In July 2011, the Company issued 6,620,324 common shares in connection with the conversion of $47,000 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0071 per share.
In August 2011, the Company issued 25,484,016 common shares in connection with the conversion of $77,875 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00306 per share.
In September 2011, the Company issued 16,582,478 common shares in connection with the conversion of $53,397 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00322 per share.
In September 2011, the Company received $10,000 under a Subscription Agreement for 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.01 per share from a non-affiliated, accredited investor.
In November 2011, the Company issued 37,410,783 common shares in connection with the conversion of $78,869 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00211 per share.
In December 2010, the Company issued 3,000 Preferred A Series shares to a vendor in exchange for $200,000 of services rendered. On a fully converted basis, the common share value is $0.067 per share which is the average market price at the time of invoicing.
In November 2011, the Company issued 22,000 Preferred B Series shares to a consultant in exchange for $770,000 of services rendered. On a fully converted basis, the common share value is $0.007 per share which is the average market price at the time of invoicing.
5.
Warrants
From time to time, the Company has issued warrants in connection with the issuance of certain financial instruments.
During the year ended November 30, 2009, the Company issued 100,000 warrants at an exercise price of $0.050 per share.
During the year ended November 30, 2010, the Company issued 150,000 warrants at an exercise price of $0.049 per share, and 1,000,000 warrants at an exercise price of $0.050 per share.
At November 30, 2011, the warrants issued in 2010 had expired unexercised.
6. Concentration Risk
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. It is management's opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. Because of the short maturity and capacity of prompt liquidation of such assets and liabilities, the fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values.
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash. The Company places its cash with high credit quality financial institutions in the United States. Bank deposits in the United States did not exceed federally insured limits as of November 30, 2011 and as of November 30, 2010.
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
6. Concentration Risk (continued)
The Company may operate outside the United States of America and thus may have significant exposure to foreign currency risk in the future due to the fluctuations between the currency in which the Company operates and the U.S. dollar.
7. Income Taxes
A reconciliation of income taxes at statutory rates with the reported income taxes is as follows:
Period ended November 30,
Income tax benefit at Federal statutory rate of 35%
$
1,804,000
$
2,764,000
State Income tax benefit, net of Federal effect
258,000
395,000
Permanent differences (primarily stock-based compensation)
(471,000)
(2,884,000)
Change in valuation allowance
(1,591,000)
(275,000)
$
-
$
-
The significant components of the Company's deferred income tax assets are as follows:
As at November 30
Net Operating losses
$
883,000
$
427,000
Loss on mineral rights
1,135,000
-
Valuation allowance
(2,018,000)
(427,000)
$
-
$
-
At November 30, 2011 the Company has available net operating losses of approximately $2,208,000 which may be carried forward to apply against future taxable income. These losses will expire in 2031. Deferred tax assets related to these losses have not been recorded due to uncertainty regarding their utilization.
8.
Derivative Liabilities
In June 2008, the FASB finalized ASC 815, “Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) is indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock.” Under ASC 815, instruments which do not have fixed settlement provisions are deemed to be derivative instruments. The Company has determined that it needs to account for 15 convertible debentures (see note 3h) issued for its shares of common stock, as derivative liabilities, and apply the provisions of ASC 815. The instruments have a ratchet provision that adjust either the exercise price and/or quantity of the shares as the conversion price equals to 60% of the "market price" at the time of conversion,
which "market price" will be calculated as the average of the three lowest "trading prices" for the Company's common stock during the ten day trading period prior to the date the conversion note is sent to the Company.
As a result, the instruments need to be accounted for as derivative liabilities. In accordance with ASC 815, these convertible debentures have been re-characterized as derivative liabilities. ASC 815, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“ASC 815”) requires that the fair value
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
8.
Derivative Liabilities (continued)
of these liabilities be re-measured at the end of every reporting period with the change in fair value reported in the statement of operations.
The fair value of the derivative liabilities was measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions:
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
8.
Derivative Liabilities (continued)
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
8.
Derivative Liabilities (continued)
The discount rate was based on rates established by the Federal Reserve. The Company based expected volatility on the historical volatility for its common stock. The expected life of the debentures was based on their full term. The expected dividend yield was based upon the fact that the Company has not historically paid dividends, and does not expect to pay dividends in the future.
During the year ended November 30, 2011 the Company recorded $540,419 as debt discount on $799,106 in convertible debt that it had entered into during the year ended November 30, 2011, due to the beneficial conversion feature of the debt being convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price below that of market on the date of entry into the convertible
debt agreement. This debt will be amortized over the life of the debt, or until such time that the debt is converted with any unamortized debt discount being expensed at such time of early conversion. The convertible debt is presented net of the debt discount.
In addition to the debt discount, the Company recorded a derivative liability associated with the convertible debts, as the conversion price of most debentures is variable with a conversion threshold of 60% of the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of conversion except for the debentures for $247,076 which have a conversion threshold of 70% of the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of conversion, and debentures totaling $199,530 which have a conversion threshold of 50% of the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
8.
Derivative Liabilities (continued)
conversion. The initial measurement of this derivative liability is based on the value of the shares that could be issued upon entry into the convertible debt agreement. Such valuation is determined using a fair value valuation model of the potential shares that could be issued. The difference between the initial value of the derivative liability and the debt discount is charged as an expense on the change in fair value of derivative liabilities upon entry into the debt agreement. The derivative liability is adjusted at each reporting period date based on the conversion rate available at each reporting date, or until such time as the convertible debt is converted. The initial derivative liability for all convertible debt issued during the year ended November 30, 2011 was $1,054,766, offset by the debt discount of $540,419, with the remaining $514,347 offset charged to change in fair value of derivative liabilities. The value of the derivative is presented as the derivative liability in the accompanying balance sheet of the Company, less any adjustments to the value of the derivative.
At November 30, 2011, the Company reevaluated the derivative liability based on the fair value assumptions for the convertible debt that it had entered into during the year then ended. As of November 30, 2011, the derivative liability recorded during the year then ended, decreased by $245,589 due to the conversion threshold being lower at this reporting date than on the date that the convertible debt had been entered into.
9.
Notes Payable
Between December 2010 and November 2011, the Company borrowed $177,309 from a non-affiliated accredited investor. The Notes carry interest at a rate of 15% per year and are due on demand.
During the year, by mutual agreement between the Company and the investor, the following sums (which included the balance forward of $231,507 the investor had loaned in the previous year) were converted or re-written to a number of one year notes: as described below:
December 1, 2011 for loans and accrued interest loaned on or before August 31, 2010 - $147,076
December 1, 2011 for loans and accrued interest loaned on or before November 18, 2010 - $169,030.
March 31, 2011 for loans and accrued interest loaned on or before March 31, 2011 - $105,500
June 30, 2011 for loans and accrued interest loaned on or before June 30, 2011 - $60,000
The Company raised $352,500 from the sale of nine month convertible debentures to an unaffiliated, accredited investor. The debenture is convertible at sixty percent (60%) of the lowest three closing bid prices during the ten (10) trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion.
The Company repaid $66,280 in demand notes to a non-affiliated investor.
The Company repaid $4,985 in demand notes to its CFO who also assigned $52,969 in demand notes to an unaffiliated accredited investor.
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
10.
Related party transactions
From time to time, our former CEO, Mal Bains lent money to the Company. At November 30, 2011 and 2010 the balance owed was $20,337 and $20,473 respectively. The balance does not bear interest and is due on demand.
During 2011, our CEO and CFO have from time to time lent money to the Company. At November 30, 2011 they had balance owed was $100. The balance does not bear interest and is due on demand.
During 2009, a stockholder provided a personal guarantee on a note taken by the Company. During the year ended November 30, 2009, the same stockholder contributed money to the Company which was recorded as additional paid-in capital.
During the twelve months ended November 30, 2010, the Company received advances from its CFO, totaling $58,055 to cover various payments due under contracts and to cover administrative costs. These advances are non-interest bearing and payable upon demand.
During the twelve months ended November 30, 2010, the Company received advances from its CEO, totaling $200 net of repayments during the period. The funds were used to cover miscellaneous administrative costs. These advances are non-interest bearing and payable upon demand.
11.
Commitments and Contingencies
In August, 2009, trading in the Company’s stock was temporarily suspended in British Columbia, Canada by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC). The temporary suspension was the result of what the BCSC termed “suspicious trading activity” due to a significant increase in the share price of the Company’s stock price. Various shareholders, and the former CEO and President, Malkeet Bains have been interviewed. To date, no charges of wrongdoing have been made against the Company; however, the BCSC has requested various documents and information as part of the investigation. The Cease Trade Order is still in effect regarding trading in British Columbia, Canada, and the residents thereof. The Company cannot be certain of the outcome of the proceedings; however, we do not believe they will impact the Company itself. Accordingly, the Company has not reserved for any additional legal fees, which the Company believes will be nominal and expensed as incurred.
Under a consulting agreement between Sungro and Internet Marketing Solutions, Inc. (IMS) provides that IMS will receive a Consulting Fee of ten percent (10%) of the gross value of the project received by Sungro including cash, stock and stock purchase warrants.
As of the date of this filing, Internet Marketing Solutions, Inc. is considered a beneficial owner in the Company due to its ownership of 50,000 shares of Preferred B stock.
Sungro Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2011 and 2010
12.
Employment Contracts
In September 2010, the Company entered into five year Employment Contracts with its three employees.
Below is a summary of the basic terms of the Agreements:
·
Base Salary for the CEO and CFO
$120,000 per year
·
Base Salary for Investor relations
$100,000 per year
·
The officers received stock grants in connection with the contracts of:
o
CEO
1,500,000 common shares
o
CFO
1,000,000 common shares
o
Investor Relations
1,000,000 common shares
·
4% annual increases in Base Salary
·
Bonus provision if and when the Company reaches profitability
·
Other normal benefits provided such as health insurance as negotiated by the Company
13.
Subsequent Events
In December 2011, The Company issued 73,254,759 common shares in connection with the conversion of $46,020 of convertible debentures and interest. The shares were issued at an average price of $0.00063 per share.
In January 2012, the Company issued 149,811,355 common shares in connection with the conversion of $36,023 of convertible debentures and interest. The shares were issued at an average price of $0.00024 per share.
In February 2012, the Company issued 148,806,139 common shares in connection with the conversion of $30,650 of convertible debentures and interest. The shares were issued at an average price of $0.00021 per share.
In February 2012, the Company issued 28,000 preferred B shares to a consultant as compensation for consulting services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.0005 per common share equivalent the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In February 2012, the Company issued 12,500 preferred B shares to each of its three directors (a total of 37,500 preferred B shares) as compensation for services rendered. The shares were issued at a price of $0.0005 per common share equivalent the closing market price on the date of issuance.
In March 2012, the Company issued 27,000,000 common shares in connection with the conversion of $10,000 of convertible debentures and interest. The shares were issued at an average price of $0.00037 per share.
In March 2012, the Company, in order to remain in compliance (non-default) with required share reserve buffers under the various convertible debentures increased the authorized shares of common stock of the Company from 750,000,000 to 2,500,000,000 shares.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) as of the end of the fiscal year covered by this annual report. Based on that evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer believe the disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and that our disclosure and controls are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation and there were no corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of our principal executive and principal financial officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2010 based on the framework established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).” Based on management’s assessment, management concluded that, as of November 30, 2010, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.
This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report.
ITEM 9B.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None
PART III
ITEM 10.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Executive Officers And Directors
The following table sets forth the directors and executive officers of our Company, their ages and positions with our Company. Pursuant to our bylaws, our directors are elected at our annual meeting of stockholders and each director holds office until his successor is elected and qualified. Officers are elected by our Board of Directors and hold office until an officer's successor has been duly appointed and qualified unless an officer sooner dies, resigns or is removed by the Board.
There are no arrangements or understandings’ regarding the length of time a director of our company is to serve in such a capacity.
On December 15, 2009, Mr. Malkeet Bains, resigned as a Director, CEO, President, and Secretary of the Company.
The following table sets forth information about our executive officers and directors as of March 13, 2012.
Frederick J. Pucillo, Jr. has served as our President, Chief Executive Officer and Director since December 2009. Mr. Pucillo has over twenty years experience serving mid-size to Fortune 100 companies in the banking and finance area, having managed a $110 million loan portfolio with 10,000 accounts, and other capital funding and business development opportunities. Mr. Pucillo was the CFO for Atlantic Fire Protection, LLC from 2007 through 2009, and previously, was CFO for Zammido Automotive Group from 2000 through 2007. He is thoroughly familiar with finance, cash flow analysis and budgeting, as well as negotiation of promising opportunities.
Erwin Vahlsing, Jr. has served as our Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director since September 2009. Mr. Vahlsing is a financial executive with domestic and international experience managing finance departments in the manufacturing, service, and construction industries. Mr. Vahlsing has acted as Chief Financial Officer to ICOA, Inc. since 2001. He acted as a Consultant to E&M Advertising for SEC compliance and due diligence. Mr. Vahlsing received an MBA from the University of Rhode Island in 1986 and a Bachelors degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut.
Thomas J. Craft, Jr., is a Florida attorney, specializing in federal securities law and mergers and acquisitions. He practices securities law in Florida. Mr. Craft has more than 15 years of experience in federal securities matters as well as the public markets generally. Mr. Craft has served on the board of directors of several public companies prior to joining the Company's board of directors on November 22, 2002. Mr. Craft has served as a member of our Audit Committee since 2002 and in April 2007 Mr. Craft was appointed as a member of our Compensation Committee and Nominating Committee. Mr. Craft has served as an officer and a director of Peregrine Industries, Inc., a public reporting company, since March 2004.
Committees of the Board of Directors
The functions of the audit committee are currently carried out by our Board of Directors. In 2009, we hired a Chief Financial Officer. He was subsequently appointed to the Board. Our Board has determined that at current, we do not need an additional expert because we are a start-up exploration company and have no revenue. The cost of hiring a financial expert to act as a director of Sungro and to be a member of the audit committee or otherwise perform audit committee functions outweighs the benefits of having a financial expert on the audit committee. We do not have a compensation committee, nominating committee, executive committee of our board of directors, stock plan committee or any other committees.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, Controller and persons performing similar functions within the Company. A copy of the code of ethics is filed with the SEC as an exhibit to the Company's Form S-1 filed on February 22, 2008. If we make any substantive amendments to the Code of Ethics or grant any waiver, including any implicit waiver, from a provision of the Code of Ethics to our directors, officers and employees, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver in a report on Form 8-K. The Code of Ethics is available on the Company’s website at http://www.sungrominerals.com/CodeofEthics021308.pdf.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships between any two or more of our directors or executive officers. There is no arrangement or understanding between any of our directors or executive officers and any other person pursuant to which any director or officer was or is to be selected as a director or officer, and there is no arrangement, plan or understanding as to whether non-management shareholders will exercise their voting rights to continue to elect the current board of directors. There are also no arrangements, agreements or understandings to our knowledge between non-management shareholders that may directly or indirectly participate in or influence the management of our affairs.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires directors, executive officers and 10% or greater shareholders of the Company ("Reporting Persons") to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of ownership (Form 3) and reports of changes in ownership of equity securities of the Company (Form 4 and Form 5) and to provide copies of all such forms as filed to the Company. With the exception of the CFO, who has completed his Form 3 report but which as of the date of this filing had not been filed with the Commission, he also has not completed a Form 4 to update his holdings. Aside from this, the Company is not aware of any Reporting Persons that have failed to file reports on a timely basis.
Mr. Pucillo has completed and filed his Form 3 indicating he is currently the owner of 3,019,500 common shares.
At the time of Mr. Vahlsing’ hiring, he completed his Form 3. It appears the Company filed it on the Canadian, SEDA system and failed to file it on the SEC’s Edgar database. The report is being updated with current information and will be filed subsequent to the date of this report. Mr. Vahlsing is the owner at the time of this report of 3,000,000 common shares.
Significant Personnel
We have no significant personnel other than our officers and directors. We presently rely on consultants and other third party contractors to perform administrative and geological services for the Company. We have no formal contracts with any of these consultants and contractors.
Nominating Committee
We do not have a standing nominating committee; our Board of Directors is responsible for identifying new candidates for nomination to the Board. We have not adopted a policy that permits shareholders to recommend candidates for election as directors or a process for shareholders to send communications to the Board of Directors.
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
To date, our directors do not currently receive and have never received any compensation for serving as a director of the Company. Presently, our officers are paid on a consulting basis for the time and efforts spent on behalf of the Company. Effective September 2, 2010 the Company entered into Employment Agreements with our CEO, CFO, and Investor Relations.
The following table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid for services rendered to us in all capacities by the officers for the last three fiscal years.
Summary Compensation Table
See notes below:
(1)
The named executive officers received grants of restricted stock in connection with entry into 5 year employment agreements.
(2)
Salary was accrued with only partial payment made during the years 2011 and 2010. The balance may be paid either in cash or stock.
(3)
On December 15, 2009, Mr. Bains resigned as Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, and Director.
(4)
Effective December 21, 2009 Mr. Pucillo was appointed as Chief Executive Officer, and Director. Mr. Pucillo did not have any association with the Company prior to this date.
5)
Effective September 21, 2009 Mr. Vahlsing was appointed as Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. Effective November 17, 2009, Mr. Vahlsing was appointed to the additional role as Secretary and a Director. Mr. Vahlsing did not have any association with the Company prior to this date and is therefore not separately listed in the compensation table.
We do not presently have a stock option plan but intend to develop an incentive based stock option plan for our officers and directors in the future and may reserve up to ten percent of our outstanding shares of common stock for that purpose.
Compensation Committee
We do not have a compensation committee. The functions of the compensation committee are currently carried out by our Board of Directors.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans
The Company has no securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth certain information as of March 13, 2012 with respect to the beneficial ownership of our Company's common stock with respect to each named director and executive officer of our Company, each person known to our Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of said securities, and all directors and executive officers of our Company as a group:
Name and Address
Title of Class
Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership
Percentage
of Class (1)
Frederick J. Pucillo, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director
Common
Preferred B(2)
3,019,500
62,500,000
0.5%
1.1%
Erwin Vahlsing, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director
Common
Preferred B(2)
3,000,000
62,500,000
0.5%
1.1%
Thomas Craft, Jr.
Director
Preferred B(2)
62,500,000
1.1%
Martin Bolodian
Investor Relations
Common
1,500,000
0.25%
Malkeet Bains(3) - former officer
Common
25,000,000
4.2%
Internet Marketing Solutions, Inc.
Preferred B(2)
250,000,000
42.0%
All officers, directors, and beneficial owners as a group
Common
Preferred B(2)
32,519,500
437,500,000
5.5%
42.4%
(1) The percentage of common shares is based on 594,969,711 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 13, 2012.
(2) Percentage is based on current common stock outstanding as of March 13, 2012 plus beneficial amount owned by the individual holder, on an “As Converted” basis.
(3) Mr. Bains in connection with his resignation on December 15, 2009 agreed to surrender his shares to the Company. Due to the cease trade order by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), the shares are currently held by council in the territory pending permission of the BCSC for them to be returned to the Company. The Company’s treasurer controls voting of these shares.
The persons named above have full voting and investment power with respect to the shares indicated. Under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a person (or group of persons) is deemed to be a "beneficial owner" of a security if he or she, directly or indirectly, has or shares the power to vote or to direct the voting of such security, or the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. Accordingly, more than one person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the same security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any security, which that person has the right to acquire within 60 days, such as options or warrants to purchase our common stock.
ITEM 13.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Since the beginning of Sungro's last fiscal year, no director, executive officer, security holder, or any immediate family of such director, executive officer, or security holder owing more than 5% of our shares of common stock has had any direct or indirect material interest in any transaction or currently proposed transaction, which Sungro was or is to be a participant, that exceeded the lesser of (1) $120,000, or (2) 1% of the average of Sungro's total assets at year end for the last two completed fiscal years.
In September 2010, the Company entered into 5 year employment agreements with its three employees. Below is a summary of the basic terms of the Agreements:
·
Base Salary for the CEO and CFO
$120,000 per year
·
Base Salary for Investor relations
$100,000 per year
·
The officers received stock grants in connection with the contracts of:
o
CEO
1,500,000 common shares
o
CFO
1,000,000 common shares
o
Investor Relations
1,000,000 common shares
·
4% annual increases in Base Salary
·
Bonus provision if and when the Company reaches profitability
·
Other normal benefits provided such as health insurance as negotiated by the Company
During 2009, a stockholder provided a personal guarantee for the repayment of principal and interest with regard to a one year loan which the Company accepted from an unaffiliated accredited investor. During the year ended November 30, 2009, the same stockholder contributed money to the Company which is recorded as Additional Paid in Capital.
From time to time, our former CEO, Mal Bains lent money to the Company. At November 30, 2011 and 2010 the balance owed was $19,950 (CAD). The balance does not bear interest and is due on demand.
During 2011, our CEO and CFO have from time to time lent money to the Company. At November 30, 2011 they had balance owed was $100. The balance does not bear interest and is due on demand.
The Company's transactions with its officers, directors and affiliates have been and such future transactions will be, on terms no less favorable to the Company than could have been realized by the Company in arm's length transactions with non-affiliated persons and will be approved by a majority of the independent disinterested directors.
Directors Independence
The only director on our board that is independent is Thomas Craft, Jr., our other two directors Mr. Pucillo and Mr. Vahlsing, are not independent, pursuant to the definition of an "independent director" set forth in Rule 5605(a)(2) of the NASDAQ Manual. In summary, an "independent director" means a person other than an executive officer or employee of the issuer or any other individual having a relationship which, in the opinion of the issuer's board of directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director.
The Company intends to add members to the Board of Directors who are independent during the fiscal year 2012.
We do not have a compensation committee, nominating committee or audit committee; the functions of these committees are performed by our directors and Chief Financial Officer.
The Company is currently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board, which does not require that a majority of the Board be independent.
ITEM 14.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The fees billed to the Company for the fiscal years ending November 30, 2011 and 2010 by Sherb & Co., LP were as follows:
Year ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Year ended
Nov. 30, 2010
Audit Fees
$35,500
$35,500
Audit-Related Fees
$0
$0
Tax Fees
$0
$0
All Other Fees
$0
$0
Because the Company does not have an audit committee, it has not instituted pre-approval policies and procedures as described in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of Rule 2-01 of regulation S-X.
PART IV
ITEM 15.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Financial Statements and Schedules
The financial statements are set forth under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted since they are either not required, not applicable, or the information is otherwise included.
Exhibit Listing
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned; thereunto duly authorized.
SUNGRO MINERALS INC.
Date: March 14, 2012
By: /s/ Frederick J. Pucillo
Frederick J. Pucillo, President
Date: March 14, 2012
By: /s/ Erwin Vahlsing, Jr.
Erwin Vahlsing, Jr. Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of Registrant and in the capacities indicated on the dates indicated.
Date
Signature
Title
Date: March 14, 2012
/s/ Frederick J. Pucillo
Director, and President
Frederick J. Pucillo
Date: March 14, 2012
/s/ Erwin Vahlsing, Jr.
Director, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer
Erwin Vahlsing, Jr.