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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
 
x
Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010

¨
Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the transition period from __________ to __________.
 
Commission file number 000-50907
 
PURE BIOFUELS CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
Nevada
(State of Incorporation)
 
47-0930829
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
 
3811 Shadow Trace Circle
Houston, TX 77082-5637
 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
 
1-281 540-9317
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
 Yes x  No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ¨
 
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o   No x

As of May 12, 2010, the Company had 236,387,893 outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.001.

 
 

 

PURE BIOFUELS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
       
Page
Number
PART I.
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements
   
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009
 
2
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
 
3
   
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for the period ended March 31, 2010 (unaudited)
 
4
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
 
5
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
6
Item 2.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations
 
24
Item 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
31
Item 4.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
31
PART II.
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
32
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
32
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
 
32
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
32
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
32
Item 4.
 
(Removed and Reserved)
 
32
Item 5.
 
Other Information
 
32
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
 
33
SIGNATURES
 
34
 
 

 
 
PURE BIOFUELS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
   
   
March 31,
2010
   
   
December 31,
2009
   
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,208,822
   
$
735,352
 
Use restricted cash
   
1,477,995
     
6,830,717
 
Accounts receivable
   
-
     
155,093
 
Inventories
   
4,443,764
     
355,531
 
VAT credits
   
1,851,203
     
1,051,185
 
Deposits and other assets
   
316,133
     
1,088,251
 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
   
9,297,917
     
10,216,129
 
                 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
   
40,691,624
     
40,179,286
 
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS, net
   
3,106,957
     
3,332,390
 
GOODWILL
   
7,849,922
     
7,716,956
 
DEPOSIT GUARANTEE
   
15,000,000
     
15,000,000
 
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
   
528,051
     
531,625
 
OTHER ASSETS
   
3,238,693
     
4,256,644
 
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
79,713,164
   
$
81,233,030
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
               
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable
 
$
2,069,620
   
$
956,647
 
Accrued expenses
   
2,643,475
     
3,815,939
 
Due to related parties
   
208,635
     
438,026
 
Notes payable - current
   
43,000,000
     
43,000,000
 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
   
47,921,730
     
48,210,612
 
                 
CONVERTIBLE NOTES, net of debt discount of $10,022,443 and $10,392,971 as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively
   
   
  52,717,601
   
   
   
  48,795,662
 
ACCRUED DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
   
18,577,240
     
21,556,300
 
TOTAL  LIABILITIES
   
119,216,571
     
118,562,574
 
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
               
Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
   
-
     
-
 
Common stock; $0.001 par value; 750,000,000 shares authorized; 236,387,893 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009
     
     
236,388
     
     
     
236,388
     
Additional paid-in capital
   
61,537,366
     
60,958,526
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
1,739,335
     
1,157,588
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(103,016,496
)
   
(99,682,046
)
                 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
   
(39,503,407
)
   
(37,329,544
)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
 
$
79,713,164
   
$
81,233,030
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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PURE BIOFUELS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31, 2010
   
March 31, 2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
REVENUE
  $ 2,373     $ 413,348  
                 
COST OF REVENUE
    11,839       757,050  
                 
GROSS MARGIN
    (9,466 )     (343,702 )
                 
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE  EXPENSES
    2,002,614       2,036,072  
                 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
    (2,012,080 )     (2,379,774 )
                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
               
Interest and financing costs
    (5,366,895 )     (6,084,539 )
Other, net
    59,318       (62,091 )
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of accrued derivative liabilities
    3,567,506       (682,192 )
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)
    417,701       (258,497 )
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE, net
    (1,322,370 )     (7,087,319 )
                 
LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    (3,334,450 )     (9,467,093 )
                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    -       -  
                 
NET LOSS
  $ (3,334,450 )   $ (9,467,093 )
                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE GAIN (LOSS):
               
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    581,747       463,776  
                 
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
  $ (2,752,703 )   $ (9,003,317 )
                 
NET LOSS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.05 )
                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON EQUIVALENT
               
SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC AND DILUTED
    236,387,893       172,374,699  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
         
 
 
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PURE BIOFUELS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

                     
Accumulated
           
Total
 
               
Additional
   
Other
         
Stockholders'
 
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-in
   
Comprehensive
   
Accumulated
   
Equity
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Loss
   
Deficit
   
(Deficit)
 
Balance, December 31, 2009
    236,387,893     $ 236,388     $ 60,958,526     $ 1,157,588     $ (99,682,046 )   $ (37,329,544 )
                                                 
Stock compensation expense for options issued to employees
    -       -       578,840       -       -       578,840  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    -       -       -       581,747       -       581,747  
Net loss
    -       -       -       -       (3,334,450 )     (3,334,450 )
Balance, March 31, 2010 (unaudited)
    236,387,893     $ 236,388     $ 61,537,366     $ 1,739,335     $ (103,016,496 )   $ (39,503,407 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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PURE BIOFUELS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
   
Three Months
   
Three Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
March 31, 2010
   
March 31, 2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net loss
  $ (3,334,450 )   $ (9,467,093 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
               
(used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    197,939       165,970  
Stock compensation expense for options issued to employees
    578,840       577,510  
Fair value of warrants and conversion options issued for financing costs
            2,879,447  
Amortization of debt discounts, debt issuance costs and financing costs
    2,160,816       1,575,471  
(Gain) loss on change in fair value of accrued derivative liabilities
    (3,567,506 )     682,192  
Non-cash foreign currency transaction (gain) loss
    (326,168 )     729,068  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    157,380       88,865  
Inventories
    (4,072,130 )     117,017  
VAT credits
    (779,995 )     (9,212 )
Deposits and other assets
    (189,024 )     (917,999 )
Accounts payable
    1,093,810       335,823  
Accrued expenses
    2,366,330       1,775,422  
Due to related parties
    (236,360 )     81,892  
Net cash used in operating activities
    (5,950,518 )     (1,385,627 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchase of equipment
    (18,410 )     -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (18,410 )     -  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes
    -       2,200,000  
Funds withdrawn on deposit
    1,036,015       -  
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash
    5,393,502       (1,022 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    6,429,517       2,198,978  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    12,881       (48,870 )
                 
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    473,470       764,481  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning of period
    735,352       579,241  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, End of period
  $ 1,208,822     $ 1,343,722  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Pure Biofuels Corp. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Note 1 –  Organization and Basis of Presentation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Pure Biofuels Corp. (the “Company”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the operating results for the respective periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally present in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results for the three months ended March 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2010.

Organization and Line of Business
 
Pure Biofuels Corp., through its directly owned subsidiaries Pure Biofuels del Peru S.A.C. and Palma Industrial S.A.C., processes, produces and distributes biodiesel as an alternative fuel for freight and transportation fleets, marines, farming, rail and aviation industries, and other industrial uses.  The Company’s products are sold in Peru.

Development Stage Company

The Company was in the development stage through July 31, 2009.  During the period that the Company was considered a development stage company, the Company incurred accumulated losses of approximately $105,000,000, of which, approximately $75,000,000 were non-cash expenses associated with debt and equity financings and stock compensation expense for options issued to employees.

Going-Concern

The Company has continued to incur losses since exiting from the development stage and has only recently begun principal operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company incurred a net loss of $3,334,450 and has an accumulated deficit of $103,016,496. In addition, the Company is in technical non-compliance with certain covenants under the Interbank Loan Agreement which requires the $43,000,000 to be classified on the consolidated financial statements as a current liability.  Due to the current liability classification, the Company has a negative working capital balance of $38,623,813 at March 31, 2010.  These circumstances raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

The Company has begun generating revenues from the sale of by-products of products for the period after the Company ceased to be a development stage company.  During July 2009, the Company obtained $43,000,000 in additional financing which will provide the Company with the available cash flow during the coming year.  The Company expects to negotiate a waiver of its technical non-compliance and an overall modification of the loan covenants.  With the additional financing from Interbank, the Company is able to fund working capital and expects to begin generating significant revenues during the second quarter of 2010.

 
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Pure Biofuels Corp. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going-concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.  The Company is unlikely to pay dividends or generate significant earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. The continuation of the Company as a going-concern is dependent upon its ability to generate sustainable revenue and negotiate the technical non-compliance with the Interbank loan. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of the recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going-concern.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pure Biofuels Corp. and its subsidiaries as follows:

Subsidiary
 
Place Incorporated
 
% Owned
 
Parent
Pure Biofuels Del Peru S.A.C.
 
Peru
    99.9  
Pure Biofuels Corp.
Palm Industrial S.A.C.
 
Peru
    99.9  
Pure Biofuels Corp.
Pure Biocarburantes S.A. *
 
Argentina
    99.4  
Pure Biofuels Del Peru S.A.C.
 
*
Pure Biocarburantes S. A. was disposed of during 2009.  The operations were insignificant to the operations of Pure Biofuels Del Peru.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied. The Company’s subsidiaries use their local currencies, Peruvian Nuevos Soles (“PEN”) and the Argentinean Peso (ARS); however the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated and presented in United States Dollars (“$”).

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pure Biofuels Corp. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The significant estimates made in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements relate to the determination of depreciation rates for equipment, reserves for slow moving and obsolete inventory, future tax rates used to determine future income taxes, and the carrying values of goodwill and accrued derivative liabilities.  The Company’s actual results could differ materially from these estimates upon which the carrying values were based.

 
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Pure Biofuels Corp. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash in time deposits and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Use Restricted Cash

Restricted cash consists of monies under a standby letter of credit as required by a vendor and a deposit in guarantee.  As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, total restricted cash related to the standby letter of credit amounted to $0 and $141,852, respectively. As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, total restricted cash related to restricted working capital amounted to $1,477,995 and $6,688,865, respectively. As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, total non-current restricted cash related to the deposit in guarantee under the Interbank Financing amounted to $15,000,000.  See Note 9 for details on deposit in guarantee and restricted working capital.

Accounts Receivable

The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable.  Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of the reserve.  As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company determined that no reserves for accounts receivable were necessary.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost has been determined by using the first-in, first-out method. The Company periodically reviews its reserves for slow moving and obsolete inventories. As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company believes that no reserve was necessary.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. The useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed periodically to ensure that the depreciation method and period are consistent with the anticipated pattern of future economic benefits. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs which do not improve or extend the respective lives of the assets are charged to operations as incurred while renewals and betterments are capitalized. Gains and losses on disposals are included in the results of operations.

The estimated useful lives are as follows:

Building improvements
10 years
Facilities and equipment
10 years
Computer equipments and licenses
4 years
Other fixed assets
5-10 years
 
 
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Pure Biofuels Corp. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Goodwill and Impairment

The Company applies Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” to record goodwill and intangible assets.  In accordance with ASC 350, certain intangible assets are to be assessed periodically for impairment using fair value measurement techniques. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis as of the end of the Company's fiscal year, or more frequently when impairment indicators arise. The Company evaluates the recoverability of intangible assets periodically and takes into account events and circumstances which indicate that impairment exists. The Company believes that as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there was no impairment of its goodwill.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets

The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment,” which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. The Company evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets if circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred.  This analysis is performed by comparing the respective carrying values of the assets to the current and expected future cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, to be generated from such assets. ASC 360 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the long-lived assets. Loss on long-lived assets to be disposed of is determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost of disposal. Based on its review, the Company believes that as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there was no impairment of its long-lived assets.

Accrued Derivative Liabilities

The Company applies ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” which provides a two-step model to determine whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the scope exception in ASC 815-10-15-74. This standard triggers liability accounting on all instruments and embedded features exercisable at strike prices denominated in any currency other than the functional currency of the operating entity in Peru.  Using the criteria in ASC 815, the Company determines which instruments or embedded features that require liability accounting and records the fair values as an accrued derivative liability. The changes in the values of the accrued derivative liabilities are shown in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as “gain (loss) on change in fair value of accrued derivative liabilities.”

Fair Value Measurements

For certain financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term debt, the carrying amounts approximate their fair values due to their short maturities. In addition, the Company has long-term debt with financial institutions. The carrying amounts of the line of credit and other long-term liabilities approximate their fair values based on current rates of interest for instruments with similar characteristics.

 
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Pure Biofuels Corp. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” defines fair value, and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures.  The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for receivables, certain other current assets and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of their fair values because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:

· 
 Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

· 
 Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

· 
 Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
  
The Company’s warrant liability is carried at fair value totaling $9,773,153 and $11,169,503, as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.  The Company’s conversion option liability is carried at fair value totaling $8,804,087 and $10,386,797 as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.  The Company used Level 2 inputs for its valuation methodology for the warrant liability and conversion option liability as their fair values were determined by using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions:

   
March 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Annual dividend yield
    -       -  
Expected life (years)
    2.05-6.34       2.3-6.6  
Risk-free interest rate
    1.02%-3.28 %     1.14%-3.39 %
Expected volatility
    140 %     140 %

Expected volatility is based primarily on historical volatility. Historical volatility was computed using daily pricing observations for recent periods that correspond to the term of the warrants and conversion options. We believe this method produces an estimate that is representative of our expectations of future volatility over the expected term of these warrants and conversion options. We have no reason to believe future volatility over the expected remaining life of these warrants are likely to differ materially from historical volatility. The expected life is based on the remaining term of the warrants and conversion options. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities with maturity terms similar to the expected remaining term of the warrants and conversion options.

 
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Pure Biofuels Corp. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
   
Fair Value
As of
March 31, 2010
 
Fair Value Measurements at
March 31, 2010
Using Fair Value Hierarchy
Liabilities
     
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Warrant liability
  $ 9,773,153       $ 9,773,153    
Conversion option liability
    8,804,087         8,804,087    
Total accrued derivative liabilities
  $ 18,577,240       $ 18,577,240    
 
The Company recognized a gain of $3,567,506 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and a loss of $682,192 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

The Company did not identify any other non-recurring assets and liabilities that are required to be presented in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value in accordance with ASC 825.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts maintained within Peru and the United States. Certain financial instruments, which subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist of cash and restricted cash. The Company maintains balances at financial institutions which, from time to time, may exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limits for the banks located in the Unites States. Balances at financial institutions within Peru are not covered by insurance. As of March 31, 2010 and December 2009, the Company had deposits in excess of federally-insured limits of approximately $17,278,316 and $22,551,847, respectively. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

The Company’s operations are carried out in Peru. Accordingly, the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the country, and by the general state of the country’s economy. The Company's operations in Peru are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency exchange. The Company's results may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.

Foreign Currency Translations and Comprehensive Income
 
The reporting currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The Company’s subsidiaries use their local currencies, the PEN as their functional currencies for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and the PEN and ARS as their functional currencies for the three months ended March 31, 2009. Assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet dates. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Asset and liability amounts at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were translated at 2.842 PEN to $1.00 USD and 2.890 PEN to $1.00 USD, respectively, for the Company’s Peruvian subsidiaries. Equity accounts were stated at their historical rates. The average translation rates applied to statement of operations accounts for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 were 2.849 PEN and 3.195 PEN to $1.00 USD, respectively; and for the three months March 31, 2009 was 3.582 ARS to $1.00 USD.  Cash flows are also translated at average translation rates for the period. Therefore, amounts reported on the consolidated statements of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the consolidated balance sheets.

Foreign Currency Transaction Gains and Losses

Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.  Historically, the Company has not entered into any currency trading or hedging transactions, although there is no assurance that the Company will not enter into such transactions in the future.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” ASC 740 requires a company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

Under ASC 740, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The evaluation of a tax position is a two-step process. The first step is to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation based on the technical merits of that position. The second step is to measure a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. A tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent period in which the threshold is met. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not criteria should be de-recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which the threshold is no longer met. Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the year incurred.  No significant penalties or interest relating to income taxes have been incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.  GAAP also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Revenue Recognition

In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) Topic 13, “Revenue Recognition,” the Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company must meet all of the following four criteria under SAB 104 to recognize revenue:

· 
 Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists
· 
 Delivery has occurred
· 
 The sales price is fixed or determinable
· 
 Collection is reasonably assured

Basic and Diluted Losses Per Share

Earnings per share is calculated in accordance with the ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share.”  Basic earnings per share is calculated dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share is based on the assumption that all dilutive convertible shares and stock options and warrants were converted or exercised. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, warrants and options are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period. All warrants, options and convertible notes were excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation due to the anti-dilutive effect.  As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the following potential dilutive shares were excluded from the diluted loss per share for all periods presented due to their anti-dilutive effect.

   
March 31,
2010
   
March 31,
2009
 
Options
    15,217,500       15,186,250  
Warrants
    135,980,665       74,305,666  
Convertible notes
    209,133,479       127,955,458  
Total
    360,331,644       217,447,374  

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.”  ASC 718 requires companies to measure compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation at fair value at the grant date and recognize the expense over the employee’s requisite service period. Under ASC 718, the Company’s volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock or the expected volatility of similar companies. The expected life assumption is primarily based on historical exercise patterns and employee post-vesting termination behavior. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which was developed for use in estimating the fair value of options. Option-pricing models require the input of highly complex and subjective variables including the expected life of options granted and the Company’s expected stock price volatility over a period equal to or greater than the expected life of the options. Because changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimated value of the Company’s employee stock options, it is management’s opinion that the Black-Scholes option-pricing model may not provide an accurate measure of the fair value of the Company’s employee stock options. Although the fair value of employee stock options is determined in accordance with ASC 718 using an option-pricing model, that value may not be indicative of the fair value observed in a willing buyer/willing seller market transaction.

 
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Pure Biofuels Corp. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

On April 27, 2007, the Company’s board of directors amended and restated the Company’s stock option plan to increase the number of available options from a total of 18,000,000 to 21,000,000 options that enables it to grant options to employees, including its officers and directors, and its subsidiaries and other persons who contribute efforts to the Company.  The board of directors administers the stock option plan. The stockholders approved the stock option plan on November 19, 2007.

Statement of Cash Flows

In accordance with ASC Topic 230, “Statement of Cash Flows,” cash flows from the Company’s operations are calculated based upon the local currencies using the average translation rates. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on the consolidated statements of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the consolidated balance sheets.

Reclassification

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2009 consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2010 consolidated financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net loss or cash flows as previously reported.

Recent Pronouncements

In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-15 ("ASU 2009-15") regarding accounting for own-share lending arrangements in contemplation of convertible debt issuance or other financing.  This ASU requires that at the date of issuance of the shares in a share-lending arrangement entered into in contemplation of a convertible debt offering or other financing, the shares issued shall be measured at fair value and be recognized as an issuance cost, with an offset to additional paid-in capital. Further, loaned shares are excluded from basic and diluted earnings per share unless default of the share-lending arrangement occurs, at which time the loaned shares would be included in the basic and diluted earnings-per-share calculation.  This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2009, and interim periods within those fiscal years for arrangements outstanding as of the beginning of those fiscal years. The adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
On December 15, 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic 820 “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”.  This ASU requires some new disclosures and clarifies some existing disclosure requirements about fair value measurement as set forth in Codification Subtopic 820-10. The FASB’s objective is to improve these disclosures and, thus, increase the transparency in financial reporting.  The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
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Pure Biofuels Corp. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
In December 2009, FASB issued ASU No. 2009-17 Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities. This Accounting Standards Update amends the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the issuance of FASB Statement No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R). The amendments in this Accounting Standards Update replace the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (1) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or (2) the right to receive benefits from the entity. An approach that is expected to be primarily qualitative will be more effective for identifying which reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. The amendments in this Update also require additional disclosures about a reporting entity’s involvement in variable interest entities, which will enhance the information provided to users of financial statements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after November 15, 2009, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
    
In March 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-10 Amendments for Certain Investment Funds. This update defers the effective date of the amendments to the consolidation requirements made by FASB Statement 167 to a reporting entity’s interest in certain types of entities. The deferral will mainly impact the evaluation of reporting enterprises’ interests in mutual funds, private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate investment entities that measure their investment at fair value, real estate investment trusts, and venture capital funds. The ASU also clarifies guidance in Statement 167 that addresses whether fee arrangements represent a variable interest for all service providers and decision makers. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

On February 25, 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-09 Subsequent Events Topic 855 “Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements,” effective immediately. The amendments in the ASU remove the requirement for an SEC filer to disclose a date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in both issued and revised financial statements. Revised financial statements include financial statements revised as a result of either correction of an error or retrospective application of U.S. GAAP. The FASB believes these amendments remove potential conflicts with the SEC’s literature. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

On March 5, 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-11 Derivatives and Hedging Topic 815 “Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives.” This ASU clarifies the guidance within the derivative literature that exempts certain credit related features from analysis as potential embedded derivatives requiring separate accounting. The ASU specifies that an embedded credit derivative feature related to the transfer of credit risk that is only in the form of subordination of one financial instrument to another is not subject to bifurcation from a host contract under ASC 815-15-25, Derivatives and Hedging — Embedded Derivatives — Recognition. All other embedded credit derivative features should be analyzed to determine whether their economic characteristics and risks are “clearly and closely related” to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract and whether bifurcation is required. The ASU is effective for the Company on July 1, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Note 3 – Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

Description
 
March 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Raw Material
  $ 2,768,182     $ 147,635  
Work-in-Process
    105,679       97,272  
Finished Goods
    1,569,903       110,624  
Inventories, net
  $ 4,443,764     $ 355,531  
 
Note 4 – VAT Credits

At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company has value added tax (“VAT”) credit of $1,851,203 and $1,051,185, respectively, in Peru. VAT is charged at a standard rate of 19% of the purchases made by the Company and the Company obtains VAT tax credits for VAT paid in connection with the purchase of capital equipment and other goods and services employed in its operations. The Company is entitled to use the VAT tax credits against its Peruvian VAT tax liability generated from sales or service revenue or to receive a cash refund from the Peruvian government after necessary approvals are obtained from the Peruvian government. No significant penalties or interest relating to VAT taxes have been incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.

Note 5 – Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:

   
March 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Land
  $ 3,559,882     $ 3,499,583  
Plant under construction
    818,194       4,873,475  
Building improvements
    873,355       858,397  
Facilities and equipment
    36,752,471       32,144,859  
Computer equipment and licenses
    266,264       261,618  
Other fixed assets
    203,318       97,969  
      42,473,484       41,735,901  
Accumulated depreciation
    (1,781,860 )     (1,556,615 )
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
  $ 40,691,624     $ 40,179,286  
 
Plant under construction represents labor costs, material, capitalized interest incurred in connection with the construction of plant improvements at the Chorillo facilities.   The Company estimates plant improvements to be fully completed by the 2nd quarter of 2010.  The Company is waiting for the proper certifications for completion of the project at which time the improvements under construction will be reclassified to facilities and equipment.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Depreciation expense amounted to $197,939 and $165,970, for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Note 6 – Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of businesses over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in accordance with ASC Topic 805, “Business Combination.” Goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets are no longer amortized, but instead tested for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently when impairment indicators arise.

The carrying value of goodwill is $7,849,922 and $7,716,956 at March 31, 2010 and December 31, respectively. No impairment was noted on the goodwill at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

   
Balance at
December 31,
2009
   
Change in
Value
   
Balance at
March 31,
2010
 
Interpacific Oil S.A.C
    7,716,956       132,966       7,849,922  
 
In the table above, the change in value of goodwill is related to the change in the foreign exchange rates used to translate the balance sheet.

Note 7 – Performance Bond

On March 27, 2009, the Company entered into a performance bond agreement (the “Bond Agreement”), with FDS Corporation (“FDS”).  Under the Bond Agreement, FDS agreed to open a financial bond (the “FDS Bond”) in the amount of up to $2,500,000 required by the Peruvian Authorities to provide the regulatory and other permits necessary to commercialize the Callao Facility as a terminal and bonded warehouse under the laws of Peru for a term of up to twelve months, subject to the Company’s option to extend the term for up to two additional twelve month periods.  The Company paid a fee of $30,000 to extend the agreement to January 31, 2011.  The Bond Agreement accrues interest on a monthly basis in the amount of $31,250. As additional consideration for the placement of the Bond Agreement, the Company issued to FDS seven year cashless warrants (the “FDS Bond Warrants”) to purchase 62,500,000 shares of common stock by which FDS will have the right to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share for every warrant issued. FDS has the right to exchange all or any FDS Bond Warrants at any time after the Effective Date (March 31, 2016), for a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of shares that would have been issued upon the exercise of the FDS Bond Warrants pursuant to Section 4 of the Bond Agreement divided by 1.2.  FDS may withdraw the FDS Bond at any time and terminate this Agreement if there is an event of default and Plainfield accelerates the obligations in connection with such event of default under the Loan Agreement dated as of September 12, 2007.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)



In accordance with ASC 815, the Company determined that the FDS Bond Warrants should be classified as a liability at fair value on the date the FDS Bond Warrants were issued.  On the date of issuance, the Company determined the fair value of the FDS Bond Warrants to be $4,085,589 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:

· 
 Expected life of 7 years
· 
 Volatility of 130%;
· 
 Dividend yield of 0%;
· 
 Risk free interest rate of 2.28%

The fair value of $4,085,589 was recorded as a prepaid asset and warrant liability in the consolidated balance sheets.  The Company will amortize the $4,085,589 over one year.  The amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, was $962,632 and $44,774, respectively, and is included in “interest and financing costs” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations

Note 8 – Convertible Debt

In March 2010, the Company converted accrued interest from PIK Notes from September 15, 2009 through March 15, 2010 in the amount of $3,551,411 into PIK convertible notes with an exercise price of $0.30 per share.

The Company determined that the convertible notes contained an embedded conversion feature as of the date of issuance.  The Company recorded the fair value of $588,446 as a debt discount to be amortized over the life of the notes and as an accrued derivative liability.  The fair value was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model under the following assumptions: 

·  
Expected life of 2.5 years
·  
Volatility of 140%;
·  
Dividend yield of 0%;
·  
Risk free interest rate of 0.96%

The following table summarizes the convertible notes:

Balance, December 31, 2009
  $ 48,795,662  
Conversion of interest to principal
    3,551,411  
Discount related to additional principal
    (588,446 )
Amortization of note discount
    958,974  
Balance, March 31, 2010 (unaudited)
  $ 52,717,601  
 
The $52,717,601 is net of debt discounts of $10,022,443.  The total principal amount of $62,740,044 is due on September 12, 2012, has an interest rate of 10% if paid in cash and 12% if paid in stock, and is convertible into shared of common stock at $0.30 per share.

Total interest related to the convertible notes amounted to $1,794,600 and $624,803 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company amortized debt discounts in the amount $958,974 and $906,791, respectively, which are recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as interest and financing costs.  The accrued interest payable related to the convertible notes at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 amounted to $335,080 and $2,091,332, respectively, which is recorded in accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Note 9 – Interbank Peru Financing

On July 16, 2009, the Company entered into a sale/leaseback transaction with Interbank Peru (the “Financing”). Under the Financing, Interbank Peru acquired all the assets that comprise the Company’s Supply Plant, and in turn leased the Supply Plant back to the Company.  However, the assets remain on the Company’s books as still owned by the Company in accordance with accounting standard ASC 840-40. Further, the Financing agreement allows a Purchase Option, as defined, by the Company at the end of the six-year term of the agreement.  In addition, the Company pledged its land, with a carrying value of $3,499,583, as collateral pursuant to the Interbank Peru Financing agreement.

Also, a Trust Management was established for the following Company assets: (i) the right for collections, (ii) cash flows, (iii) a capital contribution (U.S. $15 million), (iv) a deposit in guarantees (U.S. $15 million), and (v) the cash flows that the Company credited in a reserve account. The Company recorded the capital contribution as “restricted cash” and the deposit in guarantees as “deposit guarantee.” Restricted cash is released from restriction only to pay working capital costs. The deposit guarantee will always hold 35% of the principal outstanding and will be released on an annual basis as the principal gets amortized over the term of the agreement. As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 the balance in restricted cash related to the capital contribution amounted to $1,477,995 and $6,688,865.  As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 the deposit guarantee amounted to $15,000,000.

The Company received proceeds of $51,170,000 in cash pursuant to the Interbank Peru Financing.  The Company recorded a note payable of $43,000,000 and reduced VAT credits by $8,170,000 as part of the sale of VAT credits to Interbank.  The principal balance of the amount due to Interbank Peru is $43,000,000 with an effective interest rate of 10.6% per annum.  The Company will make interest only payments for the first year and then for years two through six, the Company will make both principal and interest payments such that the loan is completely repaid at the end of year six.

Pursuant to the Interbank Peru Financing agreement, the Company is required to maintain certain financial and nonfinancial covenants during the term of the Financing agreement, including submission of financial statements to Interbank within certain number of days after the close of periods, maintaining funds equivalent to at least 35% of the note payable amount in a Trust Management Account, as defined, and maintaining minimum Debt Service Coverage Rate, as defined, among others.  As of March 31, 2010, the Company was not in compliance with certain financial covenants which triggered an event of default under the terms of the agreement.  Due to the non compliance, Interbank, at its option, may assess a 2% penalty of the unpaid principal balance of the loan for the time period that the bank deems the Company to be in default until the waiver is granted.  The Company has not received a waiver or forbearance at the time the financial statements were issued, so the Company recorded the $43,000,000 payable as a current liability.  The Company is currently negotiating a waiver of its technical non-compliance with certain of its covenants under the Interbank Loan Agreement as of March 31, 2010 and overall modification of the Interbank Loan Agreement and has not received a notice of default from Interbank.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
The Company recorded interest expense of $1,010,241 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 related to the Interbank Peru Financing.  The following table shows the principal payments for the note payable per the contractual agreement:

   
Principal
 
Fiscal Year
 
Amount
 
2010
  $ 750,000  
2011
    4,150,000  
2012
    8,000,000  
2013
    10,900,000  
2014
    12,800,000  
Thereafter
    6,400,000  
    $ 43,000,000  

Note 10 – Stockholders’ Equity

Common Stock

Effective August 7, 2006, the Company effected a one and one-quarter (1.25) for one (1) forward stock split of the authorized, issued and outstanding common stock, without a change to the par value. As a result, the authorized share capital increased from 75,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 to 93,750,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001. On November 19, 2007, the stockholders approved an amendment to its articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized common shares to 250,000,000 and to authorize 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001.  On October 28, 2008, the stockholders’ approved an amendment to its articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized common shares to 325,000,000.  On May 22, 2009, the stockholders’ approved an amendment to its articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized common shares to 750,000,000.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Stock Options

The following is a summary of the option activity:
 
   
Number of
Options
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (in years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Outstanding, December 31, 2008
    15,186,250     $ 0.60        
Granted
    250,000       0.60        
Exercised
    -       -        
Forfeited
    (175,000 )     0.60        
Outstanding, December 31, 2009
    15,261,250     $ 0.60        
Granted
    -                
Exercised
    -                
Forfeited
    (43,750 )              
Outstanding, March 31, 2010 (unaudited)
    15,217,500     $ 0.60  
7.35
 
-
Exercisable, March 31, 2010 (unaudited)
    12,868,750     $ 0.60  
7.31
 
-

Warrants

The following summarizes the stock purchase warrant activity:

   
Number of Warrants
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (in years)
Outstanding, December 31, 2008
    11,805,666     $ 0.39    
Granted
    124,174,999       0.26    
Exercised
    -            
Forfeited
    -            
Forfeited
    -            
Outstanding, December 31, 2009
    135,980,665     $ 0.27    
Granted
    -            
Exercised
    -            
Forfeited
    -            
Outstanding, March 31, 2010 (unaudited)
    135,980,665     $ 0.27  
5.97
Exercisable, March 31, 2010 (unaudited)
    135,980,665     $ 0.27  
5.97
 
Note 11 – Related Party Transactions

The Company entered into the following transactions with related parties:

a) 
On August 1, 2009, the Company entered into a service agreement with Challenge Capital Corporation, (“Challenge Capital”), a company controlled by certain officers of the Company, to provide services related to the handling of biofuels to the Company until August 1, 2010.  This agreement provides a monthly fee of $25,699.  The Company expensed $77,097 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and there is no outstanding balance at March 31, 2010.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
b) 
Plainfield is a related party as it is a major stockholder of the Company. See transactions with Plainfield in note 8.

c) 
As of March 31, 2010 and December 31 2009, the Company has loans due to shareholders in the amount of $208,635.

These transactions were recorded at the exchange amount which is the amount agreed to by the related parties.

Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies

Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company has the right to order and subsequently purchase, and Trimarine is offering to supply and sell certain products to be used in the manufacturing process of biodiesel fuel.  The Purchase Agreement states that the maximum unpaid purchase price cannot exceed $40,000,000.  The Company and Trimarine agreed that the consideration for the supply of the product would be the greater of (i) 15.0% per annum or 1.250% per month of the total financial value of the product or (ii) 4.0% per annum, or 0.333% per month of the total facility amount payable on a monthly basis which is equivalent to $133,333 per month.  Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company made a cash deposit to Trimarine of 10% of the $40,000,000.  The deposit is recorded as “deposits and other assets” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2010.

During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company received proceeds of $1,036,015 from Trimarine, which reduced the Company’s deposit of $4,000,000 at December 31, 2009 to $2,963,985 at March 31, 2010. The Company was allowed to make this draw on the deposit by Trimarine since the credit line of $40,000,000 was not drawn upon as of March 31, 2010.

For the three months period ended March 31, 2010, the Company incurred fees related to this facility with Trimarine amounting to $400,000.  As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company had an outstanding payable owed to Trimarine in the amounts of $1,200,000 and $818,000, respectively.

 
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Pure Biofuels Corp. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Note 13 – Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The following table contains the supplemental cash flow information for the periods indicated.
 
   
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31, 2010
   
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31, 2009
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
           
Interest paid
  $ 1,035,384     $ -  
Income taxes paid
  $ -     $ -  

The following table contains the supplemental information of non-cash investing and financing activities for the periods indicated.
 
   
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31, 2010
   
For the Three
Months Ended
March 31, 2009
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING
               
Issuance of convertible promissory note for interest payable
  $ 3,551,411     $ 2,178,647  
Issuance of warrants as part of financing agreement
  $ -     $ 2,365,145  
Beneficial conversion feature on issuance of convertible debt
  $ -     $ 2,925,520  
Debt discounts from issuance of convertible debt
  $ 588,446     $ 2,411,218  
 
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Forward-looking statements

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and our future operating results could differ materially from those discussed herein. Certain statements contained in this discussion, including, without limitation, statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "expects" and the like, constitute "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 (the “Exchange Act”). However, as we issue “penny stock,” as such term is defined in Rule 3a51-1 promulgated under the Exchange Act, we are ineligible to rely on these safe harbor provisions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to update any such factors or to announce publicly the results of any revisions of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

Overview

We were a development stage company through July 31, 2009.  During the period that we were considered a development stage company, we incurred accumulated losses of approximately $105,000,000, of which, approximately $75,000,000 were non-cash expenses associated with debt and equity financings and stock compensation expense for options issued to employees.

We have completed the construction of our biodiesel processing plant on 4.7 hectares of land owned by our company near the Callao Port in Lima, Peru (the “Callao Port Facility”). The Callao Port Facility is designed for a continuous 24 hour production of 150,000 gallons of biodiesel per day, equating to approximately 52.5 million gallons per year (“MMgy”). Approximately 6.5 million gallons of crude glycerin is also expected to be produced from the process.  The Callao Port Facility also holds a liquid storage terminal with a total capacity of 155,760 cubic meters and provides buoy mooring for loading and discharging products by sea via underwater pipelines connected to our storage tanks.

To date, we have not generated significant revenues from the operations at the Callao Port Facility.  Our principal delays have been due to the uncertainty of the approval of Peruvian law which dictates that all diesel fuel commercialized in Lima, Peru will carry a mandatory biodiesel portion of 2% and also be Ultra Low Sulfur diesel.  Consequently, our biodiesel production and our planned diesel imports were halted until the mandate was approved.  The Peruvian law was finally approved on December 31, 2009, making Peru a significant importer of Diesel fuel since current local refineries lack the capacity to produce Ultra Low Sulfur diesel.  In addition, our Company engaged Oil Tanking Andina S.A.C (“Oil Tanking”) to provide services as terminal operators.  As a result, Oil Tanking had to perform an exhaustive Due Diligence to verify and certify that our storage terminal facility complies with the highest international standards of safety and quality.  Thereafter, on February 12, 2010, our Company signed the service agreement with Oil Tanking.  We have finalized commercial negotiations and are in the process of concluding others with several parties, both local and international, and expect to generate revenues during the second quarter of 2010.

Our Interpacific Facility, which we purchased in 2007, will reach full production by June 2010.  In full production, the Interpacific Facility is anticipated to operate 24 hours a day, 7 seven days a week.  Approximately 4-8 personnel will be required to fill four shift rosters.  The Interpacific Facility will be supplied with raw materials from the Callao Port Facility.

 
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In addition, we seek to generate additional revenue by leasing to third parties the use of our storage tanks at the Callao Port Facility. There can be no assurance that we will be able to lease any unused storage tanks on terms that are favorable to us.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

Revenues:  Revenues were $2,373 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $413,348 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The decrease in revenue is because during 2009, we were liquidating inventory because of our cash shortage.  With the financing that we received from Interbank in July 2009, we are in a better cash position and have been purchasing inventory.  We have begun making sales during April 2010.

Cost of Revenues:  Costs of revenues were $11,839 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $757,050 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The costs of revenue include the material and production costs incurred during the testing of the Callao Port Facility.  Cost of revenue continues to exceed revenue because of the significant devaluation that affected the prices of both raw materials and finished product.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses consisted of the following for the periods indicated:

   
March 31,
2010
   
March 31,
2009
   
Difference
   
% Change
 
Consulting fees
  $ 28,505     $ 3,807     $ 24,698       648.8 %
General and administrative
    562,553       854,357       (291,804 )     -34.2 %
Professional fees
    259,129       226,770       32,359       14.3 %
Wages
    1,152,427       951,138       201,289       21.2 %
Total Selling, General and Administrative Expenses    $ 2,002,614     $ 2,036,072     $ (33,458 )    
-1.6
 
Consulting Fees: The change in consulting fees is not significant.

General and Administrative: General and administrative expenses decreased $291,804 or 34.2% primarily due to a decrease of $189,000 in administrative support services, a decrease of $133,000 in internet services, offset by small increases in various other administrative accounts.  During the latter period of 2009, as we were exiting from a development stage company, we no longer required the consulting services and outside administrative support.  During the three months ended March 31, 2009, we terminated our internet agreement with International Business Machines and as a result, we were required to pay approximately $133,000 as a termination fee.

Professional Fees:  Professional fees remained relatively consistent with a small increase of $32,359.

Wages:  Wages increased $201,289 or 21.2% during the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to 2009. During the latter part of 2009, we terminated the contract and temporary employees; however, we hired some as full time employees, which caused our general and administrative expenses to decrease and our wages to increase.  We have approximately 40 employees at March 31, 2010 compared to 35 employees at March 31, 2009.

 
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Interest and Financing Costs: Interest and financing costs consisted of the following for the periods indicated:

   
March 31,
2010
   
March 31,
2009
   
Increase
(Decrease)
   
% Change
 
Interest expense
  $ 2,806,079     $ 1,629,621     $ 1,176,458       72.2 %
Financing costs
    400,000       2,879,447       (2,479,447 )     -86.1 %
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs
    2,160,816       1,575,471       585,345       37.2 %
Total interest and financing costs
  $ 5,366,895     $ 6,084,539     $ (717,644 )     -11.8 %
 
Interest Expense:  The increase of $1,176,458 or 72.2% in interest expense is due to the increase in our debt in July 2009.  Our average debt was approximately $104 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to approximately $61 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Financing Costs:  The financing costs decreased $2,479,447 or 86.1% from 2009 to 2010 because we did not have any new financing arrangements during the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The $400,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 relates to three months of financing costs related to the Trimarine agreement.

Amortization of Debt Discounts and Debt Issuance Costs:  The increase in the amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs is primarily due to the increase in debt discounts related to warrants and convertible notes that have been issued after March 31, 2009.

Accrued Derivative Liability:  The change in fair value of accrued derivative liability for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was a gain of $3,567,506 compared to a loss of $682,192 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  The change was because the common stock share price decreased from $0.09 per share at December 31, 2009 to $0.08 per share at March 31, 2010 and the decrease in expected life through the passage of time.

Foreign Currency Transaction Gain:  Foreign currency transaction gain was $417,701 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to a loss of $258,497 for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The change is primarily due to the $43 million note payable offset by the $15 million guarantee both of which were denominated in U.S. dollars and the appreciation of the PEN in relation to the U.S. dollar for the periods indicated.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2010, we had $1,208,822 in cash and cash equivalents compared to $735,352 at December 31, 2009.   Our principal demands for liquidity are purchasing raw materials and paying the day to day operations.  As of March 31, 2010, we have convertible debts outstanding of $62,740,044 bearing interest at 10%/12% for interest paid in cash/stock with a due date of September 12, 2012.  We also have notes payable of $43,000,000 bearing an effective interest rate of 10.6%.  The Company will make monthly payments until all principal and interest is fully paid on June 16, 2015.  As of March 31, 2010, we had a negative working capital of $38,623,813 compared to a negative working capital of $37,994,483 as of December 31, 2009.  However, as we are not in compliance with our debt covenants with the note payable, the entire principal amount of $43,000,000 is classified as a current liability.  With the $43,000,000 removed from current liabilities, our working capital for March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 is $4,376,187 and $5,005,517, respectively.

 
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Net cash flows used in operating activities was $5,950,518 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 which was comprised primarily of our net loss of $3,334,450, non cash gains of $956,079, and increases in inventories of $4,072,130, offset primarily by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1,093,810 and $2,336,330, respectively.

During the three months ended March 31, 2010, cash used in investing activities for the purchase of equipment was $18,410.

During the three months ended March 31, 2010, cash provided by financing activities was $6,429,517 which was comprised of $1,036,015 from our deposit with Trimarine and $5,393,502 as a draw down on our “Use restricted cash.”

We do not anticipate significant capital expenditure in the foreseeable future.

Uncertainties and Going-Concern

We have continued to incur losses since exiting from the development stage and has only recently begun principal operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, we incurred a net loss of $3,334,450 and have an accumulated deficit of $103,016,496. In addition, we are in technical non-compliance with certain of our covenants under the Interbank Loan Agreement which requires the $43,000,000 to be classified on the consolidated financial statements as a current liability.  Due to the current liability classification, we have a negative working capital balance of $38,623,813 at March 31, 2010.

We have begun generating revenues from the sale of by-products of products for the period after we ceased to be a development stage company.  During July 2009, we obtained $43,000,000 in additional financing which will provide us with the available cash flow during the coming year.  We are negotiating a waiver of our technical non-compliance and an overall modification of the loan covenants under the Interbank Loan Agreement.  With the additional financing from Interbank, we are able to fund working capital and expect to begin generating significant revenues during the second quarter of 2010.   The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment relating to the recovery and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we discontinue operations.

Due to the uncertainty of our ability to meet our current operating expenses and the capital expenses noted above, in their report on the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements contain additional note disclosures describing the circumstances that lead to this disclosure by our independent auditors.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Performance Bond

On March 27, 2009, we entered into a performance bond agreement (the “Bond Agreement”), with FDS. Under the Bond Agreement, FDS agreed to open a financial bond (the “FDS Bond”) in the amount of up to $2,500,000 required by the Peruvian Authorities to provide the regulatory and other permits necessary to commercialize the Callao Facility as a terminal and bonded warehouse under the laws of Peru for a term of up to twelve months, subject to automatic extension for up to two additional twelve month periods.  The Company paid a fee of $30,000 to extend the agreement to January 31, 2011. The Bond Agreement accrues interest on a monthly basis in the amount of $31,250. As additional consideration for the placement of the Bond Agreement, we issued to FDS seven year cashless warrants (the “FDS Bond Warrants”) to purchase 62,500,000 shares of common stock by which FDS will have the right to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share for every warrant issued. FDS may exchange all or any FDS Bond Warrants at any time after the Effective Date and on or prior to March 31, 2016 for a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of shares that would have been issued upon the exercise of the FDS Bond Warrants pursuant to Section 4 of the Bond Agreement divided by 1.2.  The fair value of the warrants on the date of grant was $4,085,589 which is being amortized over one year.  For the three months ended March 31, 2010, we amortized the remaining $962,632 as interest and financing costs.  FDS may withdraw the FDS Bond at any time and terminate this Agreement if there is an event of default and Plainfield accelerates the obligations in connection with such event of default under the Loan Agreement dated as of September 12, 2007.

 
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Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires our management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported, including the notes thereto, and related disclosures of commitments and contingencies, if any.  We have identified certain accounting policies that are significant to the preparation of our financial statements.  These accounting policies are important for an understanding of our financial condition and results of operation. Critical accounting policies are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial conditions and results of operations and require management's difficult, subjective, or complex judgment, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods.  Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting the estimate may differ significantly from management's current judgments.  We believe the following critical accounting policies involve the most significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate to the determination of depreciation rates for equipment, reserves for slow moving and obsolete inventory, future tax rates used to determine future income taxes, and the carrying values of goodwill and accrued derivative liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates upon which the carrying values were based.

Accrued Derivative Liabilities

We apply ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” which provides a two-step model to determine whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the scope exception in ASC 815-10-15-74. This standard triggers liability accounting on all instruments and embedded features exercisable at strike prices denominated in any currency other than the functional currency of the operating entity in Peru.  Using the criteria in ASC 815, we determine which instruments or embedded features that require liability accounting and record the fair values as an accrued derivative liability. The changes in the values of the accrued derivative liabilities are shown in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as “gain (loss) on change in fair value of accrued derivative liabilities.”

 
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Fair Value Measurements

For certain financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term debt, the carrying amounts approximate their fair values due to their short maturities. In addition, we have long-term debt with financial institutions. The carrying amounts of the line of credit and other long-term liabilities approximate their fair values based on current rates of interest for instruments with similar characteristics.

ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held us. ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments” defines fair value, and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures.  The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of their fair values because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:

· 
Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

· 
Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

· 
Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
 
We analyze all financial instruments with features of both liabilities and equity under ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity,” and ASC 815.

Concentrations

Our operations are primarily in Peru and virtually all of our assets and liabilities are giving rise to market risks from changes in foreign currency rates. The financial risk is the risk to our operations that arise from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and the degree of volatility of these rates. Currently, we do not use derivative instruments to reduce our exposure to foreign currency risks.

Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment,” the carrying value of intangible assets and other long-lived assets is reviewed on a regular basis for the existence of facts or circumstances that may suggest impairment. We recognize impairment when the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. Impairment losses, if any, are measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value.

Foreign Currency Translation

Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. Our subsidiaries use their local currencies, the PEN, as their functional currencies. Assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.

 
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Revenue Recognition

In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) Topic 13, “Revenue Recognition,” we recognize revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The four criteria under SAB 104 are:
 
·
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists
·
Delivery has occurred
·
The sales price is fixed or determinable
·
Collection is reasonably assured

Stock-based Compensation

We record stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation.”  ASC 718 requires companies to measure compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation at fair value at the grant date and recognize the expense over the employee’s requisite service period. Under ASC 718, our volatility is based on the historical volatility of our stock or the expected volatility of similar companies. The expected life assumption is primarily based on historical exercise patterns and employee post-vesting termination behavior. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which was developed for use in estimating the fair value of options. Option-pricing models require the input of highly complex and subjective variables including the expected life of options granted and our expected stock price volatility over a period equal to or greater than the expected life of the options. Because changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimated value of our employee stock options, it is management’s opinion that the Black-Scholes option-pricing model may not provide an accurate measure of the fair value of the employee stock options. Although the fair value of employee stock options is determined in accordance with ASC 718 using an option-pricing model, that value may not be indicative of the fair value observed in a willing buyer/willing seller market transaction.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” ASC 740 requires a company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

Under ASC 740, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The evaluation of a tax position is a two-step process. The first step is to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation based on the technical merits of that position. The second step is to measure a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. A tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent period in which the threshold is met. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not criteria should be de-recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which the threshold is no longer met. Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the year incurred.  No significant penalties or interest relating to income taxes have been incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2008. GAAP also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition.

 
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Recent Pronouncements

On December 15, 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic 820 “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”.  This ASU requires some new disclosures and clarifies some existing disclosure requirements about fair value measurement as set forth in Codification Subtopic 820-10. The FASB’s objective is to improve these disclosures and, thus, increase the transparency in financial reporting.  The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

On February 25, 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-09 Subsequent Events Topic 855 “Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements,” effective immediately. The amendments in the ASU remove the requirement for an SEC filer to disclose a date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in both issued and revised financial statements. Revised financial statements include financial statements revised as a result of either correction of an error or retrospective application of U.S. GAAP. The FASB believes these amendments remove potential conflicts with the SEC’s literature. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

On March 5, 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-11 Derivatives and Hedging Topic 815 “Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives.” This ASU clarifies the guidance within the derivative literature that exempts certain credit related features from analysis as potential embedded derivatives requiring separate accounting. The ASU specifies that an embedded credit derivative feature related to the transfer of credit risk that is only in the form of subordination of one financial instrument to another is not subject to bifurcation from a host contract under ASC 815-15-25, Derivatives and Hedging — Embedded Derivatives — Recognition. All other embedded credit derivative features should be analyzed to determine whether their economic characteristics and risks are “clearly and closely related” to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract and whether bifurcation is required. The ASU is effective for the Company on July 1, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

Not applicable.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2010. Based upon such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of March 31, 2010, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective. This conclusion by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer does not relate to reporting periods after March 31, 2010.

 
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This conclusion is based upon material weaknesses that relate to the following:
 
1.  Accounting and Finance Personnel Weaknesses – Our current accounting staff is relatively small and we do not have the required infrastructure of meeting the higher demands of being a U.S. public company.
 
2.  Lack of Internal Audit Function – We lack sufficient resources to perform the internal audit function.
 
In order to mitigate these material weaknesses to the fullest extent possible, all financial reports are reviewed by an outside accounting firm that is not our audit firm. All unexpected results are investigated. At any time, if it appears that any control can be implemented to continue to mitigate such weaknesses, it will be immediately implemented. The Company is in the process of complying with SOX 404 during 2010 and will be implementing additional internal controls over accounting and financial reporting. 
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings against us, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial stockholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our company.

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

Not applicable. 
 
ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.  (Removed and Reserved)
 
None.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
(a) 
None.
 
(b) 
There were no changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to our board of directors.
 
 
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Item 6. Exhibits

31.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
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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.

 
PURE BIOFUELS CORP.
 
       
Date: May 14, 2010
By:
/s/ Carlos Alberto Pinto
 
   
Carlos Alberto Pinto
 
   
Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
       
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

Signature
 
Title
 
Date
         
/s/ Carlos Alberto Pinto
 
Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
May 14, 2010
Carlos Alberto Pinto
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
         
/s/ Gustavo Goyzueta
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
May 14, 2010
Gustavo Goyzueta
 
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
   
 
 
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