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EX-10.1 - EXHIBIT 10.1 - Crownbutte Wind Power, Inc. | ex10-1.htm |
EX-31 - EXHIBIT 31 - Crownbutte Wind Power, Inc. | ex31.htm |
EX-32 - EXHIBIT 32 - Crownbutte Wind Power, Inc. | ex32.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission File Number: 333-156467
Crownbutte Wind Power, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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20-0844584
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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111 5th Avenue NE
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Mandan, ND
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58554
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(701) 667-2073
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). The registrant has not been phased into the Interactive Data reporting system. Yes Noþ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of May 20, 2011, there were 38,110,805 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
CROWNBUTTE WIND POWER, INC.
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Part I – Financial Information
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Item 1
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Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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Item 2
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Item 3
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Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosure About Market Risk
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Item 4
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Controls and Procedures
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Part II – Other Information
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Item 1
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Legal Proceedings
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Item 1A
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Risk Factors
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Item 2
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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Item 3
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Defaults Upon Senior Securities
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Item 4
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Removed and Reserved
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Item 5
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Other Information
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Item 6
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Exhibits
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Signatures
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements.
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Crownbutte Wind Power, Inc.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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ASSETS
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March 31, 2011
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December 31, 2010
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Current Assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ | 109 | $ | 18 | ||||
Other current assets
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300 | 650 | ||||||
Total current assets
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409 | 668 | ||||||
Other assets:
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Interconnect application deposits
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170,781 | 191,953 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $77,393 and $71,142
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110,666 | 116,917 | ||||||
Total other assets
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281,447 | 308,870 | ||||||
$ | 281,856 | $ | 309,538 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$ | 453,850 | $ | 476,151 | ||||
Accrued expenses
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427,924 | 539,860 | ||||||
Stockholder loans payable
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205,000 | 205,000 | ||||||
Due to stockholder
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86,687 | - | ||||||
Due to officer
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26,628 | 33,991 | ||||||
Total current liabilities
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1,200,089 | 1,255,002 | ||||||
Total liabilities
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1,200,089 | 1,255,002 | ||||||
Stockholders' deficit:
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Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized none issued and outstanding
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Common stock, $0.001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 35,860,805 and 34,660,805 issued and outstandingat March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
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35,860 | 34,660 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital
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6,985,995 | 6,838,862 | ||||||
Retained earnings deficit
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(7,940,088 | ) | (7,818,986 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' deficit
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(918,233 | ) | (945,464 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit
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$ | 281,856 | $ | 309,538 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Crownbutte Wind Power, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the three months ended March 31,
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2010
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Operating expenses:
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General and administrative
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$ | 108,933 | $ | 271,832 | ||||
Depreciation expense
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6,251 | 7,005 | ||||||
Total operating expenses
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115,184 | 278,837 | ||||||
Net operating loss
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(115,184 | ) | (278,837 | ) | ||||
Other income (expenses):
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Interest expense
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(5,918 | ) | (91,539 | ) | ||||
Gain (loss) on disposal of fixed assets
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Total other income (expenses)
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(5,918 | ) | (82,657 | ) | ||||
Net loss
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$ | (121,102 | ) | $ | (361,494 | ) | ||
Basid and diluted - net loss per common share
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$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||
Basid and diluted - weighted average common shares outstanding
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35,337,472 | 31,380,800 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Crownbutte Wind Power, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Cash flows from operating activities:
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Net loss
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$ | (121,102 | ) | $ | (361,494 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
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Depreciation
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6,251 | 7,005 | ||||||
Stock-based interest payment
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- | 89,712 | ||||||
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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Current assets
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Other assets
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21,172 | (208,455 | ) | |||||
Increase (decrease)in:
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Accounts payable
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17,699 | 4,209 | ||||||
Accrued expenses
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(3,603 | ) | 71,267 | |||||
Total adjustments
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41,869 | (45,144 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities
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(79,233 | ) | (406,638 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities:
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Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets
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Net cash provided by investing activities
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Cash flows from financing activities:
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Proceeds from stockholder loans
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Proceeds from stockholder advances
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86,687 | - | ||||||
Net proceeds of private placement
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Payments on officer loan
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(7,363 | ) | (11,500 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities
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79,324 | 363,500 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
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91 | (10,850 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
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18 | 17,322 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
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$ | 109 | $ | 6,472 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
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Cash paid during the year for:
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Interest paid
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$ | - | $ | 1,872 | ||||
Income taxes
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$ | - | $ | - | ||||
Noncash transactions:
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Accounts payable converted to common stock
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$ | 40,000 | $ | - | ||||
Accrued compensation converted to common stock
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$ | 108,333 | $ | - | ||||
Stockholder loan payable converted to common stock
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$ | - | $ | 20,000 | ||||
Unamortized debt discount
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$ | - | $ | 148,000 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited interim financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. We suggest that these interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, as filed with the SEC. We believe that all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein and that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year as reported in Form 10-K have been omitted.
Reclassifications.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Crownbutte’s has incurred material recurring losses from operations. Since inception, Crownbutte’s has incurred losses of approximately $7.94 million. In addition, Crownbutte is experiencing a continuing operating cash flow deficiency. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about Crownbutte’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Crownbutte is pursuing, and will continue to pursue, additional equity financing and/or debt financing while managing cash flow in an effort to provide funds and cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis and to support wind project development activities.
The consolidated financial statements do not contain any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liability that may result should Crownbutte be unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 3 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
On February 2, 2011 the Company issued 900,000 shares of common stock valued at $108,333 to pay salaries accrued as of December 31, 2010.
On March 3, 2011 the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock valued at $40,000 to pay expenses in accounts payable as of December 31, 2010.
NOTE 4 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the quarter, the Company borrowed funds from a stockholder totaling $86, 687 to assist with daily operations.
During the quarter, the Company made payments totaling $7,363 towards a loan from an officer.
NOTE 5 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On November 3, 2009, the Company was served with a lawsuit filed against us in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas under Case ID: 091100318. Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, LLP (the plaintiffs) filed a claim against the Company for nonpayment of legal fees and are seeking to recover $93,526 plus interest, attorneys’ fees and costs. This claim arose as a result of legal services provided in the Centre Square Capital, LLC arbitration claim filed August 19, 2008.
On December 14, 2009, the Company received a Notice of Intent to Take Default Judgment from Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, LLP for the unpaid balance of $93,526. The Company has been working with the plaintiff to make payments on the debt. In exchange, the plaintiffs have agreed to postpone execution of the judgment.
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As a result of certain payments, the amount owed to Stradley was reduced to $73,526. On March 9, 2011, a Consent Judgment was filed in the pending litigation providing for entry of judgment against the Company in the amount of $73,526. Thereafter, on March 23, 2011, a Forbearance Agreement was entered into between the Company and Stradley pursuant to which the Company agreed to make monthly payments to Stradley of $3,500 commencing on the execution of the Forbearance Agreement and the 30th day of each month thereafter in exchange for Stradley’s forbearance from executing on the Consent Judgment. In addition, the Company agreed to (a) increase the payments to $7,000 per month commencing on the next payment date after the Company is successful in receiving any funds in excess of $500,000 for project development, and (b) the issuance of 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock which, upon being registered, could be sold by Stradley with the net sales proceeds being applied to reduce the amount due from the Company. If any payments or the shares are not timely delivered, Stradley may immediately, without notice or demand, institute and otherwise pursue any and all actions, rights and remedies arising from, or related to, the Consent Judgment.
If the Company should default and be unable to make scheduled payments under the terms of the Forbearance Agreement, Stradley will have the right and ability to execute on the Consent Judgment entered against the Company. Should Stadley do so, the only liquid assets currently available to satisfy the judgment are the Company’s interconnect application deposits for Wibaux and Elgin. Forfeiture of the deposits would significantly impair the status of our project queue positions. Loss of queue position may require new applications, additional deposits and development costs, and several years to obtain shovel-ready status for these two projects.
The Company owed $70,026 as of March 31, 2011 which is included in accounts payable.
NOTE 6 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 4, 2011, the Company settled and satisfied $125,000 of a $246,460 indebtedness due to Gottbetter and Partners, LLP with the issuance of 2,083,333 shares of restricted common stock.
On April 8, 2011, the Company settled and satisfied $10,665 of indebtedness due to a creditor with the issuance of 166,667 shares of restricted common stock.
At the directive of the Securities and Exchange Commission to use “plain English” in its public filings, the Company will use such terms as “we”, “our” and “us” in place of Crownbutte Wind Power, Inc. or “the Company.” When such terms are used in this manner throughout this document they are in reference only to the corporation, Crownbutte Wind Power, Inc. and its subsidiary, and are not used in reference to the board of directors, corporate officers, management, or any individual employee or group of employees.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 10-Q includes “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. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 10-Q, including, without limitation, the statements under both “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” and “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation” located herein regarding the Company’s financial position and liquidity, the amount of and its ability to make debt service payments, its strategies, financial instruments, and other matters, are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are disclosed in this Form 10-Q.
History
We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 9, 2004, under the name ProMana Solutions, Inc. In July, 2008, in connection with a merger transaction with and into Crownbutte ND, a North Dakota limited liability company, we changed our name to Crownbutte Wind Power, Inc. Following the merger, we continued Cronwbutte ND’s business operations to develop wind parks as a publicly-traded company. Contemporaneously with the merger, our then-existing assets and liabilities were transferred to a wholly-owned subsidiary, Pro Mana Technologies, Inc., and all outstanding shares of the wholly-owned subsidiary were transferred to certain pre-merger shareholders in exchange for the surrender and cancellation of shares of our common stock and certain warrants to purchase shares of our common stock. For further information concerning our prior history and the foregoing merger transaction, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as filed with the SEC on April 18, 2011.
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We are a development state wind power generation company engaged in the business of developing wind power generation facilities from “green field” (or blank state) up to and including operation. Our development efforts are primarily focused upon wind power generation facilities in the 10 MW to 40 MW range, sometimes larger. Our principal executive offices are currently located at 111 5th Avenue NE, Mandan, ND 58554.
We are currently involved in the development of 12 separate wind projects having approximately 638 MW, or more (0 MW currently in operation), of total potential generating capacity. For further description and details of these projects, the wind energy industry and other matters impacing our business operations, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, as filed with the SEC on April 18, 2011. All projects will require that we obtain substantial additional financing and/or equity, obtaining of construction and project debt financing and establishing turbine supply relationships. There are no assurances that we will be able to obtain any additional financing and/or equity and, even if obtained, that any of our wind power generation facilities will ultimately become operational or generate sufficient revenues to be profitable. Similarly, there are no assurances that we will be able to establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with a turbine supply company in order to able to develop any of our wind energy projects.
Last year, the Company was notified by the Midwest Independent Systems Operator (MISO) that two of our projects, the Elgin, ND project and the Wibaux, MT project, have entered the final facility study stage of the interconnection queue and will obtain interconnection agreements this year. With the Company receiving an interconnection agreement, it should be positioned to obtain financing and begin construction of those projects by the end of 2011, subject to financing. Both of these 20 MW projects qualify for the U.S. Treasury Department renewable energy grant program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (discussed elsewhere in this report), when an interconnection agreement is received, financing obtained, and at least 5% of construction begins before December 31, 2010. The grant amount for most wind projects is equal to 30% of the authorized capital costs of the project.
We have had limited revenues since our inception, and, accordingly, have incurred losses from our operations. For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, we incurred net losses of $(121,102) and have an accumulated deficit since inception of $(7,940,088). We currently have no revenues. The potential future revenues we expect from our wind power generation projects, will not be generated until sometime after the end of our current year, December 31, 2011, perhaps longer, and will require the expenditure of additional capital, obtaining of construction and project debt financing and establishing turbine supply relationships.
For the foreseeable future, our operating plan is dependent upon both the ability to conserve existing cash resources and the ability to obtain additional capital through equity financing and/or debt financing in an effort to provide the necessary funds and cash flow to meet our obligations on a timely basis and to support our wind power project development activities. In the event that we are unable to conserve existing cash resources and/or obtain the additional and necessary capital, we may have to cease or significantly curtail our operations. This could materially impact our ability to continue operations.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Since our inception, we have had limited revenues, and, accordingly, have incurred losses from our operations. For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, we incurred net losses of $(121,102) and have an accumulated deficit since inception of $(7,940,088). We currently have no revenues. The potential future revenues we expect from our wind power generation projects, will not be generated until sometime after the end of our current year, December 31, 2011, and will require the expenditure of additional capital, obtaining of construction and project debt financing and establishing turbine supply relationships. These factors, among others, indicate that we may be unable to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time
As of March 31, 2011, we had cash of $109 and working capital deficit of $1,199,680. This compares to cash of $18 and a working capital deficit of $1,254,334 at December 31, 2010. Based on commitments arising from our consulting agreements and other general and administrative expenses, we anticipate that operating expenses during each succeeding quarter will be, at a minimum, approximately $75,000. This amount does not include any capital requirements for our wind energy projects or project development costs which may be incurred. Based on the foregoing, we will not have sufficient cash resources to finance our operations except for several months unless we are able to raise additional equity financing and/or debt financing in the immediate future. We have commenced, and will continue to pursue, efforts to raise additional equity financing and/or debt financing from a variety of sources and means. There are no assurances that we will be able to obtain any additional financing and/or equity and, even if obtained, that such financing will be in a sufficient amount to be able to continue operations for a sufficient period until one or more of our wind power generation facilities become operational or until we can generate sufficient revenues to be profitable.
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Recent Financings
As of the fiscal year ended at December 31, 2010, we completed various financings. For further description and details of these financings, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, as filed with SEC on April 18, 2011.
During the three months ending March 31, 2011, we received $86,687 in loans from a stockholder. There are no assurances that this shareholder will continue to loan us funds, or that the amount of any additional funds loaned us will be sufficient to pay various costs and expenses which we may incur.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010:
Overview. We have generated minimal revenues to date. The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2011 (the “2011 Period”) was $121,102 compared to a net loss of $361,494 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 (the “2010 Period”), a decrease of $240,392.
Revenues. We generated no revenues from our operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 or for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Our operations have focused upon various business planning and wind power project development activities since inception, and have not generated any revenues.
Expenses. Our operating expenses were $115,184 for the 2011 Period compared to operating expenses of $278,837 for the 2010 Period, a decrease of $163,653. This decrease in operating expenses is primarily attributable to a $162,899 decrease in general and administrative expense for the 2011 Period as compared to the 2010 Period.
Our net other expenses/income for the 2011 Period were ($5,918) as compared to ($82,657) for the 2010 Period. Our other expenses included a gain on sale of fixed assets of $0 as compared to a gain of $8,882 in the 2010 Period and interest expense of $5,918 for the 2011 Period as compared to $91,539 for the 2010 Period.
Off Balance Sheet Transactions, Arrangements, or Obligations.
We have no material off balance sheet transactions, arrangements or obligations.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
As a “smaller reporting company” (as defined by §229.10(f)(1)), we are not required to provide the information required by this item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed for the purpose of insuring that information required to be disclosed in our SEC reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
As of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. In the course of this evaluation, our management considered the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the annual period ended December 31, 2010. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.
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We have identified the following material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting:
Lack of Independent Board of Directors and Audit Committee
Management is aware that an audit committee composed of the requisite number of independent members along with a qualified financial expert has not yet been established. Considering the costs associated with procuring and providing the infrastructure to support an independent audit committee and the limited number of transactions, management has concluded that the risks associated with the lack of an independent audit committee are not sufficient to justify the creation of such a committee at this time. Management will periodically reevaluate this situation.
Lack of Segregation of Duties
Management is aware that there is a lack of segregation of duties at the Company due to the small number of employees dealing with general administrative and financial matters. However, at this time management has decided that considering the abilities of the employees now involved and the control procedures in place, the risks associated with such lack of segregation are low and the potential benefits of adding employees to clearly segregate duties do not justify the substantial expenses associated with such increases. Management will periodically reevaluate this situation.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures and our internal controls over financing reporting on an ongoing basis. We are committed to taking further action and implementing additional enhancements or improvements, as necessary, and as funds allow.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 that have materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters that may arise from time to time that may harm business.
Except for the matter described below, other than routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business that we do not expect, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on us, there is no currently pending legal proceeding and, as far as we are aware, no governmental authority is contemplating any proceeding to which we are a party or to which any of our properties is subject.
Stradley Litigation Matter.
For description of the litigation commenced against us in 2009 by law firm of Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, LLP (“Stradley”), see our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as filed with the SEC on April 18, 2011.
On March 9, 2011, a Consent Judgment was filed in the pending litigation providing for entry of judgment in favor of Stradley and against the Company in the amount of $73,526. Thereafter, on March 23, 2011, a Forbearance Agreement was entered into between the Company and Stradley pursuant to which the Company agreed to make monthly payments to Stradley of $3,500 commencing on the execution of the Forbearance Agreement and the 30th day of each month thereafter in exchange for Stradley’s forbearance from executing on the Consent Judgment. In addition, the Company agreed to (a) increase the payments to $7,000 per month commencing on the next payment date after the Company is successful in receiving any funds in excess of $500,000 for project development, and (b) the issuance of 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock which, upon being registered, could be sold by Stradley with the net sales proceeds being applied to reduce the amount due from the Company. If any payments or the shares are not timely delivered, Stradley may immediately, without notice or demand, institute and otherwise pursue any and all actions, rights and remedies arising from, or related to, the Consent Judgment.
If the Company should default and be unable to make scheduled payments under the terms of the Forbearance Agreement, Stradley will have the right and ability to execute on the Consent Judgment entered against the Company. Should Stadley do so, the only liquid assets currently available to satisfy the judgment are the Company’s interconnect application deposits for Wibaux and Elgin. Forfeiture of the deposits would significantly impair the status of our project queue positions. Loss of queue position may require new applications, additional deposits and development costs, and several years to obtain shovel-ready status for these two projects.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
As a “smaller reporting company” (as defined by §229.10(f)(1)), we are not required to provide the information required by this item.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On February 2, 2011 the Company issued 900,000 shares of common stock valued at $108,333 to pay salaries accrued as of December 31, 2010. We relied upon the exemption from federal registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on our belief that the issuance of such shares did not involve a public offering or general solicitation. We reasonably believed that the third party (being an officer of the Company) has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters so that he was capable of evaluating the risks of the investment. The certificate evidencing the subject shares contains a restrictive investment legend noted thereon.
On March 3, 2011 the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock valued at $40,000 to pay expenses in accounts payable as of December 31, 2010. We relied upon the exemption from federal registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on our belief that the issuance of such shares did not involve a public offering or general solicitation. We reasonably believed that the third party has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters so that the third party is capable of evaluating the risks of the investment. The certificate evidencing the subject shares contains a restrictive investment legend noted thereon.
None.
Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)
None
None
Item 6. Exhibits.
The following Exhibits are being filed or furnished with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Exhibit
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Number
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Description
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10.1
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*
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Forbearance Agreement dated March 23, 2011 between the Company and Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
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31.1
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*
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Certification Pursuant to Section 302(a) of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Mark Schaftlein, Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
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32.1
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*
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Mark Schaftlein, Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) (This certification is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CROWNBUTTE WIND POWER, INC.
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Dated: May 20, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Mark Schaftlein
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Mark Schaftlein
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Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
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Number
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Description
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10.1
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Forbearance Agreement dated March 23, 2011 between the Company and Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
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31.1
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Certification Pursuant to Section 302(a) of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Mark Schaftlein, Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
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32.1
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Mark Schaftlein, Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) (This certification is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.)
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