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EX-31.1 - CERTIFICATE OF RAJ RAJESWARAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PURSUANT TO SECTION?302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002. - SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.exhibit311.htm
EX-10.4 - INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, CFO - SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.exhibit104.htm
EX-10.6 - INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, CORPORATE SECRETARY - SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.exhibit106.htm
EX-32.2 - CERTIFICATE OF PAUL BOLDY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002. - SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.exhibit322.htm
EX-32.1 - CERTIFICATE OF RAJ RAJESWARAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PURSUANT TO SECTION?906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002. - SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.exhibit321.htm
EX-24.1 - POWER OF ATTORNEY - SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.exhibit241.htm
EX-31.2 - CERTIFICATE OF PAUL BOLDY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PURSUANT TO SECTION?302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002. - SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.exhibit312.htm
EX-21.1 - SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY - SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.exhibit211.htm
EX-10.15 - 2011 SHARE OPTION PLAN - SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.exhibit1015.htm

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

Form 10-K

ý    ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011.

¨    TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to  _______.

Commission file number:  000-52794

Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada

 

20-4475552

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

999 18th Street, Suite 3000, Denver, CO                       80202

(Address of principal executive offices)                    (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone, including area code:    (866) 680-7649

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:  None.

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:          

Common Stock, $0.0001 par value

Not Applicable

(Title of class)

(Name of each exchange on which registered)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  
Yes  ¨  No ý

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes  ¨  No ý

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  ý  No ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   ý

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.

Large accelerated filer ¨

Accelerated filer ¨

Non-accelerated filer   ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes  ¨  No ý

As of August 31, 2010, the aggregate market value of the Company’s common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the closing price ($0.70) was:   $25,435,480

The number of shares of our common stock outstanding as of May 25, 2011 was:   47,397,007

Documents Incorporated by Reference:  Parts of our definitive proxy statement to be prepared and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after February 28, 2011 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.



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FORM 10-K

SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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PART I

Item 1.         Business.

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Item 1A.       Risk Factors.

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Item 1B.       Unresolved Staff Comments.

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Item 2.         Properties.

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Item 3.         Legal Proceedings.

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Item 4.         (Removed and Reserved).

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PART II

Item 5.         Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

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Item 6.        Selected Financial Data.

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Item 7.        Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
 Operations.

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Item 7A.      Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

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Item 8.         Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

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Item 9.         Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

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Item 9A.       Controls and Procedures.

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Item 9B.       Other Information.

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PART III

Item 10.         Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

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Item 11.         Executive Compensation.

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Item 12.         Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related  Stockholder Matters.

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Item 13.         Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

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Item 14.         Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

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PART IV

Item 15.        Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

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Glossary

 

Signature Page

 

Exhibit Index

 



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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This annual report contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," "intends," and other variations of these words or comparable words.  In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of events, circumstances or trends and that do not relate to historical matters are forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond our control.  Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this document, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  A wide variety of factor could cause or contribute to such differences and could adversely impact revenues, profitability, cash flows and capital needs.  There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this document will, in fact, transpire or prove to be accurate.  These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks in the section entitled “Risk Factors” that may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

Important factors that may cause the actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements, projections or other expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

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ability to secure adequate financing on a timely basis

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ability to complete work program, which is a condition of maintaining our permits in good standing

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changes in our business strategy;

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the timing of exploration expenditures;

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access and availability of materials, equipment, supplies, labor and supervision, power and water;

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results of current and future exploration activities;

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accidents and labor disputes;

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disappointing results from our exploration or development efforts;

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decline in demand for our common stock;

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changes in general market conditions;

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investor perception of our industry or our prospects;

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technological changes in the oil and gas exploration industry, including technological innovations by competitors or in competing technologies;

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the proximity of natural gas production to natural gas pipelines;

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the availability of pipeline capacity;

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the demand for oil and natural gas by utilities and other end users;

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the availability of alternate fuel sources;

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the effect of inclement weather;

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changes in oil and gas exploration, processing and overhead costs;

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unexpected changes in business and economic conditions;

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changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates;

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commodity price fluctuations, including changes in the worldwide price for oil and gas;

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government regulation of oil and natural gas marketing;

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government regulation of natural gas sold or transported in interstate commerce; and

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local and community impacts and issues.



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Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.  You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report.  Except as required by law, we do not undertake to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

As used in this annual report, “Sentry,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Sentry Petroleum Ltd., unless otherwise indicated.

If you are not familiar with the technical terms used in this report, please refer to the definitions of these terms under the caption “Glossary” at the end of Item 15 of this report.


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PART I

ITEM 1.  

Business.

Overview

We were incorporated in the state of Nevada under the name Summit Exploration Inc. on February 23, 2006 and changed our name to Sentry Petroleum Ltd. on December 5, 2007.  We are an exploration stage company engaged in the assessment, acquisition, exploration and development of oil, gas, and other hydrocarbon properties in Australia and other regions in Austral Asia.  Our registered office and agent for service is located at 5190 Neil Road, Suite 430, Reno Nevada 89501 and our principal corporate office is located at 999 18th Street, Suite 3000 Denver, Colorado 80202. We maintain an operation's office in Perth, Australia.


In an effort to evaluate exploration interests that meet our criteria, we assess the potential of properties in Australia and Austral Asia.  Our current focus is on the exploration of properties for which we acquired four exploration permits (Authority to Prospect 862, 864, 865, and 866) to exclusively engage in exploration for oil and gas in central Queensland, Australia. Each of the ATPs have a maximum term of 12 years commencing in 2008, but can be terminated earlier for failure to carryout exploration work programs on the properties underlying these permits. Our obligations on the four ATPs include geophysical, geological and engineering studies, obtaining additional seismic data and drilling of wells on each of the permits prior to February 2012. We have completed our geophysical, geological and engineering studies, but will have to obtain seismic data and drill wells. The total estimated cost to complete our remaining obligations under the ATPs is approximately $19.5 million (see footnotes to financial statements for further detail on our exploration obligations). If we do not complete on our work obligations there is a risk that we will lose our rights to continue operations on our permits. In order for us to complete on our obligations we will have to raise additional funds. There can be no assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funds to complete our obligations.  


We have commenced our exploration program on ATP 862, 864, 865, and 866.  Our exploration activities have been extremely limited, and to a great extent, have relied upon publicly available information of exploration work performed by prior permit holders.  We hold a 100% working interest in ATP 862, 864, 865, and 866, subject to a 7% gross overriding royalty payable to the original tenure holder. On March 14, 2011, we awarded an option to Sino American Oil Company (“Sino”) for $25,000. The option gives Sino the right to earn a 70% interest in ATP 865 and 866 by drilling one conventional well to a depth of 1,660 meters and to shoot 100 line Km of seismic. After completion of the conventional well, which is expected to be completed by December 2011, we will have the option to increase our interest to 50% by paying 40% of the well costs. In the aggregate, our ATP permits encompass approximately 6.9 million net acres.  


These properties underlying our ATP permits are without any known reserves and our proposed plan of exploration is exploratory in nature.  There is no assurance that we will discover commercial quantities of hydrocarbons.  In addition, even if hydrocarbons are discovered, the costs of development may render any hydrocarbons found to be not commercially viable.  If we do not find hydrocarbon reserves or are unable to develop reserves, either because we do not have sufficient capital or the costs of extraction are uneconomical, we will have to cease operations.


As part of our regular business activities, we routinely review and assess interests in exploration or production properties in Australia and Austral Asia for our possible acquisition.  We seek additional properties or permits that we believe have the potential to add shareholder value.  There can be no assurance that we will be successful in acquiring additional property interests or permits.  In order to acquire any additional exploration or production properties, we will need to secure additional financing.

The assessment includes geochemical and petrological review to determine petroleum source potential and reservoir quality, interpretation and reinterpretation of existing seismic data, as well as consideration of discoveries made by third parties on properties adjacent to, or, depending on circumstances, in the area of the properties we are assessing. Geological conditions are however, unpredictable. The analysis of geochemical, petrological, seismic data, and discovery of reserves on properties adjacent to, or in the area of properties under consideration is no assurance that commercially recoverable reserves of oil and gas will be discovered on properties acquired or under consideration.



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We require significant additional funding to complete the work program we committed to when acquiring our current exploration properties. We anticipate raising additional financing through the sale of equity securities to finance these exploration obligations, although there can be no assurance that such funding will be available. To date we have held preliminary discussions related to potential future funding. In the event that future equity financing cannot be raised or negotiations for funding are not successful, our plan of operations will be significantly curtailed. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully raise the capital required, when required, to meet these additional costs. Additionally, there can be no assurance that if we are successful in securing funding that we will be successful in discovering commercial quantities of hydrocarbons, or that we will have access to funds to develop a successful discovery without significant dilution or cost to our stockholders.

Our business plan is limited in its scope and we intend to derive all of our revenue from a discovery of commercial quantities of hydrocarbons. Specifically, discovering sufficient quantities of hydrocarbons to warrant their profitable development. We have no other business plans and if we are unsuccessful in discovering commercial quantities of hydrocarbons our business will fail.

Summary of our Property Interests

A description of each our four exploration permits (Authority to Prospect 862, 864, 865, and 866) for properties located in Australia and the conditions that we must meet to exercise these options is set forth in Item 2 of this annual report.

Effect of Governmental Regulation on Our Business


Queensland and Australia Petroleum and Coal Exploration Permits

The following is a brief outline of the requirements associated with exploration permits in Queensland Australia and some of the associated expenses incurred in securing approval from the Department of Mines and Energy on ATP permits.

In Queensland, Australia, an onshore exploration permit is a form of tenure granted by the Queensland government under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004. The Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act grants two different types of petroleum tenure, an authority to prospect (ATP) for exploration and a petroleum lease (PL) for development upon commercial discovery of oil or gas. In this context petroleum is defined to include a substance consisting of hydrocarbons that occur naturally in the earth’s crust. However the legislation specifically excludes, among other resources, coal. The maximum land area for an ATP tenure is approximately 7,500 sq. km and approximately 225 sq. km for a PL. In each case the area must form a single parcel of land. For an ATP the maximum term for tenure is 12 years (including the initial term and any renewal terms). For a PL the term is 30 years although a PL may be renewed which, in aggregate with previous terms, may take the total term of the PL beyond 30 years. Applications for renewal of an ATP petroleum tenure must be made within sixty business days before the end of the existing term and eighty business days before the end of the existing term for a PL.

The work program with a total commitment of approximately $19.5 million over the next year has been approved by the state government for ATP 862, 864, 865 and 866. Initial work programs have a maximum term of four years and set out the description of the geological model for which we based our work program, our assessment of the potential of discovery and the rationale for the proposed exploration activities. To extend our interest beyond the initial four-year grant we will be required to submit a new application to the Minister at least twenty, but not more than sixty, business days before the end of the existing work program. If a later work program is not submitted before the end of the existing work program and we fail to comply with a notice requiring submission of a later work program our ATPs will be cancelled.

If we make a commercial discovery, we can make an application for the grant of a PL. The initial term of  the ATP will continue until a decision is made on the PL application, even if the term of the ATP would otherwise have expired. Under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act, the holder of an ATP has a right of entitlement to the grant of a PL but must satisfy the Minister that the prescribed requirements have been complied with. Specifically; the Minister must have approved the applicant's proposed initial development plan and the Minister must be satisfied that the applicant has sufficient financial and technical resources to carry out the proposed petroleum production or storage activities.



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An Exploration Permit Coal (EPC) is awarded pursuant to the Mineral Resources Act 1989 and specifically authorizes a permit holder the right to explore for coal and a product that may be extracted or produced by an underground gasification process for coal or oil shale. An EPC is awarded for an initial period of five years.

Environmental Laws

A complex legislative framework governs environmental regulation for petroleum activities in Australia. The administering authority imposes standard codes of environmental compliance. These codes are used to regulate certain petroleum activities like exploration and development. The environmental assessment process for an ATP is based on whether we are able to comply with the relevant code of environmental compliance and operate within the criteria for exploration. The codes were developed to provide a simplified approval process for ATP activities and include such requirements as how to operate projects in compliance with standard environmental conditions, references to best practice environmental management and advisory notes that provide technical guidelines.


The criteria for an ATP activity are whether potential harm to the environment by the proposed work program can be managed through compliance with the standard environmental codes of environmental compliance. We have received the required environmental authority to complete our proposed work program on the four ATP permits. In case we are successful in discovering economic quantities and oil or gas, we will face additional stringent environmental regulations for production. Of particular consideration in Queensland is the treatment of coal seam gas water.


The production of coal seam gas (“CSG”) produces substantial quantities of water. As a CSG operator, we will be required to submit environmental management plans demonstrating how we plan to manage CSG water. The environmental management plan must include information about CSG water, such as: expected flow rate, quantity and quality expected to be generated, proposed management, including use, treatment, storage or disposal, criteria against which we will monitor and assess the management of CSG water, and proposed actions we will take should any management criteria not be satisfied. We will also be required to submit an annual evaluation of how effective and appropriate management of CSG water has been. If it is determined that CSG water has not been appropriately managed, we will need to outline actions to ensure appropriate management in the future. The development of an environmental management plan will add costs to our operations that at this point are unknown. There is also no guarantee that we are able to develop an approved environmental management plan in a timely manner and any delays can result in additional expenses.


Building of infrastructure such as pipeline or gas reticulation facilities are also subject to approval by environmental authorities. Management has not undertaken due diligence to ascertain the extent of the environmental approval process for infrastructure developments.  


Competition


The oil and natural gas industry is intensely competitive, and we compete with other companies that have greater resources. Many of these companies not only explore for and produce oil and natural gas, but also carry on midstream and refining operations and market petroleum and other products on a regional, national or worldwide basis. These companies may be able to pay more for productive oil and natural gas properties and exploratory prospects or define, evaluate, bid for and purchase a greater number of properties and prospects than our financial or human resources permit. In addition, these companies may have a greater ability to continue exploration activities during periods of low oil and natural gas market prices. Our larger or integrated competitors may be able to absorb the burden of existing, and any changes to, laws and regulations more easily than we can, which would adversely affect our competitive position. Our ability to acquire additional properties and to discover reserves in the future will be dependent upon our ability to evaluate and select suitable properties and to consummate transactions in a highly competitive environment. In addition, because we have fewer financial and human resources than many companies in our industry, we may be at a disadvantage in bidding for exploratory prospects and producing oil and natural gas properties.




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Patents, Licenses, Trademarks, Franchises, Concessions, or Royalty Agreements.


In the year ended February 28, 2009, we acquired interests in four permits (ATP862, 864, 865, 866) in Queensland, Australia for cash consideration of $30,000 and a 7% gross overriding royalty.  If we are successful in discovering commercial quantities of oil or gas, secure sufficient funds to develop the discovery and are granted a petroleum license, we will be required to pay a royalty at a rate of 10% of the wellhead value of the petroleum sold less allowable expenses. The wellhead value is the sum that could reasonably be expected to be realized on a commercial basis, or the fair market.


Allowable expenses include;


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Charges paid or payable by us to a third party for transportation to the point of sale;

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Processing plant tolls or other charges paid or payable by us to a third party for processing the petroleum before it is sold;

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Depreciation of capital expenditure by us on a petroleum facility or pipeline used for processing the petroleum or transporting it from the wellhead to the point of its sale, allocated over ten years or a shorter period if the Minister so decides;

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An operating cost incurred, or to be incurred, by us that directly relates to treating, processing or refining the petroleum before it is sold or transporting the petroleum to the point of its sale;

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Repairs and maintenance of, and insurance costs for, petroleum facilities and pipelines used to process the petroleum or transport it from the wellhead to the point of its sale;

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Petroleum tenure rents and Petroleum storage costs;

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Other expenses incurred, or to be incurred, by us in relation to the operation of the site at which the petroleum was produced that is approved by the Minister;

Accounting profits for purpose of calculating royalties are defined as the excess of net sales revenues over the total of allowable deductions. Allowable deductions are the sum of the foregoing expenses incurred in the current year less any capital proceeds received during the year.

The obligation to determine royalties payable may require additional accounting staff and expenses. Presently, we cannot ascertain the extent of these expenses but anticipate additional costs to collect and maintain sufficient records and to calculate the royalties payable on a quarterly and annual basis.


Employees

We have no full-time employees at the present time.  Our executive officers do not devote their services full time to our operations.  We engage contractors from time to time to consult with us on specific corporate affairs or to perform specific tasks in connection with our exploration programs.  As of February 28, 2011, we engaged approximately ten contractors that provided work to us on a recurring basis.

Research and Development Expenditures


During the year ended February 28, 2011 we spent $105,673 (2010: $174,489) in purchase, crosschecking and interpreting the seismic mapping data and well reports.  For the year ended February 28, 2010, we incurred $Nil in research and development expenditures.


Subsidiaries

On April 15, 2008, we incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Sentry Petroleum (Australia) Pty. Ltd.  in order to facilitate our exploration activities in Australia.



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ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors.

You should carefully consider the following risk factors in evaluating our business and us.  The factors listed below represent certain important factors that we believe could cause our business results to differ.  These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the general or specific risks that may affect us.  It should be recognized that other risks may be significant, presently or in the future, and the risks set forth below may affect us to a greater extent than indicated.  If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.  You should also consider the other information included in this annual report and subsequent quarterly reports filed with the SEC.  

Risk Factors

Risks Associated With Our Business

Our accountants have raised substantial doubt with respect to our ability to continue as a going concern.

As noted in our financial statements, we have incurred a net loss of $1,920,665 for the period from inception on February 23, 2006 to February 28, 2011 and have no present source of revenue.  At February 28, 2011, we had a working capital of $585,852.  As of February 28, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents in the amount of US $687,101.  We will have to raise additional funds to meet our currently budgeted operating requirements for the next twelve months.

The audit report of K.R. Margetson Ltd., Chartered Accountants, for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011 and 2010 contained a paragraph that emphasizes the substantial doubt as to our continuance as a going concern.  This is a significant risk that we may not be able to generate and/or raise enough sufficient financing to remain operational for an indefinite period of time.


We have acquired interests in four Authority to Prospect (ATP) properties and we may lose or be forced to relinquish these permits resulting in the inability to carry out our plan of operations if we fail to meet the terms and conditions required to maintain these permits in good standing.


In all cases, the terms and conditions of any future potential permit or license granting us, directly or indirectly, the right to explore for and develop hydrocarbons prescribes a work program and the date or dates before which such work program must be satisfied. Varying circumstances, including our financial resources, availability of required equipment, and other matters, may result in the failure to satisfy the terms and conditions of a permit or license and result in the complete loss of the interest in the permit or license without compensation.


We do not have enough money to complete our proposed exploration programs in order to maintain our permits in good standing and consequently may have to cease or suspend our operations unless we are able to raise additional financing.

We presently do not have sufficient capital to complete our proposed exploration programs in order to maintain our permits in good standing.  Although management believes that sources of financing are available, no assurances can be given that these financing sources will ultimately be sufficient.  Other forms of financing, if available, may be on terms that are unfavorable to our stockholders.

As we cannot assure a lender that we will be able to successfully explore and develop our property interests, we may find it difficult to raise debt financing from traditional lending sources.  We have traditionally raised our operating capital from sales of equity securities, but there can be no assurance that we will continue to be able to do so.  If we cannot raise the money that we need to complete our proposed exploration programs, we may be forced to delay, scale back, or eliminate our exploration activities and even possible lose or be forced to relinquish our permits.  If any of these were to occur, there is a substantial risk that our business would fail.



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Any production is contingent on successful exploration, development and acquisitions to establish reserves and revenue in the future.


Any future natural gas and oil production is highly dependent on our level of success in finding or acquiring proven reserves. The business of exploring for, developing or acquiring reserves is capital intensive. Exploration will require significant additional capital expenditures and successful drilling operations. In our current financial situation, we are unable to engage in significant exploration or development efforts or acquisitions of additional properties, and if we are unable to address our liquidity problems and make the necessary capital investment our future operations will be impaired.


We have a limited operating history and have incurred losses that we expect to continue into the future.


We have not yet located any reserves, nor are there any proven reserves on any of the properties for which we hold permits, and we have never had any revenues from our operations.  In addition, we have a very limited operating history upon which an evaluation of our future success or failure can be made.  We have only recently taken steps in a plan to engage in the exploration of our oil and gas properties, and it is too early to determine whether such steps will prove successful.  Our business plan is in its early stages and faces numerous regulatory, practical, legal and other obstacles.  At this early stage of our operation, we also expect to face the risks, uncertainties, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies at the start-up stage of their business development. We cannot be sure that we will be successful in addressing these risks and uncertainties, and our failure to do so could have a materially adverse effect on our financial condition.

No assurances can be given that we will be able to secure the necessary financing the to complete our planned exploration activities.  Our ability to achieve and maintain profitability and positive cash flow over time will be dependent upon, among other things, our ability to (i) identify and acquire properties or interests therein that ultimately have probable or proven oil and gas reserves, (ii) sell such properties or interests to strategic partners or third parties or commence the production of a proven reserve, (iii) produce and sell oil and gas at profitable margins and (iv) raise the necessary capital to operate during this possible extended period of time.  At this stage in our development, it cannot be predicted how much financing will be required to accomplish these objectives.

We have no known reserves and we may not find any hydrocarbons or, if we find hydrocarbons, the hydrocarbons may be uneconomic or production from those hydrocarbons may not be profitable.

Our exploration activities have been extremely limited, and to a great extent, have relied upon publicly available information of exploration work performed by prior permit holders.  There are no proven hydrocarbon reserves on any of our oil and gas interests and there is no assurance that we will discover commercial quantities of hydrocarbons. In addition, even if hydrocarbons are discovered, the costs of development may render any deposit found uneconomic. If we do not find hydrocarbon reserves or are unable to develop reserves, either because we do not have sufficient capital or the costs of extraction are uneconomical, we will have to cease operations and investors who have purchased shares may lose their entire investment.  

We may not have access or be able to effectively compete with other companies in procuring all of the supplies and materials we need to begin exploration, which could cause us to delay or suspend operations.

Competition and unforeseen limited sources of supplies in the industry could result in occasional spot shortages of supplies, such as explosives, and certain equipment that we might need to conduct exploration.  We are in competition with other companies with greater financial resources and expertise in bidding for and procuring equipment necessary to explore for, develop and produce hydrocarbons and in obtaining the services of personnel in the exploration for, and development and production of, hydrocarbons. Our inability to compete raises the risk that we will be unable to carry out our plan of operations.   If we cannot find the products and equipment we need, we will have to suspend our exploration plans until we do find the products and equipment we need.



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Intense competition in the oil and gas exploration and production segment could adversely affect our ability to acquire desirable properties prospective for oil and gas, as well as producing oil and gas properties.


The oil and gas industry is highly competitive. We compete, or will compete to the extent we do not already, with major integrated and independent oil and gas companies for the acquisition of desirable oil and gas properties and leases, for the equipment and services required to develop and operate properties, and in the marketing of oil and gas to end-users. Many competitors have financial and other resources that are substantially greater than ours, which could, in the future, make acquisitions of producing properties at economic prices difficult for us. In addition, many larger competitors may be better able to respond to factors that affect the demand for oil and natural gas production, such as changes in worldwide oil and natural gas prices and levels of production, the cost and availability of alternative fuels and the application of government regulations. We also face significant competition in attracting and retaining experienced, capable and technical personnel with experience in the oil and gas industry.


 Our success is dependent upon a limited number of people.  

The loss of key members of our management team, or difficulty attracting and retaining experienced technical personnel, could reduce our competitiveness and prospects for future success. Our success depends on the continued services of our executive officers and a limited number of other senior management and technical personnel. Loss of the services of any of these people could have a material adverse effect on our operations. We do not have employment agreements with any of our executive officers. Our exploratory drilling success and the success of other activities integral to our operations will depend, in part, on our ability to attract and retain experienced explorers, engineers and other professionals. Competition for experienced explorers, engineers and some other professionals is extremely intense. If we cannot retain our technical personnel or attract additional experienced technical personnel, our ability to compete could be harmed.

Our business will be harmed if we are unable to manage growth.  

Our business may experience periods of rapid growth that will place significant demands on our managerial, operational and financial resources.  In order to manage this possible growth, we must continue to improve and expand our management, operational and financial systems and controls, particularly those related to our subsidiary that is doing business in Australia.  We will need to expand, train and manage our employee base and/or retain qualified contractors.  We must carefully manage our exploration activities.  No assurances can be given that we will be able to timely and effectively meet such demands.

 Our officers and directors do not devote full time to the our operations.  

Our officers do not devote full time to our operations and devote approximately 80% of their time to the company.  Until such time that we can afford executive compensation commensurate with that being paid in the marketplace, our officers will likely not devote their full time and attention to our operations.  No assurances can be given as to when we will be financially able to engage our officers on a full-time basis.

Because all of our officers and directors are located outside of the United States, you may have no effective recourse against our us or our management for misconduct and may not be able to enforce judgment and civil liabilities against our officers, directors, experts and agents.

All of our directors and officers are nationals and/or residents of countries other than the United States, and all or a substantial portion of such persons’ assets are located outside the United States.  As a result, it may be difficult for investors to enforce within the United States any judgments obtained against our officers or directors, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof.



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Indemnification of officers and directors.

Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws contain broad indemnification and liability limiting provisions regarding our officers, directors and employees, including the limitation of liability for certain violations of fiduciary duties.  In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our executive officers and directors for the purpose of indemnifying them to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.  Our stockholders therefore will have only limited recourse against the individuals.

Because we presently do not carry liability or title insurance on any of our properties and do not plan to secure any in the future, we are vulnerable to excessive potential claims and loss of title.

We do not maintain insurance against public liability, environmental risks or title on any of our properties. The possibility exists that title to existing properties or future prospective properties may be lost due to an omission in the claim of title. As a result, any claims against us may result in liabilities we will not be able to afford resulting in the failure of our business.

 Exploratory drilling is an uncertain process with many risks.

Exploratory drilling involves numerous risks, including the risk that we will not find commercially productive natural gas or oil reservoirs.  Very few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing properties.  The cost of drilling, completing and operating wells is often uncertain, and a number of factors can delay or prevent drilling operations, including:


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unexpected drilling conditions;

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pressure or irregularities in formations;

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equipment failures or accidents;

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adverse weather conditions;

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defects in title;

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compliance with governmental requirements, rules and regulations; and

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shortages or delays in the availability of drilling rigs, the delivery of equipment and adequately trained personnel.


Our future drilling activities may not be successful, and we cannot be sure of our overall drilling success rate. Unsuccessful drilling activities would result in significant expenses being incurred without any financial gain.

 

The oil and gas exploration business involves a high degree of business and financial risk.


The business of exploring for and developing oil and gas properties involves a high degree of business and financial risk. Property acquisition decisions generally are based on assumptions about the quantity, quality, production costs, marketability, and sales price for the acreage or reserves being acquired. Although available geological and geophysical information can provide information about the potential of a property, it is impossible to predict accurately the ultimate production potential, if any, of a particular property or well. Any decision to acquire a property is also influenced by our subjective judgment as to whether we will be able to locate the reserves, drill and equip the wells to produce the reserves, operate the wells economically, and market the production from the wells.


The successful completion of an oil or gas well does not ensure a profit on investment. A variety of factors may negatively affect the commercial viability of any particular well, including:


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defects in title;

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the absence of producible quantities of oil and gas;

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insufficient formation attributes, such as porosity, to allow production;

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water production requiring disposal; and

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improperly pressured reservoirs from which to produce the reserves.




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In addition, market-related factors may cause a well to become uneconomic or only marginally economic, such as:


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availability and cost of equipment and transportation for the production;

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demand for the oil and gas produced; and

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price for the oil and gas produced.


Our business is subject to operating hazards that could result in substantial losses against which we may not be insured.


The oil and natural gas business involves operating hazards, any of which could cause substantial losses, such as:


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well blowouts;

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craterings;

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explosions;

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uncontrollable flows of oil, natural gas or well fluids;

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fires;

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formations with abnormal pressures;

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pipeline ruptures or spills; and

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releases of toxic gas and other environmental hazards and pollution.


As protection against operating hazards, we do not maintain insurance coverage against these operating hazards.  The occurrence of an event that is not covered by insurance would materially harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.  In addition, we may be liable for environmental damage and face substantial potential liabilities to third parties or governmental entities that could reduce or eliminate funds available for exploration, development or acquisitions or cause us to incur losses.


Use of 2-D and 3-D seismic data is subject to interpretation and may not accurately identify the presence of oil and natural gas, which could adversely affect the results drilling operations on our properties.

Even when properly used and interpreted, 2-D and 3-D seismic data and visualization techniques are only tools used to assist geoscientists in identifying subsurface structures and hydrocarbon indicators and do not enable the interpreter to know whether hydrocarbons are, in fact, present in those structures. In addition, the use of 3-D seismic and other advanced technologies requires greater predrilling expenditures than traditional drilling strategies, and we could incur losses as a result of such expenditures. As a result, drilling activities on our properties may not be successful or economical.

The oil and gas industry is heavily regulated and we must comply with complex governmental regulations.


The oil and gas industry and the drilling and completion of oil and gas wells is subject to extensive government regulation. Legislation and regulations affecting the industry are under constant review for amendment or expansion, raising the possibility of changes that may adversely affect, among other things, the pricing and production or marketing of oil and gas. Noncompliance with statutes and regulations may lead to substantial penalties and the overall regulatory burden on the industry increases the cost of doing business and, in turn, decreases profitability. Government authorities regulate various aspects of oil and gas drilling, service and production activities, including the drilling of wells through permit and bonding requirements, the spacing of wells, the unitization or pooling of oil and gas properties, environmental matters, safety standards, the sharing of markets, production limitations, plugging and abandonment, and restoration.


Our operations are subject to complex and constantly changing environmental laws and regulations adopted by government authorities. It can be costly to drill, equip and operate a water disposal well. New laws or regulations, or changes to current requirements, could result in our incurring significant additional costs. We could face significant liabilities to government and third parties for discharges of oil, natural gas or other pollutants into the air, soil or water, and we could have to spend substantial amounts on investigations, litigation and remediation.



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We cannot be certain that existing laws or regulations which we are subject to, as currently interpreted or reinterpreted in the future, or future laws or regulations, will not harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. Laws and regulations applicable to us include those relating to:


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land use restrictions;

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drilling bonds and other financial responsibility requirements;

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spacing of wells;

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emissions into the air;

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unitization and pooling of properties;

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habitat and endangered species protection, reclamation and remediation;

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the containment and disposal of hazardous substances, oil field waste and other waste materials;

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the use of underground storage tanks;

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the use of underground injection wells, which affects the disposal of water from our wells;

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safety precautions;

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the prevention of oil spills;

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the closure of production facilities;

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operational reporting; and

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taxation.


Under these laws and regulations, we could be liable for:


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personal injuries;

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property and natural resource damages;

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releases or discharges of hazardous materials;

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well reclamation costs;

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oil spill clean-up costs;

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other remediation and clean-up costs;

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plugging and abandonment costs;

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governmental sanctions, such as fines and penalties; and

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other environmental damages.


Any noncompliance with these laws and regulations could subject us to material administrative, civil or criminal penalties or other liabilities.


Our operations and facilities are subject to numerous environmental laws, rules and regulations, including laws concerning:


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the containment and disposal of hazardous substances, oilfield waste and other waste materials;

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the use of underground storage tanks; and

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the use of underground injection wells.


Compliance with and violations of laws protecting the environment may become more costly. Sanctions for failure to comply with these laws, rules and regulations, many of which may be applied retroactively, may include:


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administrative, civil and criminal penalties;

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revocation of permits; and

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corrective action orders.


Environmental laws and regulations could impose strict liability. Strict liability means that in some situations we could be exposed to liability for cleanup costs and other damages as a result of our conduct, even if such conduct was lawful at the time it occurred, or as a result of the conduct of prior operators or other third parties. Cleanup costs, natural resource damages and other damages arising as a result of environmental laws and regulations, and costs associated with changes in environmental laws and regulations, could be substantial. From time to time, claims have been made against us under environmental laws.



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Oil and gas prices are volatile, and declines in prices would hurt our ability to achieve profitable operations.


The carrying value of oil and gas properties will depend heavily on prevailing market prices for oil and gas. We expect the market for oil and gas to continue to be volatile for the foreseeable future.


Various factors beyond our control affect prices of oil and gas, including:


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worldwide and domestic supplies of oil and gas;

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political instability or armed conflict in oil or gas producing regions;

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the ability of the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree to and maintain oil prices;

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production controls;

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the price and level of foreign imports;

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worldwide economic conditions;

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marketability of production;

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the level of consumer demand and particularly from rapidly developing countries, such as China and India;

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the price, availability and acceptance of alternative fuels;

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the price, availability and capacity of commodity processing and gathering facilities, and pipeline transportation;

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weather conditions; and

·

actions of federal, state, local and foreign authorities.


These external factors and the volatile nature of the energy markets generally make it difficult to estimate future prices of oil and gas. Significant declines in oil and natural gas prices for an extended period may cause various negative effects on our business, including:


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further impairing our financial condition, cash flows and liquidity;

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limiting our ability to finance planned capital expenditures;

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reducing our revenue, operating income and profitability; and

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reducing the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties;


Numerous factors beyond our control could affect the marketability of oil and natural gas, so we may experience difficulty selling any oil and natural gas.


           The availability of markets and the volatility of product prices are beyond our control and represent a significant risk.  If we make discoveries of hydrocarbons in commercial quantities, the marketability of our production depends upon the availability and capacity of natural gas gathering systems, pipelines and processing facilities. The unavailability or lack of capacity of these systems and facilities could result in the shut-in of producing wells or the delay or discontinuance of development plans for properties. Our ability to generate any future revenue from oil and natural gas sales also depends on other factors beyond our control. These factors include:


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the level of domestic production and imports of oil and natural gas;

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the proximity of natural gas production to natural gas pipelines;

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the availability of pipeline capacity;

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the demand for oil and natural gas by utilities and other end users;

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the availability of alternate fuel sources;

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the effect of inclement weather;

·

government regulation of oil and natural gas marketing; and

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government regulation of the transportation of oil and natural gas sold.




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If these factors were to change dramatically, our ability to generate revenues from oil and natural gas sales or obtain favorable prices for any of our oil and natural gas could be adversely affected.


Our business depends on transportation facilities owned by others.


The marketability of future production, if any, depends in part on the availability, proximity and capacity of pipeline systems owned by third parties. Our ability to produce and market natural gas on a commercial basis could be harmed by any significant change in the cost or availability of markets, systems or pipelines.


We may participate in permits or licenses with industry partners with access to greater resources to meet their joint venture capital commitments. If we are unable to meet our commitments, the other joint venture participants may assume some or all of our deficiency and thereby assume a portion of our interest in any production from the joint venture area.


Property interests may be subject to joint venture and other like agreements, which can give rise to interpretive disputes with other parties who are financially interested in the property. If a participant in a joint venture, which participant has fewer resources than the Company, is unable to meet its commitments, it may delay or veto exploration or development plans which it cannot afford. This may delay the Company's desired exploration and development program and lead to the Company and other participants assuming all or some of the share of the non-committing entity's interest, and therefore meeting a pro-rata share of its required contributions, as well as receiving a pro-rata share of its revenue.


We will conduct a portion of our business in foreign currencies, the value of which fluctuates against the U.S. currency.


An appreciation in any of these foreign currencies against the US dollar may have adverse effects on our business. We hold cash reserves in U.S., Canadian, and Australian dollars and are incurring a significant proportion of our expenses in foreign currencies. An increase in value of any of these foreign currencies versus the US dollar would have a detrimental effect, as expenses incurred would, in turn, increase in US dollars. While certain fluctuation can be expected to continue there can be no assurance that the exchange rate will stabilize at current rates.


Risks Associated With Our Common Stock


Trading on the over-the-counter bulletin board may be volatile and sporadic, which could depress the market price of our common stock and make it difficult for our stockholders to resell their shares.

Our common stock is quoted on the over-the-counter bulletin board service of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (the “OTCBB”).  Trading in stock quoted on the OTCBB is often thin and characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices, due to many factors that may have little to do with our operations or business prospects.  This volatility could depress the market price of our common stock for reasons unrelated to operating performance.  Moreover, the OTCBB is not a stock exchange, and trading of securities on the OTCBB is often more sporadic than the trading of securities listed on a quotation system like Nasdaq or a stock exchange like Amex.  These factors may result in investors having difficulty reselling any shares of our common stock.

Because our common stock is quoted and traded on the OTCBB, short selling could increase the volatility of our stock price.

Short selling occurs when a person sells shares of stock which the person does not yet own and promises to buy stock in the future to cover the sale.  The general objective of the person selling the shares short is to make a profit by buying the shares later, at a lower price, to cover the sale.  Significant amounts of short selling, or the perception that a significant amount of short sales could occur, could depress the market price of our common stock. In contrast, purchases to cover a short position may have the effect of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our common stock, and together with the imposition of the penalty bid, may stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of our common stock.  As a result, the price of our common stock may be higher than the price that otherwise might exist in the open market.  If these activities are commenced, they may be discontinued at any time.  These transactions may be effected on the OTCBB or any other available markets or exchanges.  Such short selling if it were to occur could impact the value of our stock in an extreme and volatile manner to the detriment of our shareholders.



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Our stock price is likely to be highly volatile because of several factors, including a limited public float.

The market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile because there has been a relatively thin trading market for our stock, which causes trades of small blocks of stock to have a significant impact on our stock price.  You may not be able to resell shares of our common stock following periods of volatility because of the market’s adverse reaction to volatility.

Other factors that could cause such volatility may include, among other things:

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actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results;

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the absence of securities analysts covering us and distributing research and recommendations about us;

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overall stock market fluctuations;

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economic conditions generally and in the oil and gas industry;

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announcements concerning our business or those of our competitors;

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our ability to raise capital when we require it, and to raise such capital on favorable terms;

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changes in financial estimates by securities analysts or our failure to perform as anticipated by the analysts;

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conditions or trends in the industry;

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litigation;

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changes in market valuations of other similar companies;

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announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions, strategic partnerships or joint ventures;

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future sales of common stock;

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actions initiated by the SEC or other regulatory bodies;

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departure of key personnel or failure to hire key personnel; and

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general market conditions.

Any of these factors could have a significant and adverse impact on the market price of our common stock.  In addition, the stock market in general has at times experienced extreme volatility and rapid decline that has often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of particular companies.  These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock, regardless of our actual operating performance.

We have never paid dividends and have no plans to in the future.

Holders of shares of our common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared by our board of directors.  To date, we have paid no cash dividends on our shares of common stock and we do not expect to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.  We intend to retain future earnings, if any, to provide funds for operation of our business.  Therefore, any return investors in our common stock will have to be in the form of appreciation, if any, in the market value of their shares of common stock.



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We have additional securities available for issuance, which, if issued, could adversely affect the rights of the holders of our common stock.

Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of 200,000,000 shares of our common stock.  The common stock can be issued by our board of directors, without stockholder approval.  Any future issuances of our common stock would further dilute the percentage ownership of our common stock held by public stockholders.

Because the SEC imposes additional sales practice requirements on brokers who deal in our shares that are penny stocks, some brokers may be unwilling to trade them. This means that you may have difficulty in reselling your shares and may cause the price of the shares to decline.

Our stock is a penny stock.  The SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which generally defines “penny stock” to be any equity security that has a market price (as defined) less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions.  Our securities are covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and “accredited investors”.  The term “accredited investor” refers generally to institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with their spouse.  The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document in a form prepared by the SEC which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market.  The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account.  The bid and offer quotations and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer’s confirmation.  In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction.  These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the stock that is subject to these penny stock rules.  Consequently, these penny stock rules may affect the ability of broker-dealers to trade our securities.  We believe that the penny stock rules discourage investor interest in, and limit the marketability of, our common stock.

In addition to the “penny stock” rules promulgated by the SEC, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer.  Prior to recommending speculative, low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information.  Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers.  The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock.

ITEM 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.



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ITEM 2.  

Properties.

Our current focus is on the exploration of properties for which we acquired four exploration permits (Authority to Prospect 862, 864, 865, and 866) to exclusively engage in exploration for oil and gas in central Queensland, Australia.  As of February 28, 2011 and as of the date of this report,  we do not have any proven reserves.

Our properties are located in the onshore Adavale Basin in Queensland Australia and are exploration permits. All of our interests in the Adavale Basin cover approximately 6.9 million net acres. The Adavale Basin is a lightly explored area with previous commercial production. The Adavale Basin system is divided structurally into two main regions by the Canaway Ridge. On the eastern side of this structural divide, the basinal system embraces a main depression and a number of isolated synclinal troughs on its southeastern margin which together constitute the Adavale Basin. West of the ridge, it encompasses the Warrabin and the Barrolka Troughs. Together, during the Devonian, these present day structural remnants were part of a considerably larger basin that had developed on the cratonised Thomson Fold Belt of eastern Australia. All of our properties are located east of the Canaway Ridge.


Apart from our interests in the following hydrocarbon exploration properties, we hold only minor office assets for the purpose of operating our business.


The following figure shows the locations of our permits held at February 28, 2011:


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The following table summarizes our permits held at February 28, 2011:


Property

Location

Working Interest

Gross Acres

Net Acres

 

 

 

 

 

ATP 862

Adavale Basin

100%

1.85 million

1.85 million

ATP 864

Adavale Basin

100%

1.76 million

1.76 million

ATP 865*

Adavale Basin

100%

1.67 million

1.67 million

ATP 866*

Adavale Basin

100%

1.50 million

1.50 million

* Subject to an option for 70% interest awarded to Sino American Oil Company

 




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ATP 862 and 864:

ATP 862 and 864 lie in Central Queensland immediately north of the Gilmore Gas field and the Kenmore Oil fields. The permits cover a gross area of approximately 3.6 million acres. Subject to a 7% Gross Overriding Royalty, we hold a 100% working interest and are the operator. Over 3,100 line miles of seismic have been shot over the permit area by previous permit holders. We incurred $54,930 (2010: $113,307) in acquisition and exploration costs during the 2011 fiscal year.

During the 2011 fiscal year, we undertook an extensive analysis of publicly available technical data over the two permit areas. Our exploration team found that the permits enclose a gas-bearing coal subbasin located in the southeast portion of the Eromanga Basin. This coal basin contains a thick section of interbedded coal seam and associated gas shale that was deposited approximately 100 million years ago along the shoreline of an inland sea. Our analysis indicates that this gas bearing section could possibly be hundreds of meters thick near the center of ATP 862 and ATP 864. We further discovered gas shows in the wildcat wells and the seismic signature seen across 2D seismic grid indicated similar gassy strata underlying hundreds of square kilometers at optimal drilling depths of about 600 to 1,500 feet.

During the current fiscal year, we are planning to continue our exploration and appraisal work on our permits. We will initially drill 2-3 shallow coal seam gas wells in ATP 862 and 864 to obtain core samples to obtain gas content, coal quality, and methane storage capacity. The total budget for this program is approximately $1 -$1.5 million. Upon completion of the analysis of initial results, we intend to raise additional funds and undertake a more extensive appraisal program which includes the drilling of 10-15 shallow coal seam gas wells and shooting of seismic. We are budgeting $10-$15 million to complete phase 2 of our appraisal program.

When  we acquired ATP 862 and ATP 864 we committed to complete a work program by end of February 2012 as a condition to maintaining these permits in good standing. This work program consists of GG&E studies, shooting of deep upholes, reprocessing of existing and shooting of new seismic, and drilling of conventional exploration wells. The projected cost to complete the work program  for ATP 862 and 864 was USD 5.9 million and USD 5.7 million, respectively, based on the Australian and US Dollar exchange rate on February 28, 2011. To date we have completed the GG&E studies for the permits and estimate that we will require approximately USD 10.8 million in total by Feburary 28, 2012 for these two permits to meet all of our work program commitments. We currently have insufficient financial resources to make these expenditures and need to raise additional financing to meet these obligations. There can be no assurance that we will successfully be able to do so.  In the event we are not able to secure the financing requirement to complete the work program committed to by the end of February 28, 2012, we may lose or be forced to relinquish our interests in these permits.

ATP 865 and 866

ATP 865 and 866 lie in Central Queensland Australia and covers an area of approximately 3.2 million acres. Subject to a 7% Gross Overriding Royalty,  we  hold a 100% working interest and are the operator. Over 2,600 line miles of seismic have been shot over the permit area by previous permit holders. We have identified a number of leads and prospects within the application area and three drill ready prospects, the Sherwood Park, Wade Hill and Ravenscourt prospects.

The Sherwood Park prospect is an upper Devonian play and the previous lease holders were ready to drill the property in 1989. However, flooding from very heavy rainfall that year caused the site’s operators to cease operations.

The proposed Wade Hill-1 well will target Devonian age formations and resembles the Gilmore gas field. The Gilmore Gas Field is 85 km to the north. The Wade Hill structure is anticipated to be larger than Gilmore.

According to independent assessment of publicly available data from exploration work performed by prior permit holders, the Rosebank-1 had oil shows in the Devonian Etonvale Formation.  Initial geophysical interpretation indicates there is a wedge of higher porosity formation overlying the domal feature targeted by this well. The oil show is believed to come from the up dip thin portion of this wedge. The proposed Ravenscourt-1 well will target a thicker and what is believed to be a better quality reservoir downdip of Rosebank-1 within the same structure.



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In addition to the three drill ready prospects, a high quality lead has been identified in the Permian Channels between the Rosebank-1 and Dartmouth-1 exploration wells. Both these wells had oil shows, with Dartmouth-1 intersecting very good porosity in the Permian section.

A gas pipeline runs north to the Gilmore Gas Field between the Gumbardo-1 and Emu Creek-1 wells in the western side of the ATP 865. We incurred $43,831 (2010: $72,493) in acquisition and exploration costs during the 2011 fiscal year.

On March 14, 2011, we awarded an option to Sino American Oil Company (“Sino”) for $25,000. The option gives Sino the right to earn a 70% interest in ATP 865 and 866 by drilling the Ravenscourt-1 to a depth of 1,660 meters and to shoot 100 line Km of seismic. After completion of the conventional well, we will have the option to increase our interest to 50% by paying 40% of the well costs. We anticipate this work will be completed by December 2011.

During the current fiscal year in ATP 865 and 866 we expect that we will shoot seismic data and drill one well which we anticipate will be funded by Sino. We expect that the total cost for this program is approximately $3 million.

When we acquired ATP 865 and ATP 866 we committed to complete a work program by end of February 2012 as a condition to maintaining these permits in good standing. This work program consists of GG&E studies, reprocessing of existing and shooting of new seismic, and drilling of conventional exploration wells. The projected cost to complete the work program  for ATP 865 and ATP 866 was USD 4.3 million and USD 5.1 million, respectively, based on the Australian and US Dollar exchange rate on February 28, 2011. To date we have completed the GG&E studies for the permits and estimate that we will require approximately USD 8.7 million in total by February 28, 2012 for these two permits to meet all of our work program commitments. We currently have insufficient financial resources to make these expenditures and need to raise additional financing to meet these obligations. There can be no assurance that we will successfully be able to do so.  In the event we are not able to secure the financing requirement to complete the work program committed to by the end of February 28, 2012, we may lose or be forced to relinquish our interests in these permits. We are considering relinquishing ATP 866 because we believe that our capital might provide a better return if allocated to our other three permits where management believes there is a better opportunity to discover commercial quantities of hydrocarbons. If we relinquish ATP 866 it will reduce our work program commitments by approximately USD 4.7 million.     

We caution that the results achieved by other companies operating in the same geographical region or comparisons made to discoveries with like characteristics do not in any way indicate the presence of a commercially viable or economic oil and gas reserves on any of our permits. Significant further core testing and appraisal is required before any estimated classification of reserves can be compiled. Our upcoming appraisal core drilling campaign is being undertaken in order to measure the necessary data to be able to classify the resource as reserves and make a later determination as to whether any identified resource can be produced economically.

EPC 1758

During the year, we were awarded Exploration Permit Coal (EPC) 1758. EPC 1758 is located within the borders of ATP 862. This permit was secured primarily to safeguard all hydrocarbon rights over an area where our initial analysis indicates the potential for unconventional gas resources. Specifically, there was ambiguity in the legislation regarding rights to underground coal gasification. Following the award of EPC 1758, the Queensland government has implemented a moratorium on all underground coal gasification until further research can be completed on the potential environmental impact of such operations. Due to these changes in the legal environment in Queensland , we surrendered EPC 1758 without further obligations or commitments on our part.

Plan of Operation

Our plan of operations for the next 12 months is to continue our work obligations on ATP 862, 864, 865, and 866 in the Adavale basin in Queensland Australia and to continue our assessment of various onshore exploration permits in Australia and Asia.  

To further explore the delineated coal and carbonaceous shale deposit in ATP 862 and 864 we plan to drill two to three core holes, that will quantitatively measure original gas in place using canister desorption and core logging methods. Two of the coreholes will be placed next to pre-existing conventional oil wildcat wells. If the initial wells are successful we intend to undertake a more substantial exploration and development campaign encompassing more than ten additional wells and the acquisition of additional seismic data. The exact number of wells and their location will be determined as part of our initial 2-3 well program.



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In ATP 865 and 866, in partnership with our optionee, we plan to undertake a seismic program to advance our prospects. We further plan to drill one conventional well, the Ravenscourt, to test the Etonvale Formation at a depth of approximately 1,700 meters (5,580 feet) downdip from the Rosebank-1 well and will be targeting a thicker carbonate section.

In addition to our current permits we are continuously investigating additional opportunities in Queensland and other parts of South-East Asia.   

We do not have sufficient funds to carry out our plan of operations for the next twelve months. We rely principally on the issuance of common shares by private placements to raise funds to finance our business. There is no assurance that market conditions will continue to permit us to raise funds when required. If possible, we will issue more common shares at prices we determine, possibly resulting in dilution of the value of common shares.

We are an exploration stage company with limited operations and have not yet received revenues from production or generated cash flow. During the next twelve months we will continue the analysis of seismic and well data initiated by consultants previously contracted and we will initiate drilling operations and seismic acquisition.  Our CEO, Vice President of Exploration, and Chief Geophysicist have extensive experience in the oil and gas industry with specific industry experience in exploration in Australia and Asia.

With our ATP 862, 864, 865, and 866 we are obliged to complete proposed work programs to maintain our interests in good standing. As of February 28, 2011 our committed expenditures over the next year total $19.5 million. However, the completion of the work program is determined for each permit individually and there is no cumulative analysis on work completed.

Details of our remaining obligations are as follows:

 

 

 

ATP 862

ATP 864

ATP 865

ATP 866

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deep Upholes

 

      $305,000

    $305,000

$-

$-

Seismic Reprocessing

 

      406,000

    137,000

      142,000

      142,000

Shooting of Seismic

 

   2,035,000

 2,035,000

   1,017,000

   1,017,000

Drilling of Petroleum wells

 

   2,797,000

 2,797,000

   2,797,000

   3,560,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   $5,543,000

 $5,274,000

   $3,956,000

   $4,719,000


We do not have sufficient capital to satisfy the required future exploration expenditures needed to maintain our four ATP permits in good standing and we will rely principally on the issuance of common stock to raise funds to finance the expenditures that we expect to incur. Failure to raise the required funds to complete our commitments will result in the failure to meet our obligations and the relinquishment of one or more of our permits. We have relied principally on the issuance of Common Stock in private placements to raise funds to support our business but there can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising additional funds through the issuance of additional equity. We have planned and budgeted for the required work and at the date of this report have sufficient time to complete all the required work prior to February 28, 2012.

We do not expect any significant purchases of plant and equipment or any increase in the number of employees in the near future.




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ITEM 3.  

Legal Proceedings.

None.


ITEM 4.  

 (Removed and Reserved).



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PART II

ITEM 5.  

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Market Prices

Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol “SPLM.”  

The following table sets forth the range of high and low bid quotations for our common stock for each of the periods indicated as reported by the OTCBB.  These quotations below reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 2011

 

High Bid

Low Bid

Fiscal Quarter Ended:

 

 

May 31, 2010

$1.75

$0.25

August 31, 2010

$0.90

$0.30

November 30, 2010

$1.43

$0.51

February 28, 2011

$3.52

$0.90

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 2010

 

High Bid

Low Bid

Fiscal Quarter Ended:

 

 

May 31, 2009

$1.36

$0.57

August 31, 2009

$1.38

$0.86

November 30, 2009

$1.39

$0.70

February 28, 2010

$0.97

$0.12

Holders of Common Stock

As of May 25, 2011, we had approximately sixty-eight (68) holders of record of our common stock and several other stockholders hold shares in street name.  In many instances, a record holder is a broker or other entity holding shares in street name for one or more customers who beneficially own the shares.

Dividend Policy

To date, we have not declared or paid cash dividends on our shares of common stock.  The holders of our common stock will be entitled to non-cumulative dividends on the shares of common stock, when and as declared by our board of directors, in its discretion.  We intend to retain all future earnings, if any, for property acquisition, exploration and development and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, general business conditions and such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant.  We are not subject to any legal restrictions respecting the payment of dividends, except that they may not be paid to render us insolvent.

Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans

On February 28, 2009,  management options were awarded to our board of directors and management team, subject to shareholder approval. These options were approved by shareholders at the 2009 annual meeting. On February 22, 2010, November 10, 2010, and February 11, 2011 additional management options were awarded to our board of directors and management team, subject to shareholder approval.  



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These options were awarded in an effort to compensate and incentivize our board of directors and management team. Each of the options awarded expire five years from that date and vest over 36 months. The options that have been approved by security holders vest one-third at the end of each twelve month period. The options not yet approved by security holders will all vest upon independent certification of 3P reserves or two-thirds at the end of 24 months and one-third at the end of 36 months. The exercise price for the options was set at the closing market price on the date the options were awarded. The options awarded in 2009 were approved by shareholders and we intend to submit at the next annual shareholder meeting a proposal to approve the additional stock option awarded in 2010 and 2011. The options granted in 2010 and 2011 are contingent on receiving shareholder approval.

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the securities authorized for issuance under each of our equity compensation plans as of February 28, 2011:

Plan category

 

  

Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights


(a)

 

  

Weighted-average exercise
price of outstanding options,
warrants and rights


(b)

 

  

Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))


(c)

 

Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders

  

825,000

  

 

$1.04

  

0

Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders

  

2,825,000

  

 

$1.47

  

0

Total

  

3,650,000

  

 

$1.38

  

0


Recent Issuances of Unregistered Securities


During the reporting period, we sold to a single investor 83,334 shares of our common stock at a purchase price of $1.20 per share for total proceeds of $100,000. The shares were not sold through an underwriter and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved.  No registration rights were granted to the investor.


Subsequent to the reporting period, we sold to a single investor 227,273 shares of our common stock at a purchase price of $2.20 per share for total proceeds of $500,000. The shares were not sold through an underwriter and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved.  No registration rights were granted to the investor.


Subsequent to the reporting period, we sold to a single investor 333,333 shares of our common stock at a purchase price of $1.50  per share for total proceeds of $500,000. The shares, which were acquired through the exercise of warrants, were not sold through an underwriter and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved.  No registration rights were granted to the investor.  


The foregoing shares were offered and sold in reliance on exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), including Section 4(2) of the Securities Act or Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act.  In connection with these sales, we relied on each of the investors’ written representations, which included that they were not a “U.S. person” as that term is defined in Rule 902(k) of Regulation S under the Securities Act and that they were acquiring the shares for investment only and not with a view toward resale or distribution. We requested our stock transfer agent to affix appropriate restricted legends to the stock certificate issued to each investor.  Each investor was given adequate access to sufficient information about us to make an informed investment decision.  Neither we nor anyone acting on our behalf offered or sold these shares by any form of general solicitation or general advertising.

ITEM 6.

Selected Financial Data.



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Not applicable.



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ITEM 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K.  This discussion contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations, estimates and assumptions concerning events and financial trends that may affect our future operating results or financial position.  Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” appearing elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K.

Results of Operations For the Year Ended February 28, 2011 Compared to the Year Ended February 28, 2010

Revenues


We have not generated any revenues from operations since our inception.


Expenses

We reported total expenses in the amount of $696,399 for the year ended February 28, 2011, as compared to total expenses of $271,928 for the year ended February 28, 2010.   Our total expenses were significantly higher for the reporting period, as compared to the previous year, due primarily to the increased cost of deferred compensation from additional options awarded.  Additionally, during the year ended February 28, 2010, we experienced a significant exchange gain as the U.S. dollar weakened against the Canadian and Australian dollars. During the most recent fiscal year, the U.S. dollar has continued to weaken, but to a lesser extent than during the 2010 fiscal year.

We incurred general and administrative expenses of $955,959 for the year ended February 28, 2011, as compared to $346,007 for the previous year. This increase in our general and administrative expenses is primarily attributable to the increased cost of deferred compensation from additional options awarded.  For the year ended February 28, 2011, we incurred deferred compensation of $731,563, as compared to $242,831 for the previous year. During the reporting period, we issued, subject to shareholder approval, management options to purchase 1,500,000 shares of our common stock..

Professional fees for the year ended February 28, 2011 increased from the professional fees reported for the prior year.  The increase in professional fees is attributable to an increase in our exploration activities.  We incurred professional fees of $24,696 for the year ended February 28, 2011, compared to $16,542 for the year ended February 28, 2010.  We anticipate that we will incur increased professional fees as we further our work programs and exploration activity.  

We recorded a gain on foreign exchange of $11,256 for the year ended February 28, 2011, compared to a gain of $90,621 for the prior year.  The gain on foreign exchange was realized during the year as a result of fluctuation in the US dollar as compared to the Canadian and Australian dollars. These gains were not as substantial as for the previous year as the US dollar has weakened less during 2011 fiscal year than in the 2010 fiscal year. 

Other Income

We reported other income of $168 for the year ended February 28, 2011 and other income of $653 for the previous year.  Other income was attributable to interest received on bank deposits. .

Net Loss

We had net loss of $969,231 for the year ended February 28, 2011, as compared to net loss of $271,275 for the prior year.  The increase in our net loss was attributable to increased expenses described above.



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Basic and Diluted Loss per Share

As a result of the above, the basic and diluted loss per common share was $0.02 and $0.01 for the years ended February 28, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of February 28, 2011, we had total current assets of $689,015  (February 2010: $333,054), which included cash of $687,101, and sales taxes receivable of $1,914. As of February 28, 2011, we had total current liabilities in the amount of $103,163  (February 2010: $62,419).  As a result, we had working capital of $585,852 as of February 28, 2011 (February 2010: $270,635).

We anticipate that we will not generate any revenue during the next twelve months.  An exploration program with a total estimated commitment of approximately $19.5 million through the end of February 2012 was proposed and has been approved by the local government for permits ATP 862, 864, 865 and 866.  We are obligated to execute on these proposed exploration programs in order to maintain our permits in good standing. If we do not complete our work obligations, there is a risk that we will lose our rights to continue operations on our permits. In order for us to complete our work obligations we will have to raise additional funds. There can be no assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funds to complete our obligations.   In addition to these expenditures anticipated to be incurred in connection with our proposed exploration programs, we anticipate spending approximately $60,000 in ongoing general and administrative expenses for the next twelve months.   The general and administrative expenses for the year will consist primarily of professional fees for the audit and legal work relating to our regulatory filings throughout the year, as well as general office expenses.

Our current cash on hand is insufficient to be able to make our planned exploration expenditures and to pay for our general administrative expenses over the next twelve months.  We must obtain additional financing in order to continue our plan of operations for the next twelve months. We do not have any lending arrangements in place with banking institutions and believe that debt financing will not be an alternative for funding our exploration programs as we have limited tangible assets to secure any debt financing.  We anticipate that additional funding will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock.  We are currently seeking additional funding in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock, but cannot provide any assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of our common stock to fund our proposed exploration programs that is a requirement in order to maintain our permits in good standing.  During the year ended February 28, 2011, we raised $600,000 from the sale of our equity securities, but still require additional funding. Subsequent to the year-end, we have raised an additional $1,000,000 from the sale of our equity securities and awarded an option for a company to farm in to our ATP 865 and ATP 866 by funding 100 line km of seismic and the drilling of one conventional well.   

Subsequent to the reporting period, we entered into an agreement that provided for future financing through the issuance of 400,000 common shares for $1.0 million upon our ability to confirm average gas content of coal of not less than 2.5 cubic meters per ton dry ash free and; for Carbonaceous Shale - not less than average 0.5 cubic meters per ton for shale with total organic content greater than 8 weight percent.  The agreement also provides for the issuance of 535,714 shares for $1.5 million upon an initial 3P reserve certification.  There is no assurance that these conditions will be satisfied in order to enable us to closing on these financing commitments.

We are considering entering into joint venture arrangements to finance the exploration activity required to carry out our proposed exploration programs on the properties underlying our permits.  We are seeking to locate a joint venture participant, but can provide no assurance that we will be successful.  In the event that we enter into a joint venture arrangement, we would likely have to assign a percentage of our property interests to the joint venture participant.

If we are unable to raise additional capital in the immediate future, we will experience liquidity problems and management expects that we will need to curtail operations, liquidate assets, seek additional capital on less favorable terms and/or pursue other remedial measures.  In the absence of sufficient financing to finance our exploration activity required to carry out our proposed exploration programs, we will not be able to pursue our exploration program and maintain our permits in good standing.  If we do not execute on our proposed exploration programs, we may be required to relinquish our interests in our permits and will be forced to cease operations. 



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Cash Used in Operating Activities

Cash flows used in operating activities for the year ended February 28, 2011were $177,366, as compared to cash flows provided by operating activities of $20,459 for the previous year.  Our net loss of $969,231 for the year ended February 28, 2011was the primary reason for our negative operating cash flow, as compared to our net loss of $271,832 for the previous year.  Our reporting negative operating cash flows for the year ended February 28, 2011 was offset by issuance of management options of $731,563 for the reporting period.

Cash Used in Investing Activities

For the year ended February 28, 2011, we used $64,358 in investing activities, as compared to $235,964 used in investing activities for the previous year.  For the year ended February 28, 2011, we invested $65,055 in unproven properties, as compared to the previous year, in which we invested $231,484 in unproven properties.  The primary reason for the reduction in investment in unproven properties was a reduction in the use of consultants in the analysis of technical data.  

Cash from Financing Activities

As we have had no revenues since inception, we have financed our operations primarily by using existing capital reserves and sales of our equity securities.  For the year ended February 28, 2011, we generated $600,000 from the issuance of common shares, as compared to no cash flows provided by financing activities for the previous year.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet debt nor did we have any transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations) or other relationships with any unconsolidated entities or other persons that may have material current or future effect on financial conditions, changes in the financial conditions, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenue or expenses.

 Going Concern

We have incurred net losses for the period from inception on February 23, 2006 to February 28, 2011 of $1,920,665 and have no source of revenue.  We intend to rely upon the issuance of equity securities to finance our oil and gas property acquisitions and exploration and development on acquired properties; however, there can be no assurance we will be successful in raising the funds necessary, or that a self-supporting level of operations will ever be achieved. The likely outcome of these future events is indeterminable.  These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 Critical Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). For a full discussion of our accounting policies as required by GAAP, refer to the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. We consider the accounting policies discussed below to be critical to obtain an understanding of our consolidated financial statements because their application requires significant judgment and reliance on estimations of matters that are inherently uncertain. Specific risks related to these critical accounting policies are described below.

Oil and Gas Property


We follow the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas operations whereby all costs associated with the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties will be capitalized in cost centers on a country-by-country basis.  These capitalized amounts include the costs of unproved properties, internal costs directly related to acquisitions, development and exploration activities, asset retirement costs and capitalized interest. They include geological and geophysical studies, and costs of drilling both productive and non-productive wells.  




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Amortization will be calculated for producing properties by using the unit-of-production method based on proved reserves before royalties, as determined by our management or independent consultants.  Unproved reserves are exempt from amortization and are subject to annual assessment as noted below. Sales of oil and gas properties will be accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs, without any gain or loss recognized, unless such adjustments significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves of oil and gas attributable to a cost center.  Costs of abandoned oil and gas properties will be accounted for as adjustments of capitalized cost and written off to expense.


A ceiling test will be applied to each cost center by comparing the net capitalized costs to the present value of the estimated future net revenue from production of proved reserves, based on commodity prices in effect as at our  year-end and based on current operating costs, discounted by 10%, less the effects of future costs to develop and produce the proved reserves, plus the lower of costs or estimated fair value of unproved properties net of impairment, and less the effects of income taxes.  Any excess capitalized costs are written off to operations.


Unproved properties will be assessed for impairment on an annual basis by applying factors that rely on historical experience. In general, we may write-off any unproved property under one or more of the following conditions:


·

there are no firm plans for further drilling on the unproved property;

·

negative results were obtained from studies of unproved property;

·

negative results were obtained from studies conducted in the vicinity of the unproved property; or

·

the remaining term of the unproved property does not allow sufficient time for further studies or drilling.


Stock-based Compensation


On our inception of February 23, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of ASC topic 718 “Stock Compensation” (formerly FAS 123R) under which we record stock-based compensation expense for warrants and stock options granted to employees, directors and officers using the fair value method. Under this method, stock-based compensation is recorded over the vesting period of the warrant and option based on the fair value of the warrant and option as the grant date. The fair value of each warrant and option granted is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account on the grant date, the exercise price, expected life of the warrant and/or option, the price of the underlying security, the expected volatility, expected dividends on the underlying security, and the risk-free interest rate. Transactions in which goods or services are received from non-employees in exchange for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.


Stock based compensation is recorded with a corresponding increase to additional paid-in capital. Consideration received on the exercise of warrants and options, together with the amount previously credited to additional-paid in capital, is recognized as an increase in common stock.


Foreign Currency Translation


Our functional currency is US dollars. Foreign currency balances are translated into US dollars as follows:


Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the period-end exchange rate. Non-monetary assets are translated at the rate of exchange in effect at their acquisition, unless such assets are carried at market or nominal value, in which case they are translated at the period-end exchange rate. Revenue and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Foreign exchange gains and losses arising from foreign currency transactions are included in the determination of net income for the respective periods.  


The functional currency of the wholly owned subsidiary is Australian dollars. The assets and liabilities arising from these operations are translated at current exchange rates and related revenues and expenses at the exchange rates in effect at the time the revenue or expense is incurred. Resulting translation adjustments, if material, are accumulated as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the statement of stockholders' deficit while foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in operations.




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ITEM 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.


Not applicable.


ITEM 8.  

    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

The financial statements are listed in Part IV Item 15 of this annual report on Form 10-K and are incorporated by reference in this Item 8.    

  

ITEM 9.  

    Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

ITEM 9A.

Controls and Procedures.

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Based on their evaluation as of February 28, 2011, the end of the period covered by this annual report on Form 10-K, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including this annual report, were recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and was accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.  Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:

·

Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;

·

Provide reasonable assurance that the transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and

·

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations.  Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.  Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In connection with the filing of our annual report on Form 10-K, our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of February 28, 2011.  In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control—Integrated Framework.  Based on our assessment using those criteria, management believes that, as of February 28, 2011, our internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.



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This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.  Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended February 28, 2011, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B.

Other Information.

None.



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PART III 

 

ITEM 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

The information required by Item 10 concerning directors, corporate governance and executive officers of the Company is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our definitive proxy statement for the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the headings “Election of Directors” and “Corporate Governance”, respectively, which proxy statement we expect to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended February 28, 2011 (the “Proxy Statement”).

The information concerning compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our Proxy Statement under the heading “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance.”

The information concerning significant employees and family relationships is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our Proxy Statement under the heading “Family Relationships.”

The information concerning our code of ethics is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our Proxy Statement under the heading “Code of Ethics and Conduct.”

 

ITEM 11.

  Executive Compensation.     
           
The information required by Item 11 concerning executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our Proxy Statement under the heading “Executive Compensation.”

The information required by Item 11 concerning compensation of directors is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our Proxy Statement under the heading “Compensation of Directors for Year Ended February 28, 2011.”   

 

ITEM 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. 

The information required by Item 12 concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our Proxy Statement under the heading “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.”

ITEM 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The information required by Item 13 concerning certain relationships and related party transactions and director independence is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our Proxy Statement under the headings “Transactions With Related Person” and “Director Independence.”

ITEM 14. 

Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

The information required by Item 14 is incorporated by reference to the information in our Proxy Statement under the headings “Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Audit Committee.”

 



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PART IV

ITEM 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules. 

 

 

 

 

(a)(1)


 

 

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 



Page (s)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

F-1

 

 

 

 

Financial Statements:

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets - February 28, 2011 and 2010

 

F-2

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended February 28, 2011 and 2010 and from Inception on February 23, 2006 to February 28, 2011  

 

F-3

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended February 28, 2011 and 2010 and from Inception on February 23, 2006 to February 28, 2011  

 

F-5

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity from Inception on February 23, 2006 to February 28, 2011  

 

F-4

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

F-6


(a)(2)

Not Applicable.

(a)(3)

Exhibits.

See (b) below.

(b) 

Exhibits.

See the Exhibit Index following the signature page of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference. Each management contract and compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this report is identified in the Exhibit Index by an asterisk following its exhibit number.

 (c) 

Financial Statements Excluded From Annual Report to Shareholders.

Not Applicable.



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K. R. MARGETSON LTD.

 

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT



REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the Stockholders of

Sentry Petroleum Ltd.:


I have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sentry Petroleum Ltd. (An Exploration Stage Company) as of February 28, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended February 28, 2011 and 2010 and for the period from March 1, 2007 to February 28, 2011.  These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  My responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on my audits.  I did not audit the period from date of inception (February 23, 2006) to February 28, 2007.  That period was audited by other auditors, whose report, dated April 7, 2007, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.


I conducted my audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States of America).  Those standards require that I plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  I believe that my audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


In my opinion, based on my audits and the report of other auditors, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of February 28, 2011 and 2010 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended February 28, 2011 and 2010 and period from date of inception (February 23, 2006) to February 28, 2011 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company is an exploration stage company and has incurred operating losses since inception, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.  Management’s plans in regard to their planned financing and other matters are also described in Note 1.  The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.





North Vancouver, Canada

"K. R. MARGETSON LTD.”

May 27, 2011

Chartered Accountant

 

 


331 East 5th Street

Telephone: 604-929-2891

North Vancouver BC  V7L 1M1

Facsimile: 1-877-874-9583

Canada

E-Mail: keith@krmargetson.com





F-1





Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

 

 

 

(An Exploration Stage Company)

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

 

 

(Expressed in US dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 28

 

February 28

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

$

 

$

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

              687,101

 

           317,515

 

Goods and Services Tax Receivable

                  1,914

 

             15,539

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

 

              689,015

 

           333,054

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment

 

 

 

 

Oil and gas on the basis of full-cost accounting

 

 

 

 

 

Unproved properties (Note 3)

435,508

 

284,151

 

Property and Equipment (Note 4)

                    923

 

              9,884

 

Deposit on Property (note 6)

                         -

 

             45,684

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

              436,431

 

           339,719

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

           1,125,446

 

           672,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts Payable

              103,163

 

             60,381

 

Due to related party (Note 5)

                         -

 

              2,038

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

              103,163

 

             62,419

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Going Concern (Note 1)

 

 

 

Commitments (Note 9)

 

 

 

Stockholders' Equity/Deficit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock: (Note 7)

 

 

 

200,000,000 share authorized, $0.0001 par value,

 

 

 

46,825,601 shares issued and outstanding

                  4,683

 

              4,633

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Paid in Capital

           2,797,015

 

        1,465,501

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donated Capital

 

                50,000

 

             50,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

                91,250

 

             41,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deficit Accumulated During the Exploration Stage

          (1,920,665)

 

          (951,434)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Stockholders' Equity

           1,022,283

 

           610,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

           1,125,446

 

           672,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements)


F-2




Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

 (An Exploration Stage Company)

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Expressed in US dollars)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from February

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

23, 2006 (Date

 

 

 

ended

 

ended

 

of Inception) to

 

 

 

February 28

 

February 28

 

February 28

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

 

 

 $

 

 $

 

 $

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

                       -

 

                    -

 

                       -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange loss (gain)

 

             (11,256)

 

           (90,621)

 

             128,144

 

General and administrative

 

            955,959

 

          346,007

 

          1,735,584

 

Professional fees

 

              24,696

 

            16,542

 

               89,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Expenses

 

            969,399

 

          271,928

 

          1,953,025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

                  168

 

                653

 

               32,360

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) for Period

 

           (969,231)

 

         (271,275)

 

         (1,920,665)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

              49,595

 

            59,233

 

               91,249

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

           (919,636)

 

         (212,042)

 

         (1,829,416)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted

 

($0.02)

 

($0.01)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

 

        46,475,460

 

     46,325,600

 

 




(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements)


F- 3





Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

 (An Exploration Stage Company)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in US dollars)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the period from

 

 

 

 

Period

 

Period

 

February 23, 2006

 

 

 

 

ended

 

ended

 

(Date of Inception)

 

 

 

 

February 28

 

February 28

 

to February 28

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

 

 

 

$

 

 $

 

 $

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows From (Used in) Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) for the period

                   (969,231)

 

        (271,046)

 

                 (1,920,665)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net cash to operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

9,651

 

           13,071

 

                      25,111

 

 

Donated services

                    -

 

                    -

 

                      50,000

 

 

Issuance of management options

        731,563

 

         242,832

 

                  1,035,417

 

 

Right off exploration asset

2,906

 

 

 

2,906

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goods and Services Tax Receivable

          13,658

 

          (15,539)

 

                       (1,914)

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

36,071

 

           50,128

 

                    103,163

 

 

Due to related party

          (2,038)

 

             1,013

 

                               -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash From (Used in) Operating Activities

     (177,366)

 

           20,459

 

                   (705,982)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unproved properties

      (65,055)

 

        (231,484)

 

                   (438,414)

 

Additions to furniture and equipment

             (422)

 

            (4,480)

 

                     (26,033)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

     (64,358)

 

        (235,964)

 

                   (464,447)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common shares

       600,000

 

                    -

 

                  1,766,281

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash From Financing Activities

        600,000

 

                    -

 

                  1,766,281

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

       358,276

 

        (215,505)

 

                    595,852

Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents

 11,310

 

           59,233

 

                      91,249

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash -  Beginning of Period

       317,515

 

         473,787

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash - End of  the Period

       687,101

 

         317,515

 

                    687,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

                53

 

                    -

 

                            53

 

Income taxes paid

                    -

 

                    -

 

                               -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements)


F- 4





Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

 (An Exploration Stage Company)

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity

(Expressed in US dollars)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deficit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other

During the

 

 

 

Common Stock

Additional-Paid-In

Donated

comprehensive

Development

 

 

 

Shares

Par Value

Capital

Capital

income loss

Stage

Total

 

 

#

$

$

$

$

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - February 23, 2006 (Date of Inception)

                 -

             -

                        -

-

                        -

                      -

                      -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for cash at $0.0001 per share

                2

            1

 -

-

                        -

                      -

                      1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

                 -

             -

                        -

           -

                        -

              (4,355)

   (4,355)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - February 28, 2006

                2

            1

                        -

 -

                        -

              (4,355)

    (4,354)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for cash

at $0.01 per share

  10,000,000

      1,000

                99,000

                        -

                        -

                      -

        100,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancel common stock

               (2)

             -

      -

         -

                        -

                      -

          -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for cash

at $0.05 per share

    6,325,600

         632

              315,648

-

   -

                      -

316,280

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

                 -

             -

                        -

-

   -

   (60,933)

(60,933)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - February 28, 2007

  16,325,600

      1,633

414,648

            -

                        -

             (65,288)

350,993

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for cash at $0.025 per share

  30,000,000

      3,000

              747,000

-

                        -

                      -

750,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donated Capital/Forgiveness of Debt

 -

 -

 -

50,000

                        -

                      -

50,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

                 -

             -

                        -

-

                        -

           (181,641)

(181,641)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - February 28, 2008

  46,325,600

      4,633

           1,161,648

50,000

                        -

           (246,929)

969,352

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Management options

                 -

             -

                61,022

-

                        -

                      -

61,022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income/loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

                 -

             -

                        -

-

               (17,579)

                      -

(17,579)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

                 -

             -

                        -

-

           (433,459)

(433,459)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - February 28, 2009

  46,325,600

      4,633

           1,222,670

50,000

               (17,579)

           (680,388)

579,336

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements)


F- 5





Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

 (An Exploration Stage Company)

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

(Expressed in US dollars)

(Continued)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deficit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other

During the

 

 

 

Common Stock

Additional-Paid-In

Donated

comprehensive

Development

 

 

 

Shares

Par Value

Capital

Capital

income loss

Stage

Total

 

 

#

$

$

$

$

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Management options

                 -

             -

              242,832

                        -

                        -

                      -

            242,832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income/loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

                 -

             -

   -

-

   59,233

                      -

59,233

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

                 -

             -

   -

-

 

   (271,046)

(271,046)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - February 28, 2010

  46,325,600

      4,633

 1,465,502

50,000

                41,654

           (951,434)

610,355

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Management options

                 -

             -

              731,563

-

    -

                      -

731,563

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock issued for cash at $1.20 per share

       500,001

          50

              599,950

-

     -

                      -

600,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income/loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

                 -

             -

                        -

-

     49,596

                      -

49,596

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

                 -

             -

                        -

-

 

    (969,231)

(969,231)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - February 28, 2011

  46,825,601

      4,683

           2,797,015

50,000

  91,250

        (1,920,665)

1,022,283



(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Party of These Financial Statements)


F-6




Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

 (An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2011


1.

Nature of Operations and Continuance of Business

Sentry Petroleum Ltd. (the “Company”) is an Exploration Stage Company as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 7 “Accounting and Reporting By Development Stage Enterprises” incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on February 23, 2006 as Summit Exploration Inc. On December 3rd, 2007 the Company changed its name from Summit Exploration Inc. to Sentry Petroleum Ltd. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas properties.

The Company has no revenues and has not generated any cash flows from operations to fund its acquisition, exploration and development activities. The Company intends to rely upon the issuance of equity securities to finance its oil and gas property acquisitions and exploration and development on acquired properties, however there can be no assurance it will be successful in raising the funds necessary, or that a self-supporting level of operations will ever be achieved. The likely outcome of these future events is indeterminable. As at February 28, 2011, the Company has accumulated losses since inception of $1,920,665.  These factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustment to reflect the possible future effect on the recoverability and classification of the assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

On April 7, 2006, the Company filed an SB-2 Registration Statement (“SB-2”) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to offer a minimum of 2,500,000 common shares to a maximum of 5,000,000 common shares of the Company at $0.10 per common share for minimum proceeds of $250,000 and maximum proceeds of $500,000.  The SB-2 was declared effective on June 19, 2006, and on November 17, 2006, the Company issued 3,162,800 common shares for cash proceeds of $316,280.

On June 26, 2007, the Company filed an SB-2 Registration Statement (“SB-2”) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to offer up to a maximum of 15,000,000 common shares of the Company at $0.05 per common share for maximum proceeds of $750,000.  The SB-2 was declared effective on July 11, 2007, and on November 1, 2007, the Company issued 15,000,000 common shares for cash proceeds of $750,000.

Effective November 26, 2007, the Company authorized a 2 to 1 share split the effect of which has been retroactively applied.

On April 15, 2008, the Company incorporated a subsidiary company, Sentry Petroleum (Australia) Pty. Ltd.  in order to facilitate exploration activities in Australia.

2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

a.

Basis of Presentation

These financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and are expressed in US dollars.  The Company’s fiscal year-end is February 28.

b.

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. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to donated services and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.




F-7






Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2011


2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

c.

Comprehensive Loss

In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Code (“ASC”) topic 220 “Comprehensive Income” (formerly FAS 130), comprehensive income consists of net income and other gains and losses affecting stockholder's equity that are excluded from net income, such as unrealized gains and losses on investments available for sale, foreign currency translation gains and losses and minimum pension liability. For the year ending February 28, 2011, the Company’s other comprehensive income represented foreign currency translation adjustments.


d.

Cash and Cash Equivalents


The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.  As at February 28, 2011, the Company has $ Nil ($Nil in 2010) in cash equivalents.  As at February 28, 2011, $49,904 was deposited in accounts that were federally insured ($114,860 in 2010).


e.

Oil and Gas Property


The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas operations whereby all costs associated with the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties will be capitalized in cost centers on a country-by-country basis.  These capitalized amounts include the costs of unproved properties, internal costs directly related to acquisitions, development and exploration activities, asset retirement costs and capitalized interest. They include geological and geophysical studies, and costs of drilling both productive and non-productive wells.  


Amortization will be calculated for producing properties by using the unit-of-production method based on proved reserves before royalties, as determined by management of the Company or independent consultants.  Unproved reserves are exempt from amortization and are subject to annual assessment as noted below. Sales of oil and gas properties will be accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs, without any gain or loss recognized, unless such adjustments significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves of oil and gas attributable to a cost center.  Costs of abandoned oil and gas properties will be accounted for as adjustments of capitalized cost and written off to expense.


A ceiling test will be applied to each cost center by comparing the net capitalized costs to the present value of the estimated future net revenue from production of proved reserves, based on commodity prices in effect as at the Company’s year-end and based on current operating costs, discounted by 10%, less the effects of future costs to develop and produce the proved reserves, plus the lower of costs or estimated fair value of unproved properties net of impairment, and less the effects of income taxes.  Any excess capitalized costs are written off to operations.


Unproved properties will be assessed for impairment on an annual basis by applying factors that rely on historical experience. In general, the Company may write-off any unproved property under one or more of the following conditions:


i)

there are no firm plans for further drilling on the unproved property;

ii)

 negative results were obtained from studies of unproved property;

ii)

negative results were obtained from studies conducted in the vicinity of the unproved property; or

iv)

the remaining term of the unproved property does not allow sufficient time for further studies or drilling.


f.

Asset Retirement Obligations


The Company will recognize a liability for future asset retirement obligations associated with oil and gas properties.  The estimated fair value of the asset retirement obligation will be based on current cost escalated at an inflation rate and discounted at a credit adjusted risk-free rate.  This liability will be capitalized as part of the cost of the related asset and amortized over its useful life.  The liability will accrete until the Company settles the obligation.  As of February 28, 2010, the Company did not have any asset retirement obligations.




F- 8







Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2011


2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)


g.

Fair Value Measurements

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted ASC topic 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, for all financial instruments and non-financial instruments accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis.  ASC 820 establishes a single definition of fair value and a framework for measuring fair value, sets out a fair value hierarchy to be used to classify the source of information used in fair value measurement and expands disclosures about fair value measurements required under other accounting pronouncements. It does not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value.


The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, which are required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which the Company would transact and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions and credit risk.  The Company has adopted ASC 825, “Financial Instruments”, which allows companies to choose to measure eligible financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not required to be measured at fair value. The Company has not elected the fair value option for any eligible financial instruments.

h.

Financial Instruments and Risk


Financial instruments, which include cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and amounts due to a related party were estimated to approximate their carrying values due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary’s operations are in Australia, which may result in exposure to market risks from changes in currency rates. The Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk.  


i.

Foreign Currency Translation


The Company's functional currency is US dollars. Foreign currency balances are translated into US dollars as follows:


Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the period-end exchange rate. Non-monetary assets are translated at the rate of exchange in effect at their acquisition, unless such assets are carried at market or nominal value, in which case they are translated at the period-end exchange rate. Revenue and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Foreign exchange gains and losses arising from foreign currency transactions are included in the determination of net income for the respective periods.  


The functional currency of the wholly owned subsidiary is Australian dollars. The assets and liabilities arising from these operations are translated at current exchange rates and related revenues and expenses at the exchange rates in effect at the time the revenue or expense is incurred. Resulting translation adjustments, if material, are accumulated as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the statement of stockholders' deficit while foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in operations.


j.

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share

Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income (loss) per share on the potential exercise of the equity-based financial instruments is not presented where anti-dilutive.




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Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2011


2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)


k.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns. In estimating future tax consequences, all expected future events other than enactment of changes in the tax laws or rates are considered.

Due to the uncertainty regarding the Company's future profitability, the future tax benefits of its losses have been fully allowed for and no net tax benefit has been recorded in the financial statements during the periods presented.


l.

Stock-based Compensation


On the Company’s inception of February 23, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of ASC topic 718 “Stock Compensation” (formerly FAS 123(R) under which the Company records stock-based compensation expense for warrants and stock options granted to employees, directors and officers using the fair value method. Under this method, stock-based compensation is recorded over the vesting period of the warrant and option based on the fair value of the warrant and option as the grant date. The fair value of each warrant and option granted is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account on the grant date, the exercise price, expected life of the warrant and/or option, the price of the underlying security, the expected volatility, expected dividends on the underlying security, and the risk-free interest rate. Transactions in which goods or services are received from non-employees in exchange for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.


Stock based compensation is recorded with a corresponding increase to additional paid-in capital. Consideration received on the exercise of warrants and options, together with the amount previously credited to additional-paid in capital, is recognized as an increase in common stock.


m.

Equipment

Equipment is initially recorded at cost and amortized to operations over its estimated useful life at the following amortization rates and methods:

                       Computer equipment and software

55% straight line per annum

                       Furniture and fixtures

20% straight line per annum

 

Equipment is written down to its net realizable value if it is determined that its carrying value exceeds the estimated future benefits to the Company.


n.

Revenue Recognition


The company recognizes revenue when a contract is in place, minerals are delivered to the purchaser and collectability is reasonably assured.


o.

Consolidation


The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary, Sentry Petroleum (Australia) Pty. Ltd. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.




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Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

 (An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2011


p.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements


The Company adopts new pronouncements relating to generally accepted accounting principles applicable to the Company as they are issued, which may be in advance of their effective date.  Management does not believe that any recently issued but not yet effective accounting standards; if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.


3.

Unproved properties


The Company’s oil and gas properties are located in Australia and its interests in these properties are maintained pursuant to the terms of Authority to Prospect (“ATP”) granted by the Department of Mines and Energy in Queensland. The Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 provides the framework for accessing land to explore and develop petroleum and coal seam gas resources in Queensland. The granting process involves a commitment to a work program that must be carried out within specific time periods. See Note 9 Commitments.


3.

Unproved properties - continued


During the year ended February 28, 2009, the Company acquired 100% working interest in the following tenures in Queensland Australia for cash consideration revealed below: ATP 862, ATP 864, ATP 865, ATP 866, and EPC 1758. A 7% gross overriding royalty was given to the original tenure holder.



Period Ended February 28, 2011

Year Ended February 28, 2010

 

Acquisition

Exploration

Total

 

Acquisition

Exploration

Total

 

Costs

Costs

Costs

 

Costs

Costs

Costs

 

$

$

$

 

$

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATP 862

10,626

129,452

140,078

 

10,626

95,466

106,092

ATP 864

10,626

34,652

45,278

 

10,626

13,708

24,334

ATP 865

7,713

153,494

161,207

 

7,713

123,685

131,398

ATP 866

10,626

25,724

36,350

 

10,626

11,701

22,327

EPC 1758

52,595

-

52,595

 

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

92,186

343,321

435,508

 

39,591

244,560

284,151


4.

Equipment

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

Accumulated

Net Book

 

 

Accumulated

Net Book

 

Cost

Amortization

  Value

 

Cost

Amortization

  Value

 

   $

    $

   $

 

   $

    $

   $

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computer equipment

9,923

(9,306)

617

 

8,986

(6,475)

2,511

Furniture and fixtures

1,246

(940)

306

 

1,246

(691)

555

Seismic software

15,150

(15,150)

-

 

15,150

(8,332)

6,818

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

26,319

(25,396)

923

 

25,382

(15,498)

9,884


5.

Related Party Transactions/Balances

During the year ended February 28, 2011 the Company paid $Nil to the president of the Company for re-imbursement of expenses ($5,500 – 2010). In the year ending February 28, 2009 the Company paid $15,000 to the former president of the Company for consulting services and $4,907 as re-imbursement for expenses. As of February 28, 2011, the Company had no outstanding items to related parties.   In 2010, $2,308 was owed to Aide-de-Camp Services, a company wholly owned by the Secretary of the Company for accounting and secretarial services. Included in operating expenses for these costs are accounting expenses of $3,000 in 2011 and $4,049 in 2010.

6.

Deposit on Property


During the year ended February 28, 2010 the Company made a deposit of $45,684 with the Department of Mines and Energy in Queensland as part of an application for certain coal rights. The Company was awarded the permit during the year ended February 28, 2011.





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Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

 (An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2011


7.

Common stock


On February 23, 2006, the Company issued 2 common shares to the President of the Company of cash proceeds of $1.


On March 8, 2006, the Company issued 10,000,000 common shares at $.01 per common share to the President of the Company for cash proceeds of $100,000. In addition, the Company cancelled the 2 common shares issued to the President of the Company.


On November 17, 2006, the Company issued 6,325,600 common shares at $.05 per common share for cash proceeds of $316,280.


On November 2, 2007, the Company issued 30,000,000 common shares at $.025 per common share for cash proceeds of $750,000


Effective November 26, 2007, the Company authorized a 2 for 1 share split. These financial statements give retroactive application to this event.


On December 3, 2007, the Company increased its authorized share capital to 100,000,000, common shares of $.0001 par value.


On February 5, 2010, the Company increased its authorized share capital to 200,000,000, common shares of $.0001 par value.


On November 4, 2010 the Company issued 416,667 units consisting of one common share and one common share purchase warrant pursuant to a Private Placement for total consideration of $500,000. The warrants are exercisable for a period of 24 months at a price of $1.50 during the first 12 months and $1.75 thereafter.


On December 16, 2010 the Company Issued 83,334 shares pursuant to a Private Placement.


8.

Stock options and warrants


Since 2009 the following management options have been awarded to our Board of Directors and management team.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Average

 

Number of

 

Exercise

 

Options

 

Price

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at February 28, 2009

       925,000

$

          1.04

Granted*

     1,325,000

 

          0.25

Cancelled

(100,000)

 

          1.04

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at February 28, 2010

     2,150,000

  $

          0.55

Granted*

       400,000

 

          1.30

Granted*

1,100,000

 

          3.01

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at February 28, 2011

     3,650,000

  $

1.38


* Subject to shareholder approval at the company’s next annual meeting.


The stock options outstanding February 28, 2009 vested over 3 years, with one-third vesting each year.  For the stock options granted in 2010 and 2011, two-thirds vest after 2 years and one-third vest after 3 years.




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        Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2011


8.

Stock options and warrants (Continued)


A recap of the terms of the stock options as at February 28, 2011 is as follows:


Year

awarded

Number

Exercise price

Currently

Exercisable

Fair  Value

Expiry Date

2009

825,000

$1.04

550,000

$653,407

February 2014

2010

1,325,000

$0.25

-

$255,107

February 2015

2010

400,000

$1.30

-

$461,871

November 2015

2011

1,100,000

$3.01

-

$2,528,999

February 2016


The fair value for stock options was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming no expected dividends and the following weighted average assumptions:



2010 Options

 

2011 Options

Expected volatility

112.86%

 

Expected volatility

111.21%

Risk-free interest rate

2.30%

 

Risk-free interest rate

2.39%

Expected life of options

3 years

 

Expected life of options

4.5 years

Fair value

$0.188 - $0.201

 

Fair value

$2.247. - $2.404


During the year ended February 28, 2011, the Company recognized $731,563 in stock-based compensation expense ($242,832 in 2010).  


As at February 28, 2011, there were $2,863,968 of unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock options.


As at February 28, 2011, there were 416,667 warrants outstanding at an exercise price of $1.50 per warrant.


9.

Commitments


Under the oil and gas tenures described in Note 3 and in the assignment agreements with the original grantor, the Company is committed to the following work programs in order to maintain its interest in those tenures.


Tenure

 

Commitment

 

Commitment

 

 

in US $

 

Period

 

 

 

 

Remaining

ATP 862

 

  5,544,000 

 

1 years

ATP 864

 

  5,275,000 

 

1 years

ATP 865

 

  3,958,000 

 

1 years

ATP 866

 

  4,721,000 

 

1 years





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Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

 (An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2011


10.

Income Tax


The reconciliation of income taxes attributable to continuing operations computed at the statutory rates to income tax expense is as follows:


 

 

2011

2010

 

 

 

 

Loss per financial Statements

 $        (969,231)

 $       (271,046)

Statutory rates

15%-30%

15%-30%

 

 

 

 

Tax recovery at statutory rates

 $        (220,187)

 $          (54,261)

 

 

 

 

Less (add) non-deductible expenses

 

 

 

Permanent

              165,134

               43,199

 

Temporary - unrealized exchange loss

(2,542)

             (16,121)

Less unapplied available loss

                57,595

               27,183

 

 

 

 

Tax loss per financial statements

 $                        -

 $                       -



The Company has accumulated non-capital loss for tax purposes of approximately $699,385. Under normal circumstances the losses may be carried forward to reduce taxable income in future years and, unless utilized, expire as follows:


Year of expiry

                            $

2026

 

                   4,000

2027

 

                50,043

2028

 

                85,349

2029

 

              177,767

2030

 

                69,343

2031

 

             229,998

No expiry

 

             82,885


As at February 28, 2011 the tax effects of the temporary timing differences that give rise to significant components of the future income tax asset computed at current rates are noted below. A valuation allowance has been recorded as management believes it is more likely than not that the future tax assets will not be realized.


 

 

                     2011

                 2010

 

 

                     $

                           $

Tax attributes

 

 

Non-capital loss carry-forwards

 699,385

              450,460

 

 

 

 

Effective tax rates – 15% to 30%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income tax assets

                186,264

             128,669

Valuation allowance

            (186,264)

           (128,669)

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax asset

                            -

                           -



The change in the valuation allowance was an increase of $57,595 for the year ended February 28, 2011 and $27,183 for the year ended February 28, 2010.




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Sentry Petroleum Ltd.

 (An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

February 28, 2011


11.

Subsequent events


a)

Subsequent to the year end the Company surrendered EPC 1758.

b)

On April 14, 2011 the Company completed a private placement for $ 500,000 and issued 227,273 common shares.

c)

On April 20, 2011 a shareholder exercised 333,333 warrants at a price of $1.50 per warrant and the Company issued 333,333 common shares.




















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Glossary of Certain Terms


ATP is an Authority To Prospect for hydrocarbons as awarded by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation  in Queensland Australia.

Basin is a segment of the crust of the Earth which has been downwarped and in which thick layers of sediments have accumulated over a long period of time.

 

Bbl or Barrel is one stock tank barrel, of 42 U.S. gallons liquid volume, used herein in reference to crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons.


Development refers to the phase in which an oil or gas field is brought into production, usually by drilling and completing production wells, and the wells, in most cases, are connected to the petroleum gathering system.


Discovery is the location by drilling of a well of an accumulation of gas, condensate or oil reserves, the size of which may be estimated but not precisely quantified and which may or may not be commercially economic, depending on a number of factors.


EPC is and Exploration Permit Coal which gives the holder the authority to explore for coal and is awarded by Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation  in Queensland Australia


Exploration Well is a well drilled in a prospect without knowledge of the underlying sedimentary rock or the contents of the underlying rock.


Farm-Out refers to a common form of agreement between petroleum companies where the holder of the petroleum interest agrees to assign all or part of an interest in the ownership to another party that is willing to fund agreed exploration activities which may be more or less than the proportionate interest assigned to them.


Field is a geologically connected area of the subsurface that is producing, or has been proven to be capable of producing hydrocarbons.


Formation is a reference to a group of rocks of the same age extending over a substantial area of a basin.


Hydrocarbon is the general term for oil, gas, condensate and other petroleum products.


Joint Venture refers to a standard form of participation in petroleum exploration, via unincorporated joint arrangements between a number of industry participants, with one party or a management committee comprised of some or all of the parties operating the permit (i.e. managing the operations) on behalf of all the participants, and Joint Venturers has a corresponding meaning.


Mcf is one thousand cubic feet and Mscf means one thousand cubic feet at standard temperature and pressure, used herein in reference to natural gas or other gaseous hydrocarbons.


Permit or Licence is an area that is granted for a prescribed period of time for exploration, development or production under specific contractual or legislative conditions.

 



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Production refers to the stage of exploitation at which hydrocarbons are produced from a discovery on an on-going basis, intended to be continuous until the reservoir is fully exploited; pre-production being the stage before full production, during which hydrocarbons are produced intermittently to test reservoir characteristics and optimal production methods.


Prospect is a potential hydrocarbon trap which has been confirmed by geological and geophysical studies to the degree that drilling of an exploration well is warranted.


Proved Developed Reserves are Proved Reserves that can be expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods.


Proved Reserves are the estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids which geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions.


Proved Undeveloped Reserves are Proved Reserves that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage or from existing wells where expenditure is required for recompletion.


Reservoir is a porous and permeable sedimentary rock formation containing adequate pore space in the rock to provide storage space for oil, gas or water.


Royalty is the entitlement to a stated or determinable percentage of the proceeds received from the sale of hydrocarbons calculated as prescribed in applicable legislation or in the agreement reserving the royalty to the owner of the royalty.


Seismic refers to a geophysical technique using low frequency sound waves to determine the subsurface structure of sedimentary rocks.


Shut-in refers to a well that is suspended from production, usually for operational reasons, such as in order to build up pressure in the reservoir.


Trap is a geological structure covered by a seal in which hydrocarbons build up to form an oil or gas reservoir.


Working Interest is an equity interest, compared with a royalty interest, in an oil and gas property whereby the participating interest holder pays its proportionate percentage share of development and operating costs and receives the equivalent share of the proceeds of hydrocarbon sales after deduction of royalties or other imposts due on gross income.



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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, this 31st day of May, 2011.  

SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.,

a Nevada corporation

By:  

/s/ RAJ RAJESWARAN

Raj Rajeswaran

President and Chief Executive Officer


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature and Title

 

  

Date

 

 

 

/s/ RAJ RAJESWARAN

  

May 31, 2011

Raj Rajeswaran, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

  

 

 

 

/s/ PAUL BOLDY

  

May 31, 2011

Paul Boldy, Director, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

  

 

 

 

/s/ ALAN HART

  

May 31, 2011

Alan Hart, Vice President of Exploration and Director

  

 

 

 

/s/ JOHN KALDI

  

May 31, 2011

John Kaldi, Director

  

 

 

 

/s/ ARNE RAABE

  

May 31, 2011

Arne Raabe, Corporate Secretary and Director

  

 




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SENTRY PETROLEUM LTD.

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

TO

2011 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K


Exhibit
Number


Description


Incorporated by Reference to:

Filed Herewith

3.1

Articles of Incorporation

Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on April 7. 2006, File No. 333-133079.

 

3.2

Bylaws

Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on April 7. 2006, File No. 333-133079.

 

10.1

Purchase Agreement for ATP 865

Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Annual Report on  Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009.

 

10.2

Purchase Agreement for ATP 862, ATP 864 and ATP 866

Exhibit 10.2 to Amendment No. 1 of the Company's Annual Report on  Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009.

 

10.3

Indemnity Agreement, CEO

Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Annual Report on  Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010.

 

10.4

Indemnity Agreement, CFO

 

X

10.5

Indemnity Agreement, VP Exploration

Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Annual Report on  Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010.

 

10.6

Indemnity Agreement, Corporate Secretary

 

X

10.7

Indemnity Agreement, Director

Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Annual Report on  Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010.

 

10.8

Indemnity Agreement, Chief Geophysicist

Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Annual Report on  Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010.

 

10.15

2011 Share Option Plan

 

X

10.16

2009 Share Option Plan

Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's Annual Report on  Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010.

 

10.17

Agreement by and among Sino American Oil Company and Sentry Petroleum Ltd. dated as of March 14, 2011.

Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 15, 2011.

 

14.1

Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Exhibit 14.1 to the Company's Annual Report on  Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007.

 

21.1

Subsidiaries of the Company.

 

X



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Exhibit
Number


Description


Incorporated by Reference to:

Filed Herewith

24.1

Power of Attorney.

 

X

31.1

Certificate of Raj Rajeswaran, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

X

31.2

Certificate of Paul Boldy, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

X

32.1

Certificate of Raj Rajeswaran, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

X

32.2

Certificate of Paul Boldy, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

X

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