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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

ý           Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

o           Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from ___________ to __________

Commission File No. 0-18958
 

 
Grote Molen, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Nevada
 
20-1282850
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
     
322 West Griffith Road
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
     
(208) 234-9352
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes ý    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o  
Accelerated filer o  
Non-accelerated filer o
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 o  No ý

As of May 11, 2012, there were 21,000,000 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding.

 
 

 


GROTE MOLEN, INC.
FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2012


PART I - Financial Information

Item 1.     Financial Statements
 
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2012 (unaudited)
 
 
   and December 31, 2011
2
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months
 
 
   Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
3
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months
 
 
   Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
4
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
5
     
Item 2.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
10
     
Item 3.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
15
     
Item 4T.  Controls and Procedures
15
     
     
PART II - Other Information
 
     
Item 1.     Legal Proceedings
16
     
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
16
     
Item 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
16
     
Item 3.     Defaults upon Senior Securities
16
     
Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures
16
     
Item 5.     Other Information
16
     
Item 6.     Exhibits
16
     
Signatures
18
 
 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 

 
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
GROTE MOLEN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
March 31,
2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
ASSETS
 
(Unaudited)
       
Current Assets:
           
   Cash
  $ 256,285     $ 251,401  
   Accounts Receivable
    58,047       50,287  
   Inventories
    73,032       118,584  
   Deposits
    433,651       335,490  
   Prepaid Expenses
    389       342  
                 
   Total Current Assets
    821,404       756,104  
Property and Equipment, net
    7,022       7,386  
Intangible Assets, net
    4,293       4,556  
                 
   Total Assets
  $ 832,719     $ 768,046  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
         
Current Liabilities:
               
   Accounts Payable
  $ 56,809     $ 30,795  
   Accrued Interest Payable – Related Parties
    24,828       23,463  
   Accrued Interest Payable
    2,356       1,656  
   Income Taxes Payable
    12,442       4,190  
   Current Portion of Long-Term Debt – Related Party
    37,815       37,164  
   Notes Payable – Related Parties
    104,627       95,627  
   Notes Payable
    35,000       35,000  
                 
   Total Current Liabilities
    273,877       227,895  
                 
Long-Term Debt – Related Party
    125,514       135,216  
                 
   Total Liabilities
    399,391       363,111  
                 
Stockholders’ Equity:
               
   Preferred Stock, $.001 Par Value, 5,000,000 Shares Authorized,
      No Shares Issued and Outstanding
    -       -  
   Common Stock, $.001 Par Value, 100,000,000 Shares
      Authorized, 21,000,000 Shares Issued and Outstanding
    21,000       21,000  
   Additional Paid-In Capital
    89,000       89,000  
   Retained Earnings
    323,328       294,935  
                 
   Total Stockholders’ Equity
    433,328       404,935  
                 
   Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 832,719     $ 768,046  

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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GROTE MOLEN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
             
Sales
  $ 453,618     $ 484,848  
                 
Cost of Sales
    310,007       352,264  
                 
Gross Profit
    143,611       132,584  
                 
Operating Costs and Expenses:
               
   Selling, General and Administrative
    101,325       117,838  
   Depreciation and Amortization
    627       679  
                 
   Total Operating Costs and Expenses
    101,952       118,517  
                 
Income From Operations
    41,659       14,067  
                 
Other Expense:
   Interest Expense – Related Parties
    4,314       4,669  
   Interest Expense
    700       33  
                 
  Total Other Expense
    5,014       4,702  
                 
Income Before Income Taxes
    36,645       9,365  
                 
Income Tax Provision
    8,252       2,409  
                 
Net Income
  $ 28,393     $ 6,956  
                 
Net Income Per Common Share -
               
   Basic and Diluted
  $ 0.00     $ 0.00  
                 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding -
               
   Basic and Diluted
    21,000,000       21,000,000  
                 
                 
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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GROTE MOLEN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
           
   Net Income
  $ 28,393     $ 6,956  
   Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net
      Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
               
      Depreciation and Amortization
    627       679  
      (Increase) Decrease in:
               
         Accounts Receivable
    (7,760 )     (9,295 )
         Inventories
    45,552       (66,201 )
         Deposits
    (98,161 )     135,089  
         Prepaid Expenses
    (47 )     1,506  
      Increase (Decrease) in:
               
         Accounts Payable
    26,014       19,565  
         Accrued Interest Payable – Related Parties
    1,365       1,293  
         Accrued Interest Payable
    700       33  
         Income Taxes Payable
    8,252       -  
                 
   Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    4,935       89,625  
                 
Cash flows from Investing Activities
    -       -  
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
   Proceeds from Notes Payable – Related Parties
    9,000       -  
   Proceeds from Notes Payable
    -       15,000  
   Repayment of Long-Term Debt – Related Party
    (9,051 )     (711 )
                 
  Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
    (51 )     14,289  
                 
Net Increase in Cash
    4,884       103,914  
 
               
Cash, Beginning of the Period
    251,401       111,759  
                 
Cash, End of the Period
  $ 256,285     $ 215,673  
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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GROTE MOLEN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(AMOUNTS PRESENTED AS OF MARCH 31, 2012 AND FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31, 2012 AND 2011 ARE UNAUDITED)



NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization

Grote Molen, Inc. (“Grote Molen”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on March 15, 2004.  BrownWick, LLC (“BrownWick”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, was formed in the State of Idaho on June 5, 2005.  The principal business of Grote Molen and BrownWick (collectively the “Company”) is to distribute grain mills and related accessories for home use.

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Grote Molen and BrownWick.  All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2012 and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are unaudited.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments have been made, consisting of normal recurring items, that are necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2012 as well as the consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.  The interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Earnings Per Share

The computation of basic earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.

The computation of diluted earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the common stock equivalents which would arise from the exercise of stock options and warrants outstanding using the treasury stock method and the average market price per share during the period.  Common stock equivalents are not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation when their effect is anti-dilutive.  We have not granted any stock options or warrants since inception of the Company.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is the same as net income (loss).
 
 
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NOTE 2 – DETAIL OF CERTAIN BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS

Accounts receivable consist of the following:

   
March 31,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Trade accounts receivable – related parties
  $ 6,354     $ 14,819  
Trade accounts receivable
    46,693       30,468  
Employee advances
    5,000       5,000  
                 
    $ 58,047     $ 50,287  


Property and equipment consist of the following:

   
March 31,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Office equipment
  $ 3,527     $ 3,527  
Warehouse equipment
    10,097       10,097  
Website development
    2,000       2,000  
                 
      15,624       15,624  
Accumulated depreciation
    (8,602 )     (8,238 )
                 
    $ 7,022     $ 7,386  
 
Intangible assets consist of the following:

   
March 31,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
License
  $ 10,500     $ 10,500  
Patent
    100       100  
                 
      10,600       10,600  
Accumulated amortization
    (6,307 )     (6,044 )
                 
    $ 4,293     $ 4,556  
 
 
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NOTE 3 – DEBT

Notes payable – related parties are unsecured and are comprised of the following:

   
March 31,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Note payable to a stockholder, due on demand, with interest at 6% per annum
  $ 30,000     $ 30,000  
                 
Note payable to a stockholder, due on demand, with interest at 6% per annum
    3,500       3,500  
                 
Note payable to a stockholder, due on demand, with interest at 6% per annum
    38,000       38,000  
                 
Note payable to a stockholder, due on demand, with interest at 6% per annum
    10,000       10,000  
                 
Note payable to a stockholder, due on demand, with interest at 6% per annum
    5,000       5,000  
                 
Note payable to a stockholder, due on demand, with interest at 8% per annum
    9,000       -  
                 
Non-interest bearing advances from stockholders, with no formal repayment terms
    9,127       9,127  
                 
Total
  $ 104,627     $ 95,627  


The notes payable of $35,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are comprised of two notes payable to a non-related party, are unsecured, payable upon demand, and bear interest at 8% per annum.  Accrued interest payable on the notes payable was $2,356 and $1,656 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Long-term debt – related party is comprised of the following:

   
March 31,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Note payable to a stockholder, due in monthly installments of $4,000 through February 2016, with interest at 6.97 % per annum
  $  163,329     $  172,380  
Less current portion
    (37,815 )     (37,164 )
                 
Long-term portion
  $ 125,514     $ 135,216  
 
Interest expense on related party debt was $4,314 and $4,669 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Accrued interest payable to related parties was $24,828 and $23,463 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.
 
 
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NOTE 4 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Pursuant to an agreement effective in February 2011, we pay a monthly management fee to a company owned by one of the major stockholders of the Company to manage our day-to-day business activities and to provide business space.  We paid monthly management fees in varying amounts to this related party pursuant to prior agreements approved by the stockholders of the Company.  The agreement is on a month-to-month basis and can be cancelled at any time by the vote of management.  Effective February 1, 2011, the monthly fee was increased to $10,700.  Also included in management fees are monthly payments of $150 to another major stockholder of the Company for expense reimbursement.  Included in selling, general and administrative expenses were management fees totaling $32,550 and $31,050 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Each of the two principal stockholders of the Company own companies that are our customers.  Sales to these related parties totaled $9,874 and $24,150 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, or approximately 2% and 5%, respectively.  Accounts receivable from these related parties totaled $6,354 and $14,819 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Accounts payable to these related parties totaled $12,090 and $0 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

See Note 3 for discussion of related party debt and interest expense.
 
NOTE 5 – CAPITAL STOCK

The Company’s preferred stock may have such rights, preferences and designations and may be issued in such series as determined by our Board of Directors.  No shares of preferred stock were issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
 
NOTE 6 – SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, we had no non-cash financing and investing activities.

We paid cash for income taxes of $0 and $1,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  We paid cash for interest of $2,950 and $3,376 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
 
NOTE 7 – SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS

In addition to the sales to related parties discussed in Note 4, we had sales to one customer that accounted for approximately 13% and 15% of total sales for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 
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NOTE 8 – RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

There were no new accounting pronouncements issued during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and through the date of this filing that we believe are applicable to or would have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
 
NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

We have evaluated events occurring after the date of our accompanying consolidated balance sheets through the date the financial statements were issued.  We did not identify any material subsequent events requiring adjustment to or disclosure in our accompanying consolidated financial statements.

 
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Item 2.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements reflect the Company’s views with respect to future events based upon information available to it at this time.  These forward-looking statements are subject to certain uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements.  These uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 in Part I, Item 1A under the caption “Risk Factors.”  The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “targets” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise.

You should read the following discussion in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are included elsewhere in this report.  The following information contains forward-looking statements. (See “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors.”)
 
General

Grote Molen, Inc. (“Grote Molen”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on March 15, 2004. BrownWick, LLC (“BrownWick”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, was formed in the State of Idaho on June 5, 2005. The principal business of Grote Molen and BrownWick (collectively the “Company”) is to distribute electrical and hand operated grain mills and related accessories for home use.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires our management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements, including the notes thereto, and related disclosures of commitments and contingencies, if any. We consider our critical accounting policies to be those that require the more significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of financial statements, including the following:

Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful accounts. We determine the allowance for doubtful accounts by identifying potential troubled accounts and by using historical experience and future expectations applied to an aging of accounts. Trade accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of trade accounts receivable previously written off are recorded as income when received. We determined that no allowance for doubtful accounts was required at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Inventories

Inventories, consisting primarily of grain mills, parts and accessories, are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using primarily the first-in-first-out (FIFO) method. We purchase substantially all inventories from two foreign suppliers, and have been dependent on those suppliers for substantially all inventory purchases since we commenced operations.

 
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Deposits

At times, we are required to pay advance deposits toward the purchase of inventories from our principal suppliers. Such advance payments are recorded as deposits, a current asset in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 10 years. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in operations for the period. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to operations as incurred. Significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are recorded at cost, less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives or contractual lives of the assets, which range from 10 to 30 years.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We periodically review our long-lived assets, including intangible assets, for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. No events or changes in circumstances have occurred to indicate that the carrying amount of our long-lived assets may not be recoverable. Therefore, no impairment loss was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

Revenue Recognition

We record revenue from the sales of grain mills and accessories in accordance with the underlying sales agreements when the products are shipped, the selling price is fixed and determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.

Warranties

We provide limited warranties to our customers for certain of our products sold.  We perform warranty work at our service center in Pocatello, Idaho or at other authorized service locations.  Warranty expenses have not been material to our consolidated financial statements.

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification™ (“ASC”) Topic 730, Research and Development. The costs of materials and other costs acquired for research and development activities are charged to expense as incurred. Salaries, wages, and other related costs of personnel, as well as other facility operating costs are allocated to research and development expense through management’s estimate of the percentage of time spent by personnel in research and development activities. We had no material research and development costs for the three months years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

 
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We account for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, requires us to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. If the more-likely-than-not threshold is met, we must measure the tax position to determine the amount to recognize in our consolidated financial statements. We performed a review of our material tax positions in accordance with recognition and measurement standards established by ASC Topic 740 and concluded we had no unrecognized tax benefit which would affect the effective tax rate if recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

We include interest and penalties arising from the underpayment of income taxes, if any, in our consolidated statements of operations in general and administrative expenses. As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and notes payable. The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of these items.  We believe the carrying amount of the notes payable approximates fair value because the interest rates on the notes approximate market rates of interest.


Results of Operations

Sales

Our business is not seasonal; however, our quarterly sales, including sales to related parties, may fluctuate materially from period to period.  At times, we derive a significant portion of our revenues from sales to related parties.  Each of our two principal stockholders own companies that are significant customers.  Our sales have been comprised of the following:

   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Sales
  $ 443,744     $ 460,698  
Sales – related parties
    9,874       24,150  
                 
Total sales
  $ 453,618     $ 484,848  

Sales to related parties represented approximately 2% and 5% of total sales for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
 
Our total sales decreased $31,230, or approximately 6%, during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011.  We believe the continuing economic slowdown has had a negative impact on our sales.

 
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Cost of Sales

Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $310,007, compared to $352,264 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, a decrease of $42,257, or approximately 12%.  This decrease in cost of sales is primarily attributed to the decrease in sales for the current three months.  Cost of sales as a percentage of sales may fluctuate from period to period, based on the mix of products sold during a particular period and pricing arrangements with our suppliers.  Cost of sales as a percentage of sales was approximately 68% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to approximately 73% for the three months ended March 31, 2011.  We purchase substantially all inventories from two foreign suppliers, and have been dependent on those suppliers for substantially all inventory purchases since we commenced operations.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $101,325 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $117,838 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, a decrease of $16,513 or approximately 14%.  The decrease in these expenses in the first three months of the current year is primarily attributed to a decrease in travel and outgoing freight expenses and medical related benefits.

Pursuant to an agreement effective in February 2011, we pay a monthly management fee to a company owned by one of the major stockholders of the Company to manage our day-to-day business activities and to provide business space.  We paid monthly management fees in varying amounts to this related party pursuant to prior agreements approved by the stockholders of the Company.  The agreement is on a month-to-month basis and can be cancelled at any time by the vote of management.  Effective February 1, 2011, the monthly fee was increased to $10,700.  Also included in management fees are monthly payments of $150 to another major stockholder of the Company for expense reimbursement.  Included in selling, general and administrative expenses were management fees totaling $32,550 and $31,050 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

Depreciation and amortization expense currently is not material to our business and has remained relatively constant for all periods presented.  Depreciation and amortization expense was $627 and $679 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development activities are not currently significant to our business.  We did not incur material research and development expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

Other Expense: Interest Expense

Other expense includes interest expense on our indebtedness, a significant portion of which is indebtedness to related parties.  Total interest expense – related parties was $4,314 and $4,669 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Other interest expense to non-related parties was $700 and $33 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2012, we had total current assets of $821,404, including cash of $256,285, and current liabilities of $273,877, resulting in working capital of $547,527.  Our current assets and working capital included inventories of $73,032 and deposits of $433,651.  At times, we are required to pay significant advance deposits toward the purchase of inventories from our principal suppliers.  In addition, as of March 31, 2012, we had total stockholders’ equity of $433,328.  We have financed our operations, the acquisition of inventories, and the payment of vendor deposits from our operations, short-term loans from our principal stockholders and non-related parties, and from the issuance of our common stock.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, net cash provided by operating activities was $4,935, as a result of our net income of $28,393, non-cash expenses of $627, decrease in inventories of $45,552, and increases in accounts payable of $26,014, accrued interest payable – related parties of $1,365, accrued interest payable of $700 and income taxes payable of $8,252, partially offset by increases in accounts receivable of $7,760, deposits of $98,161 and prepaid expenses of $47.

By comparison for the three months ended March 31, 2011, net cash provided by operating activities was $89,625, as a result of our net income of $6,956, non-cash expenses of $679, decreases in deposits of $135,089 and prepaid expenses of $1,506, and increases in accounts payable of $19,565, accrued interest payable – related parties of $1,293 and accrued interest payable of $33, partially offset by increases in accounts receivable of $9,295 and inventories of $66,201.

We had no cash used in or provided by investing activities in the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, net cash used in financing activities was $51, comprised of repayment of long-term debt – related party of $9,051, partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of notes payable – related parties of $9,000.

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, net cash provided by financing activities was $14,289, comprised of proceeds from the issuance of notes payable of $15,000, partially offset by repayment of long-term debt – related party of $711.

At March 31, 2012, we had short-term notes payable – related parties totaling $104,627, which are payable to our principal stockholders, are unsecured, bear interest at rates ranging from 6% to 8% per annum and are generally due on demand.  In addition, at March 31, 2012, we had short-term notes payable to non-related parties totaling $35,000, which are unsecured, bear interest at 8% per annum and are due on demand.

At March 31, 2012, we had long-term debt – related party of $163,329 (current portion $37,815) payable to a principal stockholder, bearing interest at 6.97% per annum and due in monthly installments of $4,000 through February 2016.

Accrued interest payable – related parties was $24,828 and $23,463 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

We believe we will have adequate funds to meet our obligations for the next twelve months from our current cash and projected cash flows from operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
There were no new accounting pronouncements issued during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and through the date of this filing that we believe are applicable to or would have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

 
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Pursuant to an agreement effective in February 2011, we pay a monthly management fee to a company owned by one of the major stockholders of the Company to manage the day-to-day business activities of the Company and provide business space.  The agreement is on a month-to-month basis and can be cancelled at any time by the vote of management. We paid monthly management fees in varying amounts to this related party pursuant to prior agreements approved by the stockholders of the Company.  Effective February 1, 2011, the monthly fee was increased to $10,700.

We also pay another major stockholder of the Company at the rate of $150 per month for expense reimbursement.
 
Item 3.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not Applicable.  The Company is a “smaller reporting company.”
 
Item 4T.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Treasurer who serves as our principal executive and principal financial officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“the Exchange Act”) as of March 31, 2012, the end of the period covered by this report.  Based upon that evaluation, our President and Treasurer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2012 were effective such that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our President and Treasurer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.  A controls system cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.

Changes in internal controls over financial reporting.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.     Legal Proceedings

We are not a party to any material pending legal proceedings.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

See the risk factors described in Item 1A of the Company’s 2011 annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2012.

Item 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not Applicable.

Item 3.     Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable.

Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.

Item 5.     Other Information

Not Applicable.

Item 6:     Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit                                                                                                                    
 
3.1
Articles of Incorporation (1)
 
3.2
Bylaws (1)
 
10.2
Promissory Note dated February 27, 2012*
 
31.1
Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer*
 
32.1
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer*
 
101 INS**
XBRL Instance Document*
 
101SCH**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema*
 
101 CAL**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase*
 
101 DEF**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase*
 
101 LAB**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase*
 
101 PRE**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase*
 
 
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(1) Incorporated by reference from Exhibit Numbers 3.1 and 3.2 of the Company’s registration statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on May 14, 2010.
* Exhibits filed with this report.
** XBRL information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is not subject to liability under those sections, is not part of any registration statement or prospectus to which it relates and is not incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement, prospectus or other document.

 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



 
Grote Molen, Inc.
   
   
Dated:  May 15, 2012
By /s/ John B. Hofman
 
John B. Hofman
 
President, Secretary and Treasurer
 
(Principal Executive and Accounting Officer)
 

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