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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)
x  QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

      For the fiscal quarter ended                 June 30, 2012                 

 

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

               For the transition period from                              to

 

RIO BRAVO OIL, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   000-54564   42-1771917
(State of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

5858 Westheimer, Suite 699, Houston, TX 77057
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Issuer’s telephone number: (713) 787-9060
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

 

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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x 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.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
   
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company x

 

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

 

There were 32,291,657 shares outstanding of registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, as of August 1, 2012.

 

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes ¨ No x

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  PART I  
     Page
Item 1. Financial Statements 3
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – unaudited 3
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations – unaudited 4
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – unaudited 7
  Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – unaudited 9
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation 23
Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 29
Item 4 Controls and Procedures 29
  PART II  
Item 1 Legal Proceedings 30
Item 1A Risk Factors 30
Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 30
Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities 30
Item 4. (Removed and Reserved) 30
Item 5. Other Information 31
Item 6. Exhibits 32
     
SIGNATURES 33

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  

RIO BRAVO OIL, INC.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   Successor   Predecessor Business 
   June 30,   December 31,   December 31, 
   2012   2011   2011 
   Unaudited   Unaudited   * 
 ASSETS               
CURRENT ASSETS               
Cash and cash equivalents  $847,022    172,500   $5,159 
Other Receivables   116,008           
Prepaid operator credit   349,823    852    159,704 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   1,312,853    173,352    164,863 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT               
Proved oil and gas properties, net of accumulated depletion   15,993,866    -    621,333 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation   649,487    -    295,789 
    16,643,353    -    917,122 
Deferred loan costs, net of amortization   218,750    -    - 
Advances receivable   -    -    503,008 
TOTAL ASSETS  $18,174,956    173,352    1,584,993 
                
LIABILITIES               
CURRENT LIABILITIES               
Accounts payable  $590,247    -    531,428 
Accrued expenses   467,022    8,797    129,934 
Advances payable   90,704    -    87,000 
Rio Bravo assets purchase payable   34,968    -    - 
Eagle Ford asset purchase payable   225,000           
Due to the Caltex Bankruptcy Estate   295,000           
Loan from former director   3,332    3,332    - 
Loan from stockholder   -    199,395    - 
Leasehold purchase payable   -    -    500,000 
Short term note payable   300,000    -    - 
Bridge notes payable   350,000    -    1,855,000 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   2,356,273    211,524    3,103,362 
                
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES               
Notes payable   3,250,000    -    - 
Due to the Caltex Bankruptcy Estate   741,556           
Asset retirement obligation   2,401,596    -    9,740 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES   8,749,425    211,524    3,113,102 
                
Commitments and contingencies   -    -    - 
                
REDEEMABLE SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK   5,500,000    -    - 
                
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Series B Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,0000 Authorized, 3,250,000 and nil issued and outstanding shares of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012 respectively, liquidation value of $3,250,000   3,250    -    - 
                
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 120,000,000 Authorized 32,291,657 and 95,250,000 Issued and outstanding shares as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively   32,291    95,250    - 
Additional paid-in capital   6,310,249    -    - 
Subscription receivable   500,000    -    - 
Stockholders’ deficit accumulated in the exploratory stage   (1,920,259)   (133,422)   (1,528,109)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $18,174,956   $173,352    1,584,993 

 

* Derived from audited information

 

See accompanying notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

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RIO BRAVO OIL, INC.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

  

   Successor 
       From 
       Inception 
   Six Months Ended   Through 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2012   2011   2012 
             
REVENUES AND GAINS               
Revenues from sale of oil and gas  $58,950   $-   $58,950 
                
OPERATING EXPENSES:               
Leasehold operating and workover expense   343,804    -    343,804 
General and administrative   617,604    8,997    679,131 
Professional fees   653,011    -    653,011 
Impairment of oil & gas interests   -    -    - 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense   27,268    -    27,268 
Total operating expenses   1,641,687    8,997    1,703,214 
                
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS   (1,582,737)   (8,997)   (1,644,264)
                
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE               
Interest income   -    -    - 
Interest expense   (208,725)   -    (208,870)
Total other income   (208,725)   -    (208,870)
                
NET LOSS   (1,791,462)   (8,997)   (1,853,134)
                
Preferred dividends   61,875    -    61,875 
                
Net loss to common stockholders  $(1,853,337)  $(8,997)  $(1,915,009)
                
Basic and diluted loss per common share  $(0.03)  $(0.00)  $(0.03)
                
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   63,225,452    95,250,000    83,286,612 

 

See accompanying notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

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RIO BRAVO OIL, INC.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

  

   Successor 
   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2012   2011 
         
REVENUES AND GAINS          
Revenues from sale of oil and gas  $58,950   $- 
           
OPERATING EXPENSES:          
Leasehold operating and workover expense   343,804    - 
General and administrative   442,702    6,267 
Professional fees   420,629    - 
Impairment of oil & gas interests   -    - 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense   23,333    - 
Total operating expenses   1,230,468    6,267 
           
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS   (1,171,518)   (6,267)
           
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE          
Interest income   -    - 
Interest expense   (124,349)   - 
Total other income   (124,349)   - 
           
NET LOSS   (1,295,867)   (6,267)
           
Preferred dividends   41,250    - 
           
Net loss to common stockholders  $(1,337,117)  $(6,267)
           
Basic and diluted loss per common share  $(0.05)  $- 
           
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   32,291,656    95,250,000 
           

 

See accompanying notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

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RIO BRAVO OIL, INC.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

 

   Predecessor Business 
   Period from 
1/1/2012 
through 
February 14,
   Three 
Months 
Ended 
June 30,
   Six 
Months 
Ended 
June 30,
 
   2012   2011   2011 
             
REVENUES AND GAINS               
Revenues from sale of oil and gas  $-   $-   $- 
                
OPERATING EXPENSES:               
Leasehold operating and workover expense   -    19,910    43,208 
General and administrative   108,972    -    3,665 
Professional fees   54,649    -    - 
Impairment        28,223    70,030 
Depreciation expense   3,311    -    - 
Total operating expenses   166,932    48,133    116,903 
                
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS   (166,932)   (48,133)   (116,903)
                
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE               
Interest income   -         - 
Interest expense   -         - 
Total other income   -    -    - 
                
NET LOSS   (166,932)   (48,133)   (116,903)
                
Preferred dividends   -    -    - 
                
Net loss to common stockholders  $(166,932)  $(48,133)  $(116,903)
                
Basic and diluted loss per common share               
                
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding               

 

See accompanying notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

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RIO BRAVO OIL, INC.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

 

   Successor 
       From 
       Inception 
   Six Months Ended   through 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2012   2011   2012 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITES               
Net loss   (1,791,462)   (8,997)  $(1,853,134)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operations               
Depreciation, depletion and amortization   27,268    -    27,268 
Non cash interest expense   93,044         93,189 
Impairment of oil and gas interests   -    -    - 
Changes in assets and liabilities               
Prepaid expenses   22,175    (5,001)   21,323 
Accounts payable   62,718    -    62,718 
Accrued expenses   93,804    -    102,601 
                
Net cash used by operations   (1,492,453)   (13,998)   (1,546,035)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES               
Capital expenditures for oil and gas property   (30,000)   -    (30,000)
Cash paid to acquire Pan American Oil Company, LLC, net of cash acquired   (650,143)   -    (650,143)
Cash paid to acquire leasehold interests from Eagle Ford Oil Co   (1,212,440)   -    (1,212,440)
                
Cash flow used in investing activities   (1,892,583)   -    (1,892,583)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
Proceeds from stockholder loan   -    -    200,000 
Repayment of stockholder loan   (200,000)   -    (200,000)
Proceeds from debt issuance   3,553,559    -    3,553,559 
Proceeds from director loan   -    -    3,332 
Loan fees paid   (250,000)        (250,000)
Bridge notes proceeds   -    -    - 
Repayments of bridge loans   (1,550,000)        (1,550,000)
Proceeds from sale of common stock and warrants net of offering costs paid   2,615,999    -    2,638,749 
Loans provided to third parties   (110,000)   -    (110,000)
Cash provided by financing activities   4,059,558    -    4,285,640 
                
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   674,522    (13,998)   847,022 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year   172,500    14,046    - 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year   847,022    48    847,022 
                
Cash paid for interest  $19,167   $-   $19,167 

 

See accompanying notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

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RIO BRAVO OIL, INC.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

 

   Predecessor Business 
   From January
 1, 2012
 through
 February 14,
   Six
 Months
 Ended
 June 30,
 
   2012   2011 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITES          
Net loss   (166,932)   (86,903)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operations          
Depreciation   3,311    - 
Non cash interest expense   -    - 
Impairment of oil & gas interests   -    70,030 
Changes in assets and liabilities          
Prepaid expenses   (12,175)   - 
Accounts payable   -    16,873 
Accrued expenses   -      
           
Net cash used by operations   (175,796)   - 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Capital expenditures for oil and gas property   (30,000)   - 
Cash advanced to Pan American Oil Company, LLC, net of cash acquired   615,250    - 
Loans to Eagle Ford Oil Company, Inc.   (409,506)   - 
           
Cash flow used in investing activities   175,744    - 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Proceeds from stockholder loan   -    - 
Repayment of stockholder loan   -    - 
Proceeds from debt issuance   -    - 
Loan fees paid   -    - 
Bridge notes proceeds   245,000    - 
Repayment of bridge notes   (200,000)     
Proceeds from sale of common stock and warrants net of offering costs paid   -    - 
Payment of Series A offering costs   -    - 
Cash provided by financing activities   45,000    - 
           
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   44,948    - 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year   5,159    - 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year   50,107    - 
           
Cash paid for interest  $-   $- 

 

See accompanying notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

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RIO BRAVO OIL, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

These financial statements include the accounts of Rio Bravo Oil, Inc. (the “Company”), formerly Soton Holdings Group, Inc., which was formed on June 9, 2010 in the state of Nevada and its wholly owned subsidiary Pan American Oil Company, LLC. Except where the context otherwise requires, the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refers to Rio Bravo Oil. Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiary Pan American Oil Company, LLC.

 

As described in more detail later in this document, the Company acquired Pan American Oil Company, LLC on February 14, 2012. Prior to that acquisition the Company was a shell company with limited or no operations. Under Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) rules when a registrant succeeds to substantially all of the business (or a separately identifiable line of business) of another entity (or group of entities) and the registrant's own operations before the succession appear insignificant relative to the operations assumed or acquired - the registrant is required to present financial information for the acquired entity (the “predecessor”) for all comparable periods being presented before the succession.

 

Therefore we are providing certain additional information in our financial statements regarding the predecessor businesses for periods prior to February 14, 2012. Pan American Oil Company, LLC, is considered a predecessor, Also, Pan American Oil Company, LLC purchased certain oil and gas leasehold interests from Rio Bravo Oil, LLC on February 13, 2012 prior to being acquired by the Company and therefore those leasehold interests are also considered a predecessor. Collectively, Pan American Oil Company, LLC and the leasehold interests acquired from Rio Bravo Oil, LLC is referred to as the “Predecessor Business” This financial information (for which intercompany transactions between the predecessors have been eliminated) for the period prior to February 14, 2012 is labeled “Predecessor Business” and the Company has placed a heavy black line between it and the Company’s (also referred to as the successor) information to differentiate it from the Company’s financial information.

 

The consolidated condensed financial statements included herein are unaudited. Such consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations as of and for the periods indicated. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature except for those related to the acquisition of Pan American Oil Company, LLC on February 14, 2012 as described later in this document. These interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012 or for any other period. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the interim information presented not misleading. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, as filed with the SEC and as well as both the financial statements and the notes thereto for Pan American Oil Company, LLC and Properties Acquired From Rio Bravo Oil, LLC on February 13, 2012, included in the Company’s 2 nd Amendment to Form 8 K/A - Event Reporting that it filed with the SEC on May 10, 2012.

 

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NOTE 2 - MERGER WITH PAN AMERICAN OIL COMPANY, LLC

 

On February 14, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding member interests of Pan American Oil Company, LLC (“Pan Am”) at which time Pan Am became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The purchase price of the member interests of Pan Am was 5,500,000 shares of Series A Preferred stock (see Note 8) plus the assumption of certain liabilities of Pan Am. Liabilities that were not assumed by the Company primarily consisted of a liability to deliver $500,000 worth of preferred shares, from an earlier acquisition by Pan Am (see below). This liability was distributed to the members of Pan Am immediately prior to the acquisition of Pan Am by the Company. The acquisition of Pan Am allowed the Company to enter the oil and gas industry and gain access to oil and gas leaseholds covering approximately 4,500 acres gross (2,143 net) within the Edwards formation in Texas. The Company acquired an approximate 63.5%/57% working interest (before/after pay out) and approximate 38% net revenue interest (after pay out) in the Edwards formation leaseholds in Caldwell and Guadeloupe counties in Texas. Immediately following the acquisition the Company changed its year end to December 31 to conform with that of Pan Am.

 

Immediately prior to the merger with the Company, Pan Am consummated an acquisition of oil and gas leasehold interests in the Edwards formation from Rio Bravo Oil, LLC (“Rio LLC”), a company with common ownership and control with Pan Am. The purchase price of the leasehold interests was $1.6 million which consisted of approximately $966,000 of cash and payment of expenses on behalf of Rio LLC, a payable to Rio LLC of approximately $120,000 (of which $85,000 was paid in the second quarter 2012) and assumption of a payable to the operator of the Edwards formation leaseholds of approximately $514,000. Because the two companies were under common control, the acquisition of these assets were reflected at their historical basis of Rio LLC by Pan Am, with the excess consideration being treated as a distribution to a member of Rio LLC as reflected under the Predecessor Business caption on the balance sheet presented in this document. As a result of application of the purchase method of accounting, which is based on the amount of consideration paid, these same assets are reflected using a stepped up basis in the Company’s balance sheet. Thus the Company’s financial statements from the periods prior to the transaction date are not directly comparable to the financial statements for periods subsequent to the transaction date.

 

Under the purchase method of accounting, the Company assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values as of the transaction date. In connection with the merger, the consideration paid, and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition, are summarized in the following tables:

 

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   In thousands 
Net assets acquired     
Cash  $50 
Prepaids   172 
Proved oil and gas property   7,370 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment   292 
Other receivables   948 
   $8,832 
      
Liabilities     
Accounts payable & accrued expenses  $565 
Loans payable   87 
Bridge notes payable   1,900 
Other liabilities   770 
Asset retirement obligations   10 
   $3,332 
      
Net identifiable assets/consideration paid  $5,500 

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Statements of Operations Data

 

The following unaudited pro forma statement of operations data presents the combined results of the Company as if its acquisition of Pan Am had occurred on January 1, 2011.

 

The unaudited pro forma information is based on various assumptions and presented for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of 2011.

 

   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   2011 
         
Pro forma net sales  $-   $- 
Pro forma net loss to common stockholders  $(1,958,394)  $(125,900)
Pro forma basic and diluted loss per share  $(0.03)  $(0.00)

 

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Principles of Consolidation

 The consolidated financial statements included herewith include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. Principal useful lives are as follows:

 

Oil field equipment 7 years

 

Normal maintenance and repairs for property and equipment are charged to expense as incurred, while significant improvements are capitalized.

 

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In accordance with authoritative guidance on accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, as set forth in Topic 360 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification TM (the “FASC”), the Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of its non-oil and gas long-lived assets when events occur that indicate an impairment in value may exist. An impairment loss is indicated if the sum of the expected undiscounted future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets. If this occurs, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset.

 

Oil and Gas Properties

 

The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for oil and natural gas operations. Under this method all productive and nonproductive costs incurred in connection with the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas reserves are capitalized on a country-by-country basis into an individual country “cost pool.” The Company has operations in the United States and, consequently, only has one cost pool. No gains or losses are recognized upon the sale or other disposition of oil and natural gas properties except in transactions that would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves. The costs of unevaluated oil and natural gas properties are excluded from the amortizable base until the time that either proven reserves are found or it has been determined that such properties are impaired. As properties become evaluated, the related costs are transferred to the proved oil and natural gas properties cost pool using full cost accounting.

 

Under the full cost method the net book value of oil and natural gas properties, less related deferred income taxes, may not exceed the estimated after-tax future net revenues from proved oil and natural gas properties, discounted at 10% (the “Ceiling Limitation”). In arriving at estimated future net revenues, estimated lease operating expenses, development costs, and certain production-related and ad valorem taxes are deducted. In calculating future net revenues, prices and costs are held constant indefinitely, except for changes that are fixed and determinable by existing contracts. Prices are determined using a simple arithmetic average of the first day of each month during the most recent twelve month period presented herein. The net book value is compared to the Ceiling Limitation on a quarterly and yearly basis. The excess, if any, of the net book value above the Ceiling Limitation is charged to expense in the period in which it occurs and is not subsequently reinstated.

 

Unit-of-production depletion is applied to capitalized costs of the full cost pool. Unit-of-production rates are based on the amount of proved reserves (both developed and undeveloped) of oil, gas and other minerals that are estimated to be recoverable from existing facilities using current operating methods.

 

The costs of investments in unproved properties and portions of costs associated with major development projects are excluded from the depreciation, depletion and amortization calculation until the project is evaluated.

 

Unproved property costs include leasehold costs, seismic costs and other costs incurred during the exploration phase. In areas where proved reserves are established, significant unproved properties are evaluated periodically, but not less than annually, for impairment. If a reduction in value has occurred, these property costs are considered impaired and are transferred to the related full cost pool. Unproved properties whose acquisition costs are not individually significant are aggregated, and the portion of such costs estimated to be ultimately nonproductive, based on experience, and is amortized to the full cost pool over an average holding period.

 

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Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Management believes that the following material estimates affecting the financial statements could significantly change in the coming year.

 

The most significant estimates pertain to proven oil and natural gas reserves and related cash flow estimates used in impairment tests of long-lived assets, estimates of future development, dismantlement and abandonment costs. Certain of these estimates require assumptions regarding future costs and expenses and future production rates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

The Company’s revenue, profitability and future growth are substantially dependent upon the prevailing and future prices for oil and natural gas, which are dependent upon numerous factors beyond their control such as economic, political and regulatory developments and competition from other energy sources. The energy markets have historically been very volatile and there can be no assurance that oil and natural gas prices will not be subject to wide fluctuations in the future. A substantial or extended decline in oil and natural gas prices could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows and quantities of oil and natural gas reserves that may be economically produced.

 

Estimates of oil and natural gas reserves and their values, future production rates and future costs and expenses are inherently uncertain for numerous reasons, including many factors beyond the Company’s control. Reservoir engineering is a subjective process of estimating underground accumulations of oil and natural gas that cannot be measured in an exact manner. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of data available and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. In addition, estimates of reserves may be revised based on actual production, results of subsequent exploration and development activities, prevailing commodity prices, operating cost and other factors. These revisions may be material and could materially affect future depletion, depreciation and amortization expense, dismantlement and abandonment costs, and impairment expense.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues are recognized when hydrocarbons have been delivered, the customer has taken title and payment is reasonably assured.

 

Taxes Associated with revenue Producing Transactions

 

The Company reports taxes assessed by state, local and U.S. federal governmental authorities from the production and sale of hydrocarbons on a line item under operating expenses.

 

Asset Retirement Obligations

 

The Company provides for future asset retirement obligations on its resource properties and facilities based on estimates established by current legislation and industry practices. The asset retirement obligation is initially measured at fair value and capitalized as an asset retirement cost that is amortized on a straight line 15 year basis. The obligation is accreted through interest expense until it is expensed and or settled. The fair value of the obligation is estimated based on recent operations in the area and is then accreted using an expected inflation rate for oil field service costs. The Company recognizes revisions to either the timing or amount of the original estimate as increases or decreases to the asset retirement obligation.

 

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The significant assumptions used to develop the expected liability during the period are as follows:

 

Average cost to remediate individual well sites: $4,000 to $7,000 (net to our interest)

Average gross salvage value expected from individual well sites remediated: $0 (net)

Expected inflation rate for oil field service costs: 5%

Risk weighted cost of credit: 8%

Average time to abandonment: 20 years

 

Actual retirement costs will be recorded against the obligation when incurred. Any difference between the recorded asset retirement obligation and the actual retirement costs incurred is recorded as a gain or loss in the settlement period.

 

Beginning balance  $- 
Liabilities incurred   2,354,436 
Liabilities Settled   - 
Accretion expense   47,160 
Balance at June 30  $2,401,596 

 

Concentrations

 

Upon acquisition of oil and gas field interests, the Company also became a party to joint operating agreements (“JOA’s”) that define the rights and responsibilities third party operators and passive interest holders. Under the JOA, the third party operator is responsible for acquiring customers to sell the oil and gas produced and to either performing or contracting out to other third parties to perform services necessary to continue and maintain undeveloped acreage.

 

Concentrations of Market Risk

 

The future results of the company’s oil and natural gas operations will be affected by the market prices of oil and natural gas. The availability of a ready market for oil and natural gas products in the future will depend on numerous factors beyond the control of the Company, including weather, imports, marketing of competitive fuels, proximity and capacity of oil and natural gas pipelines and other transportation facilities, any oversupply or undersupply of oil, natural gas and liquid products, the regulatory environment, the economic environment, and other regional and political events, none of which can be predicted with certainty.

 

The Company operates in the exploration, development and production sector of the oil and gas industry. While certain of these customers and joint venture partners are affected by periodic downturns in the economy in general or in their specific segment of the oil and natural gas industry, the Company believes that its level of credit-related losses due to such economic fluctuations has been and will continue to be immaterial to the Company’s results of operations over the long-term.

 

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Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash. During the year the amount of bank deposits that exceeded Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance can be material.

 

Fair Value

 

As defined in authoritative guidance, fair value is the price that would be received to sell and asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (“exit price”). To estimate fair value, the Company utilizes market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated or generally unobservable.

 

The authoritative guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities ("Level 1" measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs ("Level 3" measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

Level 1 - Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 - Other inputs that are observable, directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

 

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and which the Company makes its own assumptions about how market participants would price the assets and liabilities.

 

In instances in which multiple levels of inputs are used to measure fair value, hierarchy classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

 

   Fair
Value
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                     
Asset retirement obligation  2,401,596           2,401,596 

  

NOTE 4 – ACQUISITION OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS FROM NUMA LULING, LLC AND EAGLE FORD OIL CO, INC.

 

In June, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the leasehold interests held by Numa Luling, LLC (“Numa”). The purchase price of the leasehold interests acquired from Numa was 3,250,000 shares of Series B Preferred stock (see Note 8) plus the assumption of certain liabilities of Numa. The stock was recorded at its then fair value upon issuance at $3,466,667. The acquisition of Numa increased the Company’s ownership interest in the Edwards formation leaseholds covering approximately 4,500 acres gross (2,143 net) in Texas. The Company acquired an approximate 25% working interest and approximate 18.75% net revenue interest (after pay out) in the Edwards formation leaseholds in Caldwell and Guadeloupe counties in Texas. The results of operation of Numa are included herein starting on June 1, 2012

 

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In June 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of 80% of the leasehold interests and approx. 500 wells held by Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc. (“Eagle Ford”). The purchase price of the leasehold interests and wells acquired was approximately $2 million in cash plus a note for $225,000 plus the assumption of certain liabilities. The Company assumed Eagle Ford’s liabilities to the previous leaseholders, the bankruptcy estate of Caltex Swabbing Co. Those liabilities were primarily $295,000 of the original upfront cash purchase price paid that was still owing to the bankruptcy estate and “Option B” liability that requires the Company to pay to the bankruptcy estate $5,000 per well drilled for the first 200 wells and in the event that 200 wells are not drilled on or before March 16, 2016, the difference between $1 million and the amount paid per well becomes immediately due. The Company acquired 80% working interest and approximate 60% net revenue interest in the same acreage as the Edwards formation, but for all depths below and above the Edwards formation. Eagle Ford retained the third party operating rights to the Fields and also has 20% of its interest carried by the Company for all drilling and swabbing operations. The swabbing operation holds production for the entire leasehold. The results of operation for Eagle Ford are included herein starting on April 1, 2012.

 

Under the purchase method of accounting, the Company assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values as of the transaction date. In connection with the merger, the consideration paid, and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition, are summarized in the following tables:

 

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   In thousands 
Net assets acquired     
Cash  $- 
Prepaids   199 
Proved oil and gas property   8,483 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment   376 
Other receivables   - 
   $9,058 
      
Liabilities     
Accounts payable & accrued expenses  $- 
Loans payable   295 
Bridge notes payable   - 
Other liabilities   727 
Asset retirement obligations   2345 
   $3,367 
      
Net identifiable assets/consideration paid  $5,691 

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Statements of Operations Data

 

The following unaudited pro forma statement of operations data presents the combined results of the Company as if its acquisition of Numa and EF had occurred on January 1, 2011.

 

The unaudited pro forma information is based on various assumptions and presented for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of 2011.

 

   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2012   2011 
         
Pro forma net sales  $-   $- 
Pro forma net loss to common stockholders  $(1,964,896)  $(237,194)
Pro forma basic and diluted loss per share  $(0.03)  $(0.00)

  

NOTE 5 - OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES

 

Oil and gas properties consisted of the following as of June 30 and December 31, respectively:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Proved  properties  $16,002,275   $- 
Unproved properties   -    - 
    16,002,275    - 
Accumulated depletion, depreciation and impairment   (8,409)   - 
   $15,993,866   $- 

  

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In the six months ended June 30, 2012 operations on the Edwards formation were essentially dormant. The primary activity for the period consisted of the Company, in conjunction with the third party operator, engaging a consultant to perform a geological and geophysical study of the drilling areas held by the Company in order to determine optimal well placement for the upcoming drilling program. The cost of the consultant was $30,000.

 

NOTE 6 - FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment consisted of the following as of June 30 and December 31, respectively:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Salvaged equipment from Luling Edwards exploration  $668,346   $- 
Accumulated depreciation   (18,859)   - 
   $649,487   $- 

 

In 2011 Pan Am and Numa salvaged certain equipment from its failed first drilling program for use in future drilling programs. That equipment will be transferred to oil and gas properties cost pool upon completion of a successful drilling program. Costs transferred to oil and gas properties will at that time stop being depreciated and will then be subject to amortization from the cost pool through depletion.

 

Depreciation expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 was $3,935. There was no depreciation expense for the prior period ended June 30, 2011. For the predecessor company, depreciation expense amounted to approximately $3,000 for the period from January 1, 2012 through February 14, 2012 and zero for the period from January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.

 

NOTE 7 - NOTES AND ADVANCES PAYABLE

 

In connection with the acquisition of Pan Am the Company acquired certain advances payable and short term bridge notes in the principal amount of $1,900,000 from two unaffiliated entities. Of the $1,900,000 borrowed, $600,000 was evidenced by an unsecured promissory note, bears interest at the rate of 10% per annum and is due on the earlier of December 31, 2012 or upon demand. The remaining $1,300,000 borrowed was evidenced by a series of loan agreements all with essentially the same terms; interest at the rate of 6% per annum, unsecured, and due on the earlier of December 31, 2012 or upon demand. Post acquisition through June 30, 2012, the Company repaid approximately $1.55 million of principal on those notes.

 

In addition, in 2011 and 2012 Pan Am was advanced approximately $90,000 by a then related party. The advance is non-interest bearing, is unsecured and due on demand.

 

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On February 24, 2012, the Company received gross proceeds of $2.5 million from the sale of two promissory notes to two unrelated entities. The notes mature on December 31, 2014, bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum, are unsecured and are convertible into up to 2.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to certain adjustments, at the option of the holders. In addition, should the Company’s common stock trade above $2.50 for a period of 30 or more consecutive trading days, the notes and all accrued and unpaid interest automatically convert into common stock of the Company, at the conversion rate then in effect. The Company determined that at issuance, no beneficial conversion feature was present.

 

In connection with the $2.5 million notes noted above, the Company paid a 10% fee to and unrelated third party who helped facilitate the transaction. The fee is being amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the loans. Through June 30, 2012 the Company amortized approximately $31,000 to interest expense.

 

On April 30, 2012, the Company received gross proceeds of $750,000 from the sale of a promissory note that matures on April 30, 2017, is unsecured and bears interest at the rate of 3% per annum. The note contains conversion privileges such that the holder may convert at any time into common stock of the Company at a conversion rate of $0.75 per share. The conversion feature includes standard anti-dilution provisions.

 

On May 21, 2012, the Company received gross proceeds of $300,000 from the sale of a promissory note that matures on the earlier of December 31, 2012 or upon the Company raising $1,500,000 in debt or equity after the sale of the note, bears interest at the rate of 6% per annum and is unsecured.

 

NOTE 8 - PREFERRED STOCK

 

In connection with the acquisition of Pan Am, the Company issued 5,500,000 shares of Series A preferred stock as partial consideration for the purchase. The Series A preferred stock issued to the holders above had an initial issue price of $1 per share and accrues a dividend quarterly to each holder at the rate of 3% per annum based on the original issue price, payable quarterly in cash or in kind. Series A preferred holders are required to have received all dividends before any dividend on common stock may be issued. The Series A preferred ranks senior to common stock in the event of a liquidation or winding up of the Company. The Series A preferred may be converted in whole or in part at any time at the option of the holder at the rate of 1 common share for each Series A Preferred, subject to adjustments as defined in the Series A certificate of designation. In addition, should the common stock of the Company trade in any over the counter market above $1.75 per share for a period of at least 30 consecutive trading days, the Company have an initial public offering of any class of securities in which gross proceeds are in excess of $50 million or consummate a merger in which the existing Company shareholders obtain less than 50% of the voting control of the combined entity, then the Series A preferred will automatically convert into the number of shares of common stock as the then conversion rate indicates. In the event that holders elect not to convert their Series A preferred or no automatic conversion is triggered, on January 31, 2019, the Series A preferred will become mandatorily redeemable for cash at its original issue price plus any unpaid dividends accrued as of that date. On the date of issuance, the Company determined that no beneficial conversion feature was present.

 

In March 2012, the Company commenced a separate offering of up to 10 million shares of Series A preferred stock in a private placement. As of June 30, 2012, no funds had yet been raised under the offering.

 

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In connection with the acquisition of Numa, the Company issued 3,250,000 shares of Series B preferred stock as partial consideration for the purchase. The Series B preferred stock had an initial issue (also liquidation price) of $1 per share. The Series B ranks junior to the Series A preferred stock in respect to the payment of dividends but senior to shares of common stock. The Series B is non-cumulative and dividends must be declared before they become payable by the Company. The Series B ranks pari-passu in respect to liquidation and all other matters to the Series A preferred stock. Each share of Series B preferred stock may be converted at any time by the holder into 1.33 shares of common stock. In the event that the Company’s common stock trades above $1.75 per share for 30 consecutive trading days, the Company closes on a qualified sale (as defined in the agreement) in which the consideration to be received is greater than $50 million, or the Company has an underwritten public offering with proceeds in excess of $50 million, the Series B preferred stock automatically converts into common stock at the rate of 1.33 common shares for each Series B share. The holders also have standard anti-dilution protections. On the date of issuance, the Company determined that no beneficial conversion feature was present.

 

NOTE 9 - COMMON STOCK

 

On December 16, 2011, the Company filed a Preliminary Information Statement on Schedule 14-C disclosing that the holder of a majority of the Company’s common stock voted to (i) approve an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to (a) change the name of the Company from Soton Holdings Group, Inc. to “Rio Bravo Oil, Inc.”, (b) increase the authorized common stock from 75,000,000 shares, par value $0.001, to 120,000,000 shares, par value $0.001, and (c) create a class of preferred stock, consisting of 30,000,000 shares, par value $0.001, the rights, privileges, and preferences of which may be set by the Company’s Board of Directors without further shareholder approval; and (ii) grant the Board of Directors the authority to amend the Company’s Articles of Incorporation in the future for the purpose of effectuating a forward stock split at a ratio between 2-for-1 and 35-for-1 without further approval by the shareholders.  These actions were approved by the holder of a majority of the Company’s voting securities. The name change, increase in authorized common stock and authorized preferred stock took effect with the Secretary of State for the State of Nevada on January 19, 2012, with the name change to Rio Bravo Oil, Inc. recognized by FINRA and the OTC Bulletin Board effective January 26, 2012. The forward stock split became effective as of February 15, 2012. All share amounts have been restated for the forwards stock split since inception.

 

Beginning in February 2012, in connection with the acquisition of Pan Am, the Company commenced a private placement offering of up to a maximum of 6,000,000 units, with each unit consisting of 1 share of common stock and 1 warrant to acquire 1 share of common stock of the Company, with an offering price of $0.75 per unit. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.50 per share and an exercise period of 3 years from the date of issuance. As part of the offering, the Company agreed to pay commissions of 10% of the gross funds raised. As of June 30, 2012, the Company had raised gross funds of approximately $2,650,000 and had accrued commission payable of approximately $265,000, included in accrued expenses. In addition, the Company had one signed private placement commitment of $500,000 for 666,666 units which was not funded as of the date of these financial statements and has been shown as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. In connection with the offering the Company incurred certain professional fee costs of approximately $41,000, which has been offset against the proceeds received in additional paid in capital.

 

On March 28, 2012, the Company’s majority investor cancelled 66,500,000 shares of common stock.

 

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In May 2012 the Board of Directors adopted a stock compensation plan. The plan allows the Company to issue shares of common stock, options to purchase common stock or stock appreciation rights to employees, directors and consultants employed by the Company. The number of shares of common stock issuable under the plan is determined each January 1, such that the plan may issue shares of common stock or instruments to acquire common stock of the Company up to 15% of the then outstanding common stock of the Company. No awards were granted or outstanding during the period ending June 30, 2012.

 

NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

General

 

There have been significant changes in the U.S. economy, oil and gas prices and the finance industry which have adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect the Company in its attempt to obtain financing or in its process to produce commercially feasible gas exploration or production.

 

Federal, state and local authorities regulate the oil and gas industry. In particular, gas and oil production operations and economies are affected by environmental protection statutes, tax statutes and other laws and regulations relating to the petroleum industry, as well as changes in such laws, changing administrative regulations and the interpretations and application of such laws, rules and regulations. The Company believes it is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, and orders applicable to the Company and its properties and operations, the violation of which would have a material adverse effect on the Company or its financial condition.

 

Operating Hazards and Insurance

 

The gas and oil business involves a variety of operating risks, including the risk of fire, explosions, blow-outs, pipe failure, abnormally pressured formation, and environmental hazards such as oil spills, gas leaks, ruptures or discharges of toxic gases, the occurrence of any of which could result in substantial losses to the Company due to injury or loss of life, severe damage to or destruction of property, natural resources and equipment, pollution or other environmental damage, cleanup responsibilities, regulatory investigation and penalties, and suspension of operations.

 

The Company is a passive working and net revenue interest owner and operator in the oil and gas industry. As such, the Company to date has not acquired its own insurance coverage over its passive interests in the properties; instead the Company has relied on the third party operators for its properties to maintain insurance to cover its operations.

 

There can be no assurance that insurance, if any, will be adequate to cover any losses or exposure to liability. Although the Company believes the policies obtained by the third party operators provide coverage in scope and in amounts customary in the industry, they do not provide complete coverage against all operating risks. An uninsured or partially insured claim, if successful and of significant magnitude, could have a material adverse effect on the Company and its financial condition via its contractual liability to the prospect.

 

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Title to Properties

 

The Company’s practice has been to acquire or have its members contribute ownership or leasehold rights to oil and natural gas properties from third parties. The Company’s existing rights are dependent on those previous third parties having obtained valid title to the properties. Prior to the commencement of oil or gas drilling operations on those properties, the third parties customarily conduct a title examination. The Company generally does not conduct examinations of title prior to obtaining its interests in its operations, but rely on representations from the third parties that they have good, valid and enforceable title to the oil and gas properties. Based upon the foregoing, the Company believes it has satisfactory title to their producing properties in accordance with customary practices in the oil and gas industry. The Company is not aware of any title deficiencies as of the date of these financial statements.

 

Potential Loss of Oil and Gas Interests/Cash Calls

 

The Company has agreed to be bound by the existing joint operating agreements with various operators for the drilling of oil and gas properties, and still owes certain operator payments on drilling wells. In addition, the Company might be subject to future cash calls due to (1) the drilling of any new well or wells on drilling sites; (2) rework or recompletion of a well; and (3) deepening or plugging back of dry holes, etc. If the Company does not pay delinquent amounts due or its share of future authorization for expenditures invoices, it may forfeit all of its rights in certain of its interests on the applicable prospects and any related profits. If one or more of the other members of the prospects fail to pay their share of the prospect costs, the Company may need to pay additional funds to protect its investments.

 

NOTE 11 - NON CASH DISCLOSURES NOT MADE ELSEWHERE

 

No amounts were paid for income taxes in the periods presented in these financial statements.

 

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In July 2012, the Company entered into an agreement for a third party to provide the Company with investor relation services. As part of the compensation for the services to be rendered, the Company granted the firm 100,000 shares of common stock. The agreement also provided the firm with piggyback registration rights.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

  

Forward Looking Statements

 

This Interim Report on Form 10-Q contains, in addition to historical information, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“PLSRA”), Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) regarding Rio Bravo Oil, Inc. (the “Company” or “Rio Bravo,” also referred to as “us”, “we” or “our”). Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, (a) our projected sales, profitability, and cash flows, (b) our growth strategies, (c) anticipated trends in our industries, (d) our future financing plans and (e) our anticipated needs for working capital. They are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plans,” “potential,” “projects,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expects,” “management believes,” “we believe,” “we intend” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. These statements may be found under “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Description of Business,” as well as in this Form 10-Q generally. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, prospective products or product approvals, future performance or results of current and anticipated products, sales efforts, expenses, the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings, and financial results.

 

Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this report may turn out to be inaccurate. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks or uncertainties. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Actual future results may vary materially as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, the risks outlined under “Risk Factors” and matters described in this Form 10-Q generally. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this filing will in fact occur. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except to the extent required by federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as the result of new information, future events, or otherwise. We intend that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor provisions of the PSLRA.

 

Overview

 

In January 2012, Rio Bravo Oil, Inc. (f/k/a/ Soton Holdings Group, Inc.), a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) determined to change its business plan to focus on the oil and gas industry and to seek, investigate, and, if warranted, acquire one or more properties or businesses in the oil and gas industry, and to pursue other related activities intended to enhance shareholder value. The acquisition of the oil and gas assets described herein was undertaken in furtherance of that strategy.

 

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The Management of the Company has adopted a strategy of developing a growth-focused independent energy and production company with a focus on development of proven undeveloped reservoirs and expansion of fields through unconventional methods of resource development. The Company has begun to execute this strategy through acquisition and aggregation of certain working interests located within the Luling Edwards, Darst Creek Luling Branyon, and Salt Flat fields in Texas, (collectively referred to as the “Luling Edwards Fields”). It is the Company’s strategy to acquire certain significant working interests and assets with productive Edwards reservoirs, and to additionally acquire additional rights associated with its targeted leases, to obtain secondary development opportunities.

  

Material Events

 

In July 2011, Pan American Oil Company, LLC (“Pan American”) entered into a preliminary purchase and sale agreement with Rio Bravo Oil, LLC in which Pan American agreed to purchase all of Rio Bravo Oil LLC’s right, title and interest in its approximate 27% working interest and 23% net revenue interest in certain leaseholds in the Luling-Edwards Field. The purchase price was approximately $1.5 million in cash with a requirement to close on or before November 30, 2011. The agreement was subsequently modified to include Rio Bravo’s approximate 3.345% working interest and 12.5% net revenue interest (after overrides) in certain leaseholds in the Bateman Field and the purchase price was increased to include approximately an additional $1.7 million in cash with the acquisition date extended until Pan American was able to arrange funding. In February 2012 the agreement was modified again such that the assets included in the amended purchase and sale agreement included the original Luling-Edwards Field leaseholds and an option to purchase the Bateman Field leaseholds. This transaction closed on February 13, 2012. In November 2011, Pan American Oil Company, LLC entered into two separate purchase and sale agreements with entities that were sold partial interests in the Luling-Edwards field by Rio Bravo Oil, LLC in March 2010. The agreements called for Pan American to purchase approximately 20.75% net revenue interest and 30% working interest in the leaseholds in the Luling-Edwards field and had a combined purchase price of $300,000 in cash and the requirement of Pan American to deliver $500,000 worth of the shares of preferred stock Pan American receives in connection with a sale of its interests to a public company.

 

On February 13, 2012, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement with Pan American. Pursuant to the Agreement, Pan American exchanged its outstanding membership interests for 5,500,000 shares of Rio Bravo’s Series A Preferred stock and the assumption of approximately $3.3 million of liabilities.

 

In June 2012, the Company consummated two transactions to acquire additional leasehold rights to acreage in Guadeloupe and Caldwell Counties, Texas. In the first agreement, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Numa Luling, LLC in which the Company acquired all of Numa Luling, LLC’s right, title and interest (25% working interest and 25% net revenue interest, subject to 25% ORRI) in leasehold rights to the same formation, the Edwards formation, held by the Company. The purchase price for the acquisition of interests held by Numa Luling, LLC was 3,250,000 shares of Series B Preferred stock, which the Company valued at $3.466 million. The second acquisition was an asset purchase agreement with Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc. in which the Company acquired 80% of the leasehold interests held by Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc.. The leaseholds acquired are for depths other than the Edwards formation on the same acreage as the leaseholds owned by the Company. As part of the agreement, the Company agreed to carry the remaining 20% interest for drilling and swabbing operations, but not for leasehold operating expenses. The purchase price was payment of approximately $2 million in cash plus a note in the amount of $225,000 plus the assumption of certain payment obligations to the bankruptcy estate of the previous owner of the leasehold rights. The payment obligation calls for the Company to pay to the bankruptcy estate $5,000 per well drilled to a maximum of 200 wells and if that total is not met a balloon payment is due on March 16, 2016 for the difference between $1 million and the per well amount funded through March 16, 2016.

 

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On December 21, 2011, the Company obtained a bridge loan investment from Michael J. Garnick, an unaffiliated lender, in the amount of $200,000. The proceeds from issuance of a promissory note yielding 10% per annum, were used for general administrative expenses and to issue a bridge loan investment of $150,000 to Pan American. The note matured February 15, 2012. Pan American issued Soton Holdings Group Inc. a promissory note for the $150,000, dated January 5, 2012, yielding 10% interest per annum, and has a maturity date of June 30, 2012. The Company repaid the $200,000 note in March 2012.

 

On November 30, 2011 Pan American received a bridge loan of $600,000 from GS Izzy, LLC. The investor received a promissory note yielding 10% per annum, with a maturity of December 31, 2012 or upon demand. The Company repaid the bridge loan in full plus accrued interest in March 2012.

 

From August 8, 2011 through February 3, 2012 Pan American received a series of bridge loans totaling $1,500,000 from ABS Energy Exploration LLC, an affiliated lender, yielding 6% per annum, with a maturity of December 31, 2012 or upon demand. $1,150,000 of the face amount of this obligation has been repaid as of June 30, 2012.

 

On February 24, 2012, the Company received gross proceeds of $2.5 million from the sale of two promissory notes. The notes mature on December 31, 2014, bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum and are convertible into up to 2.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock at the option of the holders. In addition, should the Company’s common stock trade above $2.50 for a period of 30 or more consecutive trading days, the notes and all accrued and unpaid interest automatically convert into common stock of the Company.

 

On April 30, 2012, the Company received gross proceeds of $750,000 from the sale of a promissory note that matures on April 30, 2017, is unsecured and bears interest at the rate of 3% per annum. The note contains conversion privileges such that the holder may convert at any time into common stock of the Company at a conversion rate of $0.75 per share. The conversion feature includes standard anti-dilution provisions.

 

On May 21, 2012, the Company received gross proceeds of $300,000 from the sale of a promissory note that matures on the earlier of December 31, 2012 or upon the Company raising $1,500,000 in debt or equity after the sale of the note, bears interest at the rate of 6% per annum and is unsecured.

  

Financing

 

The Company plans to raise an aggregate of approximately $15,250,000 from the private placement of Series A Preferred shares and warrants and Units comprising shares of Common Stock and Warrants. As of August 14, 2012, no shares of Series A Preferred stock have been sold and 3,541,667 Units have been sold in return for cash received for gross proceeds of $2,656,250.

 

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Currently the Company intends to use the proceeds of such proposed offerings as follows:

 

Applications

 

Eagle Ford Acquisition  $225,000 
      
Phase 1 CAPEX (1)  $4,325,000 
      
Working Capital and General Corporate Purposes (2)  $1,500,000 
      
Sub-Total  $6,050,000 
      
Additional Capital Available for Phase 2 CAPEX (3)  $9,200,000 
      
& General Corporate Purposes     
      
TOTAL  $15,250,000 

 

Notes:

 

(1) Management expects to conclude Phase 1 CAPEX operations within the first six to nine months of the commencement of operations, dependent on results.

(2) Includes legal and accounting costs and costs of the proposed offerings.

(3) Phase 2 CAPEX is scheduled for completion over a period of six to nine months from commencement. The commencement date will depend upon the initial results from Phase 1 CAPEX, well permitting, as well as the availability of rigs and services.

 

We will need substantial additional capital to support our proposed future energy operations. No representation is made that any funds will be available when needed. In the event funds cannot be raised when needed, we may not be able to carry out our business plan, may never achieve sales or royalty income, and could fail in business as a result of these uncertainties.

 

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Decisions regarding future participation in exploration wells or geophysical studies or other activities will be made on a case-by-case basis. We may, in any particular case, decide to participate or decline participation. If participating, we may pay our proportionate share of costs to maintain our proportionate interest through cash flow or debt or equity financing. If participation is declined, we may elect to farmout, non-consent, sell or otherwise negotiate a method of cost sharing in order to maintain some continuing interest in the prospect.

 

Comparison of the Three and Six months ended June 30, 2012 to the Three and Six months ended June 30, 2011

 

Our operating results are not comparable to the prior period for the following reasons:

 

· In the prior period we were a shell company, defined as no or nominal operations and no or nominal assets, with a completely different ownership and management.
· In February 2012 we consummated an acquisition of Pan American where we acquired leasehold interests and are now focused on the oil and gas industry.
· Amounts labeled as “predecessor business” represent operations that were not owned by us during the time period presented in our financial statements - some of which was under a different cost basis or fair value than how we reflect them after we acquired Pan American.

 

As described in more detail later in this document, the Company acquired Pan American Oil Company, LLC on February 14, 2012. Prior to that acquisition the Company was a shell company with limited or no operations. Under Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) rules when a registrant succeeds to substantially all of the business (or a separately identifiable line of business) of another entity (or group of entities) and the registrant's own operations before the succession appear insignificant relative to the operations assumed or acquired - the registrant is required to present financial information for the acquired entity (the “predecessor”) for all comparable periods being presented before the succession.

 

Therefore we are providing certain additional information in our financial statements regarding the predecessor businesses for periods prior to February 14, 2012. Pan American Oil Company, LLC, is considered a predecessor, Also, Pan American Oil Company, LLC purchased certain oil and gas leasehold interests from Rio Bravo Oil, LLC on February 13, 2012 prior to being acquired by the Company and therefore those leasehold interests are also considered a predecessor. Collectively, Pan American Oil Company, LLC and the leasehold interests acquired from Rio Bravo Oil, LLC is referred to as the “Predecessor Business” This financial information (for which intercompany transactions between the predecessors have been eliminated) for the period prior to February 14, 2012 is labeled “Predecessor Business” and the Company has placed a heavy black line between it and the Company’s (also referred to as the successor) information to differentiate it from the Company’s financial information.

 

In June 2012, the Company consummated two transactions to acquire additional leasehold rights as described elsewhere in this document.

 

The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, as filed with the SEC and as well as both the financial statements and the notes thereto for Pan American Oil Company, LLC and Properties Acquired From Rio Bravo Oil, LLC on February 13, 2012, included in the Company’s 2 nd Amendment to Form 8 K/A - Event Reporting that it filed with the SEC on May 11, 2012 and the Amendment to Form 8 K/A – Event Reporting dated August 20, 2012 which presents the financial statements of the entities acquired in the second quarter of 2012.

 

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Comparison of the six months ended June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2011 

 

In February 2012, we entered the oil and gas exploration and development industry upon our acquisition of Pan American Oil Company, LLC, which has leasehold interests in approximately 4500 gross acres in the Edwards formation in Caldwell and Guadeloupe counties in Texas. For the six months ended June 30, 2012 our net loss increased by approximately $1,782,465 to $1,791,462 from $8,997 for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increased loss can be attributed to the following:

 

In the six months ended June 30, 2012 we had revenues of approximately $59,000 which are attributable to our acquisition of leasehold rights from Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc.. We had no revenues prior to the acquisition of leasehold rights from Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc in 2012. Our leasehold operating costs, increased to $344,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2012 from nil in the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increase is attributable to the acquisitions we made in 2012.

 

In the six months ended June 30, 2012, our general and administrative expenses increased by approximately $609,000 to $618,000 from $9,000 in the six month ended June 30, 2011. The increase was due to our acquiring Pan American Oil Company, LLC, the leasehold rights from Numa Luling, LLC and the leasehold rights from Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc.. We expect to increase our general and administrative expenses in future periods as we hire additional staff and develop our business.

 

In the six months ended June 30, 2012, our professional fee expenses increased to $653,000 from nil in the six month ended June 30, 2011. The increase was due to our acquiring Pan American Oil Company, LLC, the leasehold rights from Numa Luling, LLC and the leasehold rights from Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc. and the additional reporting requirements we had in connection with the acquisition. Going forward through the remainder of 2012, we expect our professional fees to remain at elevated levels as we expect to acquire additional companies and will need to continue to expend resources in regards to our regulatory filing commitments as a public entity.

 

Depletion, Depreciation and Amortization expense increased in the six month ended June 30, 2012 to $27,000 from nil for the six month ended June 30, 2011. The increase resulted from our acquisition of Pan American Oil Company, LLC and the leasehold rights of Numa Luling, LLC and Eagle Ford Oil Company, LLC. In the future, should we be successful in our drilling program our depreciation, depletion and amortization will increase as we deplete our costs in the oil and gas property cost pool over our estimated total reserves.

 

Interest expense increased in the six month ended June 30, 2012 to $209,000 from nil in the six month ended June 30, 2011. The increase was the result of our borrowings of $3.5 million plus the assumption of approximately $1.9 million in bridge notes from our acquisition of Pan American Oil Company, LLC with the related amortization of deferred loan fees and the accretion from the asset retirement obligation we incurred in connection with the purchase of the leasehold rights from Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc.. We expect that our interest expense will decrease over the coming months as we issue equity instruments and use the proceeds to reduce our outstanding indebtedness.

 

Comparison of the three months ended June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2011

 

In the three months ended June 30, 2012 we had revenues of approximately $59,000 which are attributable to our acquisition of leasehold rights from Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc.. We had no revenues prior to the acquisition of leasehold rights from Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc in 2012. Our leasehold operating costs, increased to $344,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2012 from nil in the three months ended June 30, 2011. The increase is attributable to the acquisitions we made in 2012.

 

In the three months ended June 30, 2012, our general and administrative expenses increased by approximately $344,000 to $344,000 from nil in the three month ended June 30, 2011. The increase was due to our acquiring Pan American Oil Company, LLC, the leasehold rights from Numa Luling, LLC and the leasehold rights from Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc.. We expect to increase our general and administrative expenses in future periods as we hire additional staff and develop our business.

 

In the three months ended June 30, 2012, our professional fee expenses increased to $421,000 from nilin the three month ended June 30, 2011. The increase was due to our acquiring Pan American Oil Company, LLC, the leasehold rights from Numa Luling, LLC and the leasehold rights from Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc. and the additional reporting requirements we had in connection with the acquisition. Going forward through the remainder of 2012, we expect our professional fees to remain at elevated levels as we expect to acquire additional companies and will need to continue to expend resources in regards to our regulatory filing commitments as a public entity.

 

Depletion, Depreciation and Amortization expense increased in the three month ended June 30, 2012 to $23,000 from nil for the three month ended June 30, 2011. The increase resulted from our acquisition of Pan American Oil Company, LLC and the leasehold rights of Numa Luling, LLC and Eagle Ford Oil Company, LLC. In the future, should we be successful in our drilling program our depreciation, depletion and amortization will increase as we deplete our costs in the oil and gas property cost pool over our estimated total reserves.

 

Interest expense increased in the three month ended June 30, 2012 to $124,000 from nil in the three month ended June 30, 2011. The increase was the result of our borrowings of $3.5 million plus the assumption of approximately $1.9 million in bridge notes from our acquisition of Pan American Oil Company, LLC with the related amortization of deferred loan fees and the accretion from the asset retirement obligation we incurred in connection with the purchase of the leasehold rights from Eagle Ford Oil Co, Inc.. We expect that our interest expense will decrease over the coming months as we issue equity instruments and use the proceeds to reduce our outstanding indebtedness.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity

 

As of June 30, 2012 we had approximately $847,000 in cash, a working capital deficit of approximately $390,000 and an accumulated deficit of approximately $1,920,000. Total Stockholders’ and temporary equity at June 30, 2012 was approximately $9.4 million. Total debt at June 30, 2012, excluding the discount on the Option B liability, was approximately $5,420,000, a change of $5,217,000 from approximately $203,000 at December 31, 2011. Our operating activities used approximately $1,492,000 in cash for the six month ended June 30, 2012. Our investing activities used $1,893,000, however of that amount approximately $1,863,000 was used to acquire Pan American and 80% of the leasehold interests held by Eagle Ford Oil Company, LLC which we do not expect to continue in future periods. We do expect to expend significant amounts starting late in the second quarter of 2012 as we begin phase 1 of our drilling program on the Edwards formation assets we acquired on February 14, 2012 and in June 2012. As described elsewhere we have two private placement offerings in process. We believe that we do not have sufficient cash on hand to fund all of our projected development activities for the next twelve months. If we are unable to raise sufficient cash, we may need to curtail certain development activities.

 

Uses of estimates in the preparation of financial statements

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimated. To the extent management’s estimates prove to be incorrect, financial results for future periods may be adversely affected. Significant estimates and assumptions contained in the accompanying consolidated financial statements include management’s estimate of the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable, amortization of intangible assets, and the fair values of options and warrant included in the determination of debt discounts and share based compensation.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a)       Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

 

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that are filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that the information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that these controls are not effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.

 

(b)      Changes in Internal Controls

 

There have not been any changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal period to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.  

 

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The Company’s management, including the Company’s CEO and CFO, does not expect that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud.  Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, 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 or compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

PART II

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

 

As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide information required by this Item.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

On April 16, 2012, the Company became obligated to issue Warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of Company Common Stock to Corporate Capital Group at an exercise price of $1.50 per share for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance.

 

On June 1, 2012, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Numa Luling, LLC, a Texas limited liability company for the purchase by the Company of certain assets from Numa Luling, LLC. In full consideration for the purchase by the Company of these assets, the Company delivered to Numa Luling 3,250,000 shares of the Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock valued at $1.00 per share.

 

In July 2012, the Company entered into an agreement for a third party to provide the Company with investor relation services. As part of the compensation for the services to be rendered, the Company granted the firm 100,000 shares of common stock. The agreement also provided the firm with piggyback registration rights.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. (REMOVED AND RESERVED)

 

None.

 

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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Subsequent events

 

In July 2012, the Company entered into an agreement for a third party to provide the Company with investor relation services. As part of the compensation for the services to be rendered, the Company granted the firm 100,000 shares of common stock. The agreement also provided the firm with piggyback registration rights.

 

On July 31, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the creation of Series C Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and designated 12,000,000 shares of the Company’s authorized Preferred Stock par value $0.001 as Series C Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock par value $0.001 (“Series C Preferred Stock). The Series C Preferred Stock has a dividend preference and liquidation preference over the Company’s Common Stock. The Certificate of Designation for Series C Convertible Preferred Stock par value $0.001 was filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on July 31, 2012.

 

The Series C Preferred Stock has an Original Issue Price of $1.00 per share and carries a Cumulative Series C Preferred Stock Dividend of five percent (5%) per annum payable on a quarterly basis in cash or in kind at the option of the Company.

 

Each share of Series C Preferred Stock may be converted by any holder thereof, without any further consideration, at any time, into 1.11 shares of Company Common Stock (the “Conversion Rate”). The Conversion Rate is subject to adjustment as detailed in the Certificate of Designation. Further, each share of Series C Preferred Stock shall be automatically converted into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at the Conversion Rate upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

 

  a) The shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock shall trade at a price of over $1.75 per share (as adjusted) for a period in excess of thirty (30) consecutive trading days and the shares of the Company’s Common Stock underlying the Series B Preferred Stock are either (i) included in an effective registration statement or (ii) eligible to be traded pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration.

 

  b) The closing of a Qualified Sale in accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designation. For these purposes, “Qualified Sale” means (1) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company entitled to vote generally for the election of directors, in any such case for cash or securities having a value of at least $5.00 per share of Common Stock (as adjusted), but excluding any such transaction in which the consideration received by the Company or its stockholders includes securities of the purchaser and such purchaser is not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

  c) The merger of the Company which results in the shareholders of the Company prior to the merger owning less than fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of the Company following the merger.

 

  d) An underwritten initial public offering of the Company’s shares with gross proceeds of at least $50,000,000.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Index to Exhibits

 

31.1 Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Rule 13(a) - 14(a) of the Exchange Act.
31.2 Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Rule 13(a) - 14(a) of the Exchange Act.
32.1 Certification of CEO under 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
32.2 Certification of CFO under 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

 

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on August 20, 2012.

 

  RIO BRAVO OIL, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Thomas Bowman
    Thomas Bowman
    Chief Executive Officer and
    Director (Principal Executive Officer)
     
  By: /s/ Carlos M. Buchanan, II
    Carlos E. Buchanan II
    Chief Financial Officer and
    Director (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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