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

FORM 10-Q

o
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 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 Number: 333-174222

Puissant Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida
 
27-0543309
(State of incorporation)
 
(IRS Employer ID Number)
 
3701 Edmonton Road, P.O. Box 351, Columbia, Kentucky 42728
(Address of principal executive offices)

Telephone 270-385-9877
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

All Correspondence to:
Brenda Lee Hamilton, Esquire
Hamilton & Associates Law Group, P.A.
101 Plaza Real Suite 201 S
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant 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 (ss.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 x No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See 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
x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
   

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o  No x
 
As of November 19, 2012, there were 6,038,000 of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.
 


 
 

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

     
Page
 
           
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
           
Item 1.
Financial Statements
    3  
           
 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at September 30, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011
    3  
           
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
     
           
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine month period ended September 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011
    5  
           
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)
    6  
           
 
Notes to consolidated financial statements
    7  
           
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    22  
           
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
    26   
           
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
    26  
           
PART II
       
           
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
    26  
           
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
    26  
           
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
    26  
           
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
    26  
           
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
    26  
           
Item 5.
Other Information
    26  
           
Item 6.
Exhibits
    26  
           
Signatures
      28  

 
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PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Puissant Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
ASSETS
 
Current assets
           
Cash
  $ 23,432     $ 26,160  
Accounts receivable
    44,000       42,653  
Prepaid expenses
    366,667       320,000  
                 
Total current assets
    434,099       388,813  
                 
Other assets
               
                 
Land leases and unproved properties
    78,121       78,121  
      78,121       78,121  
Total assets   $ 512,220     $ 466,934  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
         
           
Current liabilities
               
Accounts and accrued expenses payable
  $ 15,800     $ 12,211  
Notes payable, current portion
    7,896       21,764  
Due related parties
    24,000       4,000  
                 
Total current liabilities
    47,696       37,975  
                 
Long-term debt
    -       -  
                 
Notes payable, less current portion
    42,842       47,278  
                 
Total liabilities     90,538       85,253  
                 
Stockholders' equity
               
                 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 authorized, none outstanding at December 31, 2011
               
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 90,000,000 shares authorized, 6,041,800 and 50,000 issued and outstanding at
               
  June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
    6,042       5,942  
Paid-in capital
    783,099       583,199  
Accumulated deficit
    (367,459 )     (207,460 )
                 
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
    421,682       381,681  
                 
  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 512,220     $ 466,934  
 
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
                         
                         
Royalty revenue
  $ 113,032     $ 147,535     $ 358,352     $ 147,535.00  
Costs and Expenses
                               
                                 
Lease operating expenses
    94,825       82,492       266,125       82,492  
Administrative expenses
    24,911       47,629       85,087       59,897  
Professional fees
    57,867       6,628       163,934       19,012  
Total costs and expenses
    177,603       136,749       515,146       161,401  
                                 
Net loss loss from operations
    (64,571 )     10,786       (156,794 )     (13,866 )
                                 
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest expense
    (963 )     -       (3,205 )     -  
Total other expenses
    (963 )     -       (3,205 )     -  
                                 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (65,534 )     10,786       (159,999 )     (13,866 )
                                 
Provision for income taxes
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ (65,534 )   $ 10,786       (159,999 )     (13,866 )
                                 
Net loss per weighted share,
                               
basic and fully diluted
  $ (0.01 )   $ -     $ (0.03 )   $ -  
                                 
Weighted average number of common
                               
shares outstanding, basic and fully diluted
    6,041,800       5,778,163       5,994,181       5,586,482  
 
The Accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
 
                           
Additional
             
   
Preferred Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-in
   
Accumulated
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Deficit
   
Total
 
                                           
Balance, December 31, 2009
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Shares issued in exchange
                                    -               -  
  for land leases
                    50,000       50       3,071               3,121  
Contribution of capital
                                    120               120  
Net income (loss)
                                            (245,119 )     (245,119 )
                                                         
Balance, December 31, 2010
    -       -       50,000       50       3,191       (245,119 )     (241,878 )
Shares issued in connection
                                                       
with conversion of notes payable
                    128,000       128       63,872               64,000  
Shares issued in exchange
                                                    -  
  for land leases
                    5,200,000       5,200       (5,200 )             -  
Share issued in exchange for
                                                       
  professional services
                    320,000       320       159,680               160,000  
Shares issued for services rendered
              80,000       80       39,920               40,000  
Sale of common stock for cash
                    3,800       4       1,896               1,900  
Shares issued in exchange for
                                                       
  professional services
                    160,000       160       319,840               320,000  
Net income (loss)
                                            37,659       37,659  
                                                         
Balance, December 31, 2011
    -       -       5,941,800       5,942       583,199       (207,460 )     381,681  
Shares issued in exchange for
                                                       
  professional services
                    100,000       100       199,900               200,000  
Net income (loss)
                                            (159,999 )     (159,999 )
                                                         
Balance, September 30, 2012
    -     $ -       6,041,800     $ 6,042     $ 783,099     $ (367,459 )   $ 421,682  
 
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended
Septmber 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
             
Cash flows from operations
           
Net income (loss)
  $ (159,999 )   $ (13,866 )
  Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Common stock issued or to be issued for services:
               
Stock-based compensation
    153,334       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (1,347 )     -  
Prepaid expenses
    -       -  
Security deposit
    -       (500 )
Accounts and accrued expenses payable
    3,589       (24,300 )
Net cash used in operating activities
    (4,423 )     (38,666 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activies
               
Deposits on purchases
    -       (1,500 )
Net cash used for investing activities
    -       (1,500 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
    -       11,100  
Payment on notes payable
    (18,304 )     -  
Proceeds from related party borrowings
    20,000       -  
Proceeds from sale of common stock
    -       1,900  
Proceeds from issuance of convertible promissory notes
    -       37,000  
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    1,696       50,000  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash
    (2,727 )     9,834  
Cash, beginning of period
    26,160       10,001  
                 
Cash, end of period
  $ 23,433     $ 19,835  
                 
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Income taxes
  $ -     $ -  
                 
Interest
  $ 3,205     $ -  
                 
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
               
                 
Issuance of 128,000 shares of common stock in
               
connection with conversion of notes payable
  $ -     $ 64,000  
                 
Issuance of 80,000 common shares in connection with conversion of liability to issue stock, a liability incurred in exchange
         
for services rendered
  $ -     $ 40,000  
                 
Issuance of 320,000 shares of common stock in connection with conversion of liabilityto issue stock, a libility incurred
               
in exchange for professional services
  $ -     $ 160,000  
 
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
Note 1—Basis of Presentation
 
We are providing herein the consolidated interim statements of financial condition of Puissant Industries, Inc. and its subsidiary (collectively the "Company") as of September 30, 2012, and the related consolidated interim statements of operations and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and the consolidated interim statements of changes in stockholders equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011. The consolidated interim financial statements presented herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2011, which are included in  the Company's Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on April 16, 2012.
 
The information furnished in this report reflects all adjustments consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, which are in the opinion of management necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim periods.  The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012
 
Note 2—Nature of Operations

Organization

Puissant Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) was organized as a Wyoming corporation on July 6, 2009. As of December 31, 2010, the Company was located in Columbia, Kentucky, in Adair County.

The Company is an oil and natural gas exploration, production and development company geographically focused on the onshore United States. The Company currently has 39 wells assigned to it with over 2,837 acres available for drilling and exploration. The Company redomiciled to the state of Florida and changed its name from American Resource Manaagement, Inc. to Puissant Industries, Inc. on March 17, 2011.

The Company owns 100% of ARM Operating Company (“ARM”).  ARM was formed on July 12, 2011, primarily to manage all oil and gas properties of the Company, which includes the operation, development, and maintenance of all oil and gas wells, leases, and reserve activities. ARM will be registered as the operatior of wells with all relevant governmenal agencies, and it will be responsible for maintaining production and maintenance reports for all wells and facilities of the Company.

Accounting period

The Company has adopted an annual accounting period of January through December.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Note 3—Summary of significant accounting principles

Use of estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP’) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates particularly significant to the financial statements include the following:
 
.
Estimates of our reserves of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids ("NGL");
.
Future cash flows from oil and gas properties;
.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense;
.
Asset retirement obligations;
.
Fair values of derivative instruments;
.
Fair values of assets acquired and liabilites assumed from business combinations; and
.
Natural gas imbalances.
 
As fair value is a market-based measurement, it is determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Such estimates and assumptions are adjusted when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ from these estimates. Any changes in estimates resulting from continuous changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

There are numerous uncertainties in estimating the quantity of reserves and in projecting the future rates of production and timing of development expenditures, including future costs to dismantle, dispose and restore our properties. Oil and gas reserve engineering must be recognized as a subjective process of estimating underground accumulations of oil and gas that cannot be measured in an exact way.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers short-term interest bearing investments with initial maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash in banks, free credit on investment accounts and money market accounts.

Foreign currency translation

The Company complies with Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 830, “Foreign Currency Matters.” Monetary items are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date; non-monetary items are translated at historical exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate for the year. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Note 3—Summary of significant accounting principles (continued)

Property and equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred while betterments and improvements are capitalized. When items are sold or retired, the related cost and accumulated depreciation is removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations.
 
The Company provides for depreciation and amortization over the following estimated useful lives:

Building
39 years
Land improvements
10 years
Machinery and equipment
5-7 years
Computer equipment
3 years
Office equipment
7 years
Trucks and trailers
5 years

Oil and Gas Properties

Oil and gas investments are accounted for by the successful efforts method of accounting.  Accordingly, the costs incurred to acquire property (proved and unproved), all development costs, and successful exploratory costs are capitalized, whereas the costs of unsuccessful exploratory wells are expensed.

Depletion

The provision for depletion of proved oil and gas properties is calculated on the units-of-production method, whereby capitalized costs, as adjusted for future development costs and asset retirement obligations, are amortized over the total estimated proved reserves. The Company calculates depletion on a quarterly basis.

Inventories

Inventories, consisting primarily of tubular goods and other well equipment held for use in the development and production of natural gas and crude oil reserves, are carried at the lower of cost or market, on a first-in first-out basis. Adjustments are made from time to time to recognize, as appropriate, any reductions in value.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Note 3—Summary of significant accounting principles (continued)

Unproved Properties

Investments in unproved properties are not depleted pending determination of the existence of proved reserves. Unproved properties are assessed periodically to ascertain whether there is a probability of obtaining proved reserves in the future. When it is determined these properties have been promoted to a proved reserve category or there is no longer any probability of obtaining proved reserves from the properties, the costs associated with these properties is transferred into the amortization base to be included in depletion calculations. Unproved properties whose costs are individually significant are assessed individually by considering the primary lease terms of the properties, the holding period of the properties, and geographic and geological data obtained relating to the properties. Where it is not practicable to assess properties individually as their costs are not individually significant, such properties are grouped for purposes of the periodic assessment.

Long-Lived Assets
 
In accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 360 “Property, Plant, and Equipment,” the Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets such as oil and gas properties and equipment used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts.  There was no impairment charges during the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 or during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Impairment of unproved oil and gas properties are determined by FASB ASC Topic 932, “Extractive Activities—Oil and Gas.”

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
The fair values of the Company’s assets and liabilities that qualify as financial instruments under FASB ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” approximate their carrying amounts presented in the accompanying balance sheet at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Market Risk
 
Our activities primarily consist of acquiring, owning, enhancing and producing oil and gas properties. The future results of our operations, cash flows and financial condition may be affected by changes in the market price 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 our control, 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.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Note 3—Summary of significant accounting principles (continued)

Oil and Gas Reserve Quantities

Reserves and their relation to estimated future net cash flows impact our depletion and impairment calculations. As a result, adjustments to depletion are made concurrently with changes to reserve estimates. We disclose reserve estimates, and the projected cash flows derived from these reserve estimates, in accordance with SEC guidelines. Our independent engineers will also adhere to the SEC definitions when preparing their reserve reports.
 
Asset Retirement Obligations

We have significant obligations to plug and abandon oil and natural gas wells and related equipment at the end of oil and natural gas production operations. We incur these liabilities upon acquiring or drilling a well. GAAP requires entities to record the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation (“ARO”) in the period in which it is incurred with a corresponding increase in the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Over time, changes in the present value of the liability are accreted and expensed. The capitalized asset costs are depleted as a component of the full cost pool. The fair values of additions to the ARO liability are estimated using present value techniques that convert future cash flows to a single discounted amount. Significant inputs to the valuation include estimates of: (i) plug and abandonment costs per well based on existing regulatory requirements; (ii) remaining life per well; (iii) inflation factors; and (iv) a credit-adjusted risk free rate. Future revisions to ARO estimates will impact the present value of existing ARO liabilities and corresponding adjustments will be made to the capitalized asset retirement costs balance. Upon settlement of the liability, we report a gain or loss to the extent the actual costs differ from the recorded liability.
 
Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740 “Income Taxes,” which requires accounting for deferred income taxes under the asset and liability method.  Deferred income tax asset and liabilities are computed for the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on the enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.  Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce the deferred income tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
 
The determination of the Company’s provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws.  Significant judgment is required in assessing the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable items and the probability of sustaining uncertain tax positions.  The benefits of uncertain tax positions are recorded in the Company’s financial statements only after determining a more-likely-than-not probability that the uncertain tax positions will withstand challenge, if any, from tax authorities.  When facts and circumstances change, the Company reassesses these probabilities and records any changes in the financial statements as appropriate.  Accrued interest and penalties related to income tax matters are classified as a component of income tax expense.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Note 3—Summary of significant accounting principles (continued)

Income Taxes (continued)
 
In accordance with GAAP, the Company is required to determine whether a tax position of the Company is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company files an income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and may file income tax returns in various U.S. state and local jurisdictions. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.  De-recognition of a tax benefit previously recognized could result in the Company recording a tax liability that would reduce stockholders’ equity. This policy also provides guidance on thresholds, measurement, de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition that is intended to provide better financial statement comparability among different entities.  It must be applied to all existing tax positions upon initial adoption and the cumulative effect, if any, is to be reported as an adjustment to stockholder’s equity as of January 1, 2009.  Based on its analysis, the Company has determined that the adoption of this policy did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements upon adoption. However, management’s conclusions regarding this policy may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, on-going analyses of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

Interest and Penalty Recognition on Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses.

Comprehensive Income

The Company complies with FASB ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income,” which establishes rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income (loss) and its components.
 
Loss Per Common Share

The Company complies with the accounting and disclosure requirements of FASB ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.” Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted loss per common share incorporates the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents on an average basis during the period.  The calculation of diluted net loss per share excludes 192,000 warrants as of September 30, 2012. since their effect is anti-dilutive.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company complies with FASB ASC Topic 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation,” which establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services.  It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. FASB ASC Topic 718 focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions.  FASB ASC Topic 718 requires an entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions).  That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award the requisite service period (usually the vesting period).  No compensation costs are recognized for equity instruments for which employees do not render the requisite service.  The grant-date fair value of employee share options and similar instruments will be estimated using option-pricing models adjusted for the unique characteristics of those instruments (unless observable market prices for the same or similar instruments are available).  If an equity award is modified after the grant date, incremental compensation cost will be recognized in an amount equal to the excess of the fair value of the modified award over the fair value of the original award immediately before the modification.  For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded compensation expense of $153,334 and $-0-, respectively.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Note 3—Summary of significant accounting principles (continued)
 
Valuation of Investments in Securities at Fair Value—Definition and Hierarchy

FASB ASC Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” provides a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and requires expanded disclosures regarding fair value measurements.  ASC 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. 
 
In determining fair value, the Company uses various valuation approaches.  In accordance with GAAP, a fair value hierarchy for inputs is used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available.  Observable inputs are those that market based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company.  Unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.  FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-tiered fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used in fair value calculations, as follows:
 
Level 1 - Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.  Valuation adjustments and block discounts are not applied to Level 1 securities.  Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these securities does not entail a significant degree of judgment.
 
Level 2 - Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
 
Level 3 - Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The availability of valuation techniques and observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors including, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction.  To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment.  Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Note 3—Summary of significant accounting principles (continued)

Valuation of Investments in Securities at Fair Value—Definition and Hierarchy (continued)

Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may be materially higher or lower than the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for securities categorized in Level 3. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure.  Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Company’s own assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.  The Company uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, including periods of market dislocation.  In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many securities.  This condition could cause a security to be reclassified to a lower level within the fair value hierarchy.

Valuation Techniques
 
The Company values investments in securities that are freely tradable and are listed on a national securities exchange or reported on the NASDAQ national market at their last sales price as of the last business day of the year.  At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had no investments classified as securities owned on the balance sheet.
 
Certificate of Deposits

The fair values of the bank certificate of deposits are based on the face value of the certificate of deposits.
 
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
 
On June 16, 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income (Topic 220),” which requires companies to report total net income, each component of comprehensive income, and total comprehensive income on the face of the income statement, or as two consecutive statements. The components of comprehensive income will not be changed, nor does the ASU affect how earnings per share is calculated or reported. These amendments will be reported retrospectively upon adoption. The adoption of the ASU will be required for the Company’s September 30, 2012 Form 10-Q filing, and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Note 3—Summary of significant accounting principles (continued)

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

In May 2011, the FASB issued an accounting standard update which works to achieve common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The update both clarifies the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value guidance, and also changes certain principles regarding measurement and disclosure.  The update is effective prospectively and is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early application is permitted for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the update will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued an accounting standard update on fair value measurements and disclosures. The update requires more robust disclosures about (1) the different classes of assets and liabilities measured at fair value, (2) the valuation techniques and inputs used, (3) the activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, and (4) the transfers between Levels 1, 2, and 3. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009; except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this update did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts, which, at times may exceed federally insured limits.  The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.  Management believes the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk related to cash and cash equivalents.

Note 4—Notes Payable: Convertible Promissory Notes
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company received $37,000 of proceeds from the issuance of convertible promissory notes with warrants. The notes bore interest at 10% per annum and were due 24-months from the date of the notes. The note holder had the option to convert the principal due into securities of a Qualifying Transaction entity (a corporate entity with equity securities) at an original price of $1.00 per share; the conversion price was changed to $0.50 per share in February 2011.  Upon the closing of a Qualifying Transaction, a transaction described as the closing of a purchase of, formation of, merger with, and or acquisition of a corporate entity with equity securities, the Company would issue to the note holders warrants to purchase shares of common stock at $1.00 per share.  The Company would remain obligated to issue the warrants the earlier of (1) nine months from the date of a Qualifying Transaction or (2) on the maturity date of the promissory notes.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the note holders exercised their options to convert the principal due into an aggregate of 128,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
Note 5—Notes Payable – Property and Mineral Rights
 
On August 1, 2011, the Company entered into a property and mineral and property rights purchase agreement (“Agreement”) in exchange for $25,000.  The Agreement provided for a $1,000 down payment, with the balance of $24,000 to be paid in twelve monthly payments of approximately $2,077, which includes interest at 7% per annum.
 
On October 13, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement (“Agreement) to acquired property and property and mineral rights, in exchange for $50,000.  The Agreement provided for a $500 down payment, with the balance of $49,500 to be paid in 120 payments of approximately $575, which includes interest at 7% per annum.
 
Maturities for these two notes payable are as follows at December 31:
     
       
2012
  $ 3,538  
2013
    3,800  
2014
    4,100  
2015
    4,400  
2016
    4,700  
Therafter
    30,200  
    $ 50,738  
 
Note 6—Notes Payable - Shareholders
 
During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company borrowed a total of $15,000 from related party shareholders, repaying $11,000 during the year, leaving a balance due of $4,000. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company borrowed an additional $20,000 from the same related party shareholders. These borrowings are non-interest bearing and due on demand.
 
Note 7—Income Taxes

At September 30, 2012, the Company had approximately 367,000 of net operating losses (“NOL”) carry-forwards for federal and state income purposes.  These losses are available for future years and expire through 2032.  Utilization of these losses may be severely or completely limited if the Company undergoes an ownership change pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 382.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
Note 7—Income Taxes (continued)
 
The deferred tax asset is summarized as follows:
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Deferred tax asset:
           
             
Net operating loss carryforwards
  $ 137,600     $ 77,625  
                 
Deferred tax assets
  $ 137,600     $ 77,625  
                 
Less:  Valuation allowance
    (137,600 )     (77,625 )
                 
Net deferred tax asset
  $ -     $ -  
 
A reconciliation of income tax expense computed at the U.S. federal, state, and local statutory rates and the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows:
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Statutory federal income tax expense
    (34 ) %     (34 ) %
                 
State and local income tax
    (4 )     (4 )
(net of federal benefits)
               
                 
Valuation allowance
    38       38  
      - %     - %
 
The Company has taken a 100% valuation allowance against the deferred asset attributable to the NOL carry-forwards of $137,600 at September 30, 2012, due to the uncertainty of realizing the future tax benefits.
 
Note 8—Common Stock

The Company is authorized to issue 90,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, 6,041,800 and 5,941,800 shares were issued and outstanding, respectively.

Note 9—Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001. At September 30, 2012, no shares were issued or outstanding.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
Note 10—Equity

On January 7, 2010 and March 17, 2011, the Company issued 16,667 and 1,733,333 shares, respectively, of its $0.001 par value common stock to Sovereign One, Inc., a Tennessee corporation controlled by Mark Holbrook, president and director, in exchange for oil and gas leases.  We recorded these shares at $0.0006 per share, which represents the per share proration of the cost of the oil and gas leases ($1,041) over the 1.750 million shares issued in exchange for the oil and gas leases.  The shares were deemed to have been issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act, which exempts from registration "transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering."

On January 7, 2010 and March 17, 2011, the Company issued 16,667 and 1,733,333 shares, respectively, of its $0.001 par value common stock Logos Resources, Inc., a Tennessee corporation controlled by Marshall Holbrook, vice president and director, in exchange for oil and gas leases.  We recorded these shares at $0.0006 per share, which represents the per share proration of the cost of the oil and gas leases ($1,040) over the 1.750 million shares issued in exchange for the oil and gas leases.  The shares were deemed to have been issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act, which exempts from registration "transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering."

On January 7, 2010 and March 17, 2011, the Company issued 16,667 and 1,733,333 shares, respectively,   of its $0.001 par value common stock to McCrome International, Inc., a Tennessee Corporation controlled by Cora Holbrook, secretary and director, in exchange for oil and gas leases. We recorded these shares at $0.0006 per share, which represents the per share proration of the cost of the oil and gas leases ($1,040) over the 1.750 million shares issued in exchange for the oil and gas leases. The shares were deemed to have been issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act, which exempts from registration "transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering."

On March 29, 2011, The Company issued 20,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock to Mark Holbrook, president and director, in connection with the conversion of a December 31, 2010 liability to issue stock, a liability incurred in exchange for services rendered as our president during the year ended December 31, 2010. We valued these shares at $0.50 per share .The shares were deemed to have been issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act, which exempts from registration "transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering."

On March 29, 2011, The Company issued 20,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock to Marshall Holbrook, vice president and director, in connection with the conversion of a December 31, 2010 liability to issue stock, a liability incurred in exchange for services rendered as our vice president during the year ended December 31, 2010. We valued these shares at $0.50 per share .The shares were deemed to have been issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act, which exempts from registration "transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering."

On March 29, 2011, The Company issued 20,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock to Mellissa Holbrook, in connection with the conversion of a December 31, 2010 liability to issue stock, a liability incurred in exchange for services rendered  during the year ended December 31, 2010. We valued these shares at $0.50 per share. The shares were deemed to have been issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act, which exempts from registration "transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering."
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
Note 10—Equity (continued)

On March 29, 2011, The Company issued 20,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock to Cora Holbrook, secretary, treasurer and director, in connection with the conversion of a December 31, 2010 liability to issue stock, a liability incurred in exchange for services rendered as secretary and treasurer during the year ended December 31, 2010. We valued these shares at $0.50 per share. The shares were deemed to have been issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act, which exempts from registration "transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering."

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, note holders of the Company’s convertible promissory notes, in the aggregate of $64,000 (See Note 3—Notes Payable: Convertible Promissory Notes) converted their notes into an aggregate of 128,000 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock. The shares were deemed to have been issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act, which exempts from registration "transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering."

On March 29, 2011, the Company issued 320,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock to professionals and consultants in exchange for professional services.  We valued these shares at $0.50 per share. The shares were deemed to have been issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act, which exempts from registration "transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering."

In April 2011, the Company issued 3,800 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock to a third party investor for a $1,900 cash payment.  The shares were deemed to have been issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act, which exempts from registration "transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering."

On December 7, 2011, the Company issued 160,000 shares of its $.001 par value common stock to
professionals and consultants in exchange for professional services to be rendered in 2012 and 2013.  We valued these shares at $2.00 per share. The 160,000 shares were issued in accordance with the provisions of our Stock Award Plan; they were registered on a Form S-8 Registration Statement under the 1933 ACT, which became effective on December 2, 2011.

On May 10, 2012, the Company issued 100,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock to a professional service organization in exchange for professional services.  We valued these shares at $2.00 per share. The shares were deemed to have been issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act, which exempts from registration "transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering."

Note 11—Related Party

On January 7, 2010 and March 17, 2011, the Company issued 16,667 and 1,733,333 shares, respectively, of its $0.001 par value common stock to Sovereign One, Inc., a Tennessee corporation controlled by Mark Holbrook, president and director in exchange for oil and gas leases.  We recorded these shares at $0.0006 per share, which represents the per share proration of the cost of the oil and gas leases ($1,041) over the 1.750 million shares issued in exchange for the oil and gas leases.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Note 11—Related Party (continued)

On January 7, 2010 and March 17, 2011, the Company issued 16,667 and 1,733,333 shares, respectively, of its $0.001 par value common stock Logos Resources, Inc., a Tennessee corporation controlled by Marshall Holbrook, vice president and director in exchange for oil and gas leases.  We recorded these shares at $0.0006 per share, which represents the per share proration of the cost of the oil and gas leases ($1,040) over the 1.750 million shares issued in exchange for the oil and gas leases.

On January 7, 2010 and March 17, 2011, the Company issued 16,667 and 1,733,333 shares, respectively, shares of its $0.001 par value common stock to McCrome International, Inc., a Tennessee Corporation controlled by Cora Holbrook, secretary and director in exchange for oil and gas leases.  We recorded these shares at $0.0006 per share, which represents the per share proration of the oil and gas leases ($1,040) over the 1.750 million shares issued in exchange for the oil and gas leases.

On December 27, 2010, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note for $3,500, which converted into 7,000 shares of common stock on February 7, 2011, with McCrome International, Inc., a Tennessee corporation controlled by Cora Holbrook, secretary and director of the Company.

On December 31, 2010, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note for $3,500, which converted into 7,000 shares of common stock on February 7, 2011, with Logos Resources, Inc., a Tennessee corporation controlled by Marshall Holbrook, vice president and director of the Company.

On December 31, 2010, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note for $3,500, which converted into 7,000 shares of common stock on February 7, 2011, with Sovereign One, Inc., a Tennessee corporation controlled by Mark Holbrook, president and director of the Company.

On March 29, 2011, The Company issued 20,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock to Mark Holbrook, president and director, in exchange for services rendered as our president during the year ended December 31, 2010 (See Note 10—Equity). We valued these shares at $0.50.

On March 29, 2011, The Company issued 20,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock to Marshall Holbrook, vice president and director, in exchange for services rendered as our vice president during the year ended December 31, 2010 (See Note 10—Equity)  We valued these shares at $0.50.

On March 29, 2011, The Company issued 20,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock to Mellissa Holbrook, in exchange for services rendered during the year ended December 31, 2010 (See Note 10—Equity)  We valued these shares at $0.50.
On March 29, 2011, The Company issued 20,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock to Cora Holbrook, secretary, treasurer and director for services rendered as secretary and treasurer during the year ended December 31, 2010 (See Note 10—Equity)  We valued these shares at $0.50.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company borrowed a total of $15,000 from related party shareholders, repaying $11,000 during the year, leaving a balance due of $4,000.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company borrowed an additional $20,000 from related party shareholders.  These borrowings are non-interest bearing and due on demand.
 
 
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Puissant Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

Note 11—Related Party (continued)

The Company is related to several other entities by virtue of common ownership and control, which includes stockholders, employees, attorneys, consultants or companies owned by attorneys, consultants, and family members.

Note 12—Subsequent Events

On August 15, 2012, the board of directors authorized the Company to offer the issuance of 192,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock in place of the same number of warrants held by shareholders, who were the original note holders of the Company’s convertible promissory notes, which were converted into common stock during March 2011.  In October 2012, these shareholders agreed to accept the common stock in place of the 192,000 warrants.  The Company anticipates completing this conversion transaction during the fourth quarter of 2012.
 
Management has evaluated subsequent events through November 18, 2012, the date of which the financial statements were available to be issued.
 
 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

As used in this Form 10-Q, references to “we,” “our” or “us” refer to Puissant Industries, Inc. unless the context otherwise indicates.

Forward-Looking Statements

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements, which are included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q (the “Report”). This Report contains forward-looking statements which relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

While these forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of our business, actual results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions or other future performance suggested herein. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

Corporate History
Corporate Overview.
We were incorporated on July 6, 2009, in the state of Wyoming as American Resource Management, Inc. We changed our domicile to the State of Florida on March 17, 2011 and simultaneously changed our name to Puissant Industries, Inc. Our principal offices are located at 3701 Edmonton Rd, P.O. Box 351, Columbia, Kentucky 42728, and our telephone number is 270-385-9877.

Business Description.
We are engaged in oil and gas exploration and development activities in fractured formations located in Kentucky.

On or about January 15, 2005, Sovereign One, Inc., a company controlled by Mark Holbrook,  McCrome International Inc. , a company controlled by Cora J Holbrook and Logos Resources, Inc., a company controlled by Marshall Holbrook entered into an agreement with A.D.I.D. Corporation, a Kentucky corporation controlled by Marshall Holbrook ("A.D.I.D.") whereby A.D.I.D. agreed to acquire oil and gas leases and properties and assign such oil and gas leases and properties as specified by Sovereign One Inc., McCrome International, Inc., and Logos Resources, Inc.

In exchange for our issuance of an aggregate of 5,250,000 shares of our common stock representing 1,750,000 common shares to each Sovereign One Inc., McCrome International, Inc. and Logos Resources, Inc, A.D.I.D. assigned the following interests to us:

(i) on August 9, 2010, 100% ownership in (a) 34,000 of 2-inch natural gas pipeline and 60,000 feet of 4-inch natural gas pipeline, compressor stations, right of ways and easements located in Clay and Laurel Counties, Kentucky, and (b) 59,000 feet of 2-inch natural gas pipeline and 10,000 feet of 4-inch natural gas pipeline, compressor stations, right of ways and easements located in Whitley County, Kentucky; and
 
(ii) on February 15, 2010, a 100% working interest and an 85% net revenue interests of 39 oil and gas wells and leases (the “Wells”) in Kentucky.
 
 
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The working interest gives us the ability to explore for and to produce and own oil, gas or other minerals from the wells in which we have an interest. As the working interest owner, we bear the exploration, development, and operating costs. The net revenue interest provides us with 85% of the proceeds from any oil and gas production on the Wells after payment of all operating and development costs.

Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011, we commenced recompletion of old wells by connecting the wells to our existing pipeline. During  this period, we located  the first purchaser of the natural gas from the recompleted wells, Siminole Energy Services.

In the fourth quarter of 2011, we acquired the surface mineral and property rights to 100 acres and subsurface rights to 175 acres in Clay County Kentucky.

On July 12, 2011, we formed our wholly owned subsidiary,  ARM Operating Company (“ARM”), a Kentucky corporation which manages all of our oil and gas properties and oversees the operation, development, and maintenance of all our oil and gas wells, leases, and reserve activities. ARM is registered as the operator of wells with all relevant governmental agencies, and is responsible for maintaining production and maintenance reports for all of our wells and facilities. Our officers and Board of Directors makes all decisions concerning ARM.

Results of operations
 
Three month period ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three month period ended September 30, 2011
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we generated approximately $113,000 and $147,500 in royalty revenues from operations, a decrease of $34,500, or 23%, primarily attributable to timing of market activity affecting royalties.  For the three month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we incurred operating expenses of approximately $177,603 and $136,749, respectively, an increase of $75,357, or 30%.  This increase is primarily attributable to a $12,333 increase in lease operating expenses, an increase in professional fees, of $56,667, partially offset by a $22,718 decrease in administrative expenses.  The increase in professional fees is primarily attributable to a $56,667 noncash expense incurred in connection with the exchange equity securities for professional services and services rendered during the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012.  The $22,718 decrease in administrative expenses is primarily attributable to a decrease in payment of officers’ wages during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2012, we reported a net loss of approximately $65,534, or 58% of gross revenue, compared to the net income of $10,786, or 7.3% of gross revenue, reported for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. This increase in net loss of approximately $76,000 results from a decrease in royalty revenue of $34,503 and an increase in cost and expenses of $40,854, and an increase of $963 in interest expense.
 
Nine month period ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine month period ended September 30, 2011
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we generated approximately $358,000 and 147,500 in royalty revenues from operations, an increase of $210,500, or 43%.  We reported no revenue activity for the first six months ended June 30, 2011. We began generating revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2011.  For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we incurred operating expenses of approximately $515,000 and 161,400, respectively, an increase of $353,745, or 219%.  This increase is primarily attributable to a $183,633 increase in lease operating expenses, an increase on $25,190 increase in administrative expenses, and an increase of $144,922 in professional fees.  Approximately $153,000 of the $353,745 increase in operating expenses reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were noncash charges incurred in exchange for professional services and services rendered. During the first six months of 2011, we incurred operating expenses of approximately $25,000, which primarily represented costs associated with the organization of our business and preparation and initial implementation of our planned operations.    During the third quarter of 2011, we began early stage implementation of our planned operations and began to generate revenue and incur operating and administrative expenses required to support the generation of revenue. A detailed comparison of costs and expenses between the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is not practical, since we had not yet begun to execute our planned operations during the first six months of the 2011.
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we reported a net loss of approximately $160,000, 45% of gross revenue, compared to the net loss of $$13,900, or 9% of gross revenue, reported for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011. This increase in net loss of approximately $146,000 results from an increase of royalty revenue of approximately $211,000, partially offset by an increase in costs and expenses of approximately 143,000,and increases in interest expense of approximately $3,200.
 
 
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Liquidity
 
At September 30, 2012, we had total current assets of $434,099, consisting of $23,432 in cash, $44,000 in accounts receivable, and 366,667 in prepaid expenses for professional services to be rendered in 2012 and 2013. Total current liabilities at September 30, 2012 were $47,696, consisting of accounts and accrued expenses payable of $15,800, notes payable, current portion of $7,896, and due to related parties of $24,000.  At September 30, 2012, we had positive working capital of $386,403.
 
The Company’s material sources and uses of cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Cash (used in) operating activities
  $ (4,423 )   $ (38,666 )
Cash used for investing activities
  $ -     $ (1,500 )
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
            11,100  
Proceeds from related party loans, net
    20,000       -  
Payments on notes payable
    (18,304 )        
Proceeds from sale of common stock
    -       1,900  
Proceeds from issuance of convertible promissory notes
    -       37,000  
Increase (decrease) in cash
  $ (2,727 )   $ 9,834  
 
Our net loss of $159,999 plus a $1,347 increase in accounts receivable partially offset by $3,589 increase in accounts and accrued expenses payable and $153,334 of stock based compensation were the primary components of our negative operating cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, net loss of $13,866, plus a $500 increase in security deposit, and an increase in accounts and accrued expenses payable, were the primary components of the negative operating cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

We report revenues and expenses using the accrual method of accounting for financial and tax reporting purposes.

USE OF ESTIMATES

Management uses estimates and assumption in preparing these financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses.
 
 
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INCOME TAXES

We account for income taxes under ASC 740 “Income Taxes” which codified SFAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” and FIN 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.” Under the asset and liability method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under ASC 740, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period the enactment occurs. A valuation allowance is provided for certain deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that we will not realize tax assets through future operations.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, “Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” requires the Company to disclose, when reasonably attainable, the fair market values of its assets and liabilities, which are deemed to be financial instruments. Our financial instruments consist primarily of cash.

PER SHARE INFORMATION

We compute net loss per share accordance with FASB ASC 205 “Earnings per Share”. FASB ASC 205 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income statement.

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS excludes all potentially dilutive shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.

STOCK OPTION GRANTS

We have not granted any stock options to our officers and directors since our inception. Upon the further development of our business, we will likely grant options to directors and officers consistent with industry standards for junior oil and gas companies.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that are material to investors.
 
 
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

A smaller reporting company, as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, is not required to provide the information required by this item.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this Report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the 1934 Act). Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the 1934 Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 240.15d-15 that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonable likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

On August 15, 2012, the board of directors authorized the Company to offer the issuance of 192,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock in exchange for outstanding issued in March 2011.  In October 2012, the holders of the warrants agreed to convert their warrants into common stock.  The Company anticipates issuing the 192,000 common shares to the warrant holders during the last quarter of 2012.
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
 
Not Applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.
 
 
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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d14(a) Certifications of Mark Holbrook Chief Executive Officer and Director (attached hereto)
     
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d14(a) Certifications of Cora J. Holbrook, the CFO (attached hereto)
     
32.1
 
Section 1350 Certifications of Mark Holbrook, the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (attached hereto)
     
32.2
 
Section 1350 Certifications Cora Holbrook (attached hereto)
     
101.INS**
 
XBRL INSTANCE DOCUMENT
     
101.SCH**
 
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
_____________
** XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
 
 
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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.
 
 
Puissant Industries Inc.
 
       
Dated: November 19, 2012
By:
/s/ Mark Holbrook
 
 
Title:
Mark Holbrook
 
   
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
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