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Exhibit 99.2

New Birmingham, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015

(Unaudited)

 

     June 30,     December 31,  
     2016     2015  
Assets     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 9,517,243      $ 8,060,216   

Restricted cash

     463,810        100,548   

Trade receivables, net

     1,175,184        2,136,519   

Federal income tax receivable

     4,515,318        271,213   

Inventories

     933,179        505,040   

Note receivable, current

     164,986        74,728   

Other

     200,000        200,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     16,969,720        11,348,264   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, machinery and equipment

    

Property, machinery and equipment

     46,033,562        45,087,556   

Machinery and equipment under construction

     1,428,168        2,496,637   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total property, machinery and equipment

     47,461,730        47,584,193   

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (9,405,378     (7,760,702
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, machinery and equipment, net

     38,056,352        39,823,491   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note receivable, less current portion

     7,362,714        7,465,272   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 62,388,786      $ 58,637,027   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity     

Current liabilities

    

Current maturities of obligations under capital leases

   $ 1,547,665      $ 1,454,891   

Current maturities of notes payable

     1,872,404        2,249,913   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     969,404        913,569   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     4,389,473        4,618,373   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Obligations under capital leases, net of current maturities

     2,016,220        2,994,947   

Notes payable, net of current maturities

     16,675,593        17,887,352   

Deferred tax liability

     8,599,099        7,224,898   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     31,680,385        32,725,570   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)

    

Stockholders’ equity

    

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 65,468,000 shares issued and outstanding

     65,468        65,468   

Additional paid-in capital

     1,140,042        1,140,042   

Retained earnings

     29,502,891        24,705,947   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     30,708,401        25,911,457   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 62,388,786      $ 58,637,027   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

1


New Birmingham, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2016     2015  

Revenues

    

Sand operations

   $ 12,122,801      $ 16,416,664   

Iron ore operations

     105,005        246,386   

Transportation and other

     —          64,380   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     12,227,806        16,727,430   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales

    

Cost of sales

     3,326,030        7,390,560   

Depreciation and amortization

     1,783,444        1,396,499   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cost of sales

     5,109,474        8,787,059   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     7,118,332        7,940,371   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses

    

Compensation

     619,377        927,868   

Selling, general & administrative

     593,785        752,737   

Depreciation and amortization

     2,632        2,733   

(Gain) loss on sales of assets

     94,171        (8,543,826
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     1,309,965        (6,860,488
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     5,808,367        14,800,859   

Other income (expense)

    

Interest income

     233,407        42,253   

Interest expense

     (630,100     (1,005,070

Gain on debt forgiveness

     603,404        —     

Other income (expense), net

     (204,276     14,467   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income (expense), net

     2,435        (948,350
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     5,810,802        13,852,509   

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     (1,986,142     4,719,374   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 7,796,944      $ 9,133,135   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

2


New Birmingham, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2016     2015  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

   $ 7,796,944      $ 9,133,135   

Reconciliation of net income to cash flows provided by operating activities

    

Depreciation and amortization expense

     1,786,076        1,399,232   

Deferred tax expense (benefit)

     1,374,201        1,740,821   

Gain on debt forgiveness

     (603,404     —     

Recapitalized interest on note obligation

     —          46,852   

(Gain) loss on sale of assets

     94,171        (8,543,826

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Trade receivables

     961,335        2,537,241   

Other receivables

     —          (3,500

Inventories

     (428,139     (688,830

Federal income taxes receivable

     (4,244,105     217,546   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     55,835        21,075   

Federal income taxes payable

     —          2,134,876   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     6,792,914        7,994,622   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (281,537     (5,539,580

Increase in restricted cash

     (363,262     (100

Proceeds from notes receivable

     12,300        —     

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     168,429        3,482,162   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (464,070     (2,057,518
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Dividends paid

     (3,000,000     —     

Borrowings under note obligations

     —          556,779   

Principal payments of note obligations

     (985,864     (981,004

Principal payments of capital lease obligations

     (885,953     (804,554
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (4,871,817     (1,228,779
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     1,457,027        4,708,325   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

     8,060,216        3,300,537   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

   $ 9,517,243      $ 8,008,862   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 630,100      $ 1,005,070   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes

   $ 883,762      $ 617,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions

    

Issuance of note receivable related to sale of land

   $ —        $ 7,540,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

3


Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

1. Description of the Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business Operations

New Birmingham, Inc., a Nevada corporation, (the “Parent”) was incorporated in November 2007 as a holding company for New Birmingham Resources, LLC (“NBR”). NBR was formed in February 2005 to acquire an aggregate and iron ore operation in Rusk, Texas. In May 2007, NBR acquired Capital Sands, LLC (renamed NBR Sand, LLC), a sand production operation in Tyler, Texas. In November 2007, as part of a corporate restructuring to consolidate and acquire the iron, sand, transportation and port operations either owned directly by NBR or indirectly through common ownership of the individual owners of NBR, the Parent acquired NBR concurrent with NBR acquiring the transportation entity Ore Trans, LLC and the port property Golden Triangle Maritime, LLC. Ore Trans, LLC was renamed NBR Trans, LLC and Golden Triangle Maritime, LLC was split into two entities, NBR Maritime I, LLC and NBR Maritime II, LLC.

New Birmingham, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”) are engaged in the mining, production and sales of frac sand, iron ore, limestone, concrete, and other aggregates throughout the Unites States. In addition, the Company owned port property along the Gulf of Mexico.

Interim Financial Information

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, for interim financial reporting. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Therefore, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read along with the annual audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2015. The balances as of December 31, 2015, were derived from the audited consolidated financial statements. In management’s opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement are reflected in the interim periods presented. Interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2016 may not be indicative of results that will be realized for the full year ending December 31, 2016.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of New Birmingham, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“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 reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when delivery has occurred, title and risk of loss has passed to the customer, collection is reasonably assured, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, and the sales price is fixed or determinable.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

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Restricted Cash

At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had a letter of credit outstanding for $100,648 and $100,548, respectively, which matures on February 27, 2017. The letter of credit is collateralized by cash. As of June 30, 2016, the Company also had an escrow account for $363,162, which is collateralized by cash.

Trade Receivables

The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts equal to estimated uncollectible amounts. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience and a review of the current status of accounts receivable. It is reasonably possible the Company’s estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts will change. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had no allowance for doubtful accounts as management believes all receivables are fully collectible.

Inventories

Inventories consist entirely of frac sand and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the average cost method and includes costs of mining and allocated overhead.

Property, Machinery and Equipment

Property, machinery and equipment is stated at cost and is depreciated utilizing the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. The cost of assets retired and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the results of operations when assets are disposed. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for major additions and replacements that extend the lives of assets are capitalized and depreciated over their remaining estimated useful lives. The Company depreciates assets over the following estimated useful lives:

 

Buildings

   10 - 40 years

Heavy machinery and equipment

   5 - 10 years

Office furniture and equipment

   5 - 10 years

Plant and plant equipment

   5 - 40 years

Trucks, trailers and vehicles

   5 - 10 years

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consists principally of cash in banks, restricted cash and trade receivables. The Company manages this risk by maintaining all deposits in high quality financial institutions and periodically performing evaluations of the relative credit standing of the financial institutions and investment funds that are considered in the Company’s investment strategy.

The Company grants unsecured credit to its customers during the normal course of business. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers to minimize any potential loss. Historically, no significant credit related losses have been incurred.

For the six months ended June 30, 2016, sales to three customers accounted for approximately 51%, 29% and 12% of total revenues, and receivables from those customers accounted for approximately 23%, 23% and 25% of trade receivables at June 30, 2016. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, sales to two customers accounted for approximately 42% and 35% of total revenues, and receivables from those customers accounted for approximately 21% and 47% of trade receivables at June 30, 2015.

 

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Fair Value of Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The three-tiered hierarchy is summarized as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2 - Other significant observable inputs.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs.

The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, note receivable and accounts payable, for which carrying values approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying values of notes payable and capital leases approximate the fair values as each of the interest rates approximate rates available to the Company for similar borrowings.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis. The Company does not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis. Non-recurring fair value measurements include the assessment of property, plant, and equipment for impairment. As there is no corroborating market activity to support the assumptions used, the Company has designated these estimates as Level 3.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets to be held and used are analyzed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If there are indications of impairment, the Company uses future undiscounted cash flows of the related asset or asset grouping over the remaining life in measuring whether the assets are fully recoverable. In the event such cash flows are not expected to be sufficient to recover the recorded asset values, the assets are written down to their estimated fair value. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value of asset less the cost to sell.

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying values for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates is recognized as income in the period that includes the enactment date. When management determines that it is more than likely that a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is established.

Each income tax position is assessed using a two-step process. A determination is first made as to whether it is more likely than not that the income tax position will be sustained, based upon technical merits, upon examination by the taxing authorities. If the income tax position is expected to meet the more likely than not criteria, the benefit recorded in the financial statements equals the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon its ultimate settlement. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no amounts that had been accrued in respect to uncertain tax positions.

None of the Company’s federal or state income tax returns are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service or state authorities. However, fiscal years 2012 and later remain open and subject to examination.

 

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Stock-Based Compensation

The Company measures stock-based compensation cost as of the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award less an estimated rate for pre-vesting forfeitures, and recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. For performance-based awards, the Company must also make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving performance targets.

 

2. Property, Machinery and Equipment

Property, machinery and equipment consisted of the following at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

     June 30,      December 31,  
     2016      2015  

Land and land improvements

   $ 5,698,936       $ 5,698,936   

Buildings

     1,561,434         1,561,434   

Heavy machinery and equipment

     7,028,508         7,432,508   

Plant and plant equipment

     31,606,600         30,256,594   

Trucks, trailers and vehicles

     19,045         19,045   

Office furniture and equipment

     119,039         119,039   

Equipment under construction

     1,428,168         2,496,637   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment

     47,461,730         47,584,193   

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (9,405,378      (7,760,702
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 38,056,352       $ 39,823,491   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total depreciation and amortization of $1,786,076 and $1,399,232 was expensed during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, of which $1,783,444 and $1,396,499, respectively, was allocated to cost of sales. Included in depreciation and amortization expense allocated to cost of sales during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 is amortization expense on assets acquired under capital leases of $629,849 and $611,798, respectively.

 

3. Operating Leases

From time to time, the Company will enter into monthly operating lease arrangements with heavy equipment suppliers and rental companies. These leases are generally short-term in nature with various monthly rental rates, terms and conditions.

Total lease expense for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $135,568 and $393,936, respectively, which was entirely charged to cost of sales.

 

4. Note Receivable

On May 19, 2015, the Company completed the sale of all port land owned for total consideration of $10,790,000. Terms of the sale included cash of $3,250,000 and a term note of $7,540,000 from the buyer. The term note calls for interest at 6% with the following repayment schedule over 84 months beginning July 1, 2015: monthly interest payments of $37,500 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $50,000 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $62,500 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $75,000 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $100,000 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $125,000 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $150,000 for 12 months; and a final balloon payment of $3,001,232 due June 1, 2022.

 

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At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding note receivable under this agreement was $7,527,700 and $7,540,000, respectively, of which $164,986 and $74,728, respectively, was reflected as currently due.

 

5. Line of Credit Agreement

Effective December 13, 2012, the Company entered into a $4,000,000 revolving line of credit with a bank, secured by the Company’s accounts with the bank, trade receivables, and the guarantees of all subsidiaries of the Company. Terms of the revolving line of credit call for interest at libor plus 3.25% (3.685% at June 30, 2016), with monthly interest payments and all outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest due on or before December 12, 2016. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had no amounts outstanding under the agreement. The line of credit contains customary covenants, including maintenance of certain financial ratios. As of June 30, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all of the financial covenants.

 

6. Obligations under Capital Leases

At June 30, 2016, the Company had capital lease obligations to various financial institutions for heavy machinery and equipment utilized in the Company’s operations. The aggregate cost of the heavy machinery and equipment acquired under capital leases is $8,594,097. Accumulated amortization was $3,023,247 at June 30, 2016. The scheduled future minimum lease payments under capital leases as of June 30, 2016 are:

 

Year ending June 30,

      

2017

   $ 1,639,402   

2018

     1,487,808   

2019

     564,500   
  

 

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

     3,691,710   

Less amount representing interest

     (127,825
  

 

 

 

Present value of minimum lease payments

   $ 3,563,885   
  

 

 

 

 

7. Notes Payable

Notes payable consists of the following at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

     June 30,      December 31,  
     2016      2015  

Note payable to an investment group; due by June 30, 2032; monthly principal and interest payments based on royalty formula; secured by mining property

   $ 12,772,630       $ 13,212,985   

Note payable to a customer; interest at 3.5%; due by December 31, 2020, monthly payments based on Supply Agreement; secured by Deed of Trust and equipment

     2,486,018         3,289,946   

Note payable to a bank; interest at 4.45%; due on February 1, 2021; monthly principal payments of $54,338 plus interest; secured by equipment

     3,042,950         3,368,980   

Note payable to a bank; interest at libor plus 3.25%; (3.685% at June 30, 2016); due on December 31, 2022; monthly principal payments of $3,159 plus interest; secured by land

     246,399         265,354   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

     18,547,997         20,137,265   

Less - current maturities

     (1,872,404      (2,249,913
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total notes payable, net of current maturities

   $ 16,675,593       $ 17,887,352   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Schedule maturities of note payable obligations are as follows:

 

Years ended June 30,

      

2017

   $ 1,872,404   

2018

     1,888,396   

2019

     1,905,007   

2020

     1,922,262   

2021

     1,980,440   

Thereafter

     8,979,488   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 18,547,997   
  

 

 

 

Effective January 1, 2016, the Company entered into an amendment to the Supply Agreement (“the Amended Agreement”) whereby the outstanding principal balance due under the agreement was reduced from $3,289,946 to $3,000,000. Terms of the Amended Agreement call for the Company to repay $2,500,000 at 0% interest, in equal monthly payments beginning January 1, 2016 for 60 months. The Company will repay the remaining $500,000 in the form of product load credits as defined in the agreement for products sold between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2020. In the event the load credits do not result in full repayment of the $500,000 by December 31, 2020, any remaining balance will be canceled. The Company discounted the $3,000,000 note balance using a weighted average imputed interest rate of 3.81%, recorded the note balance at $2,686,542, and recorded debt forgiveness income of $603,404 during the six months ended June 30, 2016.

 

8. Equity Transactions

Common Stock

In March 2016, the Company paid a $3,000,000 dividend, or $0.046 per share, to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2016.

In May 2014, the Company entered into a Stockholders Agreement (“Agreement”) with the existing stockholders of the Company. The Agreement set forth an incentive plan by which:

(a) the chief executive officer at his sole discretion can grant stock awards to key personnel that is subject to achieving certain performance conditions over a twelve month period beginning July 1, 2014. Upon meeting the performance conditions an aggregate of up to 3,118,000 may be issued to key personnel. The grant date fair value of each stock award was $0.18. The fair value was determined using the market approach which uses Level 3 inputs. The Company assumed no forfeitures because the awards were a part of a key personnel pool and allocable at the sole discretion of the chief executive officer. The performance conditions were achieved at the end of the measurement period, therefore, as of December 31, 2015, the Company issued 3,118,000 shares and had recognized compensation expense of $561,240. As of December 31, 2014, the Company did not anticipate the performance conditions to be met, therefore, no compensation expense was recognized.

(b) key personnel would be entitled to 3,118,000 stock awards upon a liquidity event, as defined in the Agreement. The grant date fair value of each stock award was $0.18. The fair value was determined using the market approach which uses Level 3 inputs. The Company assumed no forfeitures because the awards were a part of a key personnel pool and allocable at the sole discretion of the chief executive officer. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, there is $561,240 of unrecognized compensation cost related to these stock awards. Such amount will be recognized in the future upon the occurrence of a liquidity event that results in the vesting of the stock awards. As discussed in Note 11, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement in July 2016 which met the definition of a liquidity event per the Agreement, thus, these stock awards immediately vested.

 

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In October 2011, the Company issued options to purchase an aggregate 750,000 common shares of the Company to three outside board members. The options vested immediately and carry an exercise price of $1.25 per share for a period of 5 years. There were no options issued during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.

Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value preferred stock. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had no preferred stock issued or outstanding.

 

9. Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 consisted of the following:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2016      2015  

Current tax expense

   $ (1,910,318    $ 2,978,553   

Deferred tax expense (benefit)

     (75,824      1,740,821   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total provision for income taxes

   $ (1,986,142    $ 4,719,374   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

During 2016, the Company identified certain deductions that were available but not taken in prior tax years. As a result, the Company is amended its federal tax returns for 2012 through 2014. As a result, a federal income tax receivable of $4,698,938 has been recognized as of June 30, 2016. The difference between the statutory tax rate and the effective rate is primarily due to the tax benefit relating to amended returns and depletion deductions in 2016.

Deferred income taxes are provided for differences between the financial statements carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Significant deferred tax assets and liabilities at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

     June 30,      December 31,  
     2016      2015  

Deferred tax assets and liabilities:

     

Stock compensation

   $ 362,182       $ 362,182   

Property, plant and equipment

     (8,961,281      (7,587,080
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liability

   $ (8,599,099    $ (7,224,898
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

10. Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time, the Company is subject to litigation, primarily as a result of customer claims, in the ordinary conduct of its operations. As of June 30, 2016, the Company had no knowledge of any legal proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. See Notes 3 and 6 for discussion of the Company’s operating and capital leases.

 

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11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated subsequent events through August 15, 2016, the date which the financial statements were available to be issued.

On July 15, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement whereby the Company agreed to sell 100% of its issued and outstanding common shares to U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (“the Buyer”) for approximately $210 million, subject to certain adjustments at closing. The transaction will be funded using a combination of cash (57%) and restricted stock (43%) of the Buyer. The Company expects the closing, pending customary regulatory and other approvals, to occur in August 2016.

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