SCHEDULE 14A
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of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Name of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)
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888 3rdStreet SW, Suite 1000 Calgary, AB T2P 5C5 |
Dear Stockholders:
You are cordially invited to attend the 20082009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Entheos Technologies, Inc. The meeting will be held at 11:10:00 a.m., local time, on December 19, 2008,14, 2009, at 888 3rd Street SW,
At this meeting you will be asked to elect directors to serve until the next annual meeting, ratify the selection of the Company's independent auditors for 2008, amend the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the Company to “Sterling Energy, Inc.”2009, and to transact any other business as may properly come up before the meeting.
Please note that attendance at the Annual Meeting will be limited to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 3, 2008,2, 2009, and to guests of the Company.
If your shares are registered in your name and you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, please bring the enclosed ballot with you to the meeting.
If your shares are held by a broker, bank or other nominee and you plan to attend the meeting, please contact the person responsible for your account regarding your intention to attend the meeting so they will know how you intend to vote your shares at that time. Stockholders who do not expect to attend the Annual Meeting in person may submit their ballot to the Management of the Company at 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB T2P 5C5.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| /s/ Derek Cooper Derek Cooper President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
OF ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO BE HELD DECEMBER 19, 2008
To the Stockholders of Entheos Technologies, Inc.:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 20082009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") of Entheos Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), will be held at 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, Alberta on the 19th14th day of December, 2008,2009, at 11:10:00 a.m. (local time) for the following purposes:
1. To elect 3 directors to the Board of Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of stockholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and have qualified;
2. To ratify the appointment of Peterson Sullivan, LLP, as the Company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009;
3. To transact any and all other business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof.
Pursuant to the Company's Bylaws (the "Bylaws"), the record date (the "Record Date") for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at such meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof shall be the close of business on November 3, 2008.2, 2009. Only holders of record of the Company's Common Stock at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. Shares can be voted at the Annual Meeting only if the holder is present or represented by proxy. The stock transfer books will not be closed.
A copy of the Company's 20072008 Annual Report to Stockholders, in the form of the 10-KSB10-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which includes audited financial statements, has been included in this mailing to the Company's stockholders. A list of stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting will be available for examination at the offices of the Company for ten (10) days prior to the Annual Meeting.
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting; whether or not you expect to attend the meeting in person, however, you are urged to mark, sign, date, and mail or telefax the enclosed form of proxy promptly so that your shares of stock may be represented and voted in accordance with your wishes and in order that the presence of a quorum may be assured at the meeting. Your proxy will be returned to you if you should be present at the Annual Meeting and should request its return in the manner provided for revocation of proxies on the initial page of the enclosed proxy statement.
| BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
| /s/ Derek Cooper Derek Cooper President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Calgary, AB November 2, 2009 |
| ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 888 3rdStreet SW, Suite 1000 Calgary, AB T2P 5C5 |
888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000
TO BE HELD DECEMBER 19, 2008
SOLICITATION AND REVOCABILITY OF PROXIES
The accompanying proxy is solicited by the Board of Directors on behalf of Entheos Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation (sometimes referred to in this Proxy Statement as the "Company," “we,” “our,” and “us”), to be voted at the 20082009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company (the "Annual Meeting") to be held on December 19, 2008,14, 2009, at the time and place and for the purposes set forth in the accompanying Notice of Annual Stockholders (the "Notice") and at any adjournment(s) thereof.When proxies in the accompanying form are properly executed and received, the shares represented thereby will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions noted thereon; if no direction is indicated, such shares will be voted FOR the election of the nominees listed thereon, FOR the ratification of the independentind ependent auditor, FOR amending the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to change the name of Company to Sterling Energy, Inc. and in their discretion with respect to any other matters that may properly come before the stockholders at the Annual Meeting.
The executive offices of the Company are located at, and the mailing address of the Company is 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB. Management does not anticipate that any matters will be presented at the Annual Meeting other than matters set forth in the Notice.
This proxy statement (the "Proxy Statement") and accompanying proxy are being mailed on or about November 16, 2008.12, 2009. The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB10-K/A (the "2007"2008 Annual Report"), which serves as the Annual Report to Stockholders, covering the Company's fiscal year ended December 31, 2007,2008, is attached.
Any stockholder of the Company giving a proxy has the right to revoke their proxy at any time prior to the voting thereof by voting in person at the Annual Meeting, by delivering a duly executed proxy bearing a later date or by giving written notice of revocation to the Company addressed to Derek Cooper, President, 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB, T2P 5C5; no such written notice shall be effective, however, until such notice of revocation has been received by the Company at or prior to the Annual Meeting.
In addition to the solicitation of proxies by use of the mail, officers and regular employees of the Company may solicit the return of proxies, either by mail, telephone, telefax, telegraph or through personal contact. Such officers and employees will not be additionally compensated but will be reimbursed for out- of-pocket expenses. Brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees, and fiduciaries will, in connection with shares of the Company's common stock, $0.00001 par value per share (the "Common Stock"), registered in their names, be requested to forward solicitation material to the beneficial owners of such shares of Common Stock.
The cost of preparing, printing, assembling, and mailing the 20072008 Annual Report, the Notice, this Proxy Statement, and the enclosed form of proxy, as well as the cost of forwarding solicitation materials to the beneficial owners of shares of Common Stock and other costs of solicitation, are to be borne by the Company.
QUORUM AND VOTING
The record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting was the close of business on November 3, 20082, 2009 (the "Record Date"). On the Record Date, there were 63,075,122 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.
Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote on all matters to be acted upon at the Annual Meeting, and neither the Company's Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate of Incorporation") nor its Bylaws allow for cumulative voting rights.
The presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of amajorityof the issued and outstanding Common Stock entitled to vote at the meeting is necessary to constitute a quorum to transact business. If a quorum is not present or represented at the Annual Meeting, the stockholders entitled to vote thereat, present in person or by proxy, may adjourn the Annual Meeting from time to time without notice or other announcement until a quorum is present or represented. Assuming the presence of a quorum, the affirmative vote of a plurality of votes cast is required for the election of each of the nominees for director. A majority of the votes represented and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting will be required for the approval of all other matters to be voted upon. AbstentionsA bstentions and broker non-votes will each be counted towards the presence of a quorum, but (i) will not be counted as votes cast and, accordingly, will have no effect on the plurality vote required for the election of directors, and (ii) will be counted as votes represented at the Annual Meeting and, accordingly, will have the effect of a vote "against" all other matters to be acted upon.
Proxies in the accompanying form which are properly executed and returned to the Company will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the instructions contained in such proxies and, at the discretion of the proxy holders, on such other matters as may properly come before the meeting. Where no such instructions are given, the shares will be voted for the election of each of the nominees for director and the ratification of Peterson Sullivan, PLLCLLP as the independent auditor and for the amendment of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to change the Company’s name to Sterling Energy, Inc.
A stockholder that intends to present a proposal at the 20082009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for inclusion in the Company's proxy statement and form of proxy relating to such meeting must submit such proposal by December 1, 2008.November 23, 2009. The proposal must be mailed to the Company's offices at 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB.
| RIGHT TO REVOKE PROXIES |
Any proxy given pursuant to this solicitation may be revoked by the person giving it at any time before it is voted. Proxies may be revoked by:
·filing with the President of the Company, before the polls are closed with respect to the vote, a written notice of revocation bearing a later date than the proxy;
·duly executing a subsequent proxy relating to the same shares of Common Stock and delivering it to the President of the Company; or
·attending the Meeting and voting in person (although attendance at the Meeting will not in and of itself constitute a revocation of a proxy).
Any written notice revoking a proxy should be sent to: 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB, Attention: Derek Cooper.
SUMMARY
The Company is a small independent oil and gas production company with a focus on participation in producing and re-development/ the redevelopment/ recompletion of oil and gas wells. In August 2008, the Company acquired a 21.75% working interest (16.3125% net interest) in the Cooke #6 well located at the Cooke Ranch field in La Salle County, Texas which has been producing oil and gas from the Escondido formation since 2007. In September 2008, the company acquired a 20.00% working interest (15.00% net interest) in Onnie Ray #1 Well in Lee County, Texas and the Stahl #1 Well in Fayette County, Texas which were subsequently re-entered and are producing gas from the Austin Chalk formation and a 20.00% working interest (15.00% net interest) in the Haile #1 Well in Frio County, Texas which is currently scheduled for re-entry operations.
From 2002 until September 2008, through our wholly-owned subsidiary Email Solutions, Inc., the Company served as an Application Service Provider (“ASP”) providing reliable, real time, high volume outsourced email and search engine optimization services. Due to the limited success of our ASP business, management decided that it was in the best interest of our stockholders to abandon the Application Service Provider business and focus
on identifying undervalued oil and gas opportunities for acquisition, development and exploration.
Oil and Gas Properties
In September 2008, the Company acquired a 21.75% working interest (16.3125% net revenue interest) in the Cooke #6 well located at the Cooke Ranch field in La Salle County, Texas which has been producing oil and gas from the Escondido formation since 2007. In September 2008, the company acquired a 20.00% working interest (15.00% net revenue interest) in Onnie Ray #1 Well in Lee County, Texas and the Stahl #1 Well in Fayette County, Texas which were subsequently reentered and are producing gas from the Austin Chalk formation and a 20.00% working interest (15.00% net revenue interest) in the Haile #1 Well in Frio County, Texas which is currently scheduled for re-entry operations. The leases for these properties are maintained and operated by Leexus Oil LLC and Bayshore Exploration LLC; there are no obligations to further explore or develop lands in the lease areas to maintain the leases. The operators of the leases are not affiliated with Entheos or any of its directors or major shareholders.
The Company's 20072008 Annual Report, a copy of which is attached, provides a description of our operations during the past year.
The following is a brief summary of certain information contained elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. This summary is not intended to be complete and is qualified in all respects by reference to the detailed information appearing elsewhere in this Proxy Statement.
THE MEETING
Date, Time and Place of the Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Entheos Technologies, Inc. is scheduled to be held on December 19, 2008,14, 2009, at 11:10:00 a.m. (local time) at 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB T2P 5C5.
Record Date
Only holders of record of shares of Common Stock at the close of business on November 3, 2008,2, 2009, are entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting.
Vote Required
Assuming the presence of a quorum, the affirmative vote of a plurality of votes cast is required for the election of each of the nominees for director. A majority of the votes cast with a quorum present at the Annual Meeting will be required for the approval of all other matters to be voted upon.
Accountants
Peterson Sullivan, PLLCLLP has been selected by the Company to act as its independent auditor for 2008.2009. It is not expected that the representatives of Peterson Sullivan, PLLCLLP will attend the Annual Meeting or be available to answer questions from the stockholders.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth, as of November 3, 2008,September 30, 2009, the beneficial ownership of the Company's Common Stock by each director and executive officer of the Company and each person known by the Company to beneficially own more than 5% of the Company's Common Stock outstanding as of such date and the executive officers and directors of the Company as a group.
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Christian Hudson |
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Jeet Sidhu |
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Derek Cooper 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000 Calgary, AB T2P 5C5 | 50,000 (1)(2)(3) | 0.0% | ||
Christian Hudson 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000 Calgary, AB T2P 5C5 | 50,000 (1)(2) | 0.0% | ||
Jeet Sidhu 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000 Calgary, AB T2P 5C5 | 50,000 (1)(2) | 0.0% | ||
Frank Fabio 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000 Calgary, AB T2P 5C5 | 50,000 (1)(4) | 0.0% | ||
| Directors and Executive Officers as a group (4 persons) | 200,000 | 0.0% |
(1) 200,000 stock options (50,000 to each of Messrs. Cooper, Hudson, Fabio and Sidhu) were granted on September 12, 2008, which may be acquired pursuant to2008; the exercise price per share is $1.00; the options granted and exercisable undervest at the Company's stock option plans.
(2) Each of Messrs. Cooper, Hudson and Sidhu were appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors on September 12, 2008.
(3) Mr. Cooper was appointed the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President on September 12, 2008.
(4) Does not include 2,500,000 shares held in trust for the benefit of Mr. Sidhu’s children over which Mr. Sidhu has neither voting nor disposition authority; Mr. Sidhu disclaims any beneficially ownership interest in and to such shares.
(5) Mr. Fabio was appointed the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Secretary on September 12, 2008 and resigned on January 9, 2009. At the time of his resignation none of the options had vested. Under the terms of his Option Agreement the unvested options terminated immediately. None of Mr. Fabio’s options had vested.
(6) 1420525 Alberta Ltd. Is a private corporation the sole shareholder of which is Harmel S. Rayat; Mr. Rayat was our former Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and director. Mr. Rayat resigned his positions with us on September 12, 2008.
(7) Does not include 6,000,000 shares held in trust for the benefit of Mr. Rayat’s children over which Mr. Rayat has neither voting nor disposition authority; Mr. Rayat disclaims any beneficially ownership interest in and to such shares.
Remuneration and Executive Compensation
No executive officer of the Company had a total annual salary and bonus for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 that exceeded $15,000.
Because of our limited operations we do not have any executive officers who are employees of the Company and therefore we have not incurred any payroll expenses during the fiscal years 2006, 2007 and 2008. We have compensated certain of our officers, who are also acting as directors, a monthly stipend of $2,500 for their services as officers and have compensated our directors with stock option grants.
The following table shows, for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007,2008, the cash compensation paid by the Company, as well as certain other compensation paid for such year, to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Company's other most highly compensated executive officers. Except as set forth on the following table, no executive officer of the Company had a total annual salary and bonus for 2007 that exceeded $100,000.
| Summary Compensation Table |
Name and Principal Position | Year |
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Derek Cooper | 2008 |
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| $ | 4,840 |
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President, CEO, | 2007 |
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Chief Financial Officer | 2006 |
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Harmel S. Rayat (1) | 2008 |
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President, CEO, | 2007 |
| $ | 0 |
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Chief Financial Officer | 2006 |
| $ | 0 |
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| $ | 4,500 |
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and Director |
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Tim Luu (1) | 2008 |
| $ | 0 |
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Secretary, Treasurer | 2007 |
| $ | 0 |
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| $ | 3,000 |
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Chief Technology Officer | 2006 |
| $ | 0 |
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| $ | 3,300 |
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and Director |
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Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary | Bonus | Other | Securities Underlying Options Granted | All Other Compensation | ||||||||||||||||
| Harmel S. Rayat (1) | 2007 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| President, CEO, | 2006 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 4,500 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer and Director | 2005 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 3,600 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Tim Luu (1) | 2007 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 3,000 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Secretary, Treasurer Chief Technology | 2006 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 3,300 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Officer and Director | 2005 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 3,150 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| (1) | Each of Messrs. Rayat and Luu resigned all of their respective positions with the Company on September 12, 2008. |
| (2) | Other compensation represents fees paid Derek Cooper as a Director of the Company. |
Stock Option Grants in Last Fiscal Year
Shown below is further information regarding stock options awarded during 2008 to the named officers and directors:
Name |
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Derek J. Cooper |
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| 50,000 |
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Harmel Rayat(2) |
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Tim Luu (1) |
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(1) Mr. Cooper received the options in his capacity as a director.
(2)Resigned as an officer and director on September 12, 2008.
Aggregated Option Exercises During Last Fiscal Year and Year End Option Values
The following table shows certain information about unexercised options at year-end with respect to the named officers and directors:
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Derek J. Cooper(1) |
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| 50,000 |
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| $ | 50,000 |
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| 9/12/2018 |
Harmel Rayat (2) |
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Tim Luu (2) |
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(1) The option vested as to 10,000 shares on September 12, 2009.
(2) Resigned as an Officer and Director on September 12, 2008.
Related Transactions
Executive Management: For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred $10,000 in fees paid to the Derek Cooper the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In addition, during September 2008, the Company granted stock options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Cooper. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded $4,840 as stock compensation expense related to this stock grant.
Director Fees: For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred $25,000 in board fees for non-employee directors of the Company. During 2008, the Company granted a total of 150,000 options to purchase common stock to non-employee board members. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded $14,520 as stock compensation expense relating to these stock grants. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company paid $1,500 (2006: $7,800) in management fees of $1,500 to the directors.
Accounts Payable:payable – related party: As of September 1, 2008, the Company settled all amounts owed to former director and majority shareholder, amounting to $24,811, outstanding for management fees (the balance was forgiven for no consideration). The amount outstanding was recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007 the Company owed $23,812 (2006: $23,812) for outstanding management fees to a former director, which is included in accounts payable -to related parties.
corporation controlled by a former Director. The Company paid a monthly rent of C$700 effective from April 1, 2006.director and majority shareholder. The Company paid rent of $6,663 and $7,812 (2006: $5,631) for the yearyears ended December 31, 2007.
On December 31, 2007, 40,000,000 common shares owned by Mr. Harmel S. Rayat, a director and major shareholder of the Company, originally subscribed for at $0.0033 each were returned to the Company for cancellation and for no consideration. Mr. Harmel S. Rayat was an officer and director of the Company until September 12, 2008 and a majority stockholder of the Company until September 9, 2008.
All related party transactions are recorded at the exchange amount established and agreed to between related parties and are in the normal course of business.
Compensation of Directors
Our Board of Directors determines directors’ compensation for serving on the Board and its committees. In establishing director compensation, the Board is guided by the following goals:
Employment Contracts
On September 12, 2008, we agreed to pay Mr. Cooper a monthly fee of $2,500 to serve as our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cooper is not have any employment contracts with anyan employee of its officers or employees.
Recommendations
| PROPOSAL NO. 1: ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS |
Nominees
The Company's Board of Directors is currently comprised of three directors. Each of the nominees is presently a director of the Company. If so directed in the enclosed proxy, the persons named in such proxy will vote the shares represented by such proxy for the election of the following named nominees for the office of director of the Company, to hold office until the next annual meeting of the stockholders or until their respective successors shall have been duly elected and shall have been duly qualified.
| Information Concerning Nominees | ||||||
| Age | Position | Director/Officer Since | ||||
| Derek Cooper | 32 | President, CEO, Director | September 12, 2008 | |||
| Christian Hudson | 44 | Director | September 12, 2008 | |||
| Jeet Sidhu | 37 | Director | September 12, 2008 | |||
Each of Messrs. Cooper, Hudson and Sidhu were initially appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors on September 12, 2008.
The Board of Directors does not contemplate that any of the above-named nominees for director will refuse or be unable to accept election as a director of the Company, or be unable to serve as a director of the Company. Should any of them become unavailable for nomination or election or refuse to be nominated or to accept election as a director of the Company, then the persons named in the enclosed form of proxy intend to vote the shares represented in such proxy for the election of such other person or persons as may be nominated or designated by the Board of Directors. No nominee is related by blood, marriage, or adoption to another nominee or to any executive officer of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates.
Assuming the presence of a quorum, each of the nominees for director of the Company requires for his election the approval of a plurality of the votes cast by the shares of Common Stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
The Board of Directors regard all of the individuals being nominated to the Board as extremely competent professionals with many years of experience in different fields of endeavor, including sales and marketing, management, technology development, and corporate finance and development. The Board feels that this collective base of experience and knowledge is crucial in the overall development of the Company's business.
Information Concerning Current Officers and Directors
The following narrative describes the positions held by the Company's current officers and directors. During 2007,2008, each board member attended at least 75% of the board meetings that were held while they were in office.
DEREK COOPER P.Eng (AGE 31)32). President, Chief Executive Officer, Director. Mr. Cooper earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in 2001 and his Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering in 2005, both at the University of British Columbia. From January 2003 through September 2003, Mr. Derek J. Cooper joined Syncrude Canada Ltd., the world'sworld’s largest producer of crude oil from oil sands. While completing his Applied Sciences degree, from June 2004 thru September 2004, Mr. Cooper undertook and completed a near-term engineering-exploration contract with Stealth Minerals Ltd. From 2005 to March 2008, Mr. Cooper worked at Elk Valley Coal, the world'sworld’s second largest producer of metallurgical coal, as a Planning Engineer. In April 2008, Mr. Cooper joined TransAlta Utilities, as an Intermediate Engineer in the Fuel Supply Group where he performs life-of-mine planning, costing, and capital equipmentequipmen t selection as well as scoping/feasibility projects.
Mr. Cooper has served on the Board of Directors since September 12, 2008.
CHRISTIAN HUDSON (AGE 43)44). Director. Mr. Hudson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1987 and also earned a Masters in Business Administration from Columbia University in 1991. From 2002 to present,2008, Mr. Hudson currently servesserved as Chief Information Officer at Swiss American Securities Inc., a member of the Credit Suisse Group.
Mr. Hudson has served on the Board of Directors since September 12, 2008.
JEET SIDHU (AGE 36)37). Director. In 1995, Mr. Sidhu graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology with a Diploma in Corporate Finance.Finance in 1995. Since 2002, Mr. Sidhu has been Vice-President of Montgomery Asset Management Corporation, a privately held firm providing financial and management consulting services to emerging growth corporations.
Mr. Sidhu has served on the Board of Directors since September 12, 2008.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), requires the Company's directors, officers and persons who own more than 10 percent of a registered class of the Company's equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("the Commission"). Directors, officers and greater than 10 percent beneficial owners are required by applicable regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all forms they file with the Commission pursuant to Section 16(a). Based solely upon a review of the copies of the forms furnished to the Company, the Company believes that during fiscal 2007,2008, the Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its directors and executive officers were satisfied.
Director Compensation
Our Board of Directors determines the non-employee directors’ compensation for serving on the Board and its committees. In establishing director compensation, the Board is guided by the following goals:
We do not pay director compensation to directors who are a paid a stipendalso employees. Mr. Cooper is not an employee and thus gets compensated at the rate of between $2,000 to $2,500 per month. All Directors areOther non-employee directors not serving as officers receive between $2,000 per month for their services as directors; each director is entitled to be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket meeting expenses.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF EACH OFTHE INDIVIDUALS NOMINATED FOR ELECTION AS A DIRECTOR.
| PROPOSAL NO. 2: |
THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PETERSON SULLIVAN, PLLC
The Board of Directors has selected Peterson Sullivan, PLLCLLP as independent auditors for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008,2009, subject to ratification of the selection by stockholders. Peterson Sullivan, PLLCLLP has served as independent public accountants for the Company since March 13, 2006.
To the knowledge of the Company, at no time has Peterson Sullivan, PLLCLLP had any direct or indirect financial interest in or any connection with the Company or any of its subsidiaries other than in connection with services rendered to the Company as described below.
It is not expected that the representatives of Peterson Sullivan, PLLCLLP or any other auditors will attend the Annual Meeting. Peterson Sullivan, PLLCLLP has not indicated their desire to make a statement. They will respond to written questions submitted to the Company.
During and for the year ended December 31, 2007,2008, Peterson Sullivan, PLLCLLP provided the following audit, audit-related and other professional services for the Company. The services were as follows:
The cost of providing these services during, and for the year ended December 31, 2007,2008, by specified categories, were as follows:
Audit Fees: $17,295 These fees coveredA total of $20,884 was paid with respect to the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements.
Financial Information Systems Design and Implementation Fees:None
All Other Fees:None
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PETERSON SULLIVAN, PLLCLLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
| OTHER MATTERS |
The board of Directors is not aware of any business to come before the Annual Meeting other than the matters described above in this proxy statement. If any other matters should properly come before the meeting, however, it is intended that proxies in the accompanying form will be voted with respect to those matters in accordance with the judgment of the person or persons voting the proxies. We will bear the cost of solicitation of proxies.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC, located on 100 F Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20549, Current Reports on Form 8-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB,10-Q, Annual Reports on Form 10-KSB,10-K, and other reports, statements and information as required under the Exchange Act.
The reports, statements and other information that we have filed with the SEC may be read and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.
The SEC maintains a web site (http://www.sec.gov.) that contains the registration statements, reports, proxy and proxy statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC such as us. You may access our SEC filings electronically at this SEC website. These SEC filings are also available to the public from commercial document retrieval services.
The Company hereby undertakes to provide without charge to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a copy of this Proxy Statement has been delivered, on the written request of any such person, a copy of the Company's most recent Form 10-KSB.10-K/A. Written requests for such copies should be directed to Derek Cooper, the President of the Company, at 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB T2P 5C5.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE NEXT ANNUALMEETING
Stockholders are hereby notified that if they wish a proposal to be included in our proxy statement and form of proxy relating to the 20092010 annual meeting of stockholders, they must deliver a written copy of their proposal no later than June 30,August 16, 2009. If the date of next year’s annual meeting is changed by more than 30 days from the date of this year’s meeting, then the deadline is a reasonable time before we begin to print and mail proxy materials. Proposals must be timely received and comply with the proxy rules relating to stockholder proposals, in particular Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in order to be included in our proxy materials.
Mailing Instructions
Proposals should be delivered to Derek Cooper, the President of the Company, at 888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB T2P 5C5. To avoid controversy and establish timely receipt by the Company, it is suggested that stockholders send their proposals by certified mail, return receipt requested.
| SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS |
The Company has a process for shareholders who wish to communicate with the Board of Directors. Shareholders who wish to communicate with the Board may write to it at the Company’s address given above. These communications will be reviewed by one or more employees of the Company designated by the Board, who will determine whether they should be presented to the Board. The purpose of this screening is to allow the Board to avoid having to consider irrelevant or inappropriate communications.
ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
PROXY FOR 20082009 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors of Entheos Technologies, Inc.
The undersigned, a stockholder of Entheos Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby constitutes and appoints each of Mr. Derek Cooper and Mr. Jeet Sidhu the attorney, agent and proxy of the undersigned, with full power of substitution, for and in the name, place and stead of the undersigned, to vote and act with respect to all of shares of the Common Stock of the Company standing in name of the undersigned or in respect of which the undersigned is entitled to vote, with all powers of the undersigned would process if personally present at such meeting upon the following matters, and otherwise in his discretion:
| FOR | ABSTENTION | |||||||||||
| ITEM 1. | To elect directors to serve until the next annual | |||||||||||
| meeting of stockholders or until their successors | ||||||||||||
| are elected and have qualified. | ||||||||||||
| Mr. Derek Cooper | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | |||||||||
| Mr. Christian Hudson | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | |||||||||
| Mr. Jeet Sidhu | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | |||||||||
| ITEM 2. | To ratify the appointment of Peterson Sullivan, | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | ||||||||
| for the fiscal year ending December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2009 | ||||||||||||
| ITEM | 3. | To transact any such other business as may | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | |||||||
| properly come before the meeting or an | ||||||||||||
| adjournment (s) therefore. | ||||||||||||
If no direction is indicated, this proxy will be voted in the discretion of the proxy holder.Please date, sign and print your name on this proxy exactly as your name appears on your stock certificate and return immediately to the address printed above.
| DATED:_______________________________ |
| SIGNATURE: | _____________________________ | |||
| NO. OF SHARES:_______________________ |
| PRINT NAME: | ____________________________ |
Amendment No. 1
xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______________________________ to _____________________
Commission File Numberfile number 000-30156
ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 98-0170247 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
888 3rd Street SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | T2P 5C5 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(403) 444-6418
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered underpursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of Class | Name of Exchange on Which Registered | |
Common Stock, $0.00001 par value | OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB) |
Indicate by check mark if registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark if registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 ofor Section 15(d) of the Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference toof the price at whichregistrant as of the common equity was sold, orlast business day of the average bid and askedregistrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, based upon the closing sale price of suchthe registrant’s common equity,stock on June 30, 2008 as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board was $28,878,812.
As of March 24, 2008: $5,608,035.
Documents incorporated by reference:None.
This Form 10-K/A (the “Amendment”) is being filed by Entheos Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) and amends the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. This Form 10-K/A replaces in its entirety the Form 10-K that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 15, 2009 (the “Original Filing”). This Amendment corrects the following errors and omissions in the Company’s original Form 10-K:
| 1. | To reflect the conformed signature in the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm in Part II, Item 8. |
| 2. | To correct a typographical error in Part II, Item 5 to properly reflect the Company’s stock high sale price during the fourth quarter of 2008 from $1.15 to $2.00. |
| 3. | To correct certain typographical errors in Part III, Item 11 as follows: |
| a. | to properly describe the information provided regarding Stock Options Granted During the Last Fiscal Year from officers and directors to just officers; | |
| b. | to properly describe the information provided regarding AggregatedOption Exercised During Last Fiscal Year and Year End Option Values from officers and directors to just officers; | |
| c. | to correct the description of Derek Cooper’s unexercised stock options from “Market Value of all In-the-Money Options” to “Market Value of all Unexercised Stock Options”; and | |
| d. | to properly reflect the fair market value of Derek Cooper’s unexercised stock options as of December 31, 2008 from $50,000 to $25,500. |
Except as specifically noted here, this amendment does not modify or update any disclosures in the original Form 10-K. Accordingly, this amendment does not reflect events occurring after the filing of the original Form 10-K or modify or update any disclosures that may have been affected by subsequent events.
| TABLE OF CONTENTS |
ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Except for the historical information presented in this document, the matters discussed in this Form 10-KSB10-K/A for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007,2008, contain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, (a) our projected sales and specificallyprofitability, (b) our growth strategies, (c) anticipated trends in our industry, (d) our future financing plans, and (e) our anticipated needs for working capital. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the items entitled "Management’swords “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. These statements may be found under “Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation", or otherwise incorporated by reference intoFinancial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business,” “Properties,” as well as in this document, contain "forward-looking statements" (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These statements are identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes", "plans", "intend", "scheduled", "potential", "continue", "estimates", "hopes", "goal", "objective", expects", "may", "will", "should" or "anticipates" or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties.
The safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, apply to forward-looking statements made by the Company. The reader is cautioned that no statements contained in this Form 10-KSB10-K/A should be construed as a guarantee or assurance of future performance or results. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those identified within this Form 10-KSB. The actualActual events or results that the Company achieves may differ materially from anythose discussed in forward-looking statements due to suchas a result of various factors, including, without limitation, the risks described in this report and matters described in this report generally. In light of these risks and uncertainties.uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this filing will in fact occur. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, and the Company assumes no obligation to update this information. Readers are urged to carefully reviewrevie w and consider the various disclosures made by the Company in this Form 10-KSB10-K/A and in the Company's other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect the Company's business.
The Company
Incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada, Entheos Technologies, Inc. (the Company), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Email Solutions, Inc., serves as an Application Service Provider providing reliable, real time, high volume outsourced email(“the Company” “we” “us” and search engine optimization services.
From 2002 until September 2008, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Email Solutions, Inc., the Company employed 2 part-time persons. Toserved as an Application Service Provider (“ASP”) providing reliable, real time, high volume outsourced email and search engine optimization services. Due to the limited success of the ASP business, management decided that it was in the best interest to abandon the Application Service Provider business and focus on identifying undervalued oil and gas opportunities for acquisition, development and exploration. The assets and liabilities, the results of operations and cash flows related to the ASP business were not classified as discontinued operations as the amounts were not significant.
Our principal executive offices are located at 888-3rdStreet SW, Suite 1000, Calgary Alberta, Canada T2P 5C5. Our telephone number is (403) 444-6418.
As we are a smaller reporting company, certain disclosures otherwise required to be made in a Form 10-K/A are not required to be made by the Company.
Description of Business
We are a small independent diversified energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of crude oil and natural gas interests in the United States. We pursue oil and gas prospects in partnership with oil and gas companies with exploration, development and production expertise. We currently have a non-operating, minority working interest in five properties. Our prospect areas consist of land in La Salle County, Lee County, Fayette County and Frio County, Texas. Currently, four of the five wells in which we have a minority working interest are producing. We currently do not operate any of the wells in which we have an interest.
Strategy
Subject to economic conditions affecting the oil and gas industry, our strategy is to identify and acquire (i) low risk in-field oil and gas rights that are primarily developmental in nature that offset existing production and (ii) energy services companies that when combined with our management expertise in that area will display strong top line growth and cash flows. Although to date we have acquired
minority working interests we will, if the appropriate properties are available to us on terms acceptable to us, acquire controlling interests as well.
Acquisition of Oil & Gas Properties
In September 2008, the Company acquired a 21.75% working interest (16.3125% net revenue interest) in the Cooke #6 well located at the Cooke Ranch field in La Salle County, Texas which has been producing oil and gas from the Escondido formation since 2007. In September 2008, the Company acquired a 20.00% working interest (15.00% net revenue interest) in Onnie Ray #1 Well in Lee County, Texas and the Stahl #1 Well in Fayette County, Texas which were subsequently re-entered and are producing oil and gas from the Austin Chalk formation and a 20.00% working interest (15.00% net revenue interest) in the Haile #1 Well in Frio County, Texas which is currently scheduled for re-entry operations. On October 31, 2008 we acquired a 20.00% working interest (15.00% net revenue interest) in Pearce #1 Well in Frio County, Texas which is currently producing oil from the Austin Chalk formation.
Capitalized costs associated with the property acquisitions are as follows:
| Acquisition | Exploration | Development | ||||||
| Costs | Costs | Costs | Total | |||||
| Cooke #6 | $ | 181,535 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 181,535 |
| Onnie Ray #1 | 14,800 | 7,000 | 41,857 | 63,657 | ||||
| Haile #1 | 16,071 | 57,675 | - | 73,746 | ||||
| Stahl #1 | 15,215 | 7,000 | 35,141 | 57,356 | ||||
| Pearce #1 | 6,978 | 11,200 | 47,556 | 65,734 | ||||
| $ | 234,599 | $ | 82,875 | $ | 124,554 | $ | 442,028 |
Geologic Background
Escondido Formation
The Escondido formation, where Cooke #6 is located, is a regional producer spanning several counties in South Texas. There are many Escondido oil and gas fields which have produced anywhere from 600,000 to 3,100,000 barrels of oil and the gas fields have produced up to 18 BCF of gas.
Austin Chalk Formation
Giddings is a main producing field of the Austin Chalk formation consisting of fractured carbonate, which is where our Onnie Ray #1 and Stahl #1 wells are located. This formation covers central Texas, parts of Mexico and even into northwest Louisiana. The Austin Chalk in central Texas has been and continues to be explored and developed for its oil and gas potential by companies such as Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, and Exxon Mobil Corporation.
Haile #1 and Pearce #1 wells are located within the Pearsall Austin Chalk field which is south west of the Giddings field and is also a significant historic producer. The Pearsall field has been and continues to be explored and developed much like the Giddings fields to the North.
Production and Reserve Estimate Status
The acquisition date and production status of the Company’s knowledge, noneoil and gas properties is summarized as follows:
| Month | ||
| Acquisition | Production | |
| Date | Started | |
| Proven Developed Properties: | ||
| Cooke #6 | 9/1/2008 | Dec-07 |
| Onnie Ray #1 | 9/12/2008 | Oct-08 |
| Stahl #1 | 9/12/2008 | Oct-08 |
| Pearce #1 | 10/31/2008 | Dec-08 |
| Unproven Properties: | ||
| Haile #1 | 9/12/2008 | - |
The four reservoirs classified as proven developed properties is based on Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Regulation S-X
Rule 4-10 “reservoirs are considered proved if economic producibility is supported by either actual production or a conclusive formation test.” These wells are supported by actual production. The Company has not yet obtained reserve studies providing proved reserve quantities due to the recentness of the Company’s officersacquisition of these properties and due to the wells still being in their initial testing phase. Management is assessing and compiling production data to determine the need for reserves studies going forward.
The unproven property, Haile, is also classified according to guidelines set forth by SEC Regulation S-X Rule 4-10. The well is not currently supported by actual production nor are there defined engineering reserve studies for this well. An exploratory drilling program was started in early 2009 to complete a new unproven upper zone of this well.
Research and Development Expenditures
Since inception, we have not incurred any expenditures in research or directorsdevelopment.
Marketing of Production
Sale of Crude Oil and Natural Gas
Our production consists of natural gas and crude that is boundmarketed by restrictive covenantsthe well site Operators. We sell our crude oil and condensate production at or near the well-site, although in some cases it is gathered by us or others and delivered to a central point of sale. Our crude oil and condensate production is transported by truck or by pipeline and is typically committed to arrangements having a term of one year or less. We have not engaged in crude oil hedging or trading activities. We have not engaged in natural gas hedging or futures trading, nor do we have any long term contracts to sell our production.
Sales of crude oil totaled $8,199 (114.9 bbl) for fiscal 2008 which represented 60% of our total oil and gas revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008. Sales of natural gas totaled $5,571 for 2008 (746.6 mcf).
Price Considerations
Crude oil prices are established in a highly liquid, international market, with average crude oil prices that we receive generally fluctuating with changes in the futures price established on the NYMEX for West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil (“NYMEX-WTI”). The average crude oil price per Bbl received by us in fiscal 2008 was $71.35.
Natural gas and natural gas liquids prices in the geographical areas in which we operate are closely tied to established price indices which are heavily influenced by national and regional supply and demand factors and the futures price per MMBtu for natural gas delivered at Henry Hub, Louisiana established on the NYMEX (“NYMEX-Henry Hub”). At times, these indices correlate closely with the NYMEX-Henry Hub price, but often there are significant variances between the NYMEX-Henry Hub price and the indices used to price our natural gas. Average natural gas prices received by us in each of our operating areas generally fluctuate with changes in these established indices. The average natural gas price per Mcf received by us in fiscal 2008 was $7.46.
Governmental Regulations
Our operations are affected from prior employers. Nonetime to time in varying degrees by political developments and U.S. federal, state, and local laws and regulations. In particular, natural gas and crude oil production and related operations are, or have been, subject to price controls, taxes and other laws and regulations relating to the industry. Failure to comply with such laws and regulations can result in substantial penalties. The regulatory burden on the industry increases our cost of doing business and affects our profitability. Although we believe we are in substantial compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, such laws and regulations are frequently amended or reinterpreted so we are unable to predict the future cost or impact of complying with such laws and regulations.
Environmental Matters
Our natural gas and crude oil exploration, development and production operations are subject to stringent U.S. federal, state and local laws governing the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental protection. Numerous governmental agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), issue regulations to implement and enforce such laws, and compliance is often difficult and costly. Failure to comply may result in substantial costs and expenses, including possible civil and criminal penalties. These laws and regulations may:·require the acquisition of a permit before drilling commences;
·restrict the types, quantities and concentrations of various substances that can be released into the environment in connection with drilling, production and processing activities;
·limit or prohibit drilling activities on certain lands lying within wilderness, wetlands, frontier and other protected areas;
·require remedial action to prevent pollution from former operations such as plugging abandoned wells; and
·impose substantial liabilities for pollution resulting from operations.
In addition, these laws, rules and regulations may restrict the rate of natural gas and crude oil production below the rate that would otherwise exist. The regulatory burden on the industry increases the cost of doing business and consequently affects our profitability. Changes in environmental laws and regulations occur frequently, and any changes that result in more stringent and costly waste handling, disposal or clean-up requirements could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. While we believe that we are in substantial compliance with current applicable environmental laws and regulations, and we have not experienced any materially adverse effect from compliance with these environmental requirements, we cannot assure you that this will continue in the future.
The U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), also known as the “Superfund” law, imposes liability, without regard to fault or the legality of the Company’s employeesoriginal conduct, on certain classes of persons who are representedconsidered to be responsible for the release of a “hazardous substance” into the environment. These persons include the present or past owners or operators of the disposal site or sites where the release occurred and the companies that transported or arranged for the disposal of the hazardous substances at the site where the release occurred. Under CERCLA, such persons may be subject to joint and several liability for the costs of cleaning up the hazardous substances that have been released into the environment, for damages to natural resources and for the costs of certain health studies. It is not uncommon for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury and property damages allegedly caused by labor unionsthe release of hazardous substances or other collective bargaining groups. We consider relationspollutants into the environment. Furthermore, although petroleum, including natural gas and crude oil, is exempt from CERCLA, at least two courts have ruled that certain wastes associated with the production of crude oil may be classified as “hazardous substances” under CERCLA and thus such wastes may become subject to liability and regulation under CERCLA. State initiatives to further regulate the disposal of crude oil and natural gas wastes are also pending in certain states, and these various initiatives could have adverse impacts on us.
Stricter standards in environmental legislation may be imposed on the industry in the future. For instance, legislation has been proposed in the U.S. Congress from time to time that would reclassify certain exploration and production wastes as “hazardous wastes” and make the reclassified wastes subject to more stringent handling, disposal and clean-up restrictions. Compliance with environmental requirements generally could have a materially adverse effect upon our employeesfinancial position, results of operations and cash flows. Although we have not experienced any materially adverse effect from compliance with environmental requirements, we cannot assure you that this will continue in the future.
The U.S. Federal Water Pollution Control Act (“FWPCA”) imposes restrictions and strict controls regarding the discharge of produced waters and other petroleum wastes into navigable waters. Permits must be obtained to discharge pollutants into state and federal waters. The FWPCA and analogous state laws provide for civil, criminal and administrative penalties for any unauthorized discharges of crude oil and other hazardous substances in reportable quantities and may impose substantial potential liability for the costs of removal, remediation and damages. Federal effluent limitations guidelines prohibit the discharge of produced water and sand, and some other substances related to the natural gas and crude oil industry, into coastal waters. Although the costs to comply with zero discharge mandated under federal or state law may be good. We plan to retainsignificant, the entire industry will experience similar costs and utilize the services of outside consultants as the need arises.
The U.S. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), generally does not regulate most wastes generated by the exploration and production of natural gas and crude oil. RCRA specifically excludes from the definition of hazardous waste “drilling fluids, produced waters, and other wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas or geothermal energy.” However, these wastes may be regulated by the EPA or state agencies as solid waste. Moreover, ordinary industrial wastes, such as paint wastes, waste solvents, laboratory wastes and waste compressor oils, are regulated as hazardous wastes. Although the costs of managing solid hazardous waste may be significant, we do not expect to experience more burdensome costs than would be borne by similarly situated companies in the industry.
In addition, the U.S. Oil Pollution Act (“OPA”) requires owners and operators of facilities that could be the most significant riskssource of an oil spill into “waters of the United States,” a term defined to include rivers, creeks, wetlands and coastal waters, to adopt and implement plans and procedures to prevent any spill of oil into any waters of the United States. OPA also requires affected facility owners and operators to demonstrate that they have at least $35 million in financial resources to pay for the costs of cleaning up an oil spill and compensating any parties damaged by an oil spill. Substantial civil and criminal fines and penalties can be imposed for violations of OPA and other environmental statutes.
Competition
The oil and gas industry is highly competitive. We compete with major oil companies, large and small independents, and individuals for the acquisition of leases and properties. Most competitors have financial and other resources which substantially exceed ours. Resources of our business. However, we cannot predictcompetitors may allow them to pay more for desirable leases and to evaluate, bid for and purchase a greater number of properties or prospects than us. Our ability to replace and expand our reserves is dependent on our ability to select and acquire producing properties and prospects for future drilling.
Operations
Oil and gas properties are customarily operated under the terms of a joint operating agreement, which provides for reimbursement of the operator’s direct expenses and monthly per well supervision fees. Per well supervision fees vary widely depending on the geographic location and producing formation of the well, whether the well produces oil or to what extent, anygas and other factors. We are not the operator of such risks may be realized nor can we guaranteeour wells, which are operated by Bayshore Exploration Inc, and Leexus Oil LLC. The operators charge the Company, without mark-up, for the Company’s working interest portion of the direct operating costs and overhead costs (which are comprised of administrative, supervision, office services and warehousing costs) that we have identified all possible risks that might arise. Investors should carefully consider all of such risk factors before making an investment decisionthe operators incur with respect to our Common Stock. wells.
Employees
We providecurrently have no full-time employees. All of our activities are conducted through contracting geologists, engineers, operators and other oil and gas professionals.
GLOSSARY OF CERTAIN OIL AND GAS TERMS
The following is a description of the following cautionary discussionmeanings of risks, uncertaintiessome of the natural gas and possible inaccurate assumptions relevantoil industry terms used in this filing:
“Bbl”means a barrel or barrels of oil.
“Btu” means British thermal unit, which means the quantity of heat required to our business. These are factors that we think could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected results. Other factors besides those listed here could adversely affect us.
program in the reservoir, provides support for the engineering analysis on which the project or program was based. Estimates of proved reserves do not include the following: (a) oil that may become available from known reservoirs but is classified separately as “indicated additional reserves”; (b) crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, the recovery of which is subject to reasonable doubt because of uncertainty as to geology, reservoir characteristics or economic factors; (c) crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids that may occur in undrilled prospects; and (d) crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids that may be recovered from oil shales, coal, gilsonite and other such sources.
“Proven properties” refers to properties containing proved reserves.
“Proved undeveloped reserves” refers to reserves that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. Reserves on undrilled acreage are limited to those drilling units offsetting productive units that are reasonably certain of production when drilled. Proved reserves for other undrilled units can be claimed only where it conducts its business in compliancecan be demonstrated with all environmental laws presently applicablecertainty that there is continuity of production from the existing productive formation. Proved undeveloped reserves may not include estimates attributable to its facilities. To date, thereany acreage for which an application of fluid injection or other improved recovery technique is contemplated, unless such techniques have been proved effective by actual tests in the area and in the same reservoir.
“Recompletion” means the completion for production of an existing well bore in another formation from that in which the well has been previously completed.
“Unproven properties” refers to properties containing no expenses incurred byproved reserves.
“Working interest” refers to the Company relatedoperating interest that gives the owner the right to environmental issues.
“Workover” means operations on a producing well to restore or increase production.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
We do not subject toown any direct governmental regulationproperties other than the securities lawsoil and regulations applicable to all publicly owned companies, and laws and regulations applicable to businesses generally.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are currently not a party to any currentmaterial pending legal proceedings or government actions, including any bankruptcy, receivership, or similar proceedings.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of the security holders inCompany was held on December 19, 2008, at which time the stockholders voted on the following proposals:
1. The election of a board of directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting or until their respective successors is duly elected and has been qualified.
| Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstaining | |
| Derek J. Cooper | 32,678,620 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeet Sidhu | 32,678,620 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Hudson | 32,678,620 | 0 | 0 |
2. Ratifying the appointment of Peterson Sullivan LLP as our auditors for the fiscal fourth quarter of year endedending December 31, 2007.
| Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained |
| 32,678,620 | 0 | 0 |
3.RESOLVED, that the Company to amend the Articles of Incorporation to change the Company’s name to “Sterling Energy, Inc.”
| Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained |
| 32,678,620 | 0 | 0 |
Note that the name of the Company has not been legally changed as of the date of this filing.
ITEM 5. . MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information
The Company's Common Stock is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "ETHT". The following table sets forth the high and low sale prices for the periods indicated:
Fiscal Year 2008 |
| High ($) |
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| Low ($) |
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Fourth Quarter |
| $ | 2.00 |
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| $ | 0.38 |
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Third Quarter |
| $ | 0.75 |
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| $ | 0.38 |
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Second Quarter |
| $ | 0.55 |
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| $ | 0.41 |
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First Quarter |
| $ | 0.82 |
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| $ | 0.41 |
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Fiscal Year 2007 |
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Fourth Quarter |
| $ | 0.85 |
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| $ | 0.81 |
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Third Quarter |
| $ | 0.97 |
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| $ | 0.62 |
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Second Quarter |
| $ | 0.69 |
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| $ | 0.61 |
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First Quarter |
| $ | 1.40 |
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| $ | 0.60 |
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January 1, 2009 – April 8, 2009 |
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| 0.51 |
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| 0.41 |
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| High | Low | |||||||
| First Quarter 2006 | $ | 0.90 | $ | 0.55 | ||||
| Second Quarter 2006 | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.44 | ||||
| Third Quarter 2006 | $ | 0.44 | $ | 0.39 | ||||
| Fourth Quarter 2006 | $ | 1.01 | $ | 0.41 | ||||
| First Quarter 2007 | $ | 1.40 | $ | 0.60 | ||||
| Second Quarter 2007 | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.61 | ||||
| Third Quarter 2007 | $ | 0.97 | $ | 0.62 | ||||
| Fourth Quarter 2007 | $ | 0.85 | $ | 0.81 | ||||
| January 1, 2008 - March 24, 2008 | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.41 | ||||
On April 8, 2009 the closing price of our common stock as reported on the OTCBB was $0.50 per share. As of March 24, 2008,April 8, 2009, there were approximately 306329 stockholders of record of the Company's Common Stock.
Dividend Policy
We dohave not have a history of payingpaid any dividends on our Common Stock,common stock and our board of directors presently intends to continue a policy of retaining earnings, if any, for use in our operations. The declaration and payment of dividends in the future, of which there can be no assurance, that we will be determined by the board of directors in light of conditions then existing, including earnings, financial condition, capital requirements and other factors. The Nevada Revised Statutes prohibit us from declaring dividends where, if after giving effect to the distribution of the dividend:
Except as set forth above, there are no restrictions that currently materially limit our ability to authorizepay dividends or which we reasonably believe are likely to limit materially the issuance of preferred stock, without further shareholder approval, the holders of which may have preferences over the holders of the Common Stock as tofuture payment of dividends.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
| Number of securities | |||
| remaining available for | |||
| Number of Securities to | Weighted-average exercise | future issuance under | |
| be issued upon exercise of | price of outstanding | equity compensation plans | |
| outstanding options, | options, warrants and | (excluding securities | |
| warrants and rights | rights | reflected in column (a)) | |
| Plan Category | (a) | (b) | (c) |
| Equity compensation plans | |||
| approved by security holders | 200,000(1) | $1.00 | 119,800,000 |
| Equity compensation plans not | |||
| approved by security holders | |||
| Total | 200,000 (1) | $1.00 | 119,800,000 |
(1) 50,000 were granted to our former CFO and were cancelled following his resignation on January 9, 2009.
ITEM 6.7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATIONS
Discussion and Analysis
The following discussion and analysis is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and should be read in conjunction with theour financial statements and notes thereto included in Item 7related notes. The preparation of this Form 10-KSB. Exceptthese financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the historical information contained herein,carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. In addition, the following discussion in this Annual Report on Form 10-KSBand analysis contains certain forward-looking statements that involve riskrisks and uncertainties, such as statements of the Company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions as of the date of this filing. The cautionary statements made in this document should be read as being applicableincluding, but not limited to, all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this document. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed here. Factors that could cause differences include those discussed in "Risk Factors"“Forward Looking Statements, as well as discussed” and elsewhere herein.
Overview
Entheos Technologies, Inc. (the Company), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Email Solutions, Inc., serves as an Application Service Provider providing reliable, real time, high volume outsourced email(“the Company”) is a small independent diversified energy company engaged in the acquisition and search engine optimization services.
Incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada, corporation withthe Company has an authorized capital of 200,000,000 shares of $0.00001 par value common stock, of which 56,625,12263,075,122 shares are outstanding and 10,000,000 shares of $0.0001 par value preferred stock, of which none are outstanding.
From 2002 until September 2008, through our wholly-owned subsidiary Email Solutions, Inc., the Company served as an Application Service Provider (“ASP”) providing reliable, real time, high volume outsourced email and search engine optimization services. Due to the limited success of Operationsthe ASP business, management decided that it was in the best interest to abandon the Application Service Provider business and focus on identifying undervalued oil and gas opportunities for acquisition, development and exploration. The assets and liabilities, the results of operations and cash flows related to the ASP business were not classified as discontinued operations as the amounts were not significant.
Our Oil and Gas Interests
The following table sets forth a summary of our current oil and gas interests:
Well | Location | Interest |
Cooke #6 | LaSalle County Texas | 21.75% working interest (16.135% net revenue interest) |
Stahl #1 | Fayette County, Texas | 20.00% working interest (15% net revenue interest) |
Onnie Ray #1 | Lee County, Texas | 20.00% working interest (15% net revenue interest) |
Haile #1 | Frio County, Texas | 20.00% working interest (15% net revenue interest) |
Pearce #1 | Frio County, Texas | 20.00% working interest (15% net revenue interest) |
Net capitalized costs associated with oil and gas properties as of December 31, 2008 can be summarized as follows:
| Acquisition Costs | Exploration Costs | Development Costs | Total | ||||
Cooke #6 | $ | 181,535 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 181,535 |
Onnie Ray #1 | 14,800 | 7,000 | 41,857 | 63,657 | ||||
Haile #1 | 16,071 | 57,675 | - | 73,746 | ||||
Stahl #1 | 15,215 | 7,000 | 35,141 | 57,356 | ||||
Pearce #1 | 6,978 | 11,200 | 47,556 | 65,734 | ||||
| $ | 234,599 | $ | 82,875 | $ | 124,554 | $ | 442,028 |
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Impairment of oil properties |
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Oil and gas properties, net |
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| $ | 348,584 | |||
We plan to grow our business by acquiring (i) low risk in-field oil and gas rights that are primarily developmental in nature that offset existing production and (ii) energy services companies that when combined with our management expertise in that area will display strong top line growth and cash flows. To date we have acquired only minority working interests. We do not operate the wells in which we have an interest.
Since inception, we have funded our operations primarily from private placements of our common stock and debt issuances. The Company generated no revenues forhas recently incurred net operating losses and operating cash flow deficits. It may continue to incur losses from operations and operating cash flow deficits in the years ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
As of December 31, 2007,2008, we generated revenues of $13,770 from operations of our new core business. From inception to December 31, 2008 we have accumulated losses of approximately $4,083,000. The Company completed a private placement for gross proceeds of $3,225,000 on July 28, 2008. Management believes that its current and future plans will enable it to continue operations through March 31, 2010.
Critical Accounting Policies
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Company's accumulated deficit was $3,817,888,United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management’s judgments and estimates in these areas are based on information available from both internal and external sources, including engineers, geologists, consultants and historical experience in similar matters. The more significant reporting areas impacted by management’s judgments and estimates are accruals related to oil and gas sales and expenses; estimates of future oil and gas reserves; estimates used in the impairment of oil and gas properties; and the estimated future timing and cost of asset retirement obligations.
Actual results could differ from the estimates as additional information becomes known. The carrying values of oil and gas properties are particularly susceptible to change in the near term. Changes in the future estimated oil and gas reserves or the estimated future cash flows attributable to the reserves that are utilized for impairment analysis could have a significant impact on the future results of operations.
Full Cost Method of Accounting for Oil and Gas Properties
The Company has elected to utilize the full cost method of accounting for its oil and gas activities. In accordance with the full cost method of accounting, all costs associated with acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas reserves, including directly related overhead costs and related asset retirement costs, are capitalized.
All capitalized costs of oil and gas properties, including the estimated future costs to develop proved reserves, are amortized on the unit-of-production method using estimates of proved reserves once proved reserves are determined to exist. The Company has not yet obtained reserve reports because of its recent acquisition of its oil and gas properties and because these properties recently began producing. Management is assessing geographic and production data to determine the need for reserves studies. At December 31,
2008, there were no capitalized costs subject to amortization.
Oil and gas properties without estimated proved reserves are not amortized until proved reserves associated with the properties can be determined or until impairment occurs. The cost of these properties is assessed quarterly, on a property-by-property basis, to determine whether the properties are recorded at the lower of cost or fair market value. In determining whether such costs should be impaired, the Company evaluates historical experience, current drilling results, lease expiration dates, current oil and gas industry conditions, international economic conditions, capital availability, and available geological and geophysical information. As a result there has been no provision for income taxes to date.
Sales of oil and gas properties are accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs with no gain or loss recognized, unless such adjustments would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves of $24,682, a decreaseoil and gas, in which case the gain or loss is recognized in income. The Company did not sell any properties during 2008 or 2007.
Full Cost Ceiling Test
At the end of 45%, comparedeach quarterly reporting period, the unamortized costs of oil and gas properties are subject to a “ceiling test” which basically limits capitalized costs to the sum of the estimated future net lossrevenues from proved reserves, discounted at 10% per annum to present value, based on current economic and operating conditions, adjusted for related income tax effects.
Oil and Gas Revenues
The Company recognizes oil and gas revenues when oil and gas production is sold to a purchaser at a fixed or determinable price, when delivery has occurred and title has transferred, and if collectability of $45,004 for the same period in 2005. The decreaserevenue is primarily asprobable. Delivery occurs and title is transferred when production has been delivered to a purchaser’s pipeline or truck. As a result of the lower professionalnumerous requirements necessary to gather information from purchasers or various measurement locations, calculate volumes produced, perform field and management fees.
Asset Retirement Obligation
The Company has adopted the provisions of SFAS 143,“Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” SFAS 143 amended SFAS 19,
“Financial Accounting and Reporting by Oil and Gas Producing Companies,”and, among other matters, addresses financial accounting and reporting for legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. SFAS No. 143 requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred, with the associated asset retirement cost capitalized as part of the related asset and allocated to expense over the asset’s useful life.
In March 2005, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 47 (“FIN No. 47”),Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations. FIN No. 47 clarifies that a conditional asset retirement obligation, as used in SFAS 143, refers to a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing or method of the settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. Accordingly, an entity is required to recognize a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value can be reasonably estimated.
The Company does not have material asset retirement obligations as of December 31, 2008 or 2007.
Variables and Trends
We have very limited history with respect to our acquisition and development of oil and gas properties. In the event we are able to obtain the necessary financing to move forward with our business plan, we expect our expenses to increase significantly as we grow our business. Accordingly, the comparison of the financial data for the periods presented may not be a meaningful indicator of our future performance and must be considered in light of these circumstances.
Results of Operations
The following table summarizes oil and gas sales activity for the Company’s share of well operations:
| For Years Ended December 31, | |
| 2008 | 2007 |
Production Data: |
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|
Oil (bbl) | 114.9 | - |
Natural gas (mcf) | 746.6 | - |
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Average Sales Price: |
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Oil (per bbl) | $ 71.35 | - |
Natural gas (per mcf) | $ 7.46 | - |
Revenues
Oil and gas sales were $13,770 in fiscal 2008 compared to $0 in fiscal 2007 due to the acquisition of minority working interest in oil and gas properties in September and October 2008.
Costs and Expenses
Oil and gas production expense were $9,080 in fiscal year 2008 compared to $0 in fiscal year 2007 as the company entered into the oil & gas industry in September 2008.
General and administrative expenses (“G&A”) were $190,693 in fiscal year 2008 and $27,610 in fiscal year 2007 for an increase of $163,083. The change is primarily comprised of a $57,325 increase in legal and filing fees primarily due to the private placement in July 2008; an increase of $19,360 in stock option compensation expense as the Company issued its first stock option in several years, $14,520 of this total related to options granted to directors; an increase of $33,000 in fees paid to directors from $1,500 in fiscal year 2007 to $35,500 in fiscal year 2008 due to a change in director fee policy; an increase of $16,143 in contract accounting expense due to closing the Canadian office and an increase of $16,381 in audit fees.
Impairment of oil and gas properties was $93,444 in fiscal year 2008 and $0 in fiscal year 2007. The impairment is a result of management’s review of capitalized costs compared to estimated fair market value.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2007,2008, the Company had a cash balance of $46,306, compared to a$2,734,591. The Company has financed its operations primarily from cash balance of $178 aton hand and proceeds from the July 28, 2008 private placement.
Net cash flows used in operating activities was ($69,687) for the year ended December 31, 2006.
On July 28, 2008, the Company is engagedcompleted a $3,200,000 self-directed private placement. The Private Placement consisted of the sale of 6,450,000 units at a price of $0.50 per Unit or $3,225,000 in the developmentaggregate. The Units were offered and sold to a total of search engine optimization,6 investors, all of whom were accredited investors. Each unit consisted of one share of the Company’s common stock, one Series A Warrant to purchase a share of common stock at $0.60 per share for a period of 18 months from the date of issuance and search engine results-positioning and marketing services.
Due to the "start up" nature of the Company's businesses, the Company expects to incur losses as it expands. The Company expects to raise additional funds through private or public equity investment in order to expand the range and scope of its business operations. The Company will seek access to private or public equity but there is no assurance that such additional funds will be available for the Company to finance its operations on acceptable terms, if at all. See "Risk Factors" for additional details.
Related Party Transactions
Executive Management:For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred $10,000 in fees paid to the Derek Cooper thePresident, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In addition, during September 2008, the Company granted stock options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Cooper. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company
recorded $4,840 as stock compensation expense related to this stock grant.
Director Fees: For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred $25,000 in board fees for non-employee directors of the Company. During 2008, the Company granted a total of 150,000 options to purchase common stock to non-employee board members. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded $14,520 as stock compensation expense relating to these stock option grants. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company paid $1,500 (2006: $7,800) in management fees of $1,500 to the directors.
Accounts Payable:payable – related party:As of September 1, 2008, the Company settled all amounts owed to a former director and majority shareholder, amounting to $24,811, outstanding for management fees (the balance was forgiven for no consideration). The amount outstanding was recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007 the Company owed $23,812 (2006: $23,812) for outstanding management fees to a director, which is included in accounts payable -to related parties.
Rent: TheUntil August 31, 2008, the Company’s principaladministrative office iswas located at 1628 West 1st 1stAvenue, Suite 216, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6J 1G1. These premises areThis premise is owned by a private corporation controlled by a Directorformer director and majority shareholder. The Company pays a monthly rent of C$700 effective from April 1, 2006. The Company paid rent of $6,663 and $7,812 (2006: $5,631) for the yearyears ended December 31, 2007.
On December 31, 2007, 40,000,000 common shares owned by Mr. Harmel S. Rayat, is alsoa director and major shareholder of the Company, originally subscribed for at $0.0033 each were returned to the Company for cancellation and for no consideration. Mr. Harmel S. Rayat was an officer and director of the Company until September 12, 2008 and shareholdera majority stockholder of each of International Energy, Inc., PhytoMedical Technologies, Inc., Octillion Corp., MicroChannel Technologies Corporation and HepaLife Technologies, Inc.
All related party transactions are recorded at the exchange amount established and agreed to between related parties and are in the normal course of business.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has incurred net operating losses since inception. The Company faces allno off-balance sheet arrangements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 for the risks commonConsolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-K/A.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
| INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007
Notes to companies in their early stages of development, including under capitalization and uncertainty of funding sources, high initial expenditure levels, uncertain revenue streams, and difficulties in managing growth. The Company’s recurring losses raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. The Company expects to incur losses from its business operations and will require additional funding during 2007. The satisfaction of our cash hereafter will depend in large part on the Company’s ability to successfully raise capital from external sources to pay for planned expenditures and to fund operations.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
| To the Board of Directors Entheos Technologies, Inc. Calgary, Alberta |
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Entheos Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries ("the Company") as of December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company has determined that it is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Entheos Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, and the results of theirits operations and theirits cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
| /S/ PETERSON SULLIVAN LLP |
| April 10, 2009 Seattle, Washington |
ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||||
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||
December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 | ||||
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(Expressed in U. S. Dollars) |
| 2008 |
| 2007 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,734,591 | $ | 46,306 |
Accounts receivable |
| 4,252 |
| - |
Prepaid expenses |
| 720 |
| - |
Total current assets |
| 2,739,563 |
| 46,306 |
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Oil and gas properties, using full cost method |
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Proven properties |
| 368,282 |
| - |
Unproven properties |
| 73,746 |
| - |
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization and impairment |
| (93,444) |
| - |
Oil and gas properties, net |
| 348,584 |
| - |
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Total assets | $ | 3,088,147 | $ | 46,306 |
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LIABILITIES |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 50,854 | $ | 1,300 |
Accounts payable - related parties (Note 5) |
| 12,077 |
| 23,812 |
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Total liabilities |
| 62,931 |
| 25,112 |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Stockholders' equity |
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Preferred stock:$0.0001 par value: Authorized: 10,000,000 shares |
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Issued and outstanding: nil |
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| - |
Common stock: $0.00001 par value; Authorized: 200,000,000 shares |
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Issued and outstanding: 63,075,122 shares (2007: 56,625,122) |
| 631 |
| 566 |
Additional paid-in capital |
| 7,107,622 |
| 3,838,516 |
Accumulated deficit |
| (4,083,037) |
| (3,817,888) |
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Total stockholders' equity |
| 3,025,216 |
| 21,194 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 3,088,147 | $ | 46,306 |
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(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements) | ||||
ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 | ||||
(Expressed in U. S. Dollars) | ||||
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Revenue |
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Oil and gas sales | $ | 13,770 | $ | - |
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Expenses |
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Oil and gas production and operating costs |
| 9,080 |
| - |
General and administrative expenses |
| 190,693 |
| 27,610 |
Impairment of oil and gas properties |
| 93,444 |
| - |
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Total operating expenses |
| 293,217 |
| 27,610 |
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Operating Loss |
| (279,447) |
| (27,610) |
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Other income |
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Interest income |
| 14,297 |
| 2,928 |
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| 14,297 |
| 2,928 |
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Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (265,149) | $ | (24,682) |
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Loss per common share -basic and diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 |
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Weighted average number of common shares |
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outstanding- basic and diluted |
| 59,374,302 |
| 96,515,533 |
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(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements) | ||||
ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | |||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
for the years ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 | |||||
(Expressed in U. S. Dollars) | |||||
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| Common Stock | Additional | Accumulated | Stockholder's | |
(Expressed in U. S. Dollars) | Shares | Amount | paid-in capital | earnings (deficit) | Equity |
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Balance, December 31, 2006 | 96,625,122 | $ 966 | $ 3,838,116 | $ (3,793,206) | $ 45,876 |
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Cancellation of common shares |
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at $0.0033 per share | (40,000,000) | (400) | 400 | - | - |
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Net loss, year ended December 31, 2007 | - | - | - | (24,682) | (24,682) |
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Balance, December 31, 2007 | 56,625,122 | 566 | 3,838,516 | (3,817,888) | 21,194 |
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Units issued for cash and legal services |
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at $0.50 per share in July 2008 | 6,450,000 | 65 | 3,224,935 | - | 3,225,000 |
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Stock based compensation expense | - | - | 19,360 | - | 19,360 |
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Settlement of related party payables | - | - | 24,811 | - | 24,811 |
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Net loss, year ended December 31, 2008 | - | - | - | (265,149) | (265,149) |
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Balance, December 31, 2008 | 63,075,122 | $ 631 | $ 7,107,622 | $ (4,083,037) | $ 3,025,216 |
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ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 | ||||
(Expressed in U. S. Dollars) | ||||
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| 2007 |
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Cash flows from (used in) operating activities |
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Net loss | $ | (265,149) | $ | (24,682) |
Impairment of oil and gas properties |
| 93,444 |
| - |
Stock-based compensation |
| 19,360 |
| - |
Stock issued for legal services |
| 25,000 |
| - |
Change in non-cash working capital item: |
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Decrease in accounts receivable - related party |
| - |
| 84,088 |
Increase in accounts receivable |
| (4,252) |
| - |
Increase in prepaid assets |
| (720) |
| - |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable & accrued liabilities |
| 62,630 |
| (13,278) |
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities |
| (69,687) |
| 46,128 |
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Cash flows (used in) investing activities |
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Acquisition of oil and gas properties |
| (442,028) |
| - |
Net cash used in investing activities |
| (442,028) |
| - |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net |
| 3,200,000 |
| - |
Net cash provided by financing activities |
| 3,200,000 |
| - |
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
| 2,688,285 |
| 46,128 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
| 46,306 |
| 178 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 2,734,591 | $ | 46,306 |
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Interest paid in cash | $ | - | $ | - |
Income tax paid in cash | $ | - | $ | - |
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Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activites: |
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Settlement of related party payables | $ | 24,811 | $ | - |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements) | ||||
ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
| 2007 | 2006 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 46,306 | $ | 178 | ||||
| Total current assets | 46,306 | 178 | ||||||
| Receivable - related party (Note 3) | - | 84,088 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 46,306 | $ | 84,266 | ||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Current | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 1,300 | $ | 14,578 | ||||
| Accounts payable - related parties (Note 3) | 23,812 | 23,812 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 25,112 | 38,390 | ||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock:$0.0001 par value: Authorized: 10,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding: nil | - | - | ||||||
| Common stock: $0.00001 par value; Authorized: 200,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding: 56,625,122 shares (2006: 96,625,122) | 566 | 966 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 3,838,516 | 3,838,116 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (3,817,888 | ) | (3,793,206 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 21,194 | 45,876 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 46,306 | $ | 84,266 | ||||
| 2007 | 2006 | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
| Expenses | ||||||||
| Management fees - related party (Note 3) | 1,500 | 7,800 | ||||||
| Interest, bank charges and foreign exchange loss | 375 | 1,062 | ||||||
| Professional fees - accounting and legal | 7,950 | 47,684 | ||||||
| Rent | 7,812 | 5,631 | ||||||
| Other Operating Expenses | 9,973 | 20,727 | ||||||
| 27,610 | 82,904 | |||||||
| Operating Loss | (27,610 | ) | (82,904 | ) | ||||
| Other income | ||||||||
| Gain on sale of marketable equity securities | - | 36,038 | ||||||
| Interest income | 2,928 | 1,862 | ||||||
| 2,928 | 37,900 | |||||||
| Net loss available to common shareholders | $ | (24,682 | ) | $ | (45,004 | ) | ||
Loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 96,515,533 | 96,625,122 | ||||||
| Accumulated other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Additional | Accumulated | Comprehensive | comprehensive | Stockholder's | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | paid-in capital | earnings (deficit) | income (loss) | income | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2005 | 96,625,122 | $ | 966 | $ | 3,838,116 | $ | (3,748,202 | ) | $ | 1,103,253 | $ | 1,441,500 | $ | 1,532,380 | ||||||||||||||
| Components of comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities | - | - | - | - | (1,405,462 | ) | (1,405,462 | ) | (1,405,462 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| - Net gain transferred | - | - | - | - | (36,038 | ) | (36,038 | ) | (36,038 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| - Loss, year ended December 31, 2006 | - | - | - | (45,004 | ) | (45,004 | ) | - | (45,004 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income | $ | (1,486,504 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2006 | 96,625,122 | $ | 966 | $ | 3,838,116 | $ | (3,793,206 | ) | $ | - | $ | 45,876 | ||||||||||||||||
| Cancellation of common shares | (40,000,000 | ) | (400 | ) | 400 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Components of comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - Loss, year ended December 31, 2007 | - | - | - | (24,682 | ) | (24,682 | ) | - | (24,682 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income | $ | (24,682 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2007 | 56,625,122 | $ | 566 | $ | 3,838,516 | $ | (3,817,888 | ) | $ | - | $ | 21,194 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | 2006 | |||||||
| Cash flows from (used in) operating activities | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (24,682 | ) | $ | (45,004 | ) | ||
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Gain on sale of equity equity securities | - | (36,038 | ) | |||||
| Change in non-cash working capital items: | ||||||||
| Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable - related parties | 84,088 | - | ||||||
| Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (13,278 | ) | (758 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 46,128 | (81,800 | ) | |||||
| Increase (decrease) in cash | 46,128 | (81,800 | ) | |||||
Cash, beginning of year | 178 | 81,978 | ||||||
Cash, end of year | $ | 46,306 | $ | 178 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Interest paid in cash | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
| Income tax paid in cash | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
(Expressed in USU.S. Dollars)
Note 1. Organization and Nature of Operations
Entheos Technologies, Inc. (the Company)(“the Company”) is a small independent diversified energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of crude oil and natural gas interests in the United States. The Company pursues oil and gas prospects in partnership with oil and gas companies with exploration, development and production expertise. The Company has a non-operating, minority working interest in five properties. The Company’s prospect areas consist of land in La Salle County, Lee County, Fayette County and Frio County, Texas. Currently four of the five wells in which we have a minority interest are producing. We currently do not operate any of the wells in which we have an interest.
Incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada, corporation withthe Company has an authorized capital of 200,000,000 shares of $0.00001 par value common stock, of which 63,075,122 shares are outstanding and 10,000,000 shares of $0.0001 par value preferred stock. The preferred stock, may be divided into series with preferences, limitations, and relative rights determined by the Board of Directors.
From 2002 until September 2008, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Email Solutions, Inc., servesthe Company served as an Application Service Provider (“ASP”) providing reliable, real time, high volume outsourced email and search engine optimization services. Due to the limited success of the ASP business, management decided that it was in the best interest to abandon the Application Service Provider business and focus on identifying undervalued oil and gas opportunities for acquisition, development and exploration. The Company is currently seekingassets and liabilities, the results of operations and cash flows related to augment its position in technology based services through the acquisition of and or joint venture with, other technology based ventures. ASP business were not classified as discontinued operations as the amounts were not significant.
The Company has not generated any revenue in 2007 and 2006.
Note 2. Accounting Policies
Principles of these conditions, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt and dependent upon achieving a profitable level of operations and on the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to fund ongoing operations. Management believes that its current plan will be able to meet its on-going costs and expenses for the next 12 months. Accounting
These financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments which would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Entheos Technologies, Inc. (a Nevada corporation) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries,subsidiary, Email Solutions, Inc. (a Nevada corporation) and Entheos Technologies, Corp (an Ontario, Canada corporation). There are no assets and liabilities in the wholly owned subsidiaries.
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted accounting principlesin the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management makes its best estimate of the ultimate outcome forManagement’s judgments and estimates in these itemsareas are based on historical trends and other information available when the financial statements are prepared. Changesfrom both internal and external sources, including engineers, geologists, consultants and historical experience in similar matters. The more significant reporting areas impacted by management’s judgments and estimates are recognized in accordance with the accounting rules for the estimate, which is typicallyaccruals related to oil and gas sales and expenses; estimates of future oil and gas reserves; estimates used in the period when new information becomes available to management. impairment of oil and gas properties; and the estimated future timing and cost of asset retirement obligations.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
flows attributable to the reserves that are utilized for impairment analysis could have a significant impact on the future results of operations.
Full Cost Method of Accounting for Oil and Gas Properties
The Company has elected to utilize the full cost method of accounting for its oil and gas activities. In accordance with the full cost method of accounting, all costs associated with acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas reserves, including directly related overhead costs and related asset retirement costs, are capitalized.
All capitalized costs of oil and gas properties, including the estimated future costs to develop proved reserves, are amortized on the unit-of-production method using estimates of proved reserves once proved reserves are determined to exist. The Company has not yet obtained reserve reports because of its recent acquisition of its oil and gas properties and because these properties recently began producing. Management is assessing geographic and production data to determine the need for reserves studies. At December 31, 2008, there were no capitalized costs subject to amortization.
Oil and gas properties without estimated proved reserves are not amortized until proved reserves associated with the properties can be determined or until impairment occurs. The cost of these properties is assessed quarterly, on a property-by-property basis, to determine whether the properties are recorded at the lower of cost or fair market value. In determining whether such costs should be impaired, the Company evaluates historical experience, current drilling results, lease expiration dates, current oil and gas industry conditions, international economic conditions, capital availability, and available geological and geophysical information. As a result of this analysis, the Company recorded an impairment of $93,444 for 2008. This impairment is similar to amortization and therefore is not added to the cost of properties being amortized.
Sales of oil and gas properties are accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs with no gain or loss recognized, unless such adjustments would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves of oil and gas, in which case the gain or loss is recognized in income. The Company did not sell any properties during 2008 or 2007.
Full Cost Ceiling Test
At the end of each quarterly reporting period, the unamortized costs of oil and gas properties are subject to a “ceiling test” which basically limits capitalized costs to the sum of the estimated future net revenues from proved reserves, discounted at 10% per annum to present value, based on current economic and operating conditions, adjusted for related income tax effects.
Oil and Gas Revenues
The Company recognizes oil and gas revenues when oil and gas production is sold to a purchaser at a fixed or determinable price, when delivery has occurred and title has transferred, and if collectability of the revenue is probable. Delivery occurs and title is transferred when production has been delivered to a purchaser’s pipeline or truck. As a result of the numerous requirements necessary to gather information from purchasers or various measurement locations, calculate volumes produced, perform field and wellhead allocations and distribute and disburse funds to various working interest partners and royalty owners, the collection of revenues from oil and gas production may take up to 45 days following the month of production. Therefore, the Company may make accruals for revenues and accounts receivable based on estimates of its share of production. Since the settlement process may take 30 to 60 days followin g the month of actual production, its financial results may include estimates of production and revenues for the related time period. The Company will record any differences between the actual amounts ultimately received and the original estimates in the period they become finalized. As of December 31, 2008, all revenue and expense information had been received from the operators so there was no estimated revenue or expense.
Asset Retirement Obligation
The Company has adopted the provisions of SFAS 143,“Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” SFAS 143 amended SFAS 19,
“Financial Accounting and Reporting by Oil and Gas Producing Companies,”and, among other matters, addresses financial accounting and reporting for legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. SFAS No. 143 requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred, with the associated asset retirement cost capitalized as part of the related asset and allocated to expense over the asset’s useful life.
In March 2005, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 47 (“FIN No. 47”),Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations. FIN No. 47 clarifies that a conditional asset retirement obligation, as used in SFAS 143, refers to a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing or method of the settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. Accordingly, an entity is required to recognize a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement
obligation if the fair value can be reasonably estimated.
The Company does not have material asset retirement obligations as of December 31, 2008 or 2007.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company did not have any cash equivalents for the year endedat December 31, 20072008 and 2006.2007. The Company occasionally has cash deposits in excess of insured limits.
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with the guidance established in SFAS 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. For assets that are to be held and used, an impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than their carrying value. If impairment exists, an adjustment is made to write the asset down to its fair value, and a loss is recorded as the difference between the carrying value and fair value. Fair values are determined based on discounted cash flows or internal and external appraisals, as applicable. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value. No impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.
The Company adopted SFAS 109,“Accounting for Income Taxes.”Under SFAS 109, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future, based on 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 deferred income tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes”, effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2007. FIN 48 clarifies the recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance on disclosure and other matters. The adoption of FIN 48 had no impact on the Company’s financial position.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under SFAS No. 123(R) “Share-Based“Share-Based Payment”, which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model.
Loss Per Share
Basic earnings or loss per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings or loss per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive common stock equivalents. Basic earnings/loss per share is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stockholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (denominator) for the period. All earnings or loss per share amounts in the financial statements are basic earnings or loss per share, as defined by SFAS 128,“Earnings Per Share.”Convertible securities that could potentially dilute basic earnings or loss per share in the future, such as options and warrants, are not included in the computationcomput ation of diluted earnings or loss per share because to do so would be antidilutive.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The Company has adopted SFAS 130,“Reporting Comprehensive Income,” which establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances. TheFor 2008 and 2007 the Company is disclosing this information on its Statementdid not have any items of Stockholders' Equity. The Company’s comprehensive income, (loss) consists ofother than net earnings (loss) and for 2006, available-for-sale securities activity.loss.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company maintains both U.S. Dollar and Canadian Dollar bank accounts at a financial institution in Canada. Foreign currency transactions are translated into their functional currency, which is U.S. Dollar, in the following manner:
Transaction gains and losses(losses) that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local functional currency are included in the resultsstatements of operations.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The determination of fair value of financial instruments is made at a specific point in time, based on relevant information about financial markets and specific financial instruments. As these estimates are subjective in nature, involving uncertainties and matters of
significant judgement,judgment, they cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions can significantly affect estimated fair values.
Related Party Transactions
A related party is generally defined as (i) any person that holds 10% or more of the Company’s securities and their immediate families, (ii) the Company’s management, (iii) someone that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Company, or (iv) anyone who can significantly influence the financial and operating decisions of the Company. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties. (See Note 3)5).
Recent and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In DecemberSeptember 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair-value measurements required under other accounting pronouncements. It does not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value. SFAS 157 was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-1 (FSP FAS 157-1), which excludes SFAS 13, “Accounting for Leases” and certain other accounting pronouncements that address fair value measurements under SFAS 13, from the scope of SFAS 157. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-2 (FSP 157-2), which provides a one-year delayed application of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). Therefore, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 157 with respect to financial assets and liabilities only. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 157 as amended by FSP FAS 157-1 and FSP FAS 157-2 on January 1, 2009, the beginning of its fiscal year as related to nonfinancial assets and liabilities. The Company does not expect the application of the amended aspects of SFAS No. 157 to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In October 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset in a Market That Is Not Active” (FSP 157-3), which clarifies the application of SFAS 157 when the market for a financial asset is inactive. Specifically, FSP 157-3 clarifies how (1) management’s internal assumptions should be considered in measuring fair value when observable data are not present, (2) observable market information from an inactive market should be taken into account, and (3) the use of broker quotes or pricing services should be considered in assessing the relevance of observable and unobservable data to measure fair value. The guidance in FSP 157-3 is effective immediately and did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities-Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 141(R), "Business Combinations" ("115,”which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The Company has not elected the fair value option under SFAS 141(R)"), which replaces SFAS No. 141. SFAS No. 141(R) establishes principles159 for any instrument, but may elect to do so in future periods.
In July 2007, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issued EITF 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services to be Used in Future Research and requirementsDevelopment Activities” (EITF 07-3). EITF 07-3 clarifies the accounting for hownonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for research and development activities. EITF 07-3 states that such payments should be capitalized and recognized as an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statementsexpense as the identifiable assets acquired,goods are delivered or the liabilities assumed, any non-controlling interest inrelated services are performed. If an entity does not expect the acquiree andgoods to be delivered or the goodwill acquired. The Statement also establishes disclosure requirements which will enable usersservices rendered, the capitalized advance payment should be charged to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141(R)expense. EITF 07-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.2007. The Company 6;s adoption of SFAS 141(R) willEITF 07-3 did not have an impact on accounting for business combinations once adopted, but the effect is dependent upon acquisitions at that time.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, "Non-controlling“Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, - an amendmentAmendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51" ("No 51” (SFAS 160). SFAS 160"), which160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent, changes in a parent’s ownership of a noncontrolling interest, calculation and disclosure of the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the non-controllingnoncontrolling interest, changes in a parent'sparent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest and fair value measurement of any retained noncontrolling equity investment. SFAS 160 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning aft er December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company must adopt SFAS 160 on January 1, 2009, the valuationbeginning of retained non-controlling equity investments whenits fiscal year. The Company does not expect the application of SFAS No. 160 to have a subsidiary is deconsolidated. The Statement alsomaterial effect on the consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141R, “Business Combinations” (SFAS 141R), which establishes principles and requirements for the reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identifyentity in a business combination, including recognition and distinguish betweenmeasurement in the interestsfinancial statements of the parentidentifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the interestsacquiree. SFAS 141R applies prospectively to
business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the non-controlling owners.first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company must adopt SFAS 160141R on January 1, 2009, the beginning of its fiscal year. The Company does not expect the application of SFAS 141R to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 110, “Share-Based Payment” (SAB 110) which amends SAB 107, “Share-Based Payment,” to permit public companies, under certain circumstances, to use the simplified method in SAB 107 for employee option grants after December 31, 2007. Use of the simplified method after December 2007 is permitted only for companies whose historical data about their employees’ exercise behavior does not provide a reasonable basis for estimating the expected term of the options. The Company currently uses the simplified method to e stimate the expected term for employee option grants as adequate historical experience is not available to provide a reasonable estimate. SAB 110 is effective for employee options granted after December 31, 2007. The Company adopted SAB 110 effective January 1, 2008 and continues applying the simplified method until enough historical experience is readily available to provide a reasonable estimate of the expected term for employee option grants.
In June 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position EITF 03-06-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (FSP EITF 03-06-1). FSP EITF 03-06-1 provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method in SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share” and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoptionCompany does not believe the implementation of SFAS 160FSP EITF 03-06-1 will not have anany impact on the Company.Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Note 3. Loss Per Share
Basic earnings or loss per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period of the financial statements. Diluted earnings or loss per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive common stock equivalents. All share and per share information are adjusted retroactively to reflect stock splits and changes in par value, when applicable. All loss per share amounts in the financial statements are basic loss per share because the inclusion of stock options and warrants outstanding would be antidilutive.
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Note 4. Oil and Gas Properties
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, the Company acquired non-operating, working interests in five wells as follows:
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Cooke #6 | 9/1/2008 | 21.75% | 16.3125% | Dec-07 | Escondido |
Onnie Ray #1 | 9/12/2008 | 20.00% | 15.00% | Oct-08 | Austin Chalk |
Stahl #1 | 9/12/2008 | 20.00% | 15.00% | Oct-08 | Austin Chalk |
Pearce #1 | 10/31/2008 | 20.00% | 15.00% | Dec-08 | Austin Chalk |
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Haile #1 | 9/12/2008 | 20.00% | 15.00% | - | Austin Chalk |
Costs incurred in oil and gas property acquisition, exploration and development activities, including capital expenditures are summarized as follows at December 31, 2008 and 2007:
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| $ 234,599 | $ - |
Exploration costs |
| 82,875 | - |
Development costs |
| 124,554 | - |
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| $ 442,028 | $ - |
The Company amortizes all capitalized costs of oil and gas properties on the unit-of-production method using proved reserves. The Company has not yet obtained reserve studies with estimated proved reserve quantities because of its recent acquisition of these properties and also because these properties recently began producing. Management is assessing geographic and production data to determine the need for reserves studies. Therefore at December 31, 2008, there were no capitalized costs subject to amortization.
Unproven properties costs as of December 31, 2008 are associated with an exploratory oil well which had not been completed and is not producing. These exploratory well costs have also been excluded from amortization. Management expects that the recompletion efforts will be finished during 2009 at which time the capitalized costs will be added to the amortization base.
Properties which are not being amortized are assessed quarterly, on a property-by-property basis, to determine whether they are recorded at the lower of cost or fair market value. As a result of this analysis, the Company recorded an impairment of $93,444 for 2008. This impairment is similar to amortization and therefore is not added to the cost of properties being amortized.
Note 5. Related Party Transactions
Executive Management:For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred $10,000 in fees paid to the Derek Cooper the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In addition, during September 2008, the Company granted stock options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Cooper. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded $4,840 as stock compensation expense related to this stock grant.
Director Fees: For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred $25,000 in board fees for non-employee directors of the Company. During 2008, the Company granted a total of 150,000 options to purchase common stock to non-employee board members. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded $14,520 as stock compensation expense relating to these stock grants. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company paid $1,500 (2006: $7,800) in management fees of $1,500 to the directors.
Accounts Payable:payable – related party:As of September 1, 2008, the Company settled all amounts owed to a former director and majority shareholder, amounting to $24,811, outstanding for management fees (the balance was forgiven for no consideration). The amount outstanding was recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007 the Company owed $23,812 (2006: $23,812) for outstanding management fees to a director, which is included in accounts payable -to related parties.
Rent: TheUntil August 31, 2008, the Company’s principaladministrative office iswas located at 1628 West 1st 1stAvenue, Suite 216, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6J 1G1. These premises areThis premise is owned by a private corporation controlled by a Directorformer director and majority shareholder. The Company pays a monthly rent of C$700 effective from April 1, 2006. The Company paid rent of $6,663 and $7,812 (2006: $5,631) for the yearyears ended December 31, 2007.
On December 31, 2007, 40,000,000 common shares owned by Mr. Harmel S. Rayat, a director and major shareholder of the Company, originally subscribed for at $0.0033 each were returned to the Company for cancellation and for no consideration.
All related party transactions are recorded at the exchange amount established and agreed to between related parties and are in fiscal years 2007 and 2006.
Note 6. Stockholders’ Equity
On December 31, 2007, 40,000,000 common shares owned by Mr. Harmel S. Rayat, a director and major shareholder of the Company,
originally subscribed for at $0.0033 each were returned to the Company cancelled 7,230,000 optionsfor cancellation and for no consideration.
On July 28, 2008, the Company completed a self-directed private placement of 6,450,000 units at $0.01a price of $0.50 per unit or $3,225,000 in the aggregate. Each unit consists of one share of the Company’s common stock, one Series A stock purchase warrant (Series A warrant) to purchase a share of common stock at $0.60 per share for a period of 18 months from the date of issuance and one Series B stock purchase warrant (Series B warrant) to purchase a share of common stock at $0.75 per share for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. The relative fair value of the common stock was estimated to be $1,571,638 and the relative fair value of the warrants was estimated to be $1,653,362 as determined based on the relative fair value allocation of the proceeds received. The warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. In connection with the private placement, the Company issued an aggregate of 50,000 units in payment of legal fees in the amount of $25,000. These units were otherwise issued on the same terms and conditions as the units sold in the private placement.
Warrants
The Company account for warrants granted to unrelated parties in accordance with EITF 00-19 “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to and Potentially Settled in a Company’s Own Stock.”In accordance with the EITF, the fair value of such warrants is classified as a component of permanent equity within additional paid-in capital and is calculated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes Option pricing model.
Each of the Company’s warrants outstanding entitles the holder to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock for each warrant share held. No warrants were exercised during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. A summary of the Company’s warrants outstanding is as follows:
| Series A | Series B | |
| Warrants | Warrants | |
| Warrants outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2008 | 6,450,000 | 6,450,000 |
| Exercise price | $0.60 | $0.75 |
| Fair value on date of grant | $2,495,800 | $2,593,247 |
| Black-Scholes option pricing model assumptions: | ||
| Risk-free interest rate | 2.435% | 2.590% |
| Expected term | 1.5 years | 2 years |
| Expected volatility | 96.15% | 100.76% |
| Dividend per share | $0 | $0 |
| Expiration date | January 28, 2010 | July 28, 2010 |
A total of 12,900,000 shares of the Company’s common stock have been reserved for issuance upon exercise of warrants shares outstanding as of December 31, 2008.
Note 7. Stock Options
The Company has an active stock option plan that provides shares available for option grants to employees, directors and others. A total of 120,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock have been reserved for award under the stock option plan, of which 119,800,000 were returnedavailable for future issuance as of December 31, 2008. Options granted under the Company’s option plan generally vest over five years or as otherwise determined by the holders. As all options were fully vested, no additional expense was recorded and no consideration was paidBoard of Directors, have exercise prices equal to the holders.
Summary of employee stock option information for years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 is as follows:
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The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value for all “in-the-money” options (i.e. the difference between the Company���s closing stock price on the last trading day of the year ended December 31, 2008 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 2008. This amount is based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock. Total intrinsic value of options exercised was $nil at December 31, 2008 (2007: $nil).
A summary of the Company’s unvested stock options and changes during the years ended December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007 is as follows:
| Number of options | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value |
Unvested, December 31, 2006 | 7,230,000 | $ 0.51 |
Granted | - | - |
Cancelled | (7,230,000) | 0.51 |
Unvested, December 31, 2007 | - | - |
Granted | 200,000 | 0.73 |
Vested | - | - |
Unvested, December 31, 2008 | 200,000 | 0.73 |
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| Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2005 | 8,340,000 | $ | 0.01 | |||||
| Options cancelled | (1,110,000 | ) | 0.01 | |||||
| Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2006 | 7,230,000 | 0.01 | ||||||
| Options cancelled | (7,230,000 | ) | 0.01 | |||||
| Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2007 | - | |||||||
All stock options outstanding at December 31, 2008, were granted on the same date, have the same exercise price, term and grant date fair value.
During the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company granted 200,000 and nil stock options awards. For purposes of determining the stock-based compensation expense for stock option awards granted, theBlack-Scholes Option Pricing Model was used with the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 195.38%, risk-free interest rate of 2.97%, and expected term of 5 years.
The weighted average fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2008 was $0.73 per share.
For the year ended December 31, 2008, stock option compensation expense of $19,360 was recognized as general and administrative expenses. There was no stock based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2007. The Company had $125,987 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options as of December, 31 2008, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 4.7 years.
The Company does not repurchase shares to fulfill the requirements of options that are exercised. Further, the Company issue new shares when options are exercised.
8. Income Taxes
There is no current or deferred tax expense for any of the periods indicated,2008 and 2007, due to the Company’s loss position. The benefits of temporary differences have not been previously recorded. The deferred tax consequences of temporary differences in reporting items for financial statement and income
tax purposes are recognized, as appropriate. Realization of the future tax benefits related to the deferred tax assets is dependent on many factors, including the Company’s ability to generate taxable income within the net operating loss carryforward period. Management has considered these factors in reaching its conclusion as to the valuation allowance for financial reporting purposes and has recorded a 100%full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The income tax effect, utilizing a 34% income tax rate, of temporary differences comprising the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities is a result of the following at December 31:
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| Net operating loss carryforwards | $1,275,000 |
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| Stock based compensation | 7,000 |
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| Valuation allowance | (1,271,000) |
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Deferred tax liability | 11,000 |
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| Oil and gas properties | (11,000) |
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| Net operating loss carryforwards | $ | 1,226,000 | $ | 1,218,000 | ||||
| Valuation allowance | (1,226,000 | ) | (1,218,000 | ) | ||||
| Net deferred tax assets | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
The 2007 increase2008 increase in the valuation allowance was $8,000 (2006: $18,000)$45,000 (2007: $8,000).
The Company has available net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $3,609,000$3,771,000 for tax purposes to offset future taxable income which expires commencing 2011 through to the year 2027.2028. Pursuant to the Tax Reform Act of 1986, annual utilization of the Company’s net operating loss carryforwards may be limited if a cumulative change in ownership of more than 50% is deemed to occur within any three-year period. The tax years 2005 through 2007 remain open to examination by federal agencies and other jurisdictions in which it operates.
A reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate (34%) and the effective rate of income tax expense for the years ended December 31 follows:
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Note 9. Subsequent Events
Effective January 9th2009, Frank Fabio resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company. This resignation was not the result of a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
Also effective January 9th2009, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Derek Cooper, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, to also serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Secretary .
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| Valuation allowance | 34 | % | 34 | % | ||||
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ITEM 8:9: CHANGE IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
We have had no disagreements with our certifiedindependent registered public accountants with respect to accounting practices, procedures or financial disclosure.
| ITEM 9A(T): CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures |
Under the supervision and with the participation of ourthe Company’s management, including ourits Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’sits disclosure controls and procedures, (asas defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)), as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on thatthis evaluation, our management, including ourthe Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded as of December 31, 2008 that ourthe Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurancesuch that the information we are required to disclosebe disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Company’s United States Securities and Exchange ActCommission (the “SEC”) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.
Evaluation of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human errorReport on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Because of its inherent limitations,maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting mayof the Company. Management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008 based on the criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO). Based on this evaluation, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2008, our internal control over financial reporting is effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
This annual report does not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projectionsinclude an attestation report of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods arethe Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the riskCompany’s independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that controls may become inadequate because of changespermit the Company to provide only management’s report in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving their control objectives.
There have been no significant changes in internal controls, or in factors that could significantlymaterially affect internal controls, subsequent to the date that management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, completed their evaluation.
| ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION. None. |
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth belowthe names of all of our current directors and executive officers. We have a Board of Directors comprised of three members. Executive officers serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors and are appointed by the Board of Directors. Each director holds office until a successor is certain information regardingduly elected or appointed. Officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the board.
| Name | Age | Position | Director / Officer Since |
| Derek J. Cooper | 31 | President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief | September 2008 |
| Financial Officer, and Director | |||
| Jeet Sidhu | 36 | Director | September 2008 |
| Christian Hudson | 43 | Director | September 2008 |
| Harmel S. Rayat | 47 | President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief | March 18, 2006 |
| Financial Officer, and Director | |||
| Timothy N. Luu | 44 | Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Technology | February 7, 2005 |
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| Frank Fabio | 57 | Chief Financial Officer | September 12, 2008 |
There are no family relationships between any of our directors, executive officers and other key personnel.
Recent Management Changes
We have recently experienced a change in our management and Board of Directors.
Effective on September 12, 2008, each of Messrs. Harmel S. Rayat and Timothy N. Luu resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors and as an officer of the Company in order to pursue other interests and not as a result of any disagreement between himself and the Company.
Effective September 12, 2008, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Derek J. Cooper to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. After the resignation of the Chief Financial Officer on January 9, 2009, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Derek J. Cooper Chief Financial Officer.
Effective September 12, 2008, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Jeet Sidhu to serve as a director of the Company, and to serve as such until the next annual meeting of the Company’s shareholders and until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified.
Effective September 12, 2008, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Christian Hudson to serve as a director of the Company, and to serve as such until the next annual meeting of the Company’s shareholders and until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified.
Effective September 12, 2008, Mr. Frank Fabio was appointed our Chief Financial Officer; Mr. Fabio resigned on January 9, 2009.
The directors are elected to one-year terms. Each director holds office until the expiration of the director’s term, until the director’s successor has been duly elected and qualified or until the earlier of such director’s resignation, removal or death. Our board of directors does not have an audit or any other committee. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
The following is a brief description of the business experience of each of the directors and officers during the past five years, and an indication of directorships held by each director in other companies subject to the reporting requirements under the Federal securities law. As of the Company:
Derek J. Cooper
Mr. Luu brings nearly two decades of professional experience in technology development and management. Mr. LuuCooper earned his Bachelor of Science degree in ElectricalPhysics in 2001 and his Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering in 2005, both at the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg) in 1987.British Columbia. From January 2003 through September 2003, Mr. Derek J. Cooper joined Syncrude Canada Ltd., the world’s largest producer of crude oil from oil sands. While completing his Applied Sciences degree, from June 19962004
thru September 2004, Mr. Cooper undertook and completed a near-term engineering-exploration contract with Stealth Minerals Ltd. From 2005 to December 1998,March 2008, Mr. Timothy LuuCooper worked at Elk Valley Coal, the world’s second largest producer of metallurgical coal, as a Planning Engineer. In April 2008, Mr. Cooper joined Reid Crowther, a global infrastructure engineering and project management firm established in 1906,TransAlta Utilities, as an Information Systems engineer. While continuing to provide technical consulting services to Reid Crowther,Intermediate Engineer in June 1998,the Fuel Supply Group where he performs life-of-mine planning, costing, and capital equipment selection as well as scoping/feasibility projects. Mr. Luu launched Applied Technology Professionals Ltd. (ATP), and assumed the role of President and Managing Director of the firm. Today, ATP boasts special expertise in ecommerce and web based application development. Mr. LuuCooper joined the Company as Director on September 12, 2008. Mr. Cooper also serves as a director and Chiefofficer of International Energy, Inc.
Jeet Sidhu
Mr. Sidhu graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology Officer on February 7, 2005.
Christian Hudson
Mr. Rayat hasHudson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1987 and also earned a Masters in Business Administration from Columbia University in 1991. From 2002 to 2008, Mr. Hudson served as Chief Information Officer at Swiss American Securities Inc., member of the Credit Suisse Group. Mr. Hudson is currently pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities within Financial Services and continuesReal Estate markets.
Compensation of Directors
Our Board of Directors determines the non-employee directors’ compensation for serving on the Board and its committees. In establishing director compensation, the Board is guided by the following goals:
| · | Compensation should consist of a combination of cash and equity awards that are designed to fairly pay the directors for workrequired on behalf of a company of the size and scope of Entheos Technologies, Inc.; |
| · | Compensation should align the directors’ interests with the long-term interests of stockholders; and |
| · | Compensation should assist with attracting and retaining qualified directors. |
The Company does not pay director compensation to serve,directors who are also employees. Non-employee directors receive between $2,000 and $2,500 per month for their services as directors; each is entitled to be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred on our behalf. During the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, $25,000, $1,500 and $31,800 respectively was paid to directors for services rendered. Stock-based compensation expense relating to director stock option awards totaled $14,519, $0 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively.
Each non employee director receives an initial stock option entitling him to purchase up to 50,000 shares of stock at a price per share equal to the closing price of our common stock, as reported on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board on the date of the option grant; the options vest at the rate of 20% per annum in arrears.
We have no other arrangements pursuant to which any our directors were compensated during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 for services as a director, director.
In accordance with applicable SEC rules and regulations, the following table reports all compensation the Company paid to non-employee directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008:
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(1)The amounts in this column represent the monthly cash meeting fee earned by or paid to the Company's non-employee directors for service during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. Non-employee directors, excluding Tim Luu, receive between $2,500 and $1,500 monthly cash compensation. Tim Luu received $1,500 semi-annually.
(2)This column reflects the dollar amount recognized for financial statement reporting purposes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 in accordance with FAS 123R for stock option awards. For information regarding significant factors, assumptions and
methodologies used in determining the fair value of the Company's stock options, see Note 7. Stock Options.
(3) On September 12, 2008 the Company granted a stock option to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock to each to Mr. Sidhu, Mr. Hudson and Mr. Fabio at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. Of each 50,000 grant, the first 10,000 stock options vest on September 12, 2009 and then 10,000 stock options will vest every year thereafter. The fair value of each 50,000 stock option grant was $29,069, estimated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following weighted average assumptions: dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 195.38%, risk-free interest rates of 2.970%, and expected lives of 5 years.
Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance
We do not currently maintain directors and officers liability insurance coverage. We are currently reviewing insurance policies and anticipate obtaining coverage for our board of directors and officers.
Legal Proceedings
During the past five years, except as set forth below, none of our directors, executive officers, promoters or control persons has been:
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Director Independence
We are not listed on a US securities exchange and, privately held corporations,therefore, not subject to the corporate governance requirements of any such exchange, including Hepalife Technologies, Inc., PhytoMedical Technologies, Inc., Octillion Corp.those related to the independence of directors. However, at this time, after considering all of the relevant facts and International Energy, Inc. Mr. Rayatcircumstances our, Board of Directors has serveddetermined that each of Messrs. Sidhu and Hudson are independent from the Company’s management and qualify as a Director“independent directors” under the standards of independence under the applicable National Association of Securities Dealers (“ NASD ”) listing standards. This means that, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, none of those directors (1) is an officer or employee of the Company since March 18, 1996.
Board of Directors Meetings and hence could not be resold to the public within a year of their receipt absent registration; and, accordingly, the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission further alleged, since Equity Alert effected the resale within a year of its acquisitionCommittees of the securities, without registration, such resale violated Sections 5(a) and 5(c)Board of Directors
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, the Board held a total of four meetings. All members of the Securities Act.
Audit Committee
The Board does not currently have a standing Audit Committee. The full Board performs the principal functions of the Audit Committee. The full Board monitors the Company's financial reporting process and internal control system and reviews and appraises the audit efforts of the Company's independent accountants.
Compensation Committee
The Board does not currently have a standing Compensation Committee. The full Board establishes overall compensation policies for the Company and reviews recommendations submitted by the Company’s management.
The Board does not currently have a standing Nominating Committee.
Code of Ethics
Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Ethics that establishes the standards of ethical conduct applicable to ceaseall directors, officers and desist,employees of our company. The code addresses, among other things, from committing or causing any violationsconflicts of interest, compliance with disclosure controls and any future violationsprocedures and internal control over financial reporting, corporate opportunities and confidentiality requirements. We have also adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines applicable to our Board of Section 5(a) and 5(c)Directors. The code of the Securities Act of 1933. EquityAlert.com, Inc. and Innotech Corporation agreedethics is attached as an exhibit to pay disgorgement and prejudgment interest of $31,555.14.
Compliance Withwith Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), requires the Company's directors,executive officers and personsdirectors of the Company in addition to any person who ownowns more than 10 percent of a registered class10% of the Company's equity securities,common stock of the Company are required to file reportsreport their ownership of ownershipthe common stock of the Company and changes into such ownership with the SecuritiesSEC. Based on a review of such reports and Exchange Commission ("information provided to the Commission"). Directors,Company, the Company believes that during the most recent fiscal year the executive officers and greater than 10 percent beneficial owners are required by applicable regulations to furnishdirectors of the Company have complied with copies of all forms they file with the Commission pursuant toapplicable filing requirements under Section 16(a)., Based solely upon a review of the copies of the forms furnished to the Company, the Company believes that during fiscal 2007,2008, the Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its directors and executive officers were satisfied.
Communications with the Board of Directors
Stockholders who wish to communicate with the Board of Directors may do so by addressing their correspondence to the Board of Directors at Entheos Technologies, Inc. 888-3rdStreet SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 5C5. The Board of Directors has approved a process pursuant to which the President review and forward correspondence to the appropriate director or group of directors for response.
ITEM 10:11: EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table shows, for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007,2008, the cash compensation paid by the Company, as well as certain other compensation paid for such year, to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Company's other most highly compensated executive officers. Except as set forth on the following table, noNo executive officer of the Company had a total annual salary and bonus for 2007the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 that exceeded $100,000.
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Harmel S. Rayat (1) | 2008 |
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President, CEO, | 2007 |
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Chief Financial Officer | 2006 |
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Tim Luu (1) | 2008 |
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Secretary, Treasurer | 2007 |
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Chief Technology Officer | 2006 |
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(1) Each of Messrs. Rayat and Luu resigned all of their respective positions with the Company on September 12, 2008.
Summary Compensation Table(2) Other compensation represents fees paid Derek Cooper as a Director of the Company.
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| Harmel S. Rayat | 2007 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| President, CEO, | 2006 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 4,500 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer and Director | 2005 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 3,600 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Tim Luu | 2007 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 3,000 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Secretary, Treasurer | 2006 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 3,300 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Chief Technology Officer and Director | 2005 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 3,150 | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
Stock Option Grants in Last Fiscal Year
Shown below is further information regarding stock options awarded during 2008 to the named officers:
| Number of | % of Total | ||||
| Securities | Options Granted | ||||
| Underlying | to Employees | Exercise | Expiration | ||
| Name | Options | in 2008 | Price ($/sh) | Date | |
| Derek J. Cooper | 50,000 | 25% | $ | 1.00 | 9/12/2018 |
| Harmel Rayat(1) | 0 | 0 | n/a | n/a | |
| Tim Luu (1) | 0 | 0 | n/a | n/a | |
(1) Resigned as an officer and director on September 12, 2008.
Aggregated Option Exercises During Last Fiscal Year and Year End Option Values
The following table shows certain information about unexercised options at year-end with respect to the named officers:
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| Unexercised | Market Value of Unexercised | |||||
| Options on December 31, 2008 | Options on December 31, 2008 | Option Expiration | ||||
| Name | Exercisable | Unexercisable | Exercisable | Unexercisable | Date | |
| Derek J. Cooper | 0 | 50,000 | 0 | $ | 25,500 | 9/12/2018 |
| Harmel Rayat (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Tim Luu (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
(1) Resigned as an Officer and Director on September 12, 2008.
Employment Contracts and Change in Control
On September 12, 2008, the transaction completedCompany and described under “Certain RelationshipsDerek J. Cooper entered into an agreement whereby Mr. Cooper will function as the Company’s President and Related Transactions,” known by management at this time which would resultChief Executive Officer. Compensation for such position was agreed upon in the amount of $2,500 month. In addition, Mr. Cooper was granted 50,000 options vesting evenly over a change in controlfive year period on the issuance anniversary date. On January 9, 2009, Derek J. Cooper was named the Chief Financial Officer after the resignation of the Company. If such transactions are consummated,Frank Fabio.
The Company does not have any change-of-control or severance agreements with any of which there canits executive officers or directors. In the event of the termination of employment of the Named Executive Officers any and all unexercised stock options shall expire and no longer be no assurance,exercisable after a specified time following the Company may issue a significant numberdate of shares of capital stock which could result in a change in control and/or a change in the Company’s current management.
ITEM 11:12: SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
STOCK HOLDER MATTERS.
The following table sets forth as of March 25, 2008,information with respect to the beneficial ownership of the Company's Common Stock by each director and executive officerour common stock as of the Company and December 31, 2008:
The percentages of common stock beneficially owned are reported on the basis of regulations of the Company's Common Stock outstanding asSecurities and Exchange Commission governing the determination of such date andbeneficial ownership of securities. Under the executive officers and directorsrules of the CompanySecurities and Exchange Commission, a person is deemed to be a beneficial owner of a security if that person has or shares voting power, which includes the
power to vote or to direct the voting of the security, or investment power, which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of the security. Except as indicated in the footnotes to this table, each beneficial owner named in the table below has sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all shares beneficially owned and each person's address is c/o our principal office address(unless otherwise indicated) at 888 3rdStreet, Suite 1000, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5C5.
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1420525 Alberta Ltd. (5)(6) |
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1628 West 1st Avenue, Suite 216 |
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(1) 200,000 stock options (50,000 to each of Messrs. Cooper, Hudson, Fabio and Sidhu) were granted on September 12, 2008; the exercise price per share is $1.00; the options vest at the rate of 10,000 per annum in arrears commencing September 12, 2009.
(2) Each of Messrs. Cooper, Hudson and Sidhu were appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors on September 12, 2008.
(3) Mr. Cooper was appointed the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President on September 12, 2008.
(4) Mr. Fabio was appointed the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Secretary on September 12, 2008 and resigned on January 9, 2009. Under the terms of his Option Agreement the unvested options terminated immediately. None of Mr. Fabio’s options had vested.
(5) 1420525 Alberta Ltd. Is a group.
| Person or Group | Number of Shares of Common Stock | Percent | ||
Harmel S. Rayat (1) 216-1628 West First Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1G1 Canada | 42,946,988 | 76% | ||
Timothy Luu 216-1628 West First Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1G1 Canada | 0 | 0.0% | ||
| Directors and Executive Officers as a group (2 persons) | 42,946,988 | 76% |
(6) Does not include 6,000,000 shares held by Tajinder Chohan, Mr. Harmel S. Rayat's wife. Additionally, other membersin trust for the benefit of Mr. Rayat's family hold shares.Rayat’s children over which Mr. Rayat has neither voting nor disposition authority; Mr. Rayat disclaims beneficialany beneficially ownership of the shares beneficially owned by his wifeinterest in and other family members.
ITEM 12:13: CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS,
Executive Management:For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred $10,000 in fees paid to the Derek Cooper the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In addition, during September 2008, the Company granted stock options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Cooper. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded $4,840 as stock compensation expense related to this stock grant.
Director Fees: For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred $25,000 in board fees for non-employee directors of the
Company. During 2008, the Company granted a total of 150,000 options to purchase common stock to non-employee board members. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded $14,520 as stock compensation expense relating to these stock grants. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company paid $1,500 (2006: $7,800) in management fees of $1,500 to the directors.
Accounts Payable:payable – related party: As of September 1, 2008, the Company settled all amounts owed a to former director and majority shareholder, amounting to $24,811, outstanding for management fees (the balance was forgiven for no consideration). The amount outstanding was recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007 the Company owed $23,812 (2006: $23,812) for outstanding management fees to a director, which is included in accounts payable -to related parties.
Rent: TheUntil August 31, 2008, the Company’s principaladministrative office iswas located at 1628 West 1st 1stAvenue, Suite 216, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6J 1G1. These premises areThis premise is owned by a private corporation controlled by a Directorformer director and majority shareholder. The Company pays a monthly rent of C$700 effective from April 1, 2006. The Company paid rent of $6,663 and $7,812 (2006: $5,631) for the yearyears ended December 31, 2007.
On December 31, 2007, 40,000,000 common shares owned by Mr. Harmel S. Rayat, is alsoa director and major shareholder of the Company, originally subscribed for at $0.0033 each were returned to the Company for cancellation and for no consideration. Mr. Harmel S. Rayat was an officer and director of the Company until September 12, 2008 and shareholdera majority stockholder of each of International Energy, Inc., PhytoMedical Technologies, Inc., Octillion Corp., MicroChannel Technologies Corporation and HepaLife Technologies, Inc.
All related party transactions are recorded at the exchange amount established and agreed to between related parties and are in the normal course of business.
ITEM 14: PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The firm of Peterson Sullivan, PLLCLLP currently serves as the Company’s independent accountants. The Board of Directors of the Company, in its discretion, may direct the appointment of different public accountants at any time during the year, if the Board believes that a change would be in the best interests of the stockholders. The Board of Directors has considered the audit fees, audit-related fees, tax fees and other fees paid to the Company's accountants, as disclosed below, and had determined that the payment of such fees is compatible with maintaining the independence of the accountants.
The Company does not currently have an audit committee.
The following table presents aggregate fees for professional services rendered by Peterson Sullivan, LLP for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
| Year Ended | Year Ended | |
| December 31, | December 31, | |
| 2008 | 2007 | |
| Audit fees | $20,884 | $17,295 |
| Audit-related fees | - | - |
| Tax fees | - | |
| All other fees | - | - |
| Total | $20,884 | $17,295 |
| PART IV |
ITEM 15: EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
The following documents are filed as a part of this Form 10-K/A:
1. Financial Statements
The following financial statements are included in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K/A:
2. Financial Statement Schedules
Financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is provided in the consolidated financial statements or notes described in Item 15(a)(1) above.
3. Exhibits
The Exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index, which appears immediately following the signature page, are incorporated herein by reference, and are filed as part of this Form 10-K/A.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on this 24th 1stday of March, 2008.
Entheos Technologies, Inc. | |
/s/ | |
| Derek J. Cooper Derek J. Cooper President, Chief Executive Office, Chief Financial Officer and |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in capacities and on the dates indicated.
| Signature | Title | Date | ||||
| /s/ Derek Cooper | President, Chief Executive Officer, | October 1, 2009 | ||||
| Derek Cooper | Chief Financial Officer and Director | |||||
| /s/ Jeet Sidhu | Director | October 1, 2009 | ||||
| Jeet Sidhu | ||||||
| /s/ Christian Hudson | Director | October 1, 2009 | ||||
| Christian Hudson | ||||||
| Exhibit Index | ||
| Description of Exhibit | ||
| Code of Ethics. | ||
| 31.1 | Certification of the Chief | |
| 32.1 |
| Exhibit 14.1 |
| ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CODE OFCORPORATEGOVERNANCEANDETHICS |
This Employee Code of Corporate Governance and Ethics applies to all employees, officers and directors of Entheos Technologies, Inc, its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “Entheos” or the “Company.”
Entheos is proud of its reputation for integrity and honesty and is committed to these core values. Personal responsibility is at the core of the Company’s principles and culture. Entheos’ reputation depends on you maintaining the highest standards of conduct in all business endeavors. You have a personal responsibility to protect this reputation, to "do the right thing," and to act with honesty and integrity in all dealings with customers, business partners and each other. You should not take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts, or any other unfair-dealing practice.
The principles set forth in this document describe how you should conduct yourself.This Code does not address every expectation or condition regarding proper and ethical business conduct.Good common sense is your best guide. It does not substitute for Company policies and procedures. In every business-related endeavor, you must follow the ethics and compliance principles set forth in this Code as well as all other applicable corporate policies and procedures.
You are accountable for reading, understanding and adhering to this Code. Further, compliance with all laws, rules and regulations related to Company activities is mandatory and your conduct must be such as to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Failure to so comply could result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
If you are uncertain about what to do, refer to the relevant section of this Code. If you are still unsure, speak with your supervisor or, if you prefer, a member of the Company’s Corporate Ethics and Compliance Committee, if any.
In the Workplace
Entheos is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment, free of all forms of unlawful discrimination, including any type of harassment.
Respect
The Company’s greatest strength lies in the talent and ability of its associates. Since working in partnership is vital to Entheos’ continued success, mutual respect must be the basis for all work relationships. Engaging in behavior that ridicules, belittles, intimidates, threatens or demeans, affects productivity, can negatively impact the Company’s reputation and may violate the law. You are expected to treat others with the same respect and dignity that any reasonable person may wish to receive, creating a work environment that is inclusive, supportive and free of harassment and unlawful discrimination.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The talents and skills needed to conduct business successfully are not limited to any particular group of
people. Entheos has a long-standing commitment to a meaningful policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is to ensure equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, covered veteran status, marital status or any other unlawful basis. As part of this commitment, Entheos will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees.
Sexual Harassment and Other Discriminatory Harassment
Sexual harassment and other discriminatory harassment are illegal and violate Company policies. Actions or words of a sexual nature that harass or intimidate others are prohibited. Similarly, actions or words that harass or intimidate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, covered veteran status, marital status or any other unlawful basis are also prohibited.
Corporate Governance Certification Program
The responsibility for maintaining the Company’s reputation for integrity and compliance rests in large measure on associates who guide its operations and others in particularly sensitive positions. The Corporate Governance Certification Program is designed to have you affirm your compliance with the standards contained in this Code and to help identify situations that may in fact, or in appearance, involve conflicts of interest or other improper conduct. If you are required to complete or update a Corporate Governance Certificate, you must do so in a timely and forthright manner with accurate responses. Above all, you must remember that any act that gives the appearance of being improper can damage Entheos’ reputation and impair the public’s confidence in the Company. All such acts must be avoided.
You must acknowledge that you have read and understand this Employee Code of Corporate Governance and Ethics.
| Conflicts of Interest |
Company policy prohibits conflicts of interest. A "conflict of interest" occurs when your private interest interferes in any way with the interests of Entheos. In addition to avoiding conflicts of interest, you should also avoid even the appearance of a conflict. A conflict situation can arise when you or a member of your family takes actions or has interests that may make it difficult for you to perform your work for the Company objectively and effectively. A conflict of interest can also arise when you or a member of your family receives improper personal benefits as a result of your position at Entheos. Though it is impossible to list every activity or situation that could present a problem, certain of the more obvious ones are noted below.
Corporate Opportunities
You owe a duty to Entheos to advance its legitimate interests. You are prohibited from competing with the Company and from using corporate property, information or position for personal opportunities or gain. You may not use or offer for use Entheos resources (time, technology, property or information) for non-Entheos business.
Outside Activities
Officer or Director of Another Business
Officers and employees may not serve as a director, officer, trustee, partner or in any other principal position of another for-profit or publicly held organization or company without the prior approval of Entheos’
Chief Executive Officer (or a designee). Such requests for approval should be directed through the office of the Chief Compliance Officer. You should obtain approval from Entheos’ Chief Executive Officer (or a designee), before agreeing to serve on the board or in a principal position of a trade or professional association or of a non-profit organization. In any event, these outside activities must not impact in any way your daily job responsibilities in your current position.
Second Job
Your first loyalty as an employee is to the Company. Because employment outside of Entheos could interfere with your responsibilities to Entheos or be detrimental to the Company, you are encouraged to discuss the situation with the Chief Executive Officer or the Chairperson of the Corporate Ethics and Compliance Committee.
Communication of Conflicts
All potential and actual conflicts of interest or material transactions or relationships that reasonably could be expected to give rise to such a conflict or the appearance of such a conflict must be disclosed. If you have any doubt about whether a conflict of interest exists after consulting this Code, you should seek assistance from the Corporate Ethics and Compliance Committee.
Compliance With Laws, Rules and Regulations
You are required to comply fully with all laws, rules and regulations affecting Entheos’s business and its conduct in business matters. Regarding international operations, it is expected that the Company will comply with the laws of the countries in which we operate. Where Company policy differs from local law or custom, you should follow the more restrictive policy. Because the laws that are applicable to the Company’s businesses are often very complex and penalties for violations are severe, you should consult the Chief Executive Officer, who may direct you to our legal counsel, if you have any questions or concerns. If you suspect or become aware of a violation by an employee or the Company, it is your responsibility to report this immediately. Certain key laws are listed below.
Insider Trading
It is unlawful to buy or sell securities on the basis of material, non-public information (whether such information is gained in the course of employment or otherwise) for Company-owned or managed accounts, for personal accounts, or for any accounts that associates may influence, including, but not limited to, accounts of family members. This type of activity is known as "insider trading" and is prohibited by securities laws and Company policy.
Information may bematerialif there is a substantial likelihood that the information would affect the price of the security or that a reasonable investor would consider the information significant in deciding whether to buy or sell a security. Information is considered to benon-publicif it has not been disclosed to the public. Generally, information is considered disclosed to the public if it has been published in newspapers or other media, has been the subject of a press release or a public filing with the SEC and, in all cases, at least 48 hours has passed since the publication, release or fi ling.
Substantial penalties may be assessed against people who trade while in possession of material inside information and can also be imposed upon companies and so-called controlling persons such as officers and directors, who fail to take appropriate steps to prevent or detect insider trading violations by their employees or subordinates. If you violate the Company’s insider trading policy, sanctions imposed by law enforcement
officials, as well as Company-imposed sanctions, up to and including termination of employment, could result.
Antitrust
Antitrust laws are designed to preserve and foster free and open competition and thereby assure reasonable prices, efficient services and a productive economy. Any activity that reduces or limits free and open competition is subject to antitrust scrutiny. Deliberate or even accidental violations of these laws must not occur. For example, the Company may not agree with competitors to fix prices or terms of financial services, to designate pre-determined geographical areas where each will do business or to boycott anyone.
Money Laundering
Money laundering involves an attempt to conceal the true source of funds and typically takes one of two forms. There are transactions used to transform the proceeds from illicit activities into funds with an apparently legal source and there are transactions that take legitimate funds and funnel them through organizations to fund illegitimate activities, such as terrorism. Money laundering often involves complex financial transactions and encompasses many different types of financial products and services.
Under the existing money laundering laws of the U.S., it is a crime if you engage knowingly in a financial transaction that involves proceeds from criminal activities or is intended to promote illegal activity. Such knowledge includes "willful blindness" to the legitimacy of the source of the funds. Severe penalties, including substantial fines and even imprisonment, can be imposed on companies and their associates for involvement in or failure to report actual or even suspicious activities relating to money laundering.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits the giving or offering of money or anything of value, including gifts or services:
While the law allows certain payments to foreign officials to facilitate routine government actions, determining what is a permissible "facilitating" payment involves difficult legal judgments. Therefore, except for legally prescribed fees and similar payments, no payment or gift may be made to a foreign official related to business activities unless the transaction is approved in advance by the General Counsel or a designee. You should make every effort to eliminate or minimize such payments. If such payments are approved, they must be properly recorded in the Company’s books and records.
Entheos and its associates will not directly or indirectly engage in bribery, kickbacks, payoffs or other corrupt business practices, in their relations with governmental agencies or customers.
Boycotts
U.S. antiboycott laws and regulations prohibit or severely restrict the Company from participating in boycotts against countries friendly to the U.S. and require us to report both legal and illegal boycott requests to the government.
Financial Management and Disclosure
The Company’s goal and intention is to comply with the laws, rules and regulations by which we are governed. In fact, we strive to comply not only with requirements of the law but also with recognized compliance practices. All illegal activities or illegal conduct are prohibited whether or not they are specifically set forth in this Code. Where law does not govern a situation or where the law is unclear or conflicting, you should discuss the situation with the Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer and management should seek advice from the Company’s General Counsel. Business should always be conducted in a fair and forthright manner. Directors, officers and employees are expected to act according to high ethical standards.
The continuing excellence of the Company’s reputation depends upon our full and complete disclosure of important information about the Company that is used in the securities marketplace. Our financial and non-financial disclosures and filings with the SEC must be transparent, accurate and timely. Proper reporting of reliable, truthful and accurate information is a complex process involving cooperation between many departments and disciplines. We must all work together to insure that reliable, truthful and accurate information is disclosed to the public. The Company must disclose to the SEC, current security holders and the investing public information that is required, and any additional information that may be necessary to ensure the required disclosures are not misleading or inaccurate. The Company requires you to participate in the disclosure process, which is overseen by the Chief Fin ancial Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer.
The disclosure process is designed to record, process, summarize and report material information as required by all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Participation in the disclosure process is a requirement of a public company, and full cooperation and participation by Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer and, upon request, other employees in the disclosure process is a requirement of this Code.
Officers and employees must fully comply with their disclosure responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner or be subject to discipline of up to and including termination of employment.
Accounting Standards
Entheos maintains its accounting records and prepares its financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP) and with statutory accounting principles, as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulating authorities. If you are aware or have reason to believe that there are violations of either law or policy regarding the Company’s financial records or operations, you are obligated to report such information promptly.
Audits and Outside Examinations
There may be occasions when the operations of Entheos are subject to audit or examination. These reviews may be conducted by the Company’s external auditor, state and federal regulatory agencies. Both the law and Entheos policy require that you cooperate fully with all appropriate requests for information, and prohibit attempting to influence, interfere with or provide inaccurate information in response to a legitimate audit or examination request. You may not fraudulently influence, mislead, manipulate or coerce outside auditors if you know or you are unreasonable in not knowing that by doing so you could render the financial statements materially misleading or affect the auditors in other ways. If you are contacted by an outside agency regarding a financial examination or audit, you must immediately notify the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer before responding. If the contact is initiated by a state or federal agency you should contact the Corporate Ethics & Compliance Committee.
Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets
Safeguarding and appropriately using Company assets, whether those assets take the form of paper files, electronic data, computer resources, trademarks or otherwise, is critical.
Confidentiality
Entheos is committed to preserving customer and employee trust. All information, whether it is business, customer or employee-related, must be treated in a confidential manner, and disclosing it is limited to those people who have an appropriate business or legal reason to have access to the information. You need to take special precautions when transmitting information via e-mail, fax, the Internet or other media. Remember to treat all such communications as if they were public documents and printed on letterhead.
In addition, Company meetings are confidential. You may not use audio or video equipment to record these meetings without the specific prior authorization of the head of your department.
Technology
Safeguarding computer resources is critical because the Company relies on technology to conduct daily business. Software is provided to enable you to perform your job and is covered by federal copyright laws. You cannot duplicate, distribute or lend software to anyone unless permitted by the license agreement.
Entheos provides electronic mail (e-mail) and Internet access to assist and facilitate business communications. All information stored, transmitted, received, or contained in these systems is the Company’s sole property and is subject to its review at any time. All e-mail and Internet use must be consistent with Entheos’s policies, practices and commitment to ensuring a work environment where all persons are treated with respect and dignity. Because these systems provide access to a worldwide audience, you should act at all times as if you are representing Entheos to the public, and should preserve Entheos’s system security and protect its name and trademarks. You must act responsibly and adhere to all laws and Company policies when using e-mail or the Internet.
You must use your computer appropriately in accordance with Company standards and be sure to secure both the computer and all data from loss, damage or unauthorized access.
Intellectual Property: Patents, Copyrights And Trademarks
Except as otherwise agreed to in writing between the Company and an officer or employee, all intellectual property you conceive or develop during the course of your employment shall be the sole property of the Company. The term intellectual property includes any invention, discovery, concept, idea, or writing whether protectable or not by any United States or foreign copyright, trademark, patent, or common law including, but not limited to designs, materials, compositions of matter, machines, manufactures, processes, improvements, data, computer software, writings, formula, techniques, know-how, methods, as well as improvements thereof or know-how related thereto concerning any past, present, or prospective activities of the Company. Officers and employees must promptly disclose in writing to the Company any intellectual property developed or conceived either solely or with others during the c ourse of your employment and must render any and all aid and assistance, at our expense to secure the appropriate patent, copyright, or trademark protection for such intellectual property.
Works of authorship including literary works such as books, articles, and computer programs; musical works, including any accompanying words; dramatic works, including any accompanying music; pantomimes and choreographic works; pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works; motion pictures and other audiovisual works; sound recordings; and architectural works are protected by United States and foreign copyright law as soon as they are reduced to a tangible medium perceptible by humans with or without the aid of a machine. A work does NOT have to bear a copyright notice in order to be protected and without the copyright owner’s permission, no one may make copies of the work, create derivative works, distribute the work, perform the work publicly, or display the work publicly.
Copyright laws may protect items posted on a website. Unless a website grants permission to download the Internet content you generally only have the legal right to view the content. If you do not have permission to download and distribute specific website content you should contact the Company’s General Counsel. If you are unclear as to the application of this Intellectual Property Policy, or if questions arise, please consult with the Company’s General Counsel.
Additional Matters Pertaining to Directors
Annex A hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference, applies to the Company’s directors.
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Reporting of Any Illegal or Unethical Behavior; Points of Contact
If you are aware of any illegal or unethical behavior or if you believe that an applicable law, rule or regulation or this Code has been violated, the matter must be promptly reported to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer or the Corporate Ethics & Compliance Committee. In addition, if you have a concern about the Company’s accounting practices, internal controls or auditing matters, you should report your concerns to these same persons or entities. If you have questions about anything in this Code or if you believe Entheos or an associate is violating the law or Company policy or engaging in conduct that appears unethical you may contact anyone of the foregoing entities. You should take care to report violations to a person who you believe is not involved in the alleged violation. All reports of alleged violations will be promptly investigated and, if appropriate , remedied, and if legally required, immediately reported to the proper governmental authority.
You will be expected to cooperate in assuring that violations of this Code are promptly addressed. Entheos has a policy of protecting the confidentiality of those making reports of possible misconduct to the maximum extent permitted by law.In no event will there be any any retaliation against someone for reporting an activity that he or she in good faith believes to be a violation of any law, rule, regulation, internal policy or this Code.Any supervisor intimidating or imposing sanctions on someone for reporting a matter will be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
You should know that it is unlawful to retaliate against a person, including with respect to their employment, for providing truthful information to a law enforcement officer relating to the possible commission of any federal offense. Employees who allege that they have been retaliated against for providing information to a federal agency, Congress or a person with supervisory authority over the employee about suspected fraud may file a complaint with the Department of Labor, or in federal court if the Department of Labor does not take action.
Responding to Improper Conduct
This Code will be enforced on a uniform basis for everyone without regard to his or her position. Violators of this Code will be subject to disciplinary action. Supervisors and managers of a disciplined employee or an employee reporting a violation may also be subject to disciplinary action for failure to properly oversee an employee’s conduct, or for retaliation against an employee who reports a violation.
The response will depend upon a number of factors including whether the improper behavior involved illegal conduct. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, reprimands and warnings, probation, suspension, demotion, reassignment, reduction in compensation or termination. In any disciplinary action arising from violations of this Code, prior truthful disclosure, or the failure to fully disclose the issue and all pertinent information with respect to the issue, will weigh heavily in the disposition of the matter. Certain actions and omissions prohibited by the Code might also be unlawful and could lead to individual criminal prosecution and, upon conviction, to fines and imprisonment.
Waivers of or exceptions to this Code will be granted only under exceptional circumstances. There shall be no amendment or modification to this Code except by a vote of the Board of Directors or a designated board committee that will ascertain whether an amendment or modification is appropriate. In case of any amendment or modification of this Code that applies to an officer or director of the Company, the amendment or modification shall be made publicly available.
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RECEIPTOFCODE OFCORPORATEGOVERNANCEANDETHICS
I have received and read the Company's Code of Corporate Governance and Ethics (including to the extent applicable, Annex A thereto). I understand the standards and policies contained in the Company Code of Corporate Governance and Ethics and understand that there may be additional policies or laws specific to my job. I further agree to comply with the Company Code of Corporate Governance and Ethics. If I have questions concerning the meaning or application of the Company Code of Corporate Governance and Ethics, any Company policies, or the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to my job, I know I can consult the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or a member of the Corporate Ethics & Compliance Committee, if any, knowing that my questions or reports to these sources will be maintained in confidence.
Signature: ________________________ Name (print): ______________________ | Date: __________________ Position: __________________ |
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| ENTHEOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
AMENDED ANDRESTATEDCODE OFCORPORATEGOVERNANCEANDETHICS
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1.Responsibilities and Functions of Board of Directors
The Board of Directors, elected each year by the Company’s stockholders at an annual meeting of stockholders, fosters and encourages an environment of strong disclosure controls and procedures, including internal controls, financial accountability, high ethical standards and compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations. The primary responsibility of members of the Company's Board of Directors is to uphold the best interests of the Company and its stockholders as a whole by overseeing the management of the Company's business and affairs. While the Board may call special meetings in order to address specific needs of the Company from time to time, it is generally expected that the Board of Directors will meet at regular intervals and are expected to hold approximately four meetings or more per fiscal year during which the Board will perform a number of specific functions, inclu ding but not limited to:
| a. | Reviewing and discussing the performance of the Company, as well as any immediate issues facing the company; |
| b. | Reviewing, approving and monitoring fundamental financial and business strategies and major corporate actions; |
| c. | Ensuring processes are in place for maintaining the integrity of its financial statements, the integrity of compliance with law and ethics and |
| d. | Assessing and reviewing major risks facing the Company and planning options, if any, for their mitigation. |
Board members are encouraged to suggest the inclusion of item(s) for the agenda for each quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors in consultation with each other and senior management of the Company. It is expected that each Director will make every effort to attend each Board meeting. While attendance in person is preferred, attendance by teleconference is permitted if necessary under the circumstances. The proceedings and deliberations of the Board are confidential. Each Director will maintain the confidentiality of information received in connection with his or her service as a Director.
2.Board Access to Management
At all times, Board members shall be able to freely access Company management without hindrance or undue delay while ensuring that such contact is not distracting to the business operations of the Company and that such contact, if in writing, is copied to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In addition, management may be invited to attend Board meetings, during which time management may brief the Board on items of particular interest and/or concern. Senior management is encouraged to offer presentations at such meetings by individuals who can provide additional insight into items being considered or who may have potential for greater responsibility and should be given exposure to the Board.
3.Board Access to Independent/Outside Advisors
As may be required by applicable law or rule, the Board of Directors has the authority, when it should be deemed necessary to carry out its duties, to retain independent legal, financial or other advisors and to approve each such advisor's fees and other retention terms at the expense of the Company.
4.Size of Board
The Company's Bylaws provides that the number of Directors shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, but in no event shall be less than the minimum required by law. The Board should be large enough to maintain the Company’s required expertise but not too large to function efficiently. At this time, the Board of Directors believes that the optimal number of Board members is five (5), while recognizing and allowing however, for changing circumstances that may warrant a higher or lower number from time to time.
5.Ethics and Conflicts of Interest of the Board
All Directors, as well as officers and employees, are expected to act ethically at all times and to acknowledge their adherence to the policies comprising the Company's Code of Ethics. At any time that a Board member develops an actual or potential conflict of interest with the Company, the conflict should be reported without delay to the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. In the event that a conflict of interest cannot be effectively resolved, the Board member shall resign. Should a member of the Board or any member of his or her immediate family have a matter before the Board in which they have a personal interest, then this interest and the material facts and relationships relating thereto must be disclosed promptly. Furthermore, if a Board member becomes aware of a business opportunity that could be of potential benefit to the Company, then he or she must first introduce th is opportunity to the Board of Directors for consideration and not endeavor to profit personally from the opportunity unless the Company declines to pursue it.
6.Criteria and Selection of Board Membership
The Board of Directors is responsible to the Company’s stockholders for identifying and recommending the most qualified Director candidates to fill newly created directorship positions and vacancies and further recommend these candidates for election by stockholders. Directors should possess the highest personal and professional ethics, responsibility, fairness, integrity and values and be committed to representing the long-term interests of the Company’s stockholders. They must also have an inquisitive and objective perspective, practical wisdom and mature judgment. The Company’s general counsel or its Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for providing an orientation for all new Directors and for periodically providing materials or briefing sessions on subjects that would assist Directors in discharging their duties. Each new Director shall, within six weeks of election to the Board, spend a reasonable amount of time at corporate headquarters for an in-depth overview of the Company's strategic plans, its financial statements and key policies and practices. Directors must be willing to devote sufficient time to carrying out their duties and responsibilities effectively and should be committed to serve on the Board for an extended period of time. Directors should offer their resignation in the event of any significant change in their personal circumstances, including a change in their principal job responsibilities or in the event that a conflict of interest cannot be effectively resolved.
7.Term Limits for Board Members
There is no time term-limit for service to the Board, nor does the Board believe that a term limit should be established. By abstaining from term limits, the Company believes it can successfully retain Board members who, over time, have been able to garner industry knowledge and are intimate with the Company’s operations. Such Directors are able to significantly contribute to the Board’s function since they have helped to foster the
Company’s corporate vision and better understand industry trends.
8.Outside Board Directorships
Directors must be willing to devote sufficient time to carrying out their duties and responsibilities effectively. Since service to the Company’s Board of Directors may require significant time and responsibility commitments, although not mandatory, Board members are encouraged to limit the number of public company boards that they may concurrently serve on to four. Board members shall notify the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of any and/or all other public company boards on which they may serve or to which they have received an invitation to serve prior to accepting such positions.
9.Board Performance Assessment and Review
Meaningful Board evaluation may require a self-assessment of the effectiveness of the full Board and individual Directors. Accordingly, the Board shall perform an annual self-evaluation through its Directors. This review may require establishing protocols and procedures for evaluation of individual Board members in order to ensure that each sitting member brings expertise that is relevant to the Company’s needs at that time and that the skills and contributions of the Directors are conducive to the Board’s function as a group. While individual Board member review may be of value, the purpose of this evaluation is to increase the effectiveness of the Board, not to focus on the performance of individual Board members.
10.Stock Option Grants and Cash Compensation
Directors, Officers, employees of and consultants to the Company, selected by the Board of Directors may be eligible to receive stock grants in accordance with the terms of the Company’s Incentive Stock Compensation Plan, as in effect from time to time. The grant may be in the form of a stock award, restricted stock purchase offer, incentive stock option or a non-statutory option. The Board of Directors designates the times at which the grant will be made, the type and number of options (and the number of shares subject to those options) or stock awards to be granted. In addition Board members may be eligible for cash compensation in accordance with the Company’s compensation guidelines. All Board members will be reimbursed for travel and related meeting attendance expenses.
11.Prohibition on Personal Loans
The Company and the Board of Directors will not engage in offering or making available credit or loan arrangements to any member of the Board or the Company’s executive management.