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FORM 10-K
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Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 |
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Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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For the transition period from _________________ to __________________
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Commission File No. 0-32335
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TX HOLDINGS, INC. (formerly R Wireless, Inc.)
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
Of Incorporation or Organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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12080 Virginia Blvd.
Ashland, Kentucky. 41102
(Address of Principal)
(606) 928-1131
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities Registered Under Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities Registered Under Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, No Par Value
(Title of class)
Check whether the issuer is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. o
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Check whether the issuer is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. o Yes No x
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Check whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for past 90 days. Yes x No o
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (paragraph 229.405 of this chapter) contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x
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Indicate by check mark whether the issuer is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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The Registrant had revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 of $20,252.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registered is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
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The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates, based on the average closing bid and asked price of the Common Stock on January 19 2011 was $ 1,319,639
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There are approximately 43,987,960 shares of common voting stock of the Registrant held by non-affiliates. On January 19, 2011 the average bid and asked price was $0.03
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As of January 19, 2011 there were 53,041,897 shares of common stock outstanding.
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Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Words
Included in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-K which address activities, events or developments which we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties including the risks in the section entitled "Risk Factors" which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Form 10-K or the amendment thereto in which they appear, as the case may be. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by law. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this annual report, regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this annual report, the words “could,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “will” “continue,” “predict,” “potential,” “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. In particular, the factors discussed below and elsewhere in this annual report could affect our actual results and cause our actual results to differ materially from expectations, estimates, or assumptions expressed in, forecasted in, or implied in such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements may include statements about our:
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You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this annual report.
Although we believe that our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements we make in this annual report are reasonable, we can give no assurance that they will be achieved. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf.
As used in this Annual Report, the terms "we", "us", and "our" mean TX Holdings, Inc.
CAUTIONARY NOTE TO U.S. INVESTORS
THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION PERMITS OIL AND GAS COMPANIES, IN THEIR FILINGS WITH THE SEC, TO DISCLOSE ONLY PROVED RESERVES THAT A COMPANY HAS DEMONSTRATED BY ACTUAL PRODUCTION OR CONCLUSIVE FORMATION TESTS TO BE ECONOMICALLY AND LEGALLY PRODUCIBLE UNDER EXISTING ECONOMIC AND OPERATING CONDITIONS. WE USE CERTAIN TERMS HEREIN, SUCH AS "PROBABLE", "POSSIBLE", "RECOVERABLE", AND “RISKED," AMONG OTHERS, THAT THE SEC'S GUIDELINES STRICTLY PROHIBIT US FROM INCLUDING IN FILINGS WITH THE SEC. READERS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE VARIOUS DISCLOSURES MADE BY US WHICH ATTEMPT TO ADVISE INTERESTED PARTIES OF THE ADDITIONAL FACTORS WHICH MAY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS.
FORM 10-K
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
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Overview of Business
TX Holdings, Inc. ("TX Holdings" or the "Company"), formerly named R Wireless, Inc. ("RWLS") and HOM Corporation ("HOM"), is a Georgia corporation incorporated on May 4, 2000. In December 2004 the Company began to structure itself into an oil and gas exploration and production company. The Company acquired oil and gas leases and began development of a plan for oil and gas producing operations in April 2006.
The Company is actively engaged in the development, and acquisition of crude oil and natural gas in the counties of Callahan and Eastland, Texas. In November 2006, the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Masada Oil & Gas, Inc. ("Masada"). Masada has previously served as the operator on the Park’s Lease in which TX Holdings currently holds a 75% working interest in the counties of Callahan and Eastland, Texas.
The Parks lease covers 320 acres in which the company owns a 75% working interest and Masada owns the remaining 25%. The land owners of this lease have a 12.5% royalty interest in the production. TX Holdings is the lease operator of the lease and there are currently 22 wells with minimal production rates. (2 to 3 bbls per day).
The Company has an estimated 8% working interest on the Perth lease which is currently under litigation. On September 30, 2010, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $302,580.
The Company owns an 8.5% working interest on the Contract Area-1 lease which included a total of 247 acres and a total of 36 wells. After repeated unsuccessful attempts over several years, the Company has elected to cease operation of the Contract area-1 lease resulting in impairment of the lease. The Company wrote-off the asset and recorded a loss of $252,181 for the year ended September 30, 2010 related to the lease and an impairment loss of $315,866 in 2009.
The Company owned a 100% working interest and was the operator of the 843 acre Williams Lease. An on-going dispute with the land owner of the lease has prevented the Company from operating or reporting any production on this lease. On September 30, 2009, the Company elected to cease operation of the Williams lease resulting in impairment of the lease. The Company recorded an impairment loss of $68,222 for the year ended September 30, 2009 related to this lease.
The Company plans to continue using a combination of debt and equity financing to acquire additional fields and to develop those fields. Currently, management cannot provide any assurance regarding the successful development of acquired oil and gas fields, the completion of additional acquisitions or the continued ability to raise funds, however, it is using its best efforts to complete field work on the fields acquired, acquire additional fields and finance operations.
History and Corporate Structure
TX Holdings formerly acted as a holding company whose operations were conducted through two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, Direct Lending Inc. and Homes By Owners, Inc. The Company ceased its former operations in September 2004. In December 2004, as a result of the Company’s research, the Company announced that it would pursue acquisition of producing oil and gas properties operations in the oil and gas industry. In connection with this decision, the Company effected its name change to "TX Holdings, Inc." on September 1, 2005. October 1, 2004 was the beginning day for the first quarter of the determination to pursue operations in the oil and gas industry. The CUSIP number changed to 873 11R 101 as of September 6, 2005, and the trading symbol changed to TXHG as of September 19, 2005.
In April 2006 TX Holdings acquired a 75% working interest in the Parks Lease located in Callahan County, Texas. In February 2006 TX Holdings entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Masada Oil and Gas Inc. and subsequently acquired an 8.5% working interest in an oil and gas lease known as Contract Area #1 located in Texas.
On March 28, 2006, TX Holdings appointed to its Board of Directors, Bobby Fellers, who has worked in the oil and gas business for more than thirty years. Mr. Fellers has assisted TX Holdings in the acquisition of the above referenced leases and owns a ninety one and a half percent working interest position in the Contract Area #1 lease and a twenty-five percent working interest in the Parks Lease. In addition Mr. Fellers is the sole owner of Masada Oil & Gas Inc a Texas corporation, which is the current operator of record of certain wells in Contract Area #1 in which TX Holdings has an 8.5% working interest.
On or about May 7, 2007, the Company entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement with Hewitt Energy Group, LLC (“Hewitt”), a company owned by Douglas C. Hewitt, a Director of TX Holdings, Inc. at the time of the transaction. The Strategic Alliance Agreement provided that TX Holdings, Inc. would acquire a 50% working Interest in eight projects in Kansas and Oklahoma. The purchase and development of all of the prospects were estimated at approximately $15,000,000 in cash and stock to be paid over a 6 month period. Mr. Hewitt resigned as a director on July, 27, 2007 The Company and Mr. Hewitt mutually agreed to terminate the Strategic Alliance Agreement and to negotiate the participation in individual projects. There is currently a dispute between the Company and Mr. Hewitt as to the extent of the Company’s performance and entitlement under the new agreement executed in August of 2007.
In July through September 2006 the Company raised $1,240,000 in a Private Placement offering. The funds raised were used to purchase interests in three oil and gas fields located in Texas as described above. Development of the fields began on November 1, 2006, by way of cleaning up the fields and preparing the wells located in the fields for testing required by the State of Texas. The testing of wells located in the Williams Field was completed as of April 30, 2008. In November 2007, the Company began work on the Parks Lease.
The Company has experienced substantial costs for engineering and other professional services during 2005 through 2010 in making the attempt to transition to an oil and gas exploration and production company from its current development stage status.
Recent Developments
On December 1, 2007, Mark Neuhaus resigned as Chairman of the Board, Director and CEO of the Company. On December 24, 2007 the Board accepted Mr. Neuhaus' resignation and canceled the 1,000 preferred shares of stock held by Mr. Neuhaus, in exchange for 10,715,789 common shares . The Board determined that it was in the best interest of the Company to remove Mr. Neuhaus from voting control of the Company. On November 11, 2008 the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Mr. Neuhaus and his wife. The agreement was subject to the condition precedent that the Company finalize a transaction with a third party involving certain oil and gas properties within 90 days of November 11, 2008 ("Third Party Closing"). Effective as of and when the Third Party Closing occured, the agreement provided for mutual general releases between the Company and Mark Neuhaus and Nicole Neuhaus. In connection with the agreement, seven million shares of the common stock of the Company previously issued to Mark Neuhaus were to be delivered to the Company to be held pending the Third Party Closing. If the Third Party Closing occured within the 90 day period, (1) four million five hundred thousand of the deposited shares would be cancelled and returned to authorized but unissued shares of the Company,(2) two million five hundred thousand of the deposited shares would be delivered to Nicole Neuhaus and (3) certain alleged claims of Mark Neuhaus against the Company for compensation and reimbursement for $178,862 of advances and a purported indebtedness of the Company to Mark Neuhaus of $1,303,875, including interest accrued through October 31, 2008 and represented by a convertible note dated as of September 28, 2007 would be cancelled. If the Third Party Closing did not occur within 90 days of November 11, 2008 the settlement agreement would be void and of no force and effect and the deposited shares would be returned. The Company was not successful in finalizing the transaction with the third party within the stipulated period resulting in the cancellation of the settlement agreement between the Company and Mark Neuhaus and Nicole Neuhaus.
On June 11, 2009, Richard “Rick” Novack was appointed to the Board of Directors and elected president of the Company, replacing Rob Hutchings. Mr. Hutchings continued to serve as a member of the Board of Directors until August 2009, when he tendered his resignation. Rick Novack attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he majored in Business Administration. Mr. Novack began his career in finance and subsequently started several business enterprises, including entities in the printing, vending and real estate industries.
Background for Oil and Gas Business Activities
Since August 2005 oil prices have exceeded $31 per barrel. On January 9, 2011 the closing price for a barrel of oil was $90.70 At these prices, secondary recovery, or the recovery accomplished by injecting gas or water into a reservoir to replace produced fluids and thus maintain or increase the reservoir pressure is financially viable. The current corporate direction is to acquire through purchase, merger and option, fields with proven reserves and excellent development prospects. Concurrently, the Company is exploring options for the acquisition of operational expertise and equipment.
This strategy is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain sufficient capital to fund the high start up costs of testing, analyzing, acquiring capital equipment and lease acquisition.
Principal Products or Services and Markets
The principal markets for our crude oil and natural gas are expected to be refining companies, pipeline companies, utility companies and private industry end users. The point of delivery of our crude oil is at tank batteries located at or near well sites on the leases. We believe that our customers will be based in the state of Texas and in the industries discussed above. Currently, the wells the Company operates are only capable of producing oil. Currently, sufficient quantities of natural gas are not produced to warrant the cost of installing a collection system.
Although we anticipate that any crude oil and natural gas that we produce will be sold to customers in the state of Texas, no assurance can be given that such sales will occur, or that if they do, that the volume we produce or the prices we receive will be sufficient to make our operations profitable.
Distribution Methods of Products or Services
Crude oil will be stored in tanks at well sites located on our leases, until the purchaser takes delivery of the crude oil by tanker truck. On May, 2008, TX Holdings entered into a contract for the sale of its crude with BML, Inc.
Competitive Business Conditions
Our oil and gas exploration activities in Texas are undertaken in a highly competitive and speculative business environment. In seeking any other suitable oil and gas properties for acquisition, we will be competing with a number of other companies located in Texas and elsewhere, including large oil and gas companies and other independent operators, most with greater financial resources.
Although, our management generally does not foresee difficulties in procuring logging of wells, cementing and well treatment services in the area of our operations, several factors, including increased competition in the area, may limit the availability of logging equipment, cementing and well treatment services. If such an event occurs, it will have a significant adverse impact on the profitability of our operations.
The prices of our products are controlled by the world oil market; thus, competitive pricing behavior in this regard is considered unlikely; however, competition in the oil and gas exploration industry exists in the form of competition to acquire the most promising acreage blocks and obtaining the most favorable prices for completion of wells and drilling costs.
Dependence on One or a Few Major Customers
We will be dependent on local purchasers of hydrocarbons to purchase our products in the areas where our properties are located. We do not anticipate, that the loss of one or more of our primary purchasers will have a substantial adverse impact on our sales and on our ability to operate profitably.
Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Franchises, Concessions, Royalty Agreements or Labor Contracts
Royalty agreements relating to oil and gas production are fairly standardized in the industry. However, the percentage and amount of royalties paid by producers vary from lease to lease.
Governmental Approval and Regulation
The production and sale of oil and gas are subject to regulation by federal, state and local authorities. None of the products that we expect to offer require governmental approval, although permits are required for the drilling of oil and gas wells. Additionally, testing of well integrity is required on a routine basis.
When and if we begin to sell natural gas we will be affected by intrastate and interstate gas transportation regulation. Beginning in 1985, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC"), which sets the rates and charges for the transportation and sale of natural gas, adopted regulatory changes that have significantly altered the transportation and marketing of natural gas. The stated purpose of FERC's changes is to promote competition among the various sectors of the natural gas industry. In 1995, FERC implemented regulations generally grandfathering all previously approved interstate transportation rates and establishing an indexing system for those rates by which adjustments are made annually based on the rate of inflation, subject to certain conditions and limitations. These regulations may tend to increase the cost of transporting oil and natural gas by pipeline. Every five years, FERC will examine the relationship between the change in the applicable index and the actual cost changes experienced by the industry. We are not able to predict with certainty what effect, if any, these regulations will have on us.
Texas law requires that we obtain state permits for the drilling of oil and gas wells and to post a bond with the Texas Railroad Commission (the "RRC") to ensure that each well is reclaimed and properly plugged when it is abandoned. The reclamation bond amount is $50,000 for up to ninety-nine wells. The Company has arranged a letter of credit in the amount of $50,000 to meet the requirements for the bond.
The state and regulatory burden on the oil and natural gas industry generally increases our cost of doing business and affects our profitability. While we believe we are presently in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, continued compliance (or failure to comply) and future legislation may have an adverse impact on our present and contemplated business operations. Because such federal and state regulation are amended or reinterpreted frequently, we are unable to predict with certainty the future cost or impact of complying with these laws.
Research and Development
During 2010 and 2009 we did not incur any research and development expenditures.
Intellectual Property
None.
Environmental Compliance
We are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment, such as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended ("CERCLA"), and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, as amended (the "Clean Water Act"), which affect our operations and costs. In particular, our exploration, development and production operations, our activities in connection with storage and transportation of oil and other hydrocarbons and our use of facilities for treating, processing or otherwise handling hydrocarbons and related wastes may be subject to regulation under these and similar state legislation. These laws and regulations:
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Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may result in the assessment of administrative, civil and criminal fines and penalties or the imposition of injunctive relief. Changes in environmental laws and regulations occur regularly, and any changes that result in more stringent and costly waste handling, storage, transport, disposal or cleanup requirements could materially adversely affect our operations and financial position, as well as those in the oil and natural gas industry in general. While we believe that we are in substantial compliance with current applicable environmental laws and regulations and that continued compliance with existing requirements would not have a material adverse impact on us, there is no assurance that this trend will continue in the future.
As with the industry generally, compliance with existing regulations increases our overall cost of business. The areas affected include:
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CERCLA, also known as "Superfund," imposes liability for response costs and damages to natural resources, without regard to fault or the legality of the original act, on some classes of persons that contributed to the release of a "hazardous substance" into the environment. These persons include the "owner" or "operator" of a disposal site and entities that disposed or arranged for the disposal of the hazardous substances found at the site. CERCLA also authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and, in some instances, third parties to act in response to threats to the public health or the environment and to seek to recover from the responsible classes of persons the costs they incur. It is not uncommon for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the hazardous substances released into the environment. In the course of our ordinary operations, we may generate waste that may fall within CERCLA's definition of a "hazardous substance." We may be jointly and severally liable under CERCLA or comparable state statutes for all or part of the costs required to clean up sites at which these wastes have been disposed.
We currently lease properties that for many years have been used for the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Although we and our predecessors have used operating and disposal practices that were standard in the industry at the time, hydrocarbons or other wastes may have been disposed or released on, under or from the properties owned or leased by us or on, under or from other locations where these wastes have been taken for disposal. In addition, many of these properties have been operated by third parties whose actions with respect to the treatment and disposal or release of hydrocarbons or other wastes were not under our control. These properties and wastes disposed on these properties may be subject to CERCLA and analogous state laws. Under these laws, we could be required:
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At this time, we do not believe that we are associated with any Superfund site and we have not been notified of any claim, liability or damages under CERCLA.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA") is the principal federal statute governing the treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes. RCRA imposes stringent operating requirements and liability for failure to meet such requirements on a person who is either a "generator" or "transporter" of hazardous waste or an "owner" or "operator" of a hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal facility. At present, RCRA includes a statutory exemption that allows most oil and natural gas exploration and production waste to be classified as non-hazardous waste. A similar exemption is contained in many of the state counterparts to RCRA. As a result, we are not required to comply with a substantial portion of RCRA's requirements because our operations generate minimal quantities of hazardous wastes. At various times in the past, proposals have been made to amend RCRA to rescind the exemption that excludes oil and natural gas exploration and production wastes from regulation as hazardous waste. Repeal or modification of the exemption by administrative, legislative or judicial process, or modification of similar exemptions in applicable state statutes, would increase the volume of hazardous waste we are required to manage and dispose of and would cause us to incur increased operating expenses.
The Clean Water Act imposes restrictions and controls on the discharge of produced waters and other wastes into navigable waters. Permits must be obtained to discharge pollutants into state and federal waters and to conduct construction activities in waters and wetlands. The Clean Water Act requires us to construct a fresh water containment barrier between the surface of each drilling site and the underlying water table. This involves the insertion of a seven-inch diameter steel casing into each well, with cement on the outside of the casing. The cost of compliance with this environmental regulation is approximately $10,000 per well. Certain state regulations and the general permits issued under the Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program prohibit the discharge of produced waters and sand, drilling fluids, drill cuttings and certain other substances related to the oil and natural gas industry into certain coastal and offshore waters. Further, the EPA has adopted regulations requiring certain oil and natural gas exploration and production facilities to obtain permits for storm water discharges. Costs may be associated with the treatment of wastewater or developing and implementing storm water pollution prevention plans.
The Clean Water Act and comparable state statutes provide for civil, criminal and administrative penalties for unauthorized discharges for oil and other pollutants and impose liability on parties responsible for those discharges for the costs of cleaning up any environmental damage caused by the release and for natural resource damages resulting from the release. We believe that our operations comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Clean Water Act and state statutes enacted to control water pollution.
Our operations are also subject to laws and regulations requiring removal and cleanup of environmental damages under certain circumstances. Laws and regulations protecting the environment have generally become more stringent in recent years, and may in certain circumstances impose "strict liability," rendering a corporation liable for environmental damages without regard to negligence or fault on the part of such corporation. Such laws and regulations may expose us to liability for the conduct of operations or conditions caused by others, or for acts which may have been in compliance with all applicable laws at the time such acts were performed. The modification of existing laws or regulations or the adoption of new laws or regulations relating to environmental matters could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
In addition, our existing and proposed operations could result in liability for fires, blowouts, oil spills, discharge of hazardous materials into surface and subsurface aquifers and other environmental damage, any one of which could result in personal injury, loss of life, property damage or destruction or suspension of operations. We have an Emergency Action and Environmental Response Policy Program in place. This program details the appropriate response to any emergency that management believes to be possible in our area of operations. We believe we are presently in compliance with all applicable federal and state environmental laws, rules and regulations; however, continued compliance (or failure to comply) and future legislation may have an adverse impact on our present and contemplated business operations.
The foregoing is only a brief summary of some of the existing environmental laws, rules and regulations to which our business operations are subject, and there are many others, the effects of which could have an adverse impact on our business. Future legislation in this area will no doubt be enacted and revisions will be made in current laws. No assurance can be given as to what effect these present and future laws, rules and regulations will have on our current future operations.
Insurance
Our operations are subject to all the risks inherent in the exploration for, and development and production of oil and gas including blowouts, fires and other casualties. Currently the Company does not maintain insurance coverage. Losses could arise from uninsured risks
Company Employees and Other Workers
On September 30, 2010, the Company had three employees. On December 24, 2007, William Shrewsbury was appointed Chairman of the Board of Director. Jose Fuentes was promoted to the Chief Financial Position on May 12, 2008 after the resignation of the interim Chief Financial Officer, Michael Cederstrom. On June 11, 2009 Richard “Rick” Novack was appointed to the Board of Directors and elected President. Other specialized functions are provided as necessary through the engagement of independent consulting contractors.
Risk Factors Relating to the Company's Business
Due to the competitiveness of the oil and gas industry, the lack of acquisitions and uncertainty of the current negotiations,, and the nature of the Company's business, it encounters many risk factors. Each of these factors, as well as matters set forth elsewhere in this Form 10-K, could adversely affect the business, operating results and financial condition of the Company.
Any investment in our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information included in this Annual Report. Although the risks described below are the risks that we believe are material, they are not the only risks relating to our business and our Common Stock. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that are not yet identified or that we currently believe are immaterial, may also adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. If any of the events described below occur, our business and financial results could be materially and adversely affected. The market price of our Common Stock could decline due to any of these risks, perhaps significantly, and you could lose all or part of your investment.
General Risks Related To Our Business
Brief Operating History - No Assurance of Profitability
The Company has a brief operating history. Although we commenced operations in 1997, prior businesses have been sold or discontinued and original management has been replaced as previous operations have not been profitable. The Wi-Fi business contemplated subsequent to the acquisition of a controlling interest in the Company by MA&N did not materialize. As of January 11, 2011 the Company has sold only a limited amount of oil and gas production. The Company has encountered unforeseen costs, expenses, problems, difficulties and delays frequently associated with new ventures, and these may continue. There is no assurance that the Company's business ventures will be successful or that the Company will be able to produce and acquire sufficient productive wells to meet its goals. The Company anticipates that its operating expenses will increase if and as its business expands, and it will need to generate revenues sufficient to meet all of its expenses to achieve profitability.
The Company Has A History Of Operating Losses And Cannot Guarantee Profitable Operations In The Future. Any Failure On Our Part To Achieve Profitability May Cause To Reduce Or Eventually Cease Operations.
We reported a net loss of $1,276,127 for the twelve months ending September 30, 2009 and a net loss of $1,141,303 for the twelve months ending September 30, 2010. At September 30, 2009 and 2010 respectively, we reported accumulated deficits of $13,306,299 and $14,447,602. Based on current expectations, the Company will need to find additional sources of financing to meet our general corporate needs as well as the large capital requirements necessary for the production of the oil and gas in the wells we currently operate and lease, and the acquisition of additional oil and gas producing properties.
We will require additional financing to fund ongoing operations, as our current sales and revenue growth are insufficient to meet our operating costs. At this time the Company has no material revenue and is unable to meet its current obligations. In the past the Company has been able to raise capital from its stockholders/officers through stock-based compensation and advances. The Company will need to borrow or raise sufficient equity capitalization to meet its current obligations. In addition the Company will need to raise approximately $200,000 in working capital to complete the refurbishment and development of the leases it currently operates. The Company estimates that it will take from 12 to 24 months to achieve profitability. Our inability to obtain necessary capital or financing to fund these needs will adversely affect our ability to fund operations and continue as a going concern. Additional financing may not be available when needed or may not be available on terms acceptable to us. If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to delay, scale back or eliminate one or more of our business strategies, which may affect our overall business results of operations and financial condition.
Competition Could Negatively Affect Revenues
The proposed business of the Company is highly competitive. Additional competitors may also enter the market and future competition may intensify. Most of these competitors have substantially greater financial resources than the Company, and they may be able to accept more financial risk than the Company feels is prudent.
Our Business May Fail If We Do Not Succeed In Our Efforts To Develop and Replace Oil and Gas Reserves.
Our future success will depend upon our ability to find, acquire and develop additional economically recoverable oil and gas reserves. Our proved reserves will generally decline as they are produced, except to the extent that we conduct revitalization activities, or acquire properties containing proved reserves, or both. To increase reserves and production, we must continue our development drilling and completion programs, identify and produce previously overlooked or bypassed zones in shut-in wells, acquire additional properties or undertake other replacement activities. Our current strategy is to increase our reserve base, production and cash flow through the development of our existing oil and gas fields and selective acquisitions of other promising properties where we can use new or existing technology. Despite our efforts, our planned revitalization, development and acquisition activities may not result in significant additional reserves, and we may not be able to discover and produce reserves at economical exploration and development costs. If we fail in these efforts, our business may also fail.
Our Revenues May Be Less Than Expected If Our Oil and Gas Reserve Estimates Are Inaccurate.
Oil and gas reserve estimates and the present values attributed to these estimates are based on many engineering and geological characteristics as well as operational assumptions that generally are derived from limited data. Common assumptions include such matters as the anticipated future production from existing and future wells, future development and production costs and the ultimate hydrocarbon recovery percentage. As a result, oil and gas reserve estimates and present value estimates are frequently revised to reflect production data obtained after the date of the original estimate. If reserve estimates are inaccurate, production rates may decline more rapidly than anticipated, and future production revenues may be less than estimated. In addition, significant downward revisions of reserve estimates may hinder our ability to borrow funds in the future, or may hinder other financing arrangements that we may consider.
In addition, any estimates of future net revenues and their present value are based on period ending prices and on cost assumptions that only represent our best estimate. If these estimates of quantities, prices and costs prove inaccurate and we are unsuccessful in expanding our oil and gas reserves base, or if oil and gas prices decline or become unstable, we may have to write down the capitalized costs associated with our oil and gas assets. We will also largely rely on reserve estimates when we acquire producing properties. If we overestimate the potential oil and gas reserves of a property to be acquired, or if our subsequent operations on the property are not successful, the acquisition of the property could result in substantial losses.
We Are Implementing a Growth Strategy Which, If Successful, Will Place Significant Demands On Us and Subject Us To Numerous Risks.
Growing businesses often have difficulty managing their growth. If our growth strategy is successful, significant demands will be placed on our management, accounting, financial, information and other systems and on our business. We will have to expand our management and recruit and employ experienced executives and key employees capable of providing the necessary support. In addition, to manage our anticipated growth we will need to continue to improve our financial, accounting, information and other systems in order to effectively manage our growth, and in doing so could incur substantial additional expenses that could harm our financial results. We cannot assure you that our management will be able to manage our growth effectively or successfully, or that our financial, accounting, information or other systems will be able to successfully accommodate our external and internal growth. Our failure to meet these challenges could materially impair our business.
We May Not Be Able To Compete Successfully In Acquiring Prospective Reserves, Developing Reserves, Marketing Oil and Natural Gas, Attracting and Retaining Quality Personnel and Raising Additional Capital.
Our ability to acquire additional prospects and to find and develop reserves in the future will depend on our ability to obtain financing and to evaluate and select suitable properties and to consummate transactions in a highly competitive environment. In addition, there is substantial competition for capital available for investment in the oil and natural gas industry. Our inability to compete successfully in these areas could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
In March 2008, TX Holdings began receiving its first revenue from the production of oil and gas. The Company’s revenues could be affected by a substantial or extended increase or decline in oil and natural gas prices. The price we receive for future oil and natural gas production will heavily influence our revenue, profitability, access to capital and rate of growth. Oil and natural gas are commodities and their prices are subject to wide fluctuations in response to relatively minor changes in supply and demand. Historically, the markets for oil and natural gas have been volatile and currently oil and natural gas prices are significantly above historic levels. These markets will likely continue to be volatile in the future and current record prices for oil and natural gas may decline in the future. The prices we may receive for any future production, and the levels of this production, depend on numerous factors beyond our control. These factors include the following:
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Lower oil and natural gas prices may not only decrease our future revenues but also may reduce the amount of oil and natural gas that we can produce economically. A substantial or extended decline in oil or natural gas prices may reduce our earnings, cash flow and working capital. The leases in which the Company has a working interest allow the Company to produce only to a depth of 1000 feet.
Drilling for and producing oil and natural gas are high risk activities with many uncertainties that could substantially increase our costs and reduce our profitability.
Oil and natural gas exploration is subject to numerous risks beyond our control; including the risk that drilling will not result in any commercially viable oil or natural gas reserves. Failure to successfully discover oil or natural gas resources in properties in which we have oil and gas leases may materially adversely affect our operations and financial condition.
The total cost of drilling, completing and operating wells will be uncertain before drilling commences. Overruns in budgeted expenditures are common risks that can make a particular project uneconomical. Further, many factors may curtail, delay or cancel drilling, including the following:
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Oil and Gas Operations Involve Many Physical Hazards
Natural hazards, such as excessive underground pressures, may cause costly and dangerous blowouts or make further operations on a particular well financially or physically impractical. Similarly, the testing and completion of oil and gas wells involves a high degree of risk arising from operational failures, such as blowouts, fires, pollution, collapsed casing, loss of equipment and numerous other mechanical and technical problems. Any of these hazards may result in substantial losses to us or liabilities to third parties. These could include claims for bodily injuries, reservoir damage, loss of reserves, environmental damage and other damages to people or property. Any successful claim against us would probably require us to spend large amounts on legal fees and any successful claim may make us liable for substantial damages. The Company currently does not carry insurance to cover any of these risks.
Our Dependence On Outside Equipment and Service Providers May Hurt Our Profitability
We need to obtain logging equipment and cementing and well treatment services in the area of our operations. Several factors, including increased competition in the area, may limit their availability. Longer waits and higher prices for equipment and services may reduce our profitability.
The Oil and Gas Industry Is Highly Competitive and There Is No Assurance That We Will Be Successful In Acquiring Any Further Leases
The oil and gas industry is intensely competitive. We compete with numerous individuals and companies, including major oil and gas companies, which have substantially greater technical, financial and operational resources and staffs. Accordingly, there is a high degree of competition for desirable oil and gas leases, suitable properties for drilling operations and necessary drilling equipment, as well as access to funds. We cannot predict if the necessary funds can be raised. There are also other competitors that have operations in our potential areas of interest and the presence of these competitors could adversely affect our ability to acquire additional leases.
Oil and Gas Operations Are Subject To Comprehensive Regulation Which May Cause Substantial Delays or Require Capital Outlays In Excess Of Those Anticipated, Causing An Adverse Effect On Our Company.
Oil and gas operations are subject to federal, state, and local laws relating to the protection of the environment, including laws regulating removal of natural resources from the ground and the discharge of materials into the environment. Oil and gas operations are also subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations which seek to maintain health and safety standards by regulating the design and use of drilling methods and equipment. Various permits from government bodies are required for drilling operations to be conducted; no assurance can be given that such permits will be received. Environmental standards imposed by federal, provincial, or local authorities may be changed and any such changes may have material adverse effects on our activities. Moreover, compliance with such laws may cause substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated, thus causing an adverse effect on us. Additionally, we may be subject to liability for pollution or other environmental damages. To date we have not been required to spend any material amount on compliance with environmental regulations. However, we may be required to do so in future and this may affect our ability to expand or maintain our operations.
We May Incur Losses As A Result Of Title Deficiencies
We purchase working and revenue interests in the oil and natural gas leasehold interests upon which we will perform our exploration activities from third parties or directly from the mineral fee owners. The existence of a material title deficiency can render a lease worthless and can adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Title insurance covering mineral leaseholds is not generally available and often we forego the expense of retaining lawyers to examine the title to the mineral interest to be placed under lease or already placed under lease until the drilling block is assembled and ready to be drilled. As is customary in our industry, we rely upon the judgment of oil and natural gas lease brokers or independent landmen who perform field work in examining records in the appropriate governmental offices and abstract facilities before attempting to acquire or place under lease a specific mineral interest. Where, despite our efforts, title deficiencies exist, we risk loss of some or all of our interest in the affected properties or possible economic adjustment where we may have overpaid or underpaid one or more economic interest owners.
Limited Access to Qualified Personnel
To be effective, the Company needs persons with the skills necessary to conduct the proposed oil and gas business. The Company is continually trying to attract and retain qualified personnel to conduct the proposed oil and gas business. The Company has lacked the resources to train personnel, so it needs to find persons with the required experience, understanding, ability and effectiveness. The Company's financial position has made this difficult and the inability to attract and retain appropriate personnel may have a materially adverse effect upon the Company and its operations.
Legal and Regulatory Risk
Laws and regulations, including securities laws and regulations, applicable to the Company's business and operations are extensive and complex. As a start up business with limited personnel and funding, the Company has taken actions without being able to fully ascertain their legal effect and potential conflict with applicable law and regulations. The Company believes that this situation often pertains to minimally-funded new businesses which are in a financial position similar to that of the Company. As a result, actions taken by the Company could subject it to regulatory review and challenge, and involve it in legal or administrative proceedings, that could have a material adverse affect on the Company.
Our Board of Directors Has No Independent Directors and We Have Not Instituted Corporate Governance Policies or Procedures
Our Board of Directors has no director who may be considered independent. Further, we do not have an audit committee, a nominating committee, or any other corporate governance committee. Thus, our shareholders do not have the benefits or protections associated with corporate governance controls and other corporate oversight mechanisms overseen by independent directors
Risks Related To Our Common Stock
The limited trading volume in our common stock may depress our stock price. Our common stock is currently traded on a limited basis on the NASDAQ Bulletin Board (“BB”). The quotation of our common stock on the BB does not assure that a meaningful, consistent and liquid trading market currently exists. We cannot predict whether a more active market for our common stock will develop in the future. In the absence of an active trading market, investors may have difficulty buying and selling our common stock. Market visibility for our common stock may be limited. A lack of visibility of our common stock may have a depressive effect on the market price for our common stock.
The Issuance of Shares Upon Exercise of Outstanding Warrants May Cause Immediate and Substantial Dilution Of Our Existing Shareholders
The issuance of shares upon exercise of warrants may result in substantial dilution to the interests of other shareholders. In addition, such shares would increase the number of shares in the "public float" and could depress the market price for our Common Stock.
We Have Never Declared or Paid Cash Dividends On Our Common Stock. We Currently Intend To Retain Future Earnings, if any, to Finance the Operation, Development and Expansion Of Our Business
We do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Payment of future cash dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, contractual restrictions, capital requirements, business prospects and other factors that our board of directors considers relevant. Accordingly, investors will only see a return on their investment if the value of our securities appreciates.
Our Common Stock Is Subject To Penny Stock Rules Which Limit the Market For Our Common Stock
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a "penny stock," for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require:
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Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.
Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the "penny stock" rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our Common Stock and cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
Concentration of Share Ownership Gives Insiders Control
Our current management owns a significant amount of the common stock, giving them influence or control in corporate transactions and other matters, and their interests could differ from those of other stockholders. The aggregate percentage of Company stock owned by current directors and executive officers as well as warrants held by management is 18.9%.
Our former President, Mark Neuhaus and/or his wife, Nicole B. Neuhaus beneficially control approximately 17.6% of the existing common stock. In addition Mark Neuhaus caused the Company to issue to him a convertible note in the principal amount of $1,199,886 which bears interest at 8% per annum and is convertible into 4,285,306 shares of the Company’s common stock
Possibility That No Public Market or Only a Limited Public Market Will Be Established for the Common Stock of TX Holdings
In or about March 2007, NASD Regulation, Inc. cleared a broker's request for an unpriced quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board for TX Holdings'. Sales from inception have been sporadic and have ranged from $.04 to $1.05 a share. See MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
The Company has its principal leases in Putnam, Texas. The Company is currently utilizing office space of Masada Oil, a company that Bobby Fellers, a director of the Company owns and that currently performs some of our field operations.The Company's headquarters are located at 12080 Virginia Blvd. Ashland, Kentucky 41102. Our telephone number is (606) 928-1131. Management believes that these properties will be sufficient for its current and immediately foreseeable administrative needs. The Company does not hold any investments or interests in real estate other than the oil and gas Leases it holds for its operational needs. The Company currently seeks additional oil and gas leases for operational purposes, which is an essential part of operations of any oil and gas production company.
We are an oil and gas exploration and production company that uses the history of old fields, geophysical exploration and development techniques to identify oil and gas wells that are now considered to be economical feasible based on the current and predicted future price of oil and gas. It is the Company's current plan to re-enter old wells in a confined area and then utilize water flood techniques to produce the wells. Water flood techniques work well on shallow wells to push the oil to the producing wells to facilitate recovery. The two leases in which the company currently owns a working interest allow the Company to produce to a depth of 1,000 feet from the surface. It is the Company's intention to initially place these leases into production in the shallow development to produce cash flow for the Company. Once these wells are in production the Company will then consider the opportunity for deeper drilling.
We are presently in the process of raising additional capital to develop the Park’s lease. The Park's Lease is a single lease containing 320 acres. The field is located in the counties of Callahan and Eastland, Texas.
Lease and Royalty Terms-Parks Lease
This lease includes 320 acres in which we have a 75% working interest. The land owners of this lease own a 12.5% royalty interest in the production. Masada Oil and Gas owns a 25 % working interest in the lease. The Company purchased this lease from Masada Oil and Gas as part of the purchase of Contract Area 1. The Company’s obligation is to pay for the refurbishment of the wells and the infrastructure of the lease. There are currently 22 wells on this lease with 10 currently producing wells. The current production on this lease has averaged between 2 to 3 bbls per day and, the Company anticipates raising the production to 6 to 8 bbls per day with the on-going well rework program. The lease provides that the Company is limited to production from 1,000 feet and above.
Oil and Gas Reserve Analyses
Currently the leases that have been acquired have not been developed in a way that allows our Petroleum Engineers to assign estimated net proved oil and gas reserves and the present value of estimated cash flows from those reserves. The Company is currently performing work on the Parks Lease to provide the required information of logging each well to provide the information to the Petroleum Engineers. The Company currently has no proved reserves on the leases. The Company is currently working to establish reserves and has had some limited production to-date.
Management is currently aware of no pending, past or present litigation involving the Company which management believes could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
TX Holdings had filled an action in Dade County, Florida in District Circuit #11, case number 06-14396CA04 entitled TX Holdings, Inc vs. Darren Bloom. The Company brought an action against Mr. Bloom for breach of contract, damages and for the cancellation of common stock issued to Mr. Bloom pursuant to a three year employment contract. Mr. Bloom resigned from the Company on March 17, 2006, after serving only 9 months. Mr. Bloom owned 2,000,000 shares of TX Holdings common stock. In 2009, The Company reached an agreement with Mr. Bloom whereby he retained 700,000 shares and returned 1,300,000 shares to the Company.
On November 17, 2009 the Company filed a legal claim in the Miami Circuit Court against several defendants for alleged services and reimbursed expenses paid by the Company. The claim stipulates that the defendants did not perform any services on TX Holdings behalf which would have entitled them to receive compensation or reimbursement of expenses. A favorable legal claim settlement on behalf of the Company will include 1) The recall and return of approximately 10,000,000 shares of the company’s stock to be reclassified to treasury stock, 2) the write–off of a recorded debt and interest claimed by a prior officer of the Company, 3) A favorable monetary settlement from a prior legal service provider and 4) Compensation from the Company’s claim on the disputed investment on a third party Oil/Gas producing field. A court hearing is scheduled for February 2, 2011 to determine the jurisdiction where the claim will be adjudicated.
Except as disclosed above, the Company has no material legal proceedings in which any director, officer or affiliate of the Company, any owner of record or beneficially of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, or security holder is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company.
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Market Information
The common stock of TX Holdings is currently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board, under the symbol TXHG.
The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices of our Common Stock for the periods indicated. The quotations set forth below reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
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September 30, 2009
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As of September 30, 2010 there were approximately 875 holders of record of our common stock.
The ability of an individual shareholder to trade his or her shares in a particular state may be subject to various rules and regulations of that state. A number of states require that an issuer's securities be registered in their state or appropriately exempted from registration before the securities are permitted to trade in that state. The Company has no present plans to register its securities in any particular state, although it may take action that will allow it to receive appropriate exemption.
The shares of TX Holdings' common stock are subject to the provisions of Section 15(g) and Rule 15g-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), commonly referred to as the "penny stock" rule. The Commission generally defines penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price less than $5.00 per share, subject to specified exceptions. Section 15(g) sets forth requirements for transactions in penny stocks and Rule 15g-9(d)(1) incorporates the definition of penny stock as that used in Rule 3a51-1 of the Exchange Act. Rule 3a51-1 provides that any equity security is considered to be a penny stock unless that security is registered and traded on a national securities exchange meeting specified criteria set by the Commission; authorized for quotation on The NASDAQ Stock Market; issued by a registered investment company; excluded from the definition on the basis of price (at least $5.00 per share) or the issuer's net tangible assets; or exempted from the definition by the Commission. As a result, trading in TX Holdings' common stock is subject to additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell penny stocks to persons other than established customers and accredited investors, generally persons with assets in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with their spouse.
For transactions covered by these rules, broker-dealers must make a special suitability determination for the purchase of such securities and must have received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to the purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require the delivery, prior to the first transaction, of a risk disclosure document relating to the penny stock market. A broker-dealer also must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, and current quotations for the securities. Finally, monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stocks held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks. Consequently, these rules may restrict the ability of broker-dealers to trade and/or maintain a market in TX Holdings' common stock and may affect the ability of shareholders to sell their shares.
Dividends
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Holders
As of September 30, 2010 and 2009, TX Holdings has issued and outstanding 53,041,897 and 47,636,897 and shares of common stock respectively.
Of the total 53,041,897 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2010, 26,638,376 shares were deemed "restricted securities," as defined by the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) when issued to their registered owner and continues to have their restricted status noted on the books of Company’s transfer agent. Certificates representing such shares bear an appropriate restrictive legend and their sale is subject to Rule 144 under the Act.
In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person (or persons whose shares are aggregated) who has beneficially owned restricted shares of the Company for at least six months, is entitled to sell, within any three-month period, an amount of shares that does not exceed the greater of (i) the average weekly trading volume in the Company's common stock, as reported through the automated quotation system of a registered securities association, during the four calendar weeks preceding such sale or (ii) 1% of the shares then outstanding. A person who is not deemed to be an "affiliate" of the Company (as the term "affiliate" is defined in the Act), and has not been an affiliate for the most recent three months, and who has held restricted shares for at least two years would be entitled to sell such shares without regard to the resale limitations of Rule 144.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2010, the Company issued Common stock to raise capital, compensate employees and professionals, and to settle liabilities as follows:
On October 6, 2008, the Company issued a total of 200,000 shares for services. The shares were issued to several contract personnel and were valued at $24,000 based on the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of issuance.
On January 9, 2009, the Company issued a total of 1,250,000 shares for services. The shares were issued to several contract personnel and were valued at $125,000 based on the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of issuance.
On February 5, 2009, Darren Bloom returned 1,300,000 shares to the Company in settlement of legal dispute over compensation.
On February 27, 2009, the Company issued 2,581,073 shares to two shareholders in payment for outstanding cash advances to the Company. The shares were valued at $258,108 based on the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of issuance.
On February 27, 2009, the Company issued a total of 750,000 shares for services. The shares were issued to several contract personnel and were valued at $75,000 based on the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of issuance.
On February 27, 2009, the Company sold 100,000 shares to private investors for cash proceeds of $10,000.
On August 12, 2009, the Company issued 250,000 shares of restricted common stock for services. The services were valued at $20,000.
On August 12, 2009 the Company sold 100,000 shares to a private investor for cash proceeds of $10,000.
On October 6, 2009, the Company sold 300,000 shares to private investors for cash proceeds of $15,000.
On December 1, 2009, the Company sold 200,000 shares to a private investor for cash proceeds of $10,000.
On December 8, 2009, the Company sold 500,000 shares to a private investor for cash proceeds of $25,000.
On December 8, 2009, the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock for services, The services were valued at $177,500 based on the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of issuance.
On December 10, 2009 the Company sold 100,000 shares to a private investor for cash proceeds of $5,000.
On February 16, 2010 the Company sold 350,000 shares to private investors for cash proceeds of $17,500.
On February 16, 2010, the Company issued 580,000 shares of restricted common stock for services. The services were valued at $41, 760 based on the quoted market price of the Company’s stock on the date of issuance.
On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 275,000 shares of restricted common stock for services. The services were valued at $20,625 based on the quoted market price of the Company’s stock on the date of issuance.
On March 18, 2010, the Company sold 400,000 shares to a private investor for cash proceeds of $20,000.
On April 26, 2010, the Company sold 200,000 shares to a private investor for cash proceeds of $10,000.
Share Repurchases
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Introduction
The following discussion is intended to facilitate an understanding of our business and results of operations and includes forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. It should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements.
The Company has never earned a profit, and has incurred an accumulated deficit of $14,447,602 as of September 30, 2010. As of September 30, 2006, the Company had raised $1,240,000 in equity. The Company has used these funds to purchase or place deposits on three oil and gas fields to begin its operations as an oil and gas exploration and production company. Revenues derived from the planned production and sale of oil will be based on the evaluation and development of fields. If our development plan is successful, it is estimated it will take approximately one year to reach production levels to sufficiently capitalize the Company on an ongoing basis. During this initial ramp up period, the Company believes it will need to raise additional funds to fully develop its fields, purchase equipment and meet general administrative expenses. The Company may seek both debt and equity financing. The Company currently has in excess of twenty two wells located Texas. Each of the wells will need to be reworked to establish production at a cost of approximately $7,000 to $10,000 per well. Initial production from each well is estimated to be between two to five barrels per day. Once initial production has been established the Company intends to begin a water flood program that injects water into the oil producing zone through injector wells. The water then forces the oil towards the producing well and, if successful, may increase production of each well up to an estimated four to seven barrels per day per well. If the Company is able to produce its wells upon the re-completion the Company revenues will exceed current operating expenses if 40 barrels of oil is produced and the price of oil remains above $55.00 per barrel. The Company's success is dependent on if and how quickly it can reach these levels of production. The Company plans to use all revenues for general corporate purposes as well as, future expansion of its current oil producing properties and the acquisition of other oil and gas properties. There is no certainty that the Company can achieve profitable levels of production or that it will be able to raise additional capital through any means.
Results of Operations
Year Ended September 30, 2010 Compared With Year Ended September 30, 2009
Revenues from Operations- Revenues for the year ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 were $20,252 and $6,904 respectively. On December 5, 2004, the Company began to structure itself into an oil and gas production and exploration company. The Company has an oil and gas lease in the counties of Eastland and Callahan, Texas and has begun development of oil and gas. The company received its first revenues from oil and gas operations in March, 2008. In the next fiscal year, it is the Company’s intent to increase production by placing additional wells into operation. Since it ceased its former business operations, the Company has devoted its efforts to research prospective leases and business combinations and secure financing.
Expenses from Continuing Operations - The Company incurred operating expenses of $1,033,410 for the fiscal year ended September 30,2010; a decrease of $122,563 compared to $1,155,973 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. The operating expense decrease is primarily attributed to: lower stock based compensation of $74,115, lower legal fees of $124,447, and lower payroll of $123,000.The favorable variance was partially offset by a 2010 fixed asset write-off for the amount of $252,181.
Net Loss - For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 the Company incurred a loss of $1,141,303 compared to a loss of $1,276,127 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, a loss decrease of $134,824. The major reasons for the Company having a lower net loss during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 can be attributed to:. Lower stock based compensation, lower legal fees and lower payroll which amounted to a favorable variance in 2010 of $74,115, $124,447 and $123,000 respectively. The favorable variance was partially offset by the $252,181 Contract Area-1 fixed asset write-off. A fixed asset impairment loss for the amount of $302,560 was recorded in September 30, 2010 this loss was more than offset by an impairment loss for Contract Area-1 of $315,866 and an asset write-off of $68,222 recorded in September 30, 2009.
Net Operating Loss Carry forward for Tax Purposes
The Company has tax net operating loss carry forwards totaling approximately $4,400,000, expiring in 2018 through 2030. Approximately $1,200,000 of net operating losses was incurred prior to December 12, 2002 at which date MA&N acquired 51% of the Company and are consequently subject to certain limitation described in section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company estimates that, due to the limitations and expiration dates, only $424,000 of the net operating losses incurred prior to December 12, 2002 will be available to offset future taxable income.
There can be no assurance that these deferred tax assets can ever be used. A deferred tax asset can be used only if there is future taxable income, as to which there can be no assurance in the case of the Company.
Liquidity
At September 30, 2010 the Company had a cash balance of $5,848. As of September 30, 2009 the Company had a cash balance of $6,588. This is a result of work that has been completed in the oil & gas fields and the purchase of the fields. Property and equipment was $188,702 as of September 30, 2010 compared to $771,752 as of September 30, 2009, The investment in the oil and gas fields has caused the Company a liquidity crisis. The Company has been able to borrow money from William Shrewsbury primarily to resolve the Company's liquidity needs. The Company completed its testing required by the Texas Railroad Commission as of December 28, 2007. This will allow the Company to increase production on the oil wells on the Parks lease. While the Company anticipates generating greater revenue beginning in the second quarter of 2011 the amount of production will not be sufficient to meet all of the Company's liquidity needs.
Historically the Company has lacked liquidity, a result of insufficient financing alternatives available to the Company and the lack of a business strategy that produced significant revenues. Since MA&N took a controlling interest in the Company in December 2002, Mr. Neuhaus has claimed that he provided loans for operating purposes to the Company in the amount of $1,199,886 for operating purposes as of September 30, 2010. Mr. Shrewsbury has also provided the company with a short term loan of $289,997 as well as advances in the amount of $27,700. As of September 30, 2010, the Company has a recorded liability of $62,719 owed to Dexter & Dexter, Attorneys at Law for attorneys’ fees and the sum of $261,077 to Jose Fuentes as payment for service.
During the 2007 fiscal year Mark Neuhaus caused the Company to issue him a note for $1,199,886 for advances he made on behalf of the Company and which the Company disputes. This disputed obligation is set forth in a convertible promissory note which pays interest at 8% per annum effective September 28, 2007. The conversion price for common stock is twenty-eight cents per share. The note is for two years and provides that it may be converted at any time during that period.
Based on current expectations, the Company will need to find additional sources of financing to meet our general corporate needs as well as the large capital requirements necessary for the production of the oil and gas in the wells we currently operate and lease, and the acquisition of additional oil and gas producing properties.
The Company currently requires operating capital of approximately $30,000 per month to meet current obligations. At this time the Company has no material revenue and is unable to meet its current obligations. In the past the Company has been able to raise capital from its shareholders/officers through stock-based compensation and advances. The Company will require the officers of the Company to continue to receive stock-based compensation and the Company will need to borrow or raise sufficient equity capitalization to meet its current obligations. In addition the Company will need to raise approximately $200,000 in working capital to complete the refurbishment and development of the leases it currently owns. If the Company is unable to raise sufficient capital to refurbish and develop its fields, it will need to find working interest partners to assist in the development of its oil and gas leases. The Company’s primary challenge is to generate higher revenue from its oil and gas leases.
The Company's balance sheets as of September 30, 2010 and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders deficit and cash flows for the years then ended have been audited by Turner, Stone and Company, LLP. The September 30, 2009 Financial Statements were audited by Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP. Both auditing firms are independent registered public accountants. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and pursuant to Regulation S-K as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and are included herein in response to Part F/S of this Form 10-K. The financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern.