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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008
[_] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period to
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Commission file number 33-00215
UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MONTANA 81-0305822
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
P.O. BOX 643, THOMPSON FALLS, MONTANA 59873
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (406) 827-3523
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined by
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
YES No X
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At May 15, 2008 the registrant had outstanding 42,801,524 shares of par value
$0.01 common stock.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See
the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller
reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [_] Accelerated filer [_] Non-accelerated filer [_]
Smaller reporting company [X] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED MARCH 31, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: Financial Statements.................................................1-8
Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations
and Financial Condition ............................................8-10
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk.............11
Item 4: Controls and Procedures...............................................11
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings.....................................................12
Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds...........12
Item 3: Defaults upon Senior Securities.......................................12
Item 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders...................12
Item 5: Other Information.....................................................12
Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K......................................12
SIGNATURE.....................................................................13
CERTIFICATIONS.............................................................14-15
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(UNAUDITED)
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2008 2007
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 23,624 $ 81,747
Accounts receivable, less allowance
for doubtful accounts of $30,000 131,950 168,676
Inventories 215,040 252,614
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Total current assets 370,614 503,037
Properties, plants and equipment, net 2,782,768 2,777,116
Restricted cash for reclamation bonds 65,736 65,736
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Total assets $ 3,219,118 $ 3,345,889
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Checks issued and payable $ 54,580 $ 69,484
Accounts payable 695,502 808,748
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 142,367 113,612
Other accrued liabilities 102,075 99,851
Deferred revenue 288,929 287,238
Accrued interest payable 27,231 25,231
Payable to related parties 255,352 254,085
Convertible note payable to a related party 100,000 100,000
Long-term debt, current 78,384 91,890
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Total current liabilities 1,744,420 1,850,139
Deferred revenue, noncurrent 640,000 640,000
Long-term debt, noncurrent 25,852 19,711
Accrued reclamation and remediation costs, noncurrent 107,500 107,500
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Total liabilities 2,517,772 2,617,350
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized:
Series A: no shares issued and outstanding -- --
Series B: 750,000 shares issued and outstanding
(liquidation preference $847,500 at December 31, 2007) 7,500 7,500
Series C: 177,904 shares issued and outstanding
(liquidation preference $97,847 at December 31, 2007) 1,779 1,779
Series D: 1,751,005 shares issued and outstanding
(liquidation preference and cumulative dividends of
$4,549,838 at December 31, 2007) 17,509 17,509
Common stock, $0.01 par vaue, 50,000,000 shares authorized;
42,801,524 and 42,519,243 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 428,015 425,192
Additional paid-in capital 21,354,426 21,243,249
Accumulated deficit (21,107,883) (20,966,690)
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Total stockholders' equity 701,346 728,539
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 3,219,118 $ 3,345,889
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2008 MARCH 31, 2007
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ANTIMONY DIVISION
Revenues $ 1,113,742 $ 1,094,057
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Cost of sales:
Production costs 824,728 757,966
Depreciation 3,486 5,125
Freight and delivery 65,785 64,019
General and administrative 21,532 3,793
Direct sales expense 11,250 9,870
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Total cost of sales 926,781 840,773
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Gross profit - antimony 186,961 253,284
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ZEOLITE DIVISION
Revenues 313,652 255,708
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Cost of sales:
Production costs 266,323 298,372
Depreciation 46,199 29,270
Freight and delivery 19,223 15,982
General and administrative 37,424 25,293
Royalties 40,122 30,136
Direct sales expense 20,300 10,465
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Total cost of sales 429,591 409,518
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Gross profit (loss) - zeolite (115,939) (153,810)
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Total revenues - combined 1,427,394 1,349,765
Total cost of sales - combined 1,356,372 1,250,291
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Gross profit - combined 71,022 99,474
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Other operating (income) expenses:
Corporate general and administrative 127,678 96,267
Exploration expense 83,756 79,629
Gain on sale of properties, plants and equipment (41,268) (59,048)
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Other operating (income) expenses 170,166 116,848
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Income (loss) from operations (99,144) (17,374)
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Other expenses:
Interest expense, net 7,846 5,203
Factoring expense 34,203 22,211
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Other expenses 42,049 27,414
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Net loss $ (141,193) $ (44,788)
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Net loss per share of common stock - basic and diluted $ (0.003) NIL
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Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding 42,645,817 40,213,987
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2008 MARCH 31, 2007
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net loss $ (141,193) $ (44,788)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by
operating activities:
Depreciation expense 49,685 34,395
Deferred financing costs as interest expense -- 1,875
Gain on sale of properties, plants and equipment (41,268) (59,048)
Change in:
Accounts receivable 36,726 (79,266)
Inventories 37,574 114,439
Restricted cash for reclamation bonds -- 3,764
Accounts payable (119,221) (137,942)
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 28,755 35,854
Other accrued liabilities 2,224 2,106
Deferred revenue 1,691 (728)
Accrued interest payable 2,000 (3,359)
Payable to related parties 1,267 (33,330)
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Net cash used by operating activities (141,760) (166,028)
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchase of properties, plants and equipment (49,363) (314,111)
Proceeds from sale of properties, plants and equipment 41,268 59,048
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Net cash used by investing activities (8,095) (255,063)
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock and warrants, net of commissions 114,001 294,000
Principal payments of long-term debt (7,365) (79,777)
Change in checks issued and payable (14,904) 7,105
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Net cash provided by financing activities 91,732 221,328
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (58,123) (199,763)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 81,747 218,365
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 23,624 $ 18,602
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Properties, plants & equipment acquired with accounts payable $ 5,978 $ 38,685
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:
UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the
Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America for interim financial information, as well as the
instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.
In the opinion of the Company's management, all adjustments (consisting of
only normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation
of the interim financial statements have been included. Operating results
for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending
December 31, 2008. Certain consolidated financial statement amounts for the
three month period ended March 31, 2007 have been reclassified to conform to
the 2008 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the net loss
or accumulated deficit as previously reported.
For further information refer to the financial statements and footnotes
thereto in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended
December 31, 2007.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which
assumes realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal
course of business. At March 31, 2008, the Company had negative working
capital of approximately $1,370,000, an accumulated deficit of approximately
$21.1 million, and total stockholders' equity of approximately $700,000. In
addition, the Company has minimal available authorized shares available to
sell in order to raise additional funds (see Note 5). These factors, among
others, indicate that there is substantial doubt that the Company will be
able to meet its obligations and continue in existence as a going concern.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments that may be
necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2. LOSS PER COMMON SHARE:
The Company accounts for its loss per common share according to the
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 "Earnings Per Share"
("SFAS No. 128"). Under the provisions of SFAS No. 128, primary and fully
diluted earnings per share are replaced with basic and diluted earnings per
share. Basic earnings per share is arrived at by dividing net loss available
to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding, and does not include the impact of any potentially dilutive
common stock equivalents. Common stock equivalents, including warrants to
purchase the Company's common stock (approximately 7,126,127 shares at March
31, 2008) and common stock issuable upon the conversion of a convertible
note payable, including accrued interest (approximately 700,000 shares at
March 31, 2008) are excluded from the calculations when their effect is
antidilutive.
3. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
The Company's management believes that USAC is currently in substantial
compliance with environmental regulatory requirements and that its accrued
environmental reclamation and remediation costs are representative of
management's estimate of costs required to fulfill its reclamation and
remediation obligations. Such costs are accrued at the time the expenditure
becomes probable and the costs can reasonably be estimated. The Company
recognizes, however, that in some cases future environmental expenditures
cannot be reliably determined due to the uncertainty of specific remediation
methods, conflicts between regulating agencies relating to remediation
methods and environmental law interpretations, and changes in environmental
laws and regulations. Any changes to the Company's reclamation plans as a
result of these factors could have an adverse effect on the Company's
operations. The range of possible losses in excess of the amounts accrued
cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
In March of 2007, the Company sustained an industrial accident at the BRZ
mine. Based upon preliminary discussions with federal safety regulators, the
Company has recorded an estimated penalty of $100,140 as of March 31, 2008;
the actual amount could differ from this estimate.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:
UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED), CONTINUED:
4. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company has two operating segments, antimony and zeolite. Management
reviews and evaluates the operating segments exclusive of interest and
factoring expenses. Therefore, interest expense is not allocated to the
segments. Selected information with respect to segments is as follows:
FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED
AND AS OF
MARCH 31, 2008
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Capital expenditures:
Antimony
United States $ --
Mexico 7,559
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Subtotal Antimony 7,559
Zeolite 47,778
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$ 55,337
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Properties, plants and equipment, net:
Antimony
United States $ 113,726
Mexico 958,040
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Subtotal Antimony 1,071,766
Zeolite 1,711,002
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$ 2,782,768
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Inventory:
Antimony
United States $ 175,752
Mexico --
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Subtotal Antimony 175,752
Zeolite 39,288
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$ 215,040
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Total Assets:
Antimony
United States $ 437,211
Mexico 958,040
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Subtotal Antimony 1,395,251
Zeolite 1,798,143
Corporate 25,724
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$ 3,219,118
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:
UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED), CONTINUED:
5. COMMON STOCK
The Company's Articles of Incorporation authorize 50,000,000 shares of $0.01
par value common stock available for issuance with such rights and
preferences, including liquidation, dividend, conversion and voting rights,
as the Board of Directors may determine. At March 31, 2008, the number of
common shares outstanding and reserved is as follows:
Common shares issued and outstanding 42,801,524
Allocated shares for:
Warrants to purchase common stock 7,126,127
Conversion of note payable, including accrued interest 700,000
United States Antimony Corporation 2000 stock plan 500,000
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8,326,127
Total outstanding and reserved 51,127,651
Authorized shares 50,000,000
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Number of shares overallocated (1,127,651)
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In addition, the Company has shares of Series D stock of 1,751,005 and
warrants for purchase of 111,185 shares of Series D stock that is
convertible on a one to one basis for shares of common stock. However, such
conversion is subject to the availability of authorized but unissued shares
of common stock.
In order to ensure that the number of shares outstanding does not exceed the
amount authorized, the Company has no plans on selling additional shares of
common stock in the near future, will not authorize any grants under the
stock plan, and the president of the Company will not convert the note
payable due him. The Company plans to pursue increasing its authorized
shares during the second quarter of 2008. In the meantime, the Company is
not able to raise funds by selling shares of its common stock (see going
concern discussion in Note 1).
6. ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
Effective January 1, 2008, we adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157, "Fair
Value Measurements", for our financial assets and financial liabilities
without a material effect on our results of operations and financial
position. The effective date of SFAS No. 157 for non-financial assets and
non-financial liabilities has been deferred by FSP 157-2 to fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2008, and we do not anticipate the impact of
adopting SFAS 157 for non-financial and non-financial liabilities to have a
material impact on our results of operations and financial position.
SFAS No. 157 expands disclosure requirements to include the following
information for each major category of assets and liabilities that are
measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
The fair value measurement;
a. The level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value
measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value
measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
or liabilities (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level
2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3);
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION, CONTINUED:
UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED), CONTINUED:
b. For fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances,
separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the
following:
1) Total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized),
segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes
in net assets), and a description of where those gains or losses
included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the
statement of income (or activities);
2) The amount of these gains or losses attributable to the change in
unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities
still held at the reporting period date and a description of where
those unrealized gains or losses are reported;
3) Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net); and
4) Transfers in and/or out of Level 3.
At March 31, 2008, the company has no assets or liabilities that are
measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
We also adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for
Financial Liabilities", effective January 1, 2008. SFAS No. 159 permits
entities to choose to measure many financial assets and financial
liabilities at fair value. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 has not had a
material effect on our financial position or results of operations as of and
for the three months ended March 31, 2008.
7. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In December 2007, the FASB revised SFAS No. 141 "Business Combinations". The
revised standard is effective for transactions where the acquisition date is
on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on
or after December 15, 2008. SFAS No. 141(R) will change the accounting for
the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination, as
follows:
o Acquisition costs will be generally expensed as incurred;
o Noncontrolling interests (formally known as "minority interests") will
be valued at fair value at the acquisition date;
o Acquired contingent liabilities will be recorded at fair value at the
acquisition date and subsequently measured at either the higher of such
amount or the amount determined under existing guidance for
non-acquired contingencies;
o In-process research and development will be recorded at fair value as
an indefinite-lived intangible asset at the acquisition date;
o Restructuring costs associated with a business combination will be
generally expensed subsequent to the acquisition date; and
o Changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and income tax
uncertainties after the acquisition date generally will affect income
tax expense.
The adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) does not currently have a material effect on
our consolidated financial statements. However, any future business
acquisitions occurring on or after the beginning of the first annual
reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008 will be accounted
for in accordance with this statement.
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UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED), CONTINUED:
In December 2007, FASB issued SFAS No. 160 "Non Controlling Interests in
consolidated financial statements - an amendment of ARB No. 51," which is
effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning
on or after December 15, 2008. SFAS No. 160 amends ARB 51 to establish
accounting and reporting standards for the non controlling ownership
interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. The
Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this statement on
our consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION
GENERAL
This report contains both historical and prospective statements concerning
the Company and its operations. Prospective statements (known as
"forward-looking statements") may or may not prove true with the passage of
time because of future risks and uncertainties. The Company cannot predict
what factors might cause actual results to differ materially from those
indicated by prospective statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTH
PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2007.
The Company's operations resulted in a net loss of $141,193 for the
three-month period ended March 31, 2008, compared with a net loss of $44,788
for the same period ended March 31, 2007. The increase in the loss for the
first quarter of 2008 compared to the similar period of 2007 is primarily
due to an increase in the production costs of antimony, in addition to
increased corporate general and administrative professional fees, decreased
losses from the Zeolite Division and increases in exploration costs.
ANTIMONY DIVISION:
Total revenues from antimony product sales for the first quarter of 2008
were $1,113,742 compared with $1,094,057 for the comparable quarter of 2007,
an increase of $19,685. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2008,
74% of the Company's revenues from antimony product sales were from sales to
one customer. Sales of antimony products during the first quarter of 2008
consisted of 442,010 pounds at an average sale price of $2.52 per pound.
During the first quarter of 2007, sales of antimony products consisted of
470,892 pounds at an average sale price of $2.32 per pound.
The cost of antimony production was $824,728, or $1.87 per pound sold during
the first quarter of 2008 compared to $757,966 or $1.67 per pound sold
during the first quarter of 2007. The increase in price per pound was
primarily due to increased costs of raw materials.
Antimony depreciation for the first quarter of 2008 was $3,486 which was
comparable to $5,125 for the first quarter of 2007.
Antimony freight and delivery expense for the first quarter of 2008 was
$65,785 compared to $64,019 during the first quarter of 2007. The increase
was due to the increase of freight costs.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION, CONTINUED
General and administrative expenses in the antimony division were $21,532
during the first quarter of 2008 compared to $3,793 during the same quarter
in 2007. The increase is due to an increase in finance charges on purchases,
increased travel expenses and increased insurance expenses.
Antimony sales expenses were $11,250 for the first quarter of 2008 compared
to $9,870 for the same quarter in 2007.
ZEOLITE DIVISION:
Total revenue from sales of zeolite products during the first quarter of
2008 were $313,652 at an average sales price of $124.12 per ton, compared
with the same quarter sales in 2007 of $255,708 at an average sales price of
$132.29 per ton. The increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2008
compared to the same quarter of 2007 was primarily due to the increase of
594 tons of zeolite sold during the first quarter of 2008.
The cost of zeolite production was $266,323, or $105.39 per ton sold, for
the first quarter of 2008 compared to $298,372, or $154.36 per ton sold,
during the first quarter of 2007. The increase was due to the sale of 594
more tons of zeolite during the first quarter of 2008 than in the first
quarter of 2007.
Zeolite depreciation for the first quarter of 2008 was $46,199 compared to
$29,270 for the first quarter of 2007. The increase in depreciation is due
to the continued purchase of capital assets associated with zeolite
production.
Zeolite freight and delivery for the first quarter of 2008 was $19,223
compared to $15,982 for the first quarter of 2007. The increase is due to an
increase in tons of zeolite sold during the first quarter of 2008.
During the first quarter of 2008, the Company incurred costs totaling
$37,424 associated with general and administrative expenses at Bear River
Zeolite Company, compared to $25,293 of such expenses in the comparable
quarter of 2007. The increase was primarily due to increases in travel
expenses.
Zeolite royalties expenses were $40,122 during the first quarter of 2008
compared to $30,136 during the first quarter of 2007. The increase is due to
an increase in tons of zeolite sold during the first quarter of 2008.
Zeolite sales expenses were $20,300 during the first quarter of 2008
compared to $10,465 during the first quarter of 2007. The increase is caused
by higher costs related to the direct selling expenses.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Interest expense of $7,846 was incurred during the first quarter of 2008
compared to $5,203 during the first quarter of 2007.
Accounts receivable factoring expense was $34,203 during the first quarter
of 2008 compared to $22,211 during the first quarter of 2007.
General and administrative expenses for the corporation were $127,678 during
the first quarter of 2008 compared to $96,267 for the same quarter in 2007.
The increase is primarily due to an increase in professional fees during the
period.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION, CONTINUED
Exploration expense has increased by $4,127 from the quarter ended March 31,
2007.
The Company sold certain mining claims during the first quarter of 2008 that
resulted in a gain on sale of property $41,268 compared to a gain on sale of
property of $59,048 during the first quarter of 2007 due to similar sales.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
At March 31, 2008, Company assets totaled $3,219,118 and total stockholders'
equity was $701,346. Total stockholders' equity decreased $27,193 from
December 31, 2007, primarily because of operating losses. At March 31, 2008,
the Company's total current liabilities exceeded its total current assets by
$1,373,806. Because of the Company's operating losses and negative working
capital, the Company's independent accountants included a paragraph in the
Company's 2007 financial statements relating to a going concern uncertainty.
To continue as a going concern, the Company must generate profits from its
antimony and zeolite sales and acquire additional capital resources through
the sale of its securities or from short and long-term debt financing.
Without financing and profitable operations, the Company may not be able to
meet its obligations, fund operations and continue in existence. While
management is optimistic that the Company will be able to sustain profitable
operations and meet its financial obligations, there can be no assurance of
such. The Company's management is confident, however, given recent increases
in metal prices, that it will be able to generate cash from operations and
financing sources that will enable it to meet its obligations over the next
twelve months.
In order to ensure that the number of shares outstanding does not exceed the
amount authorized, the Company has no plans on selling additional shares of
common stock in the near future, will not authorize any grants under the
stock plan, and the president of the Company will not convert the note
payable due him. The Company plans to pursue increasing its authorized
shares during 2008. In the meantime, the Company is not able to raise funds
by selling shares of its common stock (see going concern discussion in Note
1 to the financial statements).
Cash used by operating activities during the first three months of 2008 was
$141,760, and resulted primarily from a decrease in accounts receivable and
payable, and the non-cash affects of depreciation and amortization expenses
and the gain on sale of properties, plants and equipment.
Cash used in investing activities during the first three months of 2008 was
$8,095 and primarily related to the BRZ Raymond Mill Project.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $91,732 during the first three
months of 2008 and was primarily generated from proceeds from the sale of
common stock and exercise of warrants.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not applicable for small reporting company.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure
that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and
that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, as
appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our
president, who serves as the chief accounting officer, conducted an
evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of March 31, 2008.
Based upon this evaluation, it was determined that there were material
weaknesses affecting our internal control over financial reporting and, as a
result of those weaknesses, our disclosure controls and procedures were not
effective as of March 31, 2008. These material weaknesses are as follows:
o The Company does not have either internally or on its Board of
Directors the expertise to produce financial statements to be filed
with the SEC.
o The Company lacks proper segregation of duties. As with any company
the size of ours, this lack of segregation of duties is due to
limited resources. The president authorizes the majority of the
expenditures and signs checks.
o The Company lacks accounting personnel with sufficient skills and
experience to ensure proper accounting for complex, non-routine
transactions.
o During its year end audit, our independent registered accountants
discovered material misstatements in our financial statements that
required audit adjustments.
MANAGEMENT'S REMEDIATION INITIATIVES
We are aware of these material weaknesses and plan to put procedures in
place to ensure that independent review of material transactions is
performed. In addition, we plan to consult with independent experts when
complex transactions are entered into.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING.
There have been no changes during the quarter ended March 31, 2008 in the
Company's internal controls over financial reporting that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls
over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the three month period ended March 31, 2008, the Company sold shares
of its restricted common stock and warrants as follows: 100,000 shares for
$0.40 per share ($40,000), 100,000 shares for $0.35 ($35,000), and 82,333
for $0.47 ($39,000). Both the common stock and the common stock underlying
the warrants are restricted as defined under Rule 144. In management's
opinion, the offer and sale of the securities were made in reliance on
exemptions from registration provided by Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of
Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and other applicable
Federal and state securities laws.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
The registrant has no outstanding senior securities.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
None
Reports on Form 8-K None
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(b) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/ John C. Lawrence Date: 14 May 2008
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John C. Lawrence, Director and President
(Principal Executive, Financial and Accounting Officer)
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