10-Q 1 aegean090810q.htm Form 10-Q for 9/30/08 Quarter

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


Form 10-Q


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


For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008


OR


[   ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the transition period from _______________ to _______________


Commission File Number 000-52136


Aegean Earth & Marine Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Cayman Islands

N/A

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


71, El. Venizelou Ave. 176 71

Kallithea Athens, Greece

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


30-210-960-0200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


c/o Nautilus Global Partners, 700 Gemini, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77056

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES  [X]           NO [  ]


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 (Check one):


Large accelerated filer o

Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company x


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES  [  ]            NO  [X]

At November 19, 2008, there were 7,053,033 shares of Registrant’s ordinary shares outstanding.







GENERAL INDEX


Page

Number

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

14

 

 

 

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT  MARKET RISK

17

 

 

 

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

17

 

 

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

17

 

 

 

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

17

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

17

 

 

 

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

17

 

 

 

ITEM 4.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

17

 

 

 

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

17

 

 

 

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

17

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

18




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PART I  -  FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Aegean Earth and Marine Corporation

(formerly Tiger Growth Corporation)

(A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets


 

September 30, 2008
(unaudited)

 

December 31, 2007

ASSETS

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

   Cash and cash equivalents

$

2,522,282 

 

$

152,789 

   Short-term notes receivable – affiliate

 

-- 

 

 

85,025 

   Interest receivable

 

-- 

 

 

111 

   Other assets

 

45,310 

 

 

-- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            Total current assets

 

2,567,592 

 

 

237,925 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Goodwill

 

144,113 

 

 

-- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            Total assets

$

2,711,705 

 

$

237,925 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

   Payable to affiliate

$

9,866 

 

$

6,497 

   Accounts payable

 

87,187 

 

 

4,448 

   Interest payable - affiliate

 

-- 

 

 

2,910 

   Short-term note payable – affiliate

 

-- 

 

 

300,000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            Total current liabilities

 

97,053 

 

 

313,855 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)

 

-- 

 

 

-- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

   Preference shares, $0.00064 par value, 20,000,000 shares

       authorized, 1,058,335 and -0- issued and outstanding as

       of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

 

677 

 

 

-- 

   Ordinary shares, $0.00064 par value; 78,125,000 shares authorized; 7,053,333 and 2,002,691 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

 

4,514 

 

 

1,282 

   Additional paid in capital

 

3,693,619 

 

 

46,068 

   Cumulative translation adjustment

 

49,574 

 

 

-- 

   Deficit accumulated during development stage

 

(1,133,732)

 

 

(123,280)

            Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)

 

2,614,652 

 

 

(75,930)

            Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit)

$

2,711,705 

 

$

237,925 


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



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Aegean Earth & Marine Corporation

(formerly Tiger Growth Corporation)

(A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)





Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2008

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

 

Cumulative During
Development Stage

(March 10, 2006 to
September 30, 2008)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

$

-- 

 

$

-- 

 

$

-- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Formation, general and  administrative expenses

 

591,102 

 

 

5,551 

 

 

711,611 

            Total operating expenses

 

591,102 

 

 

5,551 

 

 

711,611 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            Operating loss

 

(591,102)

 

 

(5,551)

 

 

(711,611)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       Foreign exchange loss

 

(346,372)

 

 

-- 

 

 

(346,372)

       Interest, dividend and other income

 

46,063 

 

 

106 

 

 

46,169 

    Total other income (expense)

 

(300,309)

 

 

106 

 

 

(303,080)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             Net loss

 

(891,411)

 

 

(5,445)

 

 

(1,014,691)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred  shares dividends

 

(328,831)

 

 

-- 

 

 

(328,831)

Net loss attributable to ordinary shares

$

(1,220,062)

 

$

(5,445)

 

$

(1,343,522)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted loss per share

$

(0.22)

 

$

(0.00)

 

$

(0.45)

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding – basic and diluted

 

5,435,349 

 

 

2,002,691 

 

 

3,013,973 



See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.



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Aegean Earth & Marine Corporation

(formerly Tiger Growth Corporation)

(A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended
September 30, 2008

 

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2007

 

 

 

 

Revenues

$

-- 

 

$

-- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

   Formation, general and  administrative expenses

 

102,642 

 

 

1,319 

            Total operating expenses

 

102,642 

 

 

1,319 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            Operating loss

 

(102,642)

 

 

(1,319)

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

       Foreign Exchange Loss

 

(383,215)

 

 

-- 

       Interest, dividend and other

            income (expense)

 

(9,678)

 

 

16 

    Total other income (expense)

 

(392,893)

 

 

16 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             Net loss

 

(495,535)

 

 

(1,303)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred  shares dividend accrued

 

(210,552)

 

 

-- 

Net loss attributable to ordinary shares

$

(706,087)

 

$

(1,303)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted loss per share

$

(0.10)

 

$

(0.00)

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding – basic and diluted

 

7,047,055 

 

 

2,002,691 



See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements



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Aegean Earth and Marine Corporation

(formerly Tiger Growth Corporation

 (A Development Stage Company)

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2008

 



Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2007

 

Cumulative During Development Stage (March 10, 2006 to September 30, 2008)

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

  Net loss  

$

(891,411)

 

$

(5,445)

 

$

(1,014,691)

  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in
     operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued to Founder for payment of formation costs

 

-- 

 

 


-- 

 

 

1,050 

       Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

              Non-cash interest expense

 

4,500 

 

 

-- 

 

 

7,410 

              Interest receivable and other assets

 

(40,373)

 

 

-- 

 

 

(40,484)

              Payable to affiliate

 

(59,645)

 

 

(1,526)

 

 

(53,148)

             Accounts payable

 

81,283 

 

 

(5,561)

 

 

85,731 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(163,086)

 

 

(12,532)

 

 

(1,014,132)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       Net cash acquired of Aegean Earth S.A.

 

51,452 

 

 

 

 

 

51,452 

       Notes receivable-affiliate

 

-- 

 

 

-- 

 

 

(85,025)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

51,452 

 

 

-- 

 

 

(33,573)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       Proceeds from issuance of equity

 

6,151,026 

 

 

-- 

 

 

6,197,326 

       Redemption of preference shares

 

(2,976,016)

 

 

-- 

 

 

(2,976,016)

       Proceeds from note payable-affiliate

 

-- 

 

 

-- 

 

 

300,000 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

3,175,010 

 

 

-- 

 

 

3,521,310 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

2,320,816 

 

 

(12,532)

 

 

2,473,605 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

 

48,717 

 

 

-- 

 

 

48,717 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

152,789 

 

 

35,972 

 

 

-- 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

$

2,522,322 

 

$

23,440 

 

$

2,522,322 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Interest paid

$

 

$

 

$

  Income taxes paid

$

 

$

 

$

  Stock issued in acquisition of Aegean Earth, S.A.

$

50,000 

 

$

 

$

50,000 

  Stock issued in exchange for accrued interest and

  note payable – affiliate

$

307,410 

 

$

-

 

$

307,410 




See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.



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Aegean Earth & Marine Corporation

(A Development Stage Company)


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2008

(Unaudited)


NOTE 1 - Organization, Business and Operations


On March 10, 2006, Aegean Earth and Marine Corporation, formerly Tiger Growth Corporation (“we”, “us”, “our” or the "Company"), was formed in the Cayman Islands with the objective to acquire, or merge with, a foreign operating business. On February 29, 2008, the Company acquired Aegean Earth S.A., a Greek company formed with the intention of operating in the construction and development sectors in Greece and the surrounding areas.


Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Aegean Earth S.A., we intend to engage in the business of construction and development of real estate projects, roads, utility structures, commercial buildings, and other related facilities in Greece, the Mediterranean and Balkan countries and other parts of Southern and Eastern Europe, either alone or by forming joint ventures with other companies.  We also intend to actively pursue the acquisition of complimentary construction companies to increase construction project opportunities and revenue.  We are actively pursuing construction opportunities both in the private and public sectors throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Northern Africa regions.  We are also currently pursuing acquisitions of other complimentary companies, provided, however, that no assurance can be given that any such acquisition will be completed.

On January 8, 2008, the Company amended its Memorandum and Articles of Association to increase its authorized share capital from 50,000,000 Ordinary Shares and 1,000,000 Preference Shares to 78,125,000 Ordinary Shares and 20,000,000 Preference Shares.  In addition, our issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares increased from 1,281,500 Ordinary Shares immediately prior to the stock split to 2,002,691 Ordinary Shares immediately after the stock split.  All share and per share data give effect to this split applied retroactively as if it occurred at the date of inception.  The Company also changed its corporate name in January 2008 to Aegean Earth and Marine Corporation in anticipation of a proposed transaction.


On January 15, 2008, the Company designated 5 million of our Preference Shares as Series A Preference Shares. The Series A Preference Shares shall rank senior as to the payment of dividends and in liquidation as to the Ordinary Shares.  The Series A Preference Shares have a stated value of $3.00 per share, which is subject to adjustment (the “Stated Value”).  The Series A Preference Shares have the right to vote only with respect to matters relating to amendments of any of the preferences, rights or limitations of the Series A Preference Share or the issuance by the Company of Preference Shares having rights equal to and/or superior to the Series A Preference Shares.


On February 29, 2008, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Aegean Earth, S.A., a company organized under the laws of Greece (“Aegean Earth”), from Joseph Clancy and Konstantinos Polites, the sole stockholders of Aegean Earth (the “Aegean Earth Shareholders”) pursuant to an Acquisition Agreement dated as of February 29, 2008 for 500,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares.  Effective at the closing of the Acquisition (the “Acquisition Closing”) Aegean Earth became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.   The focus of Aegean Earth S.A. is to participate in the construction and development business for, among other projects, the direct contracting or joint venturing in the construction and development of real estate projects, roads, utility structures, commercial buildings, and other related facilities.  Based on a prior transaction involving the sale of the Company’s ordinary shares, the Company values the purchase at $50,000.  

Simultaneously with the Acquisition Closing, the Company in a private offering made solely to accredited investors sold 1,908,675 ordinary shares and 1,908,675 Series A Preference Shares for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $5,726,025.  On April 8, 2008 the Company sold an additional 91,667 Ordinary Shares and 91,667 Series A Preference Shares for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $275,001.  On April 21, 2008 the Company converted $300,000 in notes payable plus accrued interest into 2,500,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares.  On July 11, 2008, the Company sold an additional 50,000 Ordinary Shares and 50,000 Series A Preference Shares for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $150,000.  



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The Company, at its sole discretion, has undertaken a program to redeem approximately $3.2 million of its redeemable Series A Preference Shares for cash, as the entirety of the proceeds are no longer needed to effectuate a previously contemplated acquisition that will not take place.  As of September 30, 2008, the Company had redeemed 992,007 shares of the Series A Preference Shares for approximately $2.976 million.

 

NOTE 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements present unaudited interim financial information and therefore do not contain certain information included in the annual consolidated financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aegean Earth S.A.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normally recurring items) it considers necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Aegean Earth & Marine Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 21, 2008.


Basis of Presentation


These financial statements are presented on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United State of America, whereby revenues are recognized in the period earned and expenses when incurred. The Company also follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 7, “Accounting and Reporting for Development Stage Enterprises” in preparing its financial statements.


Statement of Cash Flows

 

For purposes of the statement of cash flows, we consider all highly liquid investments (i.e., investments which, when purchased, have original maturities of three months or less) to be cash equivalents.


Use of Estimates


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Loss Per Ordinary Share


Basic loss per ordinary share is based on the weighted effect of ordinary shares issued and outstanding, and is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted loss per ordinary share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the basic loss per share calculation plus the number of ordinary shares that would be issued assuming exercise or conversion of all potentially dilutive ordinary shares outstanding.  The Company does not present diluted earnings per share for years in which it incurred net losses as the effect is antidilutive.  At September 30, 2008, there were no potentially dilutive ordinary shares outstanding.


On January 8, 2008, the Company divided and increased the authorized ordinary share capital of the Company from 50,000,000 Ordinary Shares of $0.001 par value each to 78,125,000 Ordinary Shares of $0.00064 par value each by the division (split) of 50,000,000 Ordinary Shares of US$0.001 par value each into 78,125,000 Ordinary Shares of US$0.00064 par value each.  This resulted in every shareholder as of January 8, 2008 receiving 100 Ordinary shares for every 64 Ordinary shares previously held.  This was treated as a stock split for U.S. GAAP purposes, and all share and per share data is presented as if the division took place as of the date of inception, March 10, 2006.  On



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January 8, 2008, the Company also divided and increased the authorized preference share capital of the Company from 1,000,000 Preference Shares of $0.001 par value each to 20,000,000 Preference Shares of $0.00064 par value by the division of 1,000,000 Preference Shares of US$0.001 par value each into 1,562,500 Preference Shares of US$0.00064 par value each, and the authorization of an additional 18,437,500 Preference Shares with a par value of US$0.00064 each.  


Income Taxes

 

Aegean Earth and Marine Corporation was registered as an Exempted Company in the Cayman Islands, and therefore, is not subject to Cayman Island income taxes for 20 years from the Date of Inception.  While the Company has no intention of conducting any business activities in the United States, the Company would be subject to United States income taxes based on such activities that would occur in the United States.  The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Aegean Earth S.A. may be subject to income and other taxes in Greece.  The statutory corporate income tax rate in Greece is 25%.


The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” This statement prescribes the use of the liability method whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.  In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is likely that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the Company attaining future taxable income during periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.  


Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, a note receivable from an affiliate, payables to an affiliate, and a note payable to an affiliate.  The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates the recorded amounts because of the liquidity and short-term nature of these items.  The fair value of the note receivable, and payable to an affiliate, and note payable approximate the recorded amounts.


The Company adopted SFAS No. 157 effective January 1, 2008.  SFAS 157 established a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and clarified the definition of fair value within that framework. SFAS 157 does not require assets and liabilities that were previously recorded at cost to be recorded at fair value or for assets and liabilities that are already required to be disclosed at fair value, SFAS 157 introduced, or reiterated, a number of key concepts which form the foundation of the fair value measurement approach to be used for financial reporting purposes. The fair value of the Company’s financial instruments reflects the amounts that the Company estimates to receive in connection with the sale of an asset or paid in connection with the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). SFAS 157 also established a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the use of inputs used in valuation techniques into the following three levels:


Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.


Level 2—observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.


Level 3—unobservable inputs.


The adoption of FAS 157 did not have an effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations, but SFAS 157 introduced new disclosures about how we value certain assets and liabilities. Much of the disclosure is focused on the inputs used to measure fair value, particularly in instances where the measurement uses significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs. As of September 30, 2008, the Company did not have financial assets or liabilities that would require measurement on a recurring basis based on the guidance in SFAS 157. At September 30, 2008 all financial assets consisted of cash and cash equivalents.



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Foreign Currency Translations and Transactions


The Company uses the “Current rate method” to translate the financial statements of Aegean Earth, S.A. from EUR into U.S. Dollars, as required under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 52, "Foreign Currency Translation" issued by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”). The Company's assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars using the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. Additional paid-in capital is translated at the historical rate. Adjustments resulting from the translation of the Company's balance sheets from EUR into U.S. Dollars are recorded in stockholders' equity as part of accumulated comprehensive income. The statement of operations is translated at average rates during the reporting period. Gains or losses resulting from transactions in currencies other than the functional currencies are reflected in the statement of operations for the reporting periods.  As a result of exchange rate fluctuations, the Company recorded a loss of $346,372 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, and a loss of $383,215 for the three months ended September 30, 2008.


Redeemable Preference Shares with Beneficial Conversion Features 


Under EITF No. 00-27, “Application of EITF Issue No. 98-5, ‘Accounting for Convertible Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently Adjustable Conversion Rates’, to Certain Convertible Instruments,” the Company considered the effect of the redemption of the Series A preference shares in September 2008.  During 2008, the Company has attributed a beneficial conversion feature of $119,041 to the Series A preference shares redeemed based upon the difference between the relative fair value assigned at the time of issuance to the Series A preference shares and the ordinary shares.  The amount attributable to the beneficial conversion feature has been recorded as a dividend to the holders of the Series A preference shares redeemed during the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Since the redemption of the Series A preference shares is at the sole discretion of the Company, the Company is not accreting the carrying value of the Series A preference shares to redemption value and will not do so until the Company elects to redeem additional Series A preference shares for cash.  


Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements


Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.”  SFAS No. 159 allows an entity the irrevocable option to elect fair value for the initial and subsequent measurement of certain financial assets and liabilities under an instrument-by-instrument election.  Subsequent measurements for the financial assets and liabilities an entity elects to fair value will be recognized in the results of operations.  SFAS No. 159 also establishes additional disclosure requirements.  The Company did not elect the fair value option under SFAS No. 159 for any of its financial assets or liabilities upon adoption.  The adoption of SFAS No. 159 did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.


In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), Business Combinations - Revised 2007. SFAS 141 R provides guidance on improving the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of information that a reporting entity provides in its financial reports about a business combination and its effects. SFAS 141R applies to business combinations where the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Management is evaluating what effect the adoption of this pronouncement will have on its future financial statements, if any.

 

In December 2007, the FASB also issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, which establishes accounting and reporting standards to improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of financial information in its consolidated financial statements that include an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years, and the interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Management of the Company does not expect the adoption of this pronouncement to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.



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NOTE 3 – Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company has no revenues for the period from inception through September 30, 2008.  Throughout the year the Company raised approximately $6.2 million in a private placement for a potential acquisition and for the operations of the Company.  As this acquisition did not take place, the Company began a redemption program for its preference shares, and had redeemed approximately $2.976 million in preference shares as of September 30, 2008.  The Company believes that this will be sufficient for the next 12 months to achieve its business objectives.  There can be no assurances that the Company will ever consummate another business combination; achieve or sustain profitability or positive cash flows from its operations, reduce expenses or sell additional ordinary shares.  


NOTE 4 - Note Receivable - Affiliate


In December 2007, the Company entered into two notes receivable with Aegean Earth, S.A., a Greek Company, for $85,025.  These notes bear interest at the rate of 6% per year and are payable on demand.  These notes were written primarily to provide working capital to Aegean Earth S.A. prior to a contemplated acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A. and funding from additional investors.  In February 29, 2008, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Aegean Earth S.A.  The notes receivable are eliminated through consolidation at September 30, 2008.


NOTE 5 - Payable to Affiliate and Accounts Payable


The Company has a payable to affiliate of $9,866 and $6,497 to a Founder of the Company as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.  The payable is non-interest bearing and payable on demand.  As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company also has accounts payable related to the general and administrative expenses for $87,187 and $4,448, respectively.


NOTE 6 - Other Related Party Transactions


During 2008 Aegean Earth S.A. retained the services of Ergo Systems S.A. to provide general consulting and additional services.  Ergo Systems S.A. is owned by one of the founders of Aegean Earth S.A. and one of the shareholders of the Company.  As of September 30, 2008, the Company has incurred approximately $58,000 in consulting fees since the acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A.


NOTE 7 - Ordinary Shares


On April 10, 2006, the Company was capitalized with 1,640,625 shares of its restricted ordinary shares issued at par value of $0.00064 per share, for consideration of $1,050 to its founding shareholders.  These shares, along with a payable issued to the founder of $5,548, were the basis of the funding of the Company’s $6,598 in formation costs.  On May 31, 2006, the Company sold 277,610 shares of its restricted ordinary shares for $35,500. The restricted ordinary shares were sold to 355 offshore private investors pursuant to a Private Placement Offering in lots of 782 shares each at $0.1279 per share.  On July 18, 2006, the Company sold an additional 84,456 shares of its restricted ordinary shares for $10,800. The restricted ordinary shares were sold to 108 offshore private investors pursuant to a Private Placement Offering in lots of 782 shares each at $0.1279 per share.  No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid with respect to such sales.  On February 29, 2008, the Company issued 1,908,675 ordinary shares and 1,908,675 Series A preference shares in conjunction with its raising of approximately $5.7 million in financing.  On April 8, 2008 the Company sold an additional 91,667 ordinary shares and 91,667 Series A preference shares for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $275,001.  On April 21, 2008 the Company converted $300,000 in notes payable plus accrued interest into 2,500,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares. On July 11, 2008 the Company sold an additional 50,000 ordinary shares and 50,000 preference shares for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $150,000.  

NOTE 8 - Preference Shares


At formation, the Company was authorized to issue 1,562,500 shares of preference shares with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.  In



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January 2008, the Company increased the number of authorized preference shares to 20 million, and designated 5,000,000 as Series A preference shares.  On February 29, 2008, the Company issued 1,908,675 ordinary shares and 1,908,675 Series A preference shares in conjunction with its raising of approximately $5.7 million in financing.  On April 8, 2008 the Company sold an additional 91,667 ordinary shares and 91,667 Series A preference shares for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $275,001. On July 11, 2008 the Company sold an additional 50,000 ordinary shares and 50,000 Series A Preference Shares for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $150,000.   The Company, at its sole discretion, has undertaken a program to redeem approximately $3.2 million of its redeemable Series A Preference Shares for cash, as the entirety of the proceeds are no longer needed to effectuate a previously contemplated acquisition that will not take place.  As of September 30, 2008, the Company had redeemed 992,007 shares of the Series A Preference Shares for approximately $2.976 million.  As a result of the redemption, the Company recorded a dividend of $0.12 per share, or $119,041 in the aggregate, based on the valuation of the ordinary shares retained by the investors who were part of the redemption program.

The Series A Preference Shares rank senior as to the payment of dividends and in liquidation to the ordinary shares.  The Series A Preference Shares have a stated value of $3.00 per share, which is subject to adjustment (the “Stated Value”).  The Series A Preference Shares have the right to vote only with respect to matters relating to amendments of any of the preferences, rights or limitations of the Series A Preference Share or the issuance by the Company of Preference Shares having rights equal to and/or superior to the Series A Preference Shares.  Each Series A Preference Share may be redeemed by us at our sole option at any time and from time to time commencing six months after the date of issuance (the “Redemption Date”) at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) the Stated Value, and (ii) all accrued but unpaid dividends thereon.  


Unredeemed Series A Preference Shares are eligible to be converted into ordinary shares (the “Conversion Shares”) at the then applicable Conversion Ratio (as defined below) thirty months after the date of issuance. Each Series A Preference Share is convertible into six (6) ordinary shares (the “Conversion Ratio”), with each date of conversion being referred to as the “Conversion Date”.  Upon conversion, all accrued and unpaid (undeclared) dividends on the Series A Preference Shares through the Conversion Date shall be paid in additional ordinary shares as if such dividends had been paid in additional shares of Series A Preference Shares rounded up to the nearest whole number, and then automatically converted into additional ordinary shares at the then applicable Conversion Ratio.  The Conversion Ratio is subject to adjustment in the event of share splits, share dividends, combinations, reclassifications and the like and to weighted average anti-dilution protection for sales of ordinary shares at a purchase price below $0.50 per share.


Each Series A Preference Share accrues dividends at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum of the Stated Value ($0.18 per share per annum) and is payable on the Redemption Date.  Dividends payable will be prorated from the date each Series A Preference Share was issued based on the number of days each such Series A Preference Share was outstanding.  Dividends on the Series A Preference Shares are cumulative.  No dividends or other distributions may be paid or otherwise made with respect to the ordinary shares and no ordinary shares may be repurchased by the Company during any fiscal year of the Company until dividends on the Series A Preference Shares have been declared, paid or set apart during that fiscal year.  In addition, the Company reserves the right to declare and pay optional dividends to the holders of Series A Preference Shares in such amounts, form (securities and/or cash) and at such time as determined by the Company’ s Board of Directors.


The Series A Preference Shares have a liquidation preference over the ordinary shares equal to the then stated value, plus all accrued but unpaid dividends.


NOTE 9 – Business Combination


On February 29, 2008, the Company acquired  all of the outstanding capital stock of Aegean Earth, S.A., a company organized under the laws of Greece  pursuant to an Acquisition Agreement dated as of February 29, 2008 for 500,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares.  Effective at the closing of the Acquisition, Aegean Earth S.A. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.   Based on a prior transaction involving the sale of the Company’s ordinary shares, the Company values the purchase at $50,000 plus the elimination of the note receivable plus accrued interest, resulting in a total purchase price of $135,986.  



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The Merger has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 141, “Business Combinations.” After considering all the relevant factors in determining the acquiring enterprise, including, but not limited to, relative voting rights, composition of the board of directors and senior management, and the relative size of the companies, the merger was deemed an acquisition and the Company was treated as the “acquiring” company for accounting and financial reporting purposes.

A summary of the components of the estimated purchase price for the acquisition, is as follows:

 

Fair value of the Company’s share capital

$

50,000 

Elimination of Note Receivable from Aegean Earth, S.A. plus accrued interest

 

85,986 

Total

$

135,986 

 

The fair value of Company’s common stock was estimated by management of the Company.


The purchase price was allocated based on a determination of the value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The goodwill recorded as a result of the acquisition will not be amortized, but will be included in the Company’s annual review of goodwill for impairment. The following represents the allocation of the purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities of Aegean Earth, SA. This allocation was based on the fair value of the assets and liabilities of Aegean Earth S.A. as of February 29, 2008. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired is reflected as goodwill:

 

Net tangible assets, excluding cash

$

4,891 

Cash acquired

 

51,452 

Liabilities assumed

 

(64,470)

Identifiable intangible assets

 

-- 

Goodwill

 

144,113 

Total

$

135,986 


NOTE 10 - Commitments and Contingencies


The Company may become subject to various claims and litigation.  The Company vigorously defends its legal position when these matters arise.  The Company is not a party to, nor the subject of, any material pending legal proceeding nor to the knowledge of the Company, are any such legal proceedings threatened against the Company.


NOTE 11 – Subsequent Events


On November 5, the Company redeemed an additional 83,334 shares of the Series A Preference Shares for approximately $250,000.



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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIALCONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements


Statements, other than historical facts, contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements of potential acquisitions and our strategies, plans and objectives, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").  Although we believe that our forward looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we caution that such statements are subject to a wide range of risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.  Among those risks, trends and uncertainties are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward looking statements, which include, but are  not limited to; the effect of existing and future laws, governmental regulations and the political and economic climate of the United States; the effect of derivative activities; conditions in the capital markets and those factors referred to or identified in Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.  We undertake no duty to update or revise these forward-looking statements.


When used in this Form 10-Q, the words, "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements for a number of important reasons.


Overview


We were formed on March 10, 2006 solely for the purpose of identifying and entering into a business combination with a privately held business or company, domiciled and operating in an emerging market.  On February 29, 2008, we completed the acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A. pursuant to a share exchange agreement.  Aegean Earth S.A. was formed in July 2007 for the purpose of engaging in the construction industry in Greece and surrounding Mediterranean countries.  Prior to our acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A., we were a blank check company that had not yet realized revenue.  Since the acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A., we have entered into negotiations for the construction of a number of construction projects in Greece and in northern Africa, but have not commenced any construction projects or entered into any binding agreements to perform a construction project.


Results of Operations


Comparison of the three months ending September 30, 2008 and 2007


Because we acquired Aegean Earth at the end of February 2008, and prior thereto we did not have any business operations, we have not had any revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2008 or September 30, 2007. Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2008 were $102,642, compared with $1,319 for the three months ended September 30, 2007.  The increase is primarily related to legal and professional fees related to the acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A. and the addition of the operating activity in Aegean Earth S.A.  Other income (expenses) also decreased from $16 in other income for the three months ended September 30, 2007 to other expense of ($392,893) for the three months ended September 30, 2008.  This decrease was caused by the devaluation of the euro versus the dollar for the three months ended September 30, 2008.


Comparison of the nine months ending September 30, 2008 and 2007


Because we acquired Aegean Earth at the end of February 2008, and prior thereto we did not have any business operations, we have not had any revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 or September 30, 2007. Total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were $591,102 compared with $5,551 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.  The increase is primarily related to legal and professional fees related to the acquisition of Aegean Earth S.A. and the addition of the operating activity in Aegean Earth S.A.  



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Other income (expenses) also decreased from $106 in other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to a net other expense of ($300,309).  This decrease was caused by the devaluation of the euro versus the dollar during the third calendar quarter of 2008.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


As of September 30, 2008, we had working capital of $2.5 million and a cash balance of $2.5 million.    We believe that we will be able to meet all of our funding needs in the next twelve months, including additional planned acquisitions.  No assurances can be given, however, that our business plan will succeed and that we will be not need to seek additional external financing.  During November 2008, the Company redeemed an additional $250,000 of Series A preference shares.


Plan of Operation


During the next 12 months, our business will be focused on the development of Aegean Earth S.A.’s construction business in Greece and potential acquisitions of complimentary businesses.  As such, we are currently in the development-stage of identifying and bidding on suitable construction projects.  For the next 12 months, our Plan of Operation is as follows:


·

Focus on development of Aegean Earth S.A.’s construction business;

·

Work to take advantage of investments in infrastructure, primarily in Greece and the surrounding regions; and

·

Attempt to acquire at least one other construction company by the end of the first quarter of 2009.


We anticipate, but cannot assure, that we will have a number of potential projects in various stages of development by the end of 2008 or in the first half of 2009 and we hope to commence construction activities by the end of 2009 or in 2010.  Assuming that we obtain the necessary licenses and are able to commence construction activities by the end of 2009 or 2010, we hope to achieve profitability some time before the end of 2010.  Provided however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to commence construction activities or that we will achieve profitability during our anticipated time frames, if at all.  We estimate that our total anticipated general and administrative and other fixed costs for the next twelve months will be approximately $500,000.  We expect that such estimated costs will increase depending on the size and number of projects that we undertake.  We anticipate utilizing project financing or deposit payments to fund the construction and development of the projects we undertake to the extent possible to mitigate the additional operating costs of undertaking construction and development projects.  We also expect to utilize financing, either the sale of debt or equity securities to fund any acquisitions of construction companies that we undertake.


We have entered into negotiations with the Municipality of Argostoli, in Greece, for the potential development of a tourist harbor, commercial marina, cruise ship docking area, and other commercial development surrounding the Argostoli harbor area.  We have agreed to fund and prepare a feasibility study, which will be performed by us or through a third party, to determine the scope and economic viability of the proposed project. We hope to conclude the feasibility by the end of 2008. After we have concluded the feasibility study, if the proposed project is viable, and the Municipality decides to go forward with the project, we propose to enter into a joint venture with the Municipality to develop and manage the proposed project.  Estimated revenues for this project range from $35-$60 million, depending on the results of the feasibility study, which will determine the size and scope of the project.  Such estimated revenues are also dependent upon our securing necessary licenses in Greece to allow us to undertake the construction portion of this project.  If we are unable to secure a construction license, or if we decide to subcontract the construction portion of this project, potential revenues from the project would be reduced by approximately $5-$10 million


In addition to the foregoing, we are also engaged in negotiations for projects with parties other than the Municipality of Argostoli in the following areas:


·

The construction and development of additional marinas and surrounding areas;



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·

The construction of a number of medical facilities in northern Africa;

·

Remediating a series of landfills in Greece and other countries in the Mediterranean;

·

The reforestation of the Peloponnese region in Southern Greece; and

·

Other residential and commercial construction and development projects.


We will also attempt to acquire at least one other construction company in Greece in order to acquire additional resources that will allow us to compete for a larger number of projects in varying areas of expertise and allow us to begin construction projects more rapidly.  Specifically we will target companies that have experience in infrastructure, reforestation, and private projects.


Proposed Acquisitions


Part of our Plan of Operation is to attempt to grow our business through the acquisition of complimentary construction, engineering, or development companies in Greece and elsewhere in Europe.   We have started the process of reviewing potential acquisition candidates and have identified a number of acquisition targets that will potentially allow us to generate immediate revenue through existing projects.     


Off Balance Sheet Arrangements


We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.




Income Taxes

 

Aegean Earth and Marine Corporation was registered as an Exempted Company in the Cayman Islands, and therefore, is not subject to Cayman Island income taxes for 20 years from the Date of Inception.  While the Company has no intention of conducting any business activities in the United States, the Company would be subject to United States income taxes based on such activities that would occur in the United States.  


The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” This statement prescribes the use of the liability method whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.  In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is likely that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the Company attaining future taxable income during periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.  


Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, a note receivable from an affiliate, payables to an affiliate, and a note payable to an affiliate.  The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates the recorded amounts because of the liquidity and short-term nature of these items.  The fair value of the note receivable, and payable to an affiliate, and note payable approximate the recorded amounts.


Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements


In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), Business Combinations - Revised 2007. SFAS 141 R provides guidance on improving the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of information that a reporting entity provides in its financial reports about a business combination and its effects. SFAS 141R applies to business combinations where the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Management is evaluating what effect the adoption of this pronouncement will have on its future financial statements, if any.



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ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


Not applicable


ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.  In connection with the preparation of this Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out by the Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act)).  Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.  Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2008, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. 


Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2008, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1A.  

RISK FACTORS.


There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed under Item 1A of the Company’s Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.


ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS


On July 11, 2008, the Company issued an additional 50,000 ordinary shares and 50,000 Series A Preference Shares in exchange for an aggregate $150,000 in gross proceeds.  There were no purchases of common stock of the Company by the Company or its affiliates during the three months ended September 30, 2008.


ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS. 


Exhibit

Number

Description


31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.




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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.  


Aegean Earth & Marine Corporation

(Registrant)

 

By:       /s/    Rizos P. Krikos            

Rizos P. Krikos

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer


Date:     November 19, 2008




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