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Registration No. ______________________ =================================================================================================== SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM SB-2REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 RIVERDALE MINING INC.
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Nevada |
1081 |
98-0534641 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Organization) |
(Primary Standard Industrial |
(IRS Employer Identification #) |
RIVERDALE MINING INC. |
CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY OF NEVADA |
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20 Carl Crescent |
6100 Neil Road, Suite 500 |
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Toronto, Ontario |
Reno, Nevada 89511 |
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Canada M1W 3R2 |
(775) 688-3061 |
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(877) 536-0333 |
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(Address and telephone of registrant |
(Name, address and telephone number of |
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executive office) |
agent for service) |
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Copies to: |
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Conrad C. Lysiak, Esq. |
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601 West First Avenue, Suite 903 |
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Spokane, Washington 99201 |
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(509) 624-1475 |
APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act check the following box. [ X ]
If this Form is filed to register additional common stock for an offering under Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed under Rule 462(c) of the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed under Rule 462(d) of the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made under Rule 434, please check the following box. [ ]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Securities to be |
Amount To Be |
Offering Price |
Aggregate |
Registration Fee |
Registered |
Registered |
Per Share |
Offering Price |
[1] |
Common Stock: |
2,000,000 |
$ 0.10 |
$ 200,000 |
$ 6.14 |
[1] |
Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee under Rule 457. |
REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON DATES AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING UNDER SAID SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
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Prospectus
RIVERDALE MINING INC.
Shares of Common Stock
1,000,000 Minimum - 2,000,000 Maximum
Before this offering, there has been no public market for the common stock. In the event that we sell at least the minimum number of shares in this offering, of which there is no assurance, we intend to have the shares of common stock quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board operated by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. There is, however, no assurance that the shares will ever be quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board.
We are offering up to a total of 2,000,000 shares of common stock in a direct public offering, without any involvement of underwriters or broker-dealers, 1,000,000 shares minimum, 2,000,000 shares maximum. The offering price is $0.10 per share. In the event that 1,000,000 shares are not sold within the 270 days, all money received by us will be promptly returned to you without interest or deduction of any kind. However, future actions by creditors in the subscription period could preclude or delay us in refunding your money. If at least 1,000,000 shares are sold within 270 days, all money received by us will be retained by us and there will be no refund. Funds will be held in a separate account at Washington Mutual, 601 Main Street, Spokane, Washington 99201, telephone (509) 353-4920. Sold securities are deemed securities which have been paid for with collected funds prior to expiration of 270 days. Collected funds are deemed funds that have been paid by the drawee bank. The foregoing account is not an es crow, trust or similar account. It is merely a separate account under our control where we have segregated your funds. As a result, creditors could attach the funds.
There are no minimum purchase requirements, and there are no arrangements to place the funds in an escrow, trust, or similar account.
Our common stock will be sold on our behalf by our officers and directors. They will not receive any commissions or proceeds from the offering for selling shares on our behalf.
Investing in our common stock involves risks. See "Risk Factors" starting at page 6.
Offering Price |
Expenses |
Proceeds to Us |
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Per Share - Minimum |
$ |
0.10 |
$ |
0.030 |
$ |
0.070 |
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Per Share - Maximum |
$ |
0.10 |
$ |
0.015 |
$ |
0.085 |
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Minimum |
$ |
100,000 |
$ |
30,000 |
$ |
70,000 |
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Maximum |
$ |
200,000 |
$ |
30,000 |
$ |
170,000 |
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is _______________________.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Page No. |
Summary of Offering |
5 |
Risk Factors |
6 |
Use of Proceeds |
9 |
Determination of Offering Price |
10 |
Dilution of the Price You Pay for Your Shares |
11 |
Plan of Distribution; Terms of the Offering |
13 |
Business |
17 |
Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
27 |
Management |
31 |
Executive Compensation |
33 |
Principal Shareholders |
35 |
Description of Securities |
36 |
Certain Transactions |
37 |
Litigation |
38 |
Experts |
38 |
Legal Matters |
38 |
Financial Statements |
38 |
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SUMMARY OF OUR OFFERING
Our Business
We were incorporated on March 30, 2007. We are an exploration stage corporation. An exploration stage corporation is one engaged in the search for mineral deposits or reserves which are not in either the development or production stage. We intend to conduct exploration activities on one property. Record title to the property upon which we intend to conduct exploration activities is not held in our name. Record title to the property is recorded in the name of Vladimir Vaskevich, our president. We intend to conduct exploration activities on one property located in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. The one property consists of three mining claims containing two, one unit claims and one, one cell claim.
We have no revenues, have achieved losses since inception, have no operations, have been issued a going concern opinion and rely upon the sale of our securities and loans from our officers and directors to fund operations.
Our administrative office is located at 20 Carl Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1W 3R2. Our telephone number is (877) 536-0333. Our registered statutory office is located at 6100 Neil Road, Suite 500, Las Vegas, Nevada 89511. Our fiscal year end is March 31.
Management, or affiliates thereof, will not purchase shares in this offering in order to reach the minimum.
The Offering
Following is a brief summary of this offering:
Securities being offered |
A minimum of 1,000,000 shares of common stock and a maximum of 2,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001. |
Offering price per share |
$0.10 |
Offering period |
The shares are being offered for a period not to exceed 270 days. |
Net proceeds to us |
Approximately $70,000 assuming the minimum number of shares is sold. Approximately $170,000 assuming the maximum number of shares is sold. |
Use of proceeds |
We will use the proceeds to pay for offering expenses, research and exploration. |
Number of shares outstanding before the offering |
5,000,000 |
Number of shares outstanding after the offering if all of the shares are sold |
7,000,000 |
Selected Financial Data
The following financial information summarizes the more complete historical financial information at the end of this prospectus.
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As of March 31, 2007 |
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(Audited) |
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Balance Sheet |
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Total Assets |
$ |
50 |
Total Liabilities |
$ |
(18,000) |
Stockholders Equity - (Deficit) |
$ |
(17,950) |
Period Ended |
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March 31, 2007 |
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(Audited) |
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Income Statement |
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Revenue |
$ |
- |
Total Expenses |
$ |
(18,000) |
Net Loss - (Loss) |
$ |
(18,000) |
RISK FACTORS
Please consider the following risk factors before deciding to invest in our common stock. We discuss all material risks in the risk factors.
Risks associated with Riverdale Mining Inc.
1. If we do not raise at least the minimum amount of this offering, we will have to suspend or cease operations.
Our auditors have issued a going concern opinion. This means that there is substantial doubt that we can continue as an ongoing business for the next twelve months. If we do not raise at least the minimum amount from our offering, we will have to suspend or cease operations within twelve months.
2. Our plan of operation is limited to finding an ore body. As such we have no plans for revenue generation. Accordingly, you should not expect any revenues from operations.
Our plan of operation and the funds we raise from this offering will be used for exploration of the property to determine if there is an ore body beneath the surface. Exploration does not contemplate removal of the ore. We have no plans or funds for ore removal. Accordingly, we will not generate any revenues as a result of your investment.
3. Because the probability of an individual prospect ever having reserves is extremely remote any funds spent on exploration will probably be lost.
The probability of an individual prospect ever having reserves is extremely remote. In all probability the property does not contain any reserves. As such, any funds spent on exploration will probably be lost which will result in a loss of your investment.
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4. We lack an operating history and have losses which we expect to continue into the future. As a result, we may have to suspend or cease operations.
We were incorporated on March 30, 2007, and we have not started our proposed business operations or realized any revenues. We have no operating history upon which an evaluation of our future success or failure can be made. Our net loss since inception is $(18,000). To achieve and maintain profitability and positive cash flow we are dependent upon:
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our ability to locate a profitable mineral property |
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our ability to generate revenues |
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our ability to reduce exploration costs. |
Based upon current plans, we expect to incur operating losses in future periods. This will happen because there are expenses associated with the research and exploration of our mineral properties. As a result, we may not generate revenues in the future. Failure to generate revenues will cause us to suspend or cease operations.
5. Because our management does not have technical training or experience in exploring for, starting, and operating an exploration program, we will have to hire qualified personnel. If we cannot locate qualified personnel, we may have to suspend or cease operations which will result in the loss of your investment.
Because our management is inexperienced with exploring for, starting, and operating an exploration program, we will have to hire qualified persons to perform surveying, exploration, and excavation of the property. Our management has no direct training or experience in these areas and as a result may not be fully aware of many of the specific requirements related to working within the industry. Management decisions and choices may not take into account standard engineering or managerial approaches that mineral exploration companies commonly use. Consequently our operations, earnings and ultimate financial success could suffer irreparable harm due to management's lack of experience in this industry. As a result we may have to suspend or cease operations which will result in the loss of your investment.
6. Because title to the property is held in the name of one of our officers, if he transfers the property to someone other than us, we will cease operations.
Record title to the property upon which we intend to conduct exploration activities is not held in our name. Record title to the property is recorded in the name of Vladimir Vaskevich. If he transfers the property to a third person, the third person will obtain good title and we will have nothing. If that happens we will be harmed in that we will not own any property and we will have to cease operations. Under British Columbia law, title to British Columbia mining claims can only be held by British Columbia residents. In the case of corporations, title must be held by a British Columbia corporation. In order for us to own record title to the property, we would have to incorporate a British Columbia wholly owned subsidiary corporation and obtain audited financial statements. We believe those costs would be a waste of our money at this time because the legal costs of incorporating a subsidiary corporation, the accounting costs of audited financial statements for the subsidiary corporation, together with the legal and accounting costs of expanding this registration statement would cost several thousands of dollars. Accordingly, we have elected not to create the subsidiary at this time, but will do so if mineralized material is discovered on the property.
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7. Because we are small and do not have much capital, we may have to limit our exploration activity which may result in a loss of your investment.
Because we are small and do not have much capital, we must limit our exploration activity. As such we may not be able to complete an exploration program that is as thorough as we would like. In that event, an existing ore body may go undiscovered. Without an ore body, we cannot generate revenues and you will lose your investment.
8. Weather interruptions in the province of British Columbia may affect and delay our proposed exploration operations and as a result, there may be delays in generating revenues.
Our proposed exploration work can only be performed approximately five to six months out of the year. This is because rain and snow cause the roads leading to our claim to be impassible during six to seven months of the year. When roads are impassible, we are unable to conduct exploration operations on the property which will delay the generation of possible revenues by us.
9. Because Messrs. Vaskevich and Ratchkovski have other outside business activities, they will only be devoting 10% of their time, or four hours per week to our operations; our operations may be sporadic which may result in periodic interruptions or suspensions of exploration.
Because Messrs. Vaskevich and Ratchkovski, our officers and directors, have other outside business activities, they will only be devoting 10% of their time, or four hours per week, to our operations. As a result, our operations may be sporadic and occur at times which are convenient to Messrs. Vaskevich and Ratchkovski. As a result, exploration of the property may be periodically interrupted or suspended.
Risks associated with this offering:
10. If our officers and directors resign or die without having found replacements our operations will be suspended or cease. If that should occur, you could lose your investment.
We have two officers and directors. We are entirely dependent upon them to conduct our operations. If they should resign or die there will be no one to run us. Further, we do not have key person insurance. If that should occur, until we find another person to run us, our operations will be suspended or cease entirely. In that event it is possible you could lose your entire investment.
11. Because there is no escrow, trust or similar account, your subscription could be seized by creditors or by a trustee in bankruptcy. If that occurs you will lose your investment.
There is no escrow, trust or similar account in which your subscription will be deposited. It will only be deposited in a separate bank account under our name. Only our officers and directors will have access to the account. You will not have the right to withdraw your funds during the offering. You will only receive your funds back if we do not raise the minimum amount of the offering within the 270 day period. As a result, if we are sued for any reason and a judgment is rendered against us, your subscription could be seized in a garnishment proceeding. If we file a voluntary bankruptcy petition or our creditors file an involuntary bankruptcy petition, our assets will be seized by the bankruptcy trustee, including your subscription, and used to pay our creditors. If that happens, you will lose your investment, even if we fail to raise the minimum amount in this offering.
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12. Because our officers and directors are risking a small amount of capital and property, while you on the other hand are risking up to $200,000, if we fail you will absorb most of our loss.
Our officers and directors will receive a substantial benefit from your investment. They supplied the property, paid expenses and made a loan all of which totaled $18,000. You, on the other hand, will be providing all of the cash for our operations. As a result, if we cease operations for any reason, you will lose your investment while our officers and directors will lose only approximately $18,000.
13. Because there is no public trading market for our common stock, you may not be able to resell your stock and as a result your investment is illiquid.
There is currently no public trading market for our common stock. Therefore there is no central place, such as stock exchange or electronic trading system, to resell your shares. If you do want to resell your shares, you will have to locate a buyer and negotiate your own sale, of which there is no assurance. As a result, your investment is illiquid.
USE OF PROCEEDS
Our offering is being made on a $100,000 minimum, $200,000 maximum self-underwritten basis. The table below sets forth the use of proceeds if 50%, 75% and 100% of the offering is sold.
Our offering is being made on a $100,000 minimum, $200,000 maximum self-underwritten basis. The table below sets forth the use of proceeds if we raise $100,000; $150,000 or $200,000.
$100,000 |
$150,000 |
$200,000 |
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Gross proceeds |
$ |
100,000 |
$ |
150,000 |
$ |
200,000 |
Offering expenses |
$ |
30,000 |
$ |
30,000 |
$ |
30,000 |
Net proceeds |
$ |
70,000 |
$ |
120,000 |
$ |
170,000 |
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The net proceeds will be used as follows:
Consulting Services |
$ |
10,000 |
$ |
15,000 |
$ |
25,000 |
Core Drilling |
$ |
54,380 |
$ |
97,780 |
$ |
130,880 |
Analyzing Samples |
$ |
4,120 |
$ |
4,120 |
$ |
4,120 |
Telephone |
$ |
200 |
$ |
200 |
$ |
200 |
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$ |
50 |
$ |
50 |
$ |
50 |
Stationary |
$ |
100 |
$ |
100 |
$ |
100 |
Accounting |
$ |
750 |
$ |
1,750 |
$ |
3,650 |
Office Equipment |
$ |
400 |
$ |
1,000 |
$ |
1,000 |
Secretary |
$ |
0 |
$ |
0 |
$ |
5,000 |
Offering expenses consist of: (1) legal services, (2) accounting fees, (3) fees due the transfer agent, (4) printing expenses, and (5) filing fees.
Exploration expenditures consist of fees to be paid for consulting services connected with exploration, the cost of core drilling, and cost of analyzing core samples. We are not going to spend any sums of money or implement our exploration program until this offering is completed. We have not begun exploration. Consulting fees will not be more than $5,000 per month. We have not selected or identified a consultant at this time. We will not do so until we have completed this offering. Our consultant in consultation with our officers will supervise and contract for our exploration operations through independent contractors. Core drilling will cost $20 per foot. We will drill as many holes as proceeds from the offering will allow. We estimate drilling approximately 9 holes if we raise the minimum; 16 holes if we raise 62.50% of the proceeds; and 21 holes if we raise the maximum. We estimate it will cost up to $4,120 to analyze the core samples.
In addition we have allocated funds for telephone service, mail, stationary, accounting, acquisition of office equipment and supplies, and the salary of one secretary, assuming the maximum number of shares is sold, if needed.
We have allocated a wide range of money for exploration. That is because we do not know how much will ultimately be needed for exploration. If we discover significant quantities of mineral, we will begin technical and economic feasibility studies to determine if we have reserves. Only after we have reserves will we consider developing the property.
No proceeds from the offering will be paid to officers and directors.
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
The price of the shares we are offering was arbitrarily determined in order for us to raise up to a total of $200,000 in this offering. The offering price bears no relationship whatsoever to our assets, earnings, book value or other criteria of value. Among the factors considered were:
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our lack of operating history |
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the proceeds to be raised by the offering |
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the amount of capital to be contributed by purchasers in this offering in proportion to the amount of stock to be retained by our existing Stockholders, and |
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our relative cash requirements. |
DILUTION OF THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR YOUR SHARES
Dilution represents the difference between the offering price and the net tangible book value per share immediately after completion of this offering. Net tangible book value is the amount that results from subtracting total liabilities and intangible assets from total assets. Dilution arises mainly as a result of our arbitrary determination of the offering price of the shares being offered. Dilution of the value of the shares you purchase is also a result of the lower book value of the shares held by our existing stockholders.
As of March 31, 2007, the net tangible book value of our shares of common stock was a deficit of $(17,950) or approximately Nil per share based upon 5,000,000 shares outstanding.
If All of the Shares Are Sold:
Upon completion of this offering, in the event all of the shares are sold, the net tangible book value of the 7,000,000 shares to be outstanding will be $152,050 or approximately $0.02 per share. The net tangible book value of the shares held by our existing stockholders will be increased by $0.02 per share without any additional investment on their part. You will incur an immediate dilution from $0.10 per share to $0.02 per share.
After completion of this offering, if 2,000,000 shares are sold, you will own approximately 28.57% of the total number of shares then outstanding for which you will have made a cash investment of $200,000, or $0.10 per share. Our existing stockholders will own approximately 71.43% of the total number of shares then outstanding, for which they have made contributions of cash totaling $50, or approximately $0.00001 per share.
If 1,500,000 Shares Are Sold:
Upon completion of this offering, in the event 1,500,000 shares are sold, the net tangible book value of the 6,500,000 shares to be outstanding will be $102,050, or approximately $0.02 per share. The net tangible book value of the shares held by our existing stockholders will be increased by $0.02 per share without any additional investment on their part. You will incur an immediate dilution from $0.10 per share to $0.02 per share.
After completion of this offering, if 1,500,000 shares are sold, you will own approximately 23.08% of the total number of shares then outstanding for which you will have made a cash investment of $150,000, or $0.10 per share. Our existing stockholders will own approximately 76.92% of the total number of shares then outstanding, for which they have made contributions of cash and/or services and/or other assets, totaling $50, or approximately $0.00001 per share.
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If 1,000,000 Shares Are Sold:
Upon completion of this offering, in the event 1,000,000 shares are sold, the net tangible book value of the 6,000,000 shares to be outstanding will be $52,050, or approximately $0.01 per share. The net tangible book value of the shares held by our existing stockholders will be increased by $0.01 per share without any additional investment on their part. You will incur an immediate dilution from $0.10 per share to $0.01 per share.
After completion of this offering, if 1,000,000 shares are sold, you will own approximately 16.67% of the total number of shares then outstanding for which you will have made a cash investment of $100,000, or $0.10 per share. Our existing stockholders will own approximately 8.33% of the total number of shares then outstanding, for which they have made contributions of cash and/or services and/or other assets, totaling $50, or approximately $0.00001 per share.
The following table compares the differences of your investment in our shares with the investment of our existing stockholders.
Existing Stockholders if all Shares Sold
Price per share |
$ |
0.00001 |
Net tangible book value per share before offering |
Nil |
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Potential gain to existing shareholders |
$ |
170,000 |
Net tangible book value per share after offering |
$ |
0.02 |
Increase to present stockholders in net tangible book value per share after offering |
$ |
152,050 |
Capital contributions |
$ |
50 |
Number of shares outstanding before the offering |
5,000,000 |
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Number of shares after offering held by existing stockholders |
5,000,000 |
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Percentage of ownership after offering |
71.43% |
Purchasers of Shares in this Offering if all Shares are Sold
Price per share |
$ |
0.10 |
Dilution per share |
$ |
(0.08) |
Capital contributions |
$ |
200,000 |
Number of shares after offering held by public investors |
2,000,000 |
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Percentage of ownership after offering |
28.57% |
Purchasers of Shares in this Offering if 1,500,000 Shares are Sold
Price per share |
$ |
0.10 |
Dilution per share |
$ |
(0.08) |
Capital contributions |
$ |
150,000 |
Number of shares after offering held by public investors |
1,500,000 |
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Percentage of ownership after offering |
23.08% |
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Purchasers of Shares in this Offering if 1,000,000 Shares are Sold
Price per share |
$ |
0.10 |
Dilution per share |
$ |
(0.09) |
Capital contributions |
$ |
100,000 |
Number of shares after offering held by public investors |
1,000,000 |
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Percentage of ownership after offering |
16.67% |
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION; TERMS OF THE OFFERING
We are offering 2,000,000 shares of common stock on a self-underwritten basis, 1,000,000 shares minimum, and 2,000,000 shares maximum basis. The offering price is $0.10 per share. Funds from this offering will be placed in a separate corporate bank account at Washington Mutual, 601 Main Street, Spokane, Washington 99201, telephone (509) 353-4920. The funds will be maintained in the separate bank until we receive a minimum of $100,000 at which time we will remove those funds and use the same as set forth in the Use of Proceeds section of this prospectus. This account is not an escrow, trust or similar account. Your subscription will only be deposited in a separate bank account under our name. As a result, if we are sued for any reason and a judgment is rendered against us, your subscription could be seized in a garnishment proceeding and you could lose your investment, even if we fail to raise the minimum amount in this offering. As a result, there is no assurance that your funds will be returned to you if the minimum offering is not reached. Any funds received by us thereafter will immediately be used by us. If we do not receive the minimum amount of $100,000 within 270 days of the effective date of our registration statement, all funds will be promptly returned to you without a deduction of any kind. During the 270 day period, no funds will be returned to you. You will only receive a refund of your subscription if we have not sold a minimum of 1,000,000 shares of common stock and have not raised a minimum of $100,000 within the 270 day period referred to above. Sold securities are deemed securities which have been paid for with collected funds prior to expiration of 270 days. Collected funds are deemed funds that have been paid by the drawee bank. There are no finders involved in our distribution. Officers, directors, affiliates or anyone involved in marketing the shares will not be allowed to purchase shares in the offering. You will not have the right to withdraw your funds during the offering. You will o nly have the right to have your funds returned if we do not raise the minimum amount of the offering or there would be a change in the material terms of the offering. The following are material terms that would allow you to be entitled to a refund of your money:
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extension of the offering period beyond 270 days; |
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change in the offering price; |
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change in the minimum sales requirement; |
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change to allow sales to affiliates in order to meet the minimum sales requirement; |
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change in the amount of proceeds necessary to release the proceeds held in the separate bank account; |
If the changes above occur, any new offering may be made by means of a post-effective amendment.
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We will sell the shares in this offering through our officers and directors. They will receive no commission from the sale of any shares. They will not register as a broker-dealer under section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in reliance upon Rule 3a4-1. Rule 3a4-1 sets forth those conditions under which a person associated with an issuer may participate in the offering of the issuer's securities and not be deemed to be a broker/dealer. The conditions are that:
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The person is not statutorily disqualified, as that term is defined in Section 3(a)(39) of the Act, at the time of his participation; and, |
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The person is not compensated in connection with his participation by the payment of commissions or other remuneration based either directly or indirectly on transactions in securities; |
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The person is not at the time of their participation, an associated person of a broker/dealer; and, |
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The person meets the conditions of Paragraph (a)(4)(ii) of Rule 3a4-1 of the Exchange Act, in that he (A) primarily performs, or is intended primarily to perform at the end of the offering, substantial duties for or on behalf of the Issuer otherwise than in connection with transactions in securities; and (B) is not a broker or dealer, or an associated person of a broker or dealer, within the preceding twelve (12) months; and (C) do not participate in selling and offering of securities for any Issuer more than once every twelve (12) months other than in reliance on Paragraphs (a)(4)(i) or (a)(4)(iii). |
They are not statutorily disqualified, are not being compensated, and are not associated with a broker/dealer. They are and will continue to be our officers and directors at the end of the offering and have not been during the last twelve months and are currently not broker/dealers or associated with broker/dealers. They will not participate in selling and offering securities for any issuer more than once every twelve months.
Only after our registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, do we intend to advertise, through tombstones, and hold investment meetings in various states where the offering will be registered. We will not utilize the Internet to advertise our offering. Our officers and directors will also distribute the prospectus to potential investors at the investment meetings, to business associates and to their friends and relatives who are interested in us and a possible investment in the offering. No shares purchased in this offering will be subject to any kind of lock-up agreement.
Management and affiliates thereof will not purchase shares in this offering to reach the minimum.
We intend to sell our shares outside the United States.
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Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act - Penny Stock Disclosure
Our shares are penny stocks covered by section 15(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rules 15g-1 through 15g-6 promulgated thereunder. They impose additional sales practice requirements on broker/dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally institutions with assets in excess of $1,000,000 or individuals with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with their spouses). For transactions covered by the Rule, the broker/dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchase and have received the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction prior to the sale. Consequently, the Rule may affect the ability of broker/dealers to sell our securities and also may affect your ability to resell your shares.
Section 15(g) also imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker/dealers who sell penny securities. These rules require a one page summary of certain essential items. The items include the risk of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and secondary marketing; terms important to in understanding of the function of the penny stock market, such as "bid" and "offer" quotes, a dealer's "spread" and broker/dealer compensation; the broker/dealer compensation, the broker/dealer's duties to its customers, including the disclosures required by any other penny stock disclosure rules; the customers rights and remedies in causes of fraud in penny stock transactions; and, the NASD's toll free telephone number and the central number of the North American Administrators Association, for information on the disciplinary history of broker/dealers and their associated persons. While Section 15g and Rules 15g-1 through 15g-6 apply to broker/dealers, they do not apply to us.
Rule 15g-1 exempts a number of specific transactions from the scope of the penny stock rules.
Rule 15g-2 declares unlawful broker/dealer transactions in penny stocks unless the broker/dealer has first provided to the customer a standardized disclosure document.
Rule 15g-3 provides that it is unlawful for a broker/dealer to engage in a penny stock transaction unless the broker/dealer first discloses and subsequently confirms to the customer current quotation prices or similar market information concerning the penny stock in question.
Rule 15g-4 prohibits broker/dealers from completing penny stock transactions for a customer unless the broker/dealer first discloses to the customer the amount of compensation or other remuneration received as a result of the penny stock transaction.
Rule 15g-5 requires that a broker dealer executing a penny stock transaction, other than one exempt under Rule 15g-1, disclose to its customer, at the time of or prior to the transaction, information about the sales person' s compensation.
Rule 15g-6 requires broker/dealers selling penny stocks to provide their customers with monthly account statements.
Again, the foregoing rules apply to broker/dealers. They do not apply to us in any manner whatsoever. Again, the application of the penny stock rules may affect your ability to resell your shares because many brokers are unwilling to buy, sell or trade penny stocks as a result of the additional sales practices imposed upon them which are described in this section.
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Regulation M
We are subject to Regulation M of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Regulation M governs activities of underwriters, issuers, selling security holders, and others in connection with offerings of securities. Regulation M prohibits distribution participants and their affiliated purchasers from bidding for or purchasing or attempting to induce any person to bid for or purchase the securities being distributed.
Offering Period and Expiration Date
This offering will start on the date this registration statement is declared effective by the SEC and continue for a period of 270 days, or until the offering is completed or otherwise terminated by us.
We will not accept any money until this registration statement is declared effective by the SEC.
Procedures for Subscribing
We will not accept any money until this registration statement is declared effective by the SEC. Once the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, if you decide to subscribe for any shares in this offering, you must
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All checks for subscriptions must be made payable to "Riverdale Mining Inc."
Right to Reject Subscriptions
We have the right to accept or reject subscriptions in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason. All monies from rejected subscriptions will be returned immediately by us to the subscriber, without interest or deductions. Subscriptions for securities will be accepted or rejected within 48 hours after we receive them.
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BUSINESS
General
We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 30, 2007. We are an exploration stage corporation. An exploration stage corporation is one engaged in the search of mineral deposits or reserves which are not in either the development or production stage. We intend to conduct exploration activities on one property. We maintain our statutory registered agent's office at The Corporation Trust Company of Nevada, 6100 Neil Road, Suite 500, Reno, Nevada 89511 and our business office is located at 20 Carl Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1W 3R2. Our telephone number is (877) 536-0333. This is our mailing address as well.
There is no assurance that a commercially viable mineral deposit exists on the property and further exploration will be required before a final evaluation as to the economic feasibility is determined.
We have no plans to change the company's business activities or to combine with another business, and are not aware of any events or circumstances that might cause our plans to change.
We have no revenues, have achieved losses since inception, have no operations, have been issued a going concern opinion and rely upon the sale of our securities and loans from our officers and directors to fund operations.
Background
In June 2007, Vladimir Vaskevich, our president and a member of the board of directors acquired one mineral property containing two, one unit claims and one, one cell claim in British Columbia, Canada. British Columbia allows a mineral explorer to claim a portion of available Crown lands as its exclusive area for exploration by registering the claim area on the British Columbia Mineral Titles Online system. The Mineral Titles Online system is the Internet-based British Columbia system used to register, maintain and manage the claims. A cell is an area which appears electronically on the British Columbia Internet Minerals Titles Online Grid and was formerly called a claim. A claim is a grant from the Crown of the available land within the cells to the holder to remove and sell minerals. The online grid is the geographical basis for the cell. Formerly, the claim was established by sticking stakes in the ground to define the area and then recording the staking information. The staking system is now antiquate d in British Columbia and has been replaced with the online grid. The property was registered by Lloyd Brewer of Madman Mining, a non affiliated third party. Lloyd Brewer of Madman Mining is a self-employed contract staker and field worker residing in British Columbia.
Canadian jurisdictions allow a mineral explorer to claim a portion of available Crown lands as its exclusive area for exploration by registering the claim area on the British Columbia Mineral Titles Online system. The Mineral Titles Online system is the Internet-based British Columbia system used to register, maintain and manage the claims. A cell is an area which appears electronically on the British Columbia Internet Minerals Titles Online Grid and was formerly called a claim. A claim is a grant from the Crown of the available land within the cells to the holder to remove and sell minerals. The online grid is the geographical basis for the cell. Formerly, the claim was established by sticking stakes in the ground to define the area and then recording the staking information. The staking system
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is now antiquated in British Columbia and has been replaced with the online grid. The fees would be for incorporation of a British Columbia corporation and legal and accounting fees related to the incorporation. In June 2007, Mr. Vladimir Vaskevich executed a declaration of trust acknowledging that he holds the property in trust for us and he will not deal with the property in any way, except to transfer the property to us. In the event that Mr. Vaskevich transfers title to a third party, the declaration of trust will be used as evidence that he breached his fiduciary duty to us. Mr. Vaskevich has not provided us with a signed or executed bill of sale in our favor. Mr. Vaskevich will issue a bill of sale to a subsidiary corporation to be formed by us should mineralized material be discovered on the property. Mineralized material is a mineralized body, which has been delineated by appropriate spaced drilling or underground sampling to support sufficient tonnage and average grade of metals to justify remova l.
Under British Columbia law, title to British Columbia mining claims can only be held by British Columbia residents. In the case of corporations, title must be held by a British Columbia corporation. In order to comply with the law we would have to incorporate a British Columbia wholly owned subsidiary corporation and obtain audited financial statements. We believe those costs would be a waste of our money at this time.
In the event that we find mineralized material and the mineralized material can be economically extracted, we will form a wholly owned British Columbia subsidiary corporation and Mr. Vaskevich will convey title to the property to the wholly owned subsidiary corporation. Should Mr. Vaskevich transfer title to another person and that deed is recorded before we record our documents, that other person will have superior title and we will have none. If that event occurs, we will have to cease or suspend operations. However, Mr. Vaskevich will be liable to us for monetary damages for breaching the terms of his oral agreement with us to transfer his title to a subsidiary corporation we create. To date we have not performed any work on the property. All Canadian lands and minerals which have not been granted to private persons are owned by either the federal or provincial governments in the name of Her Majesty Elizabeth II. Ungranted minerals are commonly known as Crown minerals. Ownership rights to Crown mineral s are vested by the Canadian Constitution in the province where the minerals are located. In the case of the Company property, that is the province of British Columbia.
In the 19th century the practice of reserving the minerals from fee simple Crown grants was established. Legislation now ensures that minerals are reserved from Crown land dispositions. The result is that the Crown is the largest mineral owner in Canada, both as the fee simple owner of Crown lands and through mineral reservations in Crown grants. Most privately held mineral titles are acquired directly from the Crown. The Company property is one such acquisition. Accordingly, fee simple title to the Company property resides with the Crown.
The property is comprised of mining leases issued pursuant to the British Columbia Mineral Act. The lessee has exclusive rights to mine and recover all of the minerals contained within the surface boundaries of the lease continued vertically downward. The Crown does not have the right to reclaim provided a minimum fee of CDN$100 is paid timely. The Crown could reclaim the property in an eminent domain proceeding, but would have to compensate the lessee for the value of the claim if it exercised the right of eminent domain. It is highly unlikely that the Crown will exercise the power of eminent domain. In general, where eminent domain has been exercised it has been in connection with incorporating the property into a provincial park.
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The property is unencumbered and there are no competitive conditions which affect the property. Further, there is no insurance covering the property and we believe that no insurance is necessary since the property is unimproved and contains no buildings or improvements.
To date we have not performed any work on the property. We are presently in the exploration stage and we cannot guarantee that a commercially viable mineral deposit, a reserve, exists in the property until further exploration is done and a comprehensive evaluation concludes economic and legal feasibility.
There are no native land claims that affect title to the property. We have no plans to try to interest other companies in the property if mineralization is found. If mineralization is found, we will try to develop the property ourselves.
Claims
The following is a list of tenure numbers, claim, and expiration date of our claims:
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Rainy Day #1 |
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March 4, 2008 |
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Rainy Day #2 |
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March 4, 2008 |
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Rainy Day #3 |
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March 4, 2008 |
In order to maintain these claims we must pay a fee of CND$100 per year per cell.
Location and Access
The South Rossland Gold Project is located approximately 440 miles by road from Vancouver, B.C. and south - southwest of Trail, B.C. The property is located within the Trail Creek Mining Division.
Good road access to the northern area of the claim is provided by a paved secondary road (the historic Dewdney Trunk Road) which passes approximately 100 yards north of the property's northern boundary. Secondary gravel roads bisect the southern part of the property and a number of rough bulldozer logging trails provide access throughout the south and central areas of the property. Portions of the southern area of the property have been logged within the past five or so years.
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Physiography
The property is situated within the Columbia River Valley area of the Monashee Mountains in the south-central interior of British Columbia.
Elevations within the property range from 4,000 feet at the northern most point of the property to 3,400 feet along the east central claim boundary.
The vegetation is sparse within most areas of the property and consists mainly of moderately spaced second and third growth pine and fir trees. Portions of the area have been logged within the past five years and are partially overgrown with alder and fireweed. Emissions, containing acids and other toxic chemicals, originating from the Teck-Cominco Smelter complex during most of the 1900s have left much of the area devoid of underbrush vegetation. The climate features warm summers and snowy winters. Average yearly precipitation is 20 inches. A snow pack of 4-5 feet begins to accumulate in November and lingers in places into late April. The moderate climate in the project area allows for exploration approximately eight months during the year.
Water for all phases of exploration and development is readily available in numerous sources within and immediately adjoining the property.
History
The property shows signs of previous exploration activities. No known mineralized material exists on the property.
Geology and Mineralization
The Rossland area is underlain by sedimentary and volcanic rocks which have been intruded and metamorphosed by igneous rocks.
The oldest formation is the Mount Roberts Formation (Pennsylvanian) which are sediments consisting of slates, limestones, quartzites and greenstones mostly andesites and banded tuffs.
This in turn is overlain by the Rossland Formation (Lower Jurassic) which consists mainly of lava flows of andesitic to basaltic composition, augite porphyry, and bodies of tuff and argillite. The above rocks have all been intruded by a number of different intrusions in the following sequence:
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serpentinized peridotite |
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Rossland Monzonite |
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monzonite |
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Nelson Plutonic rocks |
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granite and other phases |
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Coryell Plutonic rocks |
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alkali granite and syenite |
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Sheppard Intrusions |
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alkali granite and syenite |
Most of all these formations in turn have been subjected to faulting and the intrusion of numerous dykes of various compositions from monzonite to basalts. In general terms these dykes are steeply dipping and trend to the north.
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Supplies
Competition and unforeseen limited sources of supplies in the industry could result in occasional spot shortages of supplies, such as dynamite, and certain equipment such as bulldozers and excavators that we might need to conduct exploration. We have not attempted to locate or negotiate with any suppliers of products, equipment or materials. We will attempt to locate products, equipment and materials after this offering is complete. If we cannot find the products and equipment we need, we will have to suspend our exploration plans until we do find the products and equipment we need.
Description of Property
Other than our interest in the property, we own no plants or other property.
Our Proposed Exploration Program
Our exploration target is to find an ore body containing gold. Our success depends upon finding mineralized material. This includes a determination by our consultant if the property contains reserves. We have not selected a consultant as of the date of this prospectus and will not do so until our offering is successfully completed, if that occurs, of which there is no assurance. Mineralized material is a mineralized body, which has been delineated by appropriate spaced drilling or underground sampling to support sufficient tonnage and average grade of metals to justify removal. If we do not find mineralized material or we cannot remove mineralized material, either because we do not have the money to do it or because it is not economically feasible to do it, we will cease operations and you will lose your investment.
In addition, we may not have enough money to complete our exploration of the property. If it turns out that we have not raised enough money to complete our exploration program, we will try to raise additional funds from a second public offering, a private placement or loans. At the present time, we have not made any plans to raise additional money and there is no assurance that we would be able to raise additional money in the future. If we need additional money and cannot raise it, we will have to suspend or cease operations.
We must conduct exploration to determine what amount of minerals, if any, exist on our properties and if any minerals which are found can be economically extracted and profitably processed.
The property is undeveloped raw land. Exploration and surveying has not been initiated and will not be initiated until we raise money in this offering. That is because we do not have money to start exploration. Once the offering is concluded, we intend to start exploration operations. To our knowledge, the property has never been mined. Before minerals retrieval can begin, we must explore for and find mineralized material. After that has occurred we have to determine if it is economically feasible to remove the mineralized material. Economically feasible means that the costs associated with the removal of the mineralized material will not exceed the price at which we can sell the mineralized material. We cannot predict what that will be until we find mineralized material.
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We do not know if we will find mineralized material. We believe that activities occurring on adjoining properties are not material to our activities. The reason is that whatever is located under adjoining properties may or may not be located under our property.
We do not claim to have any minerals or reserves whatsoever at this time on any of the property.
We intend to implement an exploration program which consists of core sampling. Core sampling is the process of drilling holes to a depth of up to 300 feet in order to extract a sample of earth. Mr. Vaskevich, after confirming with our consultant, will determine where drilling will occur on the property. The samples will be tested to determine if mineralized material is located on the property. Based upon the tests of the core samples, we will determine if we will terminate operations; proceed with additional exploration of the property; or develop the property. The proceeds from this offering are designed to only fund the costs of core sampling and testing. We intend to take our core samples to analytical chemists, geochemists and registered assayers located in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have not selected any of the foregoing as of the date of this prospectus. We will only make the selections in the event we raise the minimum amount of this offering.
We estimate the cost of drilling will be $20 per foot drilled. The amount of drilling will be predicated upon the amount of money raised in this offering. If we raise the minimum amount of money, we will drill approximately 2,700 linear feet or 9 holes to a depth of 300 feet. Assuming that we raise the maximum amount of money, we will drill approximately 6,500 linear feet, or up to 21 holes to a depth of 300 feet. We estimate that it will take up to three months to drill 21 holes to a depth of 300 feet each. We will pay a consultant up to a maximum of $5,000 per month for his services during the three month period or a total of $15,000. The total cost for analyzing the core samples will be $4,120. We will begin exploration activity ninety days after this public offering is completed, weather permitting.
The breakdowns were made in consultation with Mr. Brewer.
We do not intend to interest other companies in the property if we find mineralized materials. We intend to try to develop the reserves ourselves through the use of a consultant. We have no plans to interest other companies in the property if we do not find mineralized material.
If we are unable to complete exploration because we do not have enough money, we will cease operations until we raise more money. If we cannot or do not raise more money, we will cease operations. If we cease operations, we do not know what we will do and we do not have any plans to do anything else.
We cannot provide you with a more detailed discussion of how our exploration program will work and what we expect will be our likelihood of success. That is because we have a piece of raw land and we intend to look for mineralized material. We may or may not find any mineralized material. We hope we do, but it is impossible to predict the likelihood of such an event.
We do not have any plan to make our company to revenue generation. That is because we have not found economic mineralization yet and it is impossible to project revenue generation from nothing.
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Competitive Factors
The gold mining industry is fragmented, that is there are many, many gold prospectors and producers, small and large. We do not compete with anyone. That is because there is no competition for the exploration or removal of minerals from the property. We will either find mineralized materials on the property or not. If we do not, we will cease or suspend operations. We are one of the smallest exploration companies in existence. We are an infinitely small participant in the gold mining market. Readily available gold markets exist in Canada and around the world for the sale of gold. Therefore, we will be able to sell any gold that we are able to recover.
Regulations
Our property is registered on British Columbia Mineral Titles Online system. We are also subject to the British Columbia Mineral Exploration Code which tells us how and where we can explore for minerals.
This act sets forth rules for
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We can explore for minerals on the property and are in compliance with the Code rules and regulations. The Code rules and regulations will not adversely affect our operations.
Environmental Law
We are also subject to the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia. This code deals with environmental matters relating to the exploration and development of mining properties. Its goals are to protect the environment through a series of regulations affecting:
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We are responsible to provide a safe working environment, not disrupt archaeological sites, and conduct our activities to prevent unnecessary damage to the property.
We will secure all necessary permits for exploration and, if development is warranted on the property, will file final plans of operation before we start any mining operations. We anticipate no discharge of water into active stream, creek, river, lake or any other body of water regulated by environmental law or regulation. No endangered species will be disturbed. Restoration of the disturbed land will be completed according to law. All holes, pits and shafts will be sealed upon abandonment of the property. It is difficult to estimate the cost of compliance with the environmental law since the full nature and extent of our proposed activities cannot be determined until we start our operations and know what that will involve from an environmental standpoint.
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We are in compliance with the Code and will continue to comply with the Code in the future. We believe that compliance with the Code will not adversely affect our business operations in the future.
Exploration stage companies have no need to discuss environmental matters, except as they relate to exploration activities. The only "cost and effect" of compliance with environmental regulations in British Columbia is returning the surface to its previous condition upon abandonment of the property. We cannot speculate on those costs in light of our ongoing plans for exploration. When we are ready to drill, we will notify the B.C. Inspector of Mines. He will require a bond to be put in place to assure that the property will be restored to its original condition. We have estimated the cost of restoring the property to be between $3,000 to $9,000, depending upon the number of holes drilled.
Employees
We intend to use the services of subcontractors for manual labor exploration work on our properties.
Employees and Employment Agreements
At present, we have no employees, other than our officers and directors. Our officers and directors are part-time employees and will devote about 10% of their time to our operations. Our officers and directors do not have an employment agreement with us. We presently do not have pension, health, annuity, insurance, stock options, profit sharing or similar benefit plans; however, we may adopt plans in the future. There are presently no personal benefits available to our officers and directors. Our officers and directors will handle our administrative duties. Because our officers and directors are inexperienced with exploration, they will hire qualified persons to perform the surveying, exploration, and excavating of our property. As of today, we have not looked for or talked to any geologists or engineers who will perform work for us in the future. We do not intend to do so until we complete this offering.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
This section of the prospectus includes a number of forward-looking statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words like: believe, expect, estimate, anticipate, intend, project and similar expressions, or words which, by their nature, refer to future events. You should not place undue certainty on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this prospectus. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or our predictions.
Plan of Operation
We are a start-up, exploration stage corporation and have not yet generated or realized any revenues from our business operations.
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Our auditors have issued a going concern opinion. This means that there is substantial doubt that we can continue as an on-going business for the next twelve months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our bills. This is because we have not generated any revenues and no revenues are anticipated until we begin removing and selling minerals. There is no assurance we will ever reach this point. Accordingly, we must raise cash from sources other than the sale of minerals found on the property. That cash must be raised from other sources. Our only other source for cash at this time is investments by others. We must raise cash to implement our project and stay in business. If we raise the minimum amount of money in this offering, we believe it will last twelve months.
We will be conducting research in the form of exploration on our property. Our exploration program is explained in as much detail as possible in the business section of this prospectus. We are not going to buy or sell any plant or significant equipment during the next twelve months.
Our success depends upon finding mineralized material. This includes a determination by our consultant if the property contains reserves. We have not selected a consultant as of the date of this prospectus and will not do so until our offering is successfully completed, if that occurs, of which there is no assurance. Mineralized material is a mineralized body, which has been delineated by appropriate spaced drilling or underground sampling to support sufficient tonnage and average grade of metals to justify removal. If we don' t find mineralized material or we cannot remove mineralized material, either because we do not have the money to do it or because it is not economically feasible to do it, we will cease operations and you will lose your investment.
If we raise the minimum amount, we will have enough money to complete our exploration program.
We must conduct exploration to determine what amount of minerals, if any, exist on our properties and if any minerals which are found can be economically extracted and profitably processed.
The property is undeveloped raw land. Exploration and surveying has not been initiated and will not be initiated until we raise money in this offering. That is because we do not have money to start exploration. Once the offering is concluded, we intend to start exploration operations. To our knowledge, the property has never been mined. Future fees would be for incorporation of a British Columbia corporation and legal and accounting fees related to the incorporation. In June 2007, Mr. Vaskevich executed a declaration of trust acknowledging that he holds the property in trust for us and he will not deal with the property in any way, except to transfer the property to us. In the event that Mr. Vaskevich transfers title to a third party, the declaration of trust will be used as evidence that he breached his fiduciary duty to us. Mr. Vaskevich has not provided us with a signed or executed bill of sale in our favor. Mr. Vaskevich will issue a bill of sale to a subsidiary corporation to be formed by us should m ineralized material be discovered on the property. Mineralized material is a mineralized body, which has been delineated by appropriate spaced drilling or underground sampling to support sufficient tonnage and average grade of metals to justify removal before minerals retrieval can begin, we must explore for and find mineralized material. After that has occurred we have to determine if it is economically feasible to remove the mineralized material. Economically feasible means that the costs associated with the removal of the mineralized material will not exceed the price at which we can sell the mineralized material. We cannot predict what that will be until we find mineralized material. Mr. Vaskevich does not have a right to sell the property to anyone. He may only transfer the property to us.
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He may not demand payment for the claim when he transfers them to us. Further, Mr. Vaskevich does not have the right to sell the claim at a profit to us if mineralized material is discovered on the property. Mr. Vaskevich must transfer title to us, without payment of any kind, regardless of what is or is not discovered on the property.
We do not know if we will find mineralized material. We believe that activities occurring on adjoining properties are not material to our activities. The reason is that whatever is located under adjoining properties may or may not be located under the property. We do not claim to have any minerals or reserves whatsoever at this time on any of the property.
We intend to implement an exploration program which consists of core sampling. Core sampling is the process of drilling holes to a depth of up to 300 feet in order to extract samples of earth. Mr. Vaskevich, after confirming with our consultant, will determine where drilling will occur on the property. Mr. Vaskevich will not receive fees for his services. The samples will be tested to determine if mineralized material is located on the property. Based upon the tests of the core samples, we will determine if we will terminate operations, proceed with additional exploration of the property, or develop the property. The proceeds from this offering are designed to only fund the costs of core sampling and testing. We intend to take our core samples to analytical chemists, geochemists and registered assayers located in British Columbia. We have not selected any of the foregoing as of the date of this prospectus. We will only make the selections in the event we raise the minimum amount of this offering.
We estimate the cost of drilling will be $20 per foot drilled. The amount of drilling will be predicated upon the amount of money raised in this offering. If we raise the minimum amount of money, we will drill approximately 2,700 linear feet or 9 holes to a depth of 300 feet. Assuming that we raise the maximum amount of money, we will drill approximately 6,500 linear feet, or up to 21 holes to a depth of 300 feet. We estimate that it will take up to three months to drill 21 holes to a depth of 300 feet each. We will pay a consultant up to a maximum of $5,000 per month for his services during the three month period or a total of $15,000. The total cost for analyzing the core samples will be $4,120. We will begin exploration activity ninety days after this public offering is completed, weather permitting.
We do not intend to interest other companies in the property if we find mineralized materials. We intend to try to develop the reserves ourselves through the use of consultants. We have no plans to interest other companies in the property if we find mineralized material. To pay the consultant and develop the reserves, we will have to raise additional funds through a second public offering, a private placement or through loans. As of the date of this prospectus, we have no plans to raise additional funds other than the funds being raised in this public offering. Further, there is no assurance we will be able to raise any additional funds even if we discover mineralized material and a have a defined ore body.
We do not intend to hire additional employees at this time. All of the work on the property will be conducted by unaffiliated independent contractors that we will hire. The independent contractors will be responsible for surveying, geology, engineering, exploration, and excavation. The geologists will evaluate the information derived from the exploration and excavation and the engineers will advise us on the economic feasibility of removing the mineralized material.
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Milestones
The following are our milestones:
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0-90 days after completion of the offering, retain our consultant to manage the exploration of the property. Cost - $5,000 to $15,000. Time of retention 0-90 days. To carry out this milestone, we must hire a consultant. There are a number of mining consultants located in Vancouver, British Columbia that we intend to interview. |
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90-180 days after completion of the offering. - Core drilling. Core drilling will cost $20 per foot. The number of holes to be drilled will be dependent upon the amount raised from the offering. Core drilling will be subcontracted to non-affiliated third parties. Cost $54,380 to $130,880. Time to conduct the core drilling - 90 days. To carry out this milestone we must conduct the core drilling. The driller will be retained by our consultant. |
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180-210 days after completion of the offering. Have an independent third party analyze the samples from the core drilling. Determine if mineralized material is below the ground. If mineralized material is found, we will attempt to define the ore body. We estimate that it will cost $4,120 to analyze the core samples and will take 30 days. Delivery of the samples to the independent third party is necessary to carry out this milestone. |
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4. |
210-270 days after completion of the offering. If we discover significant quantities of mineral, we will have technical and economic feasibility studies to determine if we have reserves. These studies will be performed by third party professors. Cost - $5,000 to $10,000. |
The cost of the subcontractors is included in cost of the exploration services to be performed as set forth in the Use of Proceeds section and the Business section. All funds for the foregoing activities will be obtained from this public offering.
Limited Operating History; Need for Additional Capital
There is no historical financial information about us upon which to base an evaluation of our performance. We are an exploration stage corporation and have not generated any revenues from operations. We cannot guarantee we will be successful in our business operations. Our business is subject to risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise, including limited capital resources, possible delays in the exploration of our properties, and possible cost overruns due to price and cost increases in services.
To become profitable and competitive, we conduct research and exploration of our property before we start production of any minerals we may find. We are seeking equity financing to provide for the capital required to implement our research and exploration phases. We believe that the funds raised from this offering, whether it be the minimum amount or the maximum amount, will allow us to operate for one year.
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We have no assurance that future financing will be available to us on acceptable terms. If financing is not available on satisfactory terms, we may be unable to continue, develop or expand our operations. Equity financing could result in additional dilution to existing shareholders.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
To meet our need for cash we are attempting to raise money from this offering. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to raise enough money through this offering to stay in business. Whatever money we do raise will be applied to the items set forth in the Use of Proceeds section of this prospectus. If we find mineralized material and it is economically feasible to remove the mineralized material, we will attempt to raise additional money through a subsequent private placement, public offering or through loans.
At the present time, we have not made any arrangements to raise additional cash, other than through this offering. If we need additional cash and cannot raise it we will either have to suspend operations until we do raise the cash, or cease operations entirely. Whether we raise the minimum amount or maximum amount, it will last a year. Other than as described in this paragraph, we have no other financing plans.
We have the right to explore one property which consists of three claims comprising a total of 177.9 acres. The property is registered in our president' s name and we will begin our exploration plan upon completion of this offering. We expect to start exploration operations within 90 days of completing this offering. As of the date of this prospectus we have yet to begin operations and therefore we have yet to generate any revenues.
Since inception, we have issued 5,000,000 shares of our common stock and received $50.
In March 2007, we issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock to our officers and directors pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1993. The purchase price of the shares was $50. This was accounted for as an acquisition of shares.
As of March 31, 2007, our total assets were $50 consisting entirely of cash and our total liabilities were $18,000. We need $70,000 to remain operational during the next twelve months and to complete exploration of the property.
MANAGEMENT
Officers and Directors
Each of our directors serves until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Each of our officers is elected by the board of directors to a term of one (1) year and serves until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified, or until he or she is removed from office. The board of directors has no nominating, auditing or compensation committees.
The name, address, age and position of our present officers and directors are set forth below:
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Name and Address |
Age |
Position(s) |
Vladimir Vaskevich |
29 |
president, principal executive officer, treasurer, principal |
20 Carl Crescent |
financial officer, principal accounting officer, and a |
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Toronto, Ontario |
director |
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Canada M1W 3R2 |
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Mikhail Ratchkovski |
42 |
secretary and a director |
32 Bruce Street |
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London, Ontario |
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Canada N6C 1G4 |
The persons named above have held their offices/positions since inception of our company and are expected to hold their offices/positions until the next annual meeting of our stockholders.
Background of Officers and Directors
Vladimir Vaskevich has been our president, principal executive officer, treasurer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and a director since March 30, 2007. From January 2006 till January 2007, Mr. Vaskevich worked as a realtor for Prudential Sterling Realty, in Burnaby, British Columbia. From January 2001 to January 2006, Mr. Vaskevich served as president and operations director for Centre City Health Recovery Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario. From April 2001 to September 2004, Mr. Vaskevich was executive vice president for Metro Assessment, Functional Capacity and Psychological Examination Centre in Toronto, Ontario. From 1998 to January 2001, he served as wholesale sales manager at Valvo Auto Sales in Toronto, Ontario. Other than our board of directors, Mr. Vaskevich has not been a member of the board of directors of any corporations during the last five years.
Mikhail Ratchkovski has been our secretary and a director since March 30, 2007. Since January 2005, Mr. Ratchkovski has been employed by Pacific Quorum Properties located in Vancouver as property manager, where he was responsible for overseeing stratified residential accounts, preparation of yearly maintenance and capital project budgets, hiring of staff for strata buildings, and conducting monthly and annual general meetings for the Stratas. From January 1993 to January 2005, Mr. Ratchkovski was employed with the Resort Municipality of Whistler in a Bylaw Services where he was responsible for compliance with city codes, sign permits and issuance of business licenses. Other than our board of directors, Mr. Ratchkovski has not been a member of the board of directors of any corporations during the last five years.
During the past five years, Messrs. Vaskevich and Ratchkovski have not been the subject of the following events:
1. Any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which Messrs. Vaskevich and Ratchkovski were a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time.
2. Any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding.
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3. An order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, or any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting Messrs. Vaskevich's and Ratchkovski's involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities.
4. Found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Future Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended or vacated.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
We do not have an audit committee charter, nor do we have an audit committee financial expert. We do not have an audit committee financial expert because we believe the cost related to retaining a financial expert at this time is prohibitive. Further, because we are only beginning our commercial operations, at the present time we believe the services of a financial expert are not warranted.
Conflicts of Interest
We believe that Messrs. Vaskevich and Ratchkovski will not be subject to conflicts of interest. No policy has been implemented or will be implemented to address conflicts of interest.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth the compensation paid by us from inception on March 30, 2007 through March 31, 2007, for each or our officers and directors. This information includes the dollar value of base salaries, bonus awards and number of stock options granted, and certain other compensation, if any. The compensation discussed addresses all compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to named executive officers.
Summary Compensation Table
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Nonqualified |
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Equity |
Deferred |
All |
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Incentive |
Compensa- |
Other |
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Option |
Plan |
tion |
Compen- |
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Name and |
Salary |
Bonus |
Awards |
Awards |
Compensation |
Earnings |
sation |
Total |
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Principal Position |
Year |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
(e) |
(f) |
(g) |
(h) |
(i) |
(j) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vladimir Vaskevich |
2007 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
President |
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Mikhail Ratchkovski |
2007 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Secretary |
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We have not paid any salaries in 2007, and we do not anticipate paying any salaries at any time in 2007. We will not begin paying salaries until we have adequate funds to do so.
Director Compensation
Fees |
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Earned |
Nonqualified |
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or |
Non-Equity |
Deferred |
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Paid in |
Stock |
Option |
Incentive Plan |
Compensation |
All Other |
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Cash |
Awards |
Awards |
Compensation |
Earnings |
Compensation |
Total |
|
Name |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(US$) |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
(e) |
(f) |
(g) |
(h) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vladimir Vaskevich |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mikhail Ratchkovski |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Our directors do not receive any compensation for serving as members of the board of directors.
There are no other stock option plans, retirement, pension, or profit sharing plans for the benefit of our officers and directors other than as described herein.
Long-Term Incentive Plan Awards
We do not have any long-term incentive plans that provide compensation intended to serve as incentive for performance.
As of the date hereof, we have not entered into employment contracts with any of our officers and do not intend to enter into any employment contracts until such time as is profitable to do so.
Indemnification
Under our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the corporation, we may indemnify an officer or director who is made a party to any proceeding, including a law suit, because of his position, if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in our best interest. We may advance expenses incurred in defending a proceeding. To the extent that the officer or director is successful on the merits in a proceeding as to which he is to be indemnified, we must indemnify him against all expenses incurred, including attorney's fees. With respect to a derivative action, indemnity may be made only for expenses actually and reasonably incurred in defending the proceeding, and if the officer or director is judged liable, only by a court order. The indemnification is intended to be to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada.
Regarding indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, which may be permitted to directors or officers under Nevada law, we are informed that, in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, indemnification is against public policy, as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
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PRINCIPAL AND SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth, as of the date of this prospectus, the total number of shares owned beneficially by each of our directors, officers and key employees, individually and as a group, and the present owners of 5% or more of our total outstanding shares. The table also reflects what their ownership will be assuming completion of the sale of all shares in this offering. The stockholders listed below have direct ownership of his/her shares and possess voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares.
Percentage of |
Percentage of |
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Ownership |
Number of Shares |
Ownership |
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Number of |
Before |
After Offering |
After the Offering |
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Name and Address |
Shares Before |
the |
Assuming all of the |
Assuming all of the |
Beneficial Ownership [1] |
the Offering |
Offering |
Shares are Sold |
Shares are Sold |
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|
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Vladimir Vaskevich |
2,500,000 |
50% |
2,500,000 |
35.71% |
20 Carl Crescent |
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Toronto, Ontario |
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Canada M1W 3R2 |
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Mikhail Ratchkovski |
2,500,000 |
50% |
2,500,000 |
35.71% |
32 Bruce Street |
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London, Ontario |
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Canada N6C 1G4 |
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All Officers and Directors |
5,000,000 |
100% |
5,000,000 |
71.42% |
as a Group (2 persons) |
[1] |
The persons named above are "promoters" as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Messrs. Vaskevich and Ratchkovski are the only "promoters" of our company. |
Future Sales by Existing Stockholders
2,500,000 shares of common stock were issued to Mr. Vaskevich, one of our officers and directors in March 2007 and 2,500,000 shares of common stock were issued to Mr. Ratchkovski, one of our officers and directors in March 2007. The 5,000,000 shares are restricted securities, as defined in Rule 144 of the Rules and Regulations of the SEC promulgated under the Securities Act. Under Rule 144, the shares can be publicly sold, subject to volume restrictions and restrictions on the manner of sale, commencing one year after their acquisition. Rule 144 provides that a person may not sell more than 1% of the total outstanding shares in any three month period and the sales must be sold either in a brokers transaction or in a transaction directly with a market maker.
Shares purchased in this offering, which will be immediately resalable, and sales of all of our other shares after applicable restrictions expire, could have a depressive effect on the market price, if any, of our common stock and the shares we are offering.
A total of 5,000,000 shares of our stock are currently owned by our officers and directors. They will likely sell a portion of their stock if the market price goes above $0.00001. If they do sell their stock into the market, the sales may cause the market price of the stock to drop.
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Because our officers and directors will control us after the offering, regardless of the number of shares sold, your ability to cause a change in the course of our operations is eliminated. As such, the value attributable to the right to vote is gone. This could result in a reduction in value to the shares you own because of the ineffective voting power.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
Common Stock
Our authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share. The holders of our common stock:
* |
have equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available if and when declared by our board of directors; |
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* |
are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets available for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs; |
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* |
do not have preemptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights; and |
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* |
are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share on all matters on which stockholders may vote. |
Non-cumulative Voting
Holders of shares of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights, which means that the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares, voting for the election of directors, can elect all of the directors to be elected, if they so choose, and, in that event, the holders of the remaining shares will not be able to elect any of our directors. After this offering is completed, present stockholders will own approximately 71.42% of our outstanding shares.
Cash Dividends
As of the date of this prospectus, we have not paid any cash dividends to stockholders. The declaration of any future cash dividend will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon our earnings, if any, our capital requirements and financial position, our general economic conditions, and other pertinent conditions. It is our present intention not to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future, but rather to reinvest earnings, if any, in our business operations.
Preferred Stock
We are authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.00001 per share. The terms of the preferred shares are at the discretion of the board of directors. Currently no preferred shares are issued and outstanding.
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Anti-Takeover Provisions
There are no Nevada anti-takeover provisions that may have the affect of delaying or preventing a change in control. 78.378 through 78.3793 of the Nevada Revised Statutes relates to control share acquisitions that may delay to make more difficult acquisitions or changes in our control, however, they only apply when we have 200 or more stockholders of record, at least 100 of whom have addresses in the state of Nevada appearing on our stock ledger and we do business in this state directly or through an affiliated corporation. Neither of the foregoing events seems likely to occur. Currently, we have no Nevada shareholders and because this offering will not be made in the state of Nevada, no shares will be sold to Nevada residents. Further, we do not do business in Nevada directly or through an affiliate corporation and we do not intend to do business in the state of Nevada in the future. Accordingly, there are no anti-takeover provisions that have the affect of delaying or preventing a change in our control.
Reports
After we complete this offering, we will not be required to furnish you with an annual report. Further, we will not voluntarily send you an annual report. We will be required to file reports with the SEC under section 15(d) of the Securities Act. The reports will be filed electronically. The reports we will be required to file are Forms 10-KSB, 10-QSB, and 8-K. You may read copies of any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet site that will contain copies of the reports we file electronically. The address for the Internet site is www.sec.gov.
Stock Transfer Agent
Our stock transfer agent for our securities will be Pacific Stock Transfer Company, 500 East Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 and its telephone number is (702) 361-3033.
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
On March 30, 2007, we issued a total of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock to Mr. Vaskevich, our president and a member of the board of directors. This was accounted for as an acquisition of shares of common stock in the amount of $25. We also issued a total of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock to Mr. Ratchkovski, our secretary and a member of the board of directors. This was accounted for as an acquisition of shares of common stock in the amount of $25.
Mr. Vaskevich also caused the property, comprised of one claim, to be registered at a cost of $100. The claim was registered by Mr. Vaskevich for the $100. Mr. Vaskevich will transfer the claim to us if mineralized material is found on the claim. Mr. Vaskevich will not receive anything of value for the transfer and we will not pay any consideration of any kind for the transfer of the claim.
Messrs. Vaskevich and Ratchkovski are our only promoters. They have not received or will they receive anything of value from us, directly or indirectly in their capacities as promoters.
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LITIGATION
We are not a party to any pending litigation and none is contemplated or threatened.
EXPERTS
Our financial statements for the period from inception to March 31, 2007 included in this prospectus have been audited by Williams & Webster, P.S., Certified Public Accountants as set forth in their report included in this prospectus. Their report is given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
LEGAL MATTERS
Conrad C. Lysiak, Attorney at Law, 601 West First Avenue, Suite 903, Spokane, Washington 99201, and telephone (509) 624-1475 has acted as our legal counsel.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our fiscal year end is March 31. We will provide audited financial statements to our stockholders on an annual basis; the statements will be audited by Williams & Webster, P.S., an Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Our financial statements from inception to March 31, 2007 immediately follow:
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM |
F-1 |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
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Balance Sheet |
F-2 |
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Statement of Operations |
F-3 |
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Statement of Stockholders' Deficit |
F-4 |
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Statement of Cash Flows |
F-5 |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
F-6 |
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Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Riverdale Mining Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Riverdale Mining Inc. as of March 31, 2007, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the period from March 30, 2007 (inception) to March 31, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Riverdale Mining Inc. as of March 31, 2007 and the results of its operations, stockholders equity and its cash flows for the period then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company's significant operating losses raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans regarding the resolution of this issue are also discussed in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
WILLIAMS & WEBSTER, P.S.
Williams & Webster, P.S.
Certified Public Accountants
Spokane, Washington
July 31, 2007
Members of Private Companies Practice Section, SEC Practice Section, AICPA and WSCPA
Bank of America Financial Center * 601 W. Riverside, Suite 1940 * Spokane, WA 99201
Phone (509) 838-5111 * Fax (509) 838-5114 * www.williams-webster.com
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RIVERDALE MINING INC. |
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(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
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BALANCE SHEET |
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March 31, 2007 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
|
||||
Cash on hand |
$ |
50 |
|||
|
|
Total Current Assets |
$ |
50 |
|
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ |
50 |
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|
|
|
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
|
||||
Accounts payable |
18,000 |
||||
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|
|
|
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Total Current Liabilities |
$ |
18,000 |
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|
|
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
- |
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STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
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Preferred stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized, $0.00001 par value |
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no shares are issued and outstanding |
- |
||||
Common stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized, $0.00001 par value; |
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5,000,000 shares issued and outstanding |
50 |
||||
Additional paid-in capital |
- |
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|
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Deficit accumulated during exploration stage |
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(18,000) |
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|
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
|
(17,950) |
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
$ |
50 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RIVERDALE MINING INC. |
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(AN EXPLORATION STAGE ENTERPRISE) |
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS |
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For the period from March 30, 2007 (inception) to March 31, 2007 |
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REVENUES |
$ |
- |
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EXPENSES |
8,000 |
|||
Legal and accounting |
10,000 |
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Mining exploration expense |
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18,000 |
|
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TOTAL EXPENSES |
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|
|
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
(18,000) |
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INCOME TAXES |
- |
|||
NET LOSS |
$ |
(18,000) |
||
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED |
$ |
nil |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON STOCK SHARES OUTSTANDING, BASIC AND DILUTED |
5,000,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RIVERDALE MINING INC. |
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(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
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STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
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For the period from March 30, 2007 (inception) to March 31, 2007 |
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Common Stock |
Additional |
Total |
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Paid-in |
Accumulated |
Stockholders' |
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Shares |
Amount |
Capital |
Deficit |
Deficit |
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Stock issued for cash at $0.00001 per share |
5,000,000 |
$ |
50 |
$ |
- |
$ |
- |
$ |
50 |
Net loss for the period ended, |
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March 31, 2007 |
- |
$ |
- |
$ |
- |
$ |
(18,000) |
$ |
(18,000) |
Balance, March 31, 2007 |
5,000,000 |
$ |
50 |
$ |
- |
$ |
(18,000) |
$ |
(17,950) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RIVERDALE MINING INC. |
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(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS |
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For the period from March 30, 2007 (inception) to March 31, 2007 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net loss |
$ |
(18,000) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Increase in accounts payable |
18,000 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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- |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
- |
||
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Proceeds from sale of common stock |
|
50 |
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
50 |
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|
|
|
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Change in cash |
50 |
||
Cash, beginning of period |
- |
||
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|
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Cash, end of period |
$ |
50 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASHFLOW DISCLOSURES |
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Interest paid |
$ |
- |
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Income taxes paid |
$ |
- |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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RIVERDALE MINING INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Riverdale Mining Inc. (hereinafter "the Company") was incorporated on March 30, 2007 under the laws of the State of Nevada for the purpose of acquiring, exploring and developing mining properties. The Company maintains offices in Reno, Nevada and in Toronto, Canada. The Company's fiscal year end is March 31.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This summary of significant accounting policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding the financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company's management which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
Accounting Method
The Company uses the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Use of Estimates
The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.
Exploration Stage Activities
The Company is in the exploration stage and has not yet realized any revenues from its planned operations. It is primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mining properties. Upon location of a commercial minable reserve, the Company will actively prepare the site for extraction and enter a development stage.
Foreign Currency Valuation
Assets and liabilities of the Company's foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates, and revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates during the period. The net effect of exchange differences arising from currency translation will be disclosed as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are reflected in the results of operations.
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RIVERDALE MINING INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the Company considers all short-term debt securities purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Derivative Instruments
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended by SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB No. 133", and SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities" and SFAS No. 149, "Amendment if Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", which is effective for the Company at inception. These statements establish accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet and measure those instruments at fair value.
If certain conditions are met, a derivative may be specifically designated as a hedge, the objective of which is to match the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging derivative with the recognition of (i) the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk or (ii) the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transaction. For a derivative not designated as a hedging instrument, the gain or loss is recognized in income in the period of change.
At March 31, 2007, the Company has not engaged in any transactions that would be considered derivative instruments or hedging activities.
Impaired Asset Policy
In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a statement titled "Accounting for Impairment of Long-lived Assets." In complying with this standard, the Company will review its long-lived assets quarterly to determine if any events or changes in circumstances have transpired which indicate that the carrying value of its assets may not be recoverable. The Company will determine impairment by comparing the undiscounted future cash flows estimated to be generated by these assets to their respective carrying amounts. The Company currently does not have any long-lived assets and therefore no adjustments are needed at March 31, 2007.
Exploration Costs
In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the Company expenses exploration costs as incurred.
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RIVERDALE MINING INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Provision for Taxes
Income taxes are provided based upon the liability method of accounting pursuant to SFAS No. 109 "Accounting for Income Taxes." Under this approach, deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences on future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year end. A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if management does not believe the Company has met the "more likely than not" standard imposed by SFAS No. 109 to allow recognition of such an asset.
At March 31, 2007, the Company had net deferred tax assets of approximately $6,100, principally arising from net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes. As management of the Company cannot determine that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefit of the net deferred tax asset, a valuation allowance equal to the net deferred tax asset has been established at March 31, 2007.
At March 31, 2007, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $18,000 which expire in 2032.
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
Loss per share was computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of shares was calculated by taking the number of shares outstanding and weighting them by the amount of time that they were outstanding. Basic and diluted loss per share were the same, as there were no common stock equivalents outstanding.
Going Concern
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has no revenues, has incurred a net loss of $18,00 for the year ended March 31, 2007 and has an accumulated deficit of $18,000. These factors indicate that the Company may be unable to continue in existence. The financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.
The Company's management believes that significant and imminent private placements of stock and continuing contracted agreements will generate sufficient cash for the Company to continue to operate based on current expense projections. The Company anticipates it will require approximately $70,000 to continue operations in the fiscal year 2007. Management plans to sell stock through a public offering.
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RIVERDALE MINING INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts for cash and payables approximate their fair value.
Accounting Pronouncements
In February, 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115" (hereinafter SFAS No. 159"). This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This Statement is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement, which is consistent with the Board's long-term measurement objectives for accounting for financial instruments. This statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007, although earlier adoption is permitted. Management has not determined th
e effect that adopting this statement would have on the Company's financial condition or results of operation.
In September, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87,88,106, and 132(R)" (hereinafter SFAS No. 158"). This statement requires an employer to recognize the overfunded or underfunded statues of a defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income of a business entity or changes in unrestricted net assets of a not for profit organization. This statement also requires an employer to measure the funded status of a not for profit organization. This statement also requires an employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year end statement of financial position, with limited exceptions. The adoption of this statement had no immediate material effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" (hereinafter "SFAS No. 157"), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Where applicable, SFAS No. 157 simplifies and codifies related guidance within GAAP and does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier adoption is encouraged. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 to have a significant effect on its financial position or results of operation.
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RIVERDALE MINING INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" (hereinafter "FIN 48"), which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of FIN 48 to have a material impact on its financial reporting, and the Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, the adoption of FIN 48 will have on its disclosure requirements.
NOTE 3 - MINING CLAIMS
In March 2007, the Company, through its president, acquired, for $10,000, 100% of the rights, title and interest in three mining claims in the Trail Creek Mining Division of British Columbia, Canada. Although the claims are recorded in Vladimir Vaskevich name for tax purposes, title to the claims has been conveyed to the Company via an unrecorded deed. The Company has assigned no value to these claims, as there is no evidence showing proven and probable reserves. The amount owing for the acquisition is included in accounts payable in the financial statements.
NOTE 4 - PREFERRED AND COMMON STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of $0.00001 par value preferred stock. All shares have equal voting rights, are non-assessable and have one vote per share. Voting rights are not cumulative and, therefore, the holders of more than 50% of the preferred stock could, if they choose to do so, elect all of the directors of the Company. There are no preferred shares issued.
The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of $0.00001 par value common stock. All shares have equal voting rights, are non-assessable and have one vote per share. Voting rights are not cumulative and, therefore, the holders of more than 50% of the common stock could, if they choose to do so, elect all of the directors of the Company.
On March 30, 2007, a total of 5,000,000 shares of common stock were issued to our president and secretary only. There was no public offering of any securities. The aforementioned shares were issued for cash on hand of $50 or $0.00001 per share. These shares were issued pursuant to exemption from registration contained in Section 4 (2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
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RIVERDALE MINING INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007
NOTE 5 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Mining Industry
The Company is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties. At present, there are no feasibility studies establishing proven and probable reserves.
Although the minerals exploration and mining industries are inherently speculative and subject to complex environmental regulations, the Company is unaware of any pending litigation or of any specific past or prospective matters which could impair the value of its mining claims.
Registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission
The Company is presently undertaking the required steps to register as a publicly traded company. In this regard, the Company has signed a contract with a securities attorney to assist in this matter. The total fees to be paid to the attorney amount to $15,000. Of this amount, $5,000 was payable when attorney services began and is recorded as legal fees in the accompanying financial statements and included in accounts payable. The remaining $10,000 will be due when the Company's registration statement is declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company also engaged independent auditors to conduct an audit on our financial statements for $3,000 which is recorded in these financial statements as an accounts payable. An additional $10,000 was advanced to our geologist for the staking our the mining claims.
NOTE 6 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company occupies office space provided our president at no charge. The value of this space is not considered materially significant for financial reporting purposes. Mr. Vaskevich, our president, has advanced monies to the Company to pay the initial legal fees, accounting fees and to purchase the mining claims in the amount of $18,000. The funds advanced were subsequent to the date of our year end. The loan is non-interest bearing and is to be repaid out of the proceeds from our public offering upon its effectiveness with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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PART II. INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
The only statute, charter provision, bylaw, contract, or other arrangement under which any controlling person, director or officer of the registrant is insured or indemnified in any manner against any liability which he may incur in his capacity as such, is as follows:
1. |
Section 5 of the Articles of Incorporation of the company, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to our Form SB-2 registration statement. |
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2. |
Article VIII of the Bylaws of the company, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to our Form SB-2 registration statement. |
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3. |
Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 78. |
The general effect of the foregoing is to indemnify a control person, officer or director from liability, thereby making the company responsible for any expenses or damages incurred by such control person, officer or director in any action brought against them based on their conduct in such capacity, provided they did not engage in fraud or criminal activity.
ITEM 25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The estimated expenses of the offering, all of which are to be paid by the registrant, are as follows:
SEC Registration Fee |
$ |
100 |
Printing Expenses |
300 |
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Accounting Fees and Expenses |
8,500 |
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Legal Fees and Expenses |
20,000 |
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Blue Sky Fees/Expenses |
500 |
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Transfer Agent Fees |
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600 |
TOTAL |
$ |
30,000 |
ITEM 26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
During the past three years, the registrant has sold the following securities which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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Name and Address |
Date |
Shares |
Consideration |
Vladimir Vaskevich |
March 30, 2007 |
2,500,000 |
Cash of $25 |
20 Carl Crescent |
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Toronto, Ontario |
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Canada M1W 3R2 |
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Mikhail Ratchkovski |
March 30, 2007 |
2,500,000 |
Cash of $25 |
32 Bruce Street |
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London, Ontario |
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Canada N6C 1G4 |
We issued the foregoing restricted shares of common stock to Messrs. Vaskevich and Ratchkovski pursuant to Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. The sale of the shares to Messrs Vaskevich and Ratchkovski took place outside the United States of America and Messrs. Vaskevich and Ratchkovski are non-US persons as defined in Regulation S. Further, no commissions were paid to anyone in connection with the sale of the shares and general solicitation was not made to anyone.
ITEM 27. EXHIBITS.
The following Exhibits are filed as part of this Registration Statement, pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-B. All Exhibits have been previously filed unless otherwise noted.
Exhibit No. |
Document Description |
3.1 |
Articles of Incorporation. |
3.2 |
Bylaws. |
4.1 |
Specimen Stock Certificate. |
5.1 |
Opinion of Conrad C. Lysiak, Esq. regarding the legality of the securities |
being registered. |
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10.1 |
Trust Agreement |
23.1 |
Consent of Williams & Webster, P.S., Certified Public Accountants |
23.2 |
Consent of Conrad C. Lysiak, Esq. |
99.1 |
Subscription Agreement. |
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ITEM 28. UNDERTAKINGS
A. |
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes: |
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(1) |
To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement to: |
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include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act; |
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(b) |
reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of this Registration Statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in this Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in the volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the calculation of the Registration Fee table in the effective registration statement; and |
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(c) |
include any additional or changed material information with respect to the plan of distribution. |
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That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered herein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. |
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(3) |
To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering. |
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(4) |
For the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser: |
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Each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A ( 230.430A of this chapter), shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use. |
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(5) |
For the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of securities: |
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The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser: |
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(a) |
Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 of this chapter; |
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(b) |
Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant; |
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(c) |
The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and |
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(d) |
Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser. |
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B. |
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the small business issuer in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the questi on whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing of this Form SB-2 Registration Statement and has duly caused this Form SB-2 Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on this 1st of August, 2007.
RIVERDALE MINING INC. |
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BY: |
VLADIMIR VASKEVICH |
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Vladimir Vaskevich, President, Principal |
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Executive Officer, Treasurer, Principal |
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Financial Officer and Principal Accounting |
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Officer |
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Vladimir Vaskevich, as true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, for his and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement, and to file the same, therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and to make any and all state securities law or blue sky filings, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done in about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying the confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or any substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Form SB-2 Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signature |
Title |
Date |
VLADIMIR VASKEVICH Vladimir Vaskevich |
President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and a member of the Board of Directors |
August 1, 2007 |
MIKHAIL RATCHKOVSKI |
Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors |
August 1, 2007 |
Mikhail Ratchkovski |
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Exhibit 3.1
[SEAL] |
ROSS MILLER |
Entity# |
Secretary of State |
E0124602007-2 |
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206 North Carson Street |
Document Number: |
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Carson City, Nevada 89701-4299 |
20070123769-47 |
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(775) 684-5708 |
Date Filed: |
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Website: secretaryofstate.biz |
02/22/2007 03:33:35PM |
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In the office of |
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ROSS MILLER |
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Ross Miller |
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Secretary of State |
Articles of Incorporation |
1. |
Name of Corporation |
Riverdale Mining Inc. |
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2. |
Resident Agent |
The Corporation Trust Company of Nevada |
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Name and Street Address: |
Name |
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(must be a Nevada address |
6100 Neil Road, Suite 500 |
Reno |
Nevada |
89511 |
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where process may be |
Street Address |
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State |
Zip Code |
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served) |
None |
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corporation authorized |
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of shares |
Number of shares |
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to issue) |
with par value: |
200,000,000 |
Par value: |
$0.00001 |
without par value: |
None |
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4. |
Name & Addresses, |
1. |
Vladimir Vaskevich |
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Of Board of |
Name |
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Directors/Trustees: |
20 Carl Crescent |
Toronto |
ON |
M1W 3R2 |
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State |
Zip Code |
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there is more than 3 |
2. |
Mikhail Ratchkovski |
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directors/trustees) |
Name |
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32 Bruce Street |
London |
ON |
N6C 1G4 |
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Purpose: |
The purpose of this Corporation shall be: |
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To engage in and carry on any lawful business activity. |
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Names, Address |
Conrad C. Lysiak, |
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and Signature of |
Name |
Signature |
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Incorporator. |
601 West First Avenue, Suite 903 |
Spokane |
WA |
99201 |
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Address |
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incorporator) |
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Certificate of Acceptance |
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Resident Agent: |
Authorized Signature of R. A. or On Behalf of R. A. Company |
Date |
This form, must be accompanied by appropriate fees. See attached fee schedule.
RIVERDALE MINING INC.
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES
Section 1. Capital Stock
The aggregate number of shares that the Corporation will have authority to issue is Two Hundred Million (200,000,000) of which One Hundred Million (100,000,000) shares will be common stock, with a par value of $0.00001 per share, and One Hundred Million (100,000,000) shares will be preferred stock, with a par value of $0.00001 per share.
The Preferred Stock may be divided into and issued in series. The Board of Directors of the Corporation is authorized to divide the authorized shares of Preferred Stock into one or more series, each of which shall be so designated as to distinguish the shares thereof from the shares of all other series and classes. The Board of Directors of the Corporation is authorized, within any limitations prescribed by law and this Article, to fix and determine the designations, rights, qualifications, preferences, limitations and terms of the shares of any series of Preferred Stock including but not limited to the following:
(a) |
The rate of dividend, the time of payment of dividends, whether dividends are cumulative, and the date from which any dividends shall accrue; |
(b) |
Whether shares may be redeemed, and, if so, the redemption price and the terms and conditions of redemption; |
(c) |
The amount payable upon shares in the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation; |
(d) |
Sinking fund or other provisions, if any, for the redemption or purchase of shares; |
(e) |
The terms and conditions on which shares may be converted, if the shares of any series are issued with the privilege of conversion; |
(f) |
Voting powers, if any, provided that if any of the Preferred Stock or series thereof shall have voting rights, such Preferred Stock or series shall vote only on a share for share basis with the Common Stock on any matter, including but not limited to the election of directors, for which such Preferred Stock or series has such rights; and, |
(g) |
Subject to the foregoing, such other terms, qualifications, privileges, limitations, options, restrictions, and special or relative rights and preferences, if any, of shares or such series as the Board of Directors of the Corporation may, at the time so acting, lawfully fix and determine under the laws of the State of Nevada. |
The Corporation shall not declare, pay or set apart for payment any dividend or other distribution (unless payable solely in shares of Common Stock or other class of stock junior to the Preferred Stock as to dividends or upon liquidation) in respect of Common Stock, or other class of stock junior the Preferred Stock, nor shall it redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire for consideration shares of any of the foregoing, unless dividends, if any, payable to holders of Preferred Stock for the current period (and in the case of cumulative dividends, if any, payable to holder of Preferred Stock for the current period and in the case of cumulative dividends, if any, for all past periods) have been paid, are being paid or have been set aside for payments, in accordance with the terms of the Preferred Stock, as fixed by the Board of Directors.
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In the event of the liquidation of the Corporation, holders of Preferred Stock shall be entitled to received, before any payment or distribution on the Common Stock or any other class of stock junior to the Preferred Stock upon liquidation, a distribution per share in the amount of the liquidation preference, if any, fixed or determined in accordance with the terms of such Preferred Stock plus, if so provided in such terms, an amount per share equal to accumulated and unpaid dividends in respect of such Preferred Stock (whether or not earned or declared) to the date of such distribution. Neither the sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the property and assets of the Corporation, nor any consolidation or merger of the Corporation, shall be deemed to be a liquidation for the purposes of this Article.
Section 2. Acquisition of Controlling Interest.
The Corporation elects not to be governed by NRS 78.378 to 78.3793, inclusive.
Section 3. Combinations with Interest Stockholders.
The Corporation elects not to be governed by NRS 78.411 to 78.444, inclusive.
Section 4. Liability.
To the fullest extent permitted by NRS 78, a director or officer of the Corporation will not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer, provided that this article will not eliminate or limit the liability of a director or officer for:
(a) |
acts or omissions which involve intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law; or |
(b) |
the payment of distributions in violation of NRS 78.300, as amended. |
Any amendment or repeal of this Section 4 will not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Corporation existing immediately prior to such amendment or repeal.
Section 5. Indemnification
(a) |
Right to Indemnification. The Corporation will indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by law any person (the "Indemnitee") made or threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (whether or not by or in the right of the Corporation) by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director of the Corporation or is or was serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of another entity at the request of the Corporation or any predecessor of the Corporation against judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes, amounts paid in settlement and costs, charges and expenses (including attorneys' fees and disbursements) that he or she incurs in connection with such action or proceeding. |
(b) |
Inurement. The right to indemnification will inure whether or not the claim asserted is based on matters that predate the adoption of this Section 5, will continue as to an Indemnitee who has ceased to hold the position by virtue of which he or she was entitled to indemnification, and will inure to the benefit of his or her heirs and personal representatives. |
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(c) |
Non-exclusivity of Rights. The right to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses conferred by this Section 5 are not exclusive of any other rights that an Indemnitee may have or acquire under any statue, bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, the Certificate of Incorporation or otherwise. |
(d) |
Other Sources. The Corporation's obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Indemnitee who was or is serving at the request as a director, officer employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or other entity will be reduced by any amount such Indemnitee may collect as indemnification or advancement or expenses from such other entity. |
(e) |
Advancement of Expenses. The Corporation will, from time to time, reimburse or advance to any Indemnitee the funds necessary for payment of expenses, including attorneys' fees and disbursements, incurred in connection with defending any proceeding from which he or she is indemnified by the Corporation, in advance of the final disposition of such proceeding; provided that the Corporation has received the undertaking of such director or officer to repay any such amount so advanced if it is ultimately determined by a final and unappealable judicial decision that the director or officer is not entitled to be indemnified for such expenses. |
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Exhibit 3.2
BYLAWS
OF
RIVERDALE MINING INC.
I. SHAREHOLDER'S MEETING.
.01 Annual Meetings.
The annual meeting of the shareholders of this Corporation, for the purpose of election of Directors and for such other business as may come before it, shall be held at the registered office of the Corporation, or such other places, either within or without the State of Nevada, as may be designated by the notice of the meeting, on the first week in August of each and every year, at 1:00 p.m., commencing in 2008 but in case such day shall be a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held at the same hour and place on the next succeeding day not a holiday.
.02 Special Meeting.
Special meetings of the shareholders of this Corporation may be called at any time by the holders of ten percent (10%) of the voting shares of the Corporation, or by the President, or by the Board of Directors or a majority thereof. No business shall be transacted at any special meeting of shareholders except as is specified in the notice calling for said meeting. The Board of Directors may designate any place, either within or without the State of Nevada, as the place of any special meeting called by the president or the Board of Directors, and special meetings called at the request of shareholders shall be held at such place in the State of Nevada, as may be determined by the Board of Directors and placed in the notice of such meeting.
.03 Notice of Meeting.
Written notice of annual or special meetings of shareholders stating the place, day, and hour of the meeting and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called shall be given by the secretary or persons authorized to call the meeting to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting. Such notice shall be given not less than ten (10) nor more than fifty (50) days prior to the date of the meeting, and such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail addressed to the shareholder at his/her address as it appears on the stock transfer books of the Corporation.
.04 Waiver of Notice.
Notice of the time, place, and purpose of any meeting may be waived in writing and will be waived by any shareholder by his/her attendance thereat in person or by proxy. Any shareholder so waiving shall be bound by the proceedings of any such meeting in all respects as if due notice thereof had been given.
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.05 Quorum and Adjourned Meetings.
A majority of the outstanding shares of the Corporation entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of shareholders. A majority of the shares represented at a meeting, even if less than a quorum, may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified. The shareholders present at a duly organized meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum.
.06 Proxies.
At all meetings of shareholders, a shareholder may vote by proxy executed in writing by the shareholder or by his/her duly authorized attorney in fact. Such proxy shall be filed with the secretary of the Corporation before or at the time of the meeting. No proxy shall be valid after eleven (11) months from the date of its execution, unless otherwise provided in the proxy.
.07 Voting of Shares.
Except as otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation or in these Bylaws, every shareholder of record shall have the right at every shareholder's meeting to one (1) vote for every share standing in his/her name on the books of the Corporation, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented at a meeting and entitled to vote thereat shall be necessary for the adoption of a motion or for the determination of all questions and business which shall come before the meeting.
II. DIRECTORS.
.01 General Powers.
The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors.
.02 Number, Tenure and Qualifications.
The number of Directors of the Corporation shall be not less than one nor more than thirteen. Each Director shall hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until his/her successor shall have been elected and qualified. Directors need not be residents of the State of Nevada or shareholders of the Corporation.
.03 Election.
The Directors shall be elected by the shareholders at their annual meeting each year; and if, for any cause the Directors shall not have been elected at an annual meeting, they may be elected at a special meeting of shareholders called for that purpose in the manner provided by these Bylaws.
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.04 Vacancies.
In case of any vacancy in the Board of Directors, the remaining Directors, whether constituting a quorum or not, may elect a successor to hold office for the unexpired portion of the terms of the Directors whose place shall be vacant, and until his/her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified. Further, the remaining Directors may fill any empty seats on the Board of Directors even if the empty seats have never been occupied.
.05 Resignation.
Any Director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the secretary of the Corporation.
.06 Meetings.
At any annual, special or regular meeting of the Board of Directors, any business may be transacted, and the Board may exercise all of its powers. Any such annual, special or regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation may be held outside of the State of Nevada, and any member or members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation may participate in any such meeting by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time; the participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.
A. Annual Meeting of Directors.
Annual meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held immediately after the annual shareholders' meeting or at such time and place as may be determined by the Directors. No notice of the annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be necessary.
B. Special Meetings.
Special meetings of the Directors shall be called at any time and place upon the call of the president or any Director. Notice of the time and place of each special meeting shall be given by the secretary, or the persons calling the meeting, by mail, radio, telegram, or by personal communication by telephone or otherwise at least one (1) day in advance of the time of the meeting. The purpose of the meeting need not be given in the notice. Notice of any special meeting may be waived in writing or by telegram (either before or after such meeting) and will be waived by any Director in attendance at such meeting.
C. Regular Meetings of Directors.
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such place and on such day and hour as shall from time to time be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors. No notice of regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be necessary.
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.07 Quorum and Voting.
A majority of the Directors presently in office shall constitute a quorum for all purposes, but a lesser number may adjourn any meeting, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. At each meeting of the Board at which a quorum is present, the act of a majority of the Directors present at the meeting shall be the act of the Board of Directors. The Directors present at a duly organized meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough Directors to leave less than a quorum.
.08 Compensation.
By resolution of the Board of Directors, the Directors may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors and may be paid a fixed sum for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors or a stated salary as Director. No such payment shall preclude any Director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor.
.09 Presumption of Assent.
A Director of the Corporation who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless his/her dissent shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting or unless he/she shall file his/her written dissent to such action with the person acting as the secretary of the meeting before the adjournment thereof or shall forward such dissent by registered mail to the secretary of the Corporation immediately after the adjournment of the meeting. Such right to dissent shall not apply to a Director who voted in favor of such action.
.10 Executive and Other Committees.
The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the full Board of Directors, may designate from among its members an executive committee and one of more other committees, each of which, to the extent provided in such resolution, shall have and may exercise all the authority of the Board of Directors, but no such committee shall have the authority of the Board of Directors, in reference to amending the Articles of Incorporation, adoption a plan of merger or consolidation, recommending to the shareholders the sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition of all of substantially all the property and assets of the dissolution of the Corporation or a revocation thereof, designation of any such committee and the delegation thereto of authority shall not operate to relieve any member of the Board of Directors of any responsibility imposed by law.
.11 Chairman of Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors may, in its discretion, elect a chairman of the Board of Directors from its members; and, if a chairman has been elected, he/she shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and the shareholders and shall have such other powers as the Board may prescribe.
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.12 Removal.
Directors may be removed from office with or without cause by a vote of shareholders holding a majority of the shares entitled to vote at an election of Directors.
III. ACTIONS BY WRITTEN CONSENT.
Any corporate action required by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, or the laws under which this Corporation is formed, to be voted upon or approved at a duly called meeting of the Directors or shareholders may be accomplished without a meeting if a written memorandum of the respective Directors or shareholders, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by all of shareholders or a majority of the Directors, as the case may be.
IV. OFFICERS.
.01 Officers Designated.
The Officers of the Corporation shall be a president, one or more vice presidents (the number thereof to be determined by the Board of Directors), a secretary and a treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the Board of Directors. Such other Officers and assistant officers as may be deemed necessary may be elected or appointed by the Board of Directors. Any Officer may be held by the same person, except that in the event that the Corporation shall have more than one director, the offices of president and secretary shall be held by different persons.
.02 Election, Qualification and Term of Office.
Each of the Officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors. None of said Officers except the president need be a Director, but a vice president who is not a Director cannot succeed to or fill the office of president. The Officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors. Except as hereinafter provide, each of said Officers shall hold office from the date of his/her election until the next annual meeting of the Board of Directors and until his/her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified.
.03 Powers and Duties.
The powers and duties of the respective corporate Officers shall be as follows:
A. President.
The president shall be the chief executive Officer of the Corporation and, subject to the direction and control of the Board of Directors, shall have general charge and supervision over its property, business, and affairs. He/she shall, unless a Chairman of the Board of Directors has been elected and is present, preside at meetings of the shareholders and the Board of Directors.
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B. Vice President.
In the absence of the president or his/her inability to act, the senior vice president shall act in his place and stead and shall have all the powers and authority of the president, except as limited by resolution of the Board of Directors.
C. Secretary.
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D. Treasurer.
Subject to the direction and control of the Board of Directors, the treasurer shall have the custody, control and disposition of the funds and securities of the Corporation and shall account for the same; and, at the expiration of his/her term of office, he/she shall turn over to his/her successor all property of the Corporation in his/her possession.
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E. Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers.
The assistant secretaries, when authorized by the Board of Directors, may sign with the president or a vice president certificates for shares of the Corporation the issuance of which shall have been authorized by a resolution of the Board of Directors. The assistant treasurers shall, respectively, if required by the Board of Directors, give bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties in such sums and with such sureties as the Board of Directors shall determine. The assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers, in general, shall perform such duties as shall be assigned to them by the secretary or the treasurer, respectively, or by the president or the Board of Directors.
.04 Removal.
The Board of Directors shall have the right to remove any Officer whenever in its judgment the best interest of the Corporation will be served thereby.
.05 Vacancies.
The Board of Directors shall fill any office which becomes vacant with a successor who shall hold office for the unexpired term and until his/her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified.
.06 Salaries.
The salaries of all Officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors.
V. SHARE CERTIFICATES
.01 Form and Execution of Certificates.
Certificates for shares of the Corporation shall be in such form as is consistent with the provisions of the Corporation laws of the State of Nevada. They shall be signed by the president and by the secretary, and the seal of the Corporation shall be affixed thereto. Certificates may be issued for fractional shares.
.02 Transfers.
Shares may be transferred by delivery of the certificates therefor, accompanied either by an assignment in writing on the back of the certificates or by a written power of attorney to assign and transfer the same signed by the record holder of the certificate. Except as otherwise specifically provided in these Bylaws, no shares shall be transferred on the books of the Corporation until the outstanding certificate therefor has been surrendered to the Corporation.
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.03 Loss or Destruction of Certificates.
In case of loss or destruction of any certificate of shares, another may be issued in its place upon proof of such loss or destruction and upon the giving of a satisfactory bond of indemnity to the Corporation. A new certificate may be issued without requiring any bond, when in the judgment of the Board of Directors it is proper to do so.
VI. BOOKS AND RECORDS.
.01 Books of Accounts, Minutes and Share Register.
The Corporation shall keep complete books and records of accounts and minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors and shareholders and shall keep at its registered office, principal place of business, or at the office of its transfer agent or registrar a share register giving the names of the shareholders in alphabetical order and showing their respective addresses and the number of shares held by each.
.02 Copies of Resolutions.
Any person dealing with the Corporation may rely upon a copy of any of the records of the proceedings, resolutions, or votes of the Board of Directors or shareholders, when certified by the president or secretary.
VII. CORPORATE SEAL.
The Corporation is not required to have a seal.
VIII. LOANS.
No loans shall be made by the Corporation to its Officers or Directors
IX. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
.01 Indemnification.
The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgment, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
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Corporation, and with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person's conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and with respect to any criminal action proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that such person's conduct was unlawful.
.02 Derivative Action
The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in the Corporation's favor by reason of the fact that such person is or was a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorney's fees) and amount paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to amounts paid in settlement, the settlement of the suit or action was in the best interests of the Corporation; provided, however, that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable for gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of such person's duty to the Corporation unless and only to the extent that, the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as such court shall deem proper. The termination of any action or suit by judgment or settlement shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation.
.03 Successful Defense.
To the extent that a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or Agent of the Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise, in whole or in part in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in Paragraphs .01 and .02 above, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, such person shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection therewith.
.04 Authorization.
Any indemnification under Paragraphs .01 and .02 above (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances because such person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Paragraphs .01 and .02 above. Such determination shall be made (a) by the Board of Directors of the Corporation by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of Directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, or (b) is such a quorum is not obtainable, by a majority vote of the Directors who were
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not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, or (c) by independent legal counsel (selected by one or more of the Directors, whether or not a quorum and whether or not disinterested) in a written opinion, or (d) by the Shareholders. Anyone making such a determination under this Paragraph .04 may determine that a person has met the standards therein set forth as to some claims, issues or matters but not as to others, and may reasonably prorate amounts to be paid as indemnification.
.05 Advances.
Expenses incurred in defending civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding shall be paid by the Corporation, at any time or from time to time in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding as authorized in the manner provided in Paragraph .04 above upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent to repay such amount unless it shall ultimately be by the Corporation is authorized in this Section.
.06 Nonexclusivity.
The indemnification provided in this Section shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those indemnified may be entitled under any law, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested Directors or otherwise, both as to action in such person's official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, and administrators of such a person.
.07 Insurance.
The Corporation shall have the power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against any liability assessed against such person in any such capacity or arising out of such person's status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability.
.08 "Corporation" Defined.
For purposes of this Section, references to the "Corporation" shall include, in addition to the Corporation, an constituent corporation (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which, if its separate existence had continued, would have had the power and authority to indemnify its Directors, Trustees, Officers, employees or agents, so that any person who is or was a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of such constituent corporation or of any entity a majority of the voting stock of which is owned by such constituent corporation or is or was serving at the request of such constituent corporation as a Director, Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of this Section with respect to the resulting or surviving Corporation as such person would have with respect to such constituent corporation if its separate existence ha d continued.
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X. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS.
.01 By the Shareholders.
These Bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed at any regular or special meeting of the shareholders if notice of the proposed alteration or amendment is contained in the notice of the meeting.
.02 By the Board of Directors.
These Bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting of the Board.
XI. FISCAL YEAR.
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be set by resolution of the Board of Directors.
XII. RULES OF ORDER.
The rules contained in the most recent edition of Robert's Rules or Order, Newly Revised, shall govern all meetings of shareholders and Directors where those rules are not inconsistent with the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, or special rules or order of the Corporation.
XIII. REIMBURSEMENT OF DISALLOWED EXPENSES.
If any salary, payment, reimbursement, employee fringe benefit, expense allowance payment, or other expense incurred by the Corporation for the benefit of an employee is disallowed in whole or in part as a deductible expense of the Corporation for Federal Income Tax purposes, the employee shall reimburse the Corporation, upon notice and demand, to the full extent of the disallowance. This legally enforceable obligation is in accordance with the provisions of Revenue Ruling 69-115, 1969-1 C.B. 50, and is for the purpose of entitling such employee to a business expense deduction for the taxable year in which the repayment is made to the Corporation. In this manner, the Corporation shall be protected from having to bear the entire burden of disallowed expense items.
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Exhibit 4.1
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NEVADA 100,000,000 SHARES COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED, |
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are subject to the laws of the State of Nevada, and to the |
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The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this certificate, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations.
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as tenants in common |
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as tenants by the entireties |
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Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
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THE SIGNATURE TO THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST CORRESPOND WITH THE NAME AS WRITTEN UPON THE FACE OF THIS CERTIFICATE IN EVERY PARTICULAR WITHOUT ALTERATION OR ENLARGEMENT OR ANY CHANGE WHATSOEVER. THE SIGNATURE(S) MUST BE GUARANTEED BY AN ELIGIBLE GUARANTOR INSTITUTION (Banks, Stockbrokers, Savings and Loan Associations and Credit Unions) |
SIGNATURE GUARANTEED:
TRANSFER FEE WILL APPLY
Exhibit 5.1
CONRAD C. LYSIAK
Attorney and Counselor at Law
601 West First Avenue
Suite 903
Spokane, Washington 99201
(509) 624-1478
FAX (509) 747-1770
August 1, 2007
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D. C. 20549
RE: Riverdale Mining, Inc.
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that, I have reached the following conclusions regarding the above offering:
1. Riverdale Mining, Inc., (the "Company") is a duly and legally organized and existing Nevada state corporation, with its registered office located in Reno, Nevada and its principal place of business located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The Articles of Incorporation and corporate registration fees were submitted to the Nevada Secretary of State's office and filed with the office on March 30, 2007. The Company's existence and form is valid and legal pursuant to Nevada law.
2. The Company is a fully and duly incorporated Nevada corporate entity. The Company has one class of Common Stock at this time. Neither the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and amendments thereto, nor subsequent resolutions change the non-assessable characteristics of the Company's common shares of stock. The Common Stock previously issued by the Company is in legal form and in compliance with the laws of the State of Nevada, its Constitution and reported judicial decisions interpreting those laws and when such stock was issued it was duly authorized, fully paid for and non-assessable. The common stock to be sold under this Form SB-2 Registration Statement is likewise legal under the laws of the State of Nevada, its Constitution and reported judicial decisions interpreting those laws and when such stock is issued it will be duly authorized, fully paid for and non-assessable.
3. To my knowledge, the Company is not a party to any legal proceedings nor are there any judgments against the Company, nor are there any actions or suits filed or threatened against it or its officers and directors, in their capacities as such, other than as set forth in the registration statement. I know of no disputes involving the Company and the Company has no claim, actions or inquires from any federal, state or other government agency, other than as set forth in the registration statement. I know of no claims against the Company or any reputed claims against it at this time, other than as set forth in the registration statement.
4. The Company's outstanding shares are all common shares. There are no liquidation preference rights held by any of the Shareholders upon voluntary or involuntary liquidation of the Company.
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5. The directors and officers of the Company are indemnified against all costs, expenses, judgments and liabilities, including attorney's fees, reasonably incurred by or imposed upon them or any of them in connection with or resulting from any action, suit or proceedings, civil or general, in which the officer or director is or may be made a party by reason of his being or having been such a director or officer. This indemnification is not exclusive of other rights to which such director or officer may be entitled as a matter of law.
6. By directors resolution, the Company has authorized the issuance of up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock.
The Company's Articles of Incorporation presently provide the authority to the Company to issue 100,000,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.00001 per share, and 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $0.00001 per share. Therefore, a Board of Directors Resolution which authorized the issuance for sale of up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock would be within the authority of the Companys directors and the shares, when issued, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
I consent to filing this opinion as an exhibit to the Companys Form SB-2 registration statement.
Yours truly, | |
CONRAD C. LYSIAK | |
Conrad C. Lysiak |
Exhibit 10.1
July 09, 2007
Riverdale Mining, Inc.
20 Carl Crescent
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M1W 3R2
Ladies and Gentlemen:
RE: South Rossland Gold Project
I hold in trust for Riverdale Mining, Inc. an undivided interest in the following claims:
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Expiration |
403434 |
Rainy Day #1 |
March 4, 2008 |
403435 |
Rainy Day #2 |
March 4, 2008 |
533578 |
Rainy Day #3 |
March 4, 2008 |
I will deliver full title on demand to Riverdale Mining, Inc. for as long as the claims are in good standing with the Province of British Columbia.
Yours truly, |
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VLADIMIR VASKEVICH |
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Vladimir Vaskevich |
Exhibit 23.1
Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants
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Board of Directors
Riverdale Mining Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the use of our report dated July 31, 2007, on the financial statements of Riverdale Mining Inc. as of March 31, 2007 and the period then ended, and the inclusion of our name under the heading "Experts" in the Form SB-2Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
WILLIAMS & WEBSTER, P.S.
Williams & Webster, P.S.
Spokane, Washington
August 1, 2007
Members of Private Companies Practice Section, SEC Practice Section, AICPA and WSCPA
Bank of America Financial Center * 601 W. Riverside, Suite 1940 * Spokane, WA 99201
Phone (509) 838-5111 * Fax (509) 838-5114 * www.williams-webster.com
Exhibit 23.2
THE LAW OFFICE OF
CONRAD C. LYSIAK
601 West First Avenue, Suite 903
Spokane, Washington 99201
(509) 624-1475
FAX: (509) 747-1770
EMAIL: cclysiak@qwest.net
CONSENT
I HEREBY CONSENT to the inclusion of my name in connection with the Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as attorney for the registrant, Riverdale Mining Inc.
DATED this 1st day of August, 2007.
Yours truly, | |
CONRAD C. LYSIAK | |
Conrad C. Lysiak |
Exhibit 99.1
SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
Riverdale Mining Inc.
20 Carl Crescent
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M1W 3R2
Dear Sirs:
Concurrent with execution of this Agreement, the undersigned (the "Purchaser") is purchasing _______________________________________________ (__________) shares of Common Stock of Riverdale Mining, Inc. (the "Company") at a price of $0.10 per Share (the "Subscription Price").
Purchaser hereby confirms the subscription for and purchase of said number of shares and hereby agrees to pay herewith the Subscription Price for such Shares.
Purchaser further confirms that Mr. Vladimir Vaskevich and/or Mr. Mikhail Ratchkovski solicited him/her/it to purchase the shares of Common Stock of the Company and no other person participated in such solicitation other than Mr. Vaskevich and Mr. Ratchkovski.
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: RIVERDALE MINING INC.
Executed this _____ day of ___________________, 2007.
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Signature of Purchaser |
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Address of Purchaser |
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Printed Name of Purchaser |
PLEASE ENSURE FUNDS ARE IN US DOLLARS
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X $0.10 |
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US$ |
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Number of Shares Purchased |
Total Subscription Price |
Form of Payment: |
Cash:_______ |
Check #: _________________ |
Other: ___________________ |
RIVERDALE MINING INC.
By: ________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________