As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 17, 2005.
Registration Statement No. 333-_____
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Nevada
State or jurisdiction of incorporation or organization |
7990
Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number |
98-0419129
I.R.S. Employer Identification No. |
Approximate date of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after the effective date of this registration statement. |_|
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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| Common stock to be | 5,065,667 | $2.65 | $13,424,018 | $1,436.50 | |||||
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| Common stock acquirable upon | 1,365,667 | $2.65 | $ 3,619,018 | $ 387.50 | |||||
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| 6,431,334 | $17,043,036 | $ 1,824 | |||||||
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| (1) | Calculated pursuant to Rule 457(c) and (g) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. |
| (2) | Represents shares of common stock held by selling shareholders registered for resale under this registration statement. |
| (3) | Represents shares of common stock acquirable upon exercise of 1,365,667 warrants held by selling shareholders. |
| (4) | Estimated pursuant to Rule 457(c) solely for purposes of calculating amount of registration fee, based on the average of the bid and ask sales prices of the Registrants common stock on February 16, 2006, as quoted in the National Association of Securities Dealers Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board. |
| (5) | Pursuant to Rule 416, there are also being registered such indeterminable additional securities as may be issued as a result of the anti-dilution provisions contained in the warrants or options |
The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or 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, as amended, or until this Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
The information contained in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The selling shareholders may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these shares, and the selling shareholders are not soliciting an offer to buy these shares in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
This is a public offering of up to 6,431,334 shares of the common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Chilco River Holdings, Inc. (we, us, Chilco or our company), by selling shareholders listed beginning on page 13 of this prospectus. All of the shares being offered, when sold, will be sold by selling shareholders. The shares of common stock registered for resale under this registration statement includes:
| 5,065,667 shares of common stock held by selling shareholders; and |
| 1,365,667 shares of common stock acquirable upon exercise of Class A Warrants at the exercise price of $2.00 per share for a period of one year from the date of issuance. |
The price at which the selling shareholders may sell the shares will be determined by the prevailing market price for the shares or in negotiated transactions.
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale or distribution of the common stock by the selling shareholders. We may receive proceeds from the exercise of the Class A Warrants upon exercise, if they are exercised, and will use the proceeds from any exercise for general working capital purposes.
Our common stock is quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the symbol CRVH. On February 16, 2006, the closing sale price for our common stock was $2.65 on the NASD OTCBB.
Investing in our common stock involves risks. See Risk Factors and Uncertainties beginning on page 4.
These securities have not been approved or disapproved by the SEC or any state securities commission nor has the SEC or any state securities commission passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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| SUMMARY INFORMATION | 1 |
| RISK FACTORS AND UNCERTAINTIES | 4 |
| FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS | 12 |
| DIVIDEND POLICY | 13 |
| SELLING SHAREHOLDERS | 13 |
| PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION | 19 |
| LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 20 |
| DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS | 20 |
| EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | 24 |
| SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT | 26 |
| CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS | 27 |
| DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIE | 27 |
| THE SEC'S POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES | 29 |
| DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS | 29 |
| REPUBLIC OF PERU | 38 |
| DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY | 38 |
| MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | 39 |
| MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS | 44 |
| TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR | 45 |
| USE OF PROCEEDS | 45 |
| LEGAL MATTERS | 45 |
| EXPERTS AND CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE | 45 |
| WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION | 45 |
| INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | F-1 |
This is an offering of up to 6,431,334 shares of the common stock of Chilco River Holdings, Inc. (we, us, Chilco, or our company) by certain selling shareholders.
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Shares Offered By the Selling
Shareholders |
6,431,334 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, including: |
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5,065,667 shares of common stock held by selling
shareholders; and
1,365,667 shares of common stock acquirable upon exercise of Class A Warrants at the exercise price of $2.00 per share |
| Offering Price | Determined at the time of sale by the selling shareholders |
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Common Stock Outstanding
as of
February 16, 2006(1) |
21,815,667 shares |
| Use of Proceeds | We will not receive any of the proceeds of the sale of shares offered by the selling shareholders. |
| Dividend Policy | We intend to use the proceeds from the exercise of Class A Warrants, if any, for general working capital purposes. We currently intend to retain any future earnings to fund the development and growth of our business. Therefore, we do not currently anticipate paying cash dividends. |
| OTC Bulletin Board Symbol | CRVH |
We, Chilco River Holdings, Inc., through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, own all of the assets of and operate the Bruce Hotel and Casino. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is located at Jirón Francisco Bolognesi # 171-191 in the heart of the Miraflores District, Province and Department of Lima, Peru, approximately 30 minutes from Jorge Charvez International Airport. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is a destination hotel and casino location for visitors traveling to the Republic of Peru and caters to visitors from the Peoples Republic of China. The Bruce Hotel and Casino business consists of a hotel, restaurants, a gaming casino and real property. We acquired the
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Bruce Hotel and Casino in connection with a Share Exchange transaction with the shareholders of Kubuk International, Inc. (Kubuk) on July 15, 2005.
The Bruce Hotel and Casino is a full-service hospitality facility with standard and premium lodging accommodations (rooms and suites). In addition, the hotel encompasses several dining facilities and a full-featured Gambling Casino with traditional gaming tables and slot machines.
Hotel : The Bruce Hotel and Casino is a 60-room full-service hospitality facility with standard and premium lodging accommodations (rooms and suites) and dining facilities. The amenities include guest suites and rooms, sauna, air conditioning, mini-bar, telephone, hair dryer, wake-up service/alarm-clock, radio, satellite TV and safe deposit boxes. The hotel can accommodate 200 guests. In addition, the hotel offers a gaming room, meeting/banquet facilities and a barber/beauty shop. The room fare ranges from $70 for a standard room to $95 for an executive suite.
The Miraflores District is one of the most important financial and commercial centers of Lima and is located approximately 20 minutes from the historical center of Lima. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is supported by urban infrastructure, such as asphalt roads, concrete sidewalks, city water and sewage, and public electricity and garbage collection as well as phone lines. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is located on commercial property and is located on a major thoroughfare.
Restaurants : The Bruce Hotel and Casino features two full-service restaurants serving Chinese and international cuisine. The restaurants seat 200 guests, respectively. The Bruce Hotel and Casino holds a retail liquor license. The restaurants were closed for renovation in November 2005 and are expected to reopen in the last half of 2006.
Gaming Casino : The gaming casino is a full-featured casino with 20 traditional gaming tables (blackjack, roulette, craps and poker) and approximately 220 slot machines. The casino is located on the second floor of the Hotel and is approximately 622 square meters. The casino will feature two full bars, and VIP area and can accommodate 300 guests.
The gaming casino operates under a gaming license issued to Kubuk Gaming SAC by the Republic of Peru. The gaming casino is currently closed for remodeling and is scheduled to reopen to the public in the last half of 2006.
Real Property : As a result of the Share Exchange with Kubuk, we now own all of the real property and assets used in the operation of the Bruce Hotel and Casino. The property consists of one seven-story building and one fourteen-story building that are physically connected and have been configured for use as a hotel, casino and office space. The property also includes a parking garage. We also own all of the fixtures, improvements, systems, furniture, gaming machines and gaming tables and the other contents currently used in the business of the Bruce Hotel and Casino.
Prior to signing the Share Exchange Agreement with Kubuk, we developed a plan to expand, renovate and modernize the current facilities of the Bruce Hotel and Casino and temporarily suspended the operation of the gaming room in February 2005 and operation of the restaurants and slot room in November 2005. We began renovations to the restaurant and slot area, and in January 2006, we raised $2 million to begin renovation of the casino floor and for marketing of the Bruce Hotel and Casino. We intend to raise an additional $5 million in capital to fund the expansion, renovation and modernization of the Bruce Hotel and Casino. We expect to reopen the casino, slot room and restaurants in the last half of 2006.
We were incorporated on May 8, 2003 under the laws of the State of Nevada. We maintain our registered agents office at 6100 Neil Road, Suite 500, Reno, Nevada 89511, and an office at the Bruce Hotel and Casino at Jirón Francisco Bolognesi # 171-191 in the Miraflores District, Province and Department of Lima. Our executive offices are located at 355 Lemon Ave., Suite C, Walnut, CA 91789, and our phone number is (646) 330-5859.
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Following the share exchange transaction on July 15, 2005, Kubuk International, Inc. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chilco River Holdings, Inc. Prior to the share exchange, we had no substantial assets and only nominal operations. Accordingly, the transaction is treated as a reverse acquisition of Chilco River Holdings, Inc. and has been accounted for as a recapitalization rather than a business combination. The historical financial statements of Kubuk International, Inc. are deemed to be the historical statements of Chilco River Holdings, Inc.
The selected financial information presented below as of and for the periods indicated is derived from our financial statements contained elsewhere in this prospectus and should be read in conjunction with those financial statements.
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA |
Chilco River Holdings, Inc.
Year Ended December 31 |
Kubuk International Inc.
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Pro Forma(1)
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| Revenue | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 10,694,694 | $ | 9,044,936 | $ | 10,694,694 | |||||||
| Operating Expenses | $ | 52,632 | $ | 34,073 | $ | 4,221,246 | $ | 3,645,942 | $ | 4,273,591 | |||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | (52,632 | ) | $ | (34,073 | ) | $ | 4,595,393 | $ | 4,333,941 | $ | 4,542,761 | |||||
| Income (Loss) per Common | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 3.39 | $ | 3.03 | $ | .21 | |||||
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| Weighted Average Number of | 3,032,000 | 3,032,000 | 1,509,400 | 1,509,400 | 21,449,999 | ||||||||||||
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| (1) | Gives effect to the share exchange between Kubuk International, Inc. and Chilco River Holdings, Inc. as if the share exchange occurred on January 1, 2004. Pro forma calculations may not be indicative of actual results. |
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| Revenue | $ | 1,097,123 | $ | 2,245,038 | $ | 3,758,818 | $ | 8,897,409 | |||||||||
| Operating Expenses | $ | 778,212 | $ | 832,241 | $ | 2,110,569 | $ | 3,016,017 | |||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 189,036 | $ | 996,730 | $ | 1,144,026 | $ | 4,139,698 | |||||||||
| Income per Common share* | $ | .01 | $ | .05 | $ | .05 | $ | .21 | |||||||||
| Weighted Average Number of | 21,431,868 | 19,286,000 | 21,385,478 | 19,826,000 | |||||||||||||
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| Working Capital (Deficiency) | $ | 2,696,309 | $ | 1,081,539 | ||||
| Total Assets | $ | 19,801,162 | $ | 16,722,276 | ||||
| Retained Earnings | $ | 6,371,964 | $ | 144,819 | ||||
| Shareholders' Equity | $ | 19,034,468 | $ | 16,473,133 | ||||
| * | Basic and diluted. |
Due to the Share Exchange Agreement and the significance of the Companys operations, the development stage status of Chilco is no longer in effect. The development stage disclosures are no longer required in the Companys current status. Historical results of operations for Chilco River Holdings, Inc. may differ materially from future results.
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Readers should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below before deciding whether to invest in shares of our common stock.
Our failure to successfully address the risks and uncertainties described below would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and/or results of operations, and the trading price of our common stock may decline and investors may lose all or part of their investment. We cannot assure you that we will successfully address these risks or other unknown risks that may affect our business.
All of our revenues and income are expected to be derived from the Bruce Hotel and Casino.
We anticipate that all of our revenue and income, if any, will be derived from the operations of the Bruce Hotel and Casino. We have no other source of operating revenue. We anticipate that results of operations at the Bruce Hotel and Casino will be lower than historical periods because the gaming casino has been closed for remodeling since February 2005 and the slot room and restaurants were closed for renovation in November 2005. They are not expected to reopen until the last half of 2006. Our revenue is expected to be approximately 10% of historical levels until these renovations are completed and our casino, slot room and restaurants are reopened.
We are subject to extensive regulation from gaming authorities that could adversely affect us.
As owners and operators of gaming facilities, we are subject to extensive regulation. Governmental authorities require us and our subsidiaries to demonstrate suitability to obtain and retain various licenses and require that we have registrations, permits and approvals to conduct gaming operations. The regulatory authorities in Peru may limit, condition, suspend or revoke a license to conduct gaming operations or prevent us from owning the securities of any of our gaming subsidiaries. We may also be deemed responsible for the acts and conduct of our employees. Substantial fines or forfeiture of assets for violations of gaming laws or regulations may be levied against us, our subsidiaries and the persons involved. The suspension or revocation of any of our licenses or the levy on us or our subsidiaries of a substantial fine would have a material adverse effect on our business.
To date, the Bruce Hotel and Casino has demonstrated suitability to obtain and has obtained all governmental licenses, registrations, permits and approvals necessary for us to operate our existing gaming facilities. However, like all gaming operators, we must periodically apply to renew our gaming license. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain such renewals. In addition, if we expand our gaming operations as planned to increase the number of tables and slot machines, we will have to meet suitability requirements and obtain additional licenses, registrations, permits and approvals from gaming and non-gaming authorities. Accordingly, the regulation and timing of installation and operation of gaming tables and machines may be delayed or restricted.
The availability and cost of financing could have an adverse effect on business.
We intend to finance our current and future expansion and renovation projects primarily with cash flow from operations and equity or debt financings. If we are unable to finance our current or future expansion projects, we will have to adopt one or more alternatives, such as reducing or delaying planned expansion, development and renovation projects or capital expenditures, or selling assets, securing debt financing, or obtaining additional equity financing or joint venture partners. These sources of funds may not be sufficient to finance our expansion, and other financing may not be available on acceptable terms, in a timely manner or at all. If we are unable to secure additional financing, we could be forced to limit or suspend expansion, development and renovation projects, which may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Potential Changes in Regulatory Environment.
From time to time, legislators and special interest groups have proposed legislation that would expand, restrict or prevent gaming operations. In addition, from time to time, certain anti-gaming groups may propose referenda that, if adopted, would limit our ability to continue to operate in those jurisdictions in which such referenda are adopted. Any expansion of gaming or restriction on or prohibition of our gaming operations could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
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We are subject to the possibility of an increase in gaming taxes, which would increase our costs.
Taxing authorities raise a significant amount of revenue through taxes and fees on gaming activities. We believe that the prospect of significant revenue is one of the primary reasons that jurisdictions permit legalized gaming. As a result, gaming companies are typically subject to significant taxes and fees in addition to normal federal and local income taxes, and such taxes and fees are subject to increase at any time. We pay substantial taxes and fees with respect to our operations. From time to time, federal and local legislators and officials have proposed changes in tax laws, or in the administration of such laws, affecting the gaming industry. In addition, poor economic conditions could intensify the efforts of state and local governments to raise revenues through increases in gaming taxes. It is not possible to determine with certainty the likelihood of changes in tax laws or in the administration of such laws. Such changes, if adopted, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We are subject to non-gaming regulation that could adversely affect us.
We are subject to a variety of other local rules and regulations, including zoning, environmental, construction and land-use laws and regulations governing the serving of alcoholic beverages. We must maintain a hotel license to operate our hotel and a liquor license to serve alcoholic beverages. The loss of these licenses would have a material adverse impact on our revenues and results of operations. Penalties can be imposed against us if we fail to comply with these regulations. The imposition of a substantial penalty or the loss of service of a gaming facility for a significant period of time would have a material adverse affect on our business.
We intend to make substantial investments in renovating, expanding and improving the Bruce Hotel and Casino.
We intend to raise approximately $5 million during 2006 to fund the expansion, renovation and modernization of the Bruce Hotel and Casino. The gaming casino in the Bruce Hotel and Casino has been closed since February 2005 for remodeling and renovation, and our slot room and restaurants were closed in November 2005 for renovation, as part of the first stage of our renovation project. We estimate that we will be required to raise approximately $5 million during 2006 to complete the renovation and reopen the gaming casino. Our ability to generate sufficient revenue to earn a profit is dependent on our ability to raise the necessary funds to complete the renovation and to open our casino. We are in the process of seeking capital to complete the renovation, but have no firm commitments at this time.
Our ability to benefit from our investments will depend on many factors, including:
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| | our ability to successfully integrate the expanded operations; |
| | our ability to attract and retain competent management and employees; |
| | our ability to secure licenses, permits and approvals; and |
| | the availability of adequate financing on acceptable terms. |
Many of these factors are beyond our control. Therefore, we cannot be sure that we will be able to recover our investments in the expansion, renovation and modernization of the Bruce Hotel and Casino.
We may experience construction delays during our expansion project.
We are currently engaged in a substantial renovation project to improve our gaming casino, slot room and restaurants. We also are evaluating other expansion opportunities at the Bruce Hotel and Casino. The anticipated costs and construction periods are based upon budgets, conceptual design documents and construction schedule estimates prepared by us in consultation with our architects and contractors.
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Construction projects entail significant risks, which can substantially increase costs or delay completion of a project. Such risks include shortages of materials or skilled labor, unforeseen engineering, environmental or geological problems, work stoppages, weather interference and unanticipated cost increases. Most of these factors are beyond our control. In addition, difficulties or delays in obtaining any of the requisite licenses, permits or authorizations from regulatory authorities can increase the cost or delay the completion of an expansion or development. Significant budget overruns or delays with respect to expansion and development projects could adversely affect our results of operations.
If our key personnel leave us, our business will be significantly adversely affected.
Our continued success will depend, among other things, on the efforts and skills of a few key executive officers and the experience of our property managers as well as our ability to attract and retain additional highly qualified personnel with gaming industry experience and qualifications to obtain the requisite licenses. We do not maintain key man life insurance for any of our employees. There is no assurance that we would be able to attract and hire suitable replacements for any of our key employees. We need qualified executives, managers and skilled employees with gaming industry experience to continue to successfully operate our business. We believe a shortage of skilled labor in the gaming industry may make it increasingly difficult and expensive to attract and retain qualified employees. We expect that increased competition in the gaming industry will intensify this problem.
Inclement weather and other conditions could seriously disrupt our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our business is seasonal, and inclement weather conditions could affect the number of visitors to our hotel and casino. Our facilities are subject to risks including loss of service due to casualty, mechanical failure, extended or extraordinary maintenance, or flood, hurricane or other severe weather.
Reduced patronage and the loss of service for any period of time could adversely affect our results of operations. We do not maintain business interruption insurance to compensate us if our hotel and casino experience a closure.
Access to a number of our facilities may also be affected by road conditions, such as construction and traffic.
Energy and fuel price increases may adversely affect our costs of operations and our revenues
Our casino properties use significant amounts of electricity, natural gas and other forms of energy. While no shortages of energy have been experienced, substantial increases in the cost of electricity in Peru will negatively affect our results of operations. In addition, energy and fuel price increases in cities that constitute a significant source of customers for our properties could result in a decline in disposable income of potential customers and a corresponding decrease in visitation to our properties, which would negatively impact our revenues. The extent of the impact is subject to the magnitude and duration of the energy and fuel price increases, but this impact could be material.
A downturn in general economic conditions may adversely affect our results of operations.
Our business operations are subject to changes in international, national and local economic conditions, including changes in the economy related to future security alerts in connection with threatened or actual terrorist attacks in the United States, Spain and London, and related to the war with Iraq, which may affect our customers willingness to travel. A recession or downturn in the general economy, or in a region constituting a significant source of customers for our properties, could result in fewer customers visiting our properties, which would adversely affect our results of operations.
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Our success depends on visitors from the Peoples Republic of China and changes to regulations related to tourism may adversely affect our results of operations.
Approximately 70% of the guests at the Bruce Hotel and Casino during the year ended December 31, 2004, were tourists from the Peoples Republic of China. We target tourists from the Peoples Republic of China through our marketing programs. In 2003 the government of the Peoples Republic of China ceased issuing work passports to its citizens and in doing so made it a requirement to secure a visa to travel to the Republic of Peru. The visa requirement significantly curtailed the number of travelers from the Peoples Republic of China to the Republic of Peru and the financial results of the Bruce Hotel and Casino suffered from reduced hotel occupancy and reduced casino gaming revenues. In 2004, the Chinese government signed an agreement with the Republic of Peru adding Peru to its list of Approved Destination Status, permitting Chinese to travel more easily in Peru in organized groups. If the Chinese government should change this policy and restrict travel to the Republic of Peru or the Republic of Peru should impose restrictions on entry, these changes would likely have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Our results of operations are subject to foreign currency exchange fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and nuevo sol (PEN), the currency of Peru.
Our functional currency is the U.S. dollar. All of our expected revenue and expenses from the operation of the Bruce Hotel and Casino are expected to be in nuevo sol (PEN), the currency of Peru. Recently, the value of the U.S. dollar has declined compared to the PEN, and we expect that the exchange rate will fluctuate in the future. As a result, we may experience losses or declines in our gross profit margins as a result of fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates. At the present time, we do not hedge our foreign currency exchange risks.
Our ownership of Peruvian companies and operation involves certain considerations not typically associated with ownership of U.S. companies, including those discussed below, and therefore should be considered more speculative than investments in the U.S.
Political and economic situation has historically been unstable.
During the past several decades, Peru has had a history of political instability that included military coups and different governmental regimes with changing policies. Past governments have frequently played an interventionist role in the nations economy and social structure. Among other things, past governments have imposed controls on prices, exchange rates, local and foreign investment and international trade, have restricted the ability of companies to dismiss employees and have expropriated private sector assets.
Following the resignation of the former president, Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000), after revelations of corruption, the president of Congress, Valentin Paniagua, became interim president in November 2000. In 2001 Mr. Paniagua oversaw free and fair presidential and congressional elections, and transferred power to the newly elected president, Alejandro Toledo of Peru Posible, on July 28, 2005. Since 2001, under President Toledo, Peru has pursued an ambitious program to re-establish democracy, following a decade of increasingly authoritarian rule and rampant corruption under the former Fujimori government, and is promoting a market-based economy that will benefit all citizens. Toledo is also devolving more power to the provinces. A weak congressional position and extremely low levels of popularity since 2002 have ensured that Mr. Toledos position as president has been fragile throughout, and his leadership of government ineffectual at times.
Inflation as measured by the Lima consumer price index has decreased from 7,650% in 1990 to 39.5% in 1993 to 1.79% in the period from January to May 2005, which is lower than the inflation rate for the same period in the previous year (3.18%). Perus gross domestic product, or GDP, grew by 4.8% during 2004, compared to 4.0% in 2003. In April 2005, GDP increased by 6.4%, as compared to the GDP in April 2004, which grew 3.4% as compared to the GDP in April 2003. This rise in GDP growth was largely a result of growth in the non-primary sector, mainly the non-primary manufacturing and construction sectors, which increased 9.3% and 10.6%, respectively, between May 2004 and April 2005.
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Notwithstanding the progress achieved in restructuring Perus political institutions and revitalizing the economy, there can be no assurance that President Toledos government, or any successor government, can sustain the progress achieved. In addition, it is possible that Toledos support could be eroded as a result of certain effects of current programs. For example, privatizations may result in layoffs due to the reduction in the work force of privatized companies. As in the case of all foreign investments, our investments in Peru could in the future be adversely affected by increases in taxes or by political, economic or diplomatic developments.
Our business and the tourism industry may be subject to terrorism and other threats.
Peru experienced significant terrorist activity in the 1980s and early 1990s, during which period anti-government groups escalated their acts of violence against the government, the private sector and Peruvian residents. The Companys operations have not been directly affected by the terrorist activity.
There has been substantial progress in suppressing terrorist activity since 1990, in part as a result of the arrest of the leaders and approximately 2,000 members of the two principal terrorist groups. Notwithstanding the success achieved during Fujimoris regime, Peru during President Toledos rule has been swamped with a wave of social protests coupled with an increase in domestic guerilla terrorism activities. In June 2003, President Toledo was forced to declare a state of emergency to handle these issues. We cannot be certain that the progress achieved in combating terrorist activity can be sustained.
Currency fluctuations may have a negative impact on our results of operations.
Our income in Peru is denominated in both Nuevo Soles and US dollars. The expenses and other charges incurred in the companys daily business are denominated in Nuevo Soles, and the computation of income will be made on the date of our receipt at the currency exchange rate in effect on that date. Accordingly, changes in the value of the Nuevo Sol against the U.S. dollar will result in corresponding changes in the U.S. dollar value of our assets denominated in Nuevos Soles and will change the U.S. dollar value of income and gains derived in Nuevos Soles. It is possible that the value of the Nuevo Sol could fall relative to the U.S. dollar between receipt of income and our distributions or date of accounting. In addition, assuming new proceeds are raised from future offerings, if the value of the Nuevo Sol falls relative to the U.S. dollar between the time we incur expenses in U.S. dollars (i.e., contracting for capital improvements or purchase of equipment) and the time expenses are paid, the amount of Nuevos Soles required to be converted into U.S. dollars in order to pay expenses will be greater than the equivalent amount in Nuevos Soles of such expenses at the time they were incurred.
In September 1991, the Nuevo Sol replaced the inti as the official currency of Peru. In February 1985, the inti had replaced the original Sol. Between 1978 and 1985, the Sol was gradually devalued through a crawling-peg system of mini-devaluations. Multiple exchange rates were utilized in the late 1980s in an attempt to favor manufacturing exports but were abandoned in 1990 in favor of a single-rate system.
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The following table shows the nuevo sol/U.S. dollar exchange rate for the dates and periods indicated.
The Central Bank of Peru has a history of adopting a policy of non-intervention in the exchange rate market. However, since 2003, the Central Bank has conducted regular interventions in the foreign exchange market in order to reduce volatility in the value of Perus currency against the U.S. dollar and to meet the demand for Nuevos Soles caused by pension funds and commercial banks restructuring their portfolio to include more assets denominated in Nuevos Soles as compared to foreign currency. The reduced volatility has enabled the Central Bank to increase its international reserves.
Peru historically has experienced very substantial, and in some periods extremely high and variable, rates of inflation. Annual inflation, as measured by consumer price index (CPI), averaged 29.2% during the 1970s, accelerated in the 1980s and reached 7,500% in 1990. The economic and monetary program that the government implemented during the early 1990s achieved a drastic reduction in inflation. CPI during 2003 demonstrated relative stability, with an average inflation rate of 2.3%, as compared to 0.2% for 2002 and 2.0% for 2001. This record has served to foster confidence in the stability of the Peruvian currency.
The consumer price index increased 3.5% during 2004. This rise in prices reflected supply shocks, including significant increases in the international prices of petroleum, wheat and soya oil as well as in the prices of some domestic foodstuffs such as rice and sugar, caused by the drought in the northern coast of Peru and restrictions of imports; these factors together account for 2.5 percentage points of annual inflation. These factors were partially attenuated by an appreciation of Perus currency. In the period from January to May 2005, the annual inflation rate was 1.79%, lower than the inflation rate for the same period in the previous year (3.18%).
Inflation and rapid changes in inflation rates have had and may continue to have significant effects both on the Peruvian economy and on the Peruvian securities and foreign exchange markets. We cannot assure investors that the governments economic and monetary reform measures will be any more successful than previous programs in reducing inflation in the long term.
Since we operate our primary business in Peru, we may be adversely affected by high inflation levels.
Exchange controls implemented by Peru may affect our ability to exchange Nuevos Soles for U.S. dollars
Prior to 1991, Peru exercised control over the foreign exchange markets by imposing multiple exchange rates and placing restrictions on the possession and use of foreign currencies. In 1991, the Fujimori administration
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eliminated all foreign exchange controls and the exchange rates were unified. Currently, foreign exchange rates are determined by market conditions, with regular operations by the Central Bank in the foreign exchange market in order to reduce volatility in the value of Perus currency against the U.S. dollar. There can be no guarantee, however, that limits on our ability to remit profits will not be imposed in the future. Furthermore, if Peru were to reinstitute exchange control and if we were to issue promissory notes to raise or borrow funds, our ability to service debt could be adversely affected. We cannot be certain that the Peruvian government will continue its current policy of permitting currency transfers and conversions without restriction.
Availability of information on our competitors in Peru
Although Peruvian generally accepted accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices are similar in some respects to those employed in the United States, they are not equivalent and differ significantly in certain fundamental areas, most notably the treatment of inflation accounting. Moreover, equity research and public information on businesses and individuals is not as common in Peru as it is in the United States. As a consequence, fewer research reports are available on Peruvian hospitality and gaming operations than on similar U.S. operations.
Enforceability of judgments under Peruvian law may be difficult
Substantially all of our assets are located in Peru and are held by the subsidiaries in Peru. In the event that investors were to obtain a judgment in the United States against us, Kubuk International Inc., Kubuk Investment SAC or Kubuk Gaming SAC and seek to enforce such judgment in Peru, the investors ability to enforce the judgment in Peru would be subject to Peruvian laws regarding enforcement of foreign judgments. In general, Peruvian law provides that a judgment of a competent court outside of Peru would be recognized and could be enforced against the assets of the debtor in Peru, subject to the following statutory limitations set forth in the Peruvian civil code: (i) the judgment must not resolve matters for which exclusive jurisdiction of Peruvian courts applies (e.g., disputes relating to real estate located in Peru); (ii) the competence of the foreign court which issued the judgment must be recognized by Peruvian conflict of laws rules; (iii) the party against whom the judgment was obtained must have been properly served in connection with the foreign proceedings; (iv) the judgment of the foreign court must be a final judgment, not subject to any further appeal; (v) no pending proceedings may exist in Peru among the same parties and on the same subject; (vi) the judgment by the foreign court cannot be in violation of public policy; and (vii) the foreign court must grant reciprocal treatment to judgments issued by Peruvian courts. Moreover, there can be no assurance that a judgment rendered against us in the United States in a bankruptcy-related action would be enforceable against the assets of our subsidiaries in Peru or that a Peruvian court would not assert jurisdiction in a bankruptcy proceeding.
New legislation, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, may make it difficult for us to retain or attract officers and directors.
We may be unable to attract and retain qualified officers, directors and members of board committees required to provide for our effective management as a result of the recent and currently proposed changes in the rules and regulations which govern publicly-held companies. Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has resulted in a series of rules and regulations by the Securities and Exchange Commission that increase responsibilities and liabilities of directors and executive officers. The perceived increased personal risk associated with these recent changes may deter qualified individuals from accepting these roles.
While we believe we have adequate internal control over financial reporting, we are required to evaluate our internal controls under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Any adverse results from such evaluation could result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports and have an adverse effect on the price of our shares of common stock.
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we expect that beginning with our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, we will be required to furnish a report by
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management on our internal control over financial reporting. Such report will contain among other matters, an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, including a statement as to whether or not our internal control over financial reporting is effective. This assessment must include disclosure of any material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting identified by our management. Such report must also contain a statement that our auditors have issued an attestation report on our managements assessment of such internal controls. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard No. 2 provides the professional standards and related performance guidance for auditors to attest to, and report on, our managements assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting under Section 404.
While we believe our internal control over financial reporting is effective, we are still compiling the system and processing documentation and performing the evaluation needed to comply with Section 404, which is both costly and challenging. We cannot be certain that we will be able to complete our evaluation, testing and any required remediation in a timely fashion. During the evaluation and testing process, if we identify one or more material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, we will be unable to assert that such internal control is effective. If we are unable to assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective as of December 31, 2007 (or if our auditors are unable to attest that our managements report is fairly stated or they are unable to express an opinion on the effectiveness of our internal controls), we could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which would have a material adverse effect on our stock price.
Failure to comply with the new rules may make it more difficult for us to obtain certain types of insurance, including director and officer liability insurance, and we may be forced to accept reduced policy limits and coverage and/or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. The impact of these events could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors, on committees of our board of directors, or as executive officers.
You may lose your entire investment in our shares.
An investment in our common stock is highly speculative and may result in the loss of your entire investment. Only investors who are experienced investors in high risk investments and who can afford to lose their entire investment should consider an investment in us.
There is only a limited trading market for our securities.
Our common stock is quoted for trading on the National Association of Securities Dealers over-the-counter bulletin board, and there is currently only a limited trading market for our common stock. There can be no assurance that an active market will develop or be sustained. The lack of an active public market for our common stock could have a material adverse effect on the price and liquidity of the common shares.
Our officers and directors beneficially own approximately 43.00% of our issued and outstanding common stock, which may limit your ability to influence corporate matters.
As of February 16, 2006, Tom Liu, our Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owned 6,463,991 shares of our common stock (approximately 29.63%); David Liu, Tom Lius father, beneficially owned 4,322,018 shares of our common stock (approximately 19.81%); Guo Xiu Yan, Tom Lius mother, owned 1,620,077 shares of our common stock (approximately 7.43%); and our other officers and directors, collectively, as a group, beneficially owned 2,914,949 shares of our common stock (approximately 13.36%). These shareholders could control the outcome of any corporate transaction or other matter submitted to our shareholders for approval, including mergers, consolidations, or the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and also could prevent or cause a change in control. The interests of these shareholders may conflict with the interests of our other shareholders.
Third parties may be discouraged from making a tender offer or bid to acquire us because of this concentration of ownership.
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Broker-dealers may be discouraged from effecting transactions in our common shares because they are considered a penny stock and are subject to the penny stock rules.
Rules 15g-1 through 15g-9 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended impose sales practice and disclosure requirements on certain broker-dealers who engage in certain transactions involving a penny stock. Subject to certain exceptions, a penny stock generally includes any non-NASDAQ equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share. Our shares are considered penny stock. The additional sales practice and disclosure requirements imposed upon broker-dealers may discourage broker-dealers from effecting transactions in our shares, which could severely limit the market liquidity of the shares and impede the sale of our shares in the secondary market.
A broker-dealer selling penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or accredited investor (generally, an individual with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or an annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with his or her spouse), must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and must receive the purchasers written consent to the transaction prior to sale, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt. In addition, the penny stock regulations require the broker-dealer to deliver, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prepared by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the penny stock market, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt. A broker-dealer is also required to disclose commissions payable to the broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally, a broker-dealer is required to send monthly statements disclosing recent price information with respect to the penny stock held in a customers account and information with respect to the limited market in penny stocks.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. Trading in stock quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board is often thin and characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices, due to many factors that may have little to do with the companys operations or business prospects. Moreover, the OTC Bulletin Board is not a stock exchange, and trading of securities on the OTC Bulletin Board is often more sporadic than the trading of securities listed on a quotation system like Nasdaq or a stock exchange like AMEX. Accordingly, you may have difficulty reselling any of the stock you purchase.
In the event that your investment in our shares is for the purpose of deriving dividend income or in expectation of an increase in market price of our shares from the declaration and payment of dividends, your investment will be compromised because we do not intend to pay dividends.
We have never paid a dividend to our shareholders, and we intend to retain our cash for the continued development of our business. We do not intend to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. As a result, your return on investment will be solely determined by your ability to sell your shares in a secondary market.
We use words like expects, believes, intends, anticipates, plans, targets, projects or estimates in this prospectus. When used, these words and other, similar words and phrases or statements that an event, action or result will, may, could, or should occur, be taken or be achieved, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, the risks and uncertainties outlined under the sections titled Risk Factors and Uncertainties beginning at page 4 of this prospectus, Description of the Business beginning at page 30 of this prospectus and Managements Discussion and Analysis beginning at page 40 of this prospectus. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, those matters discussed under the caption Risk Factors, as well as the following:
| | the impact of general economic conditions in the Peru; |
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| | industry conditions, including competition; |
| | business strategies and intended results; |
| | our ability to integrate acquisitions into our operations and management; |
| | risks associated with the hotel industry and real estate markets in general; |
| | the impact of terrorist activity or war, threats of terrorist activity or war and responses to terrorist activity on the economy in general and the travel and hotel industries in particular; |
| | travelers' fears of exposure to contagious diseases; |
| | legislative or regulatory requirements; and |
| | access to capital markets. |
Although we believe that these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our goals will be achieved. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update or revise them or provide reasons why actual results may differ.
We anticipate that we will retain any earnings to support operations and to finance the growth and development of our business. Therefore, we do not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any further determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will be dependent on the financial condition, operating results, capital requirements and other factors that our board deems relevant. We have never declared a dividend.
This prospectus covers the offering of up to 6,431,334 shares of our common stock by Selling Shareholders. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares by the Selling Shareholders.
If we issue all of the common stock issuable upon exercise of the Class A Warrants held by Selling Shareholders, we will receive proceeds of $2,731,334. We intend to use such proceeds, if any, for general working capital purposes. We cannot assure you that any of the warrants will be exercised.
The shares issued to the Selling Shareholders or issuable to Selling Shareholders upon exercise of the Class A Warrants are restricted shares under applicable federal and state securities laws and are being registered to give the Selling Shareholders the opportunity to sell their shares. The registration of such shares does not necessarily mean, however, that any of these shares will be offered or sold by the Selling Shareholders. The Selling Shareholders may from time to time offer and sell all or a portion of their shares in the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions, or otherwise, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale or at negotiated prices.
The registered shares may be sold directly or through brokers or dealers, or in a distribution by one or more underwriters on a firm commitment or best efforts basis. To the extent required, the names of any agent or broker-dealer and applicable commissions or discounts and any other required information with respect to any particular offer will be set forth in an accompanying prospectus supplement. See Plan of Distribution beginning on page 19 of this prospectus. The Selling Shareholders reserve the sole right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any proposed purchase of the registered shares to be made directly or through agents. The Selling Shareholders and any agents or broker-dealers that participate with the Selling Shareholders in the distribution of their registered shares may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the Securities
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Act) and any commissions received by them and any profit on the resale of the registered shares may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act.
We will receive no proceeds from the sale of the registered shares, and we have agreed to bear the expenses of registration of the shares, other than commissions and discounts of agents or broker-dealers and transfer taxes, if any.
The following are the Selling Shareholders who own and have the right to acquire pursuant to the exercise of Class A Warrants an aggregate of 3,371,334 shares of our common stock covered in this prospectus. Certain Selling Shareholders have the right to acquire the shares of common stock upon the exercise of Class A Warrants sold in our private placements. See Transactions with Selling Shareholders beginning on page 18 of this prospectus for further details. At February 16, 2006, we had 21,815,667 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
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| IFG Investments Services Inc.(4) | 500,000 | 2.27% | 500,000 | | | ||||||
| Suite 4 Temple Bldg | |||||||||||
| Prince William & Main Street | |||||||||||
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| IFG Investments Services Inc.(4) | 820,000 | 3.69% | 820,000 | | | ||||||
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| Merle Lelievre-Parsons(5) | 20,000 | * | 20,000 | | | ||||||
| #4 - 529 Johnstone Rd | |||||||||||
| Parksville, BC | |||||||||||
| Canada V9P 2K1 | |||||||||||
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| Lee Yule Investments(6) | 7,000 | * | 7,000 | | | ||||||
| 17718 - 64 Avenue | |||||||||||
| Edmonton, AB | |||||||||||
| Canada T5T 4J5 | |||||||||||
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| Frederick H. Drury(7) | 132,000 | * | 132,000 | | | ||||||
| 229 - 279 Suder Greens Drive | |||||||||||
| Edmonton, AB | |||||||||||
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| T. Ron Harper(8) | 40,000 | * | 40,000 | | | ||||||
| 3129 - 30th Avenue | |||||||||||
| Vernon, BC | |||||||||||
| Canada V1T 2C4 | |||||||||||
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| Caroline Gilchrist(9) | 40,000 | * | 40,000 | | | ||||||
| 370 Poplar Point Drive | |||||||||||
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| Herbert Woo(10) | 6,000 | * | 6,000 | | | ||||||
| #439, 1406 Hodgson Way | |||||||||||
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| Canada T6R 3K1 | |||||||||||
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| Tough Equities Inc.(11) | 6,800 | * | 6,800 | | | ||||||
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| Canada T8N 5K8 | |||||||||||
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| Amir Khoury(12) | 12,000 | * | 12,000 | | | ||||||
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| Judson Rich(13) | 8,000 | * | 8,000 | | | ||||||
| 11107 - 21 Avenue | |||||||||||
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| Suhail Khoury(14) | 13,400 | * | 13,400 | | | ||||||
| #100 Quesnell Crest | |||||||||||
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| Matt Saunders(15) | 4,000 | * | 4,000 | | | ||||||
| 5891 Vardon Place | |||||||||||
| Delta, BC | |||||||||||
| Canada V4L 1E8 | |||||||||||
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| Mark Koroll(16) | 33,300 | * | 33,300 | | | ||||||
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| Coldstream, BC | |||||||||||
| Canada V1B 2K5 | |||||||||||
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| Ross Parsons(17) | 33,300 | * | 33,300 | | | ||||||
| 12009 Husband Road | |||||||||||
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| 695809 B.C. Ltd.(18) | 4,000 | * | 4,000 | | | ||||||
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| Robert J. Kaplan(19) | 33,334 | * | 33,334 | | | ||||||
| 245 E. 87th Street | |||||||||||
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| 690044 BC Ltd.(20) | 70,000 | * | 70,000 | | | ||||||
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| Raymond Lim(21) | 6,000 | * | 6,000 | | | ||||||
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| John Fraser(22) | 100,000 | * | 100,000 | | | ||||||
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| Alan R. Mabee(23) | 6,000 | * | 6,000 | | | ||||||
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| Clear Channel Inc.(24) | 1,800,000 | 8.1% | 1,000,000 | | | ||||||
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| Anthony Boyden(25) | 36,200 | * | 36,200 | | | ||||||
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| Canada L1N 4A6 | |||||||||||
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| Blackpool Ltd.(26) | 1,800,000 | 8.1% | 800,000 | | | ||||||
| Temple Financial Centre | |||||||||||
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| David Wong Liu(27)(32) | 5,942,095 | 27.74% | 1,500,000(27) | 2,942,095(27) | 13.49% | ||||||
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| Lee Kuen Cheung(28)(32) | 1,399,353 | 6.41% | 500,000 | 899,353 | 4.12% | ||||||
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| Guoxiu Yan(29)(32) | 5,942,095 | 27.24% | 500,000(29) | 2,942,095(29) | 13.49% | ||||||
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| Zheng Liu(30)(32) | 215,285 | 0.99% | 100,000 | 115,285 | * | ||||||
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| Luisa Hong Wong(31)(32) | 215,285 | 0.99% | 100,000 | 115,285 | * | ||||||
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| * | Less than 1%. |
| (1) | All percentages are based on 21,815,667 shares of common stock issued and outstanding on February 16, 2006. Beneficial ownership is calculated based on the number of shares of common stock that each selling shareholder owns or controls or has the right to acquire within 60 days of February 16, 2006. |
| (2) | This table assumes that the Selling Shareholders will sell all of their shares available for sale during the effectiveness of the registration statement that includes this prospectus. The Selling Shareholders are not required to sell their shares. See Plan of Distribution beginning on page 19. |
| (3) | Assumes that all shares registered for resale by this prospectus have been issued and sold. |
| (4) | IFG Investments Services Inc. is organized under the laws of Nevis. Daniel McMullin has sole investment and voting control over the securities. The Selling Shareholder holds 660,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 660,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. The Class A warrants may not be exercised if th eexercise would result in the holder beneficially owning more than 9.99% of our issued and outstanding common stock. |
| (5) | Merle Lelievre-Parsons holds 10,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 10,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (6) | Lee Yule Investments is organized under the laws of Alberta. Lee Yule has sole investment and voting control over the securities. The Selling Shareholder holds 3,500 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 3,500 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (7) | Frederick H. Drury holds 66,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 66,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (8) | T. Ron Harper holds 20,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 20,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (9) | Caroline Gilchrist holds 20,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 20,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (10) | Herbert Woo holds 3,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 3,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (11) | Tough Equities Inc. is organized under the laws of Alberta. Barry Touch and Ruby Tough have sole investment and voting control over the securities. The Selling Shareholder holds 3,400 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 3,400 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (12) | Amir Khoury holds 6,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 6,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (13) | Judson Rich holds 4,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 4,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (14) | Suhail Khoury holds 6,700 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 6,700 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (15) | Matt Saunders holds 2,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 2,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (16) | Mark Koroll holds 16,650 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 16,650 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (17) | Ross Parsons holds 16,650 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 16,650 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (18) | 695809 B.C. Ltd. is organized under the laws of British Columbia. The Selling Shareholder holds 2,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 2,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (19) | Robert J. Kaplan holds 16,667 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 16,667 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (20) | 690044 BC Ltd. is organized under the laws of British Columbia. Andrew Britnell has sole investment and voting control over the securities. The Selling Shareholder holds 35,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 35,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (21) | Raymond Lim holds 3,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 3,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (22) | John Fraser holds 50,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 50,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (23) | Alan R. Mabee holds 3,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 3,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (24) | Blackpool Ltd. is organized under the laws of Turks & Caicos. Janice Stevens has sole investment and voting control over the securities. Blackpool Ltd. holds 400,000 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 400,000 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. Janice Stevens and John Meyer are married, and consequently, Blackpool Ltd. and Clear Channel Inc. are deemed to have the same beneficial owner. The Class A warrants may not be exercised if the exercise would result in the holder benefically owning more than 9.99% of our issued and outstanding common stock. |
| (25) | Anthony Boyden holds 18,100 shares of common stock of Chilco and Class A Warrants exercisable to acquire 18,100 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share for a period of one year. |
| (26) | Clear Channel Inc. is organized under the laws of Turks & Caicos, and owns 1,000,000 shares of common stock. John Meyer has sole investment and voting control over the securities. Janice Stevens and John Meyer are married, and consequently, Blackpool Ltd. and Clear Channel Inc. are deemed to have the same beneficial owner. The Class A warrants may not be exercised if the exercise would result in the holder benefically owning more than 9.99% of our issued and outstanding common stock. |
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| (27) | Includes 1,753,640 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. David Lui is the father of Tom Liu, our Chief Executive Officer, and husband of Guoxiu Yan, a selling shareholder. The Principal Shareholders of Kubuk, Tom Liu and David Liu, contributed a total of 1,250,000 Exchange Shares into escrow (of which David Liu contributed 499,622 shares) for the purposes of exercising certain co-sale rights granted by the Registrant to the Shareholder Principals. David Liu and Guoxin Yan, as husband and wife, are deemed to beneficially own each others common stock. |
| (28) | Includes 405,609 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. |
| (29) | Includes 469,589 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. Guoxiu Yan is the mother of Tom Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Chilco River Holdings Inc., and the wife of David Liu, a selling shareholder and major shareholder of Chilco. David Liu and Guoxin Yan, as husband and wife, are deemed to beneficially own each others common stock. |
| (30) | Includes 62,402 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. Zheng Liu is the sister of tom Liu and daughter of David Liu and Guoxin Yan. However, they do not control the right to vote or investment power of each others common stock. |
| (31) | Includes 62,402 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. |
| (32) | This shareholder was a shareholder of Kubuk International and received these shares in the Share Exchange, which closed on July 15, 2005. Each Kubuk Shareholder received 0.3749970588 shares of common stock of Chilco River Holdings, Inc. for each share of Kubuk International common stock tendered in connection with the Share Exchange. The Kubuk Shareholders placed a total of 5,000,000 Exchange Shares into escrow to secure certain obligations by Chilco and the Principal Shares to raise $5,000,000 at a minimum share price of $1.00 per share. The Kubuk Shareholders placed a total of 2,000,000 Exchange Shares into escrow to satisfy certain obligations to consultants to Kubuk, which shares were cancelled and returned to treasury on December 30, 2005. The Kubuk Shareholders have voting power over these shares pending release from escrow. |
Based on information provided to us, none of the selling shareholders are affiliated or have been affiliated with any broker-dealer in the United States. Except as otherwise provided in this prospectus, none of the selling shareholders are affiliated or have been affiliated with us, any of our predecessors or affiliates during the past three years.
| Transactions with Private Placement Selling Shareholders |
On December 17, 2005, our Board of Directors authorized an initial direct private placement offering of Units at $1.50 per Unit under the terms of a Unit Purchase Agreement. Each Unit consists of one share of common stock, and a Class A Warrant exercisable at $2.00 per share for one year from the date of Closing. Under the terms of the Unit Purchase Agreement, we are required to use $1 million from proceeds from the offering to renovate the casino floor of the Bruce Hotel and Casino and $1 million for marketing and business development. We also granted the investors registration rights and agreed to file a resale registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 60 days of the closing date of the private placement. If we failed to file the registration statement within 60 days, we agreed to pay the investors liquidated damages equal to 2% of the number of shares of common stock issued to the investor in the private placement for each month we are in default. We also agreed not to offer and sell shares of common stock or common stock equivalents for a period of 120 days following the effectiveness of the registration statement, except for certain specified transactions, including an offer and sale of up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock at $1.50 per share. The private placement was made to non-U.S. persons in off-shore transactions in reliance upon the exemption from registration available under Rule 903 of Regulation S of the Securities Act and one accredited investor in the United States pursuant to an exemption available under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
We issued 1,365,667 Units to raise gross proceeds of $2,048,500.
We are registering the shares of common stock issued in the private placements and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Class A Warrants for resale by the selling shareholders in the registration statement in which this prospectus is included.
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| Transactions with Clear Channel |
Effective on December 29, 2005, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with Clear Channel Inc. under which we retained Clear Channel to provide us with strategic marketing and business planning consulting services and to assist us in developing corporate governance policies, recruiting qualified officers and director candidates and developing a corporate finance strategy. We paid Clear Channel a consulting fee of one million (1,000,000) shares of our common stock. The Consulting Agreement is for a term of one year. We are registering the shares of common stock in the registration statement in which this prospectus is included.
John Meyer has sole investment and voting power over the common stock owned by Clear Channel and is married to Janice Stevens, who has sole investment and voting powre over the common stock owned by Blackpool Ltd. Consequently, Clear Channel and Blackpool are deemed to have the same beneficial owner. Blackpool is named as a selling shareholder in this prospectus.
| Transactions with Former Shareholders of Kubuk International Inc. |
Each of David Wong Liu, Lee Kuen Cheung, Guoxiu Yan, Zheng Liu and Luisa Hong Wong was a shareholder of Kubuk International and received shares in the Share Exchange, which closed on July 15, 2005. Each Kubuk Shareholder received 0.3749970588 shares of common stock of Chilco River Holdings, Inc. for each share of Kubuk International common stock tendered in connection with the Share Exchange. The Kubuk Shareholders placed a total of 5,000,000 Exchange Shares into escrow to secure certain obligations by Chilco and the Principal Shares to raise $5,000,000 at a minimum share price of $1.00 per share. The Kubuk Shareholders placed a total of 2,000,000 Exchange Shares into escrow to satisfy certain obligations to consultants to Kubuk, which shares were cancelled and returned to treasury on December 30, 2005. The Kubuk Shareholders have voting power over these shares pending release from escrow. We are registering 2,700,000 shares of common stock of these former shareholders of Kubuk International Inc. in the registration statement in which this prospectus is included.
David Wong Liu is the husband of Guoxiu Yan, a selling shareholder, and father of Tom Liu, our Chief Executive Officer, and was a principal shareholder, founder, officer and director of Kubuk International Inc. Guoxiu Yan is the wife of David Wong Liu and mother of Tom Liu, our Chief Executive Officer.
We are registering the shares of common stock on behalf of the selling shareholders. When we refer to selling shareholders, we intend to include donees and pledgees selling shares received from a named selling shareholder after the date of this prospectus. All costs, expenses and fees in connection with this registration of the shares offered under this registration statement will be borne by us. Brokerage commissions and similar selling expenses, if any, attributable to the sale of shares will be borne by the selling shareholders. Sales of shares may be effected by the selling shareholders from time to time in one or more types of transactions (which may include block transactions) on the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions, through put or call options transactions relating to the shares, through short sales of shares, or a combination of such methods of sale, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, or at negotiated prices. Such transactions may or may not involve brokers or dealers. The selling shareholders have advised us that they have not entered into any agreements, understandings or arrangements with any underwriters or broker-dealers regarding the sale of their securities, nor is there an underwriter or coordinating broker acting in connection with the proposed sale of shares by the selling shareholders.
The selling shareholders may effect such transactions by selling shares directly to purchasers or through broker-dealers, which may act as agents or principals. Such broker-dealers may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions, or commissions from the selling shareholders and/or purchasers of shares for whom such broker-dealers may act as agents or to whom they sell as principal, or both (which compensation as to a particular broker-dealer might be in excess of customary commissions).
The selling shareholders and any broker-dealers that act in connection with the sale of shares might be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act, and any commissions received by such broker-dealers and any profit on the resale of shares sold by them while acting as principals might be deemed to be underwriting discounts or commissions under the Securities Act. The selling shareholders may agree to indemnify any agent, dealer or broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving sales of the shares against some liabilities arising under the Securities Act.
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Because the selling shareholders may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act, the selling shareholders will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. We have informed the selling shareholders that the anti-manipulative provisions of Regulation M promulgated under the Exchange Act may apply to their sales in the market.
In the event that the registration statement is no longer effective, the selling shareholders may resell all or a portion of the shares in open market transactions in reliance upon Rule 144 under the Securities Act, provided they meet the criteria and conform to the requirements of such Rule, including the minimum one year holding period.
Upon being notified by any selling shareholder that any material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of shares through a block trade, special offering, exchange distribution or secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker or dealer, we will file a supplement to this prospectus, if required, under Rule 424(b) of the Act, disclosing:
| | the name of each selling shareholder(s) and of the participating broker-dealer(s), |
| | the number of shares involved, |
| | the price at which the shares were sold, |
| | the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to the broker-dealer(s), where applicable, |
| | that the broker-dealer(s) did not conduct any investigation to verify information set out or incorporated by reference in this prospectus; and |
| | other facts material to the transaction. |
Neither we nor any of our property are currently subject to any material legal proceedings or other regulatory proceedings.
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our current directors, executive officers and key employees. The term for each director expires at our next annual meeting or until his or her successor is appointed. The ages of the directors, executive officers and key employees are shown as of February 16, 2006.
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| Tom Liu | Chairman, Chief | Chief Executive Officer of the | August 3, 2005 | 25 | |||||
| Executive Officer | corporation; General Manager for | ||||||||
| Kubuk Investment S.A.C. and Kubuk Gaming S.A.C | |||||||||
| Winston Yen | Chief Financial Officer | Certified Public Accountant and | December 30, 2005 | 39 | |||||
| managing member of Accellence, LLP; | |||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer of the | |||||||||
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| Gavin Roy | Director | Principal of Magellan Management | May 10, 2005 | 39 | |||||
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| Wai Yung Lau | Director | Chief Financial Officer of Bruce | August 3, 2005 | 43 | |||||
| Group International, Hong Kong | |||||||||
| Jack Xu | Director | Consultant to Kubuk Investment | August 3, 2005 | 57 | |||||
| Yong Yang | Director | General Manager for Canada Higher | August 3, 2005 | 44 | |||||
| Investment Co. Ltd. | |||||||||
The following is a description of the business background of the directors and executive officers of Chilco River Holdings, Inc.
Tom Liu has been Chief Executive Officer of Chilco River Holdings Inc. since July 15, 2005. Prior to the Share Exchange, Mr. Liu has been with Bruce Grupo Diversion since 1998. Mr. Liu is fluent in four languages, English, Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin. He was appointed as the Casino Vault Manager of the Bruce Hotel and Casino in 1998, and worked closely with the gaming commission in the casinos daily results. By 2000, he was promoted to Casino Floor Manager, where he worked directly with the casino floor operations and assisted in marketing and promotions. Mr. Liu serves as the General Manager for Kubuk Investment S.A.C. and Kubuk Gaming S.A.C., each a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Chilco. Mr. Liu dedicates 100% of his time as Chief Executive Officer of Chilco.
Winston Yen is a certified public accountant and founding member of ACCellence, LLP, based in Los Angeles and offers extensive accounting, tax, and consulting services to local and international clients. Mr. Yen graduated from the National Chen-Chi University with an accounting degree in 1990. He worked as an audit staff on an internship at the Taipei office of Touche Ross in 1989-1990, and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and received a Master of Accounting Science degree in 1994. Mr. Yen began his public accounting career in 1994 with Tang, Chen, Chang and Lin, CPAs, a local accounting firm in City of Industry, California. In 1997, he was a supervising senior in the tax department of Parks Palmer Turner & Yemenidjian, LLP, which later became part of CBIZ Inc. In 2000 and 2001, Mr. Yen was a manager in the Los Angeles tax department of Moss Adams, LLP, a west coast regional public accounting firm. In 2001, Mr. Yen joined the practice of Mr. Harry C. Lin. In 2005, he founded ACCellence, LLP and is now the managing partner of the LLP. Mr. Yen was appointed Chief Financial
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Officer of Chilco River Holdings Inc. on December 30, 2005, and dedicates approximately 20 hours per month in his role as Chief Financial Officer of Chilco.
Mr. Roy has extensive experience in the financial services business. Mr. Roy is currently the principal of Magellan Management Company, a venture capital firm in Vancouver, British Columbia. Prior to forming Magellan Management in 2005, Mr. Roys principal occupation during the past five years has been as an investment advisor with Canaccord Capital Corporation, Octagon Capital Corporation, and Global Securities Corporation. Mr. Roy has been a registrant in Canada with the British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario securities commissions. Mr. Roy is the founding shareholder of Chilco River Holdings, Inc.
Wai Yung Lau is presently the Chief Financial Officer of Bruce Grupo Hong Kong Limited and has expertise in financial practices. She was the Chief Financial Officer of WuJin Construction Co., Chengdu, China, a construction company involved in many projects in Chengdu, China, such as the Chengdu Technology Tower and SiChuan Lung Quan Resort. In 2003, Mrs. Lau moved to Hong Kong, and served the Chief Financial Officer of Bruce Group International, Hong Kong. In 2004, Mrs. Lau was employed by ING Insurance Group, where she was an advisor in investments, life insurance and finance.
Yong Yang received his bachelor degree in finance from the Northwest University of Business in 1989. Soon after graduation, Mr. Yang was appointed General Manager of NanChong Securities Exchange Company. During his term, Mr. Yang helped two state owned companies go public on the Chinese stock exchange. From 1994 to 1999, Mr. Yang joined HuaXia Securities, Chengdu branch, and served as General Manager, specializing in investment banking and acquisitions. Mr. Yang then joined the New Light Technology Investment Company as the President of the company. The company engaged in retro-reflecting material development and production; now the companys product dominates the market in SiChuan, China. Mr. Yang immigrated to Canada in July of 2000, and now serves as General Manager for Canada Higher Investment Co. LTD.
Jack Xu studied in the School of Business of HaErBin, China and received degrees in business administration and finance. From 1982 to 1995, Mr. Xu helped establish SiChuan Investment Bank, where he served as vice president, and specialized in bonds, securities, and investment banking. Mr. Xu then served as President of the SiChuan JiaLin Investment in Hong Kong from 1995 to 2000, where he provided advice on investment banking, stock analysis and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Xu has been working with Kubuk Investment since 2001.
Set forth below are our companys current practices relating to the functions associated with an audit committee, a compensation committee and a corporate governance and nominating committee.
We have no standing audit committee. Our Board of Directors performs the function of an audit committee. None of the members of our board of directors satisfies the criteria for an audit committee financial expert under Item 401(e) of Regulation S-B of the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Due to our relatively small size, the relatively small number of financial transactions during the proceeding fiscal year and the fact that we have negative working capital at this time we have been unable to secure the services of an audit committee financial expert. Only Winston Yen would be considered independent as defined by American Stock Exchange listing standards.
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Our board of directors will meet with our management and our external auditors to review matters affecting financial reporting, the system of internal accounting and financial controls and procedures and the audit procedures and audit plans. Our board of directors will review our significant financial risks, will be involved in the appointment of senior financial executives and will annually review our insurance coverage and any off-balance sheet transactions.
Our board of directors will monitor our audit and the preparation of financial statements and all financial disclosure contained in our SEC filings. Our board of directors will appoint our external auditors, monitor their qualifications and independence and determine the appropriate level of their remuneration. The external auditors report directly to the board of directors. Our board of directors has the authority to terminate our external auditors engagement and approve in advance any services to be provided by the external auditors which are not related to the audit.
We have no Compensation Committee. Our board of directors is responsible for considering and authorizing terms of employment and compensation of executive officers and providing advice on compensation structures in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. In addition, our board of directors reviews both our overall salary objectives and significant modifications made to employee benefit plans, including those applicable to executive officers, and proposes any awards of stock options.
We have no Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee due to our small size.
Our board of directors is responsible for developing our approach to corporate governance issues.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a corporate code of ethics. We believe our code of ethics is reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct, to provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in public reports, to comply with applicable laws, to ensure prompt internal reporting of code violations, and to provide accountability for adherence to the code.
Except as disclosed in this prospectus, none of our directors or officers is, or has been within the ten years before the date of this prospectus, a director or officer of any other company that, while such person was acting in that capacity, was the subject of a cease trade or similar order, or an order that denied the company access to any statutory exemptions under applicable securities legislation, for a period of more than 30 consecutive days, or was declared bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangements or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold the assets of that company.
None of our directors or officers has been subject to any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to any securities legislation or by any securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with any securities regulatory authority or been subject to any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would likely be considered important to a reasonable investor in making an investment decision.
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None of our directors or officers has, within the ten years before the date of this report, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangements or compromises with creditors, or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold the assets of the director or officer.
To our knowledge, and other than as disclosed in this report, there are no known existing or potential conflicts of interest among us, our promoters, directors and officers, or other members of management, or of any proposed director, officer or other member of management as a result of their outside business interests except that certain of the directors and officers serve as directors and officers of other companies, and therefore it is possible that a conflict may arise between their duties to us and their duties as a director or officer of such other companies.
The following table sets forth compensation paid to each of the individuals who served as our Chief Executive Officer and our other most highly compensated executive officers (the named executive officers) for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003. The determination as to which executive officers were most highly compensated was made with reference to the amounts required to be disclosed under the Salary and Bonus columns in the table.
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| Brent Krause(3) | 2004 | | | | | | | | |||||||||
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| Gavin Roy(4) | 2004 | | | | | | | | |||||||||
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| (1) | Tom Liu was appointed as our Chief Executive Officer on July 15, 2005. |
| (2) | Mr. Yen was appointed as Chief Financial Officer on December 30, 2005. |
| (3) | Mr. Krause resigned as our President and as a director on August 3, 2005. |
| (4) | Mr. Roy was appointed as our secretary and a director on May 10, 2005. |
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We have never granted any stock options or stock appreciation rights.
We have never granted any stock options or stock appreciation rights.
No long-term incentive awards have been made by us to date.
We do not provide retirement benefits for the directors or officers.
We had no arrangements pursuant to which our officers and directors are compensated by us for their services in their capacity as directors or officers, or for committee participation, involvement in special assignments or for services as consultants or experts during the most recently completed financial year.
Our former President, Robert Krause, provided us with management services and office premises. The management services were valued at $500 per month and the office premises were valued at $500 per month. During the year ended December 31, 2004, donated services of $6,000 (2003 $4,000) and donated rent expense of $6,000 (2003 $4,000) were charged to operations. Mr. Krause resigned as our President and director effective on August 3, 2005.
Our officers and directors may be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them on our behalf.
None
None.
The primary objectives of our executive compensation program are to enable us to attract, motivate and retain outstanding individuals and to align their success with that of our shareholders through the achievement of strategic corporate objectives and creation of shareholder value. The level of compensation paid to an individual is based on the individuals overall experience, responsibility and performance. Our executive compensation program consists of a base salary, performance bonuses and stock options. Our board of directors approves all compensation to our executive officers.
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The following tables set forth information as of February 16, 2006 regarding the ownership of our common stock by:
| | each person who is known by us to own more than 5% of our shares of common stock; and |
| | each named executive officer, each director and all of our directors and executive officers as a group. |
The number of shares beneficially owned and the percentage of shares beneficially owned are based on 21,815,667 shares of common stock outstanding as of February 16, 2006.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Shares subject to options that are exercisable within 60 days following February 14, 2006 are deemed to be outstanding and beneficially owned by the optionee for the purpose of computing share and percentage ownership of that optionee but are not deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Except as indicated in the footnotes to this table, and as affected by applicable community property laws, all persons listed have sole voting and investment power for all shares shown as beneficially owned by them.
Officers, Directors and Principal Stockholders
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| Tom Yu Liu, | 355 Lemon Ave., Suite C | 6,463,991 | (2)(3) | 29.63 | % | ||
| Chairman and Chief | Walnut, CA 91789 | ||||||
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| Gavin Roy,(4) | 595 Howe Street, Suite 206 | 86,000 | (4) | * | |||
| Director | Vancouver, B.C, V6C 2T5 | ||||||
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| Wai Yung Lau, | 355 Lemon Ave., Suite C | 2,475,779 | (2)(5) | 11.35 | % | ||
| Director | Walnut, CA 91789 | ||||||
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| Yong Yang | 355 Lemon Ave., Suite C | 215,285 | (2)(6) | 0.99 | % | ||
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| Jack Xu, | 355 Lemon Ave., Suite C | 215,285 | (2)(7) | 0.99 | % | ||
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Chief Financial Officer |
445 South Figueroa Street
Suite 2600 Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
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| David Wong Liu |
355 Lemon Ave., Suite C
Walnut, CA 91789 |
5,942,095 | (2)(8) | 27.24 | % | ||
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| Lee Kuen Cheung |
RM 1111, 11F, Hang Lung
Centre Arcad 2-28 Paterson Street, Causeway Bay Hong Kong |
1,399,353 | (2)(9) | 6.41 | % | ||
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| Guoxiu Yan |
355 Lemon Ave., Suite C
Walnut, CA 91789 |
5,942,095 | (2)(10) | 27.24 | % | ||
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| Officers and Directors as | 9,456,340 | 43.35 | % | ||||
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| (1) | Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and includes voting and investment power with respect to shares. Unless otherwise indicated, the persons named in this table have sole voting and sole investment control with respect to all shares beneficially owned. Figures shown are on a non-diluted basis. |
| (2) | Shareholder received 0.3749970588 shares of common stock of Chilco River Holdings, Inc. for each share of Kubuk International common stock tendered in connection with the Share Exchange. The Kubuk Shareholders placed a total of 5,000,000 Exchange Shares into escrow to secure certain obligations by Chilco and the Principal Shares to raise $5,000,000 at a minimum share price of $1.00 per share. The Kubuk Shareholders placed a total of 2,000,000 Exchange Shares into escrow to satisfy certain obligations to consultants to Kubuk, which shares were cancelled and returned to treasury on December 30, 2005. The Kubuk Shareholders have voting power over these shares pending release from escrow. The Principal Shareholders of Kubuk, Tom Liu and David Liu, contributed a total of 1,250,000 Exchange Shares into escrow for the purposes of exercising certain co-sale rights granted by the Registrant to the Shareholder Principals. |
| (3) | Includes 2,622,738 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. |
| (4) | In connection with the Share Exchange, Chilco and Mr. Roy entered into a Share Contribution Agreement dated effective as of August 3, 2005, under which Mr. Roy contributed an aggregate of 3,564,000 shares of the Registrants common stock to Chilco as a Capital Contribution. The Registrant accepted the Capital Contribution and cancelled 3,564,000 shares of common stock. |
| (5) | Includes 717,617 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. |
| (6) | Includes 62,402 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. |
| (7) | Includes 62,402 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. |
| (8) | David Liu owns 4,322,018 shares of common stock, which includes 1,753,640 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. David Lui is the father of Tom Liu, our Chief Executive Officer, and husband of Guoxiu Yan, a selling shareholder. The Principal Shareholders of Kubuk, Tom Liu and David Liu, contributed a total of 1,250,000 Exchange Shares into escrow (of which David Liu contributed 499,622 shares) for the purposes of exercising certain co-sale rights granted by the Registrant to the Shareholder Principals. David Liu and Guoxin Yan, as husband and wife, are deemed to beneficially own each others common stock. |
| (9) | Includes 405,609 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. |
| (10) | Guoxin Yan owns 1,620,077 shares of common stock, which includes 469,589 shares of common stock held in escrow pursuant to escrow arrangements entered into in connection with our acquisition of Kubuk International Inc. Guoxiu Yan is the mother of Tom Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Chilco River Holdings Inc., and the wife of David Liu, a selling shareholder and major shareholder of Chilco. David Liu and Guoxin Yan, as husband and wife, are deemed to beneficially own each others common stock. |
| * | Less than 1%. |
We have no knowledge of any arrangements, including any pledge by any person of our securities, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in our control.
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We are not, to the best of our knowledge, directly or indirectly owned or controlled by another corporation or foreign government.
Our former President, Robert Krause, provided us with management services and office premises. The management services are valued at $500 per month and the office premises are valued at $500 per month. During the year ended December 31, 2004, donated services of $6,000 (2003 $4,000) and donated rent expense of $6,000 (2003 $4,000) were charged to operations.
We acquired all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Kubuk International Inc. in a share exchange transaction. We appointed five new directors to our Board of Directors: Tom Liu, Wai Yung Lau, Nan Zheng Zhang, Yong Yang and Sean Sullivan. After the Closing of the Share Exchange Agreement with Kubuk, our Board of Directors consists of six members, the newly appointed board members and Gavin Roy. Tom Liu was appointed as our Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately upon the closing of the Share Exchange.
Our authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.001 per share. As at February 16, 2006, there were 21,815,667 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.
Common Stock
Our common stock is entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders, including the election of directors. Except as otherwise required by law the holders of our common stock will possess all voting power. Generally, all matters to be voted on by stockholders must be approved by a majority (or, in the case of election of directors, by a plurality) of the votes entitled to be cast by all shares of our common stock that are present in person or represented by proxy. Holders of our common stock representing a majority of our capital stock issued, outstanding and entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of our stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of our outstanding shares is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation. Our Articles of Incorporation do not provide for cumulative voting in the election of directors.
The holders of shares of our common stock will be entitled to such cash dividends as may be declared from time to time by our board of directors from funds available therefor.
Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of shares of our common stock will be entitled to receive pro rata all assets available for distribution to such holders.
In the event of any merger or consolidation with or into another company in connection with which shares of our common stock are converted into or exchangeable for shares of stock, other securities or property (including cash), all holders of our common stock will be entitled to receive the same kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities and property (including cash).
Holders of our common stock have no pre-emptive rights or conversion rights and there are no redemption provisions applicable to our common stock.
Class A Warrants
The Class A Warrants are non-transferable. Each Class A Warrant is exercisable to acquire one share of common stock of a period of one year from the date of issuance. The Class A Warrants have standard anti-dilution provisions in the event of stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations and similar transactions.
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The Nevada Business Corporation Law contains a provision governing acquisition of controlling interest. This law provides generally that any person or entity that acquires 20% or more of the outstanding voting shares of a publicly-held Nevada corporation in the secondary public or private market may be denied voting rights with respect to the acquired shares, unless a majority of the disinterested shareholders of the corporation elects to restore such voting rights in whole or in part. The Control Share Acquisition Act provides that a person or entity acquires control shares whenever it acquires shares that, but for the operation of the Control Share Acquisition Act, would bring its voting power within any of the following three ranges:
| 20 to 33 1/3%; |
| 33 1/3 to 50%; or |
| more than 50%. |
A control share acquisition is generally defined as the direct or indirect acquisition of either ownership or voting power associated with issued and outstanding control shares. The shareholders or board of directors of a corporation may elect to exempt the stock of the corporation from the provisions of the Control Share Acquisition Act through adoption of a provision to that effect in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation. Our articles of incorporation and bylaws do not exempt our common stock from the Control Share Acquisition Act.
The Control Share Acquisition Act is applicable only to shares of Issuing Corporations as defined by the Nevada law. An Issuing Corporation is a Nevada corporation, which:
| | has 200 or more shareholders, with at least 100 of such shareholders being both shareholders of record and residents of Nevada; and |
| | does business in Nevada directly or through an affiliated corporation. |
At this time, we do not have 100 shareholders of record resident of Nevada. Therefore, the provisions of the Control Share Acquisition Act do not apply to acquisitions of our shares and will not until such time as these requirements have been met. At such time as they may apply, the provisions of the Control Share Acquisition Act may discourage companies or persons interested in acquiring a significant interest in or control of our company, regardless of whether such acquisition may be in the interest of our shareholders.
The Nevada Combination with Interested Shareholders Statute may also have an effect of delaying or making it more difficult to effect a change in control of our company. This statute prevents an interested shareholder and a resident domestic Nevada corporation from entering into a combination, unless certain conditions are met. The statute defines combination to include any merger or consolidation with an interested shareholder, or any sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition, in one transaction or a series of transactions with an interested shareholder having:
| | an aggregate market value equal to 5 percent or more of the aggregate market value of the assets of the corporation; |
| | an aggregate market value equal to 5 percent or more of the aggregate market value of all outstanding shares of the corporation; or |
| | representing 10 percent or more of the earning power or net income of the corporation. |
An interested shareholder means the beneficial owner of 10 percent or more of the voting shares of a resident domestic corporation, or an affiliate or associate thereof. A corporation affected by the statute may not engage in a combination within three years after the interested shareholder acquires its shares unless the combination or purchase is approved by the board of directors before the interested shareholder acquired such
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shares. If approval is not obtained, then after the expiration of the three-year period, the business combination may be consummated with the approval of the board of directors or a majority of the voting power held by disinterested shareholders, or if the consideration to be paid by the interested shareholder is at least equal to the highest of:
| | the highest price per share paid by the interested shareholder within the three years immediately preceding the date of the announcement of the combination or in the transaction in which he became an interested shareholder, whichever is higher; |
| | the market value per common share on the date of announcement of the combination or the date the interested shareholder acquired the shares, whichever is higher; or |
| | if higher for the holders of preferred stock, the highest liquidation value of the preferred stock. |
The transfer agent and registrar for the our common stock is Pacific Corporate Trust Company, 625 Howe Street, 10th Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3B8.
Our bylaws provide that directors and officers shall be indemnified by us to the fullest extent authorized by the Nevada Revised Statutes Section 78.7502, against all expenses and liabilities reasonably incurred in connection with services for us or on our behalf. This includes indemnifying each such person for all expenses and liabilities, including criminal monetary judgments, penalties and fines, incurred by such person in connection with any criminal or civil action brought or threatened against such person by reason of such person being or having been our officer or director or employee, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct. The bylaws also authorize the board of directors to indemnify any other person who we have the power to indemnify under Nevada law, and indemnification for such a person may be greater or different from that provided in the bylaws.
To the extent that indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted for our directors, officers and controlling persons, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
We, Chilco River Holdings, Inc., through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, own all of the assets of and operate the Bruce Hotel and Casino. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is located Jirón Francisco Bolognesi # 171-191 in the Miraflores District, Province and Department of Lima, Peru, approximately 30 minutes from Jorge Charvez International Airport in the heart of Miraflores. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is a destination hotel and casino location for visitors traveling to the Republic of Peru and caters to visitors from the Peoples Republic of China. The Bruce Hotel and Casino business consists of a hotel, restaurants, a gaming casino and real property. We acquired the Bruce Hotel and Casino in connection with a Share Exchange transaction with the shareholders of Kubuk International, Inc. (Kubuk) on July 15, 2005.
The Bruce Hotel and Casino is a full-service hospitality facility with standard and premium lodging accommodations (rooms and suites). In addition, the hotel encompasses several dining facilities and a full-featured Gambling Casino with traditional gaming tables and slot machines.
Prior to signing the Share Exchange Agreement with Kubuk International, we developed a plan to expand, renovate and modernize the current facilities of the Bruce Hotel and Casino and temporarily suspended the operation of the gaming room in February 2005 and operation of the restaurant and slot room in November 2005. We intend to raise capital to fund the expansion, renovation and modernization of the Bruce Hotel and Casino.
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We maintain our registered agents office at 6100 Neil Road, Suite 500, Reno, Nevada 89511, and an office at the Bruce Hotel and Casino at Jirón Francisco Bolognesi # 171-191 in the Miraflores District, Province and Department of Lima. Our executive offices are located at 355 Lemon Ave., Suite C, Walnut, CA 91789, and our phone number is (646) 330-5859.
We were incorporated on May 8, 2003 under the laws of the State of Nevada.
| Our Mineral Exploration Business |
Since our inception, we have been engaged in the business of acquiring mineral exploration properties. We currently own all rights, title and interest in one property located in British Columbia, Canada. We purchased all right, title and interest in one unpatented claim in the New Westminster Mining Division of the Province of British Columbia, known as the PEG Claim under an agreement dated November 3, 2003. The claim consists of 16 units located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, from Nicholson & Associates of Vancouver, British Columbia, subject to a 2-1/2% net smelter royalty and a 7-1/2% gross rock revenue royal from the sale of rock and gravel to NIC. We have the right to reduce the net smelter royalty to 1% by paying Nicholson & Associates $1 million within 12 months from the date we commence commercial production on the property. We agreed to pay advance royalties of $25,000 annually commencing on November 3, 2006. Nicholson & Associates agreed to provide to us with geological consulting services for the claims and to maintain the claims in good standing for at least 24 months from the recording date of claim.
We completed an initial exploration program on the PEG Claim, at a cost of $2,854. A report has been prepared which recommended a further two-stage program. We will not be able to determine whether or not our mineral claim contains a commercially exploitable mineral deposit until appropriate further exploratory work is done and an economic evaluation based on that work concludes economic viability. Our property is an exploration stage property with no known ore reserves, and we cannot assure you that any commercially viable mineral deposit exists on our property. We were unable to secure funding to conduct additional exploration work on the PEG Claim and we suspended work on the PEG Claim. Our management began exploring other business opportunities at the beginning of 2005.
| Forward Stock Split |
On July 11, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)(Record Date), we effected a 2 for 1 forward stock split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.001, by way of share dividend payable upon surrender of certificates pursuant to Section 78.215 of the Nevada General Registrant Law. The share dividend is payable upon surrender of the outstanding share certificates. Shareholders are required to surrender their existing share certificates representing shares of common stock issued before the Record Date by tendering the such share certificates to our transfer agent. Upon surrender of the outstanding share certificates representing the issued and outstanding shares of common stock held by shareholders on the Record Date, our transfer agent will issue new share certificates giving effect to the share dividend so that each one share of common stock of Chilco issued and outstanding prior to the Record Date shall represent two post-split shares of our common stock. Immediately prior to the stock dividend, we had 3,057,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. After giving effect to the stock dividend, we had 6,114,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
| Acquisition of Bruce Hotel and Casino |
On July 15, 2005, we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Kubuk International, Inc., a California corporation; its shareholders, Tom Liu, David Liu, Lee Kuen Cheung, Wai Yung Lau, Zheng Liu, Yizhi Zeng, Luisa Wong, Jack Xu, Yong Yang and Guoxiu Yan. Tom Liu was designated as Shareholders Representative. Under the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, we agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Kubuk from the Shareholders. Kubuk owns and operates, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kubuk Investment SAC and Kubuk Gaming SAC, the Hotel Cinco Estrellas in Lima, Peru (also known as the Bruce Hotel and Casino), and owns all of the assets, licenses and other rights used in connection with the
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business of the Bruce Hotel and Casino. We closed the share exchange transaction on August 3, 2005, and Kubuk International, Inc. became our wholly-owned subsidiary.
| Share Exchange Agreement |
Under the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement dated July 15, 2005, we agreed to acquire or cause one or more of our affiliates to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock and other equity interests of Kubuk from its Shareholders by issuing 19,250,000 shares of Chilcos common stock as consideration on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Share Exchange Agreement.
Five new directors were appointed to our Board of Directors: Tom Liu, Wai Yung Lau, Jack Xu , Yong Yang and Sean Sullivan. Robert Krause resigned as a member of the Board of Directors. Following the Share Exchange transaction with Kubuk, our Board of Directors consists of six members the newly appointed board members and Gavin Roy. Tom Liu was appointed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately upon closing. Mr. Sullivan resigned as a director on December 29, 2005.
| Escrow Agreement |
Under the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, our company along with Kubuk, the Shareholders, Tom Liu and David Liu (as Principal Shareholders ) and an escrow agent were required to enter into an escrow agreement under which the Shareholders were required to place shares of common stock issued in the Share Exchange into escrow to satisfy certain obligations under the Share Exchange Agreement.
In connection with the closing of the Share Exchange, Chilco, the Shareholders, the Shareholder Representative and Wasserman, Comden, Casselman & Pearson, LLP, as Escrow Agent, entered into an escrow agreement dated August 3, 2005.
The parties agreed that we would place the following Exchange Shares in escrow, subject to release as follows:
| Financing Transaction Escrow : The Shareholders will place an aggregate of 5,000,000 Exchange Shares into Escrow (the Shareholder Escrow Shares ). The Shareholders and Chilco agreed that the Registration shall, and each of Tom Liu and David Liu (the Shareholder Principals ) shall take all reasonable actions to, obtain the highest price per share of common stock, or any rights, options or warrants to purchase, or securities of any type whatsoever) issued by Chilco in connection with the Financing Transaction or Subsequent Financing Transaction shall be in excess of $1.00 per share (the Minimum Price Covenant ). In addition, the Shareholders and Kubuk, jointly and severally, agreed that Kubuk would deliver audited financial statements of Kubuk ( Kubuk Financials ) to Chilco no later than the earlier of (i) 60 days after the Closing Date or (ii) the date that permits the filing of any registration statement required to be filed under the terms of the Financing Transaction (the Financial Statement Covenant ). The Shareholder Escrow Shares will be released from escrow as liquidated damages for breach of either the Minimum Price Covenant and Minimum Price Covenant as follows: |
| (i) | if Minimum Price Covenant is breached, then the number of Shareholder Escrow Shares to be cancelled as liquidated damages shall be calculated as follows: |
| X = (A/B) - A | |||
| where: | X = | Number of Shareholder Escrow Shares Cancelled |
| A = | 5,000,000 |
| B = | Purchase Price Per Share |
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| For the purposes of this Agreement, Purchase Price Per Share shall be determined based on completing the Financing Transaction to raise a minimum of $5,000,000 and is defined as cash consideration received or to be received by Chilco or the fair market value of any property received or to be received by Chilco (as shall be verified by Chilcos independent accounting firm) for each Chilco Common Share issued or to be issued pursuant to exercise or conversion of any convertible or exchangeable security. |
| (ii) | if the Financial Statement Covenant is breached, then 360,000 Shareholder Escrow Shares were to be released and cancelled as liquidated damages and not a penalty for the breach of the covenant. |
| Co-Sale Escrow . The Shareholder Principals placed 1,250,000 Exchange Shares into escrow (referred to as the Co-Sale Escrow). Chilco shall use commercially reasonable efforts to permit the Shareholder Principals to offer and sale up to 1,250,000 Exchange Shares to investors on a co-sale basis, in one or more private transactions in connection with the Subsequent Financing Transaction; provided that Chilco has first raised $15,000,000 in the Subsequent Financing Transaction for Chilco. After Chilco has raised $15,000,000 in the Subsequent Financing Transaction, Chilco will not offer shares of its common stock for its own behalf until the Shareholder Principals have sold shares from the Co-Sale Escrow for proceeds of $5,000,000 or all of the shares are released from Escrow. The Shareholder Principals shall receive all of proceeds from the sale of the shares from the Co-Sale Escrow. The Escrow Agent shall release the shares from the Co-Sale Escrow: (i) to the purchasers of such shares and any remaining shares to the Shareholder Principals once the Shareholder Principals have sold shares for proceeds of $5,000,000; or (ii) to the Shareholder Principals if Chilco has not raised $15,000,000 in the Subsequent Financing Transaction prior to the third anniversary of the Closing Date. |
| Rightholder Escrow . The Shareholders will place an aggregate of 2,000,000 Exchange Shares (referred to as the Rightholder Escrow Shares ) into the Rightholder Escrow . Kubuk has obligations to Nefilim Associates, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, T Morgan LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Sean Sullivan, as the Rightholders , to issue capital stock of Kubuk or an entity acquired by or acquiring Kubuk upon satisfaction of certain conditions under the terms of Consulting Agreements dated May 9, 2005 with respect to Sean Sullivan, May 19, 2005 with respect to Nefilim Associates, LLC and June 1, 2005 with respect to T Morgan LLC. Exchange Shares were to be released from the Rightholder Escrow as follows: |
| (i) | the Escrow Agent shall release the Rightholder Escrow Shares to the Rightholders, if Chilco has raised a total of $5,000,000 in the Financing Transaction for Chilco within thirty (30) days of the Company delivering the Kubuk Financials to Chilco, subject to a redemption and cancellation right by Chilco with respect to sixty percent (60%) of the Rightholder Escrow Shares, if Chilco has not raised a total of $5,000,000, $10,000,000, $15,000,000 and $20,000,000 (which amount shall include the proceeds paid to the Shareholder Principals under the co sale rights), in the Subsequent Financing Transaction for Chilco within six (6) or twelve (12) months from the Closing Date; and |
| (ii) | the Escrow Agent shall release one hundred percent (100%) of the Rightholder Escrow Shares to Chilco for cancellation if Chilco has not raised a total of $5,000,000 in the Financing Transaction for Chilco within thirty days of Chilco delivering the Kubuk Financials to Chilco. |
We failed to raise $5,000,000 in the Financing Transaction for Chilco within thirty days of delivering the Kubuk Financials to Chilco and the 2,000,000 Rightholder Escrow Shares were returned and cancelled.
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| Share Contribution Agreement |
Under the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, Chilco, Kubuk and the Shareholders agreed that Chilco shall have 2,200,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the Share Exchange.
In connection with the Share Exchange, Chilco and Mr. Roy entered into a Share Contribution Agreement dated effective as of August 3, 2005, under which Mr. Roy contributed an aggregate of 3,564,000 shares of Chilcos common stock to Chilco as a Capital Contribution. Former officers and directors, contributed a total of 400,000 shares of common stock: Robert Krause contributed 200,000 shares and Thomas Brady contributed 200,000 shares. Chilco accepted Mr. Roys capital contribution and the cancellation of shares by Mr. Krause and Mr. Brady and cancelled 3,964,000 shares of common stock. No consideration was paid to Mr. Roy in connection with the contribution and cancellation of the shares.
| Stock Subscription Agreement |
Under the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, Chilco, Kubuk and the Shareholders agreed that Chilco would satisfy certain debt obligations prior to the closing of the Share Exchange. Chilco borrowed certain funds from lenders pursuant to bridge loans in the amount of $100,000 to satisfy certain current liabilities due immediately prior to Closing. The Lenders and Chilco agreed to convert the bridge loans into shares of common stock of Chilco at $2.00 per share.
Chilco and the Lenders entered into stock subscription agreements under which Chilco issued 50,000 shares of common stock to the Lender in full satisfaction of the Bridge Loans.
We manage our business through our wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Prior to the closing of the Share Exchange transaction, Kubuk, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kubuk Investment S.A.C. and Kubuk Gaming S.A.C., owned all of the assets of and operated the Bruce Hotel and Casino. Kubuk acquired the Bruce Hotel and Casino from Bruce Grupo Diversion S.A.C., a corporation owned and controlled by David Liu. Bruce Grupo Diversion S.A.C. operated the Bruce Hotel and Casino since 2002. The Bruce Hotel and Casino has been in operation since 1997.
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The Bruce Hotel and Casino is located Jirón Francisco Bolognesi # 171-191 in the Miraflores District, Province and Department of Lima, approximately 30 minutes from Jorge Charvez International Airport in the heart of Miraflores. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is a destination hotel location for visitors traveling to the Republic of Peru, particularly those from the Peoples Republic of China. The Bruce Hotel and Casino business consists of a hotel, restaurants, a gaming casino and real property. Prior to signing the Share Exchange Agreement, we developed a plan to expand, renovate and modernize the current facilities of the Bruce Hotel and Casino and temporarily suspended the operation of the gaming room in February 2005 and operation of the restaurant and slot room in November 2005. We intend to raise capital to fund the expansion, renovation and modernization of the Bruce Hotel and Casino.
| Acquisition of the Bruce Hotel and Casino from Bruce Grupo Diversion S.A.C. |
On August 4, 2001, Bruce Grupo Diversion S.A.C. and Kubuk Investment S.A.C. entered into a sale and purchase agreement of the real property at Jirón Francisco Bolognesi # 171-191 in the Miraflores District, Province and Department of Lima. The 14 story building which is the location of the Bruce Hotel and Casino was contributed into Kubuk Investment S.A.C. The sale and purchase agreement was registered into the Public Records of Lima, and was notarized by Dra. Maria Soledad Pérez Tello. The purchase price was $2,904,000 and was divided into five quotas after the initial payment of $400,000. The entire quota was paid off on May 21, 2005.
In Febuary of 2005, Bruce Grupo Diversion S.A.C. and Kubuk Investment S.A.C. entered a sale and purchase agreement of the real property at Jirón Francisco Bolognesi # 155-191 in the Miraflores District, Province and Department of Lima; the 7 story building along with parking garage was the location of Bruce Grupo Diversion S.A.C. and was contributed into Kubuk Investment S.A.C. The sale and purchase agreement was registered into the Public Records of Lima, and was notarized by Dr. Fredy Cruzado Rios. The purchasing price was $400,000 and was paid in full.
The personal property and movable property necessary for the operation of a hotel and casino were transferred to Kubuk Investment and Kubuk Gaming in 2005.
On June 15, 2005, all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Kubuk Investment S.A.C. and Kubuk Gaming S.A.C. were acquired by Kubuk Investment S.A.C. in a share exchange by which the stockholders of Kubuk Investment and Kubuk Gaming acquired the voting common stock of Kubuk International in exchange for the common stock of Kubuk International pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 368(a)(1)(B).
On July 1, 2005, the Peruvian gaming authority (MINCETUR) issued a gaming license to Kubuk Gaming S.A.C.
| Bruce Hotel and Casino Business |
The Bruce Hotel and Casino is located at Jirón Francisco Bolognesi # 171-191 in the Miraflores District, Province and Department of Lima, approximately 30 minutes from Jorge Charvez International Airport in the heart of Miraflores. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is a destination hotel and casino location for visitors traveling to the Republic of Peru and caters to visitors from the Peoples Republic of China.
The Bruce Hotel and Casino is a full-service hospitality facility with standard and premium lodging accommodations (rooms and suites). In addition, the hotel encompasses several dining facilities and a full-featured Gambling Casino with traditional gaming tables and slot machines.
Hotel : The Bruce Hotel and Casino is a 60-room full-service hospitality facility with standard and premium lodging accommodations (rooms and suites) and dining facilities. The amenities include guest suites and rooms, sauna, air conditioning, mini-bar, telephone, hair dryer, wake-up service/alarm-clock, radio, satellite TV and safe deposit boxes. The hotel can accommodate 200 guests. In addition, the hotel offers a gaming room, meeting/banquet facilities and a barber/beauty shop. The room fare ranges from $70 for a standard room to $95 for an executive suite.
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The Miraflores District is one of the most important financial and commercial centers of Lima and approximately 20 minutes from the historical center of Lima. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is supported by urban infrastructure, such as asphalt roads, concrete sidewalks, city water and sewage, public electricity and garbage collection and phone lines. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is located on commercial property and is located on a major thoroughfare.
Restaurants : The Bruce Hotel and Casino features two full-service restaurants serving Chinese and international cuisine. The restaurants seat 200 guests, respectively. The Bruce Hotel and Casino holds a retail liquor license. The restaurants were closed for renovation in November 2005.
Gaming Casino : The gaming casino is a full-featured casino with 20 traditional gaming tables (blackjack, roulette, craps and poker) and approximately 220 slot machines. The casino is located on the second floor of the Hotel and is approximately 622 square meters. The casino features two full bars, VIP area and can accommodate 300 guests.
The gaming casino operates under a gaming license issued to Kubuk Gaming SAC by the Republic of Peru. The gaming casino is currently closed for remodeling and is scheduled to reopen to the public in the fourth quarter of 2005.
Slot Room : The slot room is located on the first floor of the Hotel next to the lobby. The slot room features 212 slot machines and can accommodate approximately 300 guests. The slot room was closed for renovation in November 2005.
Real Property : Kubuk owns all of the real property and assets used in the operation of the Bruce Hotel and Casino. The property consists of one seven-story building and one fourteen-story building that are physically connected and have been configured for use as a hotel, casino and office space. The property also includes a parking garage. Kubuk owns all of the fixtures, improvements, systems, furniture, gaming machines and gaming tables and the other contents currently used in the business of the Bruce Hotel and Casino. See. Description of Property below.
The renovation of our casino, slot room and restaurants are expected to be completed in the last half of 2006, assuming financing is available. We expect to raise an additional $5 million in 2006 to complete the renovations.
Hotel : The Bruce Hotel and Casino maintains a Five Star Hotel license issued by the Ministry Of External of Commerce and Tourism Assistant Ministry of Tourism National Office of Tourism Development.
Gaming Regulations : The ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities are subject to extensive regulations by the National Bureau of Tourism of the Department of Foreign Trade and Tourism (the Tourism Bureau). We are required to obtain and maintain a gaming license to conduct gaming. The limitation, conditioning or suspension of our gaming license could (and the revocation or non-renewal of gaming license, or the failure to reauthorize gaming would) materially adversely affect our operations. In addition, changes in law that restrict or prohibit our gaming operations could have a material adverse effect on us.
In general, issuance of gaming license require the following:
(a) The exploitation of slots machines or casino must be complementary to tourism activity. Therefore, it impossible to operate casino and slots machines, without a hotel or a restaurant as principal activity. By regulations, the casino and slot machines must be within a 5 star rating hotel or a 5 fork rating restaurant if located in the countrys capital city of Lima. Outside of Lima, casinos can be in three- or four-star hotels or resorts and at five-star restaurants.
(b) The principal shareholders must demonstrate economic solvency and moral suitability in order to operate casino and slot machines. A series of background checks must be conducted before the issuance of the license.
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(c) The Peruvian law demands the delivery of a letter deposit before the operation of the rooms. For the room of slot machines the letter deposit will be equal to one thousand dollars for every slot machine. In the case of the casino, the deposit will be equal to five hundred thousand dollars.
(d) There are restrictions for the geographical location of gaming activities. The location of the operation needs to be 150 meters away from churches, educational institutions, barracks and hospitals.
Licenses are valid for five years and renewable based on the above criteria.
Gaming License : Gaming licenses are issued under Law No. 27155, Law that Regulates the Exploitation of Casino Games and Slot Machines, which grants the National Bureau of Tourism the administrative powers to authorize related to the application of said Law, which states in subsection a) article 25, that the National Bureau of Tourism has the powers to issue and revoke authorizations for the exploitation of casino games.
Kubuk Gaming, SAC holds a license No. 060-MINCETUR/VMT/DNT, pursuant to the Tourism Bureaus Director Resolution issued on July 1, 2005. Under this license, the Bruce Hotel is authorized to operate twenty-one (21) gaming tables featuring Black Jack, Roulette American Style, Roulette French Style, Pal Gow Polar, Punto and Banca, Craps and Caribbean Poker. In addition, the Bruce Hotel and Casino operates 220 slot machines. This license is valid for five years.
Kubuk Gaming, SAC holds a second license No. 145-MINCETUR/VMT/DNT pursuant to the Tourism Bureaus Director Resolutions issued on July 1, 2005. Under this license, the Bruce Hotel is authorized to operate 212 slot machines and 93 read-only game programs. This license expires on April 27, 2009.
Taxation : The Bruce Hotel and Casino is subject to regulatory, legal, tax or ancillary government oversight of the Federal Republic of Peru. Net profits derived from the operations of Kubuk Investment SAC and Kubuk Gaming SAC are subject to taxation at the federal, state and local levels. The Federal Republic of Peru imposes a 12% fixed gaming tax on the total amount of all wagers made by players less all payments received by such players. We also collect a 19% (IGV) sales tax from the consumers of the hotel, restaurant, and sauna. The corporate tax is charged at 30% of total income. If Kubuk Gaming SAC or Kubuk Investment SAC totally or partially distributes its profits (utilidades) , an additional rate of 4.1% will be imposed on the distributed amount, provided that the company actually distributes its profits (utilidades) in cash or in kind.
The gaming industry, including the development, operation and management of casinos, racetracks and other types of gaming facilities, is highly competitive, especially given the rapid rate at which the industry is expanding. For example, we compete with a number of gaming facilities of varying quality and size, including gaming facilities that are more established and have more resources, along with other forms of gaming and entertainment. Many competitors have available to them substantially greater financial and personnel resources than us. Competition in the future may also be affected by overbuilding which can adversely affect patronage levels. Given the current regulatory climate and limited number of new gaming opportunities, it is likely that competition in our industry will intensify in the future.
We compete with six local casinos Casino Golden Palace, Casino La Hacienda, Casino Majestic, Casino Sheraton, Casino Los Delfines, Casino Miraflores. Bruce Casino is the second largest casino, and the only one with 100% ownership to the hotel and restaurants and other related installations.
Latin America is the home to over 525 million people and is growing at an average of 1.42% per year. Latin America is also becoming a key potential tourism destination for business and leisure travelers, which is benefiting its local growing gaming markets. Latin Americas travel and tourism industry was expected to generate 2.6 per cent of GDP and experience a total 2.6 per cent real growth in 2003, and 5.4 per cent in 2004. The entire Latin American gaming industry is estimated to have an effective gambling turnover exceeding $40 billion. We will
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attempt to attract tourists to Latin America through a campaign in cooperation with the Ministry of External Commerce and Tourism.
We estimate that land-based casinos constitute a more than $2.5 billion per year industry in Peru. We believe that there are over 50,000 gaming machines and 180 gaming tables in Peru. The Bruce Hotel and Casino attracts customers to its casino by designing and implementing marketing and promotional programs for local residents, tourists and visitors. We place significant emphasis on attracting local residents and seek to maintain a strong local identity by engaging in promotion, primarily by direct mailing and posting flyers.
Approximately 70% of our hotel guests are visitors from the Peoples Republic of China. We target tourist from the Peoples Republic of China through marketing programs, including special rate programs for travel agents and promoters. With a population of 1.3 billion people, China boasts some 20 million people with million-dollar fortunes and 100 million wealthy citizens with money to travel, according to Argentinas trade group Feghra. The number of Chinese tourists could rise to 100 million in 2020, according to the World Tourism Organization.
In the year 2002 all Chinese citizens with a government issued work passport could fly to the Republic of Peru without any additional Visa requirements. This ease of travel prompted a tremendous number of visitors to the Republic of Peru from the Peoples Republic of China and provided a high level of occupancy and high casino gaming revenues for the Bruce Hotel and Casino.
In 2003 the government of the Peoples Republic of China ceased issuing work passports to its citizens and in doing so made it a requirement to secure a visa to travel to the Republic of Peru. The visa requirement significantly curtailed the number of travelers from the Peoples Republic of China to the Republic of Peru and the financial results of the Bruce Hotel and Casino suffered from reduced hotel occupancy and reduced casino gaming revenues.
In November 2004, China included Peru on its Approved Destination Status list. This means that Chinese are able to travel more easily as part of organized group and that Peruvian travel agents can advertise and promote tourism inside China. We anticipate that the number of Chinese citizens visiting the Bruce Hotel and Casino will increase as Chinese citizens take advantage of the easing of travel restrictions to the Republic of Peru.
As of January 31, 2006, we had 48 full time employees. Prior to temporary closure of the casino for renovation, the Bruce Hotel and Casino employed approximately 170 full time employees.
None of the Bruce Hotel and Casino employees are members of a union. We are not a party to any collective bargaining agreement. We are subject to certain federal and local safety and health, employment and environmental laws, regulations and ordinances that apply to non-gaming businesses generally. Individual workers choose one of two alternative social security and pension plans. Under both, the employer pays 9% of the workers monthly wage for social security (health benefits). We have not made, and do not anticipate making, material expenditures with respect to such regulations.
We believe that the Bruce Hotel and Casino has good relationships with its employees.
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The Toledo administration has continued to suffer political setbacks. In response to this, on February 25, 2005, President Toledo announced a change in the composition of the cabinet. Carlos Gamarra was replaced by Eduardo Salhuana as Justice Minister; Javier Neves was replaced by Juan Sheput as Labour Minister; Alfonso Velasquez was replaced by David Lemor as Production Minister; and Alvaro Quijandria was replaced by Manuel Manrique as Agriculture Minister.
The Economy
Perus gross domestic product, or GDP, grew by 4.8% during 2004, compared to 4.0% in 2003. All sectors experienced positive growth rates with the exception of agriculture, which was negatively affected by a severe drought in the northern coast of Peru that mainly affected rice and sugar cane production.
Fishing grew by 30.5% in 2004, recovering from the decrease in 2003 of 12.5%, while non-primary manufacturing grew by 7.2%, followed by 4.8% in wholesale and retail trade, 4.7% in construction and other services and 4.6% in electricity and water.
In April 2005, GDP increased by 6.4%, as compared to the GDP in April 2004, which grew 3.4% as compared to the GDP in April 2003. This rise in GDP growth was largely a result of growth in the non-primary sector, mainly the non-primary manufacturing and construction sectors, which increased 9.3% and 10.6%, respectively, between May 2004 and April 2005. [NTD: Update]
According to preliminary figures, during the first quarter of 2005, Perus GDP expanded by 5.4%, as compared to 4.8% in the first quarter of 2004, following an increase of 6.6% during the fourth quarter of 2004. Growth in the first quarter of 2005 continued to be driven by the external sector as real exports grew by 19.9%, and domestic demand, which grew by 4.4%, also had an increasingly important role. Exports continued to grow for both traditional and non-traditional products.
Traditional exports that increased included zinc, copper, molybdenum, fishmeal and coffee, offsetting reduced exports of gold. Non-traditional exports grew 25%, led by textiles, especially knitted garments for the United States market, chemicals, agriculture and livestock and fish products.
Private investment has been growing since the third quarter of 2002 due to a stable macroeconomic environment, allowing firms to enlarge production capacity to respond to increasing levels of domestic consumption. During the first quarter of 2005, private investment grew by 7.7% and private consumption increased by 4.0% as compared to an increase of 3.1% in the same period in 2004, national income grew 6.8% and employment grew 3.9%.
On the supply side, the most dynamic sector was non-primary manufacturing, followed by services, electricity and water and agriculture, as shown in the next table.
The following table sets forth the distribution of GDP in the Peruvian economy, indicating for each sector its annual growth rate for the periods indicated, in each case as compared to the corresponding period in the previous year.
Kubuk Investment SAC owns all of the real property used in the operation of the Bruce Hotel and Casino. The real property consists of two parcels:
| 300 square meter parcel : Edificio Bolognesi 171 , according to the Public Record in presence of the Notary Public, Oscar Leytón Zarate, dated November 26, 1996, registered in File number 1646871 (Ficha número 164871, Asiento 1-c) of the Public Buildings Registry of Lima. |
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| 900 square meter parcel : Edificio Bolognesi 191 , according to the Public Record in the presence of Notary Public, Fidel Djalma Torres Zevallos, dated August 7, 1996, registered in File numbers 1119538 to 1119540; 1119553 to 1119563;1119546 to 1119552; 1119882, 1119542, 1119564 to 1119566, 1119595 to 111602, 1119591 to 1119594; 1119543, 1119544 and 1119603 of the Public Buildings Registry of Lima. |
The Bruce Hotel and Casino is housed in two buildings: one seven-story building with approximately 1950 square meters and one fourteen-story building with approximately 7,250 square meters that are physically connected and have been configured for use as a hotel, casino and office space. The property also includes a parking garage for 20 cars. There is plenty of off-street parking.
Kubuk owns all of the fixtures, improvements, systems, furniture, gaming machines and gaming tables and the other contents currently used in the business of the Bruce Hotel and Casino.
We do not own any real property for investment purposes.
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, but not limited to, those set forth under Risk Factors and elsewhere in this prospectus.
This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes. The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based upon the consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent liabilities at the financial statement date and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis the company reviews its estimates and assumptions. The estimates were based on historical experience and other assumptions that the company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results are likely to differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions, but the company does not believe such differences will materially affect our financial position or results of operations. Critical accounting policies, the policies the company believes are most important to the presentation of its financial statements and require the most difficult, subjective and complex judgments, are outlined below in Critical Accounting Policies, and have not changed significantly.
The audited consolidated financial statements and interim unaudited financial statements included in this prospectus have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The interim unaudited financial statements are in condensed format and certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, the accompanying interim financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position as of September 30, 2005, and our results of operations and cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005. The results of operations for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full-year period. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Audit for the year ended December 31, 2004.
Following the Share Exchange, Kubuk International, Inc. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chilco. Prior to the Share Exchange, Chilco had no substantial assets and only nominal operations. Accordingly, the
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transaction is treated as a reverse acquisition of Chilco and has been accounted for as a recapitalization rather than a business combination. The historical financial statements of Kubuk International, Inc. are deemd to be the historical statements of the Chilco River Holdings, Inc.
Due to the effect of the Share Exchange Agreement and the significance of our operations, the development stage status of Chilco is no longer in effect. With our current status, the development stage disclosures are no longer required. Historical results of operations for our company may differ materially from future results.
We intend to continue the operations of the Bruce Hotel over the next twelve months and reopen the Bruce Casino in the last half of 2006. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is located at Jirón Francisco Bolognesi # 171-191 in the Miraflores District, Province and Department of Lima, approximately 30 minutes from Jorge Charvez International Airport in the heart of Miraflores. The Bruce Hotel and Casino is a destination hotel and casino location for visitors traveling to the Republic of Peru and caters to visitors from the Peoples Republic of China.
The Bruce Hotel and Casino is a full-service hospitality facility with standard and premium lodging accommodations (rooms and suites). In addition, the hotel encompasses several dining facilities and a full-featured gambling casino with traditional gaming tables and slot machines. Except for the hotel, all of the gaming, slot machine and restaurant facilities are closed for renovation and are not expected to reopen until the last half of 2006.
Satisfaction of cash obligations for the next twelve months. We intend to use a combination of available cash and additional financing to meet obligations over the next twelve months. We intend to secure financing in the amount of $5,000,000 in one or more transactions as soon as practicable on terms acceptable to us. We intend to use the proceeds from these transactions, if any, to expand, renovate and modernize the current facilities of the Bruce Hotel and Casino. As of January 31, 2006, we raised approximately $2,000,000, we have allocated $1,000,000 of the proceeds of the offering to renovate our casino floor and $1,000,000 toward marketing efforts to promote our business. We expect to fund the remaining cash requirement of the renovation and acquisition of new equipment through additional capital infusions, including the proceeds from the exercise of the Class A warrants, if any, and future offerings. We currently have no firm commitments with respect to additional financing, and cannot assure you that such financing will be available.
Summary of any product research and development that we will perform for the term of the plan. We do not anticipate undertaking any product research and development during the next 12 months.
Expected purchase or sale of plant and significant equipment. Prior to the completion of renovation and reopening of the gaming room, we will have to acquire additional gaming equipment and hotel furniture.
Significant changes in number of employees. We anticipate that we will hire approximately 50 to 70 employees during the next twelve months prior to reopening our casino, slot room and restaurant in the second half of 2006, assuming adequate financing is available.
Results of Operations for the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004.
We had revenues of $3,758,818 during the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to revenues of $8,897,409 during the same period in 2004. We had revenues of $1,097,123 during the three months ended September 30, 2005, compared to revenues of $2,245,038 during the same period in 2004. Overall revenues were down 57.8% for the nine month comparative periods and 38% for the three month comparative periods. The lower revenues during the nine and three month periods in 2005 compared to 2004, was a direct result of the closure of the casino floor of the Bruce Hotel and Casino in February 2005 for renovation. In November 2005, we suspended operation of the restaurant and slot room for remodeling and expect our revenues to decrease on a period-to-period basis until these areas of the Bruce Hotel and Casino are reopened for business. We began renovations to our casino floor, slot room and restaurants and expect to reopen these facilities in the last half of 2006, assuming adequate funding is available.
Operating expenses during the nine and three months ended September 30, 2005, were $2,110,569 and $778,212, respectively, compared to $3,016,017 and $832,241, respectively, for the same periods in 2004. We reduced our staff by 66% after closing our casino, slot room and restaurants and reduced non-essential expenses. We expect operating expenses to be lower than in historical periods as a result of these reductions.
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Consequently, income from operations for the nine month and three month periods ended September 30, 2005 was $1,648,249 and $318,911, respectively, compared to $5,881,392 and $1,412,797, respectively, for the same periods in 2004. Income from operation. as a percentage of revenue for the nine month and three month periods ended September 30, 2005 was 43.85% and 29.07%, respectively, compared to 62.1% and 62.93%, respectively, for the same periods in 2004. The lower income from operations during the nine and three month periods in 2005 compared to 2004, was a direct result of the closure of the casino floor of the Bruce Hotel and Casino in February 2005 for renovation. We expect our revenues and income to decrease on a period-to-period basis until the casino floor, slot room and restaurant of the Bruce Hotel and Casino are reopened for business, and we anticipate we may incur losses during the first half of 2006.
Net income, after other income and expenses, was $1,144,026 ($0.05 per share) for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005 and $189,036 ($0.01 per share) for the three months ended September 30, 2005, compared to $4,139,698 ($0.21 per share) for the same nine month period and $996,730 ($0.05 per share) for the three months in 2004. Our provisions for income taxes were $534,228 and $127,170 for the nine and three month periods ended September 30, 2005, respectively, and $2,004,494 and $482,629 for the nine and three month periods ended September 30, 2004, respectively, which were the primarily adjustments affecting net income.
We had a gain on foreign currency translation of $715,570 during the nine month period ended September 30, 2005, compared to a $492,478 gain during the same period in 2004. We had a loss on foreign currency translation of $466,005 during the three month period ended September 30, 2005, compared to a $220,054 gain during the same period in 2004.
Our revenues during the periods after the closure of the casino floor in March 2005 were principally derived from hotel, restaurant and slot machine revenues. We do not anticipate that revenues will return to historical levels until the renovation of the casino floor is completed. We have several fixed costs related to operations, which resulted in higher operating expenses and lower operating revenue as a percentage of sales. We anticipate that expenses as a percentage of sales will remain at approximately the same level until the casino floor is fully operational. We are currently seeking to raise approximately $5 million in capital to expand, renovate and modernize the current facilities of the Bruce Hotel and Casino. We have no firm commitments to raise such capital to complete such renovations and cannot assure you that such financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all. During the temporarily closure of the gaming and restaurant operations, we will rely heavily on the revenue from the hotel operations of the Bruce Hotel and Casinos to fund our working capital requirements and certain costs related to the renovation. Prior to the closure of our gaming and restaurant operations, our hotel operations constituted approximately 10% of our revenues. The closure of our gaming and restaurant operations is expected to have a material impact on the results of operations. However, we anticipate that the renovation will improve historical revenues and profitability when complete.
Prior to the acquisition of the Bruce Hotel and Casino, our company, as a development company, relied upon outside funding to support our continued operations. After completing the acquisition, we believe we have sufficient cash flows from operations to fund our working capital requirements. However, we plan on completing a comprehensive renovation of the Bruce Hotel and Casino to improve our results of operations and will require additional capital to complete the remodel of the casino and resume operations of the casino floor. We raised $2,000,000 during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005, and we are currently seeking to raise approximately $5 million in additional capital. We have no firm commitments for such financing and cannot assure you that such financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all.
Cash flow from operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2005, were significantly lower than cash flow from operations during the same period in 2004. Our revenues during the periods after the closure of the casino floor in February 2005 were principally derived from hotel, restaurant and slot machine revenues. In November 2005, we closed our slot room and restaurant for renovation and reduced our staff levels and operating expenses significantly. During the temporarily closure of the gaming and restaurant operations, we will rely heavily on the revenue from the hotel operations of the Bruce Hotel and to fund our working capital requirements and certain costs related to the renovation. Prior to the closure of our gaming and restaurant operations, our hotel operations constituted approximately 10% of our revenues. We do not anticipate that revenues will return to historical levels until the renovation of the casino floor, slot room and restaurant is completed. We have several fixed costs related to operations, which resulted in higher operating expenses and lower operating revenue as a percentage of sales. We anticipate that our cash flow from operations
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will decrease by approximately 10% during the fourth quarter of 2005, compared to 2004, and remain at that level until the casino floor, slot room and restaurant is fully operational. We expect to reopen our casino floor, slot room and restaurants in the last half of 2006, assuming we raise sufficient capital to complete the renovations.
As of September 30, 2005, we had current assets of $1,203,182, including cash and cash equivalents of $1,082,577, and current liabilities of $121,643. We had working capital of $1,081,539. We had long-term debt of $127,500. We believe that our cash flow from operation of the Bruce Hotel and working capital will be sufficient to fund our cash requirements for the next twelve months, assuming revenues from the Bruce Hotel remain consistent with historical levels. We plan to raise approximately $5 million to fund the renovation of our casino floor, slot room and restaurants.
We had no off-balance sheet transactions.
| Subsequent Events |
| Cancellation of 2,000,000 Escrowed Shares |
Subsequent to September 30, 2005, we issued a notice of default under the terms of the Escrow Agreement related to an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of common stock placed into escrow in connection with the Share Exchange. Kubuk International, Inc. had obligations to Nefilim Associates, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, T Morgan LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Sean Sullivan to issue capital stock of Kubuk or an entity acquired by or acquiring Kubuk upon satisfaction of certain conditions under the terms of Consulting Agreements dated May 9, 2005 with respect to Sean Sullivan, May 19, 2005 with respect to Nefilim Associates, LLC and June 1, 2005 with respect to T Morgan LLC. Under the terms of the Share Exchange, the shareholders of Kubuk agreed to place the shares into escrow to satisfy the obligations of Kubuk under the Consultant Agreements.
We failed to raise a total of $5,000,000 in financing within thirty days of receiving the Kubuk audited financial statements, which resulted in a the release of the escrowed shares. The 2,000,000 shares were tendered to our company for cancellation and cancelled.
| Unit Private Placement to Raise $2 Million |
On December 17, 2005, our Board of Directors authorized an initial direct private placement offering of Units at $1.50 per Unit to raise approximately $2,000,000 under the terms of a Unit Purchase Agreement. Each Unit consists of one share of common stock, and a Class A Warrant exercisable at $2.00 per share for one year from the date of Closing. Under the terms of the Unit Purchase Agreement, we are required to use $1 million from proceeds from the offering to renovate the casino floor of the Bruce Hotel and Casino and $1 million for marketing and business development. We also granted the investors registration rights and agreed to file a resale registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 60 days of the closing date of the private placement. If we failed to file the registration statement within 60 days, we agreed to pay the investors liquidated damages equal to 2% of the number of shares of common stock issued to the investor in the private placement for each month we are in default. We also agreed not to offer and sell shares of common stock or common stock equivalents for a period of 120 days following the effectiveness of the registration statement, except for certain specified transactions, including an offer and sale of up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock at $1.50 per share. The private placement was made to non-U.S. persons in off-shore transactions in reliance upon the exemption from registration available under Rule 903 of Regulation S of the Securities Act and one accredited investor in the United States pursuant to an exemption available under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
We issued 1,365,667 Units to raise gross proceeds of $2,048,500.
| Marketing Agreement |
On December 29, 2005, we entered into a Marketing Services Agreement with Parker Communication Corporation, a Delaware corporation, under which we retained Parker to provide marketing services related to developing and implementing a marketing campaign. We agreed to pay Parker service fees of up to $765,000.
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Parker will prepare marketing materials and direct mail marketing pieces and assist us in developing a marketing program to develop our business.
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
We do not believe that inflation has had a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition. There has been no statutory inflation adjustment in Peru during fiscal year 2005.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Fair value of financial instruments
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of September 30, 2005. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash, accounts payable and notes payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for cash, payables and notes payable because they are short term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values as they are payable on demand.
Impairment of long lived assets
Long lived assets held and used by us are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable or is impaired. No such impairments have been identified by management at June 30, 2005.
Income taxes
We follow Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS No. 109) for recording the provision for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based upon the difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rate applicable when the related asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred income tax expenses or benefits are based on the changes in the asset or liability each period. If available evidence suggests that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is required to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Future changes in such valuation allowance are included in the provision for deferred income taxes in the period of change. Deferred income taxes may arise from temporary differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in different periods. Deferred taxes are classified as current or non-current, depending on the classification of assets and liabilities to which they relate. Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an asset or liability are classified as current or non-current depending on the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.
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In December, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of SFAS No.123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. SFAS No. 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees and amends SFAS No. 95, Statement of Cash flows. Generally, the approach in SFAS No. 123(R) is similar to the approach described in SFAS No. 123. However, SFAS No. 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. The new standard will be effective for us in the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2005.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern which contemplates the recoverability of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. We are in the development stage and, accordingly, have not yet generated any significant revenues from operations. Since its inception, we have been engaged substantially in financing activities and funding its oil and gas endeavors while incurring substantial costs and expenses.
Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to raise additional capital from the sale of common stock and, ultimately, the achievement of significant operating revenues. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be required should we be unable to recover the value of our assets or satisfy our liabilities.
Our common stock is quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. under the symbol CRVH. The OTC Bulletin Board is a network of security dealers who buy and sell stock. The dealers are connected by a computer network which provides information on current bids and asks as well as volume information. The OTC Bulletin Board is not considered a national exchange.
Quotation of our common stock on the OTCBB began March 16, 2005. The market for shares in our common stock is limited because only a small number of our outstanding shares are available for trading in the public market. Our trading price has ranged from $0.05 to $3.25 from March 16, 2005 through August 5, 2005.
The high and low bid quotations of our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board as reported by the NASD were as follows:
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| Fourth Quarter | $ 2.25 | $2.50 | 652,000 | ||||
The above quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
As of February 16, 2006, the closing bid quotation for our common stock was $2.65 per share as quoted by the NASD OTCBB.
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As of February 14, 2006, we had 21,815,667 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, held by ? registered shareholders. [NTD Obtain this from the transfer agent]
We have not declared or paid any cash dividend on our common stock.
We have not submitted any matters to a vote of our shareholders during the years ended December 31, 2004 or 2005.
Our registrar and transfer agent for our common shares is Pacific Stock Transfer Company located at 500 East Warm Spring Road, Suite 240, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119.
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling shareholders.
The law firm of Woodburn and Wedge, Reno, Nevada has acted as our counsel by providing an opinion on the validity of the securities.
Effective on or about July 15, 2005, we terminated the services of our principal independent auditor, Manning Elliott, Chartered Accountants of Vancouver, British Columbia.
No adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion was issued by Manning Elliott, and no opinion of Manning Elliott was qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.
The change in auditor was recommended and approved by our Board of Directors.
During the fiscal year ended December 30, 2004 and any interim period preceding such dismissal, we were not aware of any disagreements with Manning Elliott on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreement(s), if not resolved to the satisfaction of Manning Elliott, would have caused it to make references to the subject matter of the disagreement(s) in connection with its report.
We are not aware of any reportable events (as defined in Item 304 (a) (1) (B) of Regulation S-B) that have occurred during the two most recent fiscal years and the interim period preceding the dismissal of Manning Elliott.
We engaged Mantyla McReynolds, LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah as our new principle independent accountant effective on or about July 15, 2005, to audit our financial records. During the two most recent fiscal years and the interim period preceding the appointment of Mantyla McReynolds, we have not consulted Mantyla McReynolds regarding the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to us that we considered an important factor in reaching a decision as to the accounting or financial reporting issue; or any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or event (as defined in Regulation S-B, Item 304(a)(1)(B)).
We are subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and, accordingly, file current and periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. We have also filed a registration statement on Form SB-2 under the Securities Act, as amended, in connection with this offering. This prospectus, which is part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information contained in the registration statement. For further information with respect to us and the shares of common stock offered hereby, reference is made to such registration statement, including the exhibits thereto, which may be read, without charge, and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at Judiciary Plaza, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the public reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains a site on the World Wide Web at http://www.sec.gov that contains current and periodic reports, proxy statements and other information regarding registrants that filed electronically with the SEC. Statements contained in this prospectus as to the intent of any contract or other document referred to are not necessarily complete, and in each instance reference is made to the copy of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to this registration statement, each such statement being qualified in all respects by such reference.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2004 of Chilco River Holdings Inc. | F-2 F-10 |
| Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2004 for Kubuk International, Inc. and Subsidiaries, formerly Bruce Grupo Diversion SAC | F-11 F-25 |
| Chico River Holdings, Inc. and Kubuk International, Inc., Formerly Bruce Grupo Diversion Sac Unaudited Proforma Condensed Combined Financial Statements | F-26 F-30 |
| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for Period ended September 30, 2005 for Chilco River Holdings Inc. | F-31 F-36 |
F-1
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004
OF CHILCO RIVER HOLDINGS INC.
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Independent Auditors Report
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Chilco River Holdings Inc. (An Exploration Stage Company) as of December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 and the related statements of operations, stockholders equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2004 and for the period from May 8, 2003 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2003 and accumulated for the period from May 8, 2003 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the Standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the aforementioned financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Chilco River Holdings Inc. (An Exploration Stage Company) as of December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2004 and for the period from May 8, 2003 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2003 and accumulated for the period from May 8, 2003 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has not generated profitable operations since inception and will need additional equity financing to begin realizing its business plan. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Managements plans in regard to these matters are also discussed in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. /s/ Manning Elliott CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Vancouver, Canada February 3, 2005 |
F-2
Chilco River Holdings Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Balance Sheets
(Expressed in US dollars)
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements)
F-3
Chilco River Holdings Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Operations
(Expressed in US dollars)
| From | From | |||||
| May 8, 2003 | May 8, 2003 | |||||
| (Date of Inception) | Year ended | (Date of Inception) | ||||
| to December 31, | December 31, | to December 31, | ||||
| 2004 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||
| $ | $ | $ | ||||
| Revenue | | | | |||
| Expenses | ||||||
| Interest and bank charges | 368 | 287 | 81 | |||
| Licenses, dues and fees | 2,662 | 1,409 | 1,253 | |||
| Management fees (Note 3) | 10,000 | 6,000 | 4,000 | |||
| Mineral property costs | 15,174 | 2,674 | 12,500 | |||
| Office and general | 3,241 | 3,241 | | |||
| Professional fees | 45,260 | 33,021 | 12,239 | |||
| Rent (Note 3) | 10,000 | 6,000 | 4,000 | |||
| 86,705 | 52,632 | 34,073 | ||||
| Net Loss For the Period | (86,705 | ) | (52,632 | ) | (34,073 | ) |
| Net Loss Per Share - Basic | (0.02 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 3,032,000 | 3,032,000 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements)
F-4
Chilco River Holdings Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in US dollars)
| From | From | |||||
| May 8,2003 | May 8, 2003 | |||||
| (Date of Inception) | Year Ended | (Date of Inception) | ||||
| to December 31, | December 31, | to December 31, | ||||
| 2004 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||
| $ | $ | $ | ||||
| Cash Flows Provided By Operating Activities | ||||||
| Net loss for the period | (86,705 | ) | (52,632 | ) | (34,073 | ) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash: | ||||||
| Donated rent | 20,000 | 12,000 | 8,000 | |||
| Change in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
| Increase in prepaid expenses | (87 | ) | (87 | ) | | |
| Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 18,728 | 6,439 | 12,289 | |||
| Net Cash Used By Operating Activities | (48,064 | ) | (34,280 | ) | (13,784 | ) |
| Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities | ||||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of common stock | 53,600 | | 53,600 | |||
| Finders fee paid | (2,550 | ) | | (2,550 | ) | |
| Net Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities | 51,050 | | 51,050 | |||
| Increase (Decrease) in Cash | 2,986 | (34,280 | ) | 37,266 | ||
| Cash - Beginning of Period | | 37,266 | | |||
| Cash - End of Period | 2,986 | 2,986 | 37,266 | |||
| Non-Cash Financing Activities | | | | |||
| Supplemental Disclosures | ||||||
| Interest paid | | | | |||
| Income taxes paid | | | |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements)
F-5
Chilco River Holdings Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statement of Stockholders Equity (Deficit)
From May 8, 2003 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2004
(Expressed in US dollars)
| Deficit | ||||||||
| Accumulated | ||||||||
| Additional | During the | |||||||
| Paid-in | Donated | Exploration | ||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Capital | Stage | Total | |||
| # | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||
| Balance May 8, 2003 | | | | | | | ||
| (Date of Inception) | ||||||||
| Shares issued for cash at $0.001 per share | 2,000,000 | 2,000 | | | | 2,000 | ||
| Shares issued for cash at $0.05 per | ||||||||
| share, net of offering costs | 1,032,000 | 1,032 | 48,018 | | | 49,050 | ||
| Donated services and rent | | | | 8,000 | | 8,000 | ||
| Net loss for the period | | | | | (34,073 | ) | (34,073 | ) |
| Balance December 31, 2003 | 3,032,000 | 3,032 | 48,018 | 8,000 | (34,073 | ) | 24,977 | |
| Donated services and rent | | | | 12,000 | | 12,000 | ||
| Net loss for the period | | | | | (52,632 | ) | (52,632 | ) |
| Balance December 31, 2004 | 3,032,000 | 3,032 | 48,018 | 20,000 | (86,705 | ) | (15,655 | ) |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements)
F-6
Chilco River Holdings Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
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Exploration Stage Company
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The Company was incorporated in the State
of Nevada on May 8, 2003. The Company has acquired a 100% interest in
16 mineral claim units located in British Columbia, Canada.
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The Company is an Exploration Stage Company,
as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS)
No.7. The Companys principal business is the acquisition and exploration
of mineral resources. The Com
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