10-Q: Atlantica Inc. Q3 2025: Shell Company Reports Widening Losses
Quarterly Report
Atlantica Inc., a non-operating shell company, reported an increased net loss of $124,199 for Q3 2025 and $329,461 for the nine months, continuing its search for an acquisition or merger.
Summary
- Atlantica Inc. is a shell company with no material business operations since March 1997.
- The company reported no revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024.
- Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2025, increased to $124,199 from $84,885 in the prior year period.
- Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased to $329,461 from $309,498 in the prior year period.
- General and administrative expenses rose to $73,625 for the three months and $183,063 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to accounting, management, and legal fees.
- The company has no current cash resources and relies on its majority shareholder, Mirabella Holdings, LLC, for funding operating expenses through loans.
- Total liabilities increased to $5,977,291 as of September 30, 2025, from $5,647,830 at December 31, 2024.
- Accumulated deficit grew to $6,102,993 as of September 30, 2025.
- The company is actively seeking an acquisition or merger with an existing operating company.
Sentiment
Score: 2
Explanation: The company is a non-operating shell with no assets, increasing losses, and significant liabilities, raising substantial doubt about its going concern ability. Its future is entirely dependent on an uncertain acquisition or merger, with high potential for shareholder dilution and conflicts of interest.
Positives
- Management's disclosure controls and procedures were evaluated as effective as of September 30, 2025.
- No significant changes in internal control over financial reporting were identified.
Negatives
- No revenues generated for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, or 2024.
- Net loss increased to $124,199 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from $84,885 in the prior year.
- Net loss increased to $329,461 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $309,498 in the prior year.
- General and administrative expenses increased for both the three-month ($73,625 vs. $40,146) and nine-month ($183,063 vs. $180,582) periods year-over-year.
- Interest expense increased to $50,574 for the three months and $146,398 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
- The company has no current cash resources and no cash reserves for administrative expenses for the next 12 months.
- Total liabilities increased to $5,977,291 as of September 30, 2025, from $5,647,830 at December 31, 2024.
- Accumulated deficit increased to $6,102,993 as of September 30, 2025.
- The company's ability to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt due to lack of revenues, significant assets, and accumulated losses.
- Reliance on Mirabella Holdings, LLC for funding is not guaranteed, as Mirabella is not obligated to pay future expenses.
- Accrued legal fees related to a potential acquisition total $1,753,323, for which the company has no cash reserves.
Risks
- Going Concern Uncertainty: Substantial doubt exists about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to a lack of revenues, significant assets, established operations, and accumulated losses since inception.
- Funding Dependence: The company relies on its majority shareholder, Mirabella Holdings, LLC, to pay operating and other expenses, but Mirabella is not obligated to continue providing such funding.
- Acquisition/Merger Challenges: The number of suitable potential business ventures may be extremely limited, and there is no assurance of successfully completing an acquisition or merger.
- Dilution Risk: Any future acquisition or merger would likely require the issuance of a substantial number of common stock shares, potentially amounting to as much as 95% of outstanding securities, leading to significant dilution for existing shareholders.
- Conflicts of Interest: Potential finders fees or stock buy-out transactions for management or principal stockholders in connection with acquisitions or mergers could present conflicts of interest, and such opportunities may not be afforded to other stockholders.
- Unproven Business Model: For new business ventures or those in research and development, risks are substantial, with no objective criteria to examine management effectiveness or business objectives, and unproven profitability.
- Lack of Assets/Operations: The company currently has no significant assets or operations, making its future entirely dependent on a successful acquisition or merger.
- Accrued Liabilities: Significant accrued liabilities, including related party notes and interest, and legal fees, exist without corresponding assets or revenue streams.
Future Outlook
The company's plan of operation for the next 12 months involves considering industry guidelines, adopting a business plan, and commencing operations through funding and/or the acquisition of a going concern. It intends to seek out the acquisition of assets, property, or a business that may be beneficial to the company and its stockholders, without restricting its search to any particular industry. The company recognizes that suitable potential business ventures may be extremely limited and that any such transaction would likely involve issuing a substantial number of common stock shares, potentially up to 95% of outstanding securities.
Management Comments
- "The company presently has no significant assets. The company intends to continue to seek out the acquisition of assets, property or a business that may be beneficial to the company and its stockholders."
- "In the opinion of management, the Financial Statements fairly present the financial condition of the Registrant."
- "Management believes that there are no unrecorded valid outstanding liabilities from prior operations. If a creditor were to come forward and claim a liability, the Company has committed to contest the claim to the fullest extent of the law."
- "We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of such statements."
- "We are not currently engaged in any substantive business activity. In our present form, we may be deemed to be a vehicle to acquire or merge with a business or company."
- "We anticipate that proposed business ventures will be made available to us through personal contacts of directors, executive officers and principal stockholders, professional advisors, broker dealers in securities, venture capital personnel, members of the financial community and others who may present unsolicited proposals."
- "In the event that additional funding is required in order to keep us in good standing and current in our reporting obligations, we expect to raise such funding through additional loans from our principal shareholder."
Industry Context
As a non-operating shell company, Atlantica Inc. operates outside typical industry trends, focusing solely on identifying and executing a reverse merger or acquisition. Its status as a 'vehicle to acquire or merge' positions it within the niche market of public shell companies, which can be attractive to private entities seeking to go public without the complexities and costs of a traditional IPO. However, the inherent risks of such ventures, including significant dilution and the challenge of finding suitable targets, are well-documented in this segment of the market.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- The company's financial performance, characterized by zero revenue and increasing net losses, is not comparable to operating companies within any specific industry.
- As a shell company, its financial metrics are primarily driven by administrative costs and related-party financing, which is typical for entities in this pre-operational stage.
- The reliance on related-party loans for funding and the accumulation of significant related-party liabilities are common characteristics of shell companies that lack independent revenue streams.
- The stated plan to acquire a going concern or merge is a standard strategy for shell companies aiming to become operational, but success rates vary widely and are highly dependent on market conditions and the quality of potential targets.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Services Agreement Extension | The Management Services Agreement with Richland, Gordon & Company (beneficially owned by CEO Alan D. Gordon) was extended to April 29, 2029. | 2018-06-30 | This extends the period during which the company accrues management fees to a related party, payable upon completion of an acquisition or financing, and outlines potential transaction-based fees and expense reimbursements, creating ongoing related-party obligations and potential conflicts of interest. |
Related Party Transactions
- Mirabella Holdings, LLC (majority shareholder) provided $45,575 in loans for expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, bringing the total note payable to related parties to $807,982.
- Interest expense on related party loans was $50,574 for the three months and $146,398 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
- Total accrued interest payable to related parties was $1,272,667 as of September 30, 2025.
- The loans from Mirabella are unsecured, due on demand, and accrue interest at 10% per annum, compounded quarterly.
- The company has a Management Services Agreement with Richland, Gordon & Company, a firm beneficially owned by CEO Alan D. Gordon.
- Under this agreement, the company accrues an annual management fee (minimum $120,000 or $30,000 quarterly) which is not payable until an initial acquisition or financing is completed. $30,000 was accrued for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
- The agreement also provides for a 1% transaction-based fee for investment banking services on future acquisitions/financings, reduced by accrued management fees. No such fee has accrued to date.
- The company also reimburses Richland for out-of-pocket expenses, though none have been incurred or reimbursed to date.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Face significant dilution risk from any future acquisition or merger, as up to 95% of outstanding securities could be issued. Existing shares are likely to have minimal value given the company's shell status and accumulated deficit.
- Creditors (Related Parties): Mirabella Holdings, LLC and Richland, Gordon & Company are primary creditors, holding significant notes and accrued interest/management fees. Their ability to recover these amounts is contingent on the company's future success in an acquisition or financing.
- Employees: Not applicable, as the company has no operations and thus no employees beyond its officers, whose compensation is largely deferred or tied to related-party agreements.
- Customers/Suppliers: Not applicable, as the company has no operations or revenue-generating activities.
Next Steps
- Consider guidelines of industries for potential interest.
- Adopt a business plan for engaging in a selected industry.
- Commence operations through funding and/or the acquisition of a going concern.
- Seek out the acquisition of assets, property, or a business beneficial to the company and stockholders.
- Management will attempt personal meetings, facility inspections, independent analysis, and reference checks for potential business opportunities.
- Expects to raise additional funding through loans from its principal shareholder if required to maintain good standing and reporting obligations.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1938-03-03 | Company incorporated in the State of Utah as Red Hills Mining Company. |
| 1953-02-05 | Company changed its name to Allied Oil and Minerals Company. |
| 1971-01-08 | Company changed its name to Community Equities Corporation. |
| 1996-03-26 | Company changed its name to Atlantica, Inc. |
| 1997-03-07 | No material business operations since this date. |
| 2007-11-06 | Loans from Mirabella Holdings, LLC to the Company began. |
| 2008-12-31 | Annual Report on Form 10-K filed, referencing the demand promissory note and Management Services Agreement. |
| 2009-04-29 | Company issued a demand promissory note to Mirabella Holdings, LLC and entered into a Management Services Agreement with Richland, Gordon & Company. |
| 2009-07-15 | Commencement of quarterly management fee payments accrual to Richland, Gordon & Company. |
| 2018-06-30 | Quarterly Report filed, referencing the First Amendment to the Management Services Agreement extending its term. |
| 2024-09-30 | End of prior year's third fiscal quarter. |
| 2024-12-31 | End of prior fiscal year. |
| 2025-09-30 | End of current reporting period for the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. |
| 2025-11-12 | Date of filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and latest practicable date for shares outstanding. |
| 2029-04-29 | Extended term end date for the Management Services Agreement with Richland, Gordon & Company. |
Recommendation
strong sellAtlantica Inc. is a non-operating shell company with no assets, zero revenue, and a continuously increasing accumulated deficit. The company's ability to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt, relying entirely on unsecured, related-party loans for its minimal administrative expenses. Any potential future acquisition or merger, which is highly uncertain, carries a significant risk of extreme shareholder dilution (up to 95%) and potential conflicts of interest due to related-party fees. There is no clear path to profitability or value creation for current shareholders, making it a highly speculative and risky investment with a strong likelihood of further value erosion.
Keywords
Shell Company, Form 10-Q, Quarterly Report, Atlantica Inc., Merger and Acquisition, Going Concern, Financial Deficit, Related Party Transactions, SEC Filing, Corporate Governance, Small Reporting Company, Emerging Growth Company
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