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10-Q: Atlantica Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results; No Revenue, Continued Net Losses

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Quarterly Report


Atlantica Inc. reports no revenue and a net loss for the third quarter of 2024, with ongoing expenses funded by related-party loans.

Capital raiseThe company expects to raise additional funding through loans from its principal shareholder if needed to maintain good standing and meet reporting obligations.The company is seeking a merger with an existing, well-capitalized operating company, which could involve a capital raise.
Worse than expectedThe company reported no revenue and continued net losses, indicating worse than expected financial performance.

Summary

  • Atlantica Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, showing no revenue for both the three and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2024.
  • The company incurred a net loss of $84,885 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and a net loss of $309,498 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
  • General and administrative expenses were $40,146 for the quarter and $180,582 for the nine-month period, primarily consisting of accounting, management, and legal fees.
  • The company's operations are currently funded by loans from its majority shareholder, Mirabella Holdings, LLC, which totaled $762,271 as of September 30, 2024.
  • These loans accrue interest at 10% per annum, compounded quarterly, with accrued interest reaching $1,080,329 as of September 30, 2024.
  • Atlantica Inc. has no significant assets and is seeking to acquire or merge with an existing operating company.
  • The company's financial statements reflect a going concern uncertainty due to accumulated losses and lack of revenue.

Sentiment

Score: 2

Explanation: The sentiment is negative due to the lack of revenue, continued losses, and reliance on related-party loans. The company's future is uncertain, and there are significant risks associated with its going concern status.

Positives

  • The company is actively seeking a merger or acquisition, which could provide a path to future operations and revenue.

Negatives

  • Atlantica Inc. has no revenue and continues to incur net losses.
  • The company is heavily reliant on loans from its majority shareholder to cover operating expenses.
  • There is a significant accumulated deficit of $5,688,360 as of September 30, 2024.
  • The company has no significant assets.
  • The financial statements indicate a going concern uncertainty.

Risks

  • The company's ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain due to its lack of revenue and accumulated losses.
  • The company is dependent on its majority shareholder, Mirabella Holdings, LLC, for funding, and there is no guarantee that this funding will continue.
  • The company's plan to acquire or merge with an operating company is subject to various risks and uncertainties.
  • The company has accrued significant interest on related-party loans, which increases its liabilities.
  • There is a risk that the company may not be able to find a suitable acquisition or merger partner.

Future Outlook

The company plans to consider industries of interest, adopt a business plan, and commence operations through funding or acquisition of a going concern. The company is seeking a merger with an existing, well-capitalized operating company.

Management Comments

  • Management believes that there are no unrecorded valid outstanding liabilities from prior operations.
  • Management intends to consider a number of factors prior to making any decision as to whether to participate in any specific business endeavor.
  • Management has concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2024.

Industry Context

This announcement reflects a company that is essentially a shell corporation with no current operations, seeking a merger or acquisition to become an active business. This is not uncommon for companies that have ceased operations and are looking for a new direction.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • It is difficult to compare Atlantica Inc.'s results to industry standards due to its lack of operations and revenue.
  • Most companies in the technology, manufacturing, natural resources, service, research and development, communications, transportation, insurance, brokerage, finance and medically related fields would have revenue and operating expenses.
  • The company's financial situation is not comparable to active companies in any of these sectors.
  • The company's reliance on related-party loans is not a typical practice for established operating companies.

Related Party Transactions

  • Mirabella Holdings, LLC, the majority shareholder, provided loans totaling $762,271 as of September 30, 2024.
  • These loans accrue interest at 10% per annum, compounded quarterly, with accrued interest reaching $1,080,329 as of September 30, 2024.
  • The company has a management services agreement with Richland, Gordon & Company, which is beneficially owned by the company's President and CEO, Alan D. Gordon.
  • The management services agreement provides for an annual management fee and a transaction-based fee, which are not currently payable but will be due upon the completion of an acquisition or financing.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders face significant risk due to the company's lack of revenue, accumulated losses, and going concern uncertainty.
  • Employees are not directly impacted as the company has no current operations.
  • Customers and suppliers are not impacted as the company has no current business activities.
  • Creditors are at risk due to the company's financial instability and reliance on related-party loans.

Next Steps

  • The company will consider industries of interest.
  • The company will adopt a business plan.
  • The company will seek funding or an acquisition of a going concern.
  • The company will continue to seek a merger with an existing, well-capitalized operating company.

Key Dates

DateDescription
March 3, 1938Atlantica Inc. was originally incorporated as Red Hills Mining Company.
February 5, 1953The company changed its name to Allied Oil and Minerals Company.
January 8, 1971The company changed its name to Community Equities Corporation.
March 26, 1996The company changed its name to Atlantica, Inc.
March 7, 1997The company ceased material business operations.
November 6, 2007Start date of loans from Mirabella Holdings, LLC.
April 29, 2009Date of the promissory note issued to Mirabella Holdings, LLC and the Management Services Agreement with Richland, Gordon & Company.
September 30, 2024End of the reporting period for this quarterly report.
November 6, 2024Date of the latest practicable date for share count.
November 7, 2024Date of the report and certifications.

Keywords

financial statements, net loss, related party transactions, going concern, merger, acquisition, loans, operating expenses, accumulated deficit, quarterly report

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