10-Q: Laredo Oil Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2024, Cites Ongoing Development and Funding Efforts

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Quarterly Report 22 January 2024 3:40 PM

Laredo Oil Inc. reports its financial results for the quarter ended November 30, 2023, highlighting ongoing exploration and development activities and efforts to secure additional funding.

Delay expectedThe anticipated spud date for the initial well with Texakoma was delayed from October 1, 2023 to November 1, 2023.

Capital raiseThe company is in the process of raising up to $7.5 million from the sale of secured convertible promissory notes.The company has also recently received $267,319 in proceeds from the sale of 6,062,886 shares of its common stock.

Worse than expectedThe company reported no revenue and a significant net loss, indicating worse than expected financial performance.

Summary

Laredo Oil Inc. has released its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended November 30, 2023.
The company reported no revenue for the three and six-month periods ended November 30, 2023 and 2022.
The net loss for the three months ended November 30, 2023 was $685,765, compared to a net loss of $749,768 for the same period in 2022.
The net loss for the six months ended November 30, 2023 was $1,804,555, compared to a net loss of $1,624,393 for the same period in 2022.
As of January 15, 2024, the company had 71,475,205 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
The company's total assets were $5,049,898 as of November 30, 2023, compared to $5,126,127 as of May 31, 2023.
Total liabilities were $10,810,549 as of November 30, 2023, compared to $10,207,466 as of May 31, 2023.
The company is actively pursuing funding through debt and equity securities to support its operations and development projects.
Laredo Oil is focused on developing its mineral property interests in Montana, including the Lustre Field Prospect.
The company has entered into agreements with Texakoma for the exploration and development of the Lustre Field Prospect, receiving $350,000 in payments.
Laredo Oil is also involved in a joint venture with Cat Creek Holdings, LLC, and has an equity method investment in Olfert No. 11-4 Holdings, LLC.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The document indicates significant financial challenges, including no revenue, substantial losses, and high debt levels. While there are some positive developments, such as the Texakoma agreement, the overall sentiment is negative due to the company's financial instability and operational risks.

Positives

Laredo Oil received $350,000 in payments from Texakoma for the Lustre Field Prospect development.
The company has secured a 15% working interest in the initial two wells being drilled by Texakoma.
Laredo Oil has a significant land position in Montana with 45,766 gross acres and 38,153 net acres.
The company is actively pursuing funding through debt and equity securities to support its operations.
The company has a reserve report estimating the Lustre reserves may generate as much as $67 million in present value cash flow, discounted at a rate of 10%.

Negatives

Laredo Oil reported no revenue for the three and six-month periods ended November 30, 2023.
The company incurred a net loss of $1,804,555 for the six months ended November 30, 2023.
The company has a significant amount of debt outstanding, totaling $3,816,045 as of November 30, 2023.
The company's auditors have identified a material weakness in internal controls due to limited resources and segregation of duties.
The company is involved in ongoing legal proceedings related to its mineral leases and unpaid vendors.

Risks

The company's ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain due to recurring losses and dependence on external funding.
The company's financial results are dependent on the success of its exploration and development activities.
The company is subject to the risks associated with the oil and gas industry, including commodity price fluctuations.
The company is involved in ongoing legal proceedings that could have a material impact on its financial position.
The company's internal controls are not effective due to limited resources and segregation of duties.

Future Outlook

The company expects that the agreement with Texakoma will produce revenue sufficient to cover ongoing operating expenses beginning later in calendar year 2024. The company is also attempting to raise additional funds to continue development of its mineral property interests.

Management Comments

Management believes that the Olfert Well is still economically viable and intends to raise additional capital to complete it.
Management has undertaken steps to improve operations, with the goal of sustaining operations for the next twelve months and beyond.
Management has attracted and retained key personnel with significant experience in the industry.

Industry Context

The company operates in the oil and gas exploration and production sector, which is subject to commodity price fluctuations and market volatility. The company's focus on enhanced oil recovery methods and development of mineral properties in Montana aligns with industry trends in seeking new sources of production.

Comparison to Industry Standards

Laredo Oil's lack of revenue and significant net losses are not uncommon for early-stage exploration companies, but the magnitude of the losses and the lack of revenue generation are concerning.
The company's reliance on debt financing is a common practice in the oil and gas industry, but the high level of debt relative to its assets and lack of revenue is a significant risk.
The company's agreements with Texakoma and Erehwon are similar to joint venture and farm-out agreements used in the industry to share risk and capital costs.
The company's focus on the Williston Basin in Montana is a common area for oil and gas exploration and production, with companies such as Continental Resources and Marathon Oil also having operations in the region.
The company's reported financial results are significantly below the industry average for established oil and gas producers, but are more comparable to early-stage exploration companies.

Legal Proceedings

Lustre Oil Company LLC and Erehwon Oil & Gas, LLC have filed a lawsuit against Anadarko Minerals, Inc. and A&S Mineral Development Co., LLC.
Capex Oilfield Services, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Lustre for unpaid services.
Capstar Drilling, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Lustre for unpaid services.
Warren Well Service, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Lustre for unpaid services.

Related Party Transactions

Cat Creek loaned the Company $136,479 at a market rate of interest, which was repaid in exchange for property, plant and equipment.
Olfert #11-4 Holdings transferred funds totaling $1,859,195 to Lustre for drilling expenses.
The Company assigned the right to purchase membership interests in Olfert #11-4 to its Chief Financial Officer in exchange for his payment of $356,243 of the Company's capital commitment.
The Company entered into an Amended and Restated Demand Promissory Note with its Chief Financial Officer for up to $400,000.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders are at risk due to the company's financial instability and potential dilution from future capital raises.
Employees may be impacted by the company's cost-cutting measures and uncertain future.
Customers are not directly impacted as the company is not currently generating revenue.
Suppliers and creditors are at risk due to the company's financial difficulties and ongoing legal proceedings.
The company's ability to repay its debts is uncertain, which could impact creditors.

Next Steps

The company plans to continue its efforts to complete the drilling of the exploratory well in Montana and begin commercial production.
The company intends to raise additional funds to continue development of its mineral property interests.
The company will continue to evaluate and test the two exploratory wells drilled by Texakoma.
The company hopes to negotiate a settlement of the quiet title case prior to a court date set for August 2024.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2008-03-31	Laredo Oil, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware.
2009-10-21	The Company changed its name to Laredo Oil, Inc.
2011-06-14	The Company became a management services company for Stranded Oil Resources Corporation (SORC).
2020-06-30	The Company entered into the Limited Liability Company Agreement of Cat Creek Holdings, LLC.
2020-12-31	The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Alleghany Corporation to purchase SORC.
2021-01-01	Interest rate on Alleghany note increased to 5% per annum.
2022-01-01	The Company executed a Net Profits Interest Agreement with Erehwon and Olfert Holdings.
2022-05-20	The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for a promissory note.
2022-05-25	The Company entered into a Revolving Credit Note with AEI Management, Inc.
2022-06-28	The Company entered into a Secured Promissory Note with Cali Fields LLC.
2022-07-21	The Company entered into a financial advisory agreement with Dawson James Securities, Inc.
2022-09-06	The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for a convertible promissory note.
2022-09-23	The Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement for secured convertible promissory notes.
2023-03-23	An individual accredited investor paid the Company for a Secured Promissory Note.
2023-05-22	The Revolving Note principal and accrued interest was paid and the Revolving Note canceled.
2023-07-18	Lustre and Erehwon entered into an Exploration and Development Agreement with Texakoma.
2023-09-14	The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for a convertible promissory note.
2023-09-21	The Development Agreement with Texakoma was amended.
2023-10-26	The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for a promissory note.
2023-11-27	The Company made an option grant to the CEO and entered into an Amended and Restated Demand Promissory Note with the CFO.
2023-12-06	The Company entered into a payment plan arrangement agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
2023-12-11	The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for a promissory note.
2023-12-29	The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for a convertible promissory note.
2024-01-15	The registrant had 71,475,205 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
2024-01-22	The date of the report.

Keywords

oil and gas, exploration, production, mineral leases, Montana, funding, debt, equity, Texakoma, Lustre Field, Cat Creek, Olfert Holdings

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