ckx_10q-093011.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q
 
 x   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011

 
 o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT

 
Commission File Number 1-31905

CKX Lands, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Louisiana
 
72-0144530
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
  incorporation or organization)    
     
700 Pujo Street, Suite 200
   
Lake Charles, LA
 
70601
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
     
(337) 493-2399
(Registrant’s telephone number)
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes x   No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x   No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer    o                                                                                 Accelerated filer                       o
Non-accelerated filer      o                                                                                Smaller reporting company      x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).Yes  o   No  x  

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 1,942,495
 
 
 

 
CKX Lands, Inc.
Form 10-Q
For the Quarter ended September 30, 2011
 
Table of Contents
 
Part I.   Financial Information   Page
         
Item 1. 
  Financial Statements    
         
  a. Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (Unaudited)    1
  b. Statements of Income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)    2
  c. Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)    3
  d. Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)     4
  e. Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)    5-6
         
Item 2.  
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    7-8
         
Item 4.
  Controls and Procedures    8
         
Part II.   Other Information    
         
Item 6. 
  Exhibits    9
         
    Signature    10
 
 
 

 
Part I – Financial Information
 
Item 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
CKX Lands, Inc.
Balance Sheets
September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
(Unaudited)

   
2011
   
2010
 
 Assets
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4,933,135     $ 5,182,316  
Certificates of deposit
    735,625       240,000  
Accounts receivable
    235,539       149,795  
Prepaid expense and other assets
    125,026       114,232  
Total current assets
    6,029,325       5,686,343  
Securities available for sale
    --       783,772  
Certificates of deposit
    480,000       250,000  
Property and equipment:
               
Building and equipment less accumulated depreciation of $78,257 and $72,794, respectively
    12,380       17,193  
Timber less accumulated depletion of $678,609 and $632,565, respectively
    775,884       557,253  
Land
    3,526,288       3,192,491  
Total property and equipment, net
    4,314,552       3,766,937  
Total assets
  $ 10,823,877     $ 10,487,052  
                 
 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
               
Trade payables and accrued expenses
  $ 68,855     $ 58,520  
Income tax payable:
               
Current
    85,972       469  
Deferred
    --       --  
Total current liabilities
    154,827       58,989  
Noncurrent Liabilities:
               
Deferred income tax payable
    181,818       181,818  
Total liabilities
    336,645       240,807  
Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Common stock, no par value: 3,000,000 shares authorized; 2,100,000 shares issued
    72,256       72,256  
Retained earnings
    10,790,492       10,543,924  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    --       5,581  
Less cost of treasury stock (157,505 shares)
    (375,516 )     (375,516 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    10,487,232       10,246,245  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 10,823,877     $ 10,487,052  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Statements of Income
Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
 (Unaudited)


   
Quarter Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues:
                       
Oil and gas
  $ 565,573     $ 287,867     $ 1,200,186     $ 1,028,629  
Timber
    83,193       18,717       86,632       132,842  
Agriculture
    22,124       26,408       46,588       69,975  
Total revenues
    670,890       332,992       1,333,406       1,231,446  
Costs and Expenses:
                               
Oil and gas
    38,794       25,807       90,208       81,541  
Timber
    17,778       3,374       32,414       14,067  
Agriculture
    2,258       1,542       5,220       6,323  
General and administrative
    99,712       98,769       319,387       301,317  
Depreciation and depletion
    30,210       25,047       51,507       94,292  
Total cost and expenses
    188,752       154,539       498,736       497,540  
Income from operations
    482,138       178,453       834,670       733,906  
Other Income / (Expense):
                               
Interest income
    9,817       9,797       30,286       28,190  
Dividend income
    3,854       10,403       13,381       35,700  
Gain/(Loss) on securities available-for-sale
    10,688       (42,341 )     10,688       (13,814 )
Gain on sale of land and other assets
    --       --       306       255  
Net other income / (expense)
    24,359       (22,141 )     54,661       50,331  
Income before income taxes
    506,497       156,312       889,331       784,237  
Federal and state income taxes:
                               
Current
    160,247       32,199       259,779       222,747  
Deferred
    863       (2,579 )     (11,565 )     (17,909 )
Total income taxes
    161,110       29,620       248,214       204,838  
Net Income
  $ 345,387     $ 126,692     $ 641,117     $ 579,399  
                                 
Per Common Stock (1,942,495 shares):
                               
                                 
Net Income
  $ 0.18     $ 0.07     $ 0.33     $ 0.30  
                                 
Dividends
  $ 0.07     $ 0.07     $ 0.21     $ 0.21  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 

 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011:
                             
   
Comprehensive
Income
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
Capital
Stock
Issued
   
Treasury
Stock
 
December 31, 2010 Balance
        $ 10,543,924       5,581       72,256       375,516  
                                       
Comprehensive Income:
                                     
Net income
  $ 641,117       641,117       --       --       --  
Other comprehensive income:
                                       
Change in unrealized net holding gains occurring during period, net of taxes of $3,721
    (5,581 )             (5,581 )                
Total comprehensive income
  $ 635,536                                  
Dividends
            (407,924 )                        
Dividend reversion
            13,375       --       --       --  
                                         
September 30, 2011 Balance
          $ 10,790,492       --       72,256       375,516  
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010:
                             
   
Comprehensive
Income
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
Capital
Stock
Issued
   
Treasury
Stock
 
December 31, 2009 Balance
        $ 10,170,940       33,352       72,256       375,516  
                                       
Comprehensive Income:
                                     
Net income
  $ 579,399       579,399       --       --       --  
Other comprehensive income:
                                       
Change in unrealized net holding gains occurring during period, net of taxes of $38,610
    57,915               57,915                  
Total comprehensive income
  $ 637,314                                  
Dividends
            (407,924 )     --       --       --  
                                         
September 30, 2010 Balance
          $ 10,342,415       91,267       72,256       375,516  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
(Unaudited)

   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
           
Net Income
  $ 641,117     $ 579,399  
Less non-cash (income) expenses included in net income:
               
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    51,507       94,292  
Deferred income tax expense
    (11,565 )     (17,909 )
Less non-operating activities:
               
Unrealized (gain) loss on securities
    --       --  
(Gain) loss from securities sales
    --       13,814  
Gain from sale of land and other assets
    (306 )     (255 )
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase) decrease in current assets
    7,724       (12,880 )
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities
    11,551       19,945  
Net cash provided from operating activities
    700,028       676,406  
                 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
               
Certificates of Deposit:
               
Maturity proceeds
    --       480,000  
Purchases
    (725,625 )     (250,000 )
Securities:
               
Sales proceeds
    787,841       199,053  
Purchases
    (12,560 )     (312,174 )
Proceeds from dissolution of partnership
    --       255  
Land, timber, equipment and other assets:
               
Sales proceeds
    167       --  
Purchases
    (604,483 )     (601,079 )
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities
    (554,660 )     (483,945 )
                 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
               
Dividends paid, net of reversion
    (394,549 )     (407,924 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (394,549 )     (407,924 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (249,181 )     (215,463 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
Beginning
    5,182,316       3,977,106  
Ending
  $ 4,933,135     $ 3,761,643  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash payments for:
               
Interest
  $ --     $ --  
Income taxes
  $ 139,660     $ 212,500  
                 
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
Net change in recognized and unrecognized unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
  $ (9,302 )   $ 96,525  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)

Note 1.       Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited financial statements of CKX Lands, Inc. (“Company”) have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information.  They do not include all information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  Except as described herein, there has been no material change in the information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements included in our financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying financial statements.

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.  These financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011.

Note 2.       Disclosures About Fair Value:
 
Securities available for sale and certificate of deposits (securities held to maturity) are valued at fair value.  The Company’s estimated fair values of securities are as follows.
 
    September 30, 2011  
    Current     Non-Current     Total  
    Fair Value    
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
    Fair Value    
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
    Fair Value    
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
 
                                     
Certificate of Deposits
  $ 735,625       --       480,000       --       1,215,625       --  
Mutual Funds
    --       --       --       --       --       --  
Equity Securities
    --       --       --       --       --       --  
 
                                               
Total
  $ 735,625       --       480,000       --       1,215,625       --  
 
 
    September 30, 2010  
    Current     Non-Current     Total  
    Fair Value    
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
    Fair Value     Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
    Fair Value     Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
 
                                     
Certificate of Deposits
  $ 240,000       --       490,000       --       730,000       --  
Mutual Funds
    --       --       785,429       19,654       785,429       19,654  
Equity Securities
    --       --       1,204,269       130,432       1,204,269       130,432  
                                                 
Total
  $ 240,000       --       2,479,698       150,086       2,719,698       150,086  
 
 
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)

Fair value measurements disclosure for securities is as follows.
 
     
September 30, 2011
 
     
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
     
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
                         
Certificate of Deposit
  $ 1,215,625       --       --  
                         
Mutual Funds
    --       --       --  
                         
Equity Securities
  $ --       --       --  

 
    September 30, 2010  
    Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
                   
Certificate of Deposit
  $ 730,000       --       --  
                         
Mutual Funds
    785,429       --       --  
                         
Equity Securities
  $ 1,204,269       --       --  
 
Note 3:       Income taxes:

In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company has analyzed its filing positions in federal and state income tax returns for the tax years ending December 31, 2008 through 2010 that remain subject to examination.  The Company believes that all filing positions are highly certain and that all income tax filing positions and deductions would be sustained upon a taxing jurisdiction’s audit. Therefore, no reserve for uncertain tax positions is required.  No interest or penalties have been levied against the Company and none are anticipated.
 
Note 4:       Land and Timber Purchases:

During the first quarter of 2011, the Company purchased two parcels of land with standing timber for $592,750.  Approximately 320 acres were purchased for $330,665 and the standing timber was valued at $262,085 based on timber cruises.
 
Note 5:       Subsequent Event:

On October 7, 2011, the Company purchased eight separate tracts of land totaling approximately 800 acres, all of which are located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, for approximately $1,280,000.  Management has estimated that approximately $382,000 of standing timber exists on the acquired tracts at acquisition date.  The remainder of the purchase price, $898,000, was allocated to the land purchased.  The Company paid cash for the purchased tracts.

 
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Item 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations

Revenue

Revenues for the first nine months of 2011 increased by $101,960 from the revenues for the first nine months of 2010 to $1,333,406.

Oil and gas revenues increased by $171,557 to $1,200,186 in 2011.  Oil and gas revenues consists of royalty, lease rental and geophysical revenue.  Royalty revenue increased by $134,569 and lease rentals increased by $18,533 from 2010.  Geophysical revenues increased by $18,455 from 2010.

Gas production decreased by 1,058 MCF, and the average gas sales price per MCF decreased by 9.28% resulting in a decrease in gas revenue of $30,952. Revenue from oil production increased by $167,664, due to an increase of 53.14% in the average barrel sales price and a decrease in production of approximately 1,378 barrels.  Revenues from plant products decreased by $2,143 from 2010 revenues.

The following schedule summarizes barrels and MCF produced and average price per barrel and per MCF.

   
Nine Months
Ended
09/30/11
   
Nine Months
Ended
09/30/10
 
Net gas produced (MCF)
    48,372       49,430  
Average gas sales price (per MCF)(1)
  $ 5.05     $ 5.57  
                 
Net oil produced (Bbl)(2)
    7,279       8,657  
Average oil sales price (per Bbl)(1,2)
  $ 103.15     $ 67.36  
 
 
Notes to above schedule:
 
(1) Before deduction of production and severance taxes.
 
(2) Excludes plant products.
 
Timber revenue decreased from $132,842 to $86,632 in 2011.  Generally, timber prices have been depressed for the last several years and the Company has elected to only harvest timber for internal maintenance programs for age class timber and storm protection measures.

Agriculture revenue decreased $23,387 to $46,588 in 2011, primarily due to lower farm rental rates.

Costs and Expenses

Oil and gas production costs, primarily severance taxes, increased by $8,667 in 2011. This increase is directly related to higher oil and gas revenues.

Timber expenses increased by $18,347 in 2011 due to a timber cruise mapping project and maintenance costs.

General and administrative expenses increased by $18,070 primarily due to a one time public company compliance expense of $17,500.
 
 
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Financial Condition

Current assets and certificates of deposit non-current totaled $6,509,325 and total liabilities equaled $336,645 at September 30, 2011.  Management believes existing cash and investments together with funds generated from operations should be sufficient to meet operating requirements and provide funds for strategic acquisitions.

The Company declared and paid another seven cents per common share during the quarter ended September 30, 2011. It is anticipated that the Company will be able to continue paying a seven cents per common share dividend each quarter.  From time to time, the Company may elect to pay an extra dividend.  In determining if an extra dividend will be declared, the Board of Directors will take into consideration the Company’s current liquidity and capital resources and the availability of suitable timberland that has mineral potential.

Issues and Uncertainties

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially because of issues and uncertainties such as those discussed below, which, among others, should be considered in evaluating the Company’s financial outlook.

Revenues from oil and gas provide most of the Company’s income.  All of these revenues come from wells operated by other companies from property belonging to CKX Lands, Inc.  Consequently, these revenues fluctuate due to changes in oil and gas prices and changes in the operations of the other companies.
 
Item 3.
Not applicable.
 
Item 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation, performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by the report.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no significant changes with respect to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter covered by this report.
 
 
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Part II.  Other Information

 
Item 1 – 5.
Not Applicable
 
Item 6.
EXHIBITS
 
 
3.1
Restated/Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)-1 to Form 10 filed April 29, 1981.

 
3.2
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3.2) to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2003.

 
3.3
By-Laws of the Registrant are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3.3) to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2003.

 
10.1
Contract to Purchase and Sell approximately 3,495 acres in Cameron Parish, Louisiana effective July 3, 2007 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10) to Form 10-QSB filed August 13, 2007.

 
10.2
Contract to purchase eight separate tracts of land, 800 acres, all of which are located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana effective October 7, 2011.

 
31.1
Certification of Joseph K. Cooper, President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.

 
31.2
Certification of Brian R. Jones, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.

 
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.
 
 
101.INS**
XBRL Instance
 
 
101.SCH**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 
101.CAL**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
 
 
101.DEF**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
 
 
101.LAB**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels
 
 
101.PRE**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation
 
** Information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 
 
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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
    CKX Lands, Inc.  
       
       
Date: November 10, 2011    
 
/s/ Joseph K. Cooper  
    Joseph K. Cooper  
    President and Chief Executive Officer  
       
     
       
Date: November 10, 2011   
 
/s/ Brian R. Jones  
    Brian R. Jones  
    Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer  
       

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