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Cadillac Ventures Inc. - Management'S Discussion and Analysis First Quarter Ended August 31, 2006
Cadillac Ventures Inc. - Management'S Discussion and Analysis First Quarter Ended August 31, 2006
Introduction
This management discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) of results, operations and financial
condition of Cadillac Ventures Inc. (“Cadillac”) (formerly Blue Power Energy Corporation)
the operating and financial results of the Company for the first quarter ended August 31,
2006. The MD&A supplements, but does not form part of the consolidated financial
statements of the Company, and should be read in conjunction with Cadillac’s
consolidated financial statements and related notes for the first quarter ended August
31, 2006, as well as the results of fiscal years 2006 and 2005. The Company prepares
and files its consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally
accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The currency referred to in this document is
the Canadian Dollar.
In the first quarter the Company closed a private placement financing for gross proceeds
of $125,000 at $0.08 per unit, each unit consisting of one share and one purchase
warrant, the purchase warrant exercisable $0.10 for 2 years. These funds will be used
by the Company to pay ongoing operating expenses which are not flow through eligible,
such as various professional fees.
During the first quarter the Company continued to evaluate historical information
available regarding the Company’s wholly owned New Alger property in order to
formulate an exploration strategy to commence in the fall of 2006, as well as examine
other opportunities open to the Company in order to add further shareholder value.
Additional Information
The Company incurred a net loss for the first quarter of $45,996 as opposed to a net
loss of $13,753 for the same period in fiscal 2006. The increase in the net loss for the
first quarter of fiscal 2007 is due to the increase in expenses experienced by the
Company caused by the Company actively focusing on adding shareholder value
through the acquisition of a mining property and resuming corporate activities. These
expenses include $24,189 in legal and audit fees incurred in the period, against none in
the corresponding period. Shareholder relations costs associated with listing and filing
fees were $12,681 in the current period, an increase over the fees of $2,880 in the
corresponding period. Management fees decreased from $6,000 in fiscal 2006 to
$3,500 in fiscal 2007. Accounting and corporate service fees also decreased to $2,857
in the current period against $4,873 in fiscal 2006. The Company also incurred Office
and general costs of $2,769 in the current period, against none in 2006. The Company
has experienced this increase in costs and at the same time the Company has raised
further funds for the operations of the Company as described in the Overview of the first
quarter above. The Company expects that the ongoing expenses of the Company will
continue at these levels, and/or increase as the activity level of the Company increases.
The Company intends to continue to raise equity funds in order to meet these expenses,
if the Company were unable to raise these funds on an ongoing basis then the ability of
the Company to continue it’s business could be affected.
The only mineral property held by the Company is the New Alger property, acquired
through the acquisition of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary in April 2006. The
Company has been examining historical information available regarding this property, as
well as recommendations made in the 43-101 report filed by the Company and available
on SEDAR. Initially this program will consist of re-establishing the historical grid on the
property and cutting applicable lines, and an initial survey of the property. It is expected
that once this work is completed the results of the survey will be evaluated to select drill
targets, with drilling to occur shortly thereafter. The Company envisions that further
funds will be required to carry out a drill program of sufficient size, and will therefore
need to raise further equity through private placements issues. If the Company is unable
to raise these funds the Company will not be able to carry out this program once the
current flow-through funds are exhausted.
1.5 Summary of Quarterly Results
1.6 Liquidity
Cadillac Ventures Inc. had a cash balance of $175,177 at August 31, 2006, compared
with a cash balance of $74 at August 31, 2005. At August 31, 2006 the Company also
held a mineral asset with a cash valuation of $282,030 for a total asset valuation of
$466,016 at August 31, 2006, as compared to a total asset valuation of $1,649 at August
31, 2005. This valuation is a direct reflection of the financing activities undertaken by the
Company and the acquisition of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary which holds the
New Alger Property. Against this positive cash balance and asset base the Company
has liabilities which total $73,075 and are comprised of various professional fees and
costs associated with the re-organization, consolidation and requisite filings incurred in
conjunction with the newly active status of the Company.
The Company is continuing its efforts to raise funds for future developments and
operations and to meet its ongoing obligations as they arise. There is however, no
assurance that the Company will be successful in its efforts, in which case, the Company
may not be able to meet its obligations. The consolidated financial statements have
been prepared on a going concern basis as discussed in Note 1 of the August 31, 2006
consolidated financial statements.
Should the Company be unable to realize on its assets and discharge its liabilities in the
normal course of business, the net realizable value of its assets may be materially less
than the amounts recorded on the consolidated balance sheet.
At May 30, 2006 the Company had the following capital requirements under existing
arrangements.
a) Accounts payable in the normal course of business; and
The Company has the following transactions with related parties during the first quarter;
Billiken Management Services Inc., a Company in which Mr. Neil Novak’s wife is a
shareholder, was paid $183.16 in conjunction with office services rendered in the first
quarter.
Mr. Jim Voisin, the President, Neil Novak, a director and Nicole Brewster, a director of
the Company all participated in the private placement unit financing in June of 2006.
Both individuals participated in the financing under the same terms, conditions and price
as other investors.
Cadillac did not rely on any critical accounting estimates in the most fiscal year.
The Company’s current financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The carrying values
approximate the fair values of these financial instruments due to the short-term maturity
of these items.
1.15 Other MD&A Requirements
Cumulative
Investment
Since
Inception of
Balance Balance First Quarter the
Development
At At Investment Stage
(April 28,
New Alger Property 31-Aug-06 31-Aug-05 31-Aug-06 2006)
Expenses
Accounting and Corporate Services 2,857 4,873 29,445
Legal and audit 24,189 17,986
Management fees 3,500 6,000 6,892
Office and general 2,769 3,918
Shareholder relations 12,681 2,880 39,983
Total 45,996 13,753 98,224
Less: interest and other income 0 0 0
Less: future income tax recovery 0 0 (61,223)
Income or (loss) for the period 45,996 13,753 37,001
Disclosure of Outstanding Share Data
Common
Common Share
Common Shares and Common Share Warrants Shares Warrants
The Company is reliant upon additional equity financing in order to continue its’ business
and operations, as the Company is in the business of mineral exploration and at present
does not derive any income from any of it’s mineral assets. There is no guarantee that
future sources of funding will be available to the Company. If the Company is not able to
raise additional equity funding in the future the Company will be unable to carry out its’
business in the future.
Commodity Price Volatility
The price of various commodities which the Company is exploring for can fluctuate
drastically, and is beyond the Company’s control. The Company is specifically
concerned with the price of Gold, a commodity which fluctuates daily. While the
Company would benefit from an increase in the value of this metal, the Company could
be adversely affected by a decrease in the value of this metal.
Mineral Exploration
Mineral exploration involves a high degree of risk. Few properties that are explored are
ultimately developed into producing mines. Unusual or unexpected formations, formation
pressures, fires, power outages, labour disruptions, flooding, explosions, tailings
impoundment failures, cave-ins, landslides and the inability to obtain adequate
machinery, equipment or labour are some of the risks involved in mineral exploration
and exploitation activities. The Company has relied on and may continue to rely on
consultants and others for mineral exploration and exploitation expertise. Substantial
expenditures are required to establish mineral reserves and resources through drilling, to
develop metallurgical processes to extract the metal from the ore and, in the case of
some properties, to develop the mining and processing facilities and infrastructure at any
site chosen for mining, or to upgrade existing infrastructure. There can be no assurance
that the funds required to exploit any mineral reserves and resources discovered by the
Company will be obtained on a timely basis or at all. The economics of exploiting mineral
reserves and resources discovered by the Company are affected by many factors, many
outside the control of the Company, including the cost of operations, variations in the
grade of ore mined and metals recovered, price fluctuations in the metal markets, costs
of processing equipment, and other factors such as government regulations, including
regulations relating to royalties, allowable production, importing and exporting of
minerals and environmental protection. There can be no assurance that the Company’s
mineral exploration and exploitation activities will be successful.
Country Risk
The Company could be at risk regarding any political developments in the Country in
which it operates. At present the Company is only active in the Province of Quebec,
Canada.
Uninsurable Risks
The Company’s activities are subject to laws and regulations controlling not only mineral
exploration and exploitation activities themselves but also the possible effects of such
activities upon the environment. Environmental legislation may change and make the
mining and processing of ore uneconomic or result in significant environmental or
reclamation costs. Environmental legislation provides for restrictions and prohibitions on
spills, releases or emissions of various substances produced in association with certain
mineral exploitation activities, such as seepage from tailings disposal areas that could
result in environmental pollution. A breach of environmental legislation may result in the
imposition of fines and penalties or the suspension or closure of operations. In addition,
certain types of operations require the submission of environmental impact statements
and approval thereof by government authorities.
The Company’s activities are subject to wide variety of laws and regulations governing
health and worker safety, employment standards, waste disposal, protection of the
environment, protection of historic and archaeological sites, mine development and
protection of endangered and protected species and other matters. The Company is
required to have a wide variety of permits from governmental and regulatory authorities
to carry out its activities. These permits relate to virtually every aspect of the Company’s
exploration and exploitation activities. Changes in these laws and regulations or changes
in their enforcement or interpretation could result in changes in legal requirements or in
the terms of the Company’s permits that could have a significant adverse impact on the
Company’s existing or future operations or projects. Obtaining permits can be a
complex, time-consuming process. There can be no assurance that the Company will be
able to obtain the necessary permits on acceptable terms, in a timely manner or at all.
The costs and delays associated with obtaining permits and complying with these
permits and applicable laws and regulations could stop or materially delay or restrict the
Company from continuing or proceeding with existing or future operations or projects.
Any failure to comply with permits and applicable laws and regulations, even if
inadvertent, could result in the interruption or closure of operations or material fines,
penalties or other liabilities.
Potential Dilution
The issue of common shares of the Company upon the exercise of the options and
warrants will dilute the ownership interest of the Company’s current shareholders. The
Company may also issue additional option and warrants or additional common shares
from time to time in the future. If it does so, the ownership interest of the Company’s
then current shareholders could also be diluted.