10-Q 1 gryphon10q033109.htm GRYPHON RESOURCES 10Q, 03.31.09 gryphon10q033109.htm

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
____________________________

FORM 10-Q
 
x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2009

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ___________________ TO ____________________
 
Commission File # 000-53371
 
GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
98-0465540
 (IRS Employer Identification Number)

1313 East Maple Street, Suite 201-462
Bellingham, Washington 98225
(Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code)

(360) 685-4238
 (Registrant’s telephone no., including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated file, or a smaller reporting company.

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
 
The issuer had 96,525,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of May 14, 2009.
 
 

 
 
 

GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)

 
 
 
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QII-09
Period Ended March 31, 2009

 
GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)

 
   
March 31, 2009
(unaudited)
    
September 30, 2008
(See Note 1)
  
ASSETS
            
             
CURRENT ASSETS
            
Cash
   $ 11,918     $ 33,895  
Prepaid expenses
     3,172       3,144  
Total current assets
     15,090       37,039  
Total assets
   $ 15,090     $ 37,039  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
                
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
                
Accounts payable
   $ 2,274     $ 2,646  
Accrued liabilities
     -       500  
Loans payable (Note 9)
     42,359       4,608  
Shareholder loans (Note 8)
     104,339       101,801  
Total current liabilities
     148,972       109,555  
Total liabilities
     148,972       109,555  
                 
COMMITTMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 1, 4, 7, 8 and 9)
   $ -     $ -  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
                
                 
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) (Note 4):
                
Common shares, 100,000,000 shares with par value $0.001 authorized, 96,525,000 shares issued and outstanding
   $ 4,950     $ 4,950  
Paid-in Capital
     46,550       46,550  
Accumulated deficit in the exploration stage
     (185,000 )     (124,016 )
Total Gryphon Resources, Inc. and Subsidiary equity
     (133,500 )     (72,516 )
Non-Controlling Interest (Note 4)
     (382 )     -  
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
     (133,882 )     (72,516 )
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
   $ 15,090     $ 37,039  


 
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements


GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
 
(Unaudited)

   
Three months
ended
March 31, 2009
    
Three months
ended
March 31, 2008
    
Six months
ended
March 31, 2009
    
Six months
ended
March 31, 2008
    
January 16, 2006(inception) through
March 31, 2009
  
                               
EXPENSES:
                              
Exploration expenses
   $ 11,056     $ -     $ 11,715     $ -     $ 14,171  
Salaries and wages
     15,044       -       18,348       -       23,422  
Professional and consultant fees
     7,725       2,079       10,725       9,479       85,172  
Administrative expenses
     4,004       2,300       9,184       2,562       30,301  
Investor relations
     5,889       -       8,270       -       8,270  
Mineral properties impairment
     -       18,998       -       18,998       18,998  
Total expenses
     43,718       23,377       58,242       31,039       180,334  
Net (loss) from Operations
   $ (43,718 )   $ (23,377 )   $ (58,242 )   $ (31,039 )   $ (180,334 )
                                         
Interest expense
     (1,544 )     (381 )     (2,940 )     (700 )     (5,411 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment
     (113 )     -       (184 )     -       363  
Net (Loss)
   $ (45,375 )   $ (23,758 )   $ (61,366 )   $ (31,739 )   $ (185,382 )
Less: Net Loss attributable to Non-Controlling Interest (Note 4)
     302       n/a       382       n/a       382  
Net Income (loss) attributable to Gryphon Resources, Inc. and Subsidiary (Note 4)
     (45,073 )     (23,758 )     (60,984 )     (31,739 )     (185,000 )
                                         
Loss per common share, basic and diluted attributable to Gryphon Resources, Inc. and Subsidiary
(Note 4)
   $ Nil     $ Nil     $ Nil     $ Nil          
                                         
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted
     96,525,000       96,525,000       96,525,000       96,525,000          





 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements


GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
 
(Unaudited)

   
Six months
ended
March 31, 2009
    
Six months
ended
March 31, 2008
    
January 16, 2006
(inception) through
March 31, 2009
  
                   
Cash flows from operating activities:
                  
Net loss for the period
   $ (61,366 )   $ (31,739 )   $ (185,382 )
Reconciling adjustments:
                        
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
                        
Accrued interest on shareholder loans
     2,538       700       4,991  
Accrued interest on loans
     402       —       420  
Property abandonments
     —       18,998       18,998  
Net change in operating assets and liabilities
                        
Prepaid expenses
     (28 )     (1,941 )     (3,172 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
     (872 )     (11,520 )     2,274  
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
     (59,326 )     (25,502 )     (161,871 )
                         
Cash flows from investing activities:
                        
Purchase of mineral properties
     —       —       (18,998 )
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
     —       —       (18,998 )
                         
Cash flows from financing activities:
                        
Common stock issued for cash
     —       —       51,500  
Loans
     37,349       —       41,939  
Shareholder loans
     —       25,420       99,348  
Net cash provided by financing activities
     37,349       25,420       192,787  
                         
Net increase (decrease) in cash
     (21,977 )     (82 )     11,918  
                         
Cash, beginning of period
     33,895       11,208       —  
                         
Cash, end of period
   $ 11,918     $ 11,126     $ 11,918  


 


The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements


GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)

(Unaudited)


Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The consolidated unaudited financial statements included herein have been prepared by Gryphon Resources, Inc. and its subsidiary (collectively the “Company”) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted as allowed by such rules and regulations, and the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. On April 28, 2008 the Company incorporated a Turkish company named APM Madencilik Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi. (“APM”) as a 99% owned subsidiary. The consolidated unaudited financial statements of the Company as of March 31, 2009 have been prepared without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission. These financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis and include all accounts of both the Company and its subsidiary. The remaining 1% interest in APM is held by our President, who is a Turkish citizen.

It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the September 30, 2008 audited financial statements and the accompanying notes included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. In management’s opinion all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial statements are of a normal recurring nature and are reflected in the interim periods included.

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

This summary of significant accounting policies is presented to assist in understanding Gryphon Resources Inc.’s financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements, which are stated in U.S. Dollars.

The financial statements reflect the following significant accounting policies:

Exploration Stage Company

The Company is an exploration stage company as defined by SEC Industry Guide 7, and follows the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 7, where applicable. The Company is devoting substantially all of its present efforts to establish a new business and none of its planned principal operations have commenced. As an exploration stage enterprise, the Company discloses the deficit accumulated during the exploration stage and the cumulative statements of operations and cash flows from inception to the current balance sheet date.
 


GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


Exploration Rights and Mineral Property Rights Acquisitions and Exploration Expenditures

Exploration rights and mineral property rights acquisitions include acquired interests in production, development and exploration stage properties (“Acquired Interests”). As required by FASB EITF 04-2, Acquired Interests are capitalized at their fair value at the acquisition date, either as an individual asset purchase or as part of a business combination. Acquired Interests are capitalized when the Company has fully acquired legal title to the Acquired Interests and has attained the legal right to initiate exploration activities or begin mining. In situations where the Company has not acquired full legal title to Acquired Interests, the Company follows a policy of expensing payments made toward acquisition of exploration licenses.

Until the Company has established the existence of proven or probable mineral reserves, as defined by Industry Guide 7, costs for exploration will be expensed and recorded as ‘Exploration Costs’. At such time that the Company has established the existence of proven or probable reserves,  mine development costs incurred either to develop new ore deposits, expand the capacity of mines, or to develop mine areas substantially in advance of current production, will be capitalized and recorded as ‘Development Costs’.

Management periodically reviews the carrying value of its investments in exploration licenses with internal and external mining related professionals.  A decision to abandon, reduce or expand a specific project is based upon many factors including general and specific assessments of mineral deposits, anticipated future mineral prices, anticipated future costs of exploring, developing and operating a production mine, the expiration term and ongoing expenses of maintaining exploration licenses and the general likelihood that the Company will continue exploration on such project. The Company does not set a predetermined holding period for exploration licenses with unproven deposits, however, exploration licenses which have not demonstrated suitable metal concentrations at the conclusion of each phase of an exploration program are to be re-evaluated to determine if future exploration is warranted. Additionally, at such time as the Company has capitalized properties, it will periodically undertake to determine whether there has been any impairment in value; and that the carrying values of the properties are appropriate. All long-lived assets will be reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances change which indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

At such time as it has capitalized properties, the Company will evaluate the carrying value of capitalized mining costs and related property, plant and equipment costs, to determine if these costs are in excess of their net recoverable amount whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The periodic evaluation of carrying value of capitalized costs and any related property, plant and equipment costs are based upon expected future cash flows and/or estimated salvage value in accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets.

If an area of interest is abandoned or it is determined that its carrying value cannot be supported by future production or sale, the related costs will be charged against operations in the year of abandonment or determination of value. The amounts recorded for exploration expenses represent costs to date and do not necessarily reflect present or future values.
 


GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


The Company’s exploration activities and are subject to various laws and regulations governing protection of the environment. These laws are continually changing, generally becoming more restrictive. The Company expects in the future to make expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations.

At such time as the Company has capitalized properties, the accumulated costs of properties that are developed to the stage of commercial production will be amortized to operations through unit-of-production depletion.

Consolidation of Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its 99% owned subsidiary APM Madencilik Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi. All inter-company accounts have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share

Basic net loss per share is computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share”. Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss available to common stockholders by common stock equivalents. At March 31, 2009, the Company did not have any common stock equivalents outstanding.

Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The  carrying  value  of  accounts  payable,  and  other  financial  instruments reflected  in  the  financial  statements  approximates  fair  value  due  to the short-term maturity of the instruments. It is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.

Income Taxes

The Company has adopted SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, which requires the Company to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted rates in effect in the years during which the differences are expected to reverse and upon the possible realization of net operating loss carry-forwards.
 


GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY 
(An Exploration Stage Company)
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


Valuation of Long-Lived Assets

The Company periodically analyzes its long-lived assets for potential impairment, assessing the appropriateness of lives and recoverability of un-depreciated balances through measurement of undiscounted operation cash flows on a basis consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Start-up Costs

The Company has adopted FASB Statement of Position No. 98-5 ("SOP 98-5"), "Reporting the Costs of Start-Up Activities." SOP 98-5 requires that all non-governmental entities expense the cost of start-up activities, including organizational costs as those costs are incurred.

Foreign Currency Translation

The Company’s functional and reporting currency is the United States dollar. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated in accordance with SFAS No. 52 Foreign Currency Translation, using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Historical cost balances are re-measured using historical exchange rates. Gains and losses arising on settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in the determination of income.  Foreign currency transactions are primarily undertaken in either Canadian dollars or Turkish Lira. The Company has not to the date of these financial statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers cash and cash equivalents to consist of cash on hand and demand deposits in banks with an initial maturity of 90 days or less.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

Note 3 – Going Concern

Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America contemplate the continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has accumulated operating losses since its inception and has limited business operations, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The continuation of the Company is dependent upon the continuing financial support of investors and stockholders of the Company. As of March 31, 2009 we projected the Company would need additional cash resources to operate during the upcoming 12 months and would raise this capital through shareholder loans from
 


GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY 
(An Exploration Stage Company)
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


our President. The Company intends to attempt to acquire additional operating capital through private equity offerings to the public and existing investors to fund its business plan. However, there is no assurance that equity or debt offerings will be successful in raising sufficient funds to assure the eventual profitability of the Company. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.

Note 4 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements”. This Statement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The effective date of this Statement is the same as that of the related Statement 141(R). This Statement shall be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which this Statement is initially applied, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements. The presentation and disclosure requirements shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. A non-controlling interest, sometimes called a minority interest, is the portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent. The objective of this Statement is to improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards by requiring, among other things, that: (i) The ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent be clearly identified, labelled, and presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, but separate from the parent’s equity; and (ii) the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the non-controlling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income. The Company has adopted this Statement and this adoption resulted in small changes to the presentation of its balance sheet and statement of operations.

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on these financial statements.

Note 5 – Stock Dividend

On June 23, 2008, the Company declared an 18.5 for 1 stock dividend. The Record and Payment date for this stock dividend were July 3, 2008 and July 7, 2008 respectively. The Company instructed its Transfer Agent to round up to one for any fractional interest which resulted in the calculation of the dividend. This dividend had the effect of increasing the issued and outstanding share capital of the Company from 4,950,000 shares to 96,525,000 shares. All references to stock issued and stock outstanding have been retroactively adjusted as if the stock dividend had taken place on January 16, 2006 (inception).

 
 


GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY 
(An Exploration Stage Company)
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
 
Note 6 - Impairment of Mineral Properties

During the period ended June 30, 2008, the Company undertook a review of the Company’s exploration projects and determined the Company should not proceed with the exploration of three gold property claims in the Province of Saskatchewan. As a result, an impairment charge was recorded and the related mineral property assets were removed from the accounting records of the Company.

Note 7 – Non-Controlling Interest

On April 28, 2008, the Company incorporated a Turkish company named APM Madencilik Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi (“APM”) as a 99% owned subsidiary. The remaining 1% interest in APM is held by our President.

Note 8 – Shareholder Loan

As at March 31, 2009, the Company had one related party shareholder loan outstanding of $104,339 which included $4,991 of accrued interest. This loan accrues simple interest at 5% per annum, is uncollateralized, and has no fixed repayment date.

Note 9 – Loan Payable

As at March 31, 2009, the Company had an outstanding loan payable of $42,359 which included $420 of accrued interest. This loan is owed to a private company in Turkey, accrues interest at 5% per annum, is uncollateralized, and has no fixed repayment date.

Note 10 - Mineral Properties Rights Acquisition

On April 28, 2008, the Company’s President transferred into the Company’s subsidiary certain mining license rights in Turkey which have no accounting value at present. No financial data pertaining to this transaction has been incorporated into these financial statements.




 



This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" relating to the registrant which represent the registrant's current expectations or beliefs including, statements concerning registrant’s operations, performance, financial condition and growth. For this purpose, any statement contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may", "anticipation", "intend", "could", "estimate", or "continue" or the negative or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, such as credit losses, dependence on management and key personnel and variability of quarterly results, ability of registrant to continue its growth strategy and competition, certain of which are beyond the registrant's control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes and results could differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

Overview

Gryphon Resources, Inc. (“Gryphon”, “We”, or the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on January 16, 2006. On April 28, 2008 we incorporated a Turkish company named APM Madencilik Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi. (“APM”) as a 99% owned subsidiary. Our financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis and include all accounts of both the Company and its subsidiary.

We are a mineral exploration company and are seeking mineral exploration opportunities in Turkey.

Since inception the Company has not been involved in any bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceedings.

Since inception the Company has not been involved in any reclassification, consolidation, or merger arrangements.

The Company’s common stock is traded in the NASD Over-The-Counter market under the symbol “GRYO”

Results of Operations for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008 and the period from January 16, 2006 (inception) to March 31, 2009 (the “Exploration Stage Period”)

Revenues

Since inception we have earned $nil in revenues.

Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses are classified into six categories:

-  Exploration expenses
-  Salaries and wages
-  Professional and consultant fees
-  Administrative expenses
-  Investor Relations
-  Mineral Properties Impairment
 


Exploration Expenses
Exploration expenses have been composed of fees for geological services and assays. Exploration expenses were $11,056 and $11,715 versus $nil and $nil for the three and six month periods ending March 31, 2009 versus March 31, 2008. For the Exploration Stage Period exploration expenses totaled $14,171. During upcoming quarters, we project exploration expenses will increase substantially as we implement our development plans.

Salaries and Wages
Salaries and Wages are composed of wage costs for our CEO, a geological specialist, office staff and contracted administrative support. Salaries and Wages were $15,044 and $18,348 versus $nil and $nil for the three and six month periods ending March 31, 2009 versus March 31, 2008. For the Exploration Stage Period salaries and wages totaled $23,422. During upcoming quarters, we project salaries and wages will increase substantially as we implement our development plans.

Professional and Consultant Fees
Professional and consultant fees were $7,725 and $10,725 versus $2,079 and $9,479 for the three and six month periods ending March 31, 2009 versus March 31, 2008. For the Exploration Stage Period professional and consultant fees totaled $85,172. During the current period professional fees were composed of auditor, accounting and legal fees. During upcoming quarters, we project professional fees will remain at current levels.

Administrative Expenses
Administrative expenses were $4,004 and $9,184 versus $2,300 and $2,562 for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2009 versus March 31, 2008. For the Exploration Stage Period administrative expenses totaled $30,301. Administrative fees were primarily composed of office expenses for our subsidiary in Turkey and filing costs related to our financial statements. During upcoming quarters, we project administration expenses will increase substantially as we implement our development plans.

Investor Relations
Investor relations expenses were $5,889 and $8,270 versus $nil and $nil for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2009 versus March 31, 2008. For the Exploration Stage Period investor relations expenses totaled $8,270. Investor relations expenses are composed of fees for press releases, website maintenance and investor communication initiatives. During upcoming quarters, we project investor relations expenses will increase substantially as we implement our development plans.

Mineral Properties Impairment
The mineral property impairment related to the abandonment of three gold property claims in the Province of Saskatchewan totaling $18,998.

Net Losses
We incurred net losses of $(45,375) and $(61,366) versus $(23,758) and $(31,739) for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2009 versus March 31, 2008. For the Exploration Stage Period net losses totaled $(185,382). For the six month period ended March 31, 2009, the non-controlling interest share of these losses totaled $(382).

Material Events and Uncertainties

Our operating results are difficult to forecast.  Our prospects should be evaluated in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties commonly encountered by comparable early stage companies in mineral resource markets. There can be no assurance that we will successfully address such risks, expenses and difficulties and cannot assure you that we will become profitable in the future.

 


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Since the date of our incorporation, we have raised $51,500 though private placements of our common shares; $99,348 through shareholder loans, and $41,943 via Loans. As of March 31, 2009 we had cash on hand of $11,918 and a prepaid expense balance of $3,172. We project we will need to raise additional funds during the coming twelve months and expect we will receive sufficient shareholder loans from our President to cover our operating requirements. However, we also project we will need to attempt to raise additional equity to provide the funds necessary to explore and develop our current property and have plans to pursue further sales of common shares to existing shareholders and the public.


EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATION RISK

Our reporting currency is United States Dollars. Our transactions are primarily conducted in US$ but also include transactions in other currencies, notably the Turkish Lira and Canadian Dollar. Foreign currency rate fluctuations may have a material impact on the Company’s financial reporting. These fluctuations may have positive or negative impacts on the results of operations of the Company.

We have not entered into derivative contracts either to hedge existing risk or for speculative purposes.


Management’s Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
At the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (the “Certifying Officers”) of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) under the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the Certifying Officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the disclosure controls and procedures in place were not effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Section 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company's CFO to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company's financial statements for external reporting purposes in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 


As of the Evaluation Date, management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on the framework established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on the criteria established by COSO management concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of the Evaluation Date, as a result of the identification of the significant deficiencies in internal control as described below.

Specifically, management identified the following significant control deficiencies. (i) The Company has not properly segregated duties as one or two individuals initiate, authorize, and complete all transactions. The Company has not implemented measures that would prevent the individuals from overriding the internal control system. The Company does not believe that this control deficiency has resulted in deficient financial reporting because the Chief Financial Officer is aware of his responsibilities under the SEC's reporting requirements and personally certifies the financial reports. (ii) The Company has installed accounting software that does not prevent erroneous or unauthorized changes to previous reporting periods and does not provide an adequate audit trail of entries made in the accounting software.

A material weakness is a significant deficiency or combination of significant deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Accordingly, while the Company has identified certain significant internal control deficiencies in its system of internal control over financial reporting, it believes that it has taken reasonable steps to ascertain that the financial information contained in this report is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that no material weaknesses in internal control exist. Management has determined that current resources would be appropriately applied elsewhere and when resources permit, they will alleviate the significant control deficiencies through various steps.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
During the second quarter of the Company’s fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, no material changes were made to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting

Remediation Plan

Addition of staff
We have identified that additional staff will be required to properly segment the accounting duties of the Company. However, we do not currently have resources to fulfill this part of our plan and will be addressing this matter once sufficient resources are available.






 



 
There is no litigation pending or threatened by or against us.
 

The following risk factors should be considered in connection with an evaluation of our business:

THE COMPANY'S LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO JUDGE ITS PROSPECTS.

The Company has a limited operating history upon which an evaluation of the Company, its current business and its prospects can be based. You should consider any purchase of the Company's shares in light of the risks, expenses and problems frequently encountered by all companies in the early stages of its corporate development.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES ARE UNCERTAIN.

For the six months ended March 31, 2009, the Company had a Net Loss of $(61,366). The Company may need to raise additional capital by way of an offering of equity securities, an offering of debt securities, or by obtaining financing through a bank or other entity. The Company has not established a limit as to the amount of debt it may incur nor has it adopted a ratio of its equity to debt allowance. If the Company needs to obtain additional financing, there is no assurance that financing will be available from any source, that it will be available on terms acceptable to us, or that any future offering of securities will be successful. If additional funds are raised through the issuance of equity securities, there may be a significant dilution in the value of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The Company could suffer adverse consequences if it is unable to obtain additional capital which would cast substantial doubt on its ability to continue its operations and growth.

THE VALUE AND TRANSFERABILITY OF THE COMPANY'S SHARES MAY BE ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY THE LIMITED TRADING MARKET FOR ITS SHARES AND THE PENNY STOCK RULES.

There is only a limited trading market for the Company's shares. The Company's common stock is traded in the over-the-counter market and "bid" and "asked" quotations regularly appear on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "GRYO". There can be no assurance that the Company's common stock will trade at prices at or above its present level and an inactive or illiquid trading market may have an adverse impact on the market price. In addition, holders of the Company's common stock may experience substantial difficulty in selling their securities as a result of the "penny stock rules" which restrict the ability of brokers to sell certain securities of companies whose assets or revenues fall below the thresholds established by those rules.

 


FUTURE SALES OF SHARES MAY ADVERSELY IMPACT THE VALUE OF THE COMPANY'S STOCK.

If required, the Company may seek to raise additional capital through the sale of common stock. Future sales of shares by the Company or its stockholders could cause the market price of its common stock to decline.

MINERAL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ARE SPECULATIVE IN NATURE.

Resource exploration and development is a speculative business, characterized by a number of significant risks including, among other things, unprofitable efforts resulting not only from the failure to discover mineral deposits but from finding mineral deposits which, though present, are insufficient in quantity and quality to return a profit from production. The marketability of minerals acquired or discovered by the Company may be affected by numerous factors which are beyond the control of the Company and which cannot be accurately predicted, such as market fluctuations, the proximity and capacity of milling facilities, mineral markets and processing equipment and such other factors as government regulations, including regulations relating to royalties, allowable production, importing and exporting of minerals and environmental protection, the combination of which factors may result in the Company not receiving an adequate return of investment capital.

Substantial expenditures are required to establish ore reserves through drilling, to develop metallurgical processes to extract the metal from the ore and, in the case of new properties, to develop the mining and processing facilities and infrastructure at any site chosen for mining. Although substantial benefits may be derived from the discovery of a major mineralized deposit, no assurance can be given that minerals will be discovered in sufficient quantities and grades to justify commercial operations or that funds required for development can be obtained on a timely basis. Estimates of reserves, mineral deposits and production costs can also be affected by such factors as environmental permitting regulations and requirements, weather, environmental factors, unforeseen technical difficulties, unusual or unexpected geological formations and work interruptions. In addition, the grade of ore ultimately mined may differ from that indicated by drilling results. Short term factors relating to reserves, such as the need for orderly development of ore bodies or the processing of new or different grades, may also have an adverse effect on mining operations and on the results of operations. Material changes in ore reserves, grades, stripping ratios or recovery rates may affect the economic viability of any project.

THE COMPANY WILL BE SUBJECT TO OPERATING HAZARDS AND RISKS WHICH MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL CONDITION.

Mineral exploration involves many risks, which even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to overcome. The Company's operations will be subject to all the hazards and risks normally incidental to exploration, development and production of metals, such as unusual or unexpected formations, cave-ins or pollution, all of which could result in work stoppages, damage to property and possible environmental damage. The Company does not have general liability insurance covering its operations and does not presently intend to obtain liability insurance as to such hazards and liabilities. Payment of any liabilities as a result could have a materially adverse effect upon the Company's financial condition

 


THE COMPANY'S ACTIVITIES WILL BE SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER INDUSTRY REGULATIONS WHICH COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE COMPANY.

The Company's activities are subject to environmental regulations promulgated by government agencies from time to time. Environmental legislation generally provides for restrictions and prohibitions on spills, releases or emissions of various substances produced in association with certain mining industry operations, such as seepage from tailing disposal areas, which would result in environmental pollution. A breach of such legislation may result in imposition of fines and penalties. In addition, certain types of operations require the submission and approval of environmental impact assessments. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner which means stricter standards and enforcement, fines and penalties for non-compliance are more stringent. Environmental assessments of proposed projects carry a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and directors, officers and employees. The cost of compliance with changes in governmental regulations could have an adverse effect on the financial condition of the Company.

The operations of the Company include exploration and development activities and commencement of production on its properties, require permits from various federal, state, provincial and local governmental authorities and such operations are and will be governed by laws and regulations governing prospecting, development, mining, production, exports, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances, land use, environmental protection, mine safety and other matters. Companies engaged in the development and operation of mines and related facilities generally experience increased costs and delays in production and other schedules as a result of the need to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permits.

Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed, and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment, or remedial actions. Parties engaged in mining operations may be required to compensate those suffering loss or damage by reason of the mining activities and may have civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed for violations of applicable laws or regulations and, in particular, environmental laws.

COMPETITION MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO ACQUIRE ATTRACTIVE PRECIOUS METALS PROPERTIES, WHICH MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS.

Significant and increasing competition exists for the limited number of precious metals acquisition opportunities available. As a result of this competition, some of which is with large established mining companies with substantial capabilities and greater financial and technical resources than the Company, the Company may be unable to acquire attractive precious metals properties on terms it considers acceptable. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that any exploration program intended by the Company on properties it intends to acquire will yield any reserves or result in any commercial mining operation.

DOWNWARD FLUCTUATIONS IN METAL PRICES MAY SEVERELY REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE COMPANY.

The Company has no control over the fluctuations in the prices of the metals for which it is exploring.  A significant decline in such prices would severely reduce the value of the Company.
 


THE COMPANY CURRENTLY RELIES ON CERTAIN KEY INDIVIDUALS AND THE LOSS OF ONE OF THESE CERTAIN KEY INDIVIDUALS COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE COMPANY.

The Company's success depends to a certain degree upon certain key members of the management. These individuals are a significant factor in the Company's growth and success. The loss of the service of members of the management and advisory board could have a material adverse effect on the Company. In particular, the success of the Company is highly dependent upon the efforts of the President & CEO, CFO, PAO, Treasurer & Secretary, Chair & Director of the Company, the loss of whose services would have a material adverse effect on the success and development of the Company. 

THE COMPANY DOES NOT MAINTAIN KEY MAN INSURANCE TO COMPENSATE THE COMPANY FOR THE LOSS OF CERTAIN KEY INDIVIDUALS.

The Company does not anticipate having key man insurance in place in respect of its senior officers or personnel, although the Board has discussed and investigated the prospect of obtaining key man insurance for our CEO.

WE ARE AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY, AND THERE IS NO ASSURANCE THAT A COMMERCIALLY VIABLE DEPOSIT OR "RESERVE" EXISTS ON ANY PROPERTIES FOR WHICH THE COMPANY HAS, OR MIGHT OBTAIN, AN INTEREST.

The Company is an exploration stage company and cannot give assurance that a commercially viable deposit, or “reserve,” exists on any properties for which the Company currently has (through an option) or may have (through potential future joint venture agreements or acquisitions) an interest. Therefore, determination of the existence of a reserve depends on appropriate and sufficient exploration work and the evaluation of legal, economic, and environmental factors. If the Company fails to find a commercially viable deposit on any of its properties, its financial condition and results of operations will be materially adversely affected.

WE REQUIRE SUBSTANTIAL FUNDS MERELY TO DETERMINE WHETHER COMMERCIAL PRECIOUS METAL DEPOSITS EXIST ON OUR PROPERTIES.

Any potential development and production of the Company’s exploration properties depends upon the results of exploration programs and/or feasibility studies and the recommendations of duly qualified engineers and geologists. Such programs require substantial additional funds. Any decision to further expand the Company’s operations on these exploration properties is anticipated to involve consideration and evaluation of several significant factors including, but not limited to:

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Costs of bringing each property into production, including exploration work, preparation of production feasibility studies, and construction of production facilities;
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Availability and costs of financing;
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Ongoing costs of production;
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Market prices for the precious metals to be produced;
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Environmental compliance regulations and restraints; and
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Political climate and/or governmental regulation and control.

 


GENERAL MINING RISKS

Factors beyond our control may affect the marketability of any substances discovered from any resource properties the Company may acquire. Metal prices, in particular gold and silver prices, have fluctuated widely in recent years. Government regulations relating to price, royalties, and allowable production and importing and exporting of precious metals can adversely affect the Company. There can be no certainty that the Company will be able to obtain all necessary licenses and permits that may be required to carry out exploration, development and operations on any projects it may acquire and environmental concerns about mining in general continue to be a significant challenge for all mining companies.


The Company did not make any sales of equity securities during the quarter.


The Company has no senior securities outstanding.


During the quarter ended March 31, 2009, no matters were submitted to a vote of the Company's security holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.


(a)   During the quarter there was no information which would have been required to be filed via a report on Form 8-K which was not filed as such.

(b)   During the quarter there were no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

 
EXHIBIT INDEX


*    Filed as an exhibit to our registration statement on Form SB-2 filed February 26, 2006 and incorporated herein by this reference
 

 
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

GRYPHON RESOURCES, INC.

/s/ Serdar Kirmizioglu
Serdar Kirmizioglu
President & CEO, CFO
 
Dated: May 14, 2009







 



 

 
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