Item 1. Business
Description of Business
MicroChannel Technologies Corporation (the “Company”) was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Energy Technologies, Inc. (formerly, Octillion Corp.). New Energy Technologies, Inc. (“New Energy”) spun off our issued and outstanding shares to New Energy’s shareholders on December 18, 2007. We were incorporated under the name MultiChannel Technologies Corporation on February 28, 2005 in the State of Nevada, and changed to our existing name, MicroChannel Technologies Corporation, on April 4, 2005.
We are not currently engaged in any business operations. We are, however, in the process of attempting to identify, locate, and if warranted, acquire new and potentially commercial opportunities. As of the filing date of this report, we have no agreement or understanding with any person regarding the acquisition by us of any new and potentially commercial opportunities.
There is no assurance that we will be able to identify and acquire any new and potentially commercial opportunities.
Research and Development
Research and development costs represent costs incurred pursuant to our former research agreement with Iowa State University Research Foundation (“ISURF”), which included salaries and benefits for research and development personnel, allocated overhead and facility occupancy costs, supplies, equipment purchase and repair, and other costs. Research and development costs are expensed when incurred, except for nonrefundable advance payments for future research and development activities which are capitalized and recognized as expense as the related services are performed.
We did not incur any research and development expense during the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011. Research and development expense from the period of inception (February 28, 2005) to August 31, 2012 was $175,839, comprised entirely of payments made pursuant to the ISURF Research Agreement.
Employees
As of August 31, 2012, we did not have any employees.
Item 2.
Item 2. Properties
Our corporate office is located at 9192 Red Branch Road, Suite 110, Columbia, MD, 21045. We are not currently charged rent to utilize this space.
Item 3.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As of the date of this report, we are not a party to any material pending legal proceedings or government actions, including any bankruptcy, receivership, or similar proceedings. In addition, management is not aware of any known litigation or liabilities involving the operators of our properties that could affect our operations. Should any liabilities incur in the future, they will be accrued based on management’s best estimate of the potential loss. As such, there is no adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flow at this time. Furthermore, we do not believe that there are any proceedings to which any of our directors, officers, or affiliates, or any beneficial owner of record of more than five percent of our common stock, or any associate of any such director, officer, affiliate, or security holder is a party adverse or has a material interest adverse to us.
PART II
ITEM 5.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets Group, Inc. OTCQBTM tier (the “OTCQB”) under the symbol “MCTC.”
The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices for our common stock for each quarter during the past two fiscal years as quoted on the OTCQB. These prices reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions:
On November 7, 2012, the closing price of our common stock was $0.01 per share.
As of November 7, 2012, there were approximately 36 stockholders of record of our common stock.
Transfer Agent
Our transfer agent is Holladay Stock Transfer, Inc., having an office at 2939 N. 67 Place, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251.
Dividend Policy
We have not paid any dividends on our common stock and our board of directors presently intends to continue a policy of retaining earnings, if any, for use in our operations. The declaration and payment of dividends in the future, of which there can be no assurance, will be determined by the board of directors in light of conditions then existing, including earnings, financial condition, capital requirements and other factors. The Nevada Revised Statutes prohibit us from declaring dividends where, if after giving effect to the distribution of the dividend:
·We would not be able to pay our debts as they become due in the usual course of business; or
·Our total assets would be less than the sum of our total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed to satisfy the rights of stockholders who have preferential rights superior to those receiving the distribution.
Except as set forth above, there are no restrictions that currently materially limit our ability to pay dividends or which we reasonably believe are likely to limit materially the future payment of dividends on common stock.
Our Board of Directors has the right to authorize the issuance of preferred stock, without further stockholder approval, the holders of which may have preferences over the holders of the common stock as to payment of dividends.
Item 7.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial condition and results of operations
Overview
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the accompanying notes to the financial statements included in this Form 10-K.
The MD&A is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Background
We were formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Energy Technologies, Inc. (“New Energy”). New Energy spun off its issued and outstanding shares to New Energy’s shareholders on December 18, 2007. We were incorporated under the name MultiChannel Technologies Corporation on February 28, 2005 in the State of Nevada, and changed to our existing name, MicroChannel Technologies Corporation, on April 4, 2005.
We are not currently engaged in any business operations. We are, however, in the process of attempting to identify, locate, and if warranted, acquire new and potentially commercial opportunities. As of filing date of this report, we have no agreement or understanding with any person regarding the acquisition by us of any new and potentially commercial opportunities.
Results of Operations
Years Ended August 31, 2012 and 2011
Below is a summary of our operating expenses for the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011:
Director and Officer Fees
Mr. David Gamache, our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), and one of our directors receives $500 per month for his services as both an executive officer and a director.
A non-employee director receives $250 per month for services as a director.
During the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, we incurred $9,600 and $9,000, respectively, as compensation for services provided to us by Mr. Gamache. The increase of $600 is due to compensation provided to Mr. Gamache for supplemental services that he rendered in addition to the executive consulting and director services he has historically provided.
During both of the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, we incurred $3,000 as compensation for services provided to us by our non-employee director.
Professional Fees
Professional fees primarily consist of accounting, audit, tax, legal, and fees related to the filing of documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Professional fees for the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, were $43,334 and $38,372, respectively. The increase of $4,962 is substantially due to the increase in legal fees of $5,346 as a result of legal services provided in connection with the identification of new commercial opportunities and an increase in filing fees of $1,682 due to the XBRL filing requirement. Offsetting these increases is a reduction in accounting fees of $1,953 due to the decrease in business activity.
Other Operating Expenses
Other operating expenses primarily consist of postage and printing expenses and business license and registration fees.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern. We have an accumulated deficit of $498,096 through August 31, 2012 and do not have positive cash flows from operating activities. We are a development stage company and expect to incur losses as we continue to identify and develop new commercial opportunities. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Management recognizes that in order to meet our capital requirements, and continue to operate, additional financing will be necessary. We are evaluating alternative sources of financing to improve our cash position and are undertaking efforts to raise capital, but there is no assurance that such additional funds will be available for us to finance our operations on acceptable terms, if at all. If we are unable to raise additional capital or generate positive cash flow, it is unlikely that we will be able to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Our principal source of liquidity is cash in the bank. At August 31, 2012, we had cash and cash equivalents of $66,612. We have financed our operations primarily from $400,000 received from New Energy, our former parent company. This amount was subsequently converted to equity as part of the spin-off in December 2007.
Net cash used in operating activities was $48,809 for the year ended August 31, 2012 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $53,043 for the year ended August 31, 2011. The increase of $4,234 is substantially due to the increase in the amount paid for professional fees.
Other Contractual Obligations
As of August 31, 2012, we do not have any contractual obligations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
We review new accounting standards as issued. Although some of these accounting standards issued or effective after the end of our previous fiscal year may be applicable to us, we have not identified any standards that we believe merit further discussion. We believe that none of the new standards will have a significant impact on our financial statements.
Item 8.
Item 8. Financial Statements
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors
MicroChannel Technologies Corporation
Columbia, Maryland
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of MicroChannel Technologies Corporation ("the Company") (a development stage company) as of August 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended, and for the cumulative period from February 28, 2005 (inception), to August 31, 2012. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company has determined that it is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of MicroChannel Technologies Corporation as of August 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, and for the cumulative period from February 28, 2005 (inception), to August 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has experienced recurring losses from operations since inception and has a substantial accumulated deficit. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/S/ PETERSON SULLIVAN LLP
Seattle, Washington
November 20, 2012
MICROCHANNEL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEETS
AUGUST 31, 2012 AND 2011
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)
MICROCHANNEL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2012 AND 2011
AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (FEBRUARY 28, 2005) TO AUGUST 31, 2012
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)
MICROCHANNEL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FROM INCEPTION (FEBRUARY 28, 2005) TO AUGUST 31, 2012
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)
MICROCHANNEL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2012 AND 2011
AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (FEBRUARY 28, 2005) TO AUGUST 31, 2012
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)
MICROCHANNEL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2012
Note 1. Organization and Description of Business
MicroChannel Technologies Corporation (the “Company”) was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Energy Technologies, Inc. (“New Energy”). New Energy spun off its issued and outstanding shares to New Energy’s shareholders on December 18, 2007. The Company was incorporated under the name MultiChannel Technologies Corporation on February 28, 2005 in the State of Nevada, and changed to its existing name on April 4, 2005.
The Company is not currently engaged in any business operations. It is, however, in the process of attempting to identify, locate, and if warranted, acquire new commercial opportunities.
Note 2. Going Concern Uncertainties
The Company is a development stage company, has not generated any revenues, has an accumulated deficit of $498,096 as of August 31, 2012, and does not have positive cash flows from operating activities. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which contemplates continuation of the Company as a going concern, which is dependent upon the Company’s ability to establish itself as a profitable business.
Due to the start-up nature of the Company’s business, the Company expects to incur additional losses as it continues to identify and develop new commercial opportunities. Management recognizes that in order to meet the Company’s capital requirements, and continue to operate, additional financing will be necessary. The Company expects to raise additional funds through private or public equity investments in order to expand the range and scope of its business operations. The Company will seek access to private or public equity but there is no assurance that such additional funds will be available for the Company to finance its operations on acceptable terms, if at all. Furthermore, there is no assurance that the net proceeds received from any successful financing arrangement will be sufficient to cover cash requirements of the Company’s operations. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital or generate positive cash flow, it is unlikely that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern.
In view of these conditions, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt and dependent upon achieving a profitable level of operations and on the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to fund ongoing operations. These financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments which will be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
Note 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. On occasion, the Company has amounts deposited with financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments and their liquidity. Management is of the opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of net operating loss and credit carryforwards and temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their respective financial reporting amounts measured at the current enacted tax rates. The Company records an estimated valuation allowance on its deferred income tax assets if it is not more likely than not that these deferred income tax assets will be realized.
The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of August 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company has not recorded any unrecognized tax benefits. See Note 5. Income Taxes.
Segment Reporting
The Company’s business currently operates in one segment.
Net Loss per Share
The computation of basic net loss per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares that were outstanding during the year. The computation of diluted net loss per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares used in the basic net loss per share calculation plus the number of common shares that would be issued assuming the exercise of all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding using the treasury stock method. See Note 4. Net Loss Per Share.
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
The Company reviews new accounting standards as issued. Although some of these accounting standards issued or effective after the end of the Company’s previous fiscal year may be applicable to the Company, it has not identified any standards that it believes merit further discussion. The Company believes that none of the new standards will have a significant impact on its financial statements.
Note 4. Net Loss Per Share
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. During the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded a net loss. The Company does not have any stock options or warrants outstanding that would be anti-dilutive. Therefore, basic and diluted net loss per share is the same for those periods.
For purposes of earnings per share computations, shares of common stock that are issuable at the end of a reporting period are included as outstanding.
Note 5. Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets at August 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
The net increase in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was $18,285 and $16,632 for the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011. The Company evaluates its valuation allowance requirements on an annual basis based on projected future operations. When circumstances change and this causes a change in management’s judgment about the realizability of deferred tax assets, the impact of the change on the valuation allowance is reflected in current operations.
For federal income tax purposes, the Company has net U.S. operating loss carry forwards at August 31, 2012 available to offset future federal taxable income, if any, of $335,931, which will fully expire by the fiscal year ended August 31, 2032. Accordingly, there is no current tax expense for the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011. In addition, the Company has research and development tax credit carry forwards of $1,963 at August 31, 2012, which are available to offset federal income taxes and fully expire by August 31, 2028.
The utilization of the tax net operating loss carry forwards may be limited due to ownership changes that have occurred as a result of sales of common stock.
The effects of state income taxes were insignificant for the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011.
The following is a reconciliation between expected income tax benefit and actual, using the applicable statutory income tax rate of 34% for the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011:
The fiscal years 2009 through 2012 remain open to examination by federal authorities and other jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9. CHANGE IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of August 31, 2012, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of August 31, 2012.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which permanently exempts non-accelerated filers (generally issuers with a public float under $75 million) from complying with Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(c) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
ITEM 10.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth the names and ages of all of our directors and executive officers. We have a board of directors comprised of two members. Each director holds office until a successor is duly elected or appointed. Executive officers serve at the discretion of the Board and are appointed by the Board.
Also provided herein are brief descriptions of the business experience of each of the directors and officers during the past five years, and an indication of directorships held by each director in other companies subject to the reporting requirements under the Federal securities law.
Name
Age
Position With Company
Director Since
David Gamache
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director
August 5, 2008
Jeet S. Sidhu
Director
September 2, 2010
David Gamache. From August 2001 until present, Mr. Gamache has been the owner of Allen Lee Group. Allen Lee Group does personal achievement coaching, business development consulting, and health coaching with various Network Marketing companies. From March 2007 to June 2008 Mr. Gamache was President, Treasurer, and Director of Lake Victoria Mining Company, Inc. Lake Victoria Mining Company, Inc. is an exploration gold company doing business in Tanzania, Africa. From September 2008 to present, Mr. Gamache has served and continues to serve as President, Treasurer, and Director of Duke Mountain Resources, Inc. Duke Mountain Resources, Inc. is a development stage innovative company that focuses on the exploration and development of precious metal deposits in British Columbia, Canada. Mr. Gamache was invited to join the Board of Directors due to his experience with public companies in the matters relating to management, administration, and business development.
Jeet S. Sidhu. Mr. Sidhu graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology with a Diploma in Corporate Finance in 1995. From 2002-2009, Mr. Sidhu was Vice-President of Montgomery Asset Management Corporation, a privately held firm providing financial and management consulting services to emerging growth corporations. Mr. Sidhu served as a member of the Board of Directors for U.S. Petroleum Corporation from August 2003 until August 2006. Mr. Sidhu served as a Director of Janus Resources, Inc. from September 8, 2008 to August 26, 2010 and as a Director of Ceres Ventures, Inc. from June 30, 2010 to August 15, 2012. Mr. Sidhu was invited to join the Board of Directors due to his experience with public companies in the matters relating to management, administration, financial reporting, legal compliance, and business development.
Family Relationships and Other Matters
There are no family relationships among or between any of our officers and directors.
Legal Proceedings
During the past ten years none of our directors, persons nominated to become a director, or executive officers, have been involved in any legal proceedings as required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 401 of Regulation S-K.
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Because we do not have a class of equity securities registered pursuant to section 12 of the Exchange Act we are not required to make the disclosures required by Item 405 of Regulation SK.
CODE OF ETHICS
We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of our officers, directors and employees, including our Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer. The Code of Ethics is designed to deter wrongdoing, and to promote, among other things, honest and ethical conduct, full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that we file with, or submit to the SEC, compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations, the prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code of Ethics, and accountability for adherence to the Code of Ethics. A copy of our Code of Ethics may be obtained at no charge by sending a written request to our Chief Executive Officer, David Gamache, 9192 Red Branch Road, Suite 110, Columbia, MD 21045.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Director Independence
We are not listed on a U.S. securities exchange and, therefore, are not subject to the corporate governance requirements of any such exchange, including those related to the independence of directors. However, at this time, after considering all of the relevant facts and circumstances, our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Jeet Sidhu is independent from our management and qualifies as an “independent director” under the standards of independence of the FINRA listing standards. We do not currently have a majority of independent directors as required by the FINRA listing standards. Upon our listing on any national securities exchange or any inter-dealer quotation system, we will elect such independent directors as is necessary under the rules of any such securities exchange.
Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight
We have no fixed policy on whether the roles of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer should be separate or combined, with this decision being made based on our best interests considering the circumstances at the time. Currently, these roles are combined with Mr. David Gamache serving as both the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer. We believe that combining these positions provides an effective leadership structure for our company, given the size of our Board. As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gamache is intimately involved in our day-to-day operations and thus is in a position to elevate important business issues for consideration by the Board. The Board also believes that the combined role of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board promotes effective execution of strategic goals and facilitates information flow between management and the Board. Nevertheless, the Board intends to carefully evaluate from time to time whether our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman positions should be combined based on what the Board believes is best for us and our stockholders.
Management is responsible for the day-to-day management of risks the company faces, while the board, as a whole and through its committees, is responsible for the oversight of risk management. In its risk oversight role, the Board of Directors monitors whether the risk management processes that management has designed and implemented are effective both as designed and as executed.
Board of Directors Meetings, Committees of the Board of Directors, and Annual Meeting Attendance
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, each director attended at least 75% of all meetings of the Board of Directors. We do not maintain a policy regarding director attendance at annual meetings and we did not have an annual meeting during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012.
We do not currently have any standing committees of the Board of Directors. The full Board is responsible for performing the functions of: (i) the Audit Committee, (ii) the Compensation Committee and (iii) the Nominating Committee.
Audit Committee
The Board does not currently have a standing Audit Committee. The full Board performs the principal functions of the Audit Committee. The full Board monitors our financial reporting process and internal control system and reviews and appraises the audit efforts of our independent accountants.
Compensation Committee
The Board does not currently have a standing Compensation Committee. The full Board establishes our overall compensation policies and reviews recommendations submitted by our management.
Nominating Committee
The Board does not currently have a standing Nominating Committee. We do not maintain a policy for considering nominees. Our Bylaws provides that the number of Directors shall be fixed from time to time by the Board, but in no event shall be less than the minimum required by law. The Board shall be large enough to maintain our required expertise but not too large to function efficiently. Director nominees are recommended, reviewed and approved by the entire Board. The Board believes that this process is appropriate due to the relatively small number of directors on the Board and the opportunity to benefit from a variety of opinions and perspectives in determining director nominees by involving the full Board.
While the Board is solely responsible for the selection and nomination of directors, the Board may consider nominees recommended by stockholders as it deems appropriate. The Board evaluates each potential nominee in the same manner regardless of the source of the potential nominee’s recommendation. Although we do not have a policy regarding diversity, the Board does take into consideration the value of diversity among Board members in background, experience, education and perspective in considering potential nominees for recommendation to the Board for selection. Stockholders who wish to recommend a nominee should send nominations to our Chief Executive Officer, David Gamache, 9192 Red Branch Road, Suite 110, Columbia, MD 21045, that include all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for the election of directors. The recommendation must be accompanied by a written consent of the individual to stand for election if nominated by the Board and to serve if elected.
Compensation Consultants
We have not historically relied upon the advice of compensation consultants in determining Named Executive Officer compensation. Instead, the full Board reviews compensation levels and makes adjustments based on their personal knowledge of competition in the market place, publicly available information and informal surveys of human resource professionals.
Stockholder Communications
Stockholders who wish to communicate with the Board of Directors may do so by addressing their correspondence to the Board of Directors at MicroChannel Technologies Corporation, Attention: David Gamache, 9192 Red Branch Road, Suite 110, Columbia, MD 21045. The Board of Directors shall review and respond to all correspondence received, as appropriate.
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation
The following table and descriptive materials set forth information concerning compensation earned for services rendered to us by: the Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO”); the Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”); and the two other most highly-compensated executive officers other than the CEO and CFO who were serving as executive officers during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012 (the “Named Executive Officers”).
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table summarizes the compensation earned by the Named Executive Officers during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011:
(1)Mr. Gamache was appointed our CFO, Secretary, Treasurer, and as a member of our Board, effective August 5, 2008. In order to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Patel, the Board appointed Mr. Gamache to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2010. Through August 31, 2010, Mr. Gamache received compensation of $750 per month for services rendered as our CFO. The Board approved a curtailment in the amount paid to Mr. Gamache from $750 per month to $500 per month, effective September 9, 2010. The increase of $600 is from prior year is due to compensation provided to Mr. Gamache for supplemental services that he rendered in addition to the executive consulting and director services he has historically provided.
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL-YEAR END
We do not have an employee stock option plan or other benefit plans. Therefore, at August 31, 2012, there were no equity awards outstanding for the Named Executive Officers.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
We do not pay director compensation to directors who are also our employees. Our Board of Directors determines the non-employee directors’ compensation for serving on the Board and its committees. In establishing director compensation, the Board is guided by the following goals:
·Compensation should consist of a combination of cash and equity awards that are designed to fairly pay the directors for work required for a company of MicroChannel Technologies Corporation’s size and scope;
·Compensation should align the directors’ interests with the long-term interests of stockholders; and
·Compensation should assist with attracting and retaining qualified directors.
Non-employee directors receive $250 per month for their services as directors. We also reimburse directors for any actual expenses incurred to attend meetings of the Board.
During both of the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011, we paid $3,000 to Mr. Sidhu as compensation for services rendered as a non-employee director.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth certain information as of October 26, 2012 by (i) all persons who are known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock, and (ii) by each director, director nominee, and Named Executive Officer and (iii) by all executive officers and directors as a group:
(1)Calculated pursuant to rule 13d-3(d) of the Exchange Act. Beneficial ownership is calculated based on 53,864,600 shares of common stock issued and outstanding on a fully diluted basis as of October 26, 2012. Unless otherwise stated below, each such person has sole voting and investment power with respect to all such shares. Under Rule 13d-3(d) of the Exchange Act, shares not outstanding which are subject to options, warrants, rights or conversion privileges exercisable within 60 days of October 26, 2012 are deemed outstanding for the purpose of calculating the number and percentage owned by such person, but are not deemed outstanding for the purpose of calculating the percentage owned by each other person listed.
(2)Represents shares owned by Kalen Capital Corporation, a private Alberta corporation wholly owned by Mr. Harmel Rayat, a former officer, director and controlling stockholder.
(3)Represents shares purchased by Mr. Sidhu from Kalen Capital Corporation on September 28, 2011.
(4)Represents shares purchased by Mr. Bhogal from Kalen Capital Corporation on September 28, 2011.
Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
There are no understandings or agreements known by management at this time which would result in a change in control.
We do not have any change-of-control or severance agreements with any of our executive officers or directors.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
As of August 31, 2012, we do not have an incentive stock option plan and have not granted any warrants or other rights to employees, directors or consultants.
ITEM 13.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
We do not have a formal written policy for the review and approval of transactions with related parties. However, our Code of Ethics and Corporate Governance Principles require actual or potential conflict of interest to be reported to the Chairman of the Board. Our employees are expected to disclose personal interests that may conflict with ours and they may not engage in personal activities that conflict with their responsibilities and obligations to us. Periodically, we inquire as to whether or not any of our Directors have entered into any transactions, arrangements or relationships that constitute related party transactions. If any actual or potential conflict of interest is reported, our entire Board of Directors and outside legal counsel review the transaction and relationship disclosed and the Board makes a formal determination regarding each Director's independence. If the transaction is deemed to present a conflict of interest, the Board of Directors will determine the appropriate action to be taken.
Transactions with Related Persons
Since the beginning of the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012, there have been no transactions in which we were or are a participant in which the amount involved exceeded $120,000 and in which any related person (as that term is defined for purposes of Section 404 (a) of Regulation S-K) had or will have a direct or indirect material interest and there are currently no such proposed transactions.
Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons
Our policy with regard to transactions with related persons is that all material transactions are to be reviewed by the entire Board of Directors for any possible conflicts of interest. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, the Board will generally evaluate the transaction in terms of the following standards: (i) the benefits to us; (ii) the impact on a director’s independence in the event the related person is a director, an immediate family member of a director or an entity in which a director is a partner, shareholder or executive officer; (iii) the availability of other sources for comparable products or services; (iv) the terms and conditions of the transaction; and (v) the terms available to unrelated parties or the employees generally. The Board will then document its findings and conclusion in written minutes.
Director Independence
Please refer to “Director Independence” under the section titled “CORPORATE GOVERNANCE” in “ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE”.
ITEM 14.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Peterson Sullivan, LLP (“Peterson Sullivan”) currently serves as our independent registered public accounting firm to audit our financial statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012. To the knowledge of management, neither such firm nor any of its members has any direct or material indirect financial interest in us or any connection with us in any capacity otherwise than as independent accountants.
Our Board of Directors, in its discretion, may direct the appointment of different public accountants at any time during the year, if the Board believes that a change would be in the best interests of the stockholders. The Board of Directors has considered the audit fees, audit-related fees, tax fees and other fees paid to Peterson Sullivan, as disclosed below, and has determined that the payment of such fees is compatible with maintaining the independence of the accountants.
We do not currently have an audit committee.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The following table presents aggregate fees for professional services rendered by Peterson Sullivan during the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011.
Audit Fees
Audit fees for the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011 consist of the aggregate fees billed by Peterson Sullivan for the audit of the financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and review of interim financial statements included in the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q during the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011.
Audit-Related Fees
There were no audit-related fees billed by Peterson Sullivan for the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011.
Tax Fees
Tax fees for the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011 consist of the aggregate fees billed by Peterson Sullivan for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
All Other Fees
There were no other fees billed by Peterson Sullivan for the years ended August 31, 2012 and 2011.
PART IV
ITEM 15.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a) The following documents are filed as a part of this Form 10-K:
1. Financial Statements
The following financial statements are included in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K:
·Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
·Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2012 and 2011
·Statements of Operations for the Years Ended August 31, 2012 and 2011 and the Cumulative Period from Inception (February 28, 2005) to August 31, 2012
·Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) from February 28, 2005 (Inception) to August 31, 2012
·Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 and the Cumulative Period from Inception (February 28, 2005) to August 31, 2012
·Notes to Financial Statements
2. Exhibits
The Exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index, which appears immediately following the signature page, are incorporated herein by reference, and are filed as part of this Form 10-K.
3. Financial Statement Schedules
Financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is provided in the financial statements or notes described in Item 15(a)(1) above.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MicroChannel Technologies Corporation
(Registrant)
November 20, 2012
By /s/ David Gamache
David Gamache
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ David Gamache
Chief Executive Officer, Chief
November 20, 2012
David Gamache
Financial Officer, Director
(Principal Executive Officer,
Principal Financial Officer, and
Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ Jeet Sidhu
Director
November 20, 2012
Jeet Sidhu
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
3.1
Articles of Incorporation, as amended. (1)
3.2
By Laws. (2)
10.1
Code of Ethics. *
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *
32.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 USC. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *
*Filed herewith.
(1)Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by MicroChannel Technologies Corporation on April 8, 2010.
(2)Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form SB-2 filed by MicroChannel Technologies Corporation on October 1, 2007.