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CKX(CKX) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-03-24 16:00
Revenue Performance - Total revenues for 2020 were $671,944, a decrease of approximately 17% compared to 2019 revenues of $811,271[83] - Oil and gas revenues decreased by 48.6% to $257,247 in 2020 from $500,426 in 2019, primarily due to decreased production and lower average sale prices[83] - Timber sales increased by 84.9% to $134,720 in 2020 from $72,847 in 2019, driven by favorable harvesting conditions[83] - Surface revenue increased by 17.6% to $279,977 in 2020 from $237,998 in 2019, attributed to higher lease prices[83] - The company experienced a gain on the sale of land and equipment of $354,577 in 2020, significantly higher than $80,876 in 2019[95] - Oil revenues decreased by $155,007, with net oil produced dropping to 5,043 barrels in 2020 from 6,272 barrels in 2019[85] - Gas revenues decreased by $82,803, with net gas produced falling to 12,376 MCF in 2020 from 32,107 MCF in 2019[85] Land and Timber Management - The company holds 13,941 acres of land in Southwest Louisiana, with 10,495 acres classified as timber lands[78] - The company plans to continue evaluating commercial, agricultural, and timber lands for potential acquisitions and development opportunities[96] - The company aims to actively market its timber and seek additional stumpage agreements despite depressed prices[97] - The Company believes direct land management will be a catalyst for increased surface revenue in southwest Louisiana[98] Financial Position - The Company's current assets totaled $7,073,076 and current liabilities equaled $342,195 as of December 31, 2020[99] - The Company had no outstanding debt as of December 31, 2020, and 2019[100] - Cash and cash equivalents are considered adequate for projected operations and possible land acquisitions[101] Cash Flow Analysis - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $54,546 to $140,165 for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $194,711 for the year ended December 31, 2019[102] - The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to changes in the gain on the sale of land[102] - Net cash provided by investing activities was $3,042,801 for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $1,224,842 for the year ended December 31, 2019[103] - The Company purchased certificates of deposit totaling $1,985,920 in 2020, with proceeds from maturity amounting to $4,682,920[103] - Net cash used in financing activities was $0 for both the years ended December 31, 2020, and 2019[104] - There were no off-balance sheet arrangements or financing relationships with unconsolidated entities[106]
CKX(CKX) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-11-06 19:52
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-31905 CKX Lands, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 72-0144530 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Emplo ...
CKX(CKX) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-08-06 18:25
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-31905 CKX Lands, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 72-0144530 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer I ...
CKX(CKX) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-05-07 19:25
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-31905 CKX Lands, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 72-0144530 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer ...
CKX(CKX) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-03-13 21:32
[Part I](index=4&type=section&id=PART%20I) [Item 1. Business](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) CKX Lands, Inc. is a Louisiana-based company generating income from oil and gas royalties, timber sales, and surface land payments, owning approximately 13,972 net acres and operating with a single part-time employee - The company's primary income sources are mineral royalties (oil and gas), timber sales, and surface payments from its land holdings[15](index=15&type=chunk) - CKX operates three reportable business segments: oil and gas, timber, and surface, with **oil and gas revenues accounting for 62% of total revenues in 2019**, up from 49% in 2018[17](index=17&type=chunk)[18](index=18&type=chunk) - The company owns approximately **13,972 net acres**, primarily in southwest Louisiana[24](index=24&type=chunk) - The company has only **one part-time employee** and is not subject to any union contracts or benefit programs[26](index=26&type=chunk) Top 5 Customers by Revenue Contribution (2019) | Customer | Revenue Type | % of Total Revenue | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Pintail Oil & Gas LLC | Oil & Gas | 13.26% | | Texegy Operating Company LLC | Oil & Gas | 8.96% | | Kaiser-Frances Oil Company | Oil & Gas | 6.7% | | Riceland Petroleum Company | Oil & Gas | 6.67% | | C6 Operating LLC | Oil & Gas | 5.7% | [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces significant risks including reliance on third-party oil and gas operators, volatile commodity prices, geographic concentration in southwest Louisiana, potential environmental liabilities, illiquid stock, and historical internal control weaknesses - A significant portion of revenues comes from oil and gas activities conducted by third parties, creating a dependency on their success and continued operations[36](index=36&type=chunk)[37](index=37&type=chunk) - Revenues are highly sensitive to fluctuations in commodity prices for oil, natural gas, and timber[38](index=38&type=chunk) - The concentration of land holdings in southwest Louisiana exposes the company to risks from hurricanes, flooding, and adverse local economic conditions[40](index=40&type=chunk)[43](index=43&type=chunk) - The company's common stock may lack an active, liquid trading market, potentially leading to price volatility[50](index=50&type=chunk) - Material weaknesses in internal controls were identified as of December 31, 2018, and although remediated in 2019, the lack of internal staff (only one part-time employee) presents a risk of future weaknesses[54](index=54&type=chunk) [Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments](index=8&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments) The company reports no unresolved staff comments from the SEC - Not applicable[55](index=55&type=chunk) [Item 2. Properties](index=9&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) The company owns approximately 13,972 net acres of land exclusively in Louisiana, primarily classified as timberlands across several parishes Net Acreage by Louisiana Parish | Parish | Net Acres | | :--- | :--- | | Calcasieu | 4,820 | | Beauregard | 3,588 | | Allen | 2,483 | | Jefferson Davis | 2,326 | | Other | 755 | | **Total** | **13,972** | - Of the total net acres, **7,484 acres are 100% owned** by the company[58](index=58&type=chunk) - The land is primarily classified as **timber lands (10,522 net acres)**, followed by agriculture lands (2,361 net acres)[58](index=58&type=chunk) [Item 3. Legal Proceedings](index=9&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) As of December 31, 2019, the company was not involved in any legal proceedings - The Company was not involved in any legal proceedings as of December 31, 2019[59](index=59&type=chunk) [Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](index=9&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company's operations - Not applicable[60](index=60&type=chunk) [Part II](index=9&type=section&id=PART%20II) [Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=9&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant's%20Common%20Equity,%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) The company's common stock trades on the NYSE American under the symbol 'CKX', with 1,942,495 shares outstanding held by 452 stockholders as of March 4, 2020, and no dividends were paid or stock repurchased in 2019 - The company's common stock trades on the NYSE American under the symbol CKX[62](index=62&type=chunk) - As of March 4, 2020, there were **1,942,495 shares outstanding** and **452 stockholders of record**[63](index=63&type=chunk)[65](index=65&type=chunk) - The company does not pay dividends on a regular basis, with the Board considering dividends based on prior year's cash flow and current economic conditions[66](index=66&type=chunk) [Item 6. Selected Financial Data](index=10&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Selected%20Financial%20Data) As a smaller reporting company, CKX Lands, Inc. is not required to provide this disclosure - Disclosure in response to this item is not required of a smaller reporting company[68](index=68&type=chunk) [Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=10&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) In 2019, total revenues decreased by 32% to $811,271, primarily due to an 84% decline in timber revenue and a 13.3% fall in oil and gas revenue, leading to a significant drop in net income to $249,933 from $1,115,060 in 2018, while the company maintained a strong liquidity position with $6.6 million in current assets and no debt [Results of Operations](index=12&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Revenue Comparison (2019 vs. 2018) | Revenue Source | 2019 | 2018 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Oil and gas | $500,426 | $576,976 | (13.3)% | | Timber sales | $72,847 | $454,177 | (84.0)% | | Surface revenue | $237,998 | $163,610 | 45.5% | | **Total revenues** | **$811,271** | **$1,194,763** | **(32.1)%** | - The sharp decrease in timber revenue was attributed to wet weather that made harvesting difficult[78](index=78&type=chunk)[87](index=87&type=chunk) - The decrease in oil revenue was due to lower average prices per barrel and lower production volume, while gas revenue increased due to higher production[82](index=82&type=chunk) - Gain on sale of land and equipment was significantly lower in 2019 at **$80,876**, compared to **$881,654 in 2018**[91](index=91&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=14&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) - As of December 31, 2019, the company had current assets of **$6,620,448** and current liabilities of **$217,412**[95](index=95&type=chunk) - The company had **no outstanding debt** as of December 31, 2019, as a $1 million line of credit expired in June 2019 and was not extended[96](index=96&type=chunk) - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to **$194,711 in 2019** from $241,562 in 2018, primarily due to lower net income[100](index=100&type=chunk) - **No dividends were paid in 2019**, whereas $233,099 was paid in dividends in 2018[102](index=102&type=chunk) [Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=16&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) As a smaller reporting company, CKX Lands, Inc. is not required to provide this disclosure - Disclosure in response to this item is not required of a smaller reporting company[105](index=105&type=chunk) [Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=16&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data) This section indicates that the company's audited financial statements for 2019 and 2018, along with the independent auditor's report, are included starting on page F-1 - The company's financial statements have been audited by MaloneBailey, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm[106](index=106&type=chunk) [Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](index=16&type=section&id=Item%209.%20Changes%20in%20and%20Disagreements%20with%20Accountants%20on%20Accounting%20and%20Financial%20Disclosure) The company reported no changes in or disagreements with its accountants on any accounting or financial disclosure matters - None[107](index=107&type=chunk) [Item 9A. Controls and Procedures](index=16&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that as of December 31, 2019, the company's disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting were effective, having remediated prior material weaknesses through new controls and third-party expertise - Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2019[109](index=109&type=chunk)[110](index=110&type=chunk) - Based on the COSO 2013 framework, management concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2019[114](index=114&type=chunk) - Material weaknesses noted in the 2018 Form 10-K were remediated during 2019 by implementing controls such as proper segregation of duties and engaging third-party service organizations[115](index=115&type=chunk) [Item 9B. Other Information](index=18&type=section&id=Item%209B.%20Other%20Information) There is no other information to report in this section - None[117](index=117&type=chunk) [Part III](index=18&type=section&id=PART%20III) [Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](index=18&type=section&id=Item%2010.%20Directors,%20Executive%20Officers%20and%20Corporate%20Governance) Information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive proxy statement for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders - Information is incorporated by reference from the Registrant's definitive proxy statement[119](index=119&type=chunk) [Item 11. Executive Compensation](index=18&type=section&id=Item%2011.%20Executive%20Compensation) Information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive proxy statement for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders - Information is incorporated by reference from the Registrant's definitive proxy statement[118](index=118&type=chunk) [Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](index=19&type=section&id=Item%2012.%20Security%20Ownership%20of%20Certain%20Beneficial%20Owners%20and%20Management%20and%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters) Information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive proxy statement for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders - Information is incorporated by reference from the Registrant's definitive proxy statement[121](index=121&type=chunk) [Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](index=19&type=section&id=Item%2013.%20Certain%20Relationships%20and%20Related%20Transactions,%20and%20Director%20Independence) Information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive proxy statement for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders - Information is incorporated by reference from the Registrant's definitive proxy statement[122](index=122&type=chunk) [Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services](index=19&type=section&id=Item%2014.%20Principal%20Accountant%20Fees%20and%20Services) Information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive proxy statement for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders - Information is incorporated by reference from the Registrant's definitive proxy statement[124](index=124&type=chunk) [Part IV](index=19&type=section&id=PART%20IV) [Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules](index=19&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits,%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists the financial statements, schedules, and exhibits filed as part of the Form 10-K report, noting that financial statements are included and schedules are not required - The financial statements are filed as part of this report[127](index=127&type=chunk) - A list of exhibits filed with the report includes corporate governance documents, material contracts, and Sarbanes-Oxley certifications[126](index=126&type=chunk) [Item 16. Form 10-K Summary](index=21&type=section&id=Item%2016.%20Form%2010-K%20Summary) The company has not provided a summary for its Form 10-K - None[131](index=131&type=chunk) [Financial Statements](index=22&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) [Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](index=23&type=section&id=Report%20of%20Independent%20Registered%20Public%20Accounting%20Firm) MaloneBailey, LLP issued an unqualified opinion on the company's financial statements for 2019 and 2018, confirming fair presentation in conformity with U.S. GAAP - The auditor, MaloneBailey, LLP, expressed an unqualified opinion on the financial statements[141](index=141&type=chunk) [Financial Statements](index=24&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) The company's total assets increased slightly to $15.86 million in 2019, but net income significantly declined to $250k from $1.12 million in 2018 due to lower revenues and a smaller gain on land sales, while cash and cash equivalents substantially increased to $3.28 million Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (As of Dec 31) | Account | 2019 | 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash | $3,280,289 | $1,860,736 | | Total Current Assets | $6,620,448 | $5,631,013 | | Total Assets | $15,862,530 | $15,602,001 | | Total Liabilities | $415,075 | $404,479 | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $15,447,455 | $15,197,522 | Consolidated Statement of Operations Highlights (Year Ended Dec 31) | Account | 2019 | 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $811,271 | $1,194,763 | | Income from Operations | $191,606 | $1,368,351 | | Net Income | $249,933 | $1,115,060 | | Net Income per Share | $0.13 | $0.57 | Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Highlights (Year Ended Dec 31) | Account | 2019 | 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash from Operating Activities | $194,711 | $241,562 | | Net Cash from Investing Activities | $1,224,842 | $199,869 | | Net Cash from Financing Activities | $0 | ($233,099) | | Net Increase in Cash | $1,419,553 | $208,332 | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=28&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail accounting policies, financial instruments, and segment reporting, highlighting revenue recognition for oil and gas, timber, and surface leases, significant customer concentration, related party transactions, and a subsequent option agreement for a land sale - Revenue Recognition: Oil and gas royalty revenue is recognized when produced, and timber revenue is recognized when timber is severed, while surface lease revenue is recognized over the term of the lease[169](index=169&type=chunk)[171](index=171&type=chunk)[172](index=172&type=chunk) Segment Income from Operations (Year Ended Dec 31) | Segment | 2019 | 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Oil and gas | $442,972 | $513,745 | | Timber | $51,703 | $408,537 | | Surface | $236,724 | $139,974 | | **Total** | **$731,399** | **$1,062,256** | - The company has significant customer concentration, with the top customer representing **13.26% of total revenue in 2019**[211](index=211&type=chunk)[34](index=34&type=chunk) - Related party transactions include an option-to-lease agreement with Stream Wetlands Services, LLC, whose president is a director of the company, and office rental payments to a law firm where the company's President is a partner[215](index=215&type=chunk)[216](index=216&type=chunk) - Subsequent Event: In January 2020, the company entered an option agreement with Driftwood Pipeline, LLC to sell a 1/6th interest in land, receiving a **$50,000 deposit**[217](index=217&type=chunk)
CKX(CKX) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-11-07 20:56
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-31905 CKX Lands, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 72-0144530 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Emplo ...
CKX(CKX) - 2019 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2019-08-08 20:15
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-31905 CKX Lands, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 72-0144530 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer I ...
CKX(CKX) - 2019 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2019-05-02 21:38
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-31905 CKX Lands, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 72-0144530 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer ...
CKX(CKX) - 2018 Q4 - Annual Report
2019-03-21 21:30
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☑ Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 or ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-31905 CKX Lands, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter) Louisiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organizati ...