Revenue and Income - The Company reported revenues from rent for the leased property of $101,000 in both 2023 and 2022[32]. - Management fees from oil and gas operations decreased to $51,000 in 2023 from $111,000 in 2022, attributed to a decline in oil and gas prices[32]. - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $152 million, down from $212 million in 2022, a decrease of 28.3%[110]. - Operating revenue was $152,000, down from $212,000 in 2022, while total operating expenses increased to $395,000 from $362,000[147]. - The company reported interest income from a related party of $213 million in 2023, slightly up from $212 million in 2022[110]. - The effective income tax rate for 2023 was 0.00%, consistent with 2022, reflecting no income tax expense due to net operating losses[141]. Expenses and Losses - Operating expenses for the real estate property remained stable at $57,000 in both 2023 and 2022, while general and administrative expenses increased to $338,000 in 2023 from $317,000 in 2022[32]. - Operating loss increased to $(243) million in 2023 from $(162) million in 2022, reflecting a worsening of 50%[110]. - Net income applicable to common shares was $(21) million in 2023, compared to a net income of $181 million in 2022, indicating a significant decline[110]. - The company recognized interest income of $222,000 in 2023, compared to $374,000 in 2022, indicating a decrease in interest income[147]. - The company’s total accumulated depreciation increased to $155,000 in 2023 from $142,000 in 2022, reflecting ongoing asset depreciation[135]. Assets and Liabilities - The Company had current assets of $459,000 and current liabilities of $75,000 as of December 31, 2023[31]. - Total assets decreased from $4,639 million in December 2022 to $4,630 million in December 2023, a decline of approximately 0.2%[106]. - Current liabilities increased from $63 million in December 2022 to $75 million in December 2023, representing a rise of 19%[105]. - As of December 31, 2023, the company reported total fixed assets of $784,000, an increase from $773,000 in 2022, with net fixed assets at $629,000 compared to $631,000 in the previous year[135]. - The accumulated deficit increased from $(59,055) million in December 2022 to $(59,076) million in December 2023[106]. Cash and Investments - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $447,000 at December 31, 2023, up from $436,000 at the end of 2022[31]. - The company maintains cash balances at financial institutions insured up to $250,000, with no significant concentration of credit risk reported as of December 31, 2023[144]. - The company has a significant note receivable of $3.5 million from a related party, which is crucial for meeting current cash obligations[119]. Corporate Governance - The Audit Committee met five times in 2023, with all members meeting independence requirements as per SEC regulations[52]. - The Audit Committee is chaired by Dan Locklear, who is qualified as an "audit committee financial expert" under SEC regulations[52]. - The Company has adopted a code of ethics applicable to all directors, officers, and employees, which is available on its website[58]. - The Board of Directors held five meetings in 2023, with no director attending fewer than 75% of the meetings[51]. - All directors and executive officers collectively own 0% of the Company's common stock as of March 29, 2024[69]. Audit and Compliance - The Company’s internal control over financial reporting was assessed as effective as of December 31, 2023[37]. - The Audit Committee actively monitors spending levels and work content to maintain auditor independence[78]. - The Audit Committee is responsible for pre-approving audit and non-audit services to ensure auditor independence[79]. - The Company has adopted a pre-approval policy for audit and non-audit services to comply with SEC rules[79]. - There were no critical audit matters identified during the audit of the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022[89]. Future Outlook - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to drive future growth[153]. - The financial statements were made available for issuance on March 28, 2024, indicating ongoing financial health and operational readiness[155].
New Concept Energy(GBR) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report