UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D. C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007
Commission file number 0-25909
Australian Forest Industries
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
 
 86-0931332
 (State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
 Identification No.)
 
4/95 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Australia, 3207
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Issuer’s telephone number: 011 61 3 8645 4340
 
Check whether the issuer (1) has 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
 
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date.
 
The number of shares of the issuer’s outstanding common stock, which is the only class of its common equity, on March 31, 2007 was 257,400,680.
 
 
ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
CONTENTS        
         
Consolidated Balance Sheets
    
3
  
         
Consolidated Statements of Operations
   
4
  
         
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    
5
  
         
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
    
6
  
 
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AUSTRALIAN FOREST INDUSTRIES AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
   
March 31,
  
December 31,
  
   
 2007
  
2006
  
   
 (Unaudited)
      
     
 
  
ASSETS
          
CURRENT ASSETS
          
Cash
  
$
5,009
  
$
4,894
  
Accounts receivable
    
526,660
    
1,493,473
  
Inventory
    
304,165
    
740,384
  
Prepaid expenses and other
    
116,491
    
33,121
  
Total Current Assets
    
952,325
    
2,271,872
  
               
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated
              
depreciation of $3,415,770 at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
              
respectively
    
18,254,776
    
17,929,297
  
               
OTHER ASSETS
              
Long-term timber supply contract, net of amortization of $138,377 and
              
$144,345 at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
    
748,785
    
742,307
  
Total Assets
  
$
19,955,886
  
$
20,943,476
  
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
              
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES
              
Bank overdraft
  
$
329,008
  
$
1,899,238
  
Due to National Australia Bank
    
5,332,668
    
5,209,380
  
Accounts payable
    
6,266,876
    
5,311,101
  
Current portion of capitalized lease obligations
    
4,174,161
    
1,977,755
  
Due to Timberman shareholders
    
6,688,892
    
6,593,951
  
Related party payable
          
641,003
  
Accrued payroll, related taxes and benefits
    
1,463,571
    
1,213,106
  
Total Current Liabilities
    
24,255,176
    
22,845,534
  
               
OTHER LIABILITIES
              
Capitalized lease obligations
    
3,610,442
    
3,410,322
  
Deferred capital gain
    
1,460,489
    
1,521,804
  
Total Liabilities
    
5,070,931
    
4,932,126
  
               
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
              
Preferred stock, par value $0.001, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
              
             
Common stock, par value $0.001, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 257,400,680 and 257,400,680 issued and outstanding
              
in 2007 and 2006, respectively
              
   
257,600
    
257,600
  
Additional paid-in capital
    
4,573,217
    
4,573,217
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    
71,046
    
302,278
  
Accumulated deficit
    
(14,272,084
)
  
(11,967,279
)
   
(9,370,221
)
  
(6,834,184
)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
  
$
19,955,886
  
$
20,943,476
  
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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AUSTRALIAN FOREST INDUSTRIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
  
   
2007
  
2006
  
           
REVENUE - SALES
  
$
655,364
  
$
3,449,112
  
               
COSTS AND EXPENSES
              
Cost of goods sold
    
494,015
    
1,794,836
  
Selling, general and administrative
    
1,822,643
    
2,060,123
  
Provision for doubtful accounts
         
131,864
  
Interest expense
    
499,229
    
201,098
  
Depreciation and amortization
    
157,295
    
140,007
  
Total Costs and Expenses
    
2,973,182
    
4,327,928
  
               
OPERATING LOSS
    
(2,317,818
)
  
(878,816
)
               
NON-OPERATING INCOME
              
Other income
          
92,500
  
Interest income
          
81,625
  
Gain on disposal of assets
    
13,013
    
103,062
  
Total Non-Operating Income
    
13,013
    
277,187
  
               
NET LOSS
  
$
(2,304,805
)
$
(601,629
)
               
Net Loss per share (basic and diluted)
  
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.01
)
               
Weighted average shares outstanding
    
257,600,480
    
257,400,680
  
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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AUSTRALIAN FOREST INDUSTRIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
   
2007
  
2006
  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
          
Net loss
  
$
(2,304,805
)
$
(601,629
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows used
              
in operating activities:
              
Depreciation and amortization expense
    
157,295
    
140,007
  
Amortization of leaseback gain
    
(61,315
)
  
81,625
  
Gain/loss on sale of equipment
          
(13,013
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
              
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses
    
(83,370
)
  
5,555
  
(Increase) decrease in inventories
    
436,219
    
(245,664
)
(Increase) decrease in receivables
    
966,813
    
(1,160,228
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities
    
1,206,240
    
1,160,523
  
Increase (decrease) in bank overdraft
    
(1,570,230
)
  
300,734
  
Increase in related party payable
    
(641,003
)
  
(4,199
)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
    
(1,907,169
)
  
(323,276
)
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
              
Capital additions
    
(476,239
)
  
(2,321,592
)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    
(476,239
)
  
(2,321,592
)
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
              
Loans from shareholders
    
94,941
    
1,733,819
  
Capital leases
    
2,396,526
    
979,550
  
National Australian Bank loan
    
123,288
    
(125,400
)
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Financing Activities
    
2,614,755
    
2,587,969
  
               
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH
    
(231,232
)
  
(14,142
)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
    
115
   
(71,041
)
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    
4,894
    
127,014
  
CASH AT END OF PERIOD
  
$
5,009
  
$
55,973
  

See accompanying notes to financial statements.
 
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AUSTRALIAN FOREST INDUSTRIES AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2007
 
NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary in order to make the financial statements not misleading have been included. Results for the three months ended March 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Australian Forest Industries annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006.
 
NOTE B - GOING CONCERN

As indicated in the accompanying financial statements, the Company incurred a net loss of $2,304,805 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, and has a Stockholders’ Deficit of $9,370,221 at March 31, 2007. Management’s plans include the raising of capital through the equity markets to fund future operations, seeking additional acquisitions, and generating of revenue through its business. Additionally, even if the Company does raise sufficient capital to support its operating expenses and generate adequate revenues, there can be no assurances that the revenue will be sufficient to enable it to develop business to a level where it will generate profits and cash flows from operations. Additionally, during the fourth quarter, the Company experienced a severe liquidity problem and was having difficulty obtaining logs to operate its businesses. Currently, management has entered into a processing contract with Weyerhaeuser to process their logs for which the Company is receiving a processing fee. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. However, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

NOTE C - LITIGATION

Oz has initiated a letter of demand for the $1,578,600 due from the Timbermans Group for full payment of funds lent to the Timbermans Group. The Timbermans Group is currently negotiating with Oz and has agreed to provide additional collateral.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

It should be noted that this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations may contain “forward-looking statements.” The terms “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “goal,” “expect,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent the Company’s current expectations or beliefs concerning future events. The matters covered by these statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, including the Company’s dependence on weather-related factors, introduction and customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competition and price erosion, as well as supply and manufacturing restraints and other risks and uncertainties. The foregoing list should not be construed as exhaustive, and the Company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements, or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation that the strategy, objectives or other plans of the Company will be achieved. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

During the fourth quarter, the Company experienced a severe liquidity problem and was having difficulty obtaining logs to operate its businesses. Currently, management has entered into a processing contract with Weyerhaeuser to process their logs for which the Company is receiving a processing fee.

On March 24, 2007, the Company terminated agreements with each of Simba Mines, Inc., and Bongani International Group Limited due to the parties’ failure to reach agreement on key terms. As a result of the termination, both the Stock Purchase Agreement and the Share Sale Agreement were mutually terminated by the parties thereto on March 24, 2007.

Oz has initiated a letter of demand for the $1,578,600 due from the Timbermans Group for full payment of funds lent to the Timbermans Group. The Timbermans Group is currently negotiating with Oz and has agreed to provide additional collateral.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We are currently in the third year of operations and have generated significant revenues to date. Our activities from inception to date were related to our formation, preparation of our business model, arranging and planning financing and the acquiring all rights, title and interest to our timber rights located in the Canberra region in addition to the implementation and construction of our first sawmill also in the Canberra region.

Operating costs for the three-months ended March 31, 2007 aggregated $2,973,182. This includes costs incurred in general and administrative selling of $1,822,643. We incurred an operating loss of $(2,317,818) and a total net loss of $(2,304,805) or $(0.01) per share.

Operating costs for the three-month period ended March 31, 2006 aggregated $(878,816). This includes general and administrative selling of $2,060,123 and costs of goods sold of $1,794,836. As a result of the above we realized a loss of $(601,629) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2006 or $(0.01) per share.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

On March 31, 2007 we had current assets of $952,325 and on December 31, 2006 we had current assets of $2,271,872.

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Net cash used in operating activities for the three-month period ended March 31, 2007 was $(1,907,169). Net cash used in investing activities for the three-month period ended March 31, 2007 was $(476,239). Net cash provided by financing activities was $2,614,755 for this period.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon its financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to bad debts, income taxes and contingencies and litigation. The Company 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 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.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Affecting The Company:

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation 48, “Accounting for Income Tax Uncertainties” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 defines the threshold for recognizing the benefits of tax return positions in the financial statements as “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the taxing authority. Recently issued literature also provides guidance on the derecognition, measurement and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties. FIN 48 also includes guidance concerning accounting for income tax uncertainties in interim periods and increases the level of disclosures associated with any recorded income tax uncertainties. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company expects to adopt the provisions of FIN 48 beginning in the first quarter of 2007. The Company is currently in the process of determining the impact, if any, of adopting the provisions of FIN 48 on its financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under other accounting pronouncements that permit or require fair value measurements, changes the methods used to measure fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. In particular, disclosures are required to provide information on the extent to which fair value is used to measure assets and liabilities; the inputs used to develop measurements; and the effect of certain of the measurements on earnings (or changes in net assets). SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption, as of the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year, is also permitted, provided interim financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company expects to adopt the provisions of FIN 48 beginning in the first quarter of 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” (“SAB No. 108”). SAB No. 108 provides guidance on how prior year misstatements should be considered when quantifying misstatements in the current year financial statements. SAB No. 108 requires registrants to quantify misstatements using both a balance sheet and an income statement approach and evaluate whether either approach results in quantifying a misstatement that, when all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors are considered, is material. SAB No. 108 does not change the guidance in SAB No. 99, “Materiality,” when evaluating the materiality of misstatements.

SAB No. 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. Upon initial application, SAB No. 108 permits a one-time cumulative effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings. The Company adopted SAB No. 108 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Adoption of SAB No. 108 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

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In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 allows entities to measure at fair value many financial instruments and certain other assets and liabilities that are not otherwise required to be measured at fair value. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We have not determined what impact, if any, that adoption will have on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
 
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ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
(a) Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have each evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report and have each concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are adequate.
 
(b) There were no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
 
(c) Not applicable
 
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PART II
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Oz has initiated a letter of demand for the $1,578,600 due from the Timbermans Group for full payment of funds lent to the Timbermans Group. The Company is currently negotiating with Oz and had agreed to provide additional collateral.

Item 2. Changes in Securities
None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None

Item 5. Other Information
None

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

a. Exhibit Index

Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
b. Reports on Form 8-K
 
On March 24, 2007, Australian Forest Industries (the “Company”) terminated agreements with each of Simba Mines, Inc., and Bongani International Group Limited due to the parties’ failure to reach agreement on key terms. As a result of the termination, both the Stock Purchase Agreement and the Share Sale Agreement (as those terms are defined below) were mutually terminated by the parties thereto on March 24, 2007.
 
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SIGNATURES
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
AUSTRALIAN FOREST INDUSTRIES
 
       
/s/ Michael Timms
      
Name: Michael Timms
Title: CEO, President and Chairman of the Board
Date: May 21, 2007
    
   
 

/s/ Colin Baird
    
Name: Colin Baird
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 21, 2007
 
    
   
 
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