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10-Q 1 v201017_10q.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
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 Identification No.)
700 Pujo Street, Suite 200
Lake Charles, LA
70601
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(337) 493-2399
(Registrant’s telephone number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 1,942,495

CKX Lands, Inc.
Form 10-Q
For the Quarter ended September 30, 2010
Table of Contents

Page
Part I.   Financial Information
Item 1.
Financial Statements
1
a.
Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
1
b.
Statements of Income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
2
c.
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
3
d.
Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
4
e.
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
5-6
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
7-8
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
8
Part II. Other Information
Item 6.
Exhibits
9
Signature
10


Part I – Financial Information
Item 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CKX Lands, Inc.
Balance Sheets
September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)

2010
2009
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 3,761,643 $ 3,977,106
Certificates of deposit
240,000 720,000
Accounts receivable
157,575 162,356
Prepaid expense and other assets
53,886 36,225
Total current assets
4,213,104 4,895,687
Securities available for sale
1,989,698 1,793,866
Certificates of deposit
490,000 240,000
Property and equipment:
Building and equipment less accumulated depreciation of $74,994 and $70,447, respectively
9,062 13,609
Timber less accumulated depletion of $664,802 and $575,057, respectively
521,034 350,665
Land
3,192,491 2,851,526
Total property and equipment, net
3,722,587 3,215,800
Total assets
$ 10,415,389 $ 10,145,353
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Trade payables and accrued expenses
$ 64,325 $ 46,594
Income tax payable:
Current
1,358
Deferred
37,466 15,909
Total current liabilities
103,149 62,503
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Deferred income tax payable
181,818 181,818
Total liabilities
284,967 244,321
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock, no par value: 3,000,000 shares authorized; 2,100,000 shares issued
72,256 72,256
Retained earnings
10,342,415 10,170,940
Accumulated other comprehensive income
91,267 33,352
Less cost of treasury stock (157,505 shares)
(375,516 ) (375,516 )
Total stockholders’ equity
10,130,422 9,901,032
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 10,415,389 $ 10,145,353

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

1


CKX Lands, Inc.
Statements of Income
Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Quarter Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2010
2009
2010
2009
Revenues:
Oil and gas
$ 287,867 $ 446,288 $ 1,028,629 $ 1,183,837
Agriculture
26,408 33,014 69,975 81,986
Timber
18,717 9,468 132,842 27,971
Total revenues
332,992 488,770 1,231,446 1,293,794
Costs and Expenses:
Oil and gas production
25,807 37,210 81,541 104,703
Agriculture
3,374 1,986 6,323 4,563
Timber
1,542 33,159 14,067 52,636
General and administrative
98,769 102,838 301,318 288,179
Depreciation and depletion
25,047 2,048 94,292 5,926
Total cost and expenses
154,539 177,241 497,540 456,007
Income from operations
178,453 311,529 733,906 837,787
Other Income / (Expense):
Interest income
9,797 6,629 28,190 15,370
Dividend income
10,403 4,863 35,700 16,565
Change in unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale
(23,920 )
Gain/(Loss) on securities available-for-sale
(42,341 ) (13,814 )
Gain on sale of land and other assets
255 40,719
Net other income / (expense)
(22,141 ) 11,492 50,331 48,734
Income before income taxes
156,312 323,021 784,237 886,521
Federal and state income taxes:
Current
32,199 97,246 222,747 271,068
Deferred
(2,579 ) (763 ) (17,909 ) (38,592 )
Total income taxes
29,620 96,483 204,838 232,476
Net Income
$ 126,692 $ 226,538 $ 579,399 $ 654,045
Per Common Stock (1,942,495 shares):
Net Income
$ 0.07 $ 0.12 $ 0.30 $ 0.34
Dividends
$ 0.07 $ 0.07 $ 0.21 $ 0.21

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
2

CKX Lands, Inc.
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010:
Comprehensive
Income
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Capital
Stock
Issued
Treasury
Stock
December 31, 2009 Balance
$ 10,170,940 33,352 72,256 375,516
Comprehensive Income:
Net income
$ 579,399 579,399
Other comprehensive income:
Change in unrealized net holding gains occurring during period, net of taxes of $38,610
57,915 57,915
Total comprehensive income
$ 637,314
Dividends
(407,924 )
September 30, 2010 Balance
$ 10,342,415 91,267 72,256 375,516

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009:
Comprehensive
Income
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Capital
Stock
Issued
Treasury
Stock
December 31, 2008 Balance
$ 9,857,876 8,265 72,256 375,516
Comprehensive Income:
Net income
$ 654,045 654,045
Other comprehensive income:
Change in unrealized net holding gains occurring during period, net of taxes of $279
(1,919 )
Change in recognized unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of taxes of $9,568
14,352
Other Comprehensive income, net of taxes
12,433 12,433
Total comprehensive income
$ 666,478
Dividends
(407,924 )
September 30, 2009 Balance
$ 10,103,997 20,698 72,256 375,516

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

3


CKX Lands, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

2010
2009
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Income
$ 579,399 $ 654,045
Less non-cash (income) expenses included in net income:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
94,292 5,926
Deferred income tax expense
(17,909 ) (38,592 )
Less non-operating activities:
Unrealized (gain) loss on securities
23,920
(Gain) loss from securities sales
13,814
Gain from sale of land and other assets
(255 ) (40,719 )
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in current assets
(12,880 ) 73,093
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities
19,945 16,395
Net cash provided from operating activities
676,406 694,068
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Certificates of Deposit:
Maturity proceeds
480,000
Purchases
(250,000 )
Securities:
Sales proceeds
199,053 10,000
Purchases
(312,174 ) (1,335,000 )
Proceeds from dissolution of partnership
255
Land, timber, equipment and other assets:
Sales proceeds
29,330
Purchases
(601,079 ) (13,182 )
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities
(483,945 ) (1,308,852 )
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Dividends paid, net of refunds
(407,924 ) (407,924 )
Net cash used in financing activities
(407,924 ) (407,924 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(215,463 ) (1,022,708 )
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning
3,977,106 5,779,491
Ending
$ 3,761,643 $ 4,756,783
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash payments for:
Interest
$ $
Income taxes
$ 212,500 $ 226,937
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Net change in recognized and unrecognized unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
$ 96,525 $ 20,722

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

4


CKX Lands, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010
(Unaudited)

Note 1.
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited financial statements of CKX Lands, Inc. (“Company”) have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information.  They do not include all information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  Except as described herein, there has been no material change in the information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements included in our financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2009.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying financial statements.

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.  These financial statements and accompanying notes included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009.

Note 2.
Disclosures about Fair Value:
Securities available-for-sale and Certificate of Deposits (securities held to maturity) are valued at fair value.  The Company’s estimated fair value of securities are as follows.

September 30, 2010
Current
Non-Current
Total
Unrealized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Fair Value
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value
Gain/(Loss)
Certificate of Deposits
$ 240,000 490,000 730,000
Mutual Funds
785,429 19,654 785,429 19,654
Equity Securities
1,204,269 130,432 1,204,269 130,432
Total
$ 240,000 2,479,698 150,086 2,719,698 150,086

September 30, 2009
Current
Non-Current
Total
Unrealized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Fair Value
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value
Gain/(Loss)
Mutual Funds
375,000 375,000
Common Stock
518,904 32,471 518,904 32,471
Total
$ 893,904 32,471 893,904 32,471
5


CKX Lands, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010
(Unaudited)

Fair value measurements disclosure for securities follows:

September 30, 2010
Quoted Prices in
Significant
Significant
Active Markets for
Other
Unobservable
Identical Assets
Observable Inputs
Inputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Certificate of Deposit
$ 730,000
Mutual Funds
785,429
Equity Securities
$ 1,204,269
September 30, 2009
Quoted Prices in
Significant
Significant
Active Markets for
Other
Unobservable
Identical Assets
Observable Inputs
Inputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Mutual Funds
$ 375,000
Equity Securities
$ 518,904

Note 3:
Income taxes:

In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company has analyzed its filing positions in federal and state income tax returns for the tax years ending December 31, 2007 through 2009 that remain subject to examination.  The Company believes that all filing positions are highly certain and that all income tax filing positions and deductions would be sustained upon a taxing jurisdiction’s audit. Therefore, no reserve for uncertain tax positions is required.  No interest or penalties have been levied against the Company and none are anticipated.
Note 4:
Land and Timber Purchases:

During the second quarter of 2010, the Company purchased 4 parcels of land with standing timber for $599,944.  Approximately 359 acres were purchased for $340,965 and the standing timber was valued at $258,979 based on timber cruises.

6

Item 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations

Revenue

Revenues for the first nine months of 2010 decreased by $62,348 to $1,231,446 from 2009.  Royalty revenue from oil and gas revenues declined by $155,208 from 2009.  However, oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals increased by $43,328 from 2009.  The following schedule summarizes barrels and MCF reported from producers and presents an average price per barrel and per MCF for 2010 and 2009. The following schedule summarizes barrels and MCF produced and average price per barrel and per MCF for 2010 and 2009 .
2010
2009
Oil Royalty Revenue
$ 613,938 $ 702,455
Barrels produced
10,748 12,710
Average price per barrel
$ 57.12 $ 55.27
Gas Royalty Revenue
$ 275,382 $ 385,401
MCF produced
49,430 69,693
Average price per MCF
$ 5.57 $ 5.53
The decrease in oil royalty revenue is a net effect of a decrease in barrels produced and an increase in the average price per barrel.  Resulting gas royalty revenue is the result of a decrease in MCF produced and an increase in the average price per MCF.

Agriculture revenue decreased from $81,986 to $69,975 in 2010, primarily due to non-renewal of one sugarcane related lease.

Timber revenue increased to $132,842 in 2010 from $27,971 in 2009.  The Company harvested timber for internal maintenance programs which was not performed in 2009. Generally, timber prices have been depressed for the last several years and the Company has elected to only harvest timber for internal maintenance programs for age class timber and storm protection measures.

Costs and Expenses

Oil and gas production costs, primarily severance taxes, decreased by $23,162 in 2010. This decrease is directly related to lower oil and gas revenues.

Timber expenses decreased by $38,569 in 2010 due to a 2009 expense for a timber cruise mapping project.

General and administrative expenses increased by $13,139 primarily due to an increase in office rental expense and public company compliance expense as well as the timing of recording auditing and employee training expenses.

7


Financial Condition

Current assets, securities available for sale and non-current certificate of deposits totaled $6,692,802 and total liabilities equaled $284,967 at September 30, 2010.  Management believes existing cash and investments together with funds generated from operations should be sufficient to meet operating requirements and provide funds for strategic acquisitions.

The Company declared and paid another seven cents per common share during the quarter ended September 30, 2010. It is anticipated that the Company will be able to continue paying a seven cents per common share dividend each quarter.  From time to time, the Company may elect to pay an extra dividend.  In determining if an extra dividend will be declared, the Board of Directors will take into consideration the Company’s current liquidity and capital resources and the availability of suitable timberland that has mineral potential.

Issues and Uncertainties

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially because of issues and uncertainties such as those discussed below, which, among others, should be considered in evaluating the Company’s financial outlook.

Revenues from oil and gas provide most of the Company’s income.  All of these revenues come from wells operated by other companies from property belonging to CKX Lands, Inc.  Consequently, these revenues fluctuate due to changes in oil and gas prices and changes in the operations of the other companies.
Item 3.
Not applicable.
Item 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation, performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by the report.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no significant changes with respect to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter covered by this report.

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Part II.  Other Information
Item 1 – 5.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
EXHIBITS
3.1
Restated/Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)-1 to Form 10 filed April 29, 1981.

3.2
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3.2) to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2003.

3.3
By-Laws of the Registrant are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3.3) to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2003.

10
Contract to Purchase and Sell approximately 3,495 acres in Cameron Parish, Louisiana effective July 3, 2007 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10) to Form 10-QSB filed August 13, 2007.

31.1
Certification of Joseph K. Cooper, President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.

31.2
Certification of Brian R. Jones, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.

32
Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.
9


Signature

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

CKX Lands, Inc.
Date: November 4, 2010
/s/ Joseph K. Cooper
Joseph K. Cooper
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 4, 2010
/s/ Brian R. Jones
Brian R. Jones
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
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