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10-Q 1 ckx_10q-093011.htm FORM 10-Q ckx_10q-093011.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, 2011

o 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
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
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.   Yes x No o

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 o

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 o Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o 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 o 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, 2011
Table of Contents
Part I.   Financial Information Page
Item 1.
Financial Statements
a. Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (Unaudited) 1
b. Statements of Income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited) 2
c. Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited) 3
d. Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (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, 2011 and December 31, 2010
(Unaudited)

2011
2010
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 4,933,135 $ 5,182,316
Certificates of deposit
735,625 240,000
Accounts receivable
235,539 149,795
Prepaid expense and other assets
125,026 114,232
Total current assets
6,029,325 5,686,343
Securities available for sale
-- 783,772
Certificates of deposit
480,000 250,000
Property and equipment:
Building and equipment less accumulated depreciation of $78,257 and $72,794, respectively
12,380 17,193
Timber less accumulated depletion of $678,609 and $632,565, respectively
775,884 557,253
Land
3,526,288 3,192,491
Total property and equipment, net
4,314,552 3,766,937
Total assets
$ 10,823,877 $ 10,487,052
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Trade payables and accrued expenses
$ 68,855 $ 58,520
Income tax payable:
Current
85,972 469
Deferred
-- --
Total current liabilities
154,827 58,989
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Deferred income tax payable
181,818 181,818
Total liabilities
336,645 240,807
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock, no par value: 3,000,000 shares authorized; 2,100,000 shares issued
72,256 72,256
Retained earnings
10,790,492 10,543,924
Accumulated other comprehensive income
-- 5,581
Less cost of treasury stock (157,505 shares)
(375,516 ) (375,516 )
Total stockholders’ equity
10,487,232 10,246,245
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 10,823,877 $ 10,487,052
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Statements of Income
Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
(Unaudited)


Quarter Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2011
2010
2011
2010
Revenues:
Oil and gas
$ 565,573 $ 287,867 $ 1,200,186 $ 1,028,629
Timber
83,193 18,717 86,632 132,842
Agriculture
22,124 26,408 46,588 69,975
Total revenues
670,890 332,992 1,333,406 1,231,446
Costs and Expenses:
Oil and gas
38,794 25,807 90,208 81,541
Timber
17,778 3,374 32,414 14,067
Agriculture
2,258 1,542 5,220 6,323
General and administrative
99,712 98,769 319,387 301,317
Depreciation and depletion
30,210 25,047 51,507 94,292
Total cost and expenses
188,752 154,539 498,736 497,540
Income from operations
482,138 178,453 834,670 733,906
Other Income / (Expense):
Interest income
9,817 9,797 30,286 28,190
Dividend income
3,854 10,403 13,381 35,700
Gain/(Loss) on securities available-for-sale
10,688 (42,341 ) 10,688 (13,814 )
Gain on sale of land and other assets
-- -- 306 255
Net other income / (expense)
24,359 (22,141 ) 54,661 50,331
Income before income taxes
506,497 156,312 889,331 784,237
Federal and state income taxes:
Current
160,247 32,199 259,779 222,747
Deferred
863 (2,579 ) (11,565 ) (17,909 )
Total income taxes
161,110 29,620 248,214 204,838
Net Income
$ 345,387 $ 126,692 $ 641,117 $ 579,399
Per Common Stock (1,942,495 shares):
Net Income
$ 0.18 $ 0.07 $ 0.33 $ 0.30
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, 2011 and 2010
(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011:
Comprehensive
Income
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Capital
Stock
Issued
Treasury
Stock
December 31, 2010 Balance
$ 10,543,924 5,581 72,256 375,516
Comprehensive Income:
Net income
$ 641,117 641,117 -- -- --
Other comprehensive income:
Change in unrealized net holding gains occurring during period, net of taxes of $3,721
(5,581 ) (5,581 )
Total comprehensive income
$ 635,536
Dividends
(407,924 )
Dividend reversion
13,375 -- -- --
September 30, 2011 Balance
$ 10,790,492 -- 72,256 375,516
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
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
(Unaudited)

2011
2010
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Income
$ 641,117 $ 579,399
Less non-cash (income) expenses included in net income:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
51,507 94,292
Deferred income tax expense
(11,565 ) (17,909 )
Less non-operating activities:
Unrealized (gain) loss on securities
-- --
(Gain) loss from securities sales
-- 13,814
Gain from sale of land and other assets
(306 ) (255 )
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in current assets
7,724 (12,880 )
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities
11,551 19,945
Net cash provided from operating activities
700,028 676,406
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Certificates of Deposit:
Maturity proceeds
-- 480,000
Purchases
(725,625 ) (250,000 )
Securities:
Sales proceeds
787,841 199,053
Purchases
(12,560 ) (312,174 )
Proceeds from dissolution of partnership
-- 255
Land, timber, equipment and other assets:
Sales proceeds
167 --
Purchases
(604,483 ) (601,079 )
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities
(554,660 ) (483,945 )
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Dividends paid, net of reversion
(394,549 ) (407,924 )
Net cash used in financing activities
(394,549 ) (407,924 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(249,181 ) (215,463 )
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning
5,182,316 3,977,106
Ending
$ 4,933,135 $ 3,761,643
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash payments for:
Interest
$ -- $ --
Income taxes
$ 139,660 $ 212,500
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Net change in recognized and unrecognized unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
$ (9,302 ) $ 96,525
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2011
(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, 2010.  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 should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011.

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 values of securities are as follows.
September 30, 2011
Current Non-Current Total
Fair Value
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Certificate of Deposits
$ 735,625 -- 480,000 -- 1,215,625 --
Mutual Funds
-- -- -- -- -- --
Equity Securities
-- -- -- -- -- --
Total
$ 735,625 -- 480,000 -- 1,215,625 --
September 30, 2010
Current Non-Current Total
Fair Value
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value Unrealized
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
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)

Fair value measurements disclosure for securities is as follows.
September 30, 2011
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Certificate of Deposit
$ 1,215,625 -- --
Mutual Funds
-- -- --
Equity Securities
$ -- -- --

September 30, 2010
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Certificate of Deposit
$ 730,000 -- --
Mutual Funds
785,429 -- --
Equity Securities
$ 1,204,269 -- --
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, 2008 through 2010 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 first quarter of 2011, the Company purchased two parcels of land with standing timber for $592,750.  Approximately 320 acres were purchased for $330,665 and the standing timber was valued at $262,085 based on timber cruises.
Note 5:       Subsequent Event:

On October 7, 2011, the Company purchased eight separate tracts of land totaling approximately 800 acres, all of which are located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, for approximately $1,280,000.  Management has estimated that approximately $382,000 of standing timber exists on the acquired tracts at acquisition date.  The remainder of the purchase price, $898,000, was allocated to the land purchased.  The Company paid cash for the purchased tracts.

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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 2011 increased by $101,960 from the revenues for the first nine months of 2010 to $1,333,406.

Oil and gas revenues increased by $171,557 to $1,200,186 in 2011.  Oil and gas revenues consists of royalty, lease rental and geophysical revenue.  Royalty revenue increased by $134,569 and lease rentals increased by $18,533 from 2010.  Geophysical revenues increased by $18,455 from 2010.

Gas production decreased by 1,058 MCF, and the average gas sales price per MCF decreased by 9.28% resulting in a decrease in gas revenue of $30,952. Revenue from oil production increased by $167,664, due to an increase of 53.14% in the average barrel sales price and a decrease in production of approximately 1,378 barrels.  Revenues from plant products decreased by $2,143 from 2010 revenues.

The following schedule summarizes barrels and MCF produced and average price per barrel and per MCF.

Nine Months
Ended
09/30/11
Nine Months
Ended
09/30/10
Net gas produced (MCF)
48,372 49,430
Average gas sales price (per MCF) (1)
$ 5.05 $ 5.57
Net oil produced (Bbl) (2)
7,279 8,657
Average oil sales price (per Bbl) (1,2)
$ 103.15 $ 67.36
Notes to above schedule:
(1) Before deduction of production and severance taxes.
(2) Excludes plant products.
Timber revenue decreased from $132,842 to $86,632 in 2011.  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.

Agriculture revenue decreased $23,387 to $46,588 in 2011, primarily due to lower farm rental rates.

Costs and Expenses

Oil and gas production costs, primarily severance taxes, increased by $8,667 in 2011. This increase is directly related to higher oil and gas revenues.

Timber expenses increased by $18,347 in 2011 due to a timber cruise mapping project and maintenance costs.

General and administrative expenses increased by $18,070 primarily due to a one time public company compliance expense of $17,500.
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Financial Condition

Current assets and certificates of deposit non-current totaled $6,509,325 and total liabilities equaled $336,645 at September 30, 2011.  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, 2011. 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.

10.1
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.

10.2
Contract to purchase eight separate tracts of land, 800 acres, all of which are located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana effective October 7, 2011.

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.

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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.
101.INS**
XBRL Instance
101.SCH**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
101.DEF**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
101.LAB**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels
101.PRE**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation
** Information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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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 10, 2011
/s/ Joseph K. Cooper
Joseph K. Cooper
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 10, 2011
/s/ Brian R. Jones
Brian R. Jones
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

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