Edgar Filing: QUEPASA CORP

Form 10-QSB

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-QSB

(Mark One)

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005

¨	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: 0-25565

QUEPASA CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEVADA

86-0879433

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

410 N. 44^th Street, Suite 450

Phoenix, AZ 85008

(Address of principal executive offices)

(602) 716-0100

(Issuer’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 ¨

The number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s Common Stock as of August 5, 2005 was 7,322,739 shares.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes ¨ No x

QUEPASA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004	1

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004	2

	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity	3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004	4

	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6

Item 2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	9

Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk	13

Item 4	Controls and Procedures	13

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1	Legal Proceedings	13

Item 2	Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds	14

Item 3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	14

Item 4	Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	14

Item 5	Other Information	14

Item 6	Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K	14

SIGNATURES		15

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

EX-31.1

EX-31.2

EX-32.1

EX-32.2

EX-99.1

EX-99.2

QUEPASA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


	June 30, 2005			December 31, 2004
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,047,538		$	3,069,571
Accounts receivable - trade		18,944			4,363
Accounts receivable - other		4,678			267
Prepaid expenses		1,542			17,654

Total current assets		2,072,702			3,091,855

NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Property and equipment - net		213,116			234,159
Deposits and other assets		28,176			27,535

Total noncurrent assets		241,292			261,694

Total assets	$	2,313,994		$	3,353,549

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	280,837		$	144,301
Accrued and other current liabilities		39,293			55,345
Dividends payable		13,367			49,247
Commissions payable		—			347,588
Deferred revenue		230,857			164,788
Current portion of long-term debt		7,773			7,473

Total current liabilities		572,127			768,742
LONG-TERM DEBT - net of current portion		24,812			29,388

Total liabilities		596,939			798,130

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
10% Convertible Preferred stock, no par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares; 0 and 3,337 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively		—			217,855
Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; 7,322,739 and 6,851,395 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively		7,323			6,852
Additional paid-in capital		114,805,680			113,856,594
Accumulated deficit		(113,092,674	)		(111,515,865	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(3,274	)		(10,017	)

Total stockholders’ equity		1,717,055			2,555,419

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,313,994		$	3,353,549

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

QUEPASA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(UNAUDITED)


	Six months ended June 30,						Three months ended June 30,
	2005			2004			2005			2004
REVENUES	$	285,810		$	127,803		$	159,572		$	103,938

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Search services expenses		227,412			55,258			122,441			51,258
Sales and marketing expenses		147,107			240,221			58,111			140,262
Product and content development expenses		73,851			100,591			32,471			67,341
General and administrative		1,350,670			1,226,004			864,812			797,797
Depreciation and amortization		51,539			209,812			26,716			113,696

		1,850,579			1,831,886			1,104,551			1,170,354

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS		(1,564,769	)		(1,704,083	)		(944,979	)		(1,066,416	)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income and other		2,696			5,529			2,692			2,158
Interest expense		(1,361	)		(76,949	)		(559	)		(54,684	)

TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)		1,335			(71,420	)		2,133			(52,526	)

NET LOSS		(1,563,434	)		(1,775,503	)		(942,846	)		(1,118,942	)
Accrued preferred stock dividend		(13,367	)		(14,913	)		(13,367	)		(14,913	)
Preferred stock dividends		(8	)		—			—			—

Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(1,576,809	)	$	(1,790,416	)	$	(956,213	)	$	(1,133,855	)

NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED	$	(0.22	)	$	(0.43	)	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.25	)

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING BASIC AND DILUTED		7,084,349			4,138,818			7,127,050			4,484,889

NET LOSS	$	(1,563,434	)	$	(1,775,503	)	$	(942,846	)	$	(1,118,942	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		6,743			(15,822	)		8,892			(11,489	)

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	$	(1,556,691	)	$	(1,791,325	)	$	(933,954	)	$	(1,130,431	)

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

QUEPASA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2005

(Unaudited)


	Preferred Stock					Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Shares		Amount			Shares	Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balance - December 31, 2004	3,337			217,855		6,851,395		6,852		113,856,594		(111,515,865	)		(10,017	)		2,555,419
Issuance of stock options for services	—			—		—		—		247,447								247,447
Issuance of common stock for cash, net of offering costs of $65,000	—			—		160,000		160		434,840		—			—			435,000
Issuance of common stock for preferred dividends	—			—		40,045		40		49,215		(8	)		—			49,247
Accrued dividends to preferred stockholders	—			—		—		—		—		(13,367	)		—			(13,367	)
Conversion of preferred to common	(3,337	)		(217,855	)	271,299		271		217,584		—			—			—
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—			—		—		—		—		—			6,743			6,743
Net loss	—			—		—		—		—		(1,563,434	)		—			(1,563,434	)

Balance - June 30, 2005	—		$	—		7,322,739	$	7,323	$	114,805,680	$	(113,092,674	)	$	(3,274	)	$	1,717,055

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

QUEPASA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)


	Six months ended June 30,
	2005			2004
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$	(1,563,434	)	$	(1,775,503	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		51,539			209,812
Amortization of discount on note payable		—			64,000
Warrants issued for professional services		—			256,396
Issuance of additional common shares required in offering		—			44,168
Issuance of common stock for services		—			118,750
Issuance of common stock options for compensation		—			26,000
Issuance of common stock options for services		247,447			—
Change in assets and liabilities:
Receivables		(18,992	)		(5,893	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		15,471			5,491
Accounts payable and other current liabilities		(227,104	)		75,424
Deferred revenue		66,069			201,952

Net cash used in operating activities		(1,429,004	)		(779,403	)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment		(30,496	)		(52,804	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(30,496	)		(52,804	)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of commissions of $65,000		435,000			1,052,653
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock		—			532,125
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable		—			225,000
Payments on notes payable		(4,276	)		(17,655	)

Net cash provided by financing activities		430,724			1,792,123

Foreign currency translation adjustment		6,743			(15,822	)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(1,022,033	)		944,094
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD		3,069,571			37,942

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	2,047,538		$	982,036

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest	$	1,361		$	849
Cash paid for income taxes		—			—

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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITY:

During the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Company had the following transactions:

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The Company issued 40,045 shares of common stock valued at $49,255 for preferred stock dividends.

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Certain stockholders converted 3,337 shares of preferred stock valued at $217,855 for 271,299 shares of common stock.

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The Company has accrued preferred stock dividends of $13,367 which are unpaid at June 30, 2005.

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The Company granted 250,000 common stock options valued at $247,447 for professional business services.

During the six months ended June 30, 2004, the Company had the following transactions:

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The Company issued 25,000 shares of common stock along with debt. Such stock was valued at $64,000 and recorded as a discount on the note payable.

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The Company granted 20,000 common stock options valued at $26,000 to an employee.

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The Company issued 200,000 warrants valued at $256,396 for professional business advisory services.

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The Company issued 33,975 common shares valued at $44,168 related to a private placement.

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The Company issued 62,500 shares of common stock valued at $118,750 for professional business advisory services.

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The Company issued 2,500 shares of preferred stock as payoff of outstanding bridge loans of $250,000.

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Certain stockholders exchanged 180,100 common shares valued at $234,130 for 2,346 preferred shares.

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The Company has recorded accrued dividends of $14,913 which are unpaid at June 30, 2004.

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The Company acquired property and equipment with a recorded value of $63,442, of which $11,356 was paid with cash. The following details non-cash components of the acquisition:


Net Book Value of old asset traded-in for new asset	$	32,702
Reduction in trade-in value for balance of note payable on old asset		(20,642	)
Amount of note payable created as partial consideration of new asset acquisition		40,026

	$	52,086

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

QUEPASA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements

Note 1 – Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Quepasa Corporation, (the Company or Quepasa), a Nevada Corporation, was incorporated in June 1997. The Company is a Spanish/English language Internet Portal and directory search platform with a proprietary search engine targeting the U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets. The Company’s web site provides users unique search engine capabilities and pay-per-performance marketing applications as well as traditional portal services centered around the Spanish market. The Quepasa.com web site is operated and managed by the Company’s majority owned Mexico-based subsidiary, Quepasa.com de Mexico. Because the language preference of many U.S. Hispanics is English, it also offers users the ability to access information and services in the English language.

Concentrations of Credit Risk and Significant Customers

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash equivalents. The Company places their temporary cash investments with what management believes are high-credit, quality financial institutions.

Use of Estimates

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue on arrangements in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 “Revenue Recognition,” and Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 00-21, “Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables.” In all cases, revenue is recognized only when the price is fixed or determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the service is performed, and collectibility of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.

Revenue is primarily generated from pay-for-performance search advertisements and banner advertisements. The Company recognizes revenue related to banner advertisements ratably over the contract period. Pay-for-performance search revenue is recognized in the period in which the “click-throughs” occur. “Click-throughs” are defined as the number of times an internet user clicks on an advertisement or search result. Pay-for-performance revenue is recognized when there is evidence that the qualifying transactions have occurred.

Pay-for-Performance Revenue. Pay-for-performance search advertisements are recognized in the period in which the “click-throughs” occur. “Click-throughs” are defined as the number of times a user clicks on an advertisement or search result. Pay-for-performance revenue is recognized when there is evidence that the qualifying transactions have occurred. During the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, pay-for-performance revenue accounted for 98% and 99% of total revenue, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, pay-for-performance revenue accounted for 99% and 83% of total revenue, respectively.

Banner Advertising Revenue. The Company recognizes revenue related to banner advertisements ratably over the contract period. During the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, banner advertising revenue accounted for 0% and 1% of total revenue, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, banner advertising revenue accounted for 0% and 17% of total revenue, respectively. Payments received from advertisers prior to displaying their advertisements on our website are recorded as deferred revenue, as are all payments received from advertisers for performance based marketing initiatives.

Customers generally make advance deposits, which are recorded as deferred revenue, for pay-for-performance services which are recorded as revenue when an internet user clicks on a sponsored advertisement. Most advertisers utilize self-service tools to open and manage accounts online including tracking, price management and measurement features.

Note 2 – Basis of Presentation

The Company’s accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for financial information and pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for a complete financial statement presentation. In the Company’s opinion, such unaudited information reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. The Company’s results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full fiscal year. The Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2004 was derived from its audited consolidated financial statements as of that date but does not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company suggests that these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004, plus other SEC filings made by the Company from time to time.

Note 3 – Liquidity

The Company has incurred net losses from operations since inception and has an accumulated deficit of approximately $113.1 million through June 30, 2005. There is no assurance that the Company will earn profits in the future.

In order to generate significant revenue in the future, the Company must continue to enhance and make more robust its information retrieval and successful direct marketing to potential advertising customers and distribution partners. The Company intends to price the retrieval and information technology services competitively against other retrieval companies.

The Company expects to continue to incur substantial costs, particularly general and administrative costs during 2005, and does not expect sufficient revenue to be realized to offset these costs until later in 2005. The Company believes that its current cash balances, cash generated from its operations, and its financing activities are sufficient to finance its business objective through the next twelve months.

Note 4 – Stockholders’ Equity

Common Stock Transactions

In January 2005, the Company completed an offering of common stock, $.001 par value, under a Selling Agreement, under which the Company issued 80,000 units for proceeds of $435,000, net of commissions of $65,000. Each unit is comprised of two shares of common stock and one warrant, for .4 of 1 share of common stock, resulting in the issuance of 160,000 shares of common stock and 64,000 warrants valued at $182,146. These warrants are exercisable by the holders at $4.50 per share through January 3, 2007.

In January 2005, the Company issued 40,045 shares of common stock valued at $49,255 for preferred stock dividends.

During the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Company converted 3,337 shares of preferred stock to 271,299 shares of common stock.

Subsequent to June 30, 2005, the Company committed to issuing 50,780 additional shares of common stock valued at $114,763, associated with a private placement.

Preferred Stock

During the six months ended June 30, 2005, certain preferred shareholders converted 3,337 shares of preferred stock valued at $217,855 to 271,299 shares of common stock.

In June 2005, the Company recorded accrued dividends of $13,367 related to the preferred stock.

Warrants

In January 2005, the Company issued 64,000 warrants valued at $182,146 related to a private placement.

Stock Options

The Company has a stock-based compensation plan, which is fully described in Note 1 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004. The Company accounts for those plans using the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations. The Company granted 1,200,000 stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2005, which expire at various times between May and June 2012. The Company granted 140,000 stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2004, which expire at various times between January and March 2011, all of which vested upon issuance. Stock based compensation totaled $247,447 and $26,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Had compensation cost for the Company’s stock-based employee compensation plans been determined based on the fair value of such awards at the grant dates consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, the Company’s total and per share net income would be reduced as follows:


	For the 6 Months Ended June 30,
	2005			2004
Net loss, as reported	$	(1,563,434	)	$	(1,775,503	)
Add back: stock based compensation expense recognized, net of related tax effects		247,447			26,000
Pro forma effect of stock based compensation expense determined under the fair value method for all awards, net of related tax effects		(1,511,310	)		(274,333	)

Net loss, pro forma	$	(2,827,297	)	$	(2,023,836	)

Basic loss per common share, as reported	$	(.22	)	$	(.43	)

Basic loss per common share, pro forma	$	(.40	)	$	(.49	)

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used:


	For the 6 Months Ended June 30,
	2005			2004
Approximate risk free rate		4.5	%		4.5	%
Average expected life		3 years			3 years
Dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Volatility		123	%		274	%
Estimated per share weighted average fair value of total options granted	$	1.26		$	1.22

Note 5 – Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

On June 14, 2004, TIABFES, a California Corporation doing business as New Capital Advisors, filed suit against Quepasa Corporation, et. al., in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles, CA. The civil action was brought in connection with a claim by the Plaintiff through the Plaintiff’s counsel, Sarah Jane Barney, Esq., for damages associated with an alleged professional financial advisory and business strategy services agreement. The action seeks damages under various causes of action, in amounts up to $2 million.

During August 2005, the Company formally agreed to dismiss the lawsuit it filed against TIABFES Corp. d/b/a New Capital Advisors (“New Capital”) in Superior Court at Phoenix, Arizona (#CV2004-015723) on August 13, 2004 and New Capital agreed to dismiss the lawsuit it filed against the Company in United States District Court, Central District of California (#04-4198) on June 14, 2004. On the same date, the Company agreed to transfer approximately 20,000 shares of its Common Stock to an assignee of New Capital in exchange for certain future Investor Relations services. No cash was paid to New Capital by Quepasa for the purpose of settling the lawsuit.

On March 14 2005, Mr. Craig Behar, filed case no. CV2005-004439 against Quepasa Corporation, et. al., in the Maricopa County Superior Court at Phoenix, AZ. The civil action was brought in connection with a claim by the Plaintiff for damages associated with an alleged employment agreement. The action seeks damages under various causes of action, in amounts up to $418,700.

The Company has reviewed the claims with its counsel, finds the claims to be wholly without merit, and intends to vigorously defend them. Moreover, management believes that the amount claimed has been grossly overstated, in an attempt to induce the company to settle the action rather than litigate it.

The Company is not aware of any additional pending legal proceedings against it that, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial condition. The Company may in the future be party to litigation arising in the course of its business, including claims that the Company allegedly infringes third-party trademarks and other intellectual property rights. Such claims, even if not meritorious, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources.

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Information

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB and the information incorporated by reference may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In particular, we direct your attention to Item 1. Financial Statements, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. We intend the forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in these sections. All statements regarding our expected financial position and operating results, our business strategy, our future business operations and the outcome of any contingencies are forward-looking statements. These statements can sometimes be identified by our use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “believe,” “plan,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend” and other phrases of similar meaning. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. The forward-looking information is based on various factors and was derived using numerous assumptions. Although we believe that our expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot promise that our expectations will turn out to be correct. Our actual results could be materially different from our expectations.

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements, the notes related thereto, and the other financial data included elsewhere in this Form 10-QSB.

Company Overview

Quepasa Corporation operates a Spanish/English language Internet Portal with proprietary search engine technology targeting the U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets. We are focused on providing users unique search engine capabilities while providing advertisers with a high return on their investment. Our strategy currently includes the following initiatives to generate sales and profit growth:

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Market Share Expansion – We seek to expand market share by investing in new equipment and technology.

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New Business Model – We intend to concentrate on performance-based marketing activities to attract advertisers.

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Focus on U.S. Hispanic Market – We believe we can use our brand to tap into the significant Hispanic consumer population.

Our revenue is primarily generated from pay-for-performance search advertisements and banner advertisements. Pay-for-performance search revenue is recognized in the period in which the “click-throughs” occur. “Click-throughs” are defined as the number of times an internet user clicks on an advertisement or search result. Pay-for-performance revenue is recognized when there is evidence that the qualifying transactions have occurred at a set price. We recognize revenue related to banner advertisements ratably over the contract period.

We believe that our current cash balances, cash generated from our operations, and our financing activities are sufficient to finance our level of operations through the next twelve months.

Our operating expenses mainly consist of search services, sales and marketing, product and content development, general and administrative expenses, and depreciation and amortization.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make a number of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Such estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions based upon historical experience and various other factors and circumstances. We believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances; however, actual results may differ from these estimates under different future conditions.

Management believes that the estimates and assumptions that are most important to the portrayal of Quepasa’s financial condition and results of operations, in that they require management’s most difficult subjective or complex judgments, form the basis for the accounting policies deemed to be most critical to Quepasa. These critical accounting policies relate to revenue recognition including the ultimate collectibility of receivables, valuation and useful lives of long-lived assets, valuation of equity transactions such as the fair value assigned to common stock options and warrants, and litigation. Revenue recognition resulting from sales of paid search advertising placement is discussed in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements. We believe our estimates and assumptions related to these critical accounting policies are appropriate under the circumstances; however, should future events or occurrences result in unanticipated consequences, there could be a material adverse impact on future financial condition and results of operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have substantial capital resource requirements relative to our revenue generation, but limited sources of liquidity and capital resources. We have generated significant net losses and negative cash flows from our inception and anticipate that we will experience continued net losses and negative cash flows for the next few quarters.

At June 30, 2005, we had $2.0 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $3.1 million at December 31, 2004.

Net cash used in operating activities was $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005 as compared to $779 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, net cash used by operations consisted of a net loss of $1.6 million offset by non-cash expenses of $52 thousand in depreciation and amortization and $247 thousand in stock granted for professional services. Net cash used by operations for the six months ended June 30, 2004 consisted of the net loss of $1.8 million, which was offset by non-cash expenses of $210 thousand in depreciation and amortization plus $256 thousand in warrants issued for professional services, $119 thousand in stock issued for professional services, $64 thousand in amortization of discount on notes payable, $44 thousand in stock issued for the extension of a private placement agreement and $26 thousand in stock option compensation expense.

Net cash used in investing activities was $30 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2005 as compared to net cash used by investing activities of $53 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004. The primary use of cash was for investments in capital equipment.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $431 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2005 as compared to $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004. In the six months ended June 30, 2005, we received $435 thousand, net of commissions, from the issuance of common stock. In the six months ended June 30, 2004, we received $1.1 million, net of commissions, from the issuance of common stock, $532 thousand, net of commissions, from the issuance of preferred stock and $225 thousand from the issuance of notes payable.

We believe that our current cash balances, cash generated from our operations, and our financing activities are sufficient to finance our level of operations through the next twelve months.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the six months ended June 30, 2005 with the six months ended June 30, 2004

For the six months ended June 30, 2005 the net loss attributable to common stockholders was $1.6 million compared to a net loss of $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004. The decreased loss was attributable, in part, to the increased revenue we generated and to a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense. These decreases in expenses were partially offset by an increase in search services costs associated with the new business model as well as the increase in resources associated with the management of our Quepasa.com website by our Mexican subsidiary, Quepasa.com de Mexico, and the development of our proprietary Internet information search and retrieval software.

Comparison of the three months ended June 30, 2005 with the three months ended June 30, 2004

For the three months ended June 30, 2005 the net loss attributable to common stockholders was $956 thousand compared to a net loss of $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004. The decreased loss was attributable, in part, to the increased revenue we generated and to a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense. These decreases in expenses were partially offset by an increase in search services costs associated with the new business model as well as the increase in resources associated with the management of our Quepasa.com website by our Mexican subsidiary, Quepasa.com de Mexico, and the development of our proprietary Internet information search and retrieval software.

Revenues

For the three months ended June 30, 2005, the Company generated revenues of $160 thousand compared to $104 thousand in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, revenues were $286 thousand compared to $128 thousand in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2004. In order to generate significant revenue under the new model, we must continue to enhance the development and marketing of our proprietary search and retrieval software. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, our revenue was primarily generated from three principal sources: revenue earned from “pay-for-performance” results from our search engine based on proprietary technologies or our advertiser directory listings and the sale of advertising on our web site.

Operating Expenses

Our principal operating expenses are, or have been: Search Services, Sales and Marketing, Product and Content Development, General and Administrative, and Depreciation and Amortization expenses. Operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2005 were $1.1 million, a decrease from $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004. The decreased expenses are principally attributable to the decrease in sales and marketing expenses to $58 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $140 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2004, and a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense to $27 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $114 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2004. These decreases were offset by the increase in search services expenses to $122 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $51 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and the increase in general and administrative expenses to $865 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $798 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2004.

For the six months ended June 30, 2005, operating expenses were $1.9 million, an increase from $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004. The increased expenses are principally attributable to the increase in search services expenses to $227 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2005, from $55 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and the increase in general and administrative expenses to $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005, from $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004. These increases were offset by the decrease in sales and marketing expenses to $147 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2005, from $240 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense to $52 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2005, from $210 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004.

Search Services Expenses. Our search services expenses increased to $122 thousand in the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $51 thousand in the three months ended June 30, 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, search services increased to $227 thousand from $55 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004. These increases are attributable to an increase in our search partner expenses corresponding to our increased search distribution partner associations. The new search partner agreements have contributed to the increases in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2005.

Sales and Marketing Expenses. Our Sales and marketing expense decreased to $58 thousand in the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $140 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, sales and marketing expenses decreased to $147 thousand from $240 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004. These changes are mainly attributable to reductions in our sales and marketing workforce.

Product and Content Development Expenses. Our product and content development expenses decreased to $32 thousand in the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $67 thousand in the three months ended June 30, 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, product and content development expenses decreased to $74 thousand from $101 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004. This decrease is attributable to changes in our development staff. Quepasa.com de Mexico provides significantly all of our design, translation services, and website management and development services for the Company.

General and Administrative Expenses. Our general and administrative expenses increased to $865 thousand in the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $798 thousand in the three months ended June 30, 2004. This increase is principally attributable to the increases in advertising expense to $79 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $3 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2004, rent expense increased to $35 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $28 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and general and administrative salaries increased to $297 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2005, from $149 for the three months ended June 30, 2004, offset by a decrease in professional fees, to $391 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2005 from $408 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, general and administrative expenses increased to $1.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2005 from $1.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004. This increase is principally attributable to the increase in advertising expense to $117 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2005 from $6 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004, an increase in rent expense to $73 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2005 from $51 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and general and administrative salaries increased to $447 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2005 from $258 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004, offset by a decrease in professional fees to $490 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2005 from $535 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2004.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Our depreciation and amortization expense decreased to $27 thousand in the three months ended June 30, 2005 from $114 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, depreciation and amortization expenses decreased to $52 thousand from $210 thousand in the six months ended June 30, 2004. This decrease is attributable to the decrease in depreciation associated with our proprietary software which was fully depreciated at December 31, 2004, and the decrease in amortization expense associated with a bridge loan.

Other Income (Expense). Other income (expense), which primarily consists of interest income offset by interest expense, was $2 thousand in the three months ended June 30, 2005, an increase from the ($53) thousand in the three months ended June 30, 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, interest income (expense) increased to $1 thousand from ($71) thousand in the six months ended June 30, 2004. The decreased expense is mainly attributable to the decrease of $64 thousand in amortization of discount on bridge loans and $12 thousand in accrued interest on the bridge loans.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There were no material changes with respect to this item from the disclosure included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

As of June 30, 2005, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2005. There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to June 30, 2005.

In connection with the audit of the year ended December 31, 2004, there were no “Reportable Events” within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K. However, during the review of the Company’s 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005, the Company’s auditors communicated to the Registrant matters it considered to be a material weakness in the Registrant’s internal controls relating to the adequacy of staffing of its accounting and finance department. The auditors considered the scope of responsibilities and duties of the Chief Financial Officer to be somewhat overextended. The auditors communicated that additional resources were needed in the finance and accounting department to take the workload off this individual. This staffing situation contributed to certain business transactions not documented in an appropriate manner. The Registrant is addressing this concern and is in the process of further enhancing its staff.

QUEPASA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

During August, 2005, the Company formally agreed to dismiss the lawsuit it filed against TIABFES Corp. d/b/a New Capital Advisors (“New Capital”) in Superior Court at Phoenix, Arizona (#CV2004-015723) on August 13, 2004 and New Capital agreed to dismiss the lawsuit it filed against the Company in United States District Court, Central District of California (#04-4198) on June 14, 2004. On the same date, the Company agreed to transfer approximately 20,000 shares of its Common Stock to an assignee of New Capital in exchange for certain future Investor Relations services. No cash was paid to New Capital by Quepasa for the purpose of settling the lawsuit.

The Company has reviewed the claims with its counsel, finds the claims to be wholly without merit, and intends to vigorously defend them. Moreover, management believes that the amount claimed has been grossly overstated, in an attempt to induce the Company to settle the action rather than litigate it.

Item 2.

Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

In January 2005, the Company issued 40,045 shares of common stock valued at $49,255 for preferred stock dividends.

In January 2005, the Company issued 64,000 warrants valued at $182,146 related to a private placement.

During the six months ended June 30, 2005, certain preferred shareholders elected to convert 3,337 shares of preferred stock valued at $217,855 to 271,299 shares of common stock.

The Company granted 1,200,000 stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2005, which expire at various times between May and June 2012. Stock-based compensation totaled $247,447 during the six months ended June 30, 2005, and is classified in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying financial statements.

Item 3.

Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.

Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None

Item 5.

Other Information

None.

Item 6.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)

Exhibits


Exhibit Number		Description

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

99.1		Employment agreement for Jeffrey Peterson

99.2		Employment agreement for Charles B. Mathews

(b)	Reports on Form 8-K.

On June 6, 2005, we furnished a report on Form 8-K announcing the restatement of certain financial statements.

On June 30, 2005, we furnished a report on Form 8-K announcing the appointment of Jeffrey Peterson to Chief Executive Officer.

QUEPASA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the city of Phoenix, state of Arizona, on August 15, 2005.


Quepasa Corporation

By:		/s/ Jeffrey Peterson
Name:		Jeffrey Peterson
Title:		Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)



By:		/s/ Charles B. Mathews
Name:		Charles B. Mathews
Title:		Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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