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Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-K covers the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009, for Desert Gateway, Inc. (the "Company"). The Company is a Delaware corporation classified as a "shell company" with no active operations, nominal assets, and no revenues. Its primary purpose is to locate and consummate a merger or acquisition with a private operating entity. The Company was formed in February 2008 via a reorganization of its former parent, American Merchant Data Merger, Inc. As of the filing date, the Company has no employees, no facilities (utilizing a mailing address provided by its President), and relies on advances from related parties to fund minimal administrative costs.

Key Financial Metrics

Debt and Liquidity: The Company holds a convertible promissory note with a face value of $25,000, bearing 8% interest, maturing November 1, 2010. The carrying value of this debt is $4,167 due to a discount recognized for a beneficial conversion feature. The Company is insolvent, with liabilities exceeding assets, and relies on related party advances to meet obligations.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Expense Reduction: Operating expenses decreased significantly from $51,990 in 2008 to $13,432 in 2009. The 2008 figure included $45,000 in professional fees related to the 2008 reorganization, which were not incurred in 2009.
• Interest Expense: Interest expense of $4,834 was recorded in 2009, primarily due to the amortization of the discount on the convertible note issued in May 2008. No interest expense was recorded in 2008.
• Related Party Contributions: In 2009, the Company recognized a $12,000 non-cash expense for the fair value of services and office space provided by the sole officer/director, recorded as a contribution to paid-in capital.
• Cash Position: The Company generated a cash balance of $4,771 in 2009, up from $0 in 2008, driven by $25,000 in proceeds from debt financing, partially offset by operating cash outflows of $20,229.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

Going Concern: The Company's independent auditor has issued a "going concern" opinion. The Company has incurred cumulative losses of approximately $70,000 and has no revenues. There is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern without securing a business combination or additional funding.

Strategy: Management intends to seek a merger or acquisition with an operating business. The Company has no specific target identified and no commitment to any transaction. Future success is entirely dependent on locating a suitable candidate and consummating a transaction.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Shell Company Status: As a shell company, the Company faces strict SEC reporting requirements for any future acquisition, including the need for the target to provide audited financial statements, which may limit potential targets.
• Dilution: Any future merger will likely involve the issuance of a significant number of shares to the target company's owners, resulting in substantial dilution for existing shareholders.
• Management Conflict: The sole officer and director, Robert Wilson, devotes limited time (approx. 40 hours/month) to the Company due to other business interests.
• Internal Controls: Management identified a material weakness in internal controls due to a lack of segregation of duties and the absence of an audit committee or independent directors.
• Liquidity: The Company has no active trading market for its stock on the Pink Sheets and may be unable to raise capital if a merger is not completed.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Shell Status: Verify the Company's current status as a shell company with no operations and the implications for future mergers under SEC Rule 144 and Form 8-K requirements.
• Debt Obligations: Confirm the terms of the $25,000 convertible note, including the conversion price ($0.01/share) and maturity date (Nov 1, 2010), and assess the risk of default or forced conversion.
• Related Party Transactions: Review the extent of reliance on advances and services from the sole officer/director and the valuation of these non-cash contributions.
• Internal Controls: Assess the material weakness in financial reporting controls and the lack of an audit committee or independent directors.
• Going Concern: Evaluate the Company's ability to fund operations beyond the current period without a successful merger or new capital infusion.
• Stock Ownership: Note that IACE Investments One, Inc. owns approximately 51.08% of the outstanding common stock, giving it significant control over corporate actions.