Sterling Group Ventures, Inc. - Form 10-QSB

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-QSB

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 Or 15(d) Of The Securities Act Of 1934

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2007

Commission file number: 000-51775

STERLING GROUP VENTURES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

Nevada 72-1535634
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)  

Suite 900 - 789 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1H2
(Address of principal executive offices)

(604) 893-8891
(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 and 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 ¨

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the last
practicable date:

Common Stock, $0.001 par value 43,826,175
(Class) (Outstanding as of January 10, 2008)

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

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STERLING GROUP VENTURES, INC.
FORM 10-QSB
INDEX

    Page
   
Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) 3
     
  Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets of Sterling Group Ventures, Inc. at November 30, 2007 and May 31, 2007 3
   
Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended November 30, 2007 and 2006 and for the Period from July 27, 1994 (Date of Inception) to November 30, 2007 4
   
Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended November 30, 2007 and 2006 and for the Period from July 27, 1994 (Date of Inception) to November 30, 2007 5
   
Interim Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity(Deficiency) for the period from July 27, 1994 (Date of Inception) to November 30, 2007 6-7
   
Schedule Of Mineral Property Costs 8-9
   
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 10-13
   
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation 14
   
Item 3. Controls and Procedures 20
 
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 20
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of proceeds 20
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 21
     
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 21
     
Item 5. Other Information 21
     
Item 6. Exhibits 21
   
Signatures 21

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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


STERLING GROUP VENTURES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
November 30, 2007 and May 31, 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
(
Unaudited)

    November 30,     May 31,  
    2007     2007  
             
ASSETS            
             
Current Assets            
 Cash and cash equivalents – Note 5 $  338,628   $  289,330  
 GST receivable   3,522     9,128  
 Prepaid expenses   20     1,964  
 Advance receivable – Notes 2 and 5   8,307     14,189  
Total current assets   350,477     314,611  
             
Equipment - Note 4   2,632     2,911  
             
Total Assets $  353,109   $  317,522  
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY            
             
Current Liabilities            
 Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities - Note 5 $  330,989   $  272,456  
             
Stockholders' Equity – Notes 3 and 6            
 Common Stock : $0.001 Par Value            
   Authorized : 500,000,000            
   Issued and Outstanding : 43,826,175 (May 31, 2007: 43,501,490)   43,826     43,502  
 Additional Paid In Capital   2,652,925     2,633,768  
 Warrants   51,587     51,587  
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss   (583 )   (583 )
 Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage   (2,725,635 )   (2,683,208 )
Total Stockholders' Equity   22,120     45,066  
             
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $  353,109   $  317,522  

See accompanying notes

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STERLING GROUP VENTURES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
for the three and six months ended November 30, 2007 and 2006 and
for the period from July 27, 1994 (Date of Inception) to November 30, 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
(
Unaudited)

                            July 27, 1994  
                            (Date of  
    Three months ended     Six months ended     Inception) to  
    November 30,     November 30,     November 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006     2007  
                               
Expenses                              
 Accounting, audit and legal fees $  3,174   $  11,149   $ 13,399   $  30,349   $  289,591  
 Bank charges   34     54     114     141     1,417  
 Consulting fees – Note 5   29,632     28,350     58,661     59,778     505,232  
 Depreciation   446     732     844     1,244     6,715  
 Filing fees and transfer agent   844     681     1,198     2,288     34,061  
 Foreign exchange loss (gain)   3,495     (8,109 )   3,001     (12,638 )   (10,382 )
 General and administrative – Note 5   6,031     3,538     13,775     9,065     66,022  
 Mineral property costs - Schedule A                              
   – Notes 3 and 5   26,651     63,213     45,440     538,034     1,178,834  
 Printing and mailing   -     -     -     -     16,883  
 Shareholder information and investor relations   -     -     -     -     59,700  
 Stock-based compensation   -     -     -     -     368,641  
 Travel and entertainment   -     1,816     1,502     5,777     120,586  
                               
    (70,307 )   (101,424 )   (137,934 )   (634,038 )   (2,637,300 )
Other items                              
 Interest income   1,462     1,440     3,276     2,375     25,761  
 Recovery of doubtful collection (Note 3(b))   26,636     12,834     92,231     12,834     132,612  
 Allowance for doubtful collection   -     -     -     -     (246,708 )
    28,098     14,274     95,507     15,209     (88,335 )
                               
Net loss for the period $  (42,209 ) $  (87,150 ) $ (42,427 ) $  (618,829 ) $  (2,725,635 )
                               
Basic and diluted loss per share $  (0.00 ) $  (0.00 ) $ (0.00 ) $  (0.01 )      
Weighted average number of shares                              
outstanding   43,715,568     42,778,349     43,607,944     41,521,092        

See accompanying notes

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STERLING GROUP VENTURES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
for the six months ended November 30, 2007 and 2006 and
for the period from July 27, 1994 (Date of Inception) to November 30, 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
(
Unaudited)

                July 27, 1994  
                (Date of  
    Six months ended     Inception) to  
    November 30,     November 30,  
    2007     2006     2007  
                   
Cash flows from operating activities                  
 Net loss for the period $  (42,427 ) $  (618,829 ) $  (2,725,635 )
 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash                  
   provided by (Used in) operating activities                  
   Stock compensation expenses   -     -     368,641  
   Depreciation   844     1,244     6,715  
   Permit and engineering studies   -     -     150,000  
   Shareholder information and investor relations   -     -     20,447  
   Accounting, audit and legal fees   -     -     49,000  
   Foreign currency translation adjustment   -     -     (106 )
   Changes in non-cash working capital items                  
   related to operations                  
     GST receivable   5,606     6,018     (3,522 )
     Prepaid expenses   1,944     (258 )   21,532  
     Advance receivable   5,882     18,010     (8,307 )
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   78,013     101,226     350,470  
 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   49,862     (492,589 )   (1,770,765 )
                   
Cash flows from investing activities                  
   Advance on investment   -     -     (150,000 )
   Mineral property deposit   -     124,600     -  
   Additions to equipment   (564 )   (2,633 )   (9,346 )
 Net cash flows used in investing activities   (564 )   121,967     (159,346 )
                   
Cash flows from financing activities                  
   Net proceeds on issuance of common stock   -     412,545     2,266,858  
   Amounts contributed by director   -     -     1,881  
 Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities   -     412,545     2,268,739  
                   
Increase in cash and cash equivalents   49,298     41,923     338,628  
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period   289,330     349,954     -  
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $  338,628   $  391,877   $  338,628  
                   
Cash and cash equivalents consist of:                  
 Cash $  80,255   $  365,998   $  80,255  
 Term deposits   258,373     25,879     258,373  
  $  338,628   $  391,877   $  338,628  
                   
Non-cash Transactions :                  
 Issuance of shares for commission paid to broker                  
   for private placement $  -   $  21,646   $  72,396  
 Issuance of shares for services rendered $  19,481   $  49,000   $  110,481  
 Issuance of share purchase warrants for finder’s fee                  
   paid to broker for private placement $  -   $  9,895   $  11,477  

See accompanying notes

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STERLING GROUP VENTURES, INC.
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
for the period from July 27, 1994 (Date of
Inception) to November 30, 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
(Unaudited )

                                Deficit        
                          Accumulated     Accumulated        
        Stock     Additional           Other     During The        
  Common     Amount At     Paid In           Comprehensive     Exploration        
  Shares     Par Value     Capital     Warrants     Loss     Stage     Total  
                                         
Balance, July 27, 1994 (Date of inception) -     -     -     -     -     -     -  
Common stock 1     1     -     -     -     -     1  
Amount contributed by director -     -     1,881     -     -     -     1,881  
Net loss for the periods -     -     -     -     -     (7,902 )   (7,902 )
                                         
Balance, May 31, 2001 1     1     1,881     -     -     (7,902 )   (6,020 )
Net loss of the year -     -     -     -     -     (1,860 )   (1,860 )
                                         
Balance, May 31, 2002 1     1     1,881     -     -     (9,762 )   (7,880 )
Net loss of the year -     -     -     -     -     (1,360 )   (1,360 )
                                         
Balance, May 31, 2003 1     1     1,881     -     -     (11,122 )   (9,240 )
Reverse acquisition (1 )   (1 )   (1,881 )   -     -     -     (1,882 )
Issuance of common shares for reverse acquisition 25,000,000     25,000     (23,119 )   -     -     -     1,881  
Outstanding common shares of Company prior to                                        
 acquisition 11,360,000     11,360     (10,883 )   -     (583 )   -     (106 )
Issuance of shares for cash pursuant to a private                                        
 placement - at $0.50 1,766,000     1,766     881,234     -     -     -     883,000  
Stock-based compensation -     -     368,641     -     -     -     368,641  
Net loss of the year -     -     -     -     -     (527,446 )   (527,446 )
                                         
Balance, May 31, 2004 38,126,000     38,126     1,215,873     -     (583 )   (538,568 )   714,848  
Issuance of shares for cash pursuant to a private                                        
 placement - at $0.50 1,950,000     1,950     973,050     -     -     -     975,000  
Issuance of shares for finder's fee of                                        
 private placement 101,500     102     50,648     -     -     -     50,750  
Finders' fees -     -     (50,750 )   -     -     -     (50,750 )
Fair value of share purchase warrants (finders' fees) -     -     (40,110 )   -     -     -     -  
Issuance of shares for services rendered – at $0.42 100,000     100     41,900     40,110     -     -     42,000  
Net loss of the year -     -     -     -     -     (818,954 )   (818,954 )

…/cont’d

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Continued

STERLING GROUP VENTURES, INC.
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
for the period from July 27, 1994 (Date of
Inception) to November 30, 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
(Unaudited )

                                Deficit        
                          Accumulated     Accumulated        
        Stock     Additional           Other     During The        
  Common     Amount At     Paid In           Comprehensive     Exploration        
  Shares     Par Value     Capital     Warrants     Loss     Stage     Total  
                                         
Balance, May 31, 2005 40,277,500     40,278     2,190,611     40,110     (583 )   (1,357,522 )   912,894  
                                         
Net loss for the year ended May 31, 2006 -     -     -     -     -     (461,201 )   (461,201 )
                                         
Balance, May 31, 2006 40,277,500     40,278     2,190,611     40,110     (583 )   (1,818,723 )   451,693  
                                         
Issuance of shares for cash pursuant to a private                                        
   placement - at $0.15 2,750,300     2,750     409,795     -     -     -     412,545  
Issuance of shares for finder's fee of                                        
 private placement – at $0.175 123,690     124     21,522     -     -     -     21,646  
Finders' fees -     -     (21,646 )   -     -     -     (21,646 )
Share issuance costs -     -     (3,687 )   -     -     -     (3,687 )
Fair value of share purchase warrants (finders' fees) -     -     (9,895 )   9,895     -     -     -  
Revaluation of share purchase warrants -     -     (1,582 )   1,582     -     -     -  
Issuance of shares for services rendered – at $0.14 350,000     350     48,650     -     -     -     49,000  
Net loss for the year ended May 31, 2007 -     -     -     -     -     (864,485 )   (864,485 )
                                         
Balance, May 31, 2007 43,501,490     43,502     2,633,768     51,587     (583 )   (2,683,208 )   45,066  
                                         
Issuance of shares for services rendered – at $0.06 324,685     324     19,157     -     -     -     19,481  
                                         
Net loss for the six months ended November 30, 2007 -     -     -     -     -     (42,427 )   (42,427 )
                                         
Balance, November 30, 2007 43,826,175   $  43,826   $  2,652,925   $  51,587   $  (583 ) $  (2,725,635 ) $  22,120  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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STERLING GROUP VENTURES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
SCHEDULE A : MINERAL PROPERTY COSTS
for the three and six months ended November 30, 2007 and 2006 and
for the period from July 27, 1994 (Date of Inception) to November 30, 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
(
Unaudited)

    DXC     Jiajika  
    Salt Lake     Spodumene  
    Property     Property  
             
Three months ended November 30, 2007            
Administrative $  308   $  -  
Consulting fees   15,161     -  
Travel   4,935     -  
Legal fees   6,247     -  
  $  26,651   $  -  
Three months ended November 30, 2006            
Administrative $  1,578   $  -  
Consulting fees   17,456     -  
Engineering studies   7,872     -  
Mining permit   5,820     -  
Topography            
measurement   -     -  
Travel   13,543     -  
Wages and benefits   16,944     -  
  $  63,213   $  -  
Six months ended November 30, 2007            
Administrative $  706   $  -  
Consulting fees   29,622     -  
Travel   4,935     -  
Legal fees   10,177     -  
  $  45,440   $  -  
Six months ended November 30, 2006            
Administrative $  3,324   $  -  
Consulting fees   34,897     -  
Engineering studies   39,049     -  
Mining permit   382,920     -  
Topography            
measurement   15,001     -  
Travel   26,668     488  
Wages and benefits   35,687     -  
  $  537,546   $  488  

See accompanying notes

…/cont’d

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Continued

STERLING GROUP VENTURES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
SCHEDULE A : MINERAL PROPERTY COSTS
for the three months and six months ended November 30, 2007 and 2006 and
for the period from July 27, 1994 (Date of inception) to November 30, 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
(
Unaudited)

    DXC     Jiajika  
    Salt Lake     Spodumene  
    Property     Property  
From Date of Inception (July 27, 1997) to November 30, 2007            
Balance, May 31, 2003 $  -   $  -  
Administrative   -     471  
Consulting fees   -     9,263  
Travel   -     2,763  
Balance, May 31, 2004   -     12,497  
Administrative   -     6,598  
Consulting fees   -     33,799  
Feasibility study   -     157,769  
Exploration costs   -     -  
Permit costs   -     150,000  
Travel   -     15,085  
Balance, May 31, 2005   -     375,748  
Administrative   5,560     2,100  
Consulting fees   46,629     12,062  
Engineering studies   26,933     -  
Feasibility study   29,080     -  
Geophysical study   31,114     -  
Legal fees   623     -  
Topography measurement   32,266     -  
Travel   30,953     8,009  
Wages and benefits   33,601     -  
Cost recovery   -     (309,058 )
Balance, May 31, 2006   236,759     88,861  
Administrative   5,200     -  
Consulting fees   134,580     -  
Engineering studies   38,063     -  
Mining permit   382,920     -  
Topography measurement   15,001     -  
Legal fees   9,695     -  
Travel   53,262     488  
Wages and benefits   35,687     -  
Balance, May 31, 2007   911,167     89,349  
Administrative   706     -  
Consulting fees   29,622     -  
Travel   4,935     -  
Legal fees   10,177     -  
             
Balance, November 30, 2007 $  956,607   $  89,349  

See accompanying notes

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STERLING GROUP VENTURES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
(
Unaudited)

Note 1 Interim Reporting and Continuance of Operations
   

While the information presented in the accompanying interim six-month consolidated financial statements is unaudited, it includes all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position, result of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company’s May 31, 2007 annual consolidated financial statements.

 

Operating results for the six-month period ended November 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ending May 31, 2008.

 

The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which assumes that the Company will be able to meet its obligations and continue its operations for its next twelve months. Realization values may be substantially different from carrying values as shown and these consolidated financial statements do not give effect to adjustments that would be necessary to the carrying values and classification of assets and liabilities should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. At November 30, 2007, the Company had working capital of $19,488 which may not be sufficient to sustain operations over the next twelve months, has not yet achieved profitable operations, has accumulated losses of $2,725,635 since its inception and expects to incur further losses in the development of its business, all of which casts substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate future profitable operations and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. Management has no formal plan in place to address this concern but considers that the Company will be able to obtain additional funds by equity financing and/or related party advances, however there is no assurance of additional funding being available.

 

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Micro Express Holdings Inc., Micro Express Ltd., Huyana Ventures Limited., Makaelo Holdings Inc. and Makaelo Limited. All inter-company transactions and account balances have been eliminated.

 

Note 2

Advance Receivable - Note 5

 

 

Advance receivable is intended to be utilized against expenses in the year ended May 31, 2008.

 

Note 3

Mineral Properties


  a)

Dangxiongcuo Salt Lake Project

     
 

On September 16, 2005, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Micro Express Holdings Inc. (“Micro”), signed an agreement (the “Agreement”) for the development of Dangxiongcuo salt lake property (“DXC Salt Lake”) in Nima county of Naqu district in Tibet, China. The Agreement follows a Letter of Intent signed between the parties on July 11, 2005.

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Sterling Group Ventures, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2007 (Stated in US Dollars)

 

Pursuant to the Agreement, the parties have agreed to set up a Cooperative Company, (the “Cooperative”) to develop the DXC Salt Lake. The objective of the Cooperative is to use the funds provided by the Company and the skills and technology provided by the other party to produce lithium carbonate and borate from brine. The Company, through Micro, will own 65% of the Cooperative. It is anticipated that the total investment in the Cooperative will be approximately RMB240,000,000 (approximately $31,440,000).

     
 

As of November 30, 2007, the Company has incurred a total of $956,607 in mineral property costs.

     
 

On June 23, 2007, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a Chinese company to assist the Company in obtaining certain government approvals to facilitate the establishment of a joint venture company that is required for the Company to continue the exploration and development of this project in Tibet. If the Chinese company is successful in its efforts, then it will be compensated by receiving from the Company an amount of shares equal to 10% of the Company’s then issued and outstanding capital.

     
 

On July 3, 2007, Micro received a letter from the other party to the agreement stating that the agreement between Micro and the other party should be deemed terminated as a result of lack of progress in the approval for the establishment of the joint venture company and is considering a lawsuit against the Company and Micro. Micro has responded that the other party’s claim has no legal grounds as the lack of progress is not caused by Micro. As part of the agreement, the other Chinese party was obligated to get all necessary government approvals which have not been received plus provide technology.

     
  b)

Jiajika Spodumene Property

     
 

On April 5, 2005, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Micro Express Ltd. (“MEL”), signed a joint venture contract with a Chinese partner for the establishment of a joint venture company, Jihai Lithium Ltd. and the development of the Jiajika lithium deposit in Kangding District, Sichuan Province, China. On March 3, 2006, both parties agreed to terminate the joint venture and the Chinese partner will pay back RMB2,480,000 ($309,058) incurred by MEL on the project. The Chinese partner shall pay RMB1,200,000 ($149,520) and RMB1,280,000 ($159,538) before April 15, 2006 and March 30, 2007, respectively. If the Chinese partner does not pay the RMB1,280,000, the amount will be converted into an interest in the Jiajika project based on the percentage of MEL’s investment as to the registered capital contribution in Jiajika project by the Chinese partner. As at May 31, 2006, the Company had received RMB500,000 ($62,350) and a receivable of RMB1,980,000 ($246,708) was recorded. As the Chinese partner has not paid the remaining RMB700,000 ($87,170) and the recoverability of the RMB1,280,000 ($159,538) was uncertain, the Company recorded an allowance for doubtful collection totaling $246,708 for the year ended May 31, 2006.

     
 

During the year ended May 31, 2007, the Company received RMB300,000 ($40,381) from the Chinese partner.

     
 

On June 15, 2007 and October 10, 2007, the Company received RMB500,000 ($65,595), RMB200,000 ($26,636) from the Chinese partner respectively.

     
 

As at November 30, 2007, the Company had incurred $398,407 in the Jiajika Spodumene Property before the cumulative cost recovery of RMB1,500,000 ($194,962) up to November 30, 2007.

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Sterling Group Ventures, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2007 (Stated in US Dollars)

Note 4 Equipment

      November 30, 2007  
            Accumulated        
      Cost     Depreciation     Net  
                     
  Computer equipment $  9,346   $  6,714    $    2,632  

      May 31, 2007  
            Accumulated        
      Cost     Depreciation     Net  
                     
  Computer equipment $  8,782   $  5,871   $  2,911  

  The equipment is located in Canada and China.
 

Note 5

Related Party Transactions

 

The Company was charged consulting fees during the three and six month periods ended November 30, 2007 totalling $29,391 (2006: $28,121) and $58,182 (2006: $59,323) by companies controlled by two directors of the Company respectively.

 

The Company was charged rental fees included in General and Administrative during the three month and six month periods ended November 30, 2007 totalling $5,244 (2006: $2,621) and $12,017 (2006: $5,243) by a company controlled by a director of the Company respectively.

 

The Company was charged mineral property costs - consulting during the three and six month periods ended November 30, 2007 totalling $1,607 (2006: $4,585) and $3,190 (2006: $9,095) by the Vice President of Micro respectively.

 

The Company was charged mineral property costs - consulting during the three and six month periods ended November 30, 2007 in the amount of $12,590 (2006: $11,186) and $24,517 (2006: $22,462) by a company controlled by a director of the Company respectively.

 

Cash and cash equivalents at November 30, 2007 include $163,094 (May 31, 2007: $66,136) held in trust by a director of the Company.

 

Advance receivable is $8,307 (May 31, 2007: $14,189) advanced to the Vice-President of Micro. This is intended to be utilized against expenses in the year ended May 31, 2008.

 

Included in accounts payable is $316,234 (May 31, 2007: $219,501) which is due to the companies controlled by the directors of the Company for their services provided.

 

Note 6

Capital Stock

 

  Commitments:

  a)

Capital Stock

     
 

The Company planned a private placement of up to 5,000,000 units at $0.15 per unit for total proceeds of $750,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant entitling the holder the right to purchase one common share at $0.18 per share expiring on

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Sterling Group Ventures, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2007 (Stated in US Dollars)

 

December 29, 2006 (the Series “C” Share Purchase Warrants). As at May 31, 2007, the Company received total subscriptions of $412,545 for 2,750,300 units. The private placement was closed without issuing the remaining 2,249,700 units. Finder's fee of 123,690 units with the aforementioned terms were issued.

       
 

During the period ended November 30, 2007, the Company issued 324,685 common shares at US$0.06 per share to settle accounts payable at CDN$19,481.

       
  b)

Stock Options

       
 

On February 3, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the 2004 Stock Option Plan which allows the Company to grant up to 3,636,000 stock options as an incentive to directors, officers, employees and consultants.

       
 

During the six-month period ended November 30, 2007 and 2006, no stock options were granted, exercised or cancelled.

       
 

As at November 30, 2007, there were a total of 3,636,000 stock options outstanding to directors and officers of the Company exercisable at $0.50 per share, expiring on February 3, 2009.

       
 

During the six-month period ended November 30, 2007, no warrant was exercised or cancelled during the period.

       
 

As at November 30, 2007, the Company has a total of 3,817,500 and 2,873,990 Series “A” and “C” share purchase warrants outstanding, respectively.

       
 

Each Series “A” warrant entitled the holder thereof the right to purchase one common share at $0.50 per share expiring on the earlier of:

       
  i)

February 16, 2008; and

       
  ii)

The 90th day after the day on which the weighted average trading price of the Company’s shares exceed $0.85 per share for 30 consecutive trading days.

       
 

Upon exercise of the Series “A” Share Purchase Warrant at $0.50 each, the holder will receive one Common Share of the Company and a Series “B” Share Purchase Warrant exercisable at $1.00 expiring one year after the occurrence of either (i) or (ii) as described above.

       
 

Each Series “C” warrant entitles the holder thereof the right to purchase one common share at $0.18 per share expiring February 29, 2008.


Note 7 Foreign Currency Risk
   
  The Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies through amounts held in China in RMB:
   
  - cash $163,094 (May 31, 2007 - $66,121); and
  - cost recovery receivable $114,096 (May 31, 2007 - $206,327).
   
Note 8 Subsequent Event
   

Subsequent to November 30, 2007, the Company received RMB200,000 ($27,140) from the Chinese partner regarding the Jiajika Spodumene Property.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

Safe Harbor Statement under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information constitutes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation reform Act of 1995. Such forward looking statements, including but not limited to those with respect to the price of lithium, lithium carbonate, other metals and chemicals, the timing and amount of estimated production, costs of production, reserve determination and reserve conversion rates, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievement of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the integration of the acquisition, risks that the company may not be able to raise the necessary capital, risks relating to international operations, risks relating to joint venture operations, the actual results of current exploration activities, the actual results of current reclamation activities, conclusions of economic evaluations, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future prices of lithium, beryllium, niobium, tantalum, and other metals, as well as those factors affecting the mineral industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

INTRODUCTION

The information presented here should be read in conjunction with Sterling Group Ventures, Inc.'s (the "Company") financial statements and other information included in this Form 10-QSB. The Company has presented its quarterly financial statements, which should be read in conjunction with its annual financial statements and the notes thereto for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2007.

As used in this quarterly report, the terms "we", "us", "our", "our company", "Company" and “Sterling” mean Sterling Group Ventures, Inc. and its subsidiaries , unless otherwise indicated.

When used in this Form 10-QSB, the words "expects", "anticipates", "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those set forth below under "Risks and Uncertainties," that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

PLAN OF OPERATIONS

Sterling is an exploration stage company and there is no assurance a commercially viable mineral deposit exists on any of the Company's properties. Further exploration will be required before final evaluation as to the economic and legal feasibility of the properties is determined.

On January 20, 2004, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Micro Express Ltd., a British Virgin Islands corporation (“Micro”) pursuant to an Acquisition Agreement, filed as an exhibit to a Form 8-K on January 29, 2004. Pursuant to the transaction, the Company issued an aggregate of 25,000,000 shares of common stock to the stockholders of Micro in exchange for 100% of the shares of Micro common stock. Micro Express Ltd. is a subsidiary of Micro Express Holdings Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sterling.

Micro is a party to an agreement with Sichuan Province Mining Ltd, which is 40% held by the Bureau of Sichuan Geology and Resources of Sichuan Government. Under the terms of the agreement, Micro has the right to acquire at least 75% of the shares of a co-operative joint-venture company which will hold the necessary mining licenses. The business of the joint-venture company is to develop the Jiajika spodumene property for the extraction of lithium, lithium salts, and other minerals. The total investment required is estimated at 88.51 million Chinese Yuan. The initial registered capital is 56 million Chinese Yuan (US$6.8 million). Sichuan Province Mining Ltd. will contribute 14 million Chinese Yuan (about US$1.7 million) including the mining permits and previous works to hold 25% of the JV company. Micro will contribute 42 million Chinese Yuan (about US$5.1 million) to hold 75% of the JV company. An initial contribution of $150,000 has been made by the Company as part of the contribution to obtain the mining permit pursuant to the contract signed between our Chinese partner and Sichuan Bureau of Land and Resource.

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On March 3, 2006, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Micro Express Ltd. (“Micro”), signed an agreement (the “Agreement”) with Sichuan Province Mining Ltd. (“SPM”) to terminate the joint venture and SPM will pay back RMB2,480,000 incurred by Micro on the project.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the parties have confirmed that Micro’s early investment of 2.48 million Yuan (RMB) to the Sichuan Jiajika Spodumene project should be paid back 1.2 million Yuan (RMB) before April 15, 2006 and 1.28 million Yuan (RMB) before March 30, 2007. Payments shall be made directly to Micro by SPM. If SPM does not make the payment of 1.28 million to Micro before March 30, 2007, then 1.28 million yuan will be converted into Micro’s interest in Jiajika project of SPM using the formula: 1.28 million Yuan divided by registered capital contribution in Jiajika project by SPM, multiplied by 100%. Neither party shall have any other liabilities to the other party and the Agreement shall replace all previous signed agreements, contracts and MOU between Micro and SPM.

As at May 31, 2006, the Company had received RMB500,000 ($62,350) and a receivable of RMB1,980,000 ($246,708) was recorded. As the Chinese partner has not paid the remaining RMB700,000 ($87,170) and the recoverability of the RMB1,280,000 ($159,538) was uncertain, the Company recorded an allowance for doubtful collection totaling $246,708 for the year ended May 31, 2006.

During the year ended May 31, 2007, the Company received RMB300,000 ($40,381) from the Chinese partner.

On June 15, 2007 and October 10, 2007, the Company received RMB500,000 ($65,595), RMB200,000 ($26,636) from the Chinese partner respectively.

Subsequent to November 30, 2007, the Company received RMB200,000 ($27,140) from the Chinese partner.

As at November 30, 2007, the Company had incurred $398,407 in the Jiajika Spodumene Property before the cumulative cost recovery of RMB1,500,000 ($194,962)

On September 16, 2005, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Micro Express Holdings Inc. (“MEH”), signed an agreement with Beijing Mianping Salt Lake Research Institute (“Mianping”) for the development of Dangxiongcuo salt lake property in Nima county of Naqu district in Tibet, China. The Agreement follows a Letter of Intent signed between the parties on July 11, 2005.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the parties have agreed to set up a Cooperative Company, Tibet Saline Lake Mining High-Science & Technology Co. Ltd. (the “Cooperative”), to develop DXC Salt Lake. The objective of the Cooperative is to use the funds provided by Sterling through MEH and the skills and technology provided by Mianping to produce lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) and borate from brine. MEH is to own 65% and Mianping 35% of the Cooperative.

It is anticipated that the total investment in the Cooperative will be approximately 240 million RMB Yuan (or approximately US$31 million) and will result in the production of 5,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate and by products (sodium borate). Mianping guarantees the production cost of lithium carbonate will be less than 11,000 RMB yuan per tonne (or approximately US $1,500 per tonne).

As of November 30, 2007, the Company has incurred a total of $956,607 in expenses relating to the DXC Salt Lake property costs.

On June 23, 2007, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a Chinese company to assist the Company in obtaining certain government approvals to facilitate the establishment of a joint venture company that is required for the Company to continue the exploration and development of this project in Tibet. If the Chinese company is successful in its efforts, then it will be compensated by receiving from the Company an amount of shares equal to 10% of the Company's then issued and outstanding capital.

On July 3, 2007, MEH received a letter from the other party to the Agreement stating that the Agreement between MEH and the other party should be deemed terminated as a result of lack of progress in the approval for the establishment of the joint venture company and is considering a lawsuit against the Company and MEH. So far no action has been taken. MEH has responded that the other party's claim has no legal grounds as the lack of progress is not caused by MEH. As part of the Agreement, the other Chinese party was obligated to get all necessary government approvals which have not been received plus provide technology.

OUTLOOK

The Company is under going feasibility studies and engineering studies for the development of the DXC salt lake property in Tibet and seeking the approval for the establishment of Joint Venture Company from Tibet regulatory authorities. The Company is also seeking to identify undervalued mineral assets in China and other countries.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2007 and should further be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in this report. Comparisons made between reporting periods herein are for the three and six months ended November 30, 2007, as compared to the three and six months ended November 30, 2006.

The Company had interest income of $1,462 for the quarter ended November 30, 2007 as compared to $1,440 for the quarter ended November 30, 2006. For the six months ended November 30, 2007 the Company had interest income of $3,276 as compared to $2,375 for the six months ended November 30, 2006.

The operating loss decreased to $42,209 for the quarter ended November 30, 2007, as compared to $87,150 for the quarter ended November 30, 2006. The operating loss for six months ended November 30, 2007 decreased to $42,427 as compared to $618,829 for the six months ended November 30, 2006.

For the three months ended November 30, 2007, relative to the same period in 2006, consulting services increased by $1,282, while consulting services decreased by $1,117 for the six months ended November 30, 2007 relative to the same period in 2006.

Accounting, audit and legal fees decreased by $7,975 for the three months ended November 30, 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006. Accounting, audit and legal fees decreased by $16,950 for the six months ended November 30, 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006.

Mineral property costs decreased by $36,562 for the three months ended November 30, 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006. Mineral property costs decreased by $492,594 for the six months ended November 30, 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006

Travel expenses decreased by $1,816 for the three months ended November 30, 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006. Travel expenses decreased by $4,275 for the six months ended November 30, 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006.

The Company expects the trend of losses to continue at an increasing rate until we can achieve commercial production on some of the mineral properties, of which there can be no assurance.

LIQUIDITY AND WORKING CAPITAL

As of November 30, 2007, the Company had total current assets of $ 350,477 and total liabilities of $330,989.

Stock Options

During the six months ended November 30, 2007, no stock options were granted, exercised or cancelled.

As of November 30, 2007, there were 3,636,000 stock options outstanding exercisable at $0.50 per share, expiring on February 3, 2009.

Share Purchase Warrants

During the six-month period ended November 30, 2007, no warrants were exercised or cancelled.

As at November 30, 2007, the Company has a total of 3,817,500 and 2,873,990 Series "A" and "C" share purchase warrants outstanding, respectively.

Each Series "A" warrant entitles the holder thereof the right to purchase one common share at $0.50 per share expiring on the earlier of:

i) February 16, 2008; or

ii) The 90th day after the day on which the weighted average trading price of the Company's shares exceeds $0.85 per share for 30 consecutive trading days.

Upon exercise of the Series "A" Share Purchase Warrant at $0.50 each, the holder will receive one Common Share of the Company and a Series "B" Share Purchase Warrant exercisable at $1.00 expiring one year after the occurrence of either (i) or (ii) as described above.

Each Series "C" warrant entitles the holder thereof the right to purchase one common share at $0.18 per share expiring February 29, 2008.

The Company has no other capital resources other than the ability to use its common stock to raise additional capital or raise capital through the exercise of the options or the warrants by the unit holders.

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RISK FACTORS

We have sought to identify what we believe to be the most significant risks to our business. However, we cannot predict whether, or to what extent, any of such risks may be realized nor can we guarantee that we have identified all possible risks that might arise. Investors should carefully consider all of such risk factors before making an investment decision with respect to our Common Stock. We provide the following cautionary discussion of risks, uncertainties and possible inaccurate assumptions relevant to our business. These are factors that we think could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected results. Other factors besides those listed here could adversely affect us.

Lack of Technical Training of Management

The Management of our Company has academic and scientific experience related to mining issues but lacks technical training and experience exploring for, commissioning and operating a mine. With no direct training or experience in these areas, management may not be fully aware of many of the specific requirements related to working within this industry. The decisions and choices may not take into account standard engineering or managerial approaches mineral exploration companies commonly use. Consequently, operations, earnings and the ultimate financial success of the Company could suffer irreparable harm due to management’s lack of experience in this industry.

Exploration Risk

Development of mineral properties is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory exploration results. Mineral exploration and development involves substantial expenses and a high degree of risk, which even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to adequately mitigate.

There is no assurance that commercial quantities of ore will be discovered on any of the Company’s exploration properties. There is also no assurance that, even if commercial quantities of ore are discovered, a mineral property will be brought into commercial production. The discovery of mineral deposits is dependent upon a number of factors not the least of which is the technical skill of the exploration personnel involved. The commercial viability of a mineral deposit, once discovered, is also dependent upon a number of factors, some of which are the particular attributes of the deposit, such as size, grade and proximity to infrastructure, metal prices and government regulations, including regulations relating to royalties, allowable production, importing and exporting of minerals, and environmental protection. In addition, assuming discovery of a commercial ore body, depending on the type of mining operation involved, several years can elapse from the initial phase of drilling until commercial operations are commenced. Most of the above factors are beyond the control of the Company.

The exploration process is conducted in phases. When each phase of a project is completed, and upon analysis of the results of that phase, the Company will make a decision whether to proceed with each successive phase of the exploration program. There is no assurance that projects will be carried to completion.

Limited Management Resource Development Experience

The Company does not have a track record of exploration and mining operation history. The Company's management has limited experience in mineral resource development and exploitation, and has relied on and may continue to rely upon consultants and others for development and operation expertise.

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Limited Operating History; Anticipated Losses; Uncertainty of Future Results

Sterling is an exploration stage company and there is no assurance a commercially viable mineral deposit exists on any of the properties. Further exploration will be required before final evaluation as to the economic and legal feasibility is determined.

Sterling Group Ventures, Inc. has only a limited operating history upon which an evaluation of the Company and its prospects can be based. The Company's prospects must be evaluated with a view to the risks encountered by a company in an early stage of development, particularly in light of the uncertainties relating to the new and evolving distribution methods with which the Company intends to operate and the acceptance of the Company's business model. To the extent that such expenses are not subsequently followed by commensurate revenues, the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition will be materially adversely affected. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to generate sufficient revenues from the sale of its products. If cash generated by operations is insufficient to satisfy the Company's liquidity requirements, the Company may be required to sell additional equity or debt securities. The sale of additional equity or convertible debt securities would result in additional dilution to the Company's stockholders.

Limited Financial Resources

Furthermore, the Company has limited financial resources with no assurance that sufficient funding will be available to it for future exploration and development or to fulfill its obligations under current agreements. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that the terms of such financing will be favorable. Failure to obtain such additional financing could result in delay or indefinite postponement of further exploration and development of its projects.

Limited Public Market, Possible Volatility of Share Price

The Company's Common Stock is currently quoted on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol SGGV. As of January 10, 2008, there were approximately 43,826,175 shares of Common Stock outstanding. There can be no assurance that a trading market will be sustained in the future.

Potential Fluctuations in Quarterly Results

Significant variations in our quarterly operating results may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Our operating results have varied on a quarterly basis during our limited operating history, and we expect to experience significant fluctuations in future quarterly operating results. These fluctuations have been and may in the future be caused by numerous factors, many of which are outside of our control. We believe that period-to-period comparisons of our results of operations will not necessarily be meaningful and that you should not rely upon them as an indication of future performance. Also, it is likely that our operating results could be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors. This could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Dependence on Executive Officers and Technical Personnel

The success of our business plan depends on attracting qualified personnel, and failure to retain the necessary personnel could adversely affect our business. Competition for qualified personnel is intense, and we may need to pay premium wages to attract and retain personnel. Attracting and retaining qualified personnel is critical to our business. Inability to attract and retain the qualified personnel necessary would limit our ability to implement our business plan successfully.

Need for Additional Financing

The Company believes it has sufficient capital to meet its short-term cash needs, including the costs of compliance with the continuing reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, if losses continue it may have to seek loans or equity placements to cover longer term cash needs to continue operations and expansion.

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No commitments to provide additional funds have been made by management or other stockholders. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that any additional funds will be available to the Company to allow it to cover operation expenses.

If future operations are unprofitable, it will be forced to develop another line of business, or to finance its operations through the sale of assets it has, or enter into the sale of stock for additional capital, none of which may be feasible when needed. The Company has no specific management ability or financial resources or plans to enter any other business as of this date.

Political Risks

The market in China is monitored by the government, which could impose taxes or restrictions at any time which would make operations unprofitable and infeasible and cause a write-off of investment in the mineral properties. Other factors include political policy on foreign ownership, political policy to open the doors to foreign investors, and political policy on mineral claims and metal prices.

Market Risk

The Company does not hold any derivatives or other investments that are subject to market risk. The carrying values of any financial instruments, approximate fair value as of those dates because of the relatively short-term maturity of these instruments which eliminates any potential market risk associated with such instruments.

Other Risks and Uncertainties

The business of mineral deposit exploration and extraction involves a high degree of risk. Few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into production. At present, none of the Company’s properties has a known body of commercial mineral deposit. Other risks facing the Company include competition, reliance on third parties and joint venture partners, environmental and insurance risks, political and environmental instability, statutory and regulatory requirements, fluctuations in mineral prices and foreign currency, share price volatility, title risks, and uncertainty of additional financing.

The Company has sought to identify what it believes to be the most significant risks to its business, but cannot predict whether or to what extent any of such risks may be realized nor can there be any assurances that the Company has identified all possible risks that might arise. Investors should carefully consider all of such risk factors before making an investment decision with respect to the Company's stock.

ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The management of the company has evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer's disclosure controls and procedures as of November 30, 2007, and has concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are adequate and effective based upon their evaluation as of the evaluation date.

There were no significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of the most recent evaluation of such, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Capital Stock

During the six months ended November 30, 2007, the Company did not engage in any unregistered sales of equity securities.

Stock Options

During the six months ended November 30, 2007, no stock options were granted, exercised or cancelled.

As of November 30, 2007, there were 3,636,000 stock options outstanding exercisable at $0.50 per share, expiring on February 3, 2009.

Share Purchase Warrants

During the six months ended November 30, 2007, no warrants were exercised or cancelled.

As at November 30, 2007, the Company has a total of 3,817,500 and 2,873,990 Series "A" and "C" share purchase warrants outstanding, respectively.

Each Series "A" warrant entitles the holder thereof the right to purchase one common share at $0.50 per share expiring on the earlier of:

i) February 16, 2008; or

ii) The 90th day after the day on which the weighted average trading price of the Company's shares exceeds $0.85 per share for 30 consecutive trading days.

Upon exercise of the Series "A" Share Purchase Warrant at $0.50 each, the holder will receive one Common Share of the Company and a Series "B" Share Purchase Warrant exercisable at $1.00 expiring one year after the occurrence of either (i) or (ii) as described above.

Each Series "C" warrant entitles the holder thereof the right to purchase one common share at $0.18 per share expiring February 29, 2008.

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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

31.1 Section 302 Sarbanes-Oxley Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2 Section 302 Sarbanes-Oxley Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1 Section 906 Sarbanes-Oxley Certification of Chief Executive Officer
32.2 Section 906 Sarbanes-Oxley Certification of Chief Financial Officer

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.

Date: January 11, 2008  
STERLING GROUP VENTURES, INC.
/s/ Raoul Tsakok
Raoul Tsakok, Chairman & CEO

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