UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20202021
OR
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 001-16317
CONTANGO OIL & GAS COMPANYCOMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(713) 236-7400(817) 529-0059
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, Par Value $0.04 per share | MCF | NYSE American |
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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer | ☐ | | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
Emerging growth company | ☐ | | | |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
The total number of shares of common stock, par value $0.04 per share, outstanding as of August 14, 20206, 2021 was 133,038,930.201,180,358.
CONTANGO OIL & GAS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 20202021
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Unless the context requires otherwise or unless otherwise noted, all references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the “Company”, “Contango”, “we”, “us” or “our” are to Contango Oil & Gas Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries.
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Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
CONTANGO OIL & GAS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(in thousands, except number of shares)
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CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 404 | | $ | 1,624 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 25,672 | | | 39,567 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 1,363 | | | 1,191 | |
Current derivative asset | | | 16,826 | | | 3,819 | |
Inventory | | | 1,710 | | | 186 | |
Total current assets | | | 45,975 | | | 46,387 | |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: | | | | | | | |
Oil and natural gas properties, successful efforts method of accounting: | | | | | | | |
Proved properties | | | 1,315,040 | | | 1,306,916 | |
Unproved properties | | | 20,901 | | | 27,619 | |
Other property and equipment | | | 1,668 | | | 1,655 | |
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | (1,206,957) | | | (1,045,070) | |
Total property, plant and equipment, net | | | 130,652 | | | 291,120 | |
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | |
Investments in affiliates | | | 6,879 | | | 6,766 | |
Long-term derivative asset | | | 4,395 | | | 357 | |
Right-of-use lease assets | | | 5,691 | | | 5,885 | |
Debt issuance costs | | | 1,939 | | | 3,311 | |
Total other non-current assets | | | 18,904 | | | 16,319 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 195,531 | | $ | 353,826 | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 77,143 | | $ | 104,593 | |
Current derivative liability | | | 908 | | | 3,951 | |
Current asset retirement obligations | | | 2,291 | | | 2,003 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 80,342 | | | 110,547 | |
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt | | | 82,537 | | | 72,768 | |
Long-term derivative liability | | | 917 | | | 2,020 | |
Asset retirement obligations | | | 45,581 | | | 49,662 | |
Lease liabilities | | | 2,156 | | | 2,789 | |
Deferred tax liability | | | 376 | | | — | |
Total non-current liabilities | | | 131,567 | | | 127,239 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 211,909 | | | 237,786 | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 12) | | | | | | | |
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT): | | | | | | | |
Series C contingent convertible preferred stock, $0.04 par value, no shares authorized, issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and 2,700,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 | | | — | | | 108 | |
Common stock, $0.04 par value, 400 million shares authorized, 132,067,369 shares issued and 131,996,757 shares outstanding at June 30, 2020, 128,985,146 shares issued and 128,977,816 shares outstanding at December 31, 2019 | | | 5,271 | | | 5,148 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 472,814 | | | 471,778 | |
Treasury shares at cost (70,612 shares at June 30, 2020 and 7,330 shares at December 31, 2019) | | | (198) | | | (18) | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (494,265) | | | (360,976) | |
Total shareholders’ equity (deficit) | | | (16,378) | | | 116,040 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | $ | 195,531 | | $ | 353,826 | |
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CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 2,177 | | $ | 1,383 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 65,937 | | | 37,862 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 6,142 | | | 3,360 | |
Current derivative asset | | | — | | | 2,996 | |
Inventory | | | 531 | | | 442 | |
Deposits and other | | | — | | | 763 | |
Total current assets | | | 74,787 | | | 46,806 | |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: | | | | | | | |
Oil and natural gas properties, successful efforts method of accounting: | | | | | | | |
Proved properties | | | 1,502,215 | | | 1,274,508 | |
Unproved properties | | | 20,857 | | | 16,201 | |
Other property & equipment | | | 1,912 | | | 1,669 | |
Accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment | | | (1,176,134) | | | (1,190,475) | |
Total property, plant and equipment, net | | | 348,850 | | | 101,903 | |
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | |
Investments in affiliates | | | 5,989 | | | 6,793 | |
Long-term derivative asset | | | — | | | 497 | |
Right-of-use lease assets | | | 7,385 | | | 5,448 | |
Debt issuance costs | | | 3,873 | | | 1,782 | |
Deposits | | | 1,813 | | | 7,038 | |
Total other non-current assets | | | 19,060 | | | 21,558 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 442,697 | | $ | 170,267 | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 132,527 | | $ | 83,970 | |
Current derivative liability | | | 41,176 | | | 1,317 | |
Current asset retirement obligations | | | 4,700 | | | 4,249 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 178,403 | | | 89,536 | |
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt | | | 72,369 | | | 12,369 | |
Long-term derivative liability | | | 17,493 | | | 1,648 | |
Asset retirement obligations | | | 106,256 | | | 48,523 | |
Lease liabilities | | | 3,805 | | | 2,624 | |
Total non-current liabilities | | | 199,923 | | | 65,164 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 378,326 | | | 154,700 | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 12) | | | | | | | |
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $0.04 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, 201,438,451 shares issued and 201,182,259 shares outstanding at June 30, 2021, 173,830,390 shares issued and 173,737,816 shares outstanding at December 31, 2020 | | | 8,045 | | | 6,941 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 620,595 | | | 535,192 | |
Treasury shares at cost (256,192 shares at June 30, 2021 and 92,574 shares at December 31, 2020) | | | (1,016) | | | (248) | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (563,253) | | | (526,318) | |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 64,371 | | | 15,567 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 442,697 | | $ | 170,267 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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CONTANGO OIL & GAS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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REVENUES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil and condensate sales | | $ | 7,930 | | $ | 7,439 | | $ | 30,712 | | $ | 13,845 | |
Natural gas sales | | | 6,618 | | | 3,857 | | | 14,789 | | | 9,499 | |
Natural gas liquids sales | | | 3,294 | | | 1,466 | | | 6,915 | | | 3,429 | |
Total revenues | | | 17,842 | | | 12,762 | | | 52,416 | | | 26,773 | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | | 17,139 | | | 5,694 | | | 38,621 | | | 10,886 | |
Exploration expenses | | | 11,173 | | | 249 | | | 11,571 | | | 473 | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 5,092 | | | 7,573 | | | 17,946 | | | 15,129 | |
Impairment and abandonment of oil and gas properties | | | — | | | 1,247 | | | 145,878 | | | 1,834 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 5,713 | | | 4,456 | | | 11,138 | | | 9,461 | |
Total expenses | | | 39,117 | | | 19,219 | | | 225,154 | | | 37,783 | |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain (loss) from investment in affiliates, net of income taxes | | | (173) | | | 427 | | | 113 | | | 457 | |
Gain from sale of assets | | | 4,406 | | | 421 | | | 4,433 | | | 409 | |
Interest expense | | | (2,151) | | | (1,079) | | | (3,365) | | | (2,171) | |
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net | | | (8,804) | | | 2,065 | | | 37,895 | | | (813) | |
Other income | | | 332 | | | 89 | | | 1,136 | | | 3 | |
Total other income (expense) | | | (6,390) | | | 1,923 | | | 40,212 | | | (2,115) | |
NET LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | (27,665) | | | (4,534) | | | (132,526) | | | (13,125) | |
Income tax provision | | | (369) | | | (427) | | | (763) | | | (454) | |
NET LOSS | | $ | (28,034) | | $ | (4,961) | | $ | (133,289) | | $ | (13,579) | |
NET LOSS PER SHARE: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.21) | | $ | (0.15) | | $ | (1.01) | | $ | (0.40) | |
Diluted | | $ | (0.21) | | $ | (0.15) | | $ | (1.01) | | $ | (0.40) | |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 131,449 | | | 33,909 | | | 131,394 | | | 33,840 | |
Diluted | | | 131,449 | | | 33,909 | | | 131,394 | | | 33,840 | |
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REVENUES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil and condensate sales | | $ | 56,209 | | $ | 7,930 | | $ | 93,202 | | $ | 30,712 | |
Natural gas sales | | | 14,823 | | | 6,618 | | | 29,315 | | | 14,789 | |
Natural gas liquids sales | | | 12,279 | | | 3,294 | | | 20,560 | | | 6,915 | |
Other operating revenues | | | 329 | | | — | | | 513 | | | — | |
Total revenues | | | 83,640 | | | 17,842 | | | 143,590 | | | 52,416 | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | | 36,509 | | | 15,016 | | | 63,985 | | | 34,272 | |
Exploration expenses | | | 87 | | | 11,173 | | | 284 | | | 11,571 | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 11,457 | | | 5,092 | | | 20,599 | | | 17,946 | |
Impairment and abandonment of oil and natural gas properties | | | 451 | | | — | | | 454 | | | 145,878 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 13,483 | | | 7,836 | | | 24,842 | | | 15,487 | |
Total expenses | | | 61,987 | | | 39,117 | | | 110,164 | | | 225,154 | |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain (loss) from investment in affiliates, net of income taxes | | | (804) | | | (173) | | | (804) | | | 113 | |
Gain from sale of assets | | | 131 | | | 4,406 | | | 348 | | | 4,433 | |
Interest expense | | | (1,361) | | | (2,151) | | | (2,558) | | | (3,365) | |
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net | | | (53,480) | | | (8,804) | | | (69,561) | | | 37,895 | |
Other income | | | 1,035 | | | 332 | | | 2,569 | | | 1,136 | |
Total other income (expense) | | | (54,479) | | | (6,390) | | | (70,006) | | | 40,212 | |
NET LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | (32,826) | | | (27,665) | | | (36,580) | | | (132,526) | |
Income tax benefit (provision) | | | 184 | | | (369) | | | (355) | | | (763) | |
NET LOSS | | $ | (32,642) | | $ | (28,034) | | $ | (36,935) | | $ | (133,289) | |
NET LOSS PER SHARE: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.16) | | $ | (0.21) | | $ | (0.19) | | $ | (1.01) | |
Diluted | | $ | (0.16) | | $ | (0.21) | | $ | (0.19) | | $ | (1.01) | |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 198,722 | | | 131,449 | | | 195,714 | | | 131,394 | |
Diluted | | | 198,722 | | | 131,449 | | | 195,714 | | | 131,394 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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CONTANGO OIL & GAS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (133,289) | | $ | (13,579) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 17,946 | | | 15,129 | |
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties | | | 145,878 | | | 1,079 | |
Exploration expenditures - dry hole costs | | | 10,878 | | | — | |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | | | 1,372 | | | — | |
Deferred income taxes | | | — | | | 424 | |
Gain on sale of assets | | | (4,433) | | | (409) | |
Gain from investment in affiliates | | | (113) | | | (457) | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 616 | | | 1,637 | |
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments | | | (21,192) | | | 2,078 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Decrease in accounts receivable & other receivables | | | 13,614 | | | 1,530 | |
Decrease (increase) in prepaids | | | (172) | | | 298 | |
Increase in inventory | | | (1,560) | | | — | |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable & advances from joint owners | | | (17,132) | | | 8,592 | |
Decrease in other accrued liabilities | | | (4,636) | | | (350) | |
Decrease (increase) in income taxes receivable, net | | | 281 | | | (424) | |
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable, net | | | 119 | | | (258) | |
Increase (decrease) in deposits and other | | | 36 | | | (392) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 8,213 | | $ | 14,898 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | |
Oil and natural gas exploration and development expenditures | | $ | (19,719) | | $ | (14,604) | |
Additions to furniture & equipment | | | (77) | | | (17) | |
Sale of oil & gas properties | | | 339 | | | — | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | $ | (19,457) | | $ | (14,621) | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | |
Borrowings under credit facility | | $ | 55,000 | | $ | 73,548 | |
Repayments under credit facility | | | (48,600) | | | (73,548) | |
PPP loan | | | 3,369 | | | — | |
Net proceeds (costs) from equity offering | | | 435 | | | (41) | |
Purchase of treasury stock | | | (180) | | | (236) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | $ | 10,024 | | $ | (277) | |
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | $ | (1,220) | | $ | — | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | | 1,624 | | | — | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | | $ | 404 | | $ | — | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (36,935) | | $ | (133,289) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 20,599 | | | 17,946 | |
Impairment and abandonment of oil and natural gas properties | | | 27 | | | 145,878 | |
Exploration expenditures - dry hole costs | | | — | | | 10,878 | |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | | | 434 | | | 1,372 | |
Gain on sale of assets | | | (348) | | | (4,433) | |
Loss (gain) from investment in affiliates | | | 804 | | | (113) | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 4,889 | | | 616 | |
Non-cash mark-to-market loss (gain) on derivative instruments | | | 60,740 | | | (21,192) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable & other receivables | | | (19,291) | | | 13,614 | |
Increase in prepaid expenses | | | (2,557) | | | (172) | |
Increase in inventory | | | (89) | | | (1,560) | |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable & advances from joint owners | | | 20,753 | | | (17,132) | |
Increase (decrease) in other accrued liabilities | | | 8,053 | | | (4,636) | |
Decrease in income taxes receivable, net | | | 268 | | | 281 | |
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable | | | (451) | | | 119 | |
Decrease in deposits and other | | | 7,138 | | | 36 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 64,034 | | $ | 8,213 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | |
Oil and natural gas exploration and development expenditures | | $ | (5,598) | | $ | (19,719) | |
Acquisition of oil & natural gas properties | | | (117,555) | | | — | |
Sale of oil & natural gas properties | | | 2,775 | | | 339 | |
Additions to furniture & equipment | | | — | | | (77) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | $ | (120,378) | | $ | (19,457) | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | |
Borrowings under Credit Agreement | | $ | 158,300 | | $ | 55,000 | |
Repayments under Credit Agreement | | | (98,300) | | | (48,600) | |
Paycheck Protection Program loan | | | — | | | 3,369 | |
Net proceeds from equity offering | | | 432 | | | 435 | |
Purchase of treasury stock | | | (768) | | | (180) | |
Debt issuance costs | | | (2,526) | | | — | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | $ | 57,138 | | $ | 10,024 | |
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | $ | 794 | | $ | (1,220) | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | | 1,383 | | | 1,624 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | | $ | 2,177 | | $ | 404 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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CONTANGO OIL & GAS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
For the six months ended June 30, 20202021
(in thousands, except number of shares)
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Balance at December 31, 2019 | | 2,700,000 | | $ | 108 | | 128,977,816 | | $ | 5,148 | | $ | 471,778 | | $ | (18) | | $ | (360,976) | | $ | 116,040 | |
Equity offering costs | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | (47) | | | — | | | — | | | (47) | |
Treasury shares at cost | | — | | | — | | (49,474) | | | — | | | — | | | (157) | | | — | | | (157) | |
Restricted shares activity | | — | | | — | | 77,485 | | | 3 | | | (3) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | 350 | | | — | | | — | | | 350 | |
Net loss | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (105,255) | | | (105,255) | |
Balance at March 31, 2020 | | 2,700,000 | | $ | 108 | | 129,005,827 | | $ | 5,151 | | $ | 472,078 | | $ | (175) | | $ | (466,231) | | $ | 10,931 | |
Equity offering - common stock | | — | | | — | | 155,029 | | | 6 | | | 477 | | | — | | | — | | | 483 | |
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock | | (2,700,000) | | | (108) | | 2,700,000 | | | 108 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Treasury shares at cost | | — | | | — | | (13,808) | | | — | | | — | | | (23) | | | — | | | (23) | |
Restricted shares activity | | — | | | — | | 149,709 | | | 6 | | | (6) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | 265 | | | — | | | — | | | 265 | |
Net loss | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (28,034) | | | (28,034) | |
Balance at June 30, 2020 | | — | | $ | — | | 131,996,757 | | $ | 5,271 | | $ | 472,814 | | $ | (198) | | $ | (494,265) | | $ | (16,378) | |
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Balance at December 31, 2020 | | 173,737,816 | | $ | 6,941 | | $ | 535,192 | | $ | (248) | | $ | (526,318) | | $ | 15,567 | |
Equity offering - common stock | | 117,000 | | | 5 | | | 448 | | | — | | | — | | | 453 | |
Mid-Con Acquisition | | 25,409,164 | | | 1,015 | | | 78,514 | | | — | | | — | | | 79,529 | |
Treasury shares at cost | | (33,587) | | | — | | | — | | | (166) | | | — | | | (166) | |
Restricted shares activity | | 37,041 | | | 2 | | | (2) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | — | | | — | | | 1,797 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,797 | |
Net loss | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,293) | | | (4,293) | |
Balance at March 31, 2021 | | 199,267,434 | | $ | 7,963 | | $ | 615,949 | | $ | (414) | | $ | (530,611) | | $ | 92,887 | |
Equity offering - common stock | | 60,613 | | | 2 | | | (22) | | | — | | | — | | | (20) | |
Mid-Con Acquisition | | 143,769 | | | 6 | | | 448 | | | — | | | — | | | 454 | |
Stock issuance for prospect costs | | 387,011 | | | 16 | | | 1,096 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,112 | |
Treasury shares at cost | | (131,894) | | | — | | | — | | | (602) | | | — | | | (602) | |
Restricted shares activity | | 1,455,326 | | | 58 | | | (58) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | — | | | — | | | 3,182 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,182 | |
Net loss | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (32,642) | | | (32,642) | |
Balance at June 30, 2021 | | 201,182,259 | | $ | 8,045 | | $ | 620,595 | | $ | (1,016) | | $ | (563,253) | | $ | 64,371 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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CONTANGO OIL & GAS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the six months ended June 30, 20192020
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Balance at December 31, 2018 | | 34,158,492 | | $ | 1,573 | | $ | 339,981 | | $ | (129,030) | | $ | (72,135) | | $ | 140,389 | |
Equity offering costs | | — | | | — | | | (86) | | | — | | | — | | | (86) | |
Treasury shares at cost | | (49,415) | | | — | | | — | | | (186) | | | — | | | (186) | |
Restricted shares activity | | 307,650 | | | 12 | | | (12) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | — | | | — | | | 1,052 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,052 | |
Net loss | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (8,618) | | | (8,618) | |
Balance at March 31, 2019 | | 34,416,727 | | $ | 1,585 | | $ | 340,935 | | $ | (129,216) | | $ | (80,753) | | $ | 132,551 | |
Equity offering proceeds | | — | | | — | | | 45 | | | — | | | — | | | 45 | |
Treasury shares at cost | | (16,133) | | | — | | | — | | | (50) | | | — | | | (50) | |
Restricted shares activity | | 42,249 | | | 2 | | | (2) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | — | | | — | | | 585 | | | — | | | — | | | 585 | |
Net loss | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,961) | | | (4,961) | |
Balance at June 30, 2019 | | 34,442,843 | | $ | 1,587 | | $ | 341,563 | | $ | (129,266) | | $ | (85,714) | | $ | 128,170 | |
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Balance at December 31, 2019 | | 2,700,000 | | $ | 108 | | 128,977,816 | | $ | 5,148 | | $ | 471,778 | | $ | (18) | | $ | (360,976) | | $ | 116,040 | |
Equity offering - common stock | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | (47) | | | — | | | — | | | (47) | |
Treasury shares at cost | | — | | | — | | (49,474) | | | — | | | — | | | (157) | | | — | | | (157) | |
Restricted shares activity | | — | | | — | | 77,485 | | | 3 | | | (3) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | 350 | | | — | | | — | | | 350 | |
Net loss | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (105,255) | | | (105,255) | |
Balance at March 31, 2020 | | 2,700,000 | | $ | 108 | | 129,005,827 | | $ | 5,151 | | $ | 472,078 | | $ | (175) | | $ | (466,231) | | $ | 10,931 | |
Equity offering - common stock | | — | | | — | | 155,029 | | | 6 | | | 477 | | | — | | | — | | | 483 | |
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock | | (2,700,000) | | | (108) | | 2,700,000 | | | 108 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Treasury shares at cost | | — | | | — | | (13,808) | | | — | | | — | | | (23) | | | — | | | (23) | |
Restricted shares activity | | — | | | — | | 149,709 | | | 6 | | | (6) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | 265 | | | — | | | — | | | 265 | |
Net loss | | — | | | — | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (28,034) | | | (28,034) | |
Balance at June 30, 2020 | | — | | $ | — | | 131,996,757 | | $ | 5,271 | | $ | 472,814 | | $ | (198) | | $ | (494,265) | | $ | (16,378) | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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CONTANGO OIL & GAS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Business
Contango Oil & Gas Company (collectively with its subsidiaries, “Contango” or the “Company”) is a Houston,Fort Worth, Texas based independent oil and natural gas company, with regional offices in Oklahoma City and Stillwater, Oklahoma.company. The Company’s business is to maximize production and cash flow from its onshore properties primarily located in its Midcontinent, Permian, Rockies and other smaller onshore areas and its offshore properties in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico (“GOM”) and onshore Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Wyoming properties and useutilize that cash flow to explore, develop and acquire oil and natural gas properties across the United States.
The following table lists the Company’s primary producing areasregions as of June 30, 2020:2021:
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Midcontinent | | Cleveland, Bartlesville, Mississippian, Woodford and others | ||
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From the Company’s initial entry into the Southern Delaware Basin in 2016 and through mid-2019, the Company was focused on the development of its Southern Delaware Basin acreage in Pecos County, Texas. In January 2020, the Company brought one West Texas well online but suspended further drilling in the area in response to the dramatic decline in oil prices during the quarter. As of June 30, 2020, the Company was producing from eighteen wells over its approximate 16,200 gross operated (7,500 company net) acre position in West Texas, prospective for the Wolfcamp A, Wolfcamp B and Second Bone Spring formations.
During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company closed on the acquisitions of certain producing assets and undeveloped acreage of Will Energy Corporation (“Will Energy”) and White Star Petroleum, LLC and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “White Star”), and established an additional core strategic area, located primarily in the Central Oklahoma and Western Anadarko basins. These acquisitions were transformative, as production from these acquisitions represented approximately 70% of the Company’s total net production for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
A novel strain of theThe coronavirus (“COVID-19”) surfaced in late 2019 and has spread, and continues to spread, around the world, including to the United States. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the global economy, disrupted global supply chains and created significant volatility in the financial markets. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in travel restrictions, business closures and other restrictions that have disrupted the demand for oil throughout the world and, when combined with the oil supply increase attributable to the battle for market share amongfailure by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”), and Russia and other oil producing nations,to reach an agreement on lower production quotas until April 2020, resulted in oil prices declining significantly beginning in late February 2020. While there has been a modest recoveryan improvement in oilcommodity prices the length of this demand disruption is unknown,since early 2020, prices remain volatile, and there is still significant uncertainty regarding the long-term impact toof the COVID-19 pandemic on global oil demand which has negatively impacted the Company’s results of operations and planned 2020 capital activities.prices. Due to the extreme volatility in oil prices and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition of the Company’s upstream peers, the Company suspended its onshore drilling program in the Southern Delaware Basin in the first quarter of 2020. The Company further suspended all drilling in the second quarter of 2020, before resuming drilling in the second quarter of 2021. During this time, the Company has focused on certain measures that include, but have not been limited to, the following:
● | a company-wide effort to cut costs throughout the Company’s operations; |
● | potential acquisitions of PDP-heavy assets, with attractive, discounted valuations, in stressed/distressed scenarios or from non-natural owners like investment or lender firms that obtained ownership through a corporate restructuring; |
● | the identification of more cost-efficient drilling and completion strategies by the Company’s technical teams and the possible commencement of a conservative drilling/completion program on undeveloped opportunities in the Company’s portfolio should oil prices, and market stability, continue to improve and provide appropriate risk-weighted returns; and |
● | the extensive review of assets acquired in recent transactions for cost reduction opportunities, as well as opportunities to return to production wells that had been shut-in by the previous owners due to limited capital resources. |
Corporate Overview and Capital Allocation
From the Company’s initial entry into the Southern Delaware Basin in 2016 and through early 2019, the Company was focused on the development of its Southern Delaware Basin acreage in Pecos County, Texas. In the first quarter of 2020, the Company suspended anydrilling in this area in response to the dramatic decline in oil prices and further plans forsuspended all drilling in the second quarter of 2020. Due to strengthening oil prices and the Company’s identification of more efficient methods of drilling and completing its Permian Basin wells, in the second quarter of 2021, the Company resumed its onshore drilling program in 2020.
the Southern Delaware Basin. In May 2021, the Company began drilling the first of three single-pad wells originally planned in the Southern Delaware Basin in the Permian region. Based on recent success by
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Management Servicesoffset operators to the Company’s position, the Company decided to drill one of the three wells in this first pad to the Second Bone Spring formation, which will be the first Company well being drilled to that formation. The Company expects to bring these wells online in the third quarter of 2021. Due to the success and efficiency in the drilling of these first three wells and the improved oil price market, the Company commenced spudding a second three-well pad in July 2021 as part of its 2021 Permian drilling program. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company incurred capital drilling expenditures of approximately $5.2 million related to the Southern Delaware Basin wells. As of June 30, 2021, the Company was producing from 18 wells over its approximate 16,200 gross operated (7,500 company net) acre position in its Permian region, prospective for the Wolfcamp A, Wolfcamp B and Second Bone Spring formations. During the first half of 2021, the Company also incurred approximately $6.4 million in expenditures for redevelopment activities primarily related to recently acquired properties in the Midcontinent, Permian and Rockies regions and $1.9 million in unproved offshore prospect costs, of which $1.1 million was paid for with the proceeds of an issuance of Company common stock, pursuant to a joint development agreement between the Company and Juneau Oil & Gas, LLC.
The Company currently forecasts its 2021 capital expenditure budget to be a total of $30.0 - $34.0 million for recompletions, facility upgrades, waterflood development and the select drilling in the West Texas Permian (expected 3 net locations, 6 gross locations), among other things. The planned capital expenditures also include development opportunities with respect to certain properties acquired by the Company as part of the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition (both as defined below). The capital expenditure program will continue to be evaluated for revision throughout the year. The Company believes that its internally generated cash flow will be more than adequate to fund its 2021 capital expenditure budget and any increase to such 2021 capital expenditure budget, when and if such increase is deemed appropriate. The Company plans to retain the flexibility to be more aggressive in its drilling plans should results exceed expectations, commodity prices continue to improve or if the Company reduces drilling and completion costs in certain areas, thereby making an expansion of its drilling program an appropriate business decision.
The Company plans to continue to make balance sheet strength a priority in 2021, while continuing to pursue its strategy of asset consolidation by evaluating acquisition opportunities that may arise in this challenging commodity price environment. Any excess cash flow will likely be used to reduce borrowings outstanding under the Company’s Credit Agreement (as defined below). The Company intends to keenly focus on continuing to reduce lease operating costs on its legacy and recently acquired assets, reducing general and administrative expenses, improving cash margins and lowering its exposure to asset retirement obligations through the possible sale of non-core properties.
On June 5, 2020,January 21, 2021, the Company announcedclosed on the additionacquisition of a new corporate strategy that includes offering a property management service (or a “fee for service”) for oil and gas companies with distressed or stranded assets, or companies with a desire to reduce administrative costs. As part of this service offering, the Company entered into a Management Services Agreement with Mid-Con Energy Partners, LP (“Mid-Con”) (Nasdaq: MCEP), in an all-stock merger transaction in which Mid-Con became a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Contango (the “Mid-Con Acquisition”). A total of 25,552,933 shares of Contango common stock were issued as consideration in the Mid-Con Acquisition. Effective upon the closing of the Mid-Con Acquisition, the Company’s borrowing base under its Credit Agreement increased from $75.0 million to $130.0 million, with an automatic $10.0 million reduction in the borrowing base on March 31, 2021. See Note 3 – “Acquisitions and Dispositions” and Note 10 – “Long-Term Debt” for further details.
On February 1, 2021, the Company closed on the acquisition of certain oil and natural gas properties located in the Big Horn Basin in Wyoming and Montana, in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and in the Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico (collectively the “Silvertip Acquisition”) for aggregate consideration of approximately $58.0 million. After customary closing adjustments, including the results of operations during the period between the effective Julydate of August 1, 2020 and the closing date, the net consideration paid was approximately $53.2 million. See Note 3 – “Acquisitions and Dispositions” for more information.
On April 28, 2021, the Company adopted the Contango Oil & Gas Company Change in Control Severance Plan (the “Change in Control Plan”), which provides “double trigger” severance payments and benefits to provide operational services as operator of record on Mid-Con’s oilall employees including the Company’s named executive officers. The policy provides an eligible participant with certain payments and gas propertiesbenefits in exchange for an annual services fee of $4 million, paid ratably over the twelve month period, plus reimbursement of certain costs and expenses, a deferred fee of $166,666 per month for each monthevent that the agreementparticipant experiences a qualifying termination event within the 12-month period following a change in control. In the event that an eligible executive’s employment is terminated without cause by the employer or for good reason by the executive within the 18-month period following the occurrence of a change in effect (not to exceed $2 million), to be paid in a lump sum upon termination ofcontrol, the agreement, and warrants to purchase a minority equity ownership in Mid-Con (with amount and terms of the warrants to be disclosed upon execution of the Warrant Agreement). Both the Company and Mid-Con and their employees have indemnification rights in this fee for service arrangement. As of June 4, 2020, John C. Goff, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, beneficially owned approximately 56% of the common units in Mid-Con, and Travis Goff, John C. Goff’s sonCompany’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s President of Goff Capital, Inc.would become entitled to receive 250%, serves onand the board of directors of the general partner of Mid-Con.
Authorized Shares of Common StockCompany’s Senior Vice President and Conversion of Series C Contingent Convertible Preferred Stock
On June 10, 2020, the Company filed an amendment (the “Charter Amendment”)Chief Financial Officer would become entitled to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, par value of $0.04 per share (the “common stock”)receive 200%, of the Company from 200,000,000sum of the executive’s annual base salary and target annual cash bonus. In addition, the executive would receive (1) a prorated annual cash bonus for the year of termination based on actual performance; (2) Company-paid COBRA continuation coverage for up to 18 months following the date of termination; (3) reimbursement for up to $10,000 in outplacement services; and
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(4) any outstanding unvested PSU equity awards (defined below) held by the executive will remain outstanding and vest based on the greatest of (a) actual performance through the execution date of the definitive documentation governing the change in control, (b) actual performance through the date of the participant’s termination of employment, or (c) the target number of shares granted under such PSU award. The Change in Control Plan contains a modified cutback provision whereby payments payable to 400,000,000 shares. The Charter Amendmentan executive may be reduced if doing so would put the executive in a more advantageous after-tax provision than if payments were not reduced and the conversionexecutive became subject to excise taxes under Section 4999 of 2,700,000 sharesthe Code.
On April 28, 2021, the Company adopted the Contango Oil & Gas Company Executive Severance Plan (the “Severance Plan”), which provides severance payments and benefits to its named executive officers outside the context of a change in control. The Severance Plan provides an eligible participant with payments and benefits in the event of involuntary termination without cause or other termination due to a good reason. In the event of such a qualifying termination under the Severance Plan, the participant would become entitled to receive in the case of the Company’s Series C contingent convertible preferred stock, par value $0.04 per share (the “Series C contingent convertible preferred stock”)Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s President, 150%, into 2,700,000 sharesand in the case of the Company’s common stock were approvedSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 100%, of the sum of the participant’s annual base salary and target bonus. In addition, the participant would receive (1) a prorated annual cash bonus for the year of termination based on actual performance; (2) Company-paid COBRA continuation coverage for up to 18 months following the date of termination; (3) reimbursement for up to $10,000 in outplacement services; (4) all outstanding unvested time-based equity awards held by the stockholdersexecutive will 100% accelerate and become exercisable or settle (as applicable); and (5) a pro-rated portion of any outstanding unvested PSU awards held by the Companyexecutive will remain outstanding and vest based on June 8, 2020, atactual performance over the Company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The shares of Series C contingent convertible preferred stock were issued in a private placement completed concurrently with a private placement of common stock in December of 2019. Purchasers of the Series C contingent convertible preferred stock included John Goff, Wilkie Colyer and Farley Dakan, the Company’s current president.
Open Market Sale Agreement
applicable performance period.
On June 24, 2020,May 3, 2021, the Company entered into an Open Market Salethe Fifth Amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Sale Agreement”“Fifth Amendment”) which provided for, among other things, an increase in the Company’s borrowing base from $120.0 million to $250.0 million, effective May 3, 2021, and expanded the bank group from nine to eleven banks. The Fifth Amendment also includes less restrictive hedge requirements and certain modifications to financial covenants. See Note 10 – “Long-Term Debt” for more information.
On June 7, 2021, the Company and Jefferiesentered into a definitive agreement to combine with Independence Energy, LLC (“Independence”) in an all-stock transaction (the “Sales Agent”“Pending Independence Merger”). PursuantIndependence is a diversified, well-capitalized upstream oil and gas business built and managed by KKR’s Energy Real Assets team with a scaled portfolio of low-decline, producing assets with meaningful reinvestment opportunities for low-risk growth across the Eagle Ford, Rockies, Permian and Mid-Continent regions. The closing of the Pending Independence Merger is conditioned upon approval by a majority of Contango’s shareholders, among certain other closing conditions. Upon completion of the Pending Independence Merger, Independence shareholders are expected to own approximately 76% and Contango shareholders are expected to own approximately 24% of the combined company. If approved, the Pending Independence Merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021. See Note 3 – “Acquisitions and Dispositions” for further details.
On July 7, 2021, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with ConocoPhillips to acquire low decline, conventional gas assets in the Wind River Basin of Wyoming (the “Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition”). Upon closing, Contango will acquire approximately 446 Bcfe of PDP reserves (unaudited) for a total purchase price of $67.0 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Closing of the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2021, subject to the termssatisfaction of certain closing conditions set forth in the Sale Agreement, the Company may sell from time to time through the Sales Agent, shares of the Company’s common stock, having an aggregate public offering price of up to $100,000,000 (the “Shares”). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, after deducting the Sales Agent’s commissionpurchase and the Company’s offering expenses, to repay borrowings under its Credit Agreement (as defined below) andsale agreement. See Note 13 – “Subsequent Events” for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, acquisitions and exploratory drilling. Under the Sale Agreement, the Company sold 155,029 Shares during the three months ended June 30, 2020 for net proceeds of $0.5 million.further details.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in the notes to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 (“20192020 Form 10-K”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Please refer to the notes to the financial statements included in the 20192020 Form 10-K for additional details of the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. No material items included in those notes have changed except as a result of normal transactions in the interim or as disclosed within this interim report.
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Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC, including instructions to Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the unaudited consolidated financial statements have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
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The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 20192020 Form 10-K. These unaudited interim consolidated results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2020.2021.
The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Contango Oil & Gas Company and its subsidiaries after elimination of all material intercompany balances and transactions. All wholly owned subsidiaries are consolidated. The Company’s investment in Exaro Energy III LLC (“Exaro”), through its wholly owned subsidiary, Contaro Company, is accounted for using the equity method of accounting, and therefore, the Company does not include its share of individual operating results, production or reserves in those reported for the Company’s consolidated results of operations.
Certain amounts in prior-period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. On the consolidated statements of operations, the Company’s working interest percentage share of the overhead billed to the 8/8s joint account for wells it operates has been reclassified from operating expenses to general and administrative expenses.
Oil and Natural Gas Properties - Successful Efforts
The Company’s application of the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and natural gas exploration and production activities requires judgment as to whether particular wells are developmental or exploratory, since exploratorylease acquisition costs and all development costs are capitalized, whereas exploratory drilling costs are continuously capitalized until the costs related to exploratory wells thatresults are determined to not havedetermined. If proved reserves must be expensed, whereas developmentalare not discovered, the drilling costs are capitalized. expensed as exploration costs. Other exploration related costs, such as seismic costs and other geological and geophysical expenses, are expensed as incurred.
The results from a drilling operation can take considerable time to analyze, and the determination that commercial reserves have been discovered requires both judgment and application of industry experience. Wells may be completed that are assumed to be productive, andbut then actually deliver oil and natural gas in quantities insufficient to be economic, which may result in the abandonment and/or impairment of the wells at a later date. On occasion, wells are drilled which have targeted geologic structures that are both developmental and exploratory in nature, and in such instances an allocation of costs is required to properly account for the results. Delineation seismic costs incurred to select development locations within a productive oil or natural gas field are typically treated as development costs and capitalized, but often these seismic programs extend beyond the proved reserve areas, and therefore, management must estimate the portion of seismic costs to expense as exploratory. During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, the Company drilled an unsuccessful exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in a charge of $10.9 million for drilling and prospect costs included in “Exploration expenses” in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
The evaluation of oil and natural gas leasehold acquisition costs included in unproved properties for write-off or impairment requires management’s judgment ofon exploratory costs related to drilling activity in a given area. Drilling activities in an area by other companies may also effectively condemn leasehold positions.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Pursuant to GAAP, when circumstances indicate that proved properties may be impaired, the Company compares expected undiscounted future cash flows on a regionfield-by-field basis to the unamortized capitalized cost of the asset.assets in that field. If the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, based on the Company’s estimate of future reserves, oil and natural gas prices, operating costs and production levels from oil and natural gas reserves, are lower than the unamortized capitalized cost, then the capitalized cost is reduced to its fair value. The factors used to determine fair value include, but are not limited to, estimates of proved, probable and possible reserves, future commodity prices, the timing of future production and capital expenditures and a discount rate commensurate with the risk reflective of the lives remaining for the respective oil and natural gas properties. Additionally, the Company may use appropriate market data to determine fair value. NaN impairment of proved properties was recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
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In the first quarter of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting deterioration in the global demand for oil, combined with the failure by the OPEC and Russia to reach an agreement on lower production quotas until April 2020, caused a dramatic increase in the supply of oil, a corresponding decrease in commodity prices, and reduced the demand for all commodity products. Consequently, during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, the Company recorded a $143.3 million non-cash charge for proved property impairment of its onshore properties related to the dramatic decline in commodity prices, as discussed above,the impact of the lower prices on the “PV-10” (present value, discounted at a 10% rate) of its proved reserves, and the associated change in its currentthen forecasted development plans for its proved, undeveloped locations. The Company conducted an impairment test for the three months ended June 30, 2020, but no additional impairment was recorded. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the company recognized $0.2 million in non-cash proved property impairment related to leases in Wyoming and an onshore non-operated property in an area previously impaired due to revised reserve estimates made during the quarter ended December 31, 2018.
Unproved properties are reviewed quarterly to determine if there has been impairment of the carrying value of those properties, with any such impairment charged to expense in the period. The Company recorded a $0.2 million non-cash charge for unproved impairment expense during the six months ended June 30, 2021 related to expiring leases in the Company’s Permian region. The Company recorded a $2.6 million non-cash charge for unproved impairment expense during the six months ended June 30, 2020 all of which was recorded during the first quarter of 2020. The impairment primarily related to acquiredexpiring leases in the Company’s Central Oklahoma and Western Anadarko regions which will be expiring in 2020, and which the Company has no current plans to develop
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as a result of the current commodity price environment. The Company recognized non-cash impairment expense of approximately $0.4 million and approximately $0.9 million for three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, related to impairment of certain unproved properties primarily due to expiring leases.Midcontinent region.
Net Loss Per Common Share
Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. Potentially dilutive securities, including unexercised stock options, performance stock units and unvested restricted stock, have not been considered when their effect would be antidilutive. The Company excluded 4,408 shares or units, and 76,209 shares or units of potentially dilutive securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, as they were antidilutive. The Company excluded 506,325 shares or units, and 414,383 shares or units of potentially dilutive securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, as they were antidilutive. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the company excluded 648,170 shares or units and 561,164 shares or units, respectively, of potentially dilutive securities, as they were antidilutive.
Subsidiary Guarantees
Contango Oil & Gas Company, as the parent company of certainits subsidiaries, (the “Parent Company”), has filed a registration statement on Form S-3 on December 18, 2020 with the SEC to register, among other securities, debt securities that the Parent Company may issue from time to time. Any such debt securities would likely be guaranteed on a jointContango Resources, Inc., Contango Midstream Company, Contango Operators, Inc., Contaro Company, Contango Alta Investments, Inc. and several and full and unconditional basis by eachany other of the Parent Company’s current subsidiaries and any future subsidiaries specified in any future prospectus supplement (each a “Subsidiary Guarantor”). Each are co-registrants with the Company under the registration statement, and the registration statement also registered guarantees of the currentdebt securities by such Subsidiary Guarantors. The Subsidiary Guarantors is wholly ownedare wholly-owned by the Parent Company, either directly or indirectly.indirectly, and any guarantee by the Subsidiary Guarantors will be full and unconditional. The Parent Company has no assets or operations independent of the Subsidiary Guarantors, and there are no significant restrictions upon the ability of the Subsidiary Guarantors to distribute funds to the Parent Company. The ParentFinally, the Company’s wholly ownedwholly-owned subsidiaries do not have restricted assets that exceed 25% of net assets as of the most recent fiscal year end that may not be transferred to the Parent Company in the form of loans, advances or cash dividends by such subsidiary without the consent of a third party.
Revenue Recognition
Sales of oil, condensate, natural gas and natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) are recognized at the time control of the products are transferred to the customer. Generally, the Company’s gas processing and purchase agreements indicate that the processors take control of the Company’s gas at the inlet of the plant, and that control of residue gas is returned to the Company at the outlet of the plant. The midstream processing entity gathers and processes the natural gas and remits proceeds to the Company for the resulting sales of NGLs. The Company delivers oil and condensate to the purchaser at a contractually agreed-upon delivery point at which the purchaser takes custody, title and risk of loss of the product.
Generally, the Company’s contracts have an initial term of one year or longer but continue month to month unless written notification of termination in a specified time period is provided by either party to the contract. The Company receives purchaser statements from the majority of its customers, but there are a few contracts where the Company prepares the invoice. Payment is unconditional upon receipt of the statement or invoice. Based upon the Company’s past experience with its current purchasers and expertise in the market, collectability is probable, and there have not been payment issues with the Company’s purchasers over the past year or currently.
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The Company records revenue in the month production is delivered to the purchaser. Settlement statements may not be received for 30 to 90 days after the date production is delivered, and therefore the Company is required to estimate the amount of production delivered to the purchaser and the price that will be received for the sale of the product. Differences between the Company’s estimates and the actual amounts received for product sales are generally recorded in the following month that payment is received. Any differences between the Company’s revenue estimates and actual revenue received historically have not been significant. The Company has internal controls in place for its revenue estimation accrual process. The Company will continue to review all new or modified revenue contracts on a quarterly basis for proper treatment.
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Leases
The Company recognizes a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The Company does not include leases with an initial term of less than twelve months or less on the balance sheet. The Company recognizes payments on these leases within “Operating expenses” on its consolidated statementstatements of operations. The Company has modified procedures to its existing internal controls to review any new contracts which contain a physical asset on a quarterly basis and determine if an arrangement is, or contains, a lease at inception. The Company will continue to review all new or modified contracts on a quarterly basis for proper treatment. See Note 7 – “Leases” for additional information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, – Financial Instruments –- Credit Losses (“Topic 326”)(Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”) related to the calculation of credit losses on financial instruments. All financial instruments not accounted for at fair value will be impacted, including the Company’s trade and joint interest billing receivables. Allowances are to be measured using a current expected credit loss model as of the reporting date that is based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This is significantly different from the current model that increases the allowance when losses are probable. Initially, ASU 2016-13 was effective for all public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and will be applied with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. The FASB subsequently issued ASU 2019-04 (“ASU 2019-04”):, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments –- Credit Losses Topic 815,(Topic 326), Derivatives (Topic 815) and Topic 825, Financial Instruments (Topic 825) and ASU 2019-05 (“ASU 2019-05”):, Financial Instruments-CreditInstruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) –: Targeted Transition Relief. ASU 2019-04 and ASU 2019-05 provide certain codification improvements related to implementation of ASU 2016-13 and targeted transition relief consisting of an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option for eligible instruments. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, – Financial Instruments –- Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842): Effective Dates. This amendment deferred the effective date of ASU 2016-13 from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2023 for calendar year-end smaller reporting companies, which includes the Company. The Company plans to defer the implementation of ASU 2016-13, and the related updates.
3. Acquisitions and Dispositions
Wind River Basin Acquisition
On July 7, 2021, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with ConocoPhillips to acquire low decline, conventional gas assets in the Wind River Basin of Wyoming. Upon closing, Contango will acquire approximately 446 Bcfe of PDP reserves (unaudited) for a total purchase price of $67.0 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Closing of the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2021, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions set forth in the purchase and sale agreement. See Note 13 – “Subsequent Events” for further details.
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Merger with Independence
On June 7, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Independence in an all-stock transaction. Independence is a diversified, well-capitalized upstream oil and gas business built and managed by KKR’s Energy Real Assets team with a scaled portfolio of low-decline, producing assets with meaningful reinvestment opportunities for low-risk growth across the Eagle Ford, Rockies, Permian and Mid-Continent regions. The closing of the Pending Independence Merger is conditioned upon approval by a majority of Contango’s shareholders, among certain other closing conditions. Upon completion of the Pending Independence Merger, Independence shareholders are expected to own approximately 76% and Contango shareholders are expected to own approximately 24% of the combined company. If approved, the Pending Independence Merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Mid-Con Acquisition
On October 25, 2020, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Mid-Con and Mid-Con Energy GP, LLC, the general partner of Mid-Con (“Mid-Con GP”), pursuant to which Mid-Con would merge with and into Michael Merger Sub LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned, direct subsidiary of the Company. The Mid-Con Acquisition, which closed on January 21, 2021, was unanimously approved by the conflicts committee of the board of directors of Mid-Con, by the full board of directors of Mid-Con, by the disinterested directors of the board of directors of the Company and was subject to shareholder and unitholder approvals and other customary conditions to closing. At the effective time of the Mid-Con Acquisition (the “Effective Time”), each common unit representing limited partner interests in Mid-Con issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than treasury units or units held by Mid-Con GP) was converted automatically into the right to receive 1.75 shares of the Company’s common stock. A total of 25,552,933 shares of Contango common stock were issued as consideration in the Mid-Con Acquisition. As of January 21, 2021, John C. Goff, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, beneficially owned approximately 56.4% of the common units of Mid-Con, and Travis Goff, John C. Goff’s son and the President of Goff Capital, Inc., served on the board of directors of the general partner of Mid-Con. The Company’s senior management team is running the combined company, and Contango’s board of directors remains intact as the board of directors of the combined company. The combined company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Mid-Con Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting under FASB ASC 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). Therefore, the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated acquisition date fair values based on then currently available information. A combination of a discounted cash flow model and market data was used by the Company in determining the fair value of the oil and natural gas properties. Significant inputs into the calculation included future commodity prices, estimated volumes of oil and natural gas reserves, expectations for the timing and amount of future development and operating costs, future plugging and abandonment costs and a risk adjusted discount rate. The preliminary purchase price assessment remains an ongoing process and is subject to change for up to one year subsequent to the closing of the Mid-Con Acquisition.
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The following table sets forth the Company’s preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in thousands):
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Consideration: | | | |
Mid-Con outstanding units | | | 14,602 |
Exchange ratio of Contango shares for Mid-Con common units | | | 1.75 |
Contango common stock to be issued to Mid-Con unitholders | | | 25,553 |
Issue price | | $ | 3.13 |
Stock consideration | | | 79,979 |
Cash consideration in lieu of fractional shares | | | 4 |
Payment of revolving credit facility | | | 68,667 |
Total consideration | | $ | 148,650 |
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Fair value of liabilities assumed: | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 8,892 |
Asset retirement obligations | | | 28,252 |
Total fair value of liabilities assumed | | $ | 37,144 |
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Fair value of assets acquired: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 3,110 |
Accounts receivable | | | 5,191 |
Current derivative asset | | | 1,544 |
Prepaid expenses | | | 225 |
Proved oil and natural gas properties | | | 174,331 |
Other property and equipment | | | 243 |
Other non-current assets | | | 1,150 |
Total fair value of assets acquired | | $ | 185,794 |
Silvertip Acquisition
On November 27, 2020, the Company entered into a purchase agreement (“the Purchase Agreement”) to acquire certain oil and natural gas properties located in the Big Horn Basin in Wyoming and Montana, in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and in the Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico, for aggregate consideration of approximately $58.0 million in cash. In November 2019,connection with the FASB issued ASU 2019-12 – Income Taxes (“Topic 740”): Simplifyingexecution of the AccountingPurchase Agreement, the Company paid $7.0 million as a deposit for Income Taxes.its obligations under the Purchase Agreement, which is included in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020. The amendments in ASU 2019-12 are partSilvertip Acquisition closed on February 1, 2021, and a balance of $46.2 million was paid upon closing, after customary closing adjustments, including the results of operations during the period between the effective date of August 1, 2020 and the closing date.
The Silvertip Acquisition was accounted for as an initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards and simplifyasset acquisition under ASC 805. Under the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions from Topic 740asset acquisitions, the Silvertip Acquisition was recorded using a cost accumulation and making minor improvementsallocation model under which the cost of the acquisition was allocated on a relative fair value basis to the codification. The amendments in this updateassets acquired and liabilities assumed. As an asset acquisition, acquisition-related transaction costs are effective for public entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The provisions of this update are not expected to havecapitalized as a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitationcomponent of the Effectscost of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”). ASU 2020-04 provides optional expedientsthe assets acquired.
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A summary of the consideration paid and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modificationsthe preliminary relative fair value of the assets acquired and hedging relationships,liabilities assumed, which is subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another ratechange based upon the final settlement statement that is expected to be discontinued. ASU 2020-04provided to Contango in the third quarter of 2021, is as follows (in thousands):
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Consideration: | | | |
Purchase price | | $ | 58,000 |
Closing adjustments | | | (4,739) |
Total consideration | | | 53,261 |
Acquisition transaction costs | | | 109 |
Total cash paid | | $ | 53,370 |
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Fair value of liabilities assumed: | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 423 |
Lease liabilities | | | 1,014 |
Asset retirement obligations | | | 32,367 |
Total relative fair value of liabilities assumed | | $ | 33,804 |
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Fair value of assets acquired: | | | |
Proved oil and natural gas properties | | $ | 86,160 |
Right-of-use lease assets | | | 1,014 |
Total relative fair value of assets acquired | | $ | 87,174 |
Pro Forma Information
The following unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial data for the year ended December 31, 2020 was derived from the historical financial statements of the Company after giving effect to the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition, as if they had occurred on January 1, 2020. The below information reflects pro forma adjustments based on available information and certain assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable, including the depletion of the fair-valued proved oil and natural gas properties acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition. The pro forma results of operations do not include any cost savings or other synergies that may result from the acquisition or any estimated costs that have been or will be incurred by the Company to integrate the assets acquired. The pro forma consolidated statement of operations data has been included for comparative purposes only, is not necessarily indicative of the results that might have occurred had the acquisition taken place on January 1, 2020 and is not intended to be a projection of future results.
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| Year Ended December 31, 2020 | |
Revenues | | $ | 202,442 |
Net loss | | $ | (191,975) |
Basic loss per share | | $ | (0.97) |
Diluted loss per share | | $ | (0.97) |
Dispositions
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company sold certain non-core Powder River Basin producing properties in effect through December 31, 2022. We are currently assessingWyoming, which were acquired in the potential impactfirst quarter of ASU 2020-04 on our consolidated financial statements.2021 as part of the Silvertip Acquisition. The Company also sold certain non-core, legacy and recently acquired producing and non-producing properties located in its Midcontinent, Permian and Other regions. These properties were sold for a collective total of approximately $2.8 million in cash and the buyers’ assumption of approximately $4.6 million in plugging and abandonment liabilities, resulting in a net gain of $0.3 million recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
3. Dispositions
OnDuring the six months ended June 1,30, 2020, the Company closed on the sale ofsold certain producing and non-producing properties located in its Central Oklahoma and Western Anadarko regions.Midcontinent region. These properties were acquiredsold for approximately $0.5 million in cash and the Will Energy acquisition and were sold in exchange for the buyer’sbuyers’ assumption of theapproximately $5.0 million in plugging and abandonment liabilities of these properties and revenue held in suspense. The Company recorded a gain of $4.2$4.4 million, primarily as a result of the buyer’sbuyers’ assumption of the asset retirement obligations associated with the sold properties.
On April 1, 2020, the Company closed on the sale of certain non-producing properties located in its Central Oklahoma region. These properties were acquired in the White Star acquisition and were sold for approximately $0.5 million. The Company recorded a gain of $0.2 million as a result of the buyer’s assumption of the asset retirement obligations associated with the sold properties.
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On June 10, 2019, the Company sold certain minor, non-core operated assets located in Lavaca and Wharton counties, Texas in exchange for the buyer’s assumption of the plugging and abandonment liabilities of the properties. The Company recorded a gain of $0.4 million as a result of the buyer’s assumption of the asset retirement obligations associated with the sold properties.
4. Fair Value Measurements
The Company'sCompany’s determination of fair value incorporates not only the credit standing of the counterparties involved in transactions with the Company resulting in receivables on the Company'sCompany’s consolidated balance sheets, but also the impact of the Company'sCompany’s nonperformance risk on its own liabilities. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). A fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy assigns the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). Level 2 measurements are inputs that are observable for assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly, other than quoted prices included within Level 1. The Company utilizes market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable. The Company classifies fair value balances based on the observability of those inputs.
The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value as of June 30, 2020.2021. A financial instrument'sinstrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
Fair value information for financial assets and liabilities was as follows as of June 30, 20202021 (in thousands):
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Commodity price contracts - assets | | $ | 21,221 | | $ | — | | $ | 21,221 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Commodity price contracts - liabilities | | $ | (1,825) | | $ | — | | $ | (1,825) | | $ | — | | | $ | (58,669) | | $ | — | | $ | (58,669) | | $ | — | |
Derivatives listed above are recorded in “Current derivative asset or liability” and “Long-term derivative asset or liability” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and include swaps and costless collars that are carried at fair value. The Company records the net change in the fair value of these positions in “Gain (loss) on derivatives, net” in its consolidated statements of operations. The Company is able to value the assets and liabilities based on observable market data for similar instruments, which resulted in reporting its derivatives as Level 2. This observable data includes the forward curves for commodity prices based on quoted market prices and implied volatility factors related to changes in the forward curves. See Note 5 – “Derivative Instruments” for additional discussion of derivatives.
As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company’s derivative contracts were all with major institutions with investment grade credit ratings which are believed to have minimal credit risk, which primarily are lenders within the Company’s bank group. As such, the Company is exposed to credit risk to the extent of nonperformance by the counterparties in the derivative contracts discussed above; however, the Company does not anticipate such nonperformance.
Estimates of the fair value of financial instruments are determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market information. These estimates involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. The estimated fair value of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates their carrying value due to their short-term nature. The estimated fair value of the Company’s Credit Agreement approximates carrying value because the facility interest rate approximates current market rates and is reset at least every quarter. See Note 10 – “Long-Term Debt” for further information.
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Impairments
The Company tests proved oil and natural gas properties for impairment when events and circumstances indicate a decline in the recoverability of the carrying value of such properties, such as a downward revision of the reserve estimates or lower commodity prices. The Company estimates the undiscounted future cash flows expected in connection with the oil and natural gas properties on a regionfield-by-field basis and compares such future cash flows to the unamortized capitalized costs of the properties. If the estimated future undiscounted cash flows are lower than the unamortized capitalized cost, the capitalized cost is reduced to its fair value. The factors used to determine fair value include, but are not limited to, estimates of proved, probable and possible reserves, future commodity prices, the timing of future production and capital
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expenditures and a discount rate commensurate with the risk reflective of the lives remaining for the respective oil and natural gas properties. Additionally, the Company may use appropriate market data to determine fair value. Because these significant fair value inputs are typically not observable, impairments of long-lived assets are classified as a Level 3 fair value measure.
Unproved properties are reviewed quarterly to determine if there has been impairment of the carrying value, with any such impairment charged to expense in the period.
Asset Retirement Obligations
The initial measurement of asset retirement obligations at fair value is calculated using discounted cash flow techniques and based on internal estimates of future retirement costs associated with oil and natural gas properties. The factors used to determine fair value include, but are not limited to, estimated future plugging and abandonment costs and expected lives of the related reserves. As there is no corroborating market activity to support the assumptions used, the Company has designated these liabilities as Level 3.
The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations, such as commodity price risk. Derivative contracts are typically utilized to hedge the Company’s exposure to price fluctuations and reduce the variability in the Company’s cash flows associated with anticipated sales of future oil and natural gas production. The Company typically hedges a substantial, but varying, portion of anticipated oil and natural gas production for future periods. The Company believes that these derivative arrangements, although not free of risk, allow it to achieve a more predictable cash flow and to reduce exposure to commodity price fluctuations. However, derivative arrangements limit the benefit of increases in the prices of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids sales. Moreover, because its derivative arrangements apply only to a portion of its production, the Company’s strategy provides only partial protection against declines in commodity prices. Such arrangements may expose the Company to risk of financial loss in certain circumstances. The Company continuously reevaluates its hedging programsprogram in light of changes in production, market conditions, and commodity price forecasts.forecasts and requirements under its Credit Agreement.
As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company’s oil and natural gas derivative positions consisted of swaps and costless collars. Swaps are designed so that the Company receives or makes payments based on a differential between fixed and variable prices for oil and natural gas. A costless collar consists of a purchased put option and a sold call option, which establishes a minimum and maximum price, respectively, that the Company will receive for the volumes under the contract.
It is the Company’s policy to enter into derivative contracts only with counterparties that are creditworthy institutions deemed by management as competent and competitive market makers. The Company does not post collateral, nor is it exposed to potential margin calls, under any of these contracts, as they are secured under the Credit Agreement (as defined below) or under unsecured lines of credit with non-bank counterparties. See Note 10 – “Long-Term Debt” for further information regarding the Credit Agreement.
The Company has elected not to designate any of its derivative contracts for hedge accounting. Accordingly, derivatives are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets as assets or liabilities, with the changes in the fair value included in the consolidated statements of operations for the period in which the change occurs. The Company records the net change in the mark-to-market valuation of these derivative contracts, as well as all payments and receipts on settled derivative contracts, in “Gain (loss) on derivatives, net” on the consolidated statements of operations.
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As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company’s oil derivative contracts include hedges for 1.2 MMBbls of remaining 2021 production with an average floor price of $56.61 per barrel and 1.9 MMBbls of 2022 production with an average floor price of $53.39 per barrel. As of June 30, 2021, and including the hedges entered into subsequent to the end of the second quarter (discussed below), the Company’s natural gas derivative contracts include 8.2 Bcf of remaining 2021 production with an average floor price of $2.94 per MMBtu and 16.3 Bcf of 2022 production with an average floor price of $2.78 per MMBtu. Approximately 95% of the Company’s hedges are swaps, and the Company has no three-way collars or short puts.
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As of June 30, 2021, the following financial derivative instruments were in place (fair value in thousands):
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Oil | | Q3 2021 | | Swap | | 579,941 | | Bbls | | $ | 57.15 | (1) | | | (8,833) | | ||
Oil | | Q4 2021 | | Swap | | 547,251 | | Bbls | | $ | 57.06 | (1) | | | (7,039) | | ||
Oil | | Q1 2022 | | Swap | | 585,000 | | Bbls | | $ | 56.34 | (1) | | | (6,821) | | ||
Oil | | Q2 2022 | | Swap | | 473,000 | | Bbls | | $ | 52.92 | (1) | | | (6,377) | | ||
Oil | | Q3 2022 | | Swap | | 417,000 | | Bbls | | $ | 51.27 | (1) | | | (5,664) | | ||
Oil | | Q4 2022 | | Swap | | 407,000 | | Bbls | | $ | 51.86 | (1) | | | (4,776) | | ||
Oil | | Q1 2023 | | Swap | | 380,000 | | Bbls | | $ | 53.15 | (1) | | | (3,570) | | ||
Oil | | Q2 2023 | | Swap | | 150,000 | | Bbls | | $ | 58.43 | (1) | | | (564) | | ||
Oil | | Q3 2021 | | Collar | | 60,941 | | Bbls | | $ | 52.00 | - | 58.80 | (1) | | | (840) | |
Oil | | Q4 2021 | | Collar | | 60,251 | | Bbls | | $ | 52.00 | - | 58.80 | (1) | | | (727) | |
Natural Gas | | Q3 2021 | | Swap | | 3,140,000 | | MMBtus | | $ | 2.71 | (2) | | | (2,898) | | ||
Natural Gas | | Q4 2021 | | Swap | | 3,000,000 | | MMBtus | | $ | 2.63 | (2) | | | (3,134) | | ||
Natural Gas | | Q1 2022 | | Swap | | 3,090,000 | | MMBtus | | $ | 2.69 | (2) | | | (3,037) | | ||
Natural Gas | | Q2 2022 | | Swap | | 2,425,000 | | MMBtus | | $ | 2.51 | (2) | | | (1,061) | | ||
Natural Gas | | Q3 2022 | | Swap | | 2,300,000 | | MMBtus | | $ | 2.51 | (2) | | | (1,058) | | ||
Natural Gas | | Q4 2022 | | Swap | | 2,250,000 | | MMBtus | | $ | 2.65 | (2) | | | (945) | | ||
Natural Gas | | Q1 2023 | | Swap | | 1,500,000 | | MMBtus | | $ | 2.72 | (2) | | | (776) | | ||
Natural Gas | | Q4 2021 | | Collar | | 400,000 | | MMBtus | | $ | 3.00 | - | 3.41 | (1) | | | (175) | |
Natural Gas | | Q1 2022 | | Collar | | 510,000 | | MMBtus | | $ | 3.00 | - | 3.41 | (2) | | | (234) | |
Natural Gas | | Q1 2023 | | Collar | | 550,000 | | MMBtus | | $ | 2.63 | - | 3.01 | (2) | | | (140) | |
Total net fair value of derivative instruments (in thousands) | | $ | (58,669) | |
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Commodity |
| Period |
| Derivative |
| Volume/Month |
| Price/Unit |
| Fair Value |
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Oil | | July 2020 - Oct 2020 | | Collar | | 3,442 | Bbls | | $ | 52.00 | - | 65.70 | (1) | | $ | 176 | |
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Oil | | July 2020 - Dec 2020 | | Swap | | 15,000 | Bbls | | $ | 57.74 | (1) | | $ | 1,635 | | ||
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Oil | | July 2020 | | Swap | | 5,500 | Bbls | | $ | 54.33 | (1) | | $ | 83 | | ||
Oil | | Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 | | Swap | | 2,500 | Bbls | | $ | 54.33 | (1) | | $ | 111 | | ||
Oil | | Nov 2020 - Dec 2020 | | Swap | | 3,500 | Bbls | | $ | 54.33 | (1) | | $ | 102 | | ||
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Oil | | July 2020 | | Swap | | 37,500 | Bbls | | $ | 54.70 | (1) | | $ | 576 | | ||
Oil | | Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 | | Swap | | 35,000 | Bbls | | $ | 54.70 | (1) | | $ | 2,637 | | ||
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Oil | | July 2020 | | Swap | | 37,500 | Bbls | | $ | 54.58 | (1) | | $ | 573 | | ||
Oil | | Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 | | Swap | | 35,000 | Bbls | | $ | 54.58 | (1) | | $ | 2,617 | | ||
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Oil | | Jan 2021 - March 2021 | | Swap | | 19,000 | Bbls | | $ | 50.00 | (1) | | $ | 568 | | ||
Oil | | April 2021 - July 2021 | | Swap | | 12,000 | Bbls | | $ | 50.00 | (1) | | $ | 462 | | ||
Oil | | Aug 2021 - Sept 2021 | | Swap | | 10,000 | Bbls | | $ | 50.00 | (1) | | $ | 187 | | ||
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Oil | | Jan 2021 - July 2021 | | Swap | | 62,000 | Bbls | | $ | 52.00 | (1) | | $ | 5,106 | | ||
Oil | | Aug 2021 - Sept 2021 | | Swap | | 55,000 | Bbls | | $ | 52.00 | (1) | | $ | 1,248 | | ||
Oil | | Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 | | Swap | | 64,000 | Bbls | | $ | 52.00 | (1) | | $ | 2,136 | | ||
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Natural Gas | | Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 | | Swap | | 40,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.532 | (2) | | $ | 87 | | ||
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Natural Gas | | Nov 2020 - Dec 2020 | | Swap | | 375,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.696 | (2) | | $ | 136 | | ||
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Natural Gas | | July 2020 | | Swap | | 400,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.53 | (2) | | $ | 828 | | ||
Natural Gas | | Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 | | Swap | | 350,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.53 | (2) | | $ | 768 | | ||
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Natural Gas | | July 2020 | | Swap | | 400,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.532 | (2) | | $ | 415 | | ||
Natural Gas | | Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 | | Swap | | 350,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.532 | (2) | | $ | 770 | | ||
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Natural Gas | | Jan 2021 - March 2021 | | Swap | | 185,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.505 | (2) | | $ | (176) | | ||
Natural Gas | | April 2021 - July 2021 | | Swap | | 120,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.505 | (2) | | $ | 11 | | ||
Natural Gas | | Aug 2021 - Sept 2021 | | Swap | | 10,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.505 | (2) | | $ | (1) | | ||
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Natural Gas | | Jan 2021 - March 2021 | | Swap | | 185,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.508 | (2) | | $ | (174) | | ||
Natural Gas | | April 2021 - July 2021 | | Swap | | 120,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.508 | (2) | | $ | 13 | | ||
Natural Gas | | Aug 2021 - Sept 2021 | | Swap | | 10,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.508 | (2) | | $ | (1) | | ||
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Natural Gas | | Jan 2021 - March 2021 | | Swap | | 650,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.508 | (1) | | $ | (612) | | ||
Natural Gas | | April 2021 - Oct 2021 | | Swap | | 400,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.508 | (1) | | $ | 4 | | ||
Natural Gas | | Nov 2021 - Dec 2021 | | Swap | | 580,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.508 | (2) | | $ | (178) | | ||
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Natural Gas | | April 2021 - Nov 2021 | | Swap | | 70,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.36 | (2) | | $ | (92) | | ||
Natural Gas | | Dec 2021 | | Swap | | 350,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.36 | (2) | | $ | (130) | | ||
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Natural Gas | | Jan 2022 - March 2022 | | Swap | | 780,000 | Mmbtus | | $ | 2.542 | (2) | | $ | (489) | | ||
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| | | | Total net fair value of derivative instruments | | | $ | 19,396 | |
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(1) | Based on West Texas Intermediate oil prices. |
(2) | Based on Henry Hub NYMEX natural gas prices. |
(2) Based on Henry Hub NYMEX natural gas prices.
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In additionSubsequent to the above financial derivative instruments,end of the second quarter of 2021, the Company also had a costless swap agreement with a Midland WTI – Cushing oil differential swap price of $0.05 per barrel of oil. The agreement fixesentered into the Company’s exposure to that differential on 10,000 barrels per month for July 2020 through December 2020. The fair value of this costless swap agreement was zero as of June 30, 2020.following additional derivative contracts:
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Commodity |
| Period |
| Derivative |
| Volume/Quarter |
| Price/Unit | |||
Natural Gas | | Q3 2021 | | Swap | | 725,000 | MMBtus | | $ | 3.71 | (1) |
Natural Gas | | Q4 2021 | | Swap | | 975,000 | MMBtus | | $ | 3.71 | (1) |
Natural Gas | | Q1 2022 | | Swap | | 900,000 | MMBtus | | $ | 3.10 | (1) |
Natural Gas | | Q2 2022 | | Swap | | 1,950,000 | MMBtus | | $ | 3.10 | (1) |
Natural Gas | | Q3 2022 | | Swap | | 1,350,000 | MMBtus | | $ | 3.10 | (1) |
Natural Gas | | Q4 2022 | | Swap | | 1,550,000 | MMBtus | | $ | 3.10 | (1) |
Natural Gas | | Q1 2023 | | Swap | | 1,350,000 | MMBtus | | $ | 2.73 | (1) |
Natural Gas | | Q2 2023 | | Swap | | 3,000,000 | MMBtus | | $ | 2.73 | (1) |
(1) | Based on Henry Hub NYMEX natural gas prices. |
The following summarizes the fair value of commodity derivatives outstanding on a gross and net basis as of June 30, 20202021 (in thousands):
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| Gross |
| Netting (1) |
| Total |
| |||
Assets | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Liabilities | | $ | (58,669) | | $ | — | | $ | (58,669) | |
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|
| Gross |
| Netting (1) |
| Total |
| |||
Assets | | $ | 21,221 | | $ | — | | $ | 21,221 | |
Liabilities | | $ | (1,825) | | $ | — | | $ | (1,825) | |
(1) Represents counterparty netting under agreements governing such derivatives.
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The following summarizes the fair value of commodity derivatives outstanding on a gross and net basis as of December 31, 20192020 (in thousands):
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|
| Gross |
| Netting (1) |
| Total | | |||
Assets | | $ | 3,493 | | $ | — | | $ | 3,493 | |
Liabilities | | $ | (2,965) | | $ | — | | $ | (2,965) | |
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|
| Gross |
| Netting (1) |
| Total | | |||
Assets | | $ | 4,176 | | $ | — | | $ | 4,176 | |
Liabilities | | $ | (5,971) | | $ | — | | $ | (5,971) | |
(1) Represents counterparty netting under agreements governing such derivatives.
The following table summarizes the effect of derivative contracts on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (in thousands):
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| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | | | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | | ||||||||||||||||
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| 2020 |
| 2019 |
| 2020 |
| 2019 |
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| 2021 |
| 2020 |
| 2021 |
| 2020 |
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Oil contracts | | $ | 8,461 | | $ | 286 | | $ | 11,258 | | $ | 941 | | | $ | (5,792) | | $ | 8,461 | | $ | (7,674) | | $ | 11,258 | |
Natural gas contracts | | | 2,933 | | | 211 | | | 5,445 | | | 324 | | | | (588) | | | 2,933 | | | (1,147) | | | 5,445 | |
Realized gain | | $ | 11,394 | | $ | 497 | | $ | 16,703 | | $ | 1,265 | | |||||||||||||
Realized gain (loss) | | $ | (6,380) | | $ | 11,394 | | $ | (8,821) | | $ | 16,703 | | |||||||||||||
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Oil contracts | | $ | (16,557) | | $ | 365 | | $ | 24,170 | | $ | (3,077) | | | $ | (35,139) | | $ | (16,557) | | $ | (48,925) | | $ | 24,170 | |
Natural gas contracts | | | (3,641) | | | 1,203 | | | (2,978) | | | 999 | | | | (11,961) | | | (3,641) | | | (11,815) | | | (2,978) | |
Unrealized gain (loss) | | $ | (20,198) | | $ | 1,568 | | $ | 21,192 | | $ | (2,078) | | |||||||||||||
Non-cash mark-to-market gain (loss) | | $ | (47,100) | | $ | (20,198) | | $ | (60,740) | | $ | 21,192 | | |||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net | | $ | (8,804) | | $ | 2,065 | | $ | 37,895 | | $ | (813) | | | $ | (53,480) | | $ | (8,804) | | $ | (69,561) | | $ | 37,895 | |
6. Stock-Based Compensation
Amended and Restated 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan
On June 8, 2020,The Company has in place the stockholders of theContango Oil & Gas Company approved the third amendment to theThird Amended and Restated 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan (as amended,(the “2009 Plan”) which allows for stock options, restricted stock or performance stock units to be awarded to executive officers, directors and employees as a performance-based award.
On July 14, 2021, the “Plan”) in the formCompany’s board of directors, subject to stockholder approval, approved an amendment and restatement ofto the 2009 Plan that among other things, increaseswill (i) increase the number of shares of the Company’s common stock authorized for issuance pursuant to the 2009 Plan by 9,000,00011,500,000 from 12,500,000 shares to 24,000,000 shares, plus effective immediately following the closing of the Pending Independence Merger and increases the maximum aggregateassumption of the 2009 Plan by New PubCo (as defined below), a number of shares equal to 2% of the outstanding shares of New PubCo Class A Common Stock (as defined below) measured as of immediately following the closing of the Pending Independence Merger and (ii) adjust the eligibility provision such that individuals who are employed by KKR Energy Assets Manager LLC or one of its partners as of the closing of the Pending Independence Merger will not be eligible to participate in the 2009 Plan unless such individual is providing services as a non-employee director to New PubCo.
Restricted Stock
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company issued 54,825 restricted stock awards to the members of the board of directors, in lieu of cash fees earned during the fourth quarter of 2020 and first quarter of 2021, which vested immediately. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company granted 1,415,189 shares of restricted common stock that may beto employees, which vest ratably over three years, under the 2009 Plan, as part of their overall compensation package. The Company also granted 80,142 shares of restricted common stock related to internal reorganizational changes. The weighted average fair value of the restricted shares granted during the six months ended June 30, 2021, was $3.72 per share, with a total fair value of approximately $5.8 million and no adjustment for an estimated weighted average forfeiture rate. There were 57,789 forfeitures of restricted stock during the six months ended June 30, 2021. The aggregate intrinsic value of restricted shares forfeited during the six months ended June 30, 2021 was approximately $0.2 million. The Company recognized approximately $1.2 million in restricted stock compensation expense during the six months ended June 30, 2021, related to restricted stock previously granted to any individual during any calendar year from 250,000 to 1,000,000. The Plan allows for stock options,its officers, employees and directors. As of June 30, 2021, an additional $6.3 million of future restricted stock or performance stock unitscompensation expense remained to be awarded to officers, directors and employeesrecognized over the weighted-
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average vesting period of 2.6 years. Approximately 3.0 million shares remained available for grant under the 2009 Plan as a performance-based award.of June 30, 2021, assuming PSUs (as defined below) are settled at 100% of target.
Restricted Stock
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company granted 152,248 shares of restricted common stock, which vest over one year, to directors pursuant to the Company’s Director Compensation Plan. The weighted average fair value of the restricted shares granted during the six months ended June 30, 2020, was $2.42 per share, with a total fair value of approximately $0.4 million and no adjustment for an estimated weighted average forfeiture rate. There were 2,539 forfeitures of restricted stock during the six months ended June 30, 2020. The aggregate intrinsic value of restricted shares forfeited during the six months ended June 30, 2020 was approximately $10 thousand. In July 2020, the Company granted 1,037,969 shares of restricted common stock, which vest ratably over three years, to employees as part of their overall compensation package. The weighted average fair value of the restricted shares granted in July 2020, was $2.24 per share,
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with a total fair value of approximately $2.3 million and no adjustment for an estimated weighted average forfeiture rate. The Company recognized approximately $0.4 million in restricted stock compensation expense during the six months ended June 30, 2020, related to restricted stock previously granted to its officers, employees and directors.
Per the agreement for the Pending Independence Merger, all unvested restricted stock awards held by Contango employees, executives and directors will vest on the closing date of the Pending Independence Merger. As of June 30, 2020, an additional $0.8 million2021, the number of compensation expense related toshares of unvested restricted stock remained to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 1.3 years. Approximately 10.1 million shares remained available for grant under the Amended and Restated 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan as of June 30, 2020, assuming PSUs (as defined below) are settled at 100% of target.outstanding was 2,050,357 shares.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company granted 307,650 shares of restricted common stock, which vest ratably over three years, to employees and executive officers as part of their overall compensation package. Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company granted 80,410 shares of restricted common stock, which vest over one year, to directors pursuant to the Company’s Director Compensation Plan. The weighted average fair value of the restricted shares granted during the six months ended June 30, 2019, was $2.91 per share, with a total fair value of approximately $1.1 million and no adjustment for an estimated weighted average forfeiture rate. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, 38,161 restricted shares were forfeited by former employees. The aggregate intrinsic value of restricted shares forfeited during the six months ended June 30, 2019 was approximately $0.2 million. The Company recognized approximately $1.4 million in restricted stock compensation expense during the six months ended June 30, 2019 related to restricted stock granted to its officers, employees and directors.
Performance Stock Units
Performance stock units (“PSUs”) represent the opportunity to receive shares of the Company’s common stock at the time of settlement. The number of shares to be awarded upon settlement of thesethe PSUs may range from 0% to 300% of the targeted number of PSUs stated in the agreement,award agreements, contingent upon the achievement of certain share price appreciation targets as compared to share appreciation of a specific peer group or peer group index over a three year performancethree-year period. The PSUs vest at the end of the three yearthree-year performance period, with the final number of shares to be grantedissued determined at that time, based on the Company’s share performance during the period compared to the average performance of the peer group.
Compensation expense associated with PSUs is based on the grant date fair value of a single PSU as determined using the Monte Carlo simulation model, which utilizes a stochastic process to create a range of potential future outcomes given a variety of inputs. As it is contemplatedintended that the PSUs will be settled with shares of the Company’s common stock after three years, the PSU awards are accounted for as equity awards, and the fair value is calculated on the grant date. The simulation model calculates the payout percentage based on the stock price performance over the performance period. The concluded fair value is based on the average achievement percentage over all the iterations. The resulting fair value expense is amortized over the life of the PSU award.
There were no grants or forfeitures of PSUs during the six months ended June 30, 2020. In July 2020,The Company granted 2,608,6401,772,066 PSUs under the 2009 Plan to its executive officers and certain employees as part of their overall compensation package.package during the six months ended June 30, 2021. The performance period will be measured between JanuaryMay 1, 20202021 and December 31, 2022.April 30, 2024. These granted PSUsPSU awards were valued at a weighted average fair value of $4.90$8.25 per unit. In January 2020, 77,485 sharesThere were 16,334 forfeitures of PSUs during the six months ended June 30, 2021. The Company recognized approximately $3.3 million in stock compensation expense related to previously granted PSUs granted in 2017 vested,during the six months ended June 30, 2021. As of which 22,972June 30, 2021, an additional $22.9 million of future compensation expense related to PSUs remained to be recognized over the weighted-average vesting period of 2.4 years.
There were withheld for taxes, and are included with the restricted stock activity in the consolidated statement0 grants or forfeitures of shareholders’ equity. No PSUs were forfeited during the six months ended June 30, 2020. The Company recognized approximately $0.2 million in stock compensation expense related to PSUs during the six months ended June 30, 2020.
Per the agreement for the Pending Independence Merger, all unvested PSUs held by Contango employees and executives will vest on the closing date of the Pending Independence Merger, at the maximum payout percentage (for then current employees assuming sufficient shares then available under the 2009 Plan to settle such awards). As of June 30, 2020, an additional $0.5 million2021, the number of compensation expense related tounvested PSU grants was 4,718,977, assuming settlement at 100%. The maximum payout of these PSUs remained to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting periodis 300%, or 14,156,931 shares of 1.4 years.common stock.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company granted 117,105 PSUs to executive officers and certain employees as part of their overall compensation package, which will be measured between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2021, and were valued at a weighted average fair value of $6.42 per unit. All fair value prices were determined using the Monte Carlo simulation model. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, 49,773 PSUs were forfeited due to the resignations of the Company’s former Senior Vice President of Exploration and Senior Vice President of Operations and Engineering in February 2019. The Company recognized approximately $0.3 million in stock compensation expense related to PSUs during the six months ended June 30, 2019.
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Stock Options
Under the fair value method of accounting for stock options, cash flows from the exercise of stock options resulting from tax benefits in excess of recognized cumulative compensation cost (excess tax benefits) are classified as financing cash flows. For the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, there was no0 excess tax benefit recognized.
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Compensation expense related to stock option grants areis recognized over the stock option’s vesting period based on the fair value at the date the options are granted. The fair value of each option is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options-pricing model. NoNaN stock options were granted or exercised during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 or 2019.2020.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, no2021, 0 stock options were exercised and stock options for 411 shares were forfeited by former employees.employees, and 19,268 stock options expired. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, no2020, 0 stock options were exercised and stock options for 12,052 shares were forfeited by former employees.employees, and 411 stock options expired. As of June 30, 2021, there were 579 stock options vested and exercisable. The exercise price for such options ranges from $35.00 to $38.98 per share, with an average remaining contractual life of 0.8 years. All outstanding stock options were granted under the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.
Per the agreement for the Pending Independence Merger, all stock options held by Contango employees and executives will vest and be deemed exercised on the closing date of the Pending Independence Merger; however, stock options with an exercise price per share that equals or exceeds the fair market value of a share of common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on the closing date of the Pending Independence Merger.
77.. Leases
During the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, the Company entered into new compressoracquired several contracts in the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition related to compressors, vehicle leases and office space with lease terms of twelve months or more, which qualify as operating or finance leases. The Company also entered into a new contractscontract for vehicles andits headquarters office equipment with lease terms of twelve months or more, which qualify as finance leases.in Fort Worth, Texas. As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company’s operating leases were forincluded compressors and office space, at its two corporate offices and three field offices, while the Company’s finance leases were forincluded vehicles, compressors and office equipment.
The Company also has compressor contracts which are on a month-to-month basis, and while it is probable the contracts will be renewed on a monthly basis, the compressors can be easily substituted or cancelled by either party, with minimal penalties. Leases with these terms are not included on the Company’s balance sheet and are recognized on the statementconsolidated statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The following table summarizes the balance sheet information related to the Company’s leases as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (in thousands):
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| June 30, 2021 |
| December 31, 2020 | | ||
Operating lease right of use asset (1) | $ | 3,206 | | $ | 2,452 | |
| | | | | | |
Operating lease liability - current (2) | $ | (2,255) | | $ | (1,832) | |
Operating lease liability - long-term (3) | | (911) | | | (522) | |
Total operating lease liability | $ | (3,166) | | $ | (2,354) | |
| | | | | | |
Financing lease right of use asset (1) | $ | 4,179 | | $ | 2,996 | |
| | | | | | |
Financing lease liability - current (2) | $ | (1,364) | | $ | (940) | |
Financing lease liability - long-term (3) | | (2,894) | | | (2,102) | |
Total financing lease liability | $ | (4,258) | | $ | (3,042) | |
| | | | | | |
| June 30, 2020 |
| December 31, 2019 | | ||
Operating lease right of use asset (1) | $ | 3,993 | | $ | 4,316 | |
| | | | | | |
Operating lease liability - current (2) | $ | (2,897) | | $ | (2,597) | |
Operating lease liability - long-term (3) | | (1,045) | | | (1,738) | |
Total operating lease liability | $ | (3,942) | | $ | (4,335) | |
| | | | | | |
Financing lease right of use asset (1) | $ | 1,698 | | $ | 1,569 | |
| | | | | | |
Financing lease liability - current (2) | $ | (605) | | $ | (524) | |
Financing lease liability - long-term (3) | | (1,111) | | | (1,051) | |
Total financing lease liability | $ | (1,716) | | $ | (1,575) | |
(1) | Included in “Right-of-use lease assets” on the consolidated balance sheet. |
(2) | Included in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheet. |
(3) | Included in “Lease liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheet. |
The Company’s leases generally do not provide an implicit rate, and therefore the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate when measuring operating and financing lease liabilities. The incremental borrowing rate represents an estimate of the interest rate the Company would incur at lease commencement to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over the term of a lease within a particular currency environment. For leases existing prior to January 1, 2019, the incremental borrowing rate as of January 1, 2019 was used for the remaining lease term.lease.
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The table below presents the weighted average remaining lease terms and weighted average discount rates for the Company’s leases as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019:2020:
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| | June 30, 2020 | | December 31, 2019 | | | June 30, 2021 | | December 31, 2020 | | ||
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Terms (in years): | | | | | | | | | | | ||
Operating leases | | 1.81 | | 2.16 | | | 1.57 | | 1.47 | | ||
Financing leases | | 3.14 | | 3.14 | | | 3.13 | | 3.24 | | ||
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Weighted Average Discount Rate: | | | | | | | | | | | ||
Operating leases | | 5.75% | | 6.04% | | | 6.02% | | 5.72% | | ||
Financing leases | | 5.90% | | 6.24% | | | 5.85% | | 5.92% | |
Maturities for the Company’s lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2020,2021, were as follows (in thousands):
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| June 30, 2020 | | |||||
| Operating Leases | | | Financing Leases | | ||
2020 (remaining after June 30, 2020) | $ | 3,040 | | | $ | 690 | |
2021 | | 702 | | | | 552 | |
2022 | | 168 | | | | 475 | |
2023 | | 171 | | | | 156 | |
2024 | | 72 | | | | 7 | |
Total future minimum lease payments | | 4,153 | | | | 1,880 | |
Less: imputed interest | | (211) | | | | (164) | |
Present value of lease liabilities | $ | 3,942 | | | $ | 1,716 | |
| | | | | | | |
| June 30, 2021 | | |||||
| Operating Leases | | | Financing Leases | | ||
2021 (remaining after June 30, 2021) | $ | 2,377 | | | $ | 1,576 | |
2022 | | 710 | | | | 1,465 | |
2023 | | 173 | | | | 1,112 | |
2024 | | 69 | | | | 522 | |
2025 | | — | | | | 2 | |
Total future minimum lease payments | | 3,329 | | | | 4,677 | |
Less: imputed interest | | (163) | | | | (419) | |
Present value of lease liabilities | $ | 3,166 | | | $ | 4,258 | |
The following table summarizes expenses related to the Company’s leases for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (in thousands):
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| Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 | | ||
Operating lease cost (1) (2) | $ | 1,043 | | | $ | 743 | |
Financing lease cost - amortization of right-of-use assets | | 331 | | | | 155 | |
Financing lease cost - interest on lease liabilities | | 61 | | | | 27 | |
Administrative lease cost (3) | | 17 | | | | 19 | |
Short-term lease cost (1) (4) | | 367 | | | | 615 | |
Total lease cost | $ | 1,819 | | | $ | 1,559 | |
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| Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 | | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 | | ||
Operating lease cost (1) (2) | $ | 743 | | | $ | 100 | |
Financing lease cost - amortization of right-of-use assets | | 155 | | | | - | |
Financing lease cost - interest on lease liabilities | | 27 | | | | - | |
Administrative lease cost (3) | | 19 | | | | 18 | |
Short-term lease cost (1) (4) | | 615 | | | | 2,068 | |
Total lease cost | $ | 1,559 | | | $ | 2,186 | |
(1) | This total does not reflect amounts that may be reimbursed by other third parties in the normal course of business, such as non-operating working interest owners. |
(2) | Costs related to office leases and compressors with lease terms of twelve months or more. |
(3) | Costs related primarily to office equipment and IT solutions with lease terms of more than one month and less than one year. |
(4) | Costs related primarily to |
The following table summarizes expenses related to the Company’s leases for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (in thousands):
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Operating lease cost (1) (2) | $ | 1,430 | | | $ | 471 | | $ | 1,900 | | | $ | 1,430 | |
Financing lease cost - amortization of right-of-use assets | | 284 | | | | - | | | 603 | | | | 284 | |
Financing lease cost - interest on lease liabilities | | 52 | | | | - | | | 114 | | | | 52 | |
Administrative lease cost (3) | | 38 | | | | 37 | | | 36 | | | | 38 | |
Short-term lease cost (1) (4) | | 1,053 | | | | 2,578 | | | 791 | | | | 1,053 | |
Total lease cost | $ | 2,857 | | | $ | 3,086 | | $ | 3,444 | | | $ | 2,857 | |
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(1) | This total does not reflect amounts that may be reimbursed by other third parties in the normal course of business, such as non-operating working interest owners. |
(2) | Costs related to office leases and compressors with lease terms of twelve months or more. |
(3) | Costs related primarily to office equipment and IT solutions with lease terms of more than one month and less than one year. |
(4) | Costs related primarily to |
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, there were $2.0 million and $0.7 million in cash payments related to the Company’s operating leases and financing leases, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, there were $1.5 million and $0.3 million in cash payments related to the Company’s operating leases and financing leases, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were $0.1 million in cash payments related to operating leases. No cash payments were made for the financing leases during the six months ended June 30, 2019.
8. Other Financial Information
The following table provides additional detail for accounts receivable, prepaid expenses inventory and accounts payable and accrued liabilities which are presented on the consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
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| December 31, 2020 |
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Accounts receivable: | | | | | | | |
Trade receivables (1) | | $ | 47,580 | | $ | 20,306 | |
Receivable for Alta Resources distribution | | | 1,712 | | | 1,712 | |
Joint interest billings | | | 18,915 | | | 15,637 | |
Income taxes receivable | | | — | | | 268 | |
Other receivables | | | — | | | 2,209 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | (2,270) | | | (2,270) | |
Total accounts receivable | | $ | 65,937 | | $ | 37,862 | |
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Prepaid expenses: | | | | | | | |
Prepaid insurance | | $ | 5,475 | | $ | 2,825 | |
Other (2) | | | 667 | | | 535 | |
Total prepaid expenses | | $ | 6,142 | | $ | 3,360 | |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Royalties and revenue payable (1) | | $ | 38,755 | | $ | 23,701 | |
Legal suspense related to revenues (1)(3) | | | 30,718 | | | 27,983 | |
Advances from partners (4) | | | 5,160 | | | 76 | |
Accrued exploration and development (4) | | | 6,157 | | | 490 | |
Trade payables (1) | | | 30,910 | | | 14,273 | |
Accrued general and administrative expenses | | | 5,407 | | | 6,191 | |
Accrued operating expenses | | | 6,777 | | | 5,755 | |
Accrued operating and finance leases | | | 3,618 | | | 2,772 | |
Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 5,025 | | | 2,729 | |
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 132,527 | | $ | 83,970 | |
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| December 31, 2019 |
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Accounts receivable: | | | | | | | |
Trade receivables (1) | | $ | 9,527 | | $ | 21,110 | |
Receivable for Alta Resources distribution | | | 1,712 | | | 1,712 | |
Joint interest billings | | | 12,220 | | | 13,104 | |
Income taxes receivable | | | 268 | | | 509 | |
Other receivables | | | 2,939 | | | 4,126 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | (994) | | | (994) | |
Total accounts receivable | | $ | 25,672 | | $ | 39,567 | |
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Prepaid expenses: | | | | | | | |
Prepaid insurance | | $ | 335 | | $ | 683 | |
Other (2) | | | 1,028 | | | 508 | |
Total prepaid expenses | | $ | 1,363 | | $ | 1,191 | |
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Inventory: | | | | | | | |
Oil storage (3) | | $ | 947 | | $ | — | |
Materials and supplies | | | 763 | | | 186 | |
Total inventory | | $ | 1,710 | | $ | 186 | |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Royalties and revenue payable | | $ | 39,950 | | $ | 49,644 | |
Advances from partners (4) | | | 868 | | | 6,733 | |
Accrued exploration and development (4) | | | 1,463 | | | 8,210 | |
Trade payables | | | 15,192 | | | 14,086 | |
Accrued general and administrative expenses (5) | | | 5,739 | | | 12,037 | |
Accrued operating expenses | | | 8,881 | | | 5,794 | |
Accrued operating and finance leases | | | 3,502 | | | 3,120 | |
Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 1,548 | | | 4,969 | |
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 77,143 | | $ | 104,593 | |
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(2) | Other prepaids primarily includes software |
(3) |
(4) |
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Included in the table below are supplemental cash flow disclosures and non-cash investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (in thousands):
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| | 2020 |
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Cash payments: | | | | | | |
Interest payments | $ | 1,733 | | $ | 2,006 | |
Income tax payments | $ | 1,332 | | $ | 83 | |
Non-cash investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows: | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in accrued capital expenditures | $ | 5,667 | | $ | (7,095) | |
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| | 2019 |
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Cash payments: | | | | | | |
Interest payments | $ | 2,006 | | $ | 2,157 | |
Income tax payments | $ | 83 | | $ | 805 | |
Non-cash investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows: | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in accrued capital expenditures | $ | (7,095) | | $ | 475 | |
The Company issued a total of 25,552,933 shares of Contango common stock at the closing of the Mid-Con Acquisition. See Note 3 – “Acquisitions and Dispositions” for more information.
9. Investment in Exaro Energy III LLC
The Company maintains an ownership interest in Exaro of approximately 37%. The Company’s share in the equity of Exaro at June 30, 20202021 was approximately $6.9$6.0 million. The Company accounts for its ownership in Exaro using the equity method of accounting, and therefore, does not include its share of individual operating results, production or productionreserves in those reported for the Company’s consolidated results.
The Company’s share in Exaro’s results of operations recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 20192021 was a loss of $0.2$0.8 million, net of no0 tax expense and a gain of $0.4 million, net of no tax expense, respectively.expense. The Company’s share in Exaro’s results of operations recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was a loss of $0.2 million, net of 0 tax expense, and 2019 was a gain of $0.1 million, net of no tax expense, and a gain of $0.7 million, net of no0 tax expense, respectively.
10. Long-Term Debt
Credit Agreement
On September 17, 2019, the Company entered into its new revolving credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank and other lenders (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), which established a borrowing base of $65 million. The Credit Agreement was amendedmatures on November 1, 2019, in conjunction with the closing of the acquisitions of certain producing assets and undeveloped acreage from Will Energy and White Star, to add two additional lenders and increase the borrowing base thereunder to $145 million. September 17, 2024. The borrowing base is subject to semi-annual redeterminations which will occur on or around May 1st and November 1st of each year.
On June 9,October 30, 2020, the Company entered into the SecondThird Amendment to the Credit Agreement, (the “Second Amendment”).which became effective on January 21, 2021, upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the consummation of the Mid-Con Acquisition. See Note 3 – “Acquisitions and Dispositions” for more information. The SecondThird Amendment redeterminedprovided for, among other things, (i) a 25 basis point increase in the applicable margin at each level of the borrowing base at $95utilization-based pricing grid, (ii) an increase of the borrowing base from $75.0 million pursuantto $130.0 million on the effective date of the Third Amendment, with a $10.0 million automatic stepdown in the borrowing base on March 31, 2021, (iii) certain modifications to the regularly scheduled redetermination process. Company’s minimum hedging covenant including requiring hedging for at least 75% of the Company’s projected PDP volumes for 24 full calendar months on or prior to 30 days after the effective date of the Third Amendment and on April 1 and October 1 of each calendar year and (iv) the addition of three new banks to the lender group. The SecondCompany’s borrowing base was decreased to $120.0 million on March 31, 2021, per the Third Amendment. On January 21, 2021, the Company entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, which was related to the transfer of a letter of credit for Mid-Con. On May 3, 2021, the Company entered into the Fifth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, which increased the borrowing base from $120.0 million to $250.0 million and expanded the bank group from nine to eleven banks, effective May 3, 3021. The Fifth Amendment also provides for, among other things, further $10 million automatic reductions in(i) the borrowing base on eachreinstatement of June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2020. As a result, the borrowing base was $85 millionminimum current ratio covenant calculation of 1.0:1.0 beginning as of June 30, 2020. The borrowing base may also be adjusted by certain events, including2021, (ii) a decrease in the incurrencemaximum Total Debt/EBITDAX leverage ratio calculation from 3.5:1.0 to 3.25:1.0, and (iii) a decrease in the Company’s minimum hedging covenant resulting in requiring hedging for at least 70% of any senior unsecured debt, material asset dispositions or liquidationthe Company’s projected PDP volumes for 12 full calendar months from the date of hedgesdelivery of each reserve report and at least 50% of the Company’s projected PDP volumes for months 13 through 24 from the date of delivery of each reserve report and other minor changes which are more administrative in excessnature.
As of certain thresholds. TheJune 30, 2021, under the Credit Agreement, matures on September 17, 2024.the Company had $69.0 million borrowings outstanding, $2.9 million in outstanding letters of credit and borrowing availability of approximately $178.1 million. As of December 31,
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2020, the Company had approximately $9.0 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement and $1.9 million in an outstanding letter of credit.
The Company initially incurred $1.8 million of arrangement and upfront fees in connection with the Credit Agreement and incurred an additional $1.6 million in fees for the first amendment to the Credit Agreement, which is to be amortized over the five yearfive-year term of the Credit Agreement. NoNaN fees were paid for the Second Amendment. However,The Company incurred $1.0 million in fees related to the Third Amendment, which became effective upon the closing of the Mid-Con Acquisition on January 21, 2021, of which $0.1 million were incurred during the fourth quarter of 2020. The Company incurred $1.6 million in fees related to the Fifth Amendment, which became effective on May 3, 2021, and will be amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Agreement. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company amortized debt issuance costs of $0.4 million related to the Credit Agreement. As of June 30, 2021, the remaining amortizable balance of these fees was $3.9 million and will be amortized through September 17, 2024.
Total interest expense under the Company’s Credit Agreement, including commitment fees, was approximately $1.4 million and $2.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. Total interest expense under the Company’s Credit Agreement, including commitment fees, was approximately $2.2 million and $3.4 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. Included in the Company expensed2020 interest expense is $1.0 million of the fees discussed above,in debt issuance costs which originally were to be amortized over the life of the loan, but were immediately expensed due to thea reduction in the borrowing base perunder the Second Amendment. As of June 30, 2020, the remaining amortizable balance of these fees was $1.9 million, which will be amortized through September 17, 2024.
As of June 30, 2020, the Company had approximately $79.1 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement and $1.9 million in an outstanding letter of credit. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had approximately $72.8 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement and $1.9 million in an outstanding letter of credit. As of June 30, 2020, borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement was $4.0 million.
Total interest expense under the Company’s current and previous credit agreements, including commitment fees and the additional $1.0 million in expensed loan fees discussed above, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020
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was approximately $2.2 million and $3.4 million, respectively. Total interest expense under the credit facility, including commitment fees, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was approximately $1.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
The weighted average interest rates in effect at June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 were 4.0%3.5% and 4.3%2.9%, respectively.
The Credit Agreement is collateralized by liens on substantially all of the Company’s oil and natural gas properties and other assets and security interests in the stock of its wholly owned and/or controlled subsidiaries. The Company’s wholly owned and/or controlled subsidiaries are also required to join as guarantors under the Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement contains customary and typical restrictive covenants. The Credit AgreementFifth Amendment requires a Current Ratio of greater than or equal to 1.001.0:1.0 and a Leverage Ratio of less than or equal to 3.50, both as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Second Amendment includes a waiver of the Current Ratio requirement until the quarter ending March 31, 2022. Additionally, the Second Amendment, among other things, provides for an increase in the Applicable Margin grid on borrowings outstanding of 50 basis points, and includes provisions requiring monthly aged accounts payable reports and typical anti-cash hoarding and cash sweep provisions with respect to a consolidated cash balance in excess of $5.0 million.3.25:1.0. The Credit Agreement also contains typical events of default that may accelerate repayment of any borrowings and/or termination of the facility. Events of default include, but are not limited to, a going concern qualification, payment defaults, breach of certain covenants, bankruptcy, insolvency or change of control events. As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Paycheck Protection Program Loan
On April 10, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note evidencing an unsecured loan in the amount of approximately $3.4 million (the “PPP Loan”) made to the Company under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”). The PPP was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law on March 27, 2020, and is administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The PPP Loan to the Company is beingwas made through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A and is included in “Long Term Debt”“Long-term debt” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.
The PPP Loan matureswas set to mature on the two-year anniversary of the funding date and bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.00% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments, less the amount of any potential forgiveness (discussed below), will commencecommenced after the six-month anniversary of the funding date. The promissory note evidencing the PPP Loan providesprovided for customary events of default, including, among others, those relating to failure to make payment, bankruptcy, breaches of representations and material adverse effects. The Company may prepay the principal of the PPP Loan at any time without incurring any prepayment charges.
Under the terms of the CARES Act, PPP loan recipients can apply for and be granted forgiveness for all or a portion of the loans granted under the PPP, subject to an audit. Under the CARES Act, loan forgiveness is available, subject to limitations, for the sum of documented payroll costs, covered mortgage interest payments, covered rent payments and covered utilities during either: (1) the eight-week period beginning on the funding date; or (2) the 24-week period beginning on the funding date. Forgiveness is reduced if full-time employee headcount declines, or if salaries and wages for employees with salaries of $100,000 or less annually are reduced by more than 25%. The Company intends to useutilized the PPP Loan amount for qualifying expenses during the 24-week coverage period, and expects to applyon July 12, 2021, submitted its updated
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application for forgiveness of all or part ofthe total amount outstanding under the PPP Loan in accordance with the updated application terms of the CARES Act and related guidance. In
On August 6, 2021, the eventCompany received notice from the Small Business Administration that the PPP Loan or any portion thereof isloan was forgiven the amount forgiven is applied to the outstanding principal.in its entirety.
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11. Income Taxes
The Company’s income tax provision (benefit) for continuing operations consists of the following (in thousands):
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Current tax provision (benefit) | | | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Federal | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 275 | | $ | — | | | $ | (254) | | $ | — | | $ | (254) | | $ | 275 | |
State | | | (7) | | | 427 | | | 112 | | | 454 | | | | 70 | | | (7) | | | 609 | | | 112 | |
Total | | $ | (7) | | $ | 427 | | $ | 387 | | $ | 454 | | | $ | (184) | | $ | (7) | | $ | 355 | | $ | 387 | |
Deferred tax provision: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Federal | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
State | | | 376 | | | — | | | 376 | | | — | | | | — | | | 376 | | | — | | | 376 | |
Total | | $ | 376 | | $ | — | | $ | 376 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | $ | 376 | | $ | — | | $ | 376 | |
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Federal | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 275 | | $ | — | | | $ | (254) | | $ | — | | $ | (254) | | $ | 275 | |
State | | | 369 | | | 427 | | | 488 | | | 454 | | | | 70 | | | 369 | | | 609 | | | 488 | |
Total income tax provision: | | $ | 369 | | $ | 427 | | $ | 763 | | $ | 454 | | |||||||||||||
Total income tax provision (benefit): | | $ | (184) | | $ | 369 | | $ | 355 | | $ | 763 | |
The Federal income tax expense results from an adjustment in the previous period of the credit for Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”) paid in prior years. As a result of the tax reform in 2017, the corporate AMT was repealed, and any AMT credit was made refundable. The first half of the credit was refunded when the Company filed its 2018 federal income tax return, and the second half of the credit will be refundable when the Company files its tax return for the tax year ended December 31, 2019. The CARES Act modified the timing of these refunds, allowing the Company to request an expedited refund of $0.3 million this quarter. This amount was previously accounted for as an income tax benefit when the corporate AMT was repealed. State income tax expense relates to income taxes for the quarter and the six months which are expected to be owed primarily to the states of Louisiana and Oklahoma resulting from activities within those states and, in each case, that are not shielded by existing Federal tax attributes.
Additionally, under The Federal income tax benefit for the CARES Act,current period results from applying the Company will benefit from an amendmentestimated annual effective tax rate to Internal Revenue Code Section 163(j) that temporarily increases deductible interest expense limitations. Specifically, the CARES Act increases the 30% Adjusted Taxable Income (“ATI”) limitation to 50% of ATI for taxable years beginningyear-to-date pre-tax loss, less amounts recorded in each of 2019 and 2020. This will have the effect of allowing the Company to use a Section 163(j) carryover from the prior year that was not limited by Section 382 (discussed below). In addition, the Company used relief granted by the Oklahoma Tax Commission and the Louisiana Tax Commission to extend the due date for the first quarter estimated incomeof 2021, plus a small true-up of a previously recorded alternative minimum tax payments to the states of Oklahoma and Louisiana to July 15, 2020. No Federal estimated tax payments for 2020 are expected. The Company does not expect to benefit from any other income tax-related provisions of the CARES Act.refund was reflected.
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the amount of deferred tax liabilities, level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, the Company believes it is not more-likely-than-not that it will realize the benefits of these deductible differences and, therefore, adjusted valuation allowances for federal and state purposes (with the exception of Oklahoma) to $132.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2020. Oklahoma deferred tax expense of $0.4 million was recognized during the quarter ended June 30, 2020. No Oklahoma valuation allowance has been recorded as of June 30, 2020. The $28.5 million net increase from the valuation allowance recorded at December 31, 2019, like other items in the Company’s accounting for income taxes during the current quarter, was determined using a specific June 30, 2020 cut-off date as an accurate estimate of 2020 pre-tax income or income tax expense cannot be reliably made at this time. The Company will continue to assess the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets considering all available information obtained in future reporting periods.differences.
As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company had federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $398.7$402.7 million and state NOLs of $32.7$26.4 million. The Federal NOL carryforwards occurred due toare made up of: (i) those acquired in the merger with Crimson Exploration, Inc. in 2013 and (ii) from subsequent taxable losses during the years 2014 through 20192020, due to lower commodity prices
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and utilization of various elections available to the Company in expensing capital expenditures incurred in the development of oil and natural gas properties.
Generally, these NOLs are available to reduce future taxable income and the related income tax liability subject to the limitations set forth in Internal Revenue Code Section 382 related to changes of more than 50% of ownership of the Company’s stock by 5% or greater shareholders over a three-year period (a Section 382 Ownership Change) from the time of such an ownership change. The Company experienced two separate Section 382 Ownership Changes in connection with two of its equity offerings occurring in 2018 and 2019, respectively (the “Ownership Changes”). Market conditions at the time of the 2019 Ownership Change had diminished from the time of the 2018 Ownership Change, thus subjecting virtually all of the Company’s tax attributes to an annual limitation of $0.7 million a year (in pre-tax dollars). This lower annual limitation resulting from the 2019 Ownership Change effectively eliminates the ability to utilize these tax attributes in the future. DuringAs a result of the quarterOwnership Changes, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance against substantially all of its NOLs and other deferred tax assets. The Company determined that no Section 382 Ownership Change from share activity occurred in the six months ended June 30, 2021. The valuation allowance balances at June 30, 2021 for federal and state purposes are approximately $146.8 million and approximately $4.4 million, respectively.
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law on December 27, 2020 to provide a response by the Federal government to the pandemic and contains numerous tax incentives and extensions for businesses. One such provision is a change in the deductibility of expenses for meals purchased from a restaurant, where, in calendar years 2021 and 2022, there is no reduction in deductibility (compared to a prior 50% limitation). For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company had no activity resulting in an additional Section 382 Ownership Change.is claiming a 100% benefit for qualifying meal expenses.
The CARES Act temporarily suspends the Section 172 limitation for NOLs arising in tax years beginning in 2018, 2019 and 2020 and also allows NOLs originating in these years to be carried back five years; however, the Company does not expect to receive any federal tax refunds from the temporary suspension of the Section 172 limitation because the Company incurred tax losses in each of the carryback years.
12. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings relating to claims associated with its properties, operations or business or arising from disputes with vendors in the normal course of business, including the material matters discussed below.
In November 2010, a subsidiary of the Company, several predecessor operators and several product purchasers were named in a lawsuit filed in the District Court for Lavaca County in Texas by an entity alleging that it owns a working interest in two wells that has not been recognized by the Company or by predecessor operators to which the Company had granted indemnification rights. In dispute is whether ownership rights were transferred through a number of decades-old poorly documented transactions. Based on prior summary judgments, the trial court entered a final judgment in the case in favor of the plaintiffs for approximately $5.3 million, plus post-judgment interest. The Company appealed the trial court’s decision to the applicable state Court of Appeals, and in the fourth quarter of 2017, the Court of Appeals issued its opinion and affirmed the trial court’s summary decision. In the first quarter of 2018, the Company filed a motion for rehearing with the Court of Appeals, which was denied, as expected. The Company filed a petition requesting a review by the Texas Supreme Court, as the Company believes the trial and appellate courts erred in the interpretation of the law. In early October 2019, the Supreme Court notified the Company that it would not hear this case. The Company engaged additional legal representation to assist in the preparation of an amended petition requesting that the Texas Supreme Court reconsider its initial decision to not review the case. That amended petition was filed, and in mid-March 2020, the Texas Supreme Court decided they would not re-hear the case. Consequently, during the three months ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded a $6.3 million liability for the judgment, interest and fees, with $3.5 million of such liability related to suspended funds reflected in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019. The judgment, interest and fees were paid in April 2020.
In January 2016, the Company was named as the defendant in a lawsuit filed in the District Court for Harris County in Texas by a third-party operator. The Company participated in the drilling of a well in 2012, which experienced serious difficulties during the initial drilling, which eventually led to the plugging and abandoning of the wellbore prior to reaching the target depth. In dispute is whether the Company is responsible for the additional costs related to the drilling difficulties and plugging and abandonment. In September 2019, the case went to trial, and the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff. Prior to the judgment, the Company had approximately $1.1 million in accounts payable related to the disputed costs associated with this case. As a result of the judgment, during the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded an additional $2.1 million liability for the final judgment plus fees and interest. The Company has since prepared and filed an appeal with the appellate court for a review of the initial trial court’s decision. The plaintiff has petitionedOn January 23, 2021, the appellate court for an extensionnotified both parties that it would begin reviewing the merits of time until late in the fourth quarter of 2020 in order to file briefscase beginning on February 23, 2021. On March 3, 2021, the appellate court affirmed the trial court’s decision. The Company has filed a petition with the court. The CompanyTexas Supreme Court requesting a review of the appellate court’s decision and is awaiting the court’sa response.
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While many of these matters involve inherent uncertainty and the Company is unable at the date of this filing to estimate an amount of possible loss with respect to certain of these matters, the Company believes that the amount of the liability, if any, ultimately incurred with respect to these proceedings or claims will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position as a whole or on its liquidity, capital resources or future annual results of operations. The Company maintains various insurance policies that may provide coverage when certain types of legal proceedings are determined adversely.
Throughput Contract Commitment13. Subsequent Events
TheOn July 7, 2021, the Company signedentered into a throughputpurchase and sale agreement with ConocoPhillips to acquire low decline, conventional gas assets in the Wind River Basin of Wyoming. Upon closing, Contango will acquire approximately 446 Bcfe of PDP reserves (unaudited) for a third-party pipeline owner/operator that constructed a natural gas gathering pipelinetotal purchase price of $67.0 million in Southeast Texas that allowscash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Closing of the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2021, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions set forth in the purchase and sale agreement.
On August 6, 2021, the Company to defrayreceived notice from the cost of buildingSmall Business Administration that the pipeline itself. BeginningCompany’s PPP loan for approximately $3.4 million was forgiven in late 2016,its entirety. The PPP Loan to the Company was unable to meetis included in “Long-term debt” on the minimum monthly gas volume deliveries through this line in Southeast Texas and continued to not meet the minimum throughput requirements under the agreement through the expirationCompany’s consolidated balance sheet as of the throughput commitment in March 2020. As of December 31, 2019, the Company recorded a $1.0 million loss contingency through the expiration of the contract on March 31, 2020, which is to be paid in three equal monthly installments beginning in August of 2020.June 30, 2021.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes and other information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, and with our 20192020 Form 10-K, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Available Information
General information about us can be found on our website at www.contango.com. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as well as any amendments and exhibits to those reports, are available free of charge through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we file or furnish them to the SEC. This report should be read together with our 20192020 Form 10-K and our subsequent filings with the SEC. We are not including the information on our website as a part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this report.
Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this report may contain “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. The words and phrases “should”, “could”, “may”, “will”, “believe”, “plan”, “intend”, “expect”, “potential”, “possible”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “view”, “efforts”, “goal” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements and express our expectations about future events. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such expectations may not occur. These forward-looking statements are made subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated. Risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to such differences include, without limitation, those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” included in this report, and in our 20192020 Form 10-K and those factors summarized below:
● | volatility and significant declines in oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids prices, including regional differentials; |
● | any reduction in our borrowing base from time to time and our ability to repay any excess borrowings as a result of such reduction; |
● | the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including reduced demand for oil and natural gas, economic slowdown, governmental and societal actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, stay-at-home orders, and interruptions to our operations; |
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● | the potential impact of our derivative instruments; |
● | our business strategy, including our ability to successfully execute on our consolidation strategy or make any desired changes in our strategy from time to time; |
● | meeting our forecasts and budgets, including our |
● | expectations regarding oil and natural gas markets in the United States and our realized prices; |
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● | the ability of the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) and other oil exporting nations to agree to, adhere to and maintain oil price and production controls; |
● | outbreaks and pandemics, even outside our areas of operation, including COVID-19; |
● | operational constraints, start-up delays and production shut-ins at both operated and non-operated production platforms, pipelines and natural gas processing facilities; |
● | our ability to successfully develop our undeveloped acreage in the |
● | increased costs and risks associated with our exploration and development in the Gulf of |
● | the risks associated with acting as operator of deep high pressure and high temperature wells, including well blowouts and explosions, onshore and offshore; |
● | the risks associated with exploration, including cost overruns and the drilling of non-economic wells or dry holes, especially in prospects in which we have made a large capital commitment relative to the size of our capitalization structure; |
● | the timing and successful drilling and completion of oil and natural gas wells; |
● | the concentration of drilling in the |
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● | our ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations, borrowings or other sources to enable us to fund our operations, satisfy our obligations, fund our drilling program and support our acquisition efforts; |
● | the cost and availability of rigs and other materials, services and operating equipment; |
● | timely and full receipt of sale proceeds from the sale of our production; |
● | our ability to find, acquire, market, develop and produce new oil and natural gas properties; |
● | the conditions of the capital markets and our ability to access debt and equity capital markets or other non-bank sources of financing, and actions by current and potential sources of capital, including lenders; |
● | interest rate volatility; |
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our ability to complete strategic dispositions or acquisitions of assets or businesses and realize the benefits of such dispositions or acquisitions; |
● | uncertainties in the estimation of proved reserves and in the projection of future rates of production and timing of development expenditures; |
● | the need to take impairments on our properties due to lower commodity prices or other changes in the values of our |
● | the ability to post additional collateral for current bonds or comply with new supplemental bonding requirements imposed by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; |
● | operating hazards attendant to the oil and natural gas business including weather, environmental risks, accidental spills, blowouts and pipeline ruptures, and other risks; |
● | downhole drilling and completion risks that are generally not recoverable from third parties or insurance; |
● | potential mechanical failure or under-performance of significant wells, production facilities, processing plants or pipeline mishaps; |
● | actions or inactions of third-party operators of our properties; |
● | actions or inactions of third-party operators of pipelines or processing facilities; |
● | the ability to retain key members of senior management and key technical employees and to find and retain skilled personnel; |
● | strength and financial resources of competitors; |
● | federal and state legislative and regulatory developments and approvals (including additional taxes and changes in environmental regulations); |
● | the uncertain impact of supply of and demand for oil, natural gas and |
● | our ability to obtain goods and services critical to the operation of our properties; |
● | worldwide and United States economic conditions; |
● | the ability to construct and operate infrastructure, including pipeline and production facilities; |
● | the continued compliance by us with various pipeline and gas processing plant specifications for the gas and condensate produced by us; |
● | operating costs, production rates and ultimate reserve recoveries of our oil and natural gas discoveries; |
● | expanded rigorous monitoring and testing requirements; |
● | the ability to obtain adequate insurance coverage on commercially reasonable terms; and |
● | the limited trading volume of our common stock and general market volatility. |
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Any of these factors and other factors described in this report could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results implied by these or any other forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Although we believe our estimates and assumptions to be reasonable when made, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. Our assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate. Moreover, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may give rise to risks that are currently unknown or amplify the risks associated with many of the factors summarized above or discussed in this report or our 20192020 Form 10-K or our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020.10-K. We caution you that the forward-looking statements contained in this report are not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assure you that those statements will be realized or the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this report as they speak only as of the date of this report.
All forward-looking statements, expressed or implied, in this report are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This cautionary statement should also be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that we or any person acting on our behalf may issue. We do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf.
Overview
We are a Houston,Fort Worth, Texas based, independent oil and natural gas company, with regional offices in Oklahoma City and Stillwater, Oklahoma.company. Our business is to maximize production and cash flow from our onshore properties primarily located in our Midcontinent, Permian, Rockies and other smaller onshore areas and our offshore properties in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico (“GOM”) and onshore Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Wyoming properties and useutilize that cash flow to explore, develop and acquire oil and natural gas properties across the United States.
The following table lists our primary producing regions as of June 30, 2021:
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Midcontinent | | Cleveland, Bartlesville, Mississippian, Woodford and others |
Permian | | San Andres, Yeso, Bone Springs, Wolfcamp and others |
Rockies | | Sussex, Shannon, Muddy, Phosphoria, Embar-Tensleep, Madison and others |
Other | | Woodbine, Lewisville, Buda, Georgetown, Eagleford, Offshore Gulf of Mexico properties in water depths off of Louisiana in less than 300 feet and others |
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic has significantly affected the global economy, disrupted global supply chains and created significant volatility in the financial markets. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in travel restrictions, business closures and other restrictions that have disrupted the demand for oil throughout the world and, when combined with the failure by the OPEC and Russia to reach an agreement on lower production quotas until April 2020, resulted in oil prices declining significantly beginning in late February 2020. While there has been an improvement in commodity prices since early 2020, prices remain volatile, and there is still significant uncertainty regarding the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global oil demand and prices. Moreover, the OPEC and Russia recently reached an agreement in July 2021 to increase production over the next several months beginning in August 2021, which may further increase volatility Due to the extreme volatility in oil prices and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition of our upstream peers, we suspended our onshore drilling program in the Southern Delaware Basin in the first quarter of 2020. We further suspended all drilling in the second quarter of 2020, before resuming drilling in the second quarter of 2021. During this time, we have focused on certain measures that include, but have not been limited to, the following:
● | a company-wide effort to cut costs throughout our operations; |
● | potential acquisitions of PDP-heavy assets, with attractive, discounted valuations, in stressed/distressed scenarios or from non-natural owners like investment or lender firms that obtained ownership through a corporate restructuring; |
● | the identification of more cost-efficient drilling and completion strategies by our technical teams and the possible commencement of a conservative drilling/completion program on undeveloped opportunities in our portfolio should oil prices, and market stability, continue to improve and provide appropriate risk-weighted returns; and |
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● | the extensive review of assets acquired in recent transactions for cost reduction opportunities, as well as opportunities to return to production wells that had previously been shut-in by the previous owners due to limited capital resources. |
Corporate Overview
From our initial entry into the Southern Delaware Basin in 2016 and through mid-2019,early 2019, we have beenwere focused on the development of our Southern Delaware Basin acreage in Pecos County, Texas. In the first quarter of 2020, we suspended drilling in this area in response to the dramatic decline in oil prices and further suspended all drilling in the second quarter of 2020. Due to strengthening oil prices in 2021, and our identification of more cost-efficient methods of drilling and completing our Permian Basin wells, in the second quarter of 2021, we resumed our onshore drilling program in the Southern Delaware Basin. In May 2021, we began drilling the first of three single-pad wells originally planned in the Permian region. Based on recent success by offset operators to our position, we decided to drill one of the three wells in this first pad to the Second Bone Spring formation, which will be our first well being drilled to that formation. We expect to bring these wells online in the third quarter of 2021. Due to the success and efficiency in the drilling of these first three wells and the improved oil price market, we commenced spudding a second three-well pad in July 2021 as part of our 2021 Permian drilling program. As of June 30, 2020,2021, we were producing from eighteen wells over our approximate 16,200 gross operated (7,500 company net) acre position in West Texas,our Permian region, prospective for the Wolfcamp A, Wolfcamp B and Second Bone Spring formations.
During the fourth quarter of 2019,On January 21, 2021, we closed on the acquisitionsacquisition of certain producing assets and undeveloped acreage of Will Energy Corporation (“Will Energy”) and White Star Petroleum, LLC and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “White Star”) and established an additional core strategic area, located primarily in the Central Oklahoma and Western Anadarko basins. These acquisitions were transformative as production from these acquisitions represented approximately 70% of our total net production for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.
In the fourth quarter of 2019, we also entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Juneau Oil & Gas, LLC (“Juneau”), which provides us the right to acquire an interest in up to six of Juneau’s exploratory prospects located in the Gulf of Mexico. The first such exploratory prospect acquired was the Iron Flea prospect located in the Grand Isle Block 45 Area in the shallow waters off of the Louisiana coastline, which was spud in May 2020 and determined unsuccessful in June 2020.
During the three months ended June 30, 2020 we announced the addition of a new corporate strategy that includes offering a property management service (or “fee for service”) for oil and gas companies with distressed or stranded assets, or companies with a desire to reduce administrative costs. As part of this service offering, we entered into a Management Services Agreement with Mid-Con Energy Partners, LP (“Mid-Con”), in an all-stock merger transaction in which Mid-Con became a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Contango (the “Mid-Con Acquisition”). A total of 25,552,933 shares of Contango common stock were issued as consideration in the Mid-Con Acquisition. Effective upon the closing of the Mid-Con Acquisition, our borrowing base under the Credit Agreement increased from $75.0 million to provide operational services as operator$130.0 million, with an automatic $10.0 million reduction in the borrowing base on March 31, 2021. See Item 1. Note 3 – “Acquisitions and Dispositions” and Item 1. Note 10 – “Long-Term Debt” for further details.
On February 1, 2021, we closed on the acquisition of record on Mid-Con’scertain oil and natural gas properties located in exchangethe Big Horn Basin in Wyoming and Montana, in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and in the Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico (collectively the “Silvertip Acquisition”) for an annual services feeaggregate consideration of $4 million, additional fees upon terminationapproximately $58.0 million. After customary closing adjustments, including the results of operations during the period between the effective date of August 1, 2020 and warrantsthe closing date, the net consideration paid was approximately $53.2 million. See Item 1. Note 3 – “Acquisitions and Dispositions” for more information.
On April 28, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) increased the size of the Board from five to alignseven directors and appointed Karen Simon and Janet Pasque to fill the vacancies created by the expansion of the Board, effective on April 28, 2021. Concurrent with their election as directors of the Company, Ms. Pasque was appointed to the Compensation Committee and Nominating Committee of the Board, and Ms. Simon was appointed to the Audit Committee and Nominating Committee of the Board. The Board determined that Ms. Pasque and Ms. Simon are both partiesindependent directors under the applicable rules and create value for shareholders. Seeregulations of the SEC and within the meaning of the NYSE American listing standards.
On April 28, 2021, we adopted the Contango Oil & Gas Company Change in Control Severance Plan and the Contango Oil & Gas Company Executive Severance Plan. For a description of these plans, see Item 1. Note 1 – “Organization and Business”Business.”
On May 3, 2021, we entered into the Fifth Amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Fifth Amendment”), which provided for, additional information.
The following table lists our primary producing areasamong other things, an increase in the Company’s borrowing base from $120.0 million to $250.0 million, effective May 3, 2021, expanded the bank group from nine to eleven banks and reinstated the Current Ratio and Leverage Ratio requirements beginning as of June 30, 2020:
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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a severe worldwide economic downturn, significantly disrupting the demand for oil throughout the world, and has created significant volatility, uncertainty and turmoil in the oil and gas industry. This has ledcertain modifications to a significant global oversupply of oil and a subsequent substantial decrease in oil prices. While global oil producers, including the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) and other oil producing
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nations reached an agreement to cut oil production in April 2020, downward pressure on, and volatility in, commodity prices has remained and could continue for the foreseeable future, particularly given concerns over available storage capacity for oil. We have certain commodity derivative instruments in place to mitigate the effects of such price declines; however, derivatives will not entirely mitigate lower oil prices. While there has been a modest recovery in oil prices, the length of this demand disruption is unknown, and there is significant uncertainty regarding the long-term impact to global oil demand, which will ultimately depend on various factors and consequences beyond the Company’s control, such as the duration and scope of the pandemic, the length and severity of the worldwide economic downturn, additional actions by businesses and governments in response to both the pandemic and the decrease in oil prices, the speed and effectiveness of responses to combat the virus, and the time necessary to equalize oil supply and demand to restore oil pricing. In response to these developments, we have continued to implement measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our employees, operations and financial position. These measures include, but are not limited to, the following:
Additionally, on April 10, 2020, we entered into a promissory note evidencing an unsecured loan in the amount of approximately $3.4 million (the “PPP Loan”) made to the Company under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”)covenants. The PPP was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) and is administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Under the CARES Act, the PPP Loan may be partially or wholly forgiven following an audit if the funds are used for certain qualifying expenses. We intend to use the PPP Loan amount for qualifying expenses and will continue to assess whether to apply for forgiveness of the PPP Loan in accordance with the terms of the CARES Act and related guidance. See Item 1. Note 10 – “Long-Term Debt” for additionalfurther information onregarding the termsFifth Amendment.
On June 7, 2021, we entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Independence Energy, LLC (“Independence”) in an all-stock transaction (the “Pending Independence Merger”). Independence is a diversified, well-capitalized upstream oil and gas business built and managed by KKR’s Energy Real Assets team with a scaled portfolio
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of low-decline, producing assets with meaningful reinvestment opportunities for low-risk growth across the Eagle Ford, Rockies, Permian and Mid-Continent regions. The closing of the PPP Loan. We also benefited fromPending Independence Merger is conditioned upon approval by a majority of Contango’s shareholders, among certain income tax-related provisionsother closing conditions. Upon completion of the CARES Act.Pending Independence Merger, Independence shareholders are expected to own approximately 76% and Contango shareholders are expected to own approximately 24% of the combined company. If approved, the Pending Independence Merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021. See Item 1. Note 113 – “Income Taxes”“Acquisitions and Dispositions” for additionalmore information.
We continueOn July 7, 2021, we entered into a purchase and sale agreement with ConocoPhillips to assessacquire low decline, conventional gas assets in the global impactsWind River Basin of Wyoming (the “Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition”). Closing of the COVID-19 pandemicPending Wind River Basin Acquisition is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2021, for a total purchase price of $67.0 million in cash, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions set forth in the purchase and expect to continue to modifysale agreement. See Item 1. Note 13 – “Subsequent Events” for further details.
On August 6, 2021, we received notice from the Small Business Administration that our plans as more clarity aroundloan received from the full economic impact of COVID-19 becomes available. See Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors”Paycheck Protection Program in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020 for approximately $3.4 million was forgiven in its entirety. See Item 1. Note 13 – “Subsequent Events” for further discussion.information.
Capital Expenditures
BeginningWe currently forecast our 2021 capital expenditure budget to be a total of approximately $30.0 - $34.0 million for recompletions, facility upgrades, waterflood development and select drilling in the second quarter of 2020, in responseWest Texas Permian (expected 3 net locations, 6 gross locations), among other things. This forecast does not account for the Pending Independence Merger or the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition. The planned capital expenditures also include development opportunities with respect to the decrease in commodity prices,certain properties we have suspended any further plans for onshore drilling in 2020. The offshore Iron Flea prospect in the shallow waters offacquired as part of the Louisiana coast in Grand Isle was spud in late May 2020. On June 12, 2020, the target drilling depth was reached,Mid-Con Acquisition and the prospect was determined unsuccessful. As a result, we recorded $10.9 million in dry hole exploration expenses duringSilvertip Acquisition. The capital expenditure program will continue to be evaluated for revision throughout the threeyear.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020.2021, we incurred capital expenditures of approximately $13.8 million, of which $5.2 million related to the drilling of the Southern Delaware Basin wells. We also incurred approximately $6.4 million in expenditures primarily related to redevelopment activities of recently acquired properties in our Midcontinent, Permian and Rockies regions and $1.9 million in unproved offshore prospect costs, of which $1.1 million was paid for with the proceeds of an issuance of Company common stock, pursuant to a joint development agreement between the Company and Juneau Oil & Gas, LLC. We believe that our current financial resources will be more than adequate to fund our 2021 capital budget through internally generated cash flow, and any increase to such initial 2021 capital expenditure budget, when and if such increase is deemed appropriate. We plan to retain the flexibility to be more aggressive in our drilling plans should results exceed expectations, commodity prices continue to improve or we reduce drilling and completion costs in certain areas, thereby making an expansion of our drilling program an appropriate business decision.
For 2020, we planWe intend to continue to identifymake balance sheet strength a priority in 2021, while continuing to pursue our strategy of asset consolidation by evaluating acquisition opportunities for cost reductionsthat may arise in this challenging commodity price environment. Any excess cash flow will likely be used to reduce borrowings outstanding under our Credit Agreement (as defined below). We intend to keenly focus on continuing to reduce lease operating costs on our legacy and operating efficiencies in all areasnewly acquired assets, reducing general and administrative expenses, improving cash margins and lowering our exposure to asset retirement obligations through the possible sale of our operations, while also searching for new resource acquisition opportunities. Acquisition efforts, if any, will be focused on areas in which we can leverage our geological and operational experience and expertise to exploit identified drilling opportunities and where we can develop an inventory of additional drilling prospects that we believe will enable us to economically grow production and add reserves.non-core properties.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Under GAAP, when circumstances indicate that proved properties may be impaired, the Company compares expected undiscounted future cash flows on a regionfield basis to the unamortized capitalized cost of the asset.assets in that field. If the estimated future undiscounted cash flows based on the Company’s estimate of future reserves, oil and natural gas prices, operating costs and production levels from oil and natural gas reserves, are lower than the unamortized capitalized cost, then the capitalized cost is reduced to fair value. We did not record any impairment expense related to proved properties during the six months ended June 30, 2021. We recorded a $0.2 million non-cash charge for unproved impairment expense during the six months ended June 30, 2021 related to expiring leases in our Permian region.
In the first quarter of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting deterioration in the global demand for oil, combined with the failure by the OPEC and Russia to reach an agreement on lower production quotas until April 2020,
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caused a dramatic increase in the supply of oil and a corresponding decrease in commodity prices, and lowered the demand for all commodity products. Consequently, during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, we
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recorded a $143.3 million non-cash charge for proved property impairment of our onshore properties related to the dramatic decline in commodity prices, as discussed above, the impact of the lower prices on the “PV-10” (present value, discounted at a 10% rate) of our proved reserves, and the associated change in our currentthen forecasted development plans for our proved, undeveloped locations. We conducted an impairment test for the three months ended June 30, 2020, but no additional impairment was recorded. We recognized non-cash proved property impairment of $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, related to leases in Wyoming and an onshore non-operated property in an area previously impaired due to revised reserve estimates made during the quarter ended December 31, 2018.
We recorded a $2.6 million non-cash charge for unproved impairment expense during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The impairment primarily related to acquired leases in the Company’s Central Oklahoma and Western Anadarko regions which will be expiring in 2020, and which we have no current plans to develop as a result of the current commodity price environment. No additional impairment was recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2020. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded non-cash impairment expense of $0.9 million2020, related to impairment of certain unproved properties, primarily due to expiring leases.leases in our Midcontinent region.
Summary Production Information
Our production sales for the three months ended June 30, 20202021, were approximately 83% onshore and 17% offshore, volumetrically, and was comprised of 56%41% oil, 38% natural gas, 24% oil and 20%21% natural gas liquids. During the second quarter of 2020, dueliquids, in comparison to the extreme volatility in oil prices ranging from a low of ($37.63) per Bbl to a high of $40.46 per Bbl, we placed into excess storage capacity approximately 50,000 barrels of oil (net to the Company) produced during the second quarter, for later sale at higher prices. These volumes will sell in the third quarter of 2020. In July 2020, the average price was $41.15 per Bbl. Ourour production sales for the three months ended June 30, 20192020, of approximately 24% oil, 56% natural gas and 20% natural gas liquids. Our production sales for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were 41% onshore and 59% offshore, volumetrically, and was comprised of approximately 55%39% oil, 42% natural gas, 26% oil and 19% natural gas liquids, in comparison to our production sales for the six months ended June 30, 2020, of approximately 27% oil, 53% natural gas and 20% natural gas liquids.
The table below sets forth our average net daily production sales data in Mboe/MBoe/d for each of our regions for each of the periods indicated:
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Permian (2) | | 0.9 | | 0.7 | | 1.4 | | 2.6 | | 4.8 | |
Rockies | | — | | 0.1 | | — | | 2.6 | | 4.4 | |
Other (3) | | 3.6 | | 3.8 | | 3.4 | | 3.4 | | 2.7 | |
Total daily production sales volumes | | 16.1 | | 17.2 | | 14.4 | | 19.7 | | 24.1 | |
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Western Anadarko (1) | | — | | — | | 1.7 | | 2.9 | | 2.5 | |
West Texas (3) | | 1.0 | | 0.9 | | 1.4 | | 1.2 | | 0.9 | |
Other Onshore | | 1.2 | | 1.4 | | 1.4 | | 1.2 | | 0.9 | |
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(2) | The decrease in production sales beginning in the second quarter of 2020 was due to the suspension of our drilling program as a result of the dramatic decline in oil prices and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in production sales during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021 was due to the properties acquired as part of the Silvertip Acquisition. |
(3) | Includes our offshore Gulf of Mexico wells |
(4) | The increase in production sales during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021 was due to the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition. The Mid-Con Acquisition reflects production sales beginning January 21, 2021, impacting the 2021 first quarter production for the Midcontinent and Rockies regions by 1.7 MBoe/d and 0.4 MBoe/d, respectively, and the 2021 second quarter production for the Midcontinent and Rockies regions by 2.5 MBoe/d and 0.6 MBoe/d, respectively, The Silvertip Acquisition reflects production sales beginning February 1, 2021, impacting the 2021 first quarter production for the Permian and Rockies regions by 1.9 MBoe/d and 2.1 MBoe/d, respectively, and the 2021 second quarter production for the Permian and Rockies regions by 3.9 MBoe/d and 3.7 MBoe/d, respectively. |
Other Investments
Jonah Field - Sublette County, Wyoming
Our wholly owned subsidiary, Contaro Company, owns a 37% ownership interest in Exaro.Exaro Energy III LLC (“Exaro”). As of June 30, 2020,2021, Exaro had 645650 producing wells on production over its 5,760 gross acres (1,040 net), with a working interest between 14.6% and 32.5%. These wells were producing at a rate of approximately 2.8 Mboe/2.4 MBoe/d, net to Exaro, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. As a result2021. We recognized an investment loss of approximately $0.8 million, net of no tax expense, attributable to our equity nvestmentinvestment in Exaro wefor the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. We recognized an investment loss of approximately $0.2 million, net of no tax expense, and an investment gain of approximately $0.4 million, net of no tax expense, for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. We recognized an investment gain of approximately $0.1 million, net of no tax expense, and anattributable to our equity investment gain of approximately $0.7 million, net of no tax expense,in Exaro for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, and 2019, respectively. See Item 1. Note 9 – “Investment in Exaro Energy III LLC” for additional details related to this equity investment.
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Results of Operations for the Three and Six Months endedEnded June 30, 20202021 and 20192020
The table below sets forth revenue, production sales data, average sales prices and average production costs associated with our sales of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids ("NGLs"(“NGLs”) from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019. In the first quarter of 2020, we began reporting2020. We report in barrels of oil equivalents (“Boe”) instead of natural gas equivalents. Six thousand cubic feet (“Mcf”) of natural gas is the energy equivalent of one barrel of oil, condensate or NGL. Reported operating expenses include production taxes, such as ad valorem and severance taxes.
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Oil and condensate sales | | $ | 7,930 | | $ | 7,439 | | 7 | % | | $ | 30,712 | | $ | 13,845 | | 122 | % |
Natural gas sales | | | 6,618 | | | 3,857 | | 72 | % | | | 14,789 | | | 9,499 | | 56 | % |
NGL sales | | | 3,294 | | | 1,466 | | 125 | % | | | 6,915 | | | 3,429 | | 102 | % |
Total revenues | | $ | 17,842 | | $ | 12,762 | | 40 | % | | $ | 52,416 | | $ | 26,773 | | 96 | % |
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Production: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil and condensate (thousand barrels) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Offshore GOM | | | 8 | | | 10 | | (20) | % | | | 18 | | | 23 | | (22) | % |
Central Oklahoma | | | 174 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 463 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Western Anadarko | | | 57 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 135 | | | — | | 100 | % |
West Texas | | | 69 | | | 60 | | 15 | % | | | 158 | | | 125 | | 26 | % |
Other Onshore | | | 38 | | | 57 | | (33) | % | | | 92 | | | 105 | | (12) | % |
Total oil and condensate | | | 346 | | | 127 | | 172 | % | | | 866 | | | 253 | | 242 | % |
Natural gas (million cubic feet) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Offshore GOM | | | 1,222 | | | 1,325 | | (8) | % | | | 2,485 | | | 2,960 | | (16) | % |
Central Oklahoma | | | 2,637 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 5,479 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Western Anadarko | | | 814 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 1,642 | | | — | | 100 | % |
West Texas | | | 31 | | | 88 | | (65) | % | | | 81 | | | 152 | | (47) | % |
Other Onshore | | | 209 | | | 215 | | (3) | % | | | 428 | | | 409 | | 5 | % |
Total natural gas | | | 4,913 | | | 1,628 | | 202 | % | | | 10,115 | | | 3,521 | | 187 | % |
Natural gas liquids (thousand barrels) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Offshore GOM | | | 37 | | | 58 | | (36) | % | | | 67 | | | 124 | | (46) | % |
Central Oklahoma | | | 215 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 450 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Western Anadarko | | | 32 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 78 | | | — | | 100 | % |
West Texas | | | 6 | | | 15 | | (60) | % | | | 15 | | | 29 | | (48) | % |
Other Onshore | | | 15 | | | 19 | | (21) | % | | | 27 | | | 37 | | (27) | % |
Total natural gas liquids | | | 305 | | | 92 | | 232 | % | | | 637 | | | 190 | | 235 | % |
Total (thousand barrels of oil equivalent) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Offshore GOM | | | 249 | | | 289 | | (14) | % | | | 499 | | | 641 | | (22) | % |
Central Oklahoma | | | 828 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 1,827 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Western Anadarko | | | 225 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 486 | | | — | | 100 | % |
West Texas | | | 80 | | | 90 | | (11) | % | | | 186 | | | 179 | | 4 | % |
Other Onshore | | | 87 | | | 111 | | (22) | % | | | 191 | | | 210 | | (9) | % |
Total production | | | 1,469 | | | 490 | | 200 | % | | | 3,189 | | | 1,030 | | 210 | % |
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Offshore GOM | | | 0.1 | | | 0.1 | | — | % | | | 0.1 | | | 0.1 | | — | % |
Central Oklahoma | | | 1.9 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 2.5 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Western Anadarko | | | 0.6 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 0.7 | | | — | | 100 | % |
West Texas | | | 0.8 | | | 0.7 | | 14 | % | | | 0.9 | | | 0.7 | | 29 | % |
Other Onshore | | | 0.3 | | | 0.6 | | (50) | % | | | 0.6 | | | 0.6 | | — | % |
Total oil and condensate | | | 3.7 | | | 1.4 | | 164 | % | | | 4.8 | | | 1.4 | | 243 | % |
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Oil and condensate sales | | $ | 56,209 | | $ | 7,930 | | 609 | % | | $ | 93,202 | | $ | 30,712 | | 203 | % |
Natural gas sales | | | 14,823 | | | 6,618 | | 124 | % | | | 29,315 | | | 14,789 | | 98 | % |
NGL sales | | | 12,279 | | | 3,294 | | 273 | % | | | 20,560 | | | 6,915 | | 197 | % |
Other operating revenues | | | 329 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 513 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Total revenues | | $ | 83,640 | | $ | 17,842 | | 369 | % | | $ | 143,590 | | $ | 52,416 | | 174 | % |
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Production Sales Volumes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil and condensate (thousand barrels) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Midcontinent | | | 427 | | | 231 | | 85 | % | | | 781 | | | 598 | | 31 | % |
Permian | | | 158 | | | 69 | | 129 | % | | | 292 | | | 158 | | 85 | % |
Rockies | | | 274 | | | 4 | | * | % | | | 399 | | | 10 | | * | % |
Other | | | 33 | | | 42 | | (21) | % | | | 69 | | | 100 | | (31) | % |
Total oil and condensate | | | 892 | | | 346 | | 158 | % | | | 1,541 | | | 866 | | 78 | % |
Natural gas (million cubic feet) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Midcontinent | | | 2,657 | | | 3,451 | | (23) | % | | | 5,247 | | | 7,095 | | (26) | % |
Permian | | | 758 | | | 31 | | * | % | | | 1,292 | | | 81 | | * | % |
Rockies | | | 552 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 1,108 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Other | | | 1,076 | | | 1,431 | | (25) | % | | | 2,378 | | | 2,939 | | (19) | % |
Total natural gas | | | 5,043 | | | 4,913 | | 3 | % | | | 10,025 | | | 10,115 | | (1) | % |
Natural gas liquids (thousand barrels) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Midcontinent | | | 244 | | | 247 | | (1) | % | | | 458 | | | 524 | | (13) | % |
Permian | | | 149 | | | 6 | | * | % | | | 163 | | | 15 | | 987 | % |
Rockies | | | 30 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 44 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Other | | | 41 | | | 52 | | (21) | % | | | 92 | | | 98 | | (6) | % |
Total natural gas liquids | | | 464 | | | 305 | | 52 | % | | | 757 | | | 637 | | 19 | % |
Total (thousand barrels of oil equivalent) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Midcontinent | | | 1,114 | | | 1,053 | | 6 | % | | | 2,113 | | | 2,304 | | (8) | % |
Permian | | | 433 | | | 80 | | 441 | % | | | 670 | | | 186 | | 260 | % |
Rockies | | | 396 | | | 4 | | * | % | | | 628 | | | 10 | | * | % |
Other | | | 253 | | | 332 | | (24) | % | | | 558 | | | 689 | | (19) | % |
Total production sales volumes | | | 2,196 | | | 1,469 | | 49 | % | | | 3,969 | | | 3,189 | | 24 | % |
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Oil and condensate (thousand barrels per day) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Midcontinent | | | 4.7 | | | 2.5 | | 88 | % | | | 4.3 | | | 3.2 | | 34 | % |
Permian | | | 1.7 | | | 0.8 | | 113 | % | | | 1.6 | | | 0.9 | | 78 | % |
Rockies | | | 3.0 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 2.2 | | | 0.1 | | * | % |
Other | | | 0.4 | | | 0.4 | | — | % | | | 0.4 | | | 0.6 | | (33) | % |
Total oil and condensate | | | 9.8 | | | 3.7 | | 165 | % | | | 8.5 | | | 4.8 | | 77 | % |
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Midcontinent | | | 29.2 | | | 37.9 | | (23) | % | | | 29.0 | | | 39.1 | | (26) | % |
Permian | | | 8.3 | | | 0.3 | | * | % | | | 7.1 | | | 0.4 | | * | % |
Rockies | | | 6.1 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 6.1 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Other | | | 11.8 | | | 15.8 | | (25) | % | | | 13.2 | | | 16.1 | | (18) | % |
Total natural gas | | | 55.4 | | | 54.0 | | 3 | % | | | 55.4 | | | 55.6 | | (0) | % |
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Offshore GOM | | | 13.4 | | | 14.6 | | (8) | % | | | 13.7 | | | 16.4 | | (16) | % |
Central Oklahoma | | | 29.0 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 30.1 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Western Anadarko | | | 8.9 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 9.0 | | | — | | 100 | % |
West Texas | | | 0.3 | | | 1.0 | | (70) | % | | | 0.4 | | | 0.8 | | (50) | % |
Other Onshore | | | 2.4 | | | 2.3 | | 4 | % | | | 2.4 | | | 2.3 | | 4 | % |
Total natural gas | | | 54.0 | | | 17.9 | | 202 | % | | | 55.6 | | | 19.5 | | 185 | % |
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Offshore GOM | | | 0.4 | | | 0.6 | | (33) | % | | | 0.4 | | | 0.7 | | (43) | % |
Central Oklahoma | | | 2.4 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 2.5 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Western Anadarko | | | 0.4 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 0.4 | | | — | | 100 | % |
West Texas | | | 0.1 | | | 0.2 | | (50) | % | | | 0.1 | | | 0.2 | | (50) | % |
Other Onshore | | | 0.1 | | | 0.2 | | (50) | % | | | 0.2 | | | 0.1 | | 100 | % |
Total natural gas liquids | | | 3.4 | | | 1.0 | | 240 | % | | | 3.6 | | | 1.0 | | 260 | % |
Total (thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Offshore GOM | | | 2.7 | | | 3.2 | | (16) | % | | | 2.7 | | | 3.5 | | (23) | % |
Central Oklahoma | | | 9.1 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 10.0 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Western Anadarko | | | 2.5 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 2.7 | | | — | | 100 | % |
West Texas | | | 0.9 | | | 1.0 | | (10) | % | | | 1.0 | | | 1.0 | | — | % |
Other Onshore | | | 0.9 | | | 1.2 | | (25) | % | | | 1.2 | | | 1.2 | | — | % |
Total production | | | 16.1 | | | 5.4 | | 198 | % | | | 17.6 | | | 5.7 | | 209 | % |
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Oil and condensate (per barrel) | | $ | 22.94 | | $ | 58.42 | | (61) | % | | $ | 35.46 | | $ | 54.78 | | (35) | % |
Natural gas (per thousand cubic feet) | | $ | 1.35 | | $ | 2.37 | | (43) | % | | $ | 1.46 | | $ | 2.70 | | (46) | % |
Natural gas liquids (per barrel) | | $ | 10.81 | | $ | 16.01 | | (32) | % | | $ | 10.85 | | $ | 18.05 | | (40) | % |
Total (per barrels of oil equivalent) | | $ | 12.14 | | $ | 26.03 | | (53) | % | | $ | 16.43 | | $ | 26.00 | | (37) | % |
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Operating expenses | | $ | 17,139 | | $ | 5,694 | | 201 | % | | $ | 38,621 | | $ | 10,886 | | 255 | % |
Exploration expenses | | $ | 11,173 | | $ | 249 | | * | % | | $ | 11,571 | | $ | 473 | | * | % |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | $ | 5,092 | | $ | 7,573 | | (33) | % | | $ | 17,946 | | $ | 15,129 | | 19 | % |
Impairment and abandonment of oil and gas properties | | $ | — | | $ | 1,247 | | * | % | | $ | 145,878 | | $ | 1,834 | | * | % |
General and administrative expenses | | $ | 5,713 | | $ | 4,456 | | 28 | % | | $ | 11,138 | | $ | 9,461 | | 18 | % |
Gain (loss) from investment in affiliates (net of taxes) | | $ | (173) | | $ | 427 | | (141) | % | | $ | 113 | | $ | 457 | | (75) | % |
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Selected data per Boe: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | $ | 11.67 | | $ | 11.62 | | — | % | | $ | 12.11 | | $ | 10.57 | | 15 | % |
General and administrative expenses | | $ | 3.89 | | $ | 9.09 | | (57) | % | | $ | 3.49 | | $ | 9.19 | | (62) | % |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | $ | 3.47 | | $ | 15.46 | | (78) | % | | $ | 5.63 | | $ | 14.69 | | (62) | % |
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Midcontinent | | | 2.7 | | | 2.8 | | (4) | % | | | 2.5 | | | 2.9 | | (14) | % |
Permian | | | 1.6 | | | 0.1 | | * | % | | | 0.9 | | | 0.1 | | 800 | % |
Rockies | | | 0.3 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 0.2 | | | — | | 100 | % |
Other | | | 0.5 | | | 0.5 | | — | % | | | 0.6 | | | 0.6 | | — | % |
Total natural gas liquids | | | 5.1 | | | 3.4 | | 50 | % | | | 4.2 | | | 3.6 | | 17 | % |
Total (thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Midcontinent | | | 12.2 | | | 11.6 | | 5 | % | | | 11.7 | | | 12.7 | | (8) | % |
Permian | | | 4.8 | | | 0.9 | | 433 | % | | | 3.7 | | | 1.0 | | 270 | % |
Rockies | | | 4.4 | | | — | | 100 | % | | | 3.5 | | | 0.1 | | * | % |
Other | | | 2.7 | | | 3.6 | | (25) | % | | | 3.0 | | | 3.8 | | (21) | % |
Total daily production sales volumes | | | 24.1 | | | 16.1 | | 50 | % | | | 21.9 | | | 17.6 | | 24 | % |
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Oil and condensate (per barrel) | | $ | 63.03 | | $ | 22.94 | | 175 | % | | $ | 60.47 | | $ | 35.46 | | 71 | % |
Natural gas (per thousand cubic feet) | | $ | 2.94 | | $ | 1.35 | | 118 | % | | $ | 2.92 | | $ | 1.46 | | 100 | % |
Natural gas liquids (per barrel) | | $ | 26.46 | | $ | 10.81 | | 145 | % | | $ | 27.17 | | $ | 10.85 | | 150 | % |
Total (per barrels of oil equivalent) | | $ | 37.93 | | $ | 12.14 | | 212 | % | | $ | 36.05 | | $ | 16.43 | | 119 | % |
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Operating expenses | | $ | 36,509 | | $ | 15,016 | | 143 | % | | $ | 63,985 | | $ | 34,272 | | 87 | % |
Exploration expenses | | $ | 87 | | $ | 11,173 | | (99) | % | | $ | 284 | | $ | 11,571 | | (98) | % |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | $ | 11,457 | | $ | 5,092 | | 125 | % | | $ | 20,599 | | $ | 17,946 | | 15 | % |
Impairment and abandonment of oil and natural gas properties | | $ | 451 | | $ | — | | 100 | % | | $ | 454 | | $ | 145,878 | | (100) | % |
General and administrative expenses | | $ | 13,483 | | $ | 7,836 | | 72 | % | | $ | 24,842 | | $ | 15,487 | | 60 | % |
Gain (loss) from investment in affiliates (net of taxes) | | $ | (804) | | $ | (173) | | 365 | % | | $ | (804) | | $ | 113 | | (812) | % |
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Operating expenses | | $ | 16.62 | | $ | 10.23 | | 62 | % | | $ | 16.12 | | $ | 10.75 | | 50 | % |
General and administrative expenses | | $ | 6.14 | | $ | 5.33 | | 15 | % | | $ | 6.26 | | $ | 4.86 | | 29 | % |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | $ | 5.22 | | $ | 3.47 | | 50 | % | | $ | 5.19 | | $ | 5.63 | | (8) | % |
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Oil, Natural Gas Oil and NGL Sales and Production
Our revenues are primarily from the sale of our oil, natural gas and NGL production. Our revenues may vary significantly from year to year depending on production volumes and changes in commodity prices, each of which may fluctuate widely. As discussed above, oil prices declined significantly in the first quarter of 2020 as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing disruptions to the global energy markets and, while there have been modest recoveries of commodity prices, downward pressure on, and volatility in, commodity prices continued during the second quarter of 2020. Our production volumes are subject to significant variation as a result of new operations, weather events,
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transportation and processing constraints and mechanical issues. In addition, our production from individual wells naturally declines over time as we produce our reserves.
We reported revenues of $17.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to revenues of $12.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, an increase attributable primarily to the production from the properties acquired from Will Energy and White Star, offset in part by the 53% decrease in the weighted average equivalent sales price period over period.
Total equivalent production was 16.1 Mboe/d for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to 5.4 Mboe/d in the prior year quarter, an increase attributable to the additional production from the Will Energy and White Star properties acquired in the fourth quarter of 2019. Net oil production for the current quarter was approximately 3.7 Mbbl/d, compared with approximately 1.4 Mbbl/d in the prior year quarter. During the current year quarter, due to the extreme volatility in oil prices, which ranged from a low of ($37.63) per Bbl to a high of $40.46 Bbl, the Company placed into excess storage capacity approximately 50,000 barrels of oil (net to the Company) produced during the second quarter, for later sale at higher prices. These volumes will sell in the third quarter of 2020. In July 2020, the average price was $41.15 per Bbl. Net natural gas production for the current quarter was approximately 54.0 Mmcf/d, compared with approximately 17.9 Mmcf/d in the prior year quarter, and NGL production for the current quarter was approximately 3.4 Mbbl/d, compared with approximately 1.0 Mbbl/d in the prior year quarter.
Average Sales Prices
The average equivalent sales price realized for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $12.14 per Boe compared to $26.03 per Boe for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decline was attributable to the decrease in all realized commodity prices in the current year quarter. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to adversely impact demand for commodity products, which caused a global supply/demand imbalance for oil that resulted in extreme volatility in benchmark oil prices, with prices ranging from a low of ($37.63) per Bbl to a high of $40.46 per Bbl during the second quarter. The realized price of oil averaged $22.94 per Bbl in the current quarter, compared to an average $58.42 per Bbl in the prior year quarter. Natural gas prices also suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ranging from a low of $1.48 per Mcf to a high of $2.13 per MCF during the current year quarter. The realized price of gas averaged $1.35 per Mcf in the current quarter compared to an average of $2.37 per Mcf in the prior year quarter, and the realized price of NGLs averaged $10.81 per Bbl in the current quarter compared to an average $16.01 per Bbl in the prior year quarter.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were approximately $17.1 million, or $11.67 per Boe, compared to $5.7 million, or $11.62 per Boe, for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The table below provides additional detail of operating expenses for the three month periods:
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Lease operating expenses | | $ | 11,136 | | $ 7.58 | | $ | 3,629 | | $ 7.41 | |
Production & ad valorem taxes | | | 828 | | 0.56 | | | 657 | | 1.34 | |
Transportation & processing costs | | | 4,579 | | 3.12 | | | 502 | | 1.02 | |
Workover costs | | | 596 | | 0.41 | | | 906 | | 1.85 | |
Total operating expenses | | $ | 17,139 | | 11.67 | | $ | 5,694 | | $ 11.62 | |
Lease operating expenses were $11.1 million and $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, respectively, an increase primarily due to the addition of our Will Energy and White Star acquired properties.
Transportation and processing costs were $4.6 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, respectively, an increase primarily due to the addition of our Will Energy and White Star acquired properties and the related higher transportation costs in our Central Oklahoma region.
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Exploration Expense
Exploration expense was $11.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to the prior year quarter of $0.2 million, an increase primarily due to $10.9 million of dry hole costs related to the unsuccessful result on the drilling of the Iron Flea exploratory prospect in the shallow waters in the Grand Isle area of the Gulf of Mexico.
Impairment and Abandonment Expenses
During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we did not record any impairment related to our properties. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we recognized $0.2 million in non-cash proved property impairment related to leases in Wyoming and an onshore non-operated property in an area previously impaired due to revised reserve estimates made during the quarter ended December 31, 2018.
During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we also did not record any impairment expense on unproved properties. In the 2019 quarter, we recognized non-cash unproved impairment expense of approximately $0.4 million, primarily related to expiring leases, and an abandonment expense of $0.6 million.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020, was approximately $5.1 million, or $3.47 per Boe. This compares to approximately $7.6 million, or $15.46 per Boe, for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The lower depletion expense in the current quarter was a result of lower depletable property balances in the current quarter attributable to the proved property impairment recorded during the first quarter of 2020.
General and Administrative Expenses
Total general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were approximately $5.7 million, compared to $4.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.
The table below provides additional detail of general and administrative expenses for the comparative three month periods:
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| 2019 |
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Wages, bonuses and employee benefits (1) | | $ | 3,366 | | $ | 1,504 | |
Non-cash stock-based compensation (2) | | | 266 | | | 584 | |
Professional fees (3) | | | 2,039 | | | 1,021 | |
Professional fees - special (4) | | | 551 | | | 985 | |
Recouped overhead (5) | | | (2,761) | | | (298) | |
Other (6) | | | 2,252 | | | 660 | |
Total general and administrative expenses | | $ | 5,713 | | $ | 4,456 | |
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Gain (Loss) from Affiliates
For the three months ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, we recorded a loss from affiliates of approximately $0.2 million, net of no tax expense, and a gain of $0.4 million, net of no tax expense, respectively, related to our equity investment in Exaro.
Gain from Sale of Assets
During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a gain on sale of assets of $4.4 million related to the divestiture of non-core properties we acquired from Will Energy and White Star in the fourth quarter of 2019. The recorded gain resulted primarily from the buyer’s assumption of the asset retirement obligation on the properties. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded a gain on sales of assets of $0.4 million primarily related to post-closing adjustments from sales of non-core properties during 2019. See Item 1. Note 3 – “Dispositions” for additional information regarding these sales.
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a loss on derivatives of $8.8 million. Of this amount, $20.2 million were non-cash, unrealized mark-to-market losses as commodity prices improved from those existing at the end of the first quarter of 2020, offset in part by $11.4 million in realized gains during the second quarter. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded a gain on derivatives of $2.1 million. Of this amount, $1.6 million were non-cash, unrealized mark-to-market gains, and the remaining $0.5 million were realized gains.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Natural Gas, Oil and NGL Sales and Production
Our revenues are primarily from the sale of our oil, natural gas and NGL production. Our revenues may vary significantly from year to year depending on production volumes and changes in commodity prices, each of which may fluctuate widely. As discussed above, oil prices declined significantly in the first quarter of 2020 as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing disruptions to the global energy markets. Prices recovered somewhat duringWhile those factors generally kept downward pressure and instability on the secondcommodity price markets in 2020, due to the increase in domestic vaccination programs and the related improvement in, and the forecast for the economy, we have experienced meaningful commodity price improvement since the first quarter of 2020, but still remained below those of the prior year periods.2021. Our production volumessales are subject to significant variation as a result of new operations, weather events, transportation and processing constraints and mechanical issues. In addition, our production from individual wells naturally declines over time as we produce our reserves.
We reported revenues of $52.4$83.6 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020,2021, compared to revenues of $26.8$17.8 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019, an2020. The current year increase is attributable primarilyto the increases in commodity prices in 2021, the additional production sales from the properties acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition, and the impact of the increase in the Company’s percentage of oil/liquids sales as compared to total sales. The revenues related to the properties acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition were approximately $16.6 million in the second
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quarter of 2021, and the revenues related to the properties acquired in the Silvertip Acquisition were approximately $26.9 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Total production sales for the three months ended June 30, 2021 were approximately 2.2 MMBoe (62% liquids), or 24.1 MBoe/d, compared to approximately 1.5 MMBoe (44% liquids), or 16.1 MBoe/d in the prior year quarter. The increase in 2021 production sales is attributable to the production from the properties acquired from Will Energyin the Mid-Con Acquisition and White Star, offset in part by lower prices period over period.
Total equivalentthe Silvertip Acquisition. Net oil production was 17.6 Mboe/dsales were approximately 9,800 barrels per day for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020,2021 compared to 5.7 Mboe/dapproximately 3,700 barrels per day in the prior year an increase attributable to the additional production from the Will Energy and White Star properties acquired in the fourth quarter of 2019. Net oil production for the current year was approximately 4.8 Mboe/d, compared with approximately 1.4 Mboe/d in the prior year. Due to the precipitous drop in oil prices at the beginning of the second quarter of 2020, the Company placed into excess storage capacity approximately 50,000 barrels of oil (net to the Company) produced during the second quarter, for later sale at higher prices. These volumes will sell in the third quarter of 2020. In July 2020, the average price was $41.15 per Bbl.quarter. Net natural gas production forsales increased to approximately 55.4 MMcf per day during the current year was approximately 55.6 Mmcf/d,three months ended June 30, 2021, compared with approximately 19.5 Mmcf/d54.0 MMcf per day during the three months ended June 30, 2020. Net NGL production sales were approximately 5,100 barrels per day during the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to approximately 3,400 barrels per day in the prior year and NGL production for the current year was approximately 3.6 Mboe/d, compared with approximately 1.0 Mboe/d in the prior year.quarter.
Average Sales Prices
The average equivalent sales price realized for the sixthree months ended June 30, 20202021 was $16.43$37.93 per Boe compared to $26.00$12.14 per Boe for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The decline waslower prior year prices were attributable to the decreasedecline in all realized commodity prices in early 2020 as a result of the current year. Theinitial spread of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to adverselyand its negative impact on the global demand for oil and natural gas. The increase in domestic vaccination programs have helped reduce the spread of COVID-19 in 2021, which has contributed to an improvement in the economy and higher realized commodity products, which caused a global supply/demand imbalance for oil that resultedprices in benchmark oil prices ranging from a high of $63.27 per Bbl at the beginning of 2020 to a low of ($37.63) per Bbl during the second quarter of 2020.2021. The
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realized price of oil averaged $35.46$63.03 per Bbl in the current year,second quarter of 2021 compared to an average of $54.78$22.94 per Bbl in the prior year. Natural gas prices also suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ranging from a low of $1.48 per Mcf to a high of $2.20 per Mcf during the current year.year quarter. The realized price of natural gas averaged $1.46$2.94 per Mcf in the current yearsecond quarter of 2021 compared to an average of $2.70$1.35 per Mcf in the prior year quarter, and the realized price of NGLs averaged $10.85$26.46 per Bbl in the current yearsecond quarter of 2021 compared to an average of $18.05$10.81 per Bbl in the prior year.year quarter. Also contributing to the improvement in the average sales price per barrel of oil equivalent, period over period, was the increase in the percentage of our total production that came from the higher value of crude oil and NGL production sales.
Other Operating Revenues
We reported $0.3 million of other operating revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2021 specifically related to the plant and pipeline acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition. We did not report any other operating revenues during the prior year period.
Operating Expenses
OperatingTotal operating expenses for the sixthree months ended June 30, 20202021 were approximately $38.6$36.5 million, or $12.11$16.62 per Boe, compared to $10.9$15.0 million, or $10.57$10.23 per Boe, for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The table below provides additional detail of total operating expenses for the sixthree month periods:
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| 2021 |
| 2020 |
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Lease operating expenses | | $ | 24,187 | | $ 7.57 | | $ | 7,314 | | $ 7.10 | | | $ | 18,435 | | $ 8.39 | | $ | 9,014 | | $ 6.14 | |
Production & ad valorem taxes | | | 2,574 | | 0.81 | | | 1,043 | | 1.01 | | | | 6,351 | | 2.89 | | | 828 | | 0.56 | |
Transportation & processing costs | | | 10,131 | | 3.18 | | | 1,197 | | 1.16 | | | | 8,372 | | 3.81 | | | 4,579 | | 3.12 | |
Workover costs | | | 1,729 | | 0.55 | | | 1,332 | | 1.30 | | | | 2,894 | | 1.32 | | | 595 | | 0.41 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 457 | | 0.21 | | | — | | — | | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | | $ | 38,621 | | 12.11 | | $ | 10,886 | | $ 10.57 | | | $ | 36,509 | | $ 16.62 | | $ | 15,016 | | $ 10.23 | |
Lease operating expenses (“LOE”) were $24.2$18.4 million and $7.3$9.0 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 20202021 and June 30, 2019, respectively, an increase primarily due2020, respectively. The LOE related to the additionproperties acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition was approximately $6.2 million, or $22.26 per Boe, and the LOE related to the properties acquired in the Silvertip Acquisition was approximately $6.2 million, or $8.93 per Boe, in the second quarter of our Will Energy2021, which is the primary reason for the increase in LOE expense and White Starrate per Boe in the current year quarter compared to the prior year quarter.
Transportation and processing costs were approximately $8.4 million compared to $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The properties acquired properties.in the Silvertip Acquisition incurred transportation and processing costs of approximately $2.9 million, or $4.23 per Boe, in the second quarter of 2021, which
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is the primary reason for the increase in transportation and processing costs and rate per Boe in the current year quarter compared to the prior year quarter.
Production and ad valorem taxes were $2.6 million$6.4 and $1.0$0.8 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 20202021 and June 30, 2019, respectively, an increase primarily2020, respectively. The production and ad valorem taxes related to the additional productionacquired properties in 2020 from the second quarter of 2021 were approximately $1.4 million, or $5.05 per Boe, for those acquired Will Energyin the Mid-Con Acquisition and White Star properties.
Transportation and processing costs were $10.1approximately $2.3 million, and $1.2 millionor $4.92 per Boe, for those acquired in the six months ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, respectively, an increase primarily dueSilvertip Acquisition, both of which contributed to the addition of our Will Energyincrease in expense and White Star acquired properties andrate per Boe in the related higher transportation costs in our Central Oklahoma region.
Exploration Expense
Exploration expense was $11.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020,current year quarter compared to the prior year ofquarter.
We reported $0.5 million an increase primarily dueof other operating expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2021 specifically related to the plant and pipeline acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition. We did not report any other operating expenses during the prior year period.
Exploration Expense
Exploration expense was $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $11.2 million in the prior year period, which included $10.9 million of dry hole costs related to the unsuccessful result on the drilling of the Iron Flea exploratory prospect in the shallow waters of the Grand Isle area of the Gulf of Mexico.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was approximately $11.5 million, or $5.22 per Boe. This compares to approximately $5.1 million, or $3.47 per Boe, for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The higher depletion expense and rate per Boe for the three months ended June 30, 2021 is attributable to the properties from the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition. The second quarter 2021 expense related to the acquired properties was approximately $2.4 million, or $8.65 per Boe, for those acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition and approximately $4.4 million, or $9.43 per Boe, for those acquired in the Silvertip Acquisition.
Impairment and Abandonment Expenses
During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020,2021, we recorded a $143.3 million non-cash charge for proved property impairment of our onshore properties due to the dramatic decline in commodity prices, and the impact of that decline on the “PV-10” (present value, discounted at a 10% rate) of our proved reserves and the associated change in our current development plans for proved, undeveloped locations (“PUDs”). Under GAAP, we are required to impair the balance sheet carrying cost of our proved property base to reflect that overall decrease in reserve value related to the decrease in prices and the reduction in PUDs. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we recognized $0.2 million in non-cash proved property impairment related to leases in Wyoming and an onshore non-operated property in an area previously impaired due to revised reserve estimates made during the quarter ended December 31, 2018.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a $2.6 million non-cash charge for unproved impairment expense related primarily to acquiredexpiring leases in our Central Oklahoma and Western Anadarko regions, which will be expiring in 2020, and which we have no current plansPermian region. We did not record any impairment expense related to develop as a result ofproved properties during the current commodity price environment. During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019, we recognized non-cash impairment expense of $0.9 million related to impairment of certain non-core unproved properties primarily due to expiring leases.2021.
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Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense forDuring the sixthree months ended June 30, 2020, was approximately $17.9 million, or $5.63 per Boe. This compareswe did not record any impairment related to approximately $15.1 million, or $14.69 per Boe, for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The higher depletion expense in the current year was attributable to the additional properties acquired from Will Energy and White Star. The lower rate was a result of lower depletable property balances in the current quarter as a result of the proved property impairment recorded during the first quarter of 2020.our properties.
General and Administrative Expenses
Total general and administrative expenses for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021 were approximately $13.5 million, compared to $7.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, were approximately $11.1 million, comparedwith the current quarter increase primarily attributable to $9.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.Mid-Con Acquisition and the related additional expenses.
The table below provides additional detail of general and administrative expenses for the comparative sixthree month periods:
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| 2020 |
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Wages and employee benefits (1) | | $ | 5,547 | | $ | 3,366 | |
Non-cash stock-based compensation (2) | | | 3,110 | | | 266 | |
Professional fees (3) | | | 1,325 | | | 2,039 | |
Professional fees - special (4) | | | 1,911 | | | 551 | |
Recouped overhead (5) | | | (2,231) | | | (638) | |
Other (6) | | | 3,821 | | | 2,252 | |
Total general and administrative expenses | | $ | 13,483 | | $ | 7,836 | |
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| 2020 |
| 2019 |
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Wages, bonuses and employee benefits (1) | | $ | 5,934 | | $ | 2,571 | |
Non-cash stock-based compensation (2) | | | 616 | | | 1,637 | |
Professional fees (3) | | | 3,655 | | | 2,128 | |
Professional fees - special (4) | | | 1,334 | | | 1,736 | |
Recouped overhead (5) | | | (5,668) | | | (514) | |
Other (6) | | | 5,267 | | | 1,903 | |
Total general and administrative expenses | | $ | 11,138 | | $ | 9,461 | |
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(3) | Primarily includes fees related to recurring legal counsel, technical consultants and accounting and auditing costs. |
(4) | Non-recurring fees incurred in conjunction with our pursuit of strategic initiatives, including the |
(5) | These credits relate to overhead |
(6) | Includes fees related to insurance, office costs and other company expenses. |
Loss from Affiliates
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded a loss from affiliates of approximately $0.8 million, net of no tax expense, attributable to our equity investment in Exaro. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a loss from affiliates of approximately $0.2 million, net of no tax expense, attributable to our equity investment in Exaro.
Gain from Sale of Assets
During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we sold certain non-core Powder River Basin producing properties in Wyoming, which we acquired in the first quarter of 2021 as part of the Silvertip Acquisition. We also sold certain non-core, legacy and recently acquired producing and non-producing properties located in our Midcontinent, Permian and Other regions. These properties were sold for a collective total of approximately $2.6 million in cash and the buyers’ assumption of approximately $4.6 million in plugging and abandonment liabilities resulting in a net gain of $0.1 million recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2021.
During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we sold non-core producing and non-producing properties located in our Midcontinent region. These properties were sold for approximately $0.5 million in cash and the buyers’ assumption of approximately $5.0 million in plugging and abandonment liabilities and revenue held in suspense. We recorded a gain of $4.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of the buyers’ assumption of the asset retirement obligations associated with the sold properties.
Loss on Derivatives
During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded a loss on derivatives of $53.5 million. Of this amount, $47.1 million was a non-cash reduction in the mark-to-market value of our hedges as commodity prices improved during 2021, and $6.4 million were realized losses during the second quarter of 2021. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a loss on derivatives of $8.8 million. Of this amount, $20.2 million were non-cash mark-to-market losses, and $11.4 million were realized gains.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Oil, Natural Gas and NGL Sales and Production
Our revenues are primarily from the sale of our oil, natural gas and NGL production. Our revenues may vary significantly from year to year depending on production volumes and changes in commodity prices, each of which may fluctuate widely. As discussed above, oil prices declined significantly in the first quarter of 2020 as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing disruptions to the global energy markets. While those factors generally kept downward pressure and instability on the commodity price markets in 2020, due to the increase in domestic vaccination programs and the related improvement in, and the forecast for, the economy, we have experienced meaningful commodity price improvement in 2021. Our production sales are subject to significant variation as a result of new operations, weather events, transportation and processing constraints and mechanical issues. In addition, our production from individual wells naturally declines over time as we produce our reserves.
We reported revenues of $143.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to revenues of $52.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The current year increase is attributable to the increases in commodity prices in 2021, the additional production sales from the properties acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition, and the impact of the increase in the Company’s percentage of oil/liquids sales as compared to total sales.
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The revenues related to acquired properties in the Mid-Con Acquisition were approximately $27.1 million, and the revenues related to the properties acquired in the Silvertip Acquisition were approximately $41.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Total production sales for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were approximately 4.0 MMBoe (58% liquids), or 21.9 MBoe/d, compared to approximately 3.2 MMBoe (47% liquids), or 17.6 MBoe/d in the prior year period. Net oil production sales were approximately 8,500 barrels per day for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to approximately 4,800 barrels per day in the prior year period, an increase attributable to the production from the properties acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition. Net natural gas production sales were approximately 55.4 MMcf per day during the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared with approximately 55.6 MMcf per day during the six months ended June 30, 2020. The 2021 natural gas production sales were comparable to the prior year period, despite the additional production from the 2021 acquisitions, due to the harsh winter storms in February 2021 and the related downtime in the first quarter of 2021. Net NGL production sales increased to approximately 4,200 barrels per day during the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to approximately 3,600 barrels per day in the prior year period, an increase attributable to the production from the properties acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition.
Average Sales Prices
The average equivalent sales price realized for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was $36.05 per Boe compared to $16.43 per Boe for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The lower prior year equivalent price was a result of the decline in all realized commodity prices in early 2020, as a result of the initial spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative impact on the global demand for oil and natural gas. The increase in domestic vaccination programs have helped reduce the spread of COVID-19 in 2021, which has contributed to an improvement in the economy and higher realized commodity prices in 2021. The realized price of oil averaged $60.47 per Bbl in the first half of 2021 compared to an average of $35.46 per Bbl in the prior year period. The realized price of natural gas averaged $2.92 per Mcf in the first half of 2021 compared to an average of $1.46 per Mcf in the prior year period, and the realized price of NGLs averaged $27.17 per Bbl in the first half of 2021 compared to an average of $10.85 per Bbl in the prior year period. Also contributing to the improvement in the average sales price per barrel of oil equivalent, period over period, was the increase in the percentage of our total production that came from the higher value of crude oil and NGL production sales.
Other Operating Revenues
We reported $0.5 million of other operating revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2021 specifically related to the plant and pipeline acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition. We did not report any other operating revenues during the prior year period.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were approximately $64.0 million, or $16.12 per Boe, compared to $34.3 million, or $10.75 per Boe, for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The table below provides additional detail of total operating expenses for the six month periods:
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Lease operating expenses | | $ | 34,928 | | $ 8.80 | | $ | 19,838 | | $ 6.21 | |
Production & ad valorem taxes | | | 9,891 | | 2.49 | | | 2,574 | | 0.81 | |
Transportation & processing costs | | | 14,148 | | 3.56 | | | 10,131 | | 3.18 | |
Workover costs | | | 4,268 | | 1.08 | | | 1,729 | | 0.55 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 750 | | 0.19 | | | — | | — | |
Total operating expenses | | $ | 63,985 | | $ 16.12 | | $ | 34,272 | | $ 10.75 | |
Lease operating expenses (“LOE”) were $34.9 million and $19.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively. The LOE related to the properties acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition was approximately $10.7 million, or $22.79 per Boe, and the LOE related to the properties acquired in the Silvertip Acquisition was approximately $10.0 million, or $9.49 per Boe in the first half of 2021, which is the primary reason for the increase in LOE expense and rate per Boe, in the current year period compared to the prior year period.
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Transportation and processing costs were approximately $14.1 million compared to $10.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The properties acquired in the Silvertip Acquisition incurred transportation and processing costs of approximately $3.9 million, or $3.66 per Boe in the second quarter of 2021, which is the primary reason for the increase in transportation and processing costs and rate per Boe in the current year period compared to the prior year period.
Production and ad valorem taxes were $9.9 million and $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively. The production and ad valorem taxes related to the acquired properties in the first half of 2021 were approximately $2.3 million, or $4.92 per Boe, for those acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition and approximately $3.7 million, or $3.49 per Boe, for those acquired in the Silvertip Acquisition, both of which contributed to the increase in production and ad valorem tax expense and rate per Boe in the current year period compared to the prior year period.
We reported $0.8 million of other operating expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2021 specifically related to the plant and pipeline acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition. We did not report any other operating expenses during the prior year period.
Exploration Expense
Exploration expense was $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $11.6 million in the prior year period, which included $10.9 million of dry hole costs related to the unsuccessful result on the drilling of the Iron Flea exploratory prospect in the shallow waters of the Grand Isle area of the Gulf of Mexico.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was approximately $20.6 million, or $5.19 per Boe. This compares to approximately $17.9 million, or $5.63 per Boe, for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The higher depletion expense for the current year period was related to the acquired properties and included approximately $4.4 million, or $9.43 per Boe, for the properties acquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition and approximately $5.1 million, or $4.87 per Boe, for the properties acquired in the Silvertip Acquisition.
Impairment and Abandonment Expenses
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded a $0.2 million non-cash charge for unproved impairment expense related to expiring leases in our Permian region. We did not record any impairment expense related to proved properties during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a $143.3 million non-cash charge for proved property impairment of our onshore properties as a result of the dramatic decline in commodity prices, the impact of the lower prices on the PV-10 of our proved reserves, and the associated change in our then forecasted development plans for proved, undeveloped locations. We also recorded a $2.6 million non-cash charge for unproved impairment expense during the six months ended June 30, 2020, related to acquired leases in our Midcontinent region that expired in 2020.
General and Administrative Expenses
Total general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were approximately $24.8 million, compared to $15.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, with the current year increase primarily attributable to the Mid-Con Acquisition and the related additional expenses.
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The table below provides additional detail of general and administrative expenses for the comparative six month periods:
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| 2021 |
| 2020 |
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Wages and employee benefits (1) | | $ | 10,011 | | $ | 5,934 | |
Non-cash stock-based compensation (2) | | | 4,889 | | | 616 | |
Professional fees (3) | | | 2,639 | | | 3,655 | |
Professional fees - special (4) | | | 3,757 | | | 1,334 | |
Recouped overhead (5) | | | (3,393) | | | (1,319) | |
Other (6) | | | 6,939 | | | 5,267 | |
Total general and administrative expenses | | $ | 24,842 | | $ | 15,487 | |
(1) | Higher wages and employee benefits during the six months ended June 30, 2021 due to additional employees acquired by the Company in connection with the Mid-Con Acquisition. |
(2) | Higher stock-based compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021, due to restricted stock and PSU grants being awarded in the second quarter of 2021 as compared to the third quarter of 2020, as part of annual incentive bonus compensation, as well as an increase in the number of PSUs granted in 2021 and 2020 and the related increase in expense. |
(3) | Primarily includes fees related to recurring legal counsel, technical consultants and accounting and auditing costs. |
(4) | Non-recurring fees incurred in conjunction with our pursuit of strategic initiatives, including the integration of assets from the Mid-Con Acquisition. See Item 1. Note 3 – “Acquisitions and Dispositions” for further details. |
(5) | These credits relate to overhead we recoup from working interest partners on our operated properties and offset against our other general and administrative costs. The increase in the current year |
(6) | Includes fees related to insurance, office costs and |
Gain (Loss) from Affiliates
For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019,2021, we recorded a gainloss from affiliates of approximately $0.1 million and $0.7$0.8 million, net of no tax expense, respectively, relatedattributable to our equity investment in Exaro.
Gain from Sale of Assets
For the six months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a gain on salefrom affiliates of assetsapproximately $0.1 million, net of $4.4 million relatedno tax expense, attributable to the divestitureour equity investment in Exaro.
Gain from Sale of non-core properties we acquired from Will Energy and White Star in the fourth quarter of 2019. The recorded gain resulted primarily from the buyer’s assumption of the asset retirement obligation on the properties. Assets
During the six months ended June 30, 2019,2021, we sold certain non-core Powder River Basin producing properties in Wyoming, which we acquired in the first quarter of 2021 as part of the Silvertip Acquisition. We also sold certain non-core, legacy and recently acquired producing and non-producing properties located in our Midcontinent, Permian and Other regions. These properties were sold for a collective total of approximately $2.8 million in cash and the buyers’ assumption of approximately $4.6 million in plugging and abandonment liabilities, resulting in a net gain of $0.3 million recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we sold non-core producing and non-producing properties located in our Midcontinent region. These properties were sold for approximately $0.5 million in cash and the buyers’ assumption of approximately $5.0 million in plugging and abandonment liabilities and revenue held in suspense. We recorded a gain on sales of assets$4.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of $0.4 million primarily related to post-closing adjustments from salesthe buyers’ assumption of non-core properties during 2019. See Item 1. Note 3 – “Dispositions” for additional information regarding these sales.the asset retirement obligations associated with the sold properties.
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded a loss on derivatives of $69.6 million. Of this amount, $60.7 million was a non-cash reduction in the mark-to-market value of our hedges as commodity prices improved during 2021, and $8.8 million were realized losses during the first half of 2021. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a gain on derivatives of $37.9 million. Of this amount, $21.2 million were non-cash unrealized mark-to-market gains, as commodity prices declined from 2019 year-end levels, and $16.7 million were realized gains as derivative contracts were settled each month during the period. During the sixgains.
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months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded a loss on derivatives of $0.8 million. Of this amount, $2.1 million were non-cash, unrealized mark-to-market losses, and the remaining $1.3 million were realized gains.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Our primary cash requirements are for capital expenditures, working capital, operating expenses, acquisitions and principal and interest payments on debt.indebtedness. Our primary sources of immediate liquidity are cash generated by operations, net of the realized effect of our hedging agreements, and amounts available to be drawn under our Credit Agreement (as defined below).
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by operating activities were approximately $64.0 million and $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The table below provides additional detail of cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
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Cash flows from operating activities, exclusive of changes in working capital accounts | | $ | 50,210 | | $ | 17,663 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | | | 13,824 | | | (9,450) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 64,034 | | $ | 8,213 |
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash flows used in investing activities were $120.4 million and $19.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The 2021 activity is primarily related to the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition, as discussed below. The 2020 activity was primarily related to an offshore exploratory prospect and completion and infrastructure costs in the Southern Delaware Basin.
On January 21, 2021, we closed on the Mid-Con Acquisition and issued a total of 25,552,933 shares of Contango common stock and paid all outstanding borrowings of Mid-Con’s existing credit facility for $68.7 million. See Item 1. Note 3 – “Acquisitions and Dispositions” for further details.
On February 1, 2021, we closed on the Silvertip Acquisition. In connection with the execution of the purchase agreement during the fourth quarter of 2020, we paid a $7.0 million as a deposit for the Company’s obligations. A balance of $46.2 million was paid upon closing, after customary closing adjustments, including the results of operations during the period between the effective date of August 1, 2020 and the closing date.See Item 1. Note 3 – “Acquisitions and Dispositions” for further details.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, we incurred onshorecapital expenditures of approximately $13.8 million, of which $5.2 million onrelated to the drilling of the Southern Delaware Basin wells. We also incurred approximately $6.4 million in expenditures primarily related to redevelopment activities of recently acquired properties in our Midcontinent, Permian and Rockies regions and $1.9 million in unproved offshore prospect costs, of which $1.1 million was paid for with the proceeds of an issuance of Company common stock, pursuant to our joint development agreement with Juneau Oil & Gas, LLC. The capital projects, including $2.6 millionexpenditures in the prior year period primarily related to the offshore dry hole exploratory prospect and completion and infrastructure costs in the Southern Delaware BasinBasin.
We currently forecast our 2021 capital expenditure budget to bring one well on productionbe a total of approximately $30.0 - $34.0 million for recompletions, facility upgrades, waterflood development and to drill a salt water disposal well, as well as $0.8 million in leasehold acquisition costsselect drilling in the same region.West Texas Permian (expected 3 net locations, 6 gross locations), among other things. The remaining incurred onshoreplanned capital expenditures related primarilyalso include development opportunities in our acquired properties as part of the Mid-Con Acquisition and the Silvertip Acquisition. The capital expenditure program will continue to capitalized workovers.be evaluated for revision throughout the year. We believe that we will have the financial resources to increase the currently planned 2021 capital expenditure budget, when and if deemed appropriate, including as a result of changes in commodity prices, economic conditions or operational factors.
DuringCash Provided by Financing Activities
Cash flows provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 we recorded exploration expenseswere approximately $57.1 million and $10.0 million, respectively. The 2021 activity is primarily related to net borrowings under our Credit Agreement and also includes the issuance of $10.9387,011 shares of the Company’s common stock, in lieu of cash, as payment
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for $1.1 million in offshore prospect costs pursuant to our joint development agreement with Juneau Oil & Gas, LLC. The 2020 activity includes $6.4 million related to the drillingnet borrowings outstanding under our Credit Agreement and approximately $3.4 million related to proceeds from the PPP Loan (defined below) we received under the CARES Act in April 2020.
In 2020, we entered into an Open Market Sale Agreement (the “Sale Agreement”) with Jefferies LLC (the “Sales Agent”). Pursuant to the terms of the unsuccessful offshore exploratory Iron Flea prospect drilledSale Agreement, we may sell, from time to time through the Sales Agent in the shallow watersopen market, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $100,000,000 (the “ATM Program”). We intend to use the Gulfnet proceeds from any sales through the ATM Program, after deducting the Sales Agent’s commission and any offering expenses, to repay borrowings under our Credit Agreement (as defined below) and for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, acquisitions and exploratory drilling. Under the Sale Agreement, we sold 117,571 shares for net proceeds of Mexico. $2.7$0.5 million ofduring the exploration expense related to the acquisition costs incurred in 2019 which were reclassified to exploration expense in 2020 as a result of the dry hole.
Our total capital expenditure program for the year 2020 is forecast at approximately $19.0 million, including the expenses associated with the Iron Flea exploratory prospect. Due to the low and volatile commodity price environment, the Company has suspended any further plans for drilling and completions in 2020. For the remainder of 2020, we currently expect to limit our onshore capital expenditures to $5.5 million for workovers intended to increase cashflow through enhanced production or reductions in recurring costs, required onshore plugging and abandonment activity and West Texas infrastructure. We expect that our offshore expenditures for the remainder of 2020 will be focused on the evaluation and development of another exploratory prospect that may be drilled in earlysix months ended June 30, 2021.
We believe that our internally generated cash flows, combined withflow and availability under theour Credit Agreement (as defined below), will be sufficient to meet the liquidity requirements necessary to fund our daily operations and planned capital development and to meet our debt service requirements for the next twelve months; however, shouldmonths. Our ability to execute on our resultsgrowth strategy will be determined, in large part, by our cash flow and the availability of operations be less than expected, or we experience additional reductions in our borrowing base, we may need to pursue additional sources of liquidity such as monetization of a portion of our hedge portfolio or access the debt and equity markets, as available,capital at that time. Any decision regarding a financing transaction, and our ability to finance any necessary capital development and/or repay excess borrowings under our Credit Agreement, but there can be no assurancecomplete such incremental financinga transaction, will be available to us or not result in dilution of our stockholders or increase our debt service costs. The COVID-19 pandemicdepend on prevailing market conditions and the ongoing disruptions to the global energy markets have negatively impacted, and are expected to continue to negatively impact, cash flows from operating activities. In order to mitigate these effects, we have implemented certain cost cutting measures, such as suspending our drilling program for the remainder of 2020.other factors.
On June 24, 2020, we entered into an Open Market Sale Agreement with Jefferies LLC. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, we may sell from time to time shares of our Common Stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $100,000,000. We intend to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay borrowings under our Credit Agreement and for general corporate purposes. Under the Open Market Sale Agreement, we sold 155,029 shares during the three months ended June 30, 2020 for net proceeds of $0.5 million.
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Cash From Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by operating activities were approximately $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $14.9 million provided by operating activities for the same period in 2019. The table below provides additional detail of cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:
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Cash flows from operating activities, exclusive of changes in working capital accounts | | $ | 17,663 | | $ | 5,902 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | | | (9,450) | | | 8,996 |
Net cash used in operating activities | | $ | 8,213 | | $ | 14,898 |
Cash From Investing Activities
Net cash flows used in investing activities were $19.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, which was primarily related to the offshore exploratory prospect and completion and infrastructure costs in the Southern Delaware Basin.
Net cash flows used in investing activities were $14.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, substantially all of which was related to cash capital costs for leasehold and drilling and completion costs of wells in the Southern Delaware Basin and non-operated wells in the Georgetown formation in Dimmitt County, Texas.
Cash From Financing Activities
Cash flows provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were approximately $10.0 million with $6.4 million related to net borrowings outstanding under our Credit Agreement (as defined below), and approximately $3.4 million related to proceeds from the PPP loan we received under the CARES Act in April 2020. See “Paycheck Protection Program Loan” below for more information. Cash flows used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were approximately $0.3 million, primarily related to shares withheld from employees for the payment of taxes due on vested shares of restricted stock issued.
Credit Agreement
On September 17, 2019, we entered into a new revolving credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank (the and other lenders (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), which established a borrowing base of $65 million. TheThe Credit Agreement was thereafter amended on November 1, 2019, in conjunction with the closing of the Will Energy and White Star property acquisitions, to add two additional lendersbanks to the lender group, to provide for certain modifications to the Company’s minimum hedging covenants, cash requirements and increasefinancial covenants and adjust the borrowing base thereunderpursuant to $145 million. The borrowing base is subject tothe regularly scheduled semi-annual redeterminations and may also be adjusted by certain events, including the incurrence of any senior unsecured debt, material asset dispositions or liquidation of hedges in excess of certain thresholds. Theredetermination process. The semi-annual redeterminations will occur on or around May 1st and November 1st of each year. year. Upon the close of the Mid-Con Acquisition on January 21, 2021, our borrowing base increased to $130.0 million with an automatic $10.0 million stepdown in the borrowing base on March 31, 2021. On June 9, 2020,May 3, 2021, we entered into the SecondFifth Amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment redetermined the borrowing base at $95 million pursuant to the regularly scheduled redetermination process, which was in excess of borrowings outstanding. The Second Amendment also providesprovided for, among other things, further $10 million automatic reductionsan increase in ourthe Company’s borrowing base on eachfrom $120.0 million to $250.0 million, effective May 3, 2021, and expanded the bank group from nine to eleven banks. The Fifth Amendment also includes less restrictive hedge requirements and certain modifications to the financial covenants. See Item 1. Note 10 – “Long-Term Debt” for more information. As of June 30, 20202021, we had $69.0 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement and September 30, 2020. Accordingly, the$2.9 million in outstanding letters of credit, with borrowing base was $85 million asavailability of June 30, 2020. Should borrowings outstanding exceed the reduced borrowing base on the dates of those stepdowns in the borrowing base, we would need to repay any excess within a short period of time through additional sources of liquidity, such as monetization of a portion of our hedge portfolio or the debt or equity capital markets, as available. Although we do not expect to have borrowings in excess of the reduced borrowing base on September 30, 2020, there can be no assurance that such sources of capital will be available to us. approximately $178.1 million.
The Credit Agreement matures on September 17, 2024. As of June 30, 2020, the borrowing outstanding under the Credit Agreement was $79.1 million and $1.9 million in an outstanding letter of credit, and the borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement was $4.0 million.
The Credit Agreement contains customary and typical restrictive covenants. The Credit AgreementFifth Amendment reinstated the Current Ratio and Leverage Ratio requirements beginning as of June 30, 2021, and requires a Current Ratio of greater than or equal to 1.001.0:1.0 and a Leverage Ratio of less than or equal to 3.50, both as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Second Amendment includes a waiver of the Current Ratio requirement until the quarter ending March 31, 2022. Additionally, the Second Amendment provides for, among other things, the increase in the Applicable Margin grid on borrowings outstanding by 50 basis points, the implementation of an accounts payable aging reporting
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covenant, and the implementation of typical anti-cash hoarding provisions and a cash sweep requirement, in certain circumstances, with respect to a consolidated cash balance in excess of $5.0 million.3.25:1.0. As of June 30, 2020,2021, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Paycheck Protection Program Loan
On April 10, 2020, we entered into a promissory note evidencing an unsecured loan in the amount of approximately $3.4 million (the “PPP Loan”) made to the Company under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”). The PPP was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES ActAct”), signed into law on March 27, 2020, and is administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The PPP Loan to the Company is being made through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A and is included in “Long Term Debt”“Long-term debt” on ourthe Company’s consolidated balance sheet.
The PPP Loan was set to matures on the two-year anniversary of the funding date and bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.00% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments, less the amount of any potential forgiveness (discussed below), will commencecommenced after the six-month anniversary of the funding date. The promissory note evidencing the PPP Loan provides for customary events of default, including, among others, those relating to failure to make payment, bankruptcy, breaches of representations and material adverse effects. We may prepay the principal
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Under the terms of the CARES Act, PPP loan recipients can apply for and be granted forgiveness for all or a portion of the loans granted under the PPP, subject to an audit. Under the CARES Act, loan forgiveness is available, subject to limitations, for the sum of documented payroll costs, covered mortgage interest payments, covered rent payments and covered utilities during either: 1)(1) the eight-week period beginning on the funding date; or 2)(2) the 24-week period beginning on the funding date. Forgiveness is reduced if full-time employee headcount declines, or if salaries and wages for employees with salaries of $100,000 or less annually are reduced by more than 25%.
We intend to useutilized the PPP Loan amount for qualifying expenses during the 24-week coverage period, and expect to applyon July 12, 2021, submitted our updated application for forgiveness of all or part ofthe total amount outstanding under the PPP Loan in accordance with the updated application terms of the CARES Act and applicablerelated guidance. InOn August 6, 2021, we received notice from the event theSmall Business Administration that our PPP Loan or any portion thereof isloan was forgiven the amount forgiven is applied to outstanding principal.in its entirety.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Management’s Estimates
Significant accounting policies that we employ and information about the nature of our most critical accounting estimates, our assumptions or approach used and the effects of hypothetical changes in the material assumptions used to develop each estimate are presented in Item 1. Note 2 to our Financial Statements – “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of this report and in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – “Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Management’s Estimates” in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see Item 1. Note 2 to our Financial Statements – “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We may enter into off balance sheet arrangements that can give rise to off-balance sheet obligations. As of June 30, 2020,2021, our off balance sheet arrangements consistconsisted of delay rentals, surface damage payments and rental payments associated with salt water disposal contracts, as discussed in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
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Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of June 30, 2020.2021. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial and Accounting Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company is in the final stagesprocess of completing the integration ofintegrating the accounting for the operating results of the assets of Will Energyacquired in the Mid-Con Acquisition and White Starthe Silvertip Acquisition into the Company’s internal control structure over financial reporting, and in conjunction with that process, and where deemed appropriate or necessary, has incorporated controls similar to Company controls currently existing. As a result of these integration activities, certain controls have been evaluated and revised where deemed appropriate. ThereOther than such changes, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the threesix months ended June 30, 20202021 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
For a discussion of legal proceedings, see Item 1. Note 12 to our Financial Statements – “Commitments and Contingencies.”
ThereExcept as set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. of Part 1 of our 20192020 Form 10-K 10-K.
RISKS RELATING TO THE PENDING INDEPENDENCE MERGER
We may failto completethe Pending Independence Merger if certainrequired conditions,many of whichare outsideourcontrol,are not satisfied.
Completionof the Pending Independence Mergeris subjectto variouscustomaryclosingconditions,including,but not limitedto:
● | approvaland adoptionof the Pending Independence Mergeragreement (the “Transaction Agreement”) by our stockholders; |
● | the expirationor terminationof any applicablewaitingperiodunder the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended; |
● | the absenceof any orderof injunctionprohibitingthe consummationof the Pending Independence Merger; |
● | no materialadverseeffect (“MAE”) occurringwith respectto us or Independence; |
● | subjectto certainexceptionsand materialityand MAEstandards,the accuracyof the representations and warrantiesof the partiesto the Transaction Agreement; |
● | performanceand complianceby the partiesto the TransactionAgreementin allmaterialrespectswith agreementsand covenantscontainedin the TransactionAgreement;and |
● | the registrationstatementon Form S-4 will have becomeeffectiveunder the SecuritiesAct, and no stop ordersuspendingitseffectivenessmay be in effector threatened. |
Many of the conditionsto completionof the Pending Independence Mergerare not within our control,and Item 1A.we cannot predictwhen,or if, theseconditionswill be satisfied.If any of Part II theseconditions are not satisfiedor waived priorto January7, 2022, it is possiblethatthe TransactionAgreementmay be terminated.Although Contango and Independencehave agreedin the TransactionAgreementto use reasonable best efforts,they may not be able to satisfyor receivethe variousclosingconditionsand obtainthe necessary approvalsin a timelyfashionor at all.
Failure to completethe Pending Independence Merger could negativelyimpactour stock priceandfuture businesses andfinancialresults.
If the Pending Independence Merger is not completed,we will be subjectto severalrisks,includingthe following:
● | we may experience negative reactions from our customers, distributors, suppliers, vendors, landlords, joint venture partners and other business partners; |
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● | we may be liable to Independence under the terms and conditions of the Transaction Agreement, including a termination fee in certain circumstances; |
● | payment for certain costs relating to the Pending Independence Merger, whether or not the Pending Independence Merger is completed, such as legal, accounting, financial advisor and printing fees; |
● | negative reactions from the financial markets, including declines in the price of our stock due to the fact that current prices may reflect a market assumption that the Pending Independence Merger will be completed; |
● | diverted attention of company management to the Pending Independence Merger rather than to our operations and pursuit of other opportunities that could have been beneficial to us; and |
● | we may face litigation related to any failure to complete the Pending Independence Merger or related to any enforcement proceeding commenced against Contango to perform its obligations pursuant to the Transaction Agreement. |
If the Pending Independence Merger is not completed,the risksdescribedabove may materializeand they may have a material adverseeffecton our resultsof operations,cash flows, financialpositionand stock price.
Shares of Class Acommon stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of NewPubCo (“New PubCo Class A Common Stock”) receivedby ourstockholdersas a resultof the Pending Independence Merger will have differentrightsfromshares of ourcommon stock andwill have less influence over management.
Uponclosing of the Pending Independence Merger, our stockholderswill no longerbe stockholdersof Contango. Our stockholderswho receivethe mergerconsiderationwill becomestockholdersof IE PubCo Inc., a Delaware corporation (“New PubCo”), and theirrightsas NewPubCo stockholderswill be governed by the termsof NewPubCo’s charterand bylaws. There will be important differencesbetween the currentrightsof our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qstockholdersand the rightsto which such stockholderswill be entitledas NewPubCostockholders.Unlike commonequityin traditionalcorporatestructures,includingour existingstructure, holdersof NewPubCo’s commonstock will not vote for the period ended March 31, 2020.electionof directors. Asa result,holdersof NewPubCo’s commonstock will have lessabilityto influenceNewPubCo’s business than would the holdersof commonequityin a traditionalcorporatestructuresuch as ours.
Wewill be subjectto various uncertaintiesandcontractualrestrictionswhile the Pending Independence Merger is pending that could adversely affectourbusiness andoperations.
Uncertaintyabout the effectof the Pending Independence Merger on customers,suppliersand vendors may have an adverseeffect on our business,financialconditionand resultsof operations.It is possiblethatsome customers, suppliersand otherpersonswith whom we have businessrelationshipsmay delay or defercertainbusiness decisions,or mightdecideto seek to terminate,change or renegotiatetheirrelationshipwith us as a result of the Pending Independence Merger,which could negativelyaffectour financialresults,as well as the marketpriceof our stock, regardlessof whether the Pending Independence Merger is completed.
Additionally,under the termsof the TransactionAgreement,we are subjectto certainrestrictionson the conduct of ourbusinesspriorto completingthe Pending Independence Merger.The TransactionAgreement obligatesus to operate ourbusinessin the ordinarycourseconsistentwith past practiceand to use our reasonablebest effortsto preserveintactourbusinessorganization,preserveourassets,rightsand propertiesin good repairand condition,preserveourexistingrelationshipswith governmentalauthoritiesand preserveour relationshipswith customers,suppliers,contractors,licensors,licensees,distributorsand othershaving business dealingswith us. These restrictionscould preventContango frompursuingcertainbusinessopportunitiesthat arisepriorto the completion of the Pending Independence Merger and are outsidethe ordinarycourseof business.Such limitationscould negativelyaffectour businessesand operationspriorto the completionof the Transactions. “Transactions” as used herein shall mean the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreement.
Wemay have difficultyattracting,motivatingandretainingexecutivesandother employeesin lightof the Pending Independence Merger.
Uncertaintyabout the effectof the Pending Independence Mergeron our employeesmay impairourabilityto attract,retain and motivatepersonneluntilthe Pending Independence Merger is completed.Employeeretentionmay be particularlychallenging during the pendency of the Pending Independence Merger,as employeesmay feeluncertainabout theirfutureroleswith the combinedorganization.In addition,we may have to provideadditionalcompensationin order
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to retain employees.If employeesdepartbecauseof issuesrelatingto the uncertaintyand difficultyof integrationor a desirenot to becomeemployeesof the combinedcompany, the combinedcompany’sabilityto realizethe anticipatedbenefitsof the Transactionscould be adverselyaffected.
In connection with the Pending Independence Merger,Independence, Contangoand/or the combinedcompany may be required to take write-downs or write-offs,restructuringandimpairmentor other charges that could negativelyaffectthe business, assets,liabilities,prospects,outlook, financialconditionandresultsof operationsof Independence,Contangoand/or NewPubCo.
Although Independenceand Contango have conductedextensivedue diligencein connectionwith the Pending Independence Merger,we cannot assureyou thatthisdiligencerevealedallmaterialissuesthatmay be present,thatit would be possibleto uncover allmaterialissuesthrough a customaryamountof due diligence,or thatfactors outsideof Contango’s and Independence’scontrolwill not laterarise.Even if Contango’s and Independence’s due diligencesuccessfullyidentifiescertainrisks,unexpectedrisksmay ariseand previouslyknownrisksmay materializein a mannernot consistentwith Contango’s and Independence’spreliminaryriskanalysis.Further,as a resultof the Pending Independence Merger,purchaseaccounting,and the proposed operationof the combinedcompany going forward,Independence,Contango and/orthe combinedcompany may be requiredto take write-offsor write- downs,restructuringand impairmentor othercharges.Asa result,Independence,Contango and/orthe combined company may be forcedto write-downor write-offassets,restructureitsoperations,or incurimpairmentor other chargesthatcould negativelyaffectthe business,assets,liabilities,prospects,outlook, financialconditionand resultsof operationsof Independence,Contango and/orthe combinedcompany.
If the Pending Independence Merger,does not qualifyas a “reorganization”within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code,ourstockholdersmaybe requiredto pay substantialU.S.federalincometaxes.
The Pending Independence Merger is intendedto qualifyas a “reorganization”within the meaningof Section368(a) of the Code,and we intendto reportthe Pending Independence Mergerconsistentwith such qualification.
However, it is not a conditionto completethe Pending Independence Merger thatitbe treatedas a “reorganization,”and neitherNewPubConor Contango intends to obtaina rulingfromthe IRSwith respectto the tax consequencesof the mergers.If the IRSor a court determinesthatthe mergers,taken together,should not be treatedas a “reorganization”within the meaningof Section368(a)of the Code,a U.S.holderof our stockholders would generallyrecognizetaxablegain or loss upon the exchange of our common stock for NewPubCoClass ACommon Stock.
The Transaction Agreement limits our ability to pursue alternatives to the Pending Independence Merger and requires us, in specified circumstances, to pay a termination fee if we do so, which may discourage other bidders from making a favorable alternative transaction proposal.
The Transaction Agreement restricts our ability, subject to specified exceptions, from initiating, encouraging, soliciting or entering into discussions with any third party regarding alternative acquisition proposals. This prohibition limits Contango’s ability to pursue offers from other possible acquirers that may be superior from a financial point of view. In addition, if the Transaction Agreement is terminated under certain specified circumstances, we would be required to pay a $33,375,989 termination fee to Independence.
These provisions could discourage a potential third-party acquirer that might have an interest in acquiring all or a significant portion of our stock or assets from considering or proposing that acquisition, even if it were prepared to pay consideration with a higher per share cash or market value than the market value proposed to be received or realized in the Transactions. Similarly, these provisions might result in a potential third-party acquirer proposing to pay a lower price to our stockholders than it might otherwise have proposed to pay because of the added expense of the termination fee that may become payable in certain circumstances. If the Transaction Agreement is terminated and we determine to seek another business combination, we may not be able to negotiate a transaction with another party on terms comparable to, or better than, the terms of the Transactions.
We may be a target of securities class action and derivative lawsuits, which could result in substantial costs and may delay or prevent the Pending Independence Merger from being completed.
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Securities class action lawsuits and derivative lawsuits are often brought against public companies that have entered into acquisition, merger or other business combination agreements. Even if such a lawsuit is without merit, defending against these claims can result in substantial costs and divert management time and resources. An adverse judgment could result in monetary damages, which could have a negative impact on Contango’s and Independence’s respective liquidity and financial condition.
Lawsuits that may be brought against us could also seek, among other things, injunctive relief or other equitable relief, including a request to rescind parts of the Transaction Agreement already implemented and to otherwise enjoin the parties from consummating the Pending Independence Merger. One of the closing conditions to is that no order or injunction issued by any court or other governmental entity of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition has been entered and continues to be in effect and no law has been adopted or is effective, in either case, that prohibits or makes illegal the closing of the Pending Independence Merger. Consequently, if a plaintiff is successful in obtaining an injunction prohibiting completion of the Pending Independence Merger, that injunction may delay or prevent the Transactions from being completed within the expected timeframe or at all, which may adversely affect our business, financial position and results of operation. We, or Independence, may terminate the Transaction Agreement if any court of competent jurisdiction or other governmental entity issues any judgment, order, injunction, rule or decree, or takes any other action restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting any of the Transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreement, and such judgment, order, injunction, rule, decree or other action becomes final and nonappealable, so long as the party seeking to terminate the Transaction Agreement has used its reasonable best efforts to contest, appeal and remove such judgment, order, injunction, rule, decree, ruling or other action in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Agreement.
There can be no assurance that any of the defendants will be successful in the outcome of any potential lawsuits. The defense or settlement of any lawsuit or claim that remains unresolved at the time the Pending Independence Merger is completed may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
RISKS RELATED TO THE PENDING WIND RIVER BASIN ACQUISITION
We may be unable to integrate the assets purchased in the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition successfully or realize the anticipated benefits thereof.
On July 7, 2021, we entered into a purchase and sale agreement (the “PSA”) with Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP, Burlington Resources Trading LLC, ConocoPhillips Company, Inexco Oil Company and The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company LLC to acquire certain assets located in the Wind River Basin of Wyoming for a purchase price of $67.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The combination of independent businesses and assets is complex, costly and time consuming. Potential difficulties that we may encounter as part of the integration process include the following:
● | the inability to successfully combine and integrate these assets in a manner that permits us to achieve, on a timely basis or at all, the enhanced revenue opportunities and cost savings and other benefits and synergies anticipated to result from the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition; |
● | diversion of resources and management attention from our legacy business and the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition; |
● | complexities associated with managing the purchased assets, including the challenge of integrating complex systems, technology, networks and other assets in a seamless manner that minimizes any adverse impact on customers, suppliers, employees and other constituencies; |
● | the assumption of contractual obligations with less favorable or more restrictive terms; |
● | potential unknown liabilities and unforeseen increased expenses or delays associated with the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition; and |
● | the disruption of, or the loss of momentum in, our ongoing businesses or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies. |
Any of these issues could adversely affect our ability to maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and other constituencies or achieve the anticipated benefits of the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition, or could reduce our earnings or otherwise adversely affect our business and financial results.
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The Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition may not be completed and the PSA may be terminated in accordance with its terms. Failure to complete the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition could negatively impact the price of shares of our common stock, as well as our future business and financial results.
The Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to a number of conditions that must be satisfied, or waived, in each case prior to the completion of the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition. These conditions to the completion of the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition, some of which are beyond our control, may not be satisfied or waived in a timely manner or at all, and, accordingly, the Pending Wind River Basin Acquisition may be delayed or may not be completed. The PSA may also be terminated under certain circumstances. If the transactions contemplated by the PSA are not completed for any reason, our ongoing businesses and financial results may be adversely affected.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On May 18, 2021, the Company issued 170,345 shares of its common stock, in lieu of cash, as payment for $0.7 million in offshore prospect costs as part of the Company’s joint development agreement with Juneau Oil & Gas, LLC. Such securities were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in [Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
The Company withheld the following shares from employees during the quarter ended June 30, 20202021 for the payment of taxes due on shares of restricted stock that vested and were issued under its stock-based compensation plans:
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| | Total Number of | | Average Price | | Purchased as Part of | | | of Shares that May Yet | | |
Period |
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| Publicly Announced Program |
| | be Purchased Under Program |
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April 2021 | | 11,736 | | $ | 5.06 | | — | | $ | — | |
May 2021 | | — | | $ | — | | — | | $ | — | |
June 2021 | | 120,158 | | $ | 4.52 | | — | | $ | — | |
Total | | 131,894 | | $ | 4.57 | | — | | $ | 31.8 million (1) | |
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| | | | | | | Total Number of Shares | | | Approximate Dollar Value | |
| | Total Number of | | Average Price | | Purchased as Part of | | | of Shares that May Yet | | |
Period |
| Shares Withheld |
| Per Share |
| Publicly Announced Program |
| | be Purchased Under Program |
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April 2020 | | 12,498 | | $ | 1.63 | | — | | $ | — | |
May 2020 | | 1,310 | | $ | 1.91 | | — | | $ | — | |
June 2020 | | — | | $ | — | | — | | $ | — | |
Total | | 13,808 | | $ | 1.65 | | — | | $ | 31.8 million (1) | |
(1) | In September 2011, the Company’s board of directors approved a $50 million share repurchase program. All shares are to be purchased in the open market from time to time by the Company or through privately negotiated transactions. The purchases are subject to market conditions and certain volume, pricing and timing restrictions to minimize the impact of the purchases upon the market. The program does not have an expiration date. No shares were purchased for the quarter ended June 30, |
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
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104 | | The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).† |
* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
† | Filed herewith. |
†† | Furnished herewith. |
* Furnished herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | CONTANGO OIL & GAS COMPANY |
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Date: August | By: | | /s/ WILKIE S. COLYER |
| | | Wilkie S. Colyer |
| | | Chief Executive Officer |
| | | (Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: August | By: | | /s/ E. JOSEPH GRADY |
| | | E. Joseph Grady |
| | | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer |
| | | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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