UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM SB-2
ON
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Providence Resources, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas (State or jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | 1311 (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) | 06-1538201 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
5300 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg 1 Suite 240, Austin, Texas, 78746, (512) 970-2888
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
Lawyer's Aid Service, Inc., 408 West 17th Street, Ste. 101, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 474-2020
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
June 7, 2007 (the date of effectiveness of the registration statement)
(Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public)
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933 check the following box: þ
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Post-Effective Amendment to a Registration Statement, June 23, 2008
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
Explanatory Note
This Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form S-1 to a registration statement originally filed on Form SB-2, Commission file number 333-139832, and declared effective on June 7, 2007, is filed for the purpose of including information contained in the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, filed on April 7, 2008, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2008, filed on May 15, 2008.
The Offering: - Per Share Total Offering Price1 $ 0.50 $ 9,645,436.80 Proceeds2 $ 0.00 $ 0 Offering Expenses3 $ 0.0027 $ 52,288.84 ---- 1 The average weighted offering price of the shares and shares underlying warrants, estimated solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration fee (the proposed maximum offering price of the shares are $0.25, $0.72, and $1.00). The securities will be offered at the prevailing market price or in negotiated transactions 2 If the selling security holders exercise their warrants in full, Providence will receive $0.72 or $1.00 per share, an aggregate of approximately $6,470,457. 3 Offering expenses include legal, accounting, printing and related costs incurred in connection with this offering. | Providence Resources, Inc. registered a total of 12,669,920 shares of common stock and 6,523,150 shares underlying warrants to purchase shares of common stock. The common stock registered constitutes 21.03% of the issued and outstanding stock as of June 23, 2008. The securities were registered for resale on behalf of the security holders identified beginning on page 10. Security holders will determine whether to exercise their purchase warrants and the timing thereof. In addition, the security holders will determine the method for selling their common stock and the timing thereof. Providence’s common stock is quoted under the symbol “PVRS” on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board. |
This offering represents a registration of issued and outstanding shares and shares underlying warrants on behalf of certain security holders of Providence Resources, Inc. Owning Providence’s common stock involves a high degree of risk and the securities offered hereby are highly speculative.
See“RISK FACTORS”beginning on page 4 to read about risks.You should carefully consider these risks in holding shares of Providence’s common stock.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where such offer or sale is prohibited.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. Providence has not authorized any other person to provide you with information different from that contained in this prospectus. The information contained in this prospectus is complete and accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or the sale of any common stock. The prospectus is not an offer to sell, nor is it an offer to buy, common stock in any jurisdiction in which the offer or sale is not permitted.
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information and financial statements with related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
For purposes of this prospectus, unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, all references herein to “Providence,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “it,” and “its” refer to Providence Resources, Inc., a Texas corporation, and its subsidiaries.
The Business
Providence is involved in oil and gas exploration through its wholly owned subsidiary, Providence Exploration, LLC (“Providence Exploration”). We have oil and gas lease hold interests in Val Verde, Comanche, and Hamilton Counties, Texas. Oil and gas exploration and development activities are conducted for us by independent operators.
Over the next twelve months we intend to initiate drilling on the Val Verde County leases based upon the results of our final seismic analysis, which drilling will include multiple deep drilling targets for natural gas production anticipated to begin within the third quarter of 2008. We will also evaluate the prospect of further development of acreage that remains under lease in Comanche and Hamilton Counties.
Corporate Information
Providence was incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas on February 17, 1993. Our executive offices are located at 5300 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg 1 Suite 240, Austin, Texas, 78746, and our telephone number is (512) 970-2888. Providence’s registered statutory office is located at 408 West 17th Street, Ste. 101, Austin, Texas 78701.
The Offering
Securities offered by the selling security holders | Up to 12,669,920 shares of common stock, shares underlying 6,334,960 warrants exercisable at $1.00, and shares underlying 188,190 warrants exercisable at $0.72. |
Stock outstanding as of June 23, 2008 | 60,261,118 common shares. |
Terms of the Offering | The selling security holders will determine when and how they will sell the common stock offered in this prospectus. See Plan of Distribution. |
Use of proceeds | Providence will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of common stock by the selling security holders. Providence will receive approximately $6,470,457 if the selling security holders exercise all warrants hereby registered. |
Plan of Distribution
Providence registered a total of 12,669,920 shares of common stock and 6,523,150 shares underlying warrants to purchase common stock for resale on behalf of our selling security holders. The selling security holders or pledgees, donees, transferees, or other successors in interest selling shares received from a named selling security holder as a gift, partnership, distribution, or other non-sale-related transfer may sell the shares from time to time. Registration of the securities does not mean, however, that the securities have been or will be offered or sold as the selling security holders may decide not to sell all or any of the shares they are allowed to sell under this registration statement, and the warrants may not be exercised. The selling security holders have acted and will act independently of Providence in making any decision with respect to the timing, manner and size of each sale. Sales may be made on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (symbol “PVRS”) or otherwise, at prices related to the then current market price, or at privately negotiated prices.
Risk Factors
Investing in our stock involves certain risks. Please review the Risk Factors beginning on page 4.
Summary Financial Information
The following summary of financial information should be read together with Providence's financial statements along with their accompanying notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation included elsewhere within this prospectus.
The summary financial information for the periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 have been derived from Providence’s unaudited consolidated financial statements. The summary information for the period ended December 31, 2007 has been derived from Providence’s audited consolidated financial statements.
In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as audited consolidated financial statements and include all adjustments which consist only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements and results of operations for the periods presented.
Statement of Operations Summary
| Periods Ended March 31, | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2007 |
Sales | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
General and Administrative Expense | | (188,019) | | (220,469) | | (1,120,602) |
Loss from Operations | | (188,019) | | (220,469) | | (1,120,602) |
| | | | | | |
Minority Interest | | - | | - | | 33,956 |
Interest Expense | | (808,682) | | (68,400) | | (1,554,288) |
Debt conversion expense | | - | | - | | (162,444) |
Interest Income | | 454 | | 11,295 | | 25,828 |
Impairment of capital assets | | - | | - | | (19,390,826) |
Loss on disposal of assets | | - | | - | | (35,899) |
Net Loss | | (996,247) | | (277,574) | | (22,204,275) |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | - | | - | | (12) |
Net comprehensive income (loss) | | (996,247) | | (277,574) | | (22,204,263) |
| | | | | | |
Loss per share from continuing operations, basic and diluted | | (0.02) | | (0.01) | | (0.38) |
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.38) |
Balance Sheet Summary
| | | March 31, | | December 31, |
| | | 2008 | | 2007 |
Working Capital Deficit | | $ | 461,004 | $ | 2,247,566 |
| | | | | |
Current Assets | | | 1,374,730 | | 1,564,315 |
Property and equipment | | | 14,115,585 | | 14,115,585 |
Total other assets | | | - | | 20,399 |
Total Assets | | | 15,490,315 | | 15,700,299 |
| | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | 1,835,734 | | 3,811,881 |
Convertible Debentures | | | 3,320,000 | | 3,320,000 |
Long-term Convertible Promissory Notes | | | 1,433,315 | | 1,075,695 |
Long-term Notes Payable | | | 700,000 | | 200,000 |
Total Liabilities | | | 7,289,049 | | 8,407,576 |
| | | | | |
Minority Interest in Net Assets of Subsidiary | | | 150,973 | | 150,973 |
| | | | | |
Share capital | | | 47,165,499 | | 45,246,137 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | - | | 14,552 |
Deficit accumulated during the development stage | | | (39,115,206) | | (38,118,959) |
Shareholders' equity | | | 8,050,293 | | 7,141,750 |
| | | | | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 15,490,315 | $ | 15,700,299 |
RISK FACTORS
An investment in the securities registered hereby is highly speculative and involves a substantial degree of risk which should be considered only by persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. Investors should carefully consider each and every risk involved herein as well as all other information contained in this prospectus. Statements made in this prospectus may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the failure of Providence to meet future capital needs and complete intended internal development due to difficulty, impracticality and/or impossibility. If any of the following risks actually occur, Providence’s business, financial condition and operating results could be materially adversely affected.
Risks Related To Providence’s Business
Providence has a history of operating losses and such losses may continue in the future. Since Providence’s inception in 1993, our operations have resulted in a continuation of losses. We will continue to incur operating losses until such time as we begin producing oil and gas revenue, which may or may not eventuate. Should Providence fail to produce oil and gas revenue we may continue to operate at a loss and might never be profitable.
Providence has a history of uncertainty about continuing as a going concern. Providence’s audits for the periods ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 expressed substantial doubt as to its ability to continue as a going concern due to our dependence on financings as well as the accumulation of significant losses of $38,118,959 as of December 31, 2007 which amount increased to $39,115,206 as of March 31, 2008. Unless we are able to overcome our dependence on financings and begin to generate revenue from operations, our ability to continue as a going concern will be in jeopardy.
Providence has a limited operating history as an oil and gas exploration company.
Providence acquired Providence Exploration on September 29, 2006, which company first began oil and gas exploration operations during the fourth quarter of 2005. As such, our limited operating history in the oil and gas exploration sector provides an inadequate track record from which to base future projections of success.
Providence cannot represent that it will be successful in continuing operations.
Providence has not, to date, generated revenue from operations and may not generate revenue over the next twelve months. Should Providence be unable to realize revenue over the next twelve months, it will be forced to continue to raise capital to remain in operation. We have no commitments for the provision of additional capital and can offer no assurance that such capital will be available as necessary to sustain operations.
Risks Related to the Oil and Gas Industry
Oil and natural gas drilling and producing operations involve risks which could result in net losses.
Drilling activities are subject to many risks, including the risk that no commercially productive reservoirs will be discovered. Wells which we drill may not be productive, and, thus, we may not be able to recover all or any portion of our investment in such wells. Drilling for oil and natural gas may involve unprofitable efforts, not only from dry wells, but also from wells that are productive but do not produce sufficient net reserves to return a profit after deducting drilling, operating and other costs. The seismic data and other technologies which we use do not allow us to know conclusively prior to drilling a well that oil or natural gas is present or may be produced economically. The cost of drilling, completing and operating a well is often uncertain, and cost factors can reduce the feasibility of a project to produce a profit. Further, our drilling operations may be curtailed, delayed or canceled as a result of numerous factors, including:
| • | unexpected drilling conditions; |
| • | pressure or irregularities in formations; |
| • | equipment failures or accidents; |
| • | adverse weather conditions; |
| • | compliance with environmental and other governmental requirements; and |
| • | cost of, or shortages or delays in the availability of, drilling rigs, equipment and services. |
Our operations are subject to all the risks normally incident to the operation and development of oil and natural gas properties and the drilling of oil and natural gas wells, including:
| • | encountering well blowouts; |
| • | cratering and explosions; |
| • | formations with abnormal pressures resulting in uncontrollable flows of oil and natural gas; |
| • | brine or well fluids; and |
| • | release of contaminants into the environment and other environmental hazards and risks. |
The nature of these risks is such that some liabilities including environmental fines and penalties could exceed our ability to pay for the damages. We could incur significant costs due to these risks that could result in net losses.
Providence is subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations which could create liability for personal injuries, property damage, and environmental damages.
Exploration and development, exploitation, production and sale of oil and natural gas in the United States is subject to extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations, including complex tax laws and environmental laws and regulations. Existing laws or regulations, as currently interpreted or reinterpreted in the future, or future laws or regulations could harm Providence’s business, results of operations and financial condition. We may be required to make large expenditures to comply with environmental and other governmental regulations. Matters subject to regulation include oil and gas production and saltwater disposal operations and our processing, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, such as hydrocarbons and naturally occurring radioactive materials, discharge permits for drilling operations, spacing of wells, environmental protection, reports concerning operations, and taxation. Under these laws and regulations, we could be liable for personal injuries, property damage, oil spills, discharge of hazardous materials, reclamation costs, remediation, clean-up costs and other environmental damages.
Shortages of oil field equipment, services and qualified personnel could reduce Providence’s profit margin, cash flow and operating results.
The demand for qualified and experienced field personnel to drill wells and conduct field operations, geologists, geophysicists, engineers and other professionals in the oil and natural gas industry can fluctuate significantly, often in correlation with oil and natural gas prices, causing periodic shortages. There have also been shortages of drilling rigs and other equipment, as demand for rigs and equipment has increased along with the number of wells being drilled. These factors also cause significant increases in costs for equipment, services and personnel. Higher oil and natural gas prices generally stimulate increased demand and result in increased prices for drilling rigs, crews and associated supplies, equipment and services. We cannot be certain when or if we will experience these issues and these types of shortages or price increases which could significantly decrease any profit margin, cash flow and operating results on any particular well or restrict our ability to drill additional wells.
The results of Providence’s operations depend on the exploration and operational efforts of TRNCO Petroleum Corporation, Dawson Geophysical, Fairfield Industries, Harding Company and certain consultants, all of whom are third parties.
Exploration efforts through seismic exploration, processing and interpretation in Val Verde County have been provided by TRNCO Petroleum Corporation, Dawson Geophysical, Fairfield Industries, Sam Ting and Bill Purves, while drilling on the leases will be conducted by a third party. Exploration and operational efforts through seismic exploration, drilling and operation in Comanche and Hamilton Counties have been provided by Harding Company. Despite being experienced in their respective fields, our dependence on third parties to initiate, determine and conduct operations could impede our own prospect of success.
Oil and natural gas prices are volatile, and any substantial decrease in prices could cause Providence to continue to operate at a loss in the event that we are successful in producing oil and gas.
Our future financial condition, results of operations and the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties will depend primarily upon the prices we receive for production. Oil and natural gas prices historically have been volatile and are likely to continue to be volatile in the future. Our cash flow from operations will be highly dependent on the prices that we receive for oil and natural gas. This price volatility also affects the amount of cash flow available for capital expenditures and our ability to borrow money or raise additional capital. The prices for oil and natural gas are subject to a variety of additional factors that are beyond our control. These factors include:
| • | the level of consumer demand; |
| • | domestic governmental regulations and taxes; |
| • | the price and availability of alternative fuel sources; |
These factors and the volatility of the energy markets generally make it extremely difficult to predict future oil and natural gas price movements with any certainty. Declines in oil and natural gas prices would not only reduce future revenue, but could reduce the amount of oil and natural gas that we can produce economically and, as a result, could cause us to continue to operate at a loss. Should the oil and natural gas industry experience significant price declines, we may continue to operate at a loss even if we produce oil or gas.
Risks Related to Providence’s Stock
Providence will require additional capital funding.
Providence will require additional funds, either through equity offerings or debt placements to develop our operations. Such additional capital may result in dilution to our current shareholders. Our ability to meet short-term and long-term financial commitments depends on future cash. There can be no assurance that future income will generate sufficient funds to enable us to meet our financial commitments.
The market for our stock is limited and our stock price may be volatile.
The market for our common stock has been limited due to low trading volume and the small number of brokerage firms acting as market makers. Because of the limitations of our market and volatility of the market price of our stock, investors may face difficulties in selling shares at attractive prices when they want to. The average daily trading volume for our stock has varied significantly from week to week and from month to month, and the trading volume often varies widely from day to day.
Providence does not pay cash dividends.
Providence does not pay cash dividends. We have not paid any cash dividends since inception and have no intention of paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future dividends would be at the discretion of our board of directors and would depend on, among other things, future earnings, our operating and financial condition, our capital requirements, and general business conditions. Therefore, shareholders should not expect any type of cash flow from their investment.
We incur significant expenses as a result of being quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board, which may negatively impact our financial performance.
We incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses as a result of being listed on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as related rules implemented by the Commission, has required changes in corporate governance practices of public companies. We expect that compliance with these laws, rules and regulations, including compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as discussed in the following risk factor, may substantially increase our expenses, including our legal and accounting costs, and make some activities more time-consuming and costly. As a result, there may be a substantial increase in legal, accounting and certain other expenses in the future, which would negatively impact our financial performance and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Our internal controls over financial reporting may not be considered effective in the future, which could result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports and in turn have an adverse effect on our stock price.
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 we are required to furnish a report by our management on our internal controls over financial reporting. Such report must contain, among other matters, an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of the end of the year, including a statement as to whether or not our internal controls over financial reporting are effective. This assessment must include disclosure of any material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting identified by management. If we are unable to continue to assert that our internal controls are effective, our investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which in turn could cause our stock price to decline.
Providence’s shareholders may face significant restrictions on their stock.
Providence’s stock differs from many stocks in that it is a “penny stock.” The Commission has adopted a number of rules to regulate “penny stocks” including, but not limited to, those rules from the Securities Act as follows:
| 3a51-1 | which defines penny stock as, generally speaking, those securities which are not listed on either NASDAQ or a national securities exchange and are priced under $5, excluding securities of issuers that have net tangible assets greater than $2 million if they have been in operation at least three years, greater than $5 million if in operation less than three years, or average revenue of at least $6 million for the last three years; |
| 15g-1 | which outlines transactions by broker/dealers which are exempt from 15g-2 through 15g-6 as those whose commissions from traders are lower than 5% total commissions; |
| 15g-2 | which details that brokers must disclose risks of penny stock on Schedule 15G; |
| 15g-3 | which details that broker/dealers must disclose quotes and other information relating to the penny stock market; |
| 15g-4 | which explains that compensation of broker/dealers must be disclosed; |
| 15g-5 | which explains that compensation of persons associated in connection with penny stock sales must be disclosed; |
| 15g-6 | which outlines that broker/dealers must send out monthly account statements; and |
| 15g-9 | which defines sales practice requirements. |
Since Providence’s securities constitute a “penny stock” within the meaning of the rules, the rules would apply to us and our securities. Because these rules provide regulatory burdens upon broker-dealers, they may affect the ability of shareholders to sell their securities in any market that may develop; the rules themselves may limit the market for penny stocks. Additionally, the market among dealers may not be active. Investors in penny stock often are unable to sell stock back to the dealer that sold them the stock. The mark-ups or commissions charged by the broker-dealers may be greater than any profit a seller may make. Because of large dealer spreads, investors may be unable to sell the stock immediately back to the dealer at the same price the dealer sold the stock to the investor. In some cases, the stock may fall quickly in value. Investors may be unable to reap any profit from any sale of the stock, if they can sell it at all.
Shareholders should be aware that, according to Commission Release No. 34-29093 dated April 17, 1991, the market for penny stocks has suffered from patterns of fraud and abuse. These patterns include:
| • | control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; |
| • | manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; |
| • | “boiler room” practices involving high pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; |
| • | excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by selling broker-dealers; and |
| • | the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the inevitable collapse of those prices with consequent investor losses. |
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
When used in this prospectus, the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The outcomes expressed in such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including the risks described in this Risk Factors section. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements. Providence also undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
USE OF PROCEEDS
All proceeds from the sale of the common shares by the selling security holders will go to the selling security holders who offer and sell their shares. Providence will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common shares by the selling security holders. However, we will receive approximately $6,470,457 if the selling security holders exercise their warrants in full. The warrant holders may exercise their warrants at any time until their expiration, as further described in the Description of Securities section. Since the warrant holders may exercise the purchase warrants in their own discretion, we cannot plan on any specific uses of proceeds beyond the application of proceeds to general corporate purposes.
Providence bore all expenses incident to the registration of the shares of common stock under federal and state securities laws other than expenses incident to the delivery of the shares sold and to be sold by the selling security holders. Any transfer taxes payable on the shares sold or to be sold by the selling security holders and any commissions and discounts payable to underwriters, agents, brokers or dealers has been and will be paid by the selling security holders.
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
The selling security holders will determine at what price they may sell the offered shares, and such sales may be made at prevailing market prices, or at privately negotiated prices.
SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS
As of June 23, 2008, 60,261,118 common shares of Providence’s common stock are held of record by 243 shareholders.
The following tables set forth the names of the selling security holders and the number of shares of common stock and warrants to purchase shares of common stock owned beneficially by each selling security holder as of the date of the effectiveness of the registration statement, June 7, 2007. Except as may be identified in the tables, none of the selling security holders have, or within the past three years have had, any position, office or material relationship with Providence or any of our predecessors or affiliates. The tables have been prepared based upon information furnished to Providence by or on behalf of the selling security holders.
The selling security holders may sell all, some, or none of the securities listed below. Providence cannot provide any estimate of the number of securities that any of the selling security holders will hold in the future. The securities (including those shares to be issued upon exercise of the warrants) beneficially owned by each of the selling security holders are being registered to permit public secondary trading, and the selling security holders may offer these shares for resale from time to time. See Plan of Distribution.
For purposes of the following tables, beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Commission, and includes voting power and investment power with respect to such shares. All percentages are approximate. As explained below under Plan of Distribution, Providence has agreed to bear certain expenses (other than broker discounts and commissions, if any) in connection with the registration statement, which includes this prospectus. Further information concerning all of the following selling security holders and securities is listed under the section title Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities, below. The following table’s warrant exercise price is $1.00. None of the security holders in the following table are broker-dealers.
Security Holder (natural persons with power to vote or to dispose of the securities offered) | Position or Material Relationship | Number of Shares Held Before the Offering | Number of Warrants Held Before the Offering | Number of Shares Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Number of Shares Underlying Warrants Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Percentage of Shares Owned By the Selling Security Holders After the Offering1 |
Roman Sandmayr | None | 60,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 | 30,000 | - |
Roland Wiesmann | None | 25,000 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 12,500 | - |
Markus Wassmer | None | 40,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 | - |
Heidi Haefeli | None | 80,000 | 40,000 | 80,000 | 40,000 | - |
Roger Curchod | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Security Holder (natural persons with power to vote or to dispose of the securities offered) | Position or Material Relationship | Number of Shares Held Before the Offering | Number of Warrants Held Before the Offering | Number of Shares Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Number of Shares Underlying Warrants Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Percentage of Shares Owned By the Selling Security Holders After the Offering1 |
Westwood Trading Ltd. (Oliver Chaponnier) | None | 170,000 | 85,000 | 170,000 | 85,000 | - |
Brigadoon Investments Ltd. (Marco Montanari Fuer) | None | 150,000 | 75,000 | 150,000 | 75,000 | - |
Dr. Harvey Glicker2 | None | 83,300 | 41,650 | 83,300 | 41,650 | - |
Victor T. Aellen3 | None | 16,000 | 8,000 | 16,000 | 8,000 | - |
Hans Peter Stocker | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Hansruedi Schumacher | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Daniel Beck | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Dr. Marc-Andre Schwab | None | 60,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 | 30,000 | - |
Dieter Schaerer | None | 250,000 | 40,000 | 80,000 | 40,000 | - |
Klimkin Associated SA3 (Karl-Heinz Hemmerle) | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Elsbeth Russenberger | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Steve Nelson | None | 40,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 | - |
Global Leveraged Investment (Christian Diem) | None | 300,000 | 150,000 | 300,000 | 150,000 | - |
Global Undervalued Investment (George Scherrer) 4 | None | 450,000 | 225,000 | 450,000 | 225,000 | - |
George Scherrer 4 | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Ilse Kaufmann | None | 85,000 | 42,500 | 85,000 | 42,500 | - |
Germal GmbH (Andreas Thoenig) | None | 250,000 | 125,000 | 250,000 | 125,000 | - |
Martin Alex Murbach | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Bruce Colgin | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Crenshaw Family Partnership, Ltd. (Kirby Crenshaw) 3 | None | 333,330 | 166,665 | 333,330 | 166,665 | - |
Security Holder (natural persons with power to vote or to dispose of the securities offered) | Position or Material Relationship | Number of Shares Held Before the Offering | Number of Warrants Held Before the Offering | Number of Shares Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Number of Shares Underlying Warrants Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Percentage of Shares Owned By the Selling Security Holders After the Offering1 |
Theodore L. Rhyne | None | 15,000 | 7,500 | 15,000 | 7,500 | - |
Southwest Securities, Inc. FBO Steve Nelson IRA3 | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Southwest Securities, Inc. FBO Mishawn M. Nelson IRA3 | None | 30,000 | 15,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 | - |
Wyler Esther | None | 70,000 | 35,000 | 70,000 | 35,000 | - |
James R. Foster | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Daryl. M. Anderson | None | 25,000 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 12,500 | - |
Peter Kubin and Marie Kubin | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Paul D. Stewart | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
William Marc and Elizabeth Brogdon Hill | None | 166,680 | 83,340 | 166,680 | 83,340 | - |
Willowbend Ventures, LP (Jeffrey Wohlwend) | None | 166,680 | 83,340 | 166,680 | 83,340 | - |
David Hunter | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Michael Crabtree | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Meera Khedkar | None | 8,500 | 4,250 | 8,500 | 4,250 | - |
Nicolas Mathys | None | 3,366,670 | 833,335 | 1,666,670 | 833,335 | 5.59% |
Randall A. Crenshaw | None | 500,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | 250,000 | - |
Spiral Bridge Family Limited Partnership (Robert Fenell) | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Rodney Robert Martin | None | 33,330 | 16,665 | 33,330 | 16,665 | - |
Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd (Swiss private bank owners) | None | 380,000 | 190,000 | 380,000 | 190,000 | - |
Niconsult GmbH (Nico Civelli) | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Patrick Meier | None | 53,000 | 26,500 | 53,000 | 26,500 | - |
Joseph Simone2 | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Security Holder (natural persons with power to vote or to dispose of the securities offered) | Position or Material Relationship | Number of Shares Held Before the Offering | Number of Warrants Held Before the Offering | Number of Shares Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Number of Shares Underlying Warrants Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Percentage of Shares Owned By the Selling Security Holders After the Offering1 |
Kenneth W. Mullane | None | 10,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | - |
Peter E. Kenefick | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Chris J. Kaskow3 | None | 60,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 | 30,000 | - |
Sharad Khedkar | None | 25,000 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 12,500 | - |
Billie H. & Georgia M. Hill | None | 25,000 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 12,500 | - |
Hernan P. & Beverly Puentes | None | 10,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | - |
Vladimir Mitrovic | None | 10,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | - |
Samuel Weir | None | 66,660 | 33,330 | 66,660 | 33,330 | - |
David J. Serra | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Rebecca L. Gettemy | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Michael J. Schneider | None | 33,330 | 16,665 | 33,330 | 16,665 | - |
Joseph C. Bork | None | 16,670 | 8,335 | 16,670 | 8,335 | - |
Curry Plumbing And Heating (Brent Curry) | None | 33,330 | 16,665 | 33,330 | 16,665 | - |
Katy M. Chen | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Sally M. Chen | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Gen Liang Shi | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Jerry Hart | None | 41,670 | 20,835 | 41,670 | 20,835 | - |
Harold Milbrodt | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Thomas E. Jordan | None | 35,000 | 17,500 | 35,000 | 17,500 | - |
Christoph Oeschger | None | 25,000 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 12,500 | - |
Finter Bank Zurich (Swiss private bank owners) | None | 860,000 | 430,000 | 860,000 | 430,000 | 1.43% |
Dr. Robert. M. Squire M.D | None | 30,000 | 15,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 | - |
Alan Miller | None | 40,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 | - |
Randy Clarkson | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Security Holder (natural persons with power to vote or to dispose of the securities offered) | Position or Material Relationship | Number of Shares Held Before the Offering | Number of Warrants Held Before the Offering | Number of Shares Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Number of Shares Underlying Warrants Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Percentage of Shares Owned By the Selling Security Holders After the Offering1 |
Dr. Frank M. Andrews3 | None | 35,000 | 17,500 | 35,000 | 17,500 | - |
Kim Davies Roth IRA | None | 40,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 | - |
Michelle Maggio | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Kate Mcknight | None | 60,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 | 30,000 | - |
Stanley Fineberg | None | 25,000 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 12,500 | - |
Harolyn and Harvey Glicker2 | None | 25,000 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 12,500 | - |
Charles Hough | None | 33,330 | 16,665 | 33,330 | 16,665 | - |
Steve Hamilton | None | 16,670 | 8,335 | 16,670 | 8,335 | - |
Clarie Spencer | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Berkeley Alliance Capital Circle (Edward Lu) | None | 33,330 | 16,665 | 33,330 | 16,665 | - |
Barry Davis Roth IRA | None | 340,000 | 170,000 | 340,000 | 170,000 | - |
TTASSB Partners (Thomas Sweeney) | None | 70,000 | 35,000 | 70,000 | 35,000 | - |
Nachum Y. Klar | None | 10,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | - |
Robert Patch Jr. | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Alfred Berg | None | 166,670 | 83,335 | 166,670 | 83,335 | - |
Wayne A. Reuter | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Theodore T. Magel | None | 16,670 | 8,335 | 16,670 | 8,335 | - |
David Hunter | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Charles B. Crowell | Former Director | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Frank Andrews3 | None | 10,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | - |
Barry Donnell | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Elite Trading, LLC (Adam Green) | None | 416,700 | 208,350 | 416,700 | 208,350 | - |
Bennett Bovarnick | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Michael Swanson | None | 2,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | - |
Security Holder (natural persons with power to vote or to dispose of the securities offered) | Position or Material Relationship | Number of Shares Held Before the Offering | Number of Warrants Held Before the Offering | Number of Shares Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Number of Shares Underlying Warrants Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Percentage of Shares Owned By the Selling Security Holders After the Offering1 |
Brad Holland | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Middlemarch Partners Limited (Cecilia Kershaw) | None | 100,000 | 0 | 100,000 | 0 | - |
Brant Investments Limited for Middlemarch Partners Limited | None | 0 | 50,000 | 0 | 50,000 | - |
Joshua Klar | None | 86,700 | 43,350 | 86,700 | 43,350 | - |
David Klar | None | 16,700 | 8,350 | 16,700 | 8,350 | - |
Joseph Sorrentino | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Bank Vontobel AG (Swiss private bank owners) | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Crenshaw Family Partnership, Ltd. (Kirby Crenshaw) 3 | None | 166,670 | 83,335 | 166,670 | 83,335 | - |
Mary Contini | None | 15,000 | 7,500 | 15,000 | 7,500 | - |
Mauricio A Platacuadros | None | 33,330 | 16,665 | 33,330 | 16,665 | - |
Tom Vaughn3 | None | 33,330 | 16,665 | 33,330 | 16,665 | - |
Harvey Glicker2 | None | 25,000 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 12,500 | - |
Herbert Naiztat | None | 16,000 | 8,000 | 16,000 | 8,000 | - |
Alfred Berg | None | 250,000 | 125,000 | 250,000 | 125,000 | - |
Charles Wronski | None | 30,000 | 15,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 | - |
Southwest Securities, Inc. FBO Steve Nelson IRA3 | None | 15,000 | 7,500 | 15,000 | 7,500 | - |
Southwest Securities, Inc. FBO Mishawn M. Nelson IRA3 | None | 15,000 | 7,500 | 15,000 | 7,500 | - |
Charles Harbey | None | 16,670 | 8,335 | 16,670 | 8,335 | - |
Kevin McKnight | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Nasim Nasir | None | 16,670 | 8,335 | 16,670 | 8,335 | - |
Security Holder (natural persons with power to vote or to dispose of the securities offered) | Position or Material Relationship | Number of Shares Held Before the Offering | Number of Warrants Held Before the Offering | Number of Shares Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Number of Shares Underlying Warrants Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Percentage of Shares Owned By the Selling Security Holders After the Offering1 |
Peter Santamaria | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Sherman Dreiseszun | None | 41,670 | 20,835 | 41,670 | 20,835 | - |
Dennis Estrada | None | 16,670 | 8,335 | 16,670 | 8,335 | - |
Jerald Gunnelson | None | 83,340 | 41,670 | 83,340 | 41,670 | - |
P J Noble | None | 25,000 | 12,500 | 25,000 | 12,500 | - |
Rick Riley | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Nelson Canache | None | 92,000 | 46,000 | 92,000 | 46,000 | - |
Mauricio A Platacuadros3 | None | 16,670 | 8,335 | 16,670 | 8,335 | - |
Joseph Simone2 | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Benjamin Fakheri | None | 10,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | - |
Angela K. Holahan | None | 16,670 | 8,335 | 16,670 | 8,335 | - |
Ernest G. Ianetti | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Victor T. Aellen | None | 8,000 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,000 | - |
Leonard M. Rhoades | None | 16,000 | 8,000 | 16,000 | 8,000 | - |
David Iannacconi | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Chris J. Kaskow3 | None | 60,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 | 30,000 | - |
Tom Vaughn3 | None | 83,340 | 41,670 | 83,340 | 41,670 | - |
Mathew Todd Frailey | None | 30,000 | 15,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 | - |
Joseph Simone2 | None | 60,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 | 30,000 | - |
Robert Katan | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
David Vezzetti | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Y. Shmuel Herz | None | 16,670 | 8,335 | 16,670 | 8,335 | - |
Sean Hajo | None | 30,000 | 15,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 | - |
Michael J. Simone3 | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Randolph Wallace | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Joseph Hope | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Arno Gassner | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Security Holder (natural persons with power to vote or to dispose of the securities offered) | Position or Material Relationship | Number of Shares Held Before the Offering | Number of Warrants Held Before the Offering | Number of Shares Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Number of Shares Underlying Warrants Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Percentage of Shares Owned By the Selling Security Holders After the Offering1 |
Wayne Todd Ervin | None | 83,000 | 41,500 | 83,000 | 41,500 | - |
V K Mullins | None | 10,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | - |
Carol H Cassidy | None | 10,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | - |
Sueperior Investments LLC (Susan DeMarco) | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Klimkin Associated SA (Karl-Heinz Hemmerle) 3 | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Stewart Kennedy3 | None | 10,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | - |
Dominik Zehnder | None | 20,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | - |
Michael J. Simone3 | None | 50,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | - |
Michael Monaco | None | 100,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | - |
Stewart Kennedy3 | None | 40,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 | - |
Antonio Herrero | None | 83,300 | 41,650 | 83,300 | 41,650 | - |
Carla and Mark Coyle | None | 15,000 | 7,500 | 15,000 | 7,500 | - |
Victoria Stapleton | None | 10,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | - |
Laurence Maguire | None | 17,000 | 8,500 | 17,000 | 8,500 | - |
Michael B. Oring | None | 140,000 | 70,000 | 140,000 | 70,000 | - |
| 2 | Purchased shares under the offering on three occasions: |
| Harvey and Harolyn Glicker for a total of 133,300 shares |
| Joseph Simone for a total of 210,000 shares |
| 3 | Purchased shares under the offering on two occasions: |
| Victor T. Aellen for a total of 24,000 shares |
| Klimkin Associated SA for a total of 150,000 shares |
| Crenshaw Family Partnership, Ltd. for a total of 500,000 shares |
| Southwest Securities, Inc. FBO Steve Nelson IRA for a total of 35,000 shares |
| Southwest Securities, Inc. FBO Mishawn M. Nelson IRA for a total of 45,000 shares |
| Dr. Frank M. Andrews for a total of 45,000 shares |
| Tom Vaughn for a total of 116,670 shares |
| Chris J. Kaskow for a total of 120,000 shares |
| Mauricio A Platacuadros for a total of 50,000 shares |
| Michael J. Simone for a total of 150,000 shares |
| Stewart Kennedy for a total of 50,000 shares |
| 4 | Global Undervalued Investment (with George Scherrer as voting power) and George Scherrer purchased |
| shares under the offering |
The following selling security holders are broker-dealers. These security holders are not underwriters. These security holders obtained their respective securities as commissions on the above offering. The following table’s warrant exercise price is $0.72.
Security Holder (natural persons with power to vote or to dispose of the securities offered) | Position or Material Relationship | Number of Shares Held Before the Offering | Number of Warrants Held Before the Offering | Number of Shares Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Number of Shares Underlying Warrants Offered for the Selling Security Holder Accounts | Percentage of Shares Owned By the Selling Security Holders After the Offering1 |
CR Innovations AG (Christian Russenberger) | Director | 0 | 122,640 | 0 | 122,640 | - |
JTE Finanz AG (Joe Eberhard1) | None | 0 | 35,700 | 0 | 35,700 | - |
Chris Trina | None | 0 | 7,350 | 0 | 7,350 | - |
Quentin Bischoff | None | 0 | 1,500 | 0 | 1,500 | - |
Todd McKnight | None | 0 | 21,000 | 0 | 21,000 | - |
| 1 | Joe Eberhard owns 400,000 shares |
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
Providence registered a total of 19,193,070 shares of common stock and shares underlying warrants to purchase common stock for resale on behalf of our selling security holders. The selling security holders or pledgees, donees, transferees or other successors in interest selling shares received from a named selling security holder as a gift, partnership distribution or other non-sale-related transfer may sell the shares from time to time. Registration of the common stock does not mean, however, that the common stock will be offered or sold. The selling security holders may also decide not to sell all or any of the shares they are allowed to sell under this registration statement.
The selling security holders have acted and will act independently of Providence in making any decision with respect to the timing, manner and size of each sale. The sales may be made in negotiated transactions or on the over-the-counter market at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. The selling security holders could effect such transactions by selling the shares to or through broker-dealers by one or more of, or a combination of, the following mechanisms:
| • | a block trade in which the broker-dealer so engaged attempts to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction, |
| • | purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by such broker-dealer for its account pursuant to this registration statement, |
| • | an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of such exchange, |
| • | ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker solicits purchasers, and |
| • | privately negotiated transactions. |
Providence will file additional post-effective amendments to this registration statement as required, to include any additional or changed material information pertinent to this plan of distribution or any facts or events, which individually or together represent a fundamental change in the information contained in this registration statement. Further, Providence’s responsibilities will include the obligation to file a post-effective amendment to this registration statement upon being notified by a selling security holder that any material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of shares through a block trade, special offering, exchange distribution or secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker-dealer.
Post-effective amendment will disclose:
| • | the name of each such selling shareholder and the participating broker-dealer, |
| • | the number of shares involved, |
| • | the price at which such shares will be sold, |
| • | the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to such broker-dealer, where applicable, |
| • | that such broker-dealer did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out or incorporated by reference in this registration statement, and |
| • | additional facts material to the transaction. |
The selling security holders could enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers in connection with distributions of Providence’s common stock or otherwise. Pursuant to such transactions, broker-dealers could engage in short sales of the shares in the course of hedging the positions they assume with selling security holders. The selling security holders could also sell shares short and redeliver Providence’s common stock to close out such short positions. The selling security holders could enter into an option or other transactions with broker-dealers which require the delivery to the broker-dealer of Providence’s common stock. The broker-dealer could then resell or otherwise transfer such shares pursuant to this registration statement. The selling security holders could also loan or pledge the shares to a broker-dealer. The broker-dealer may sell common stock so loaned, or upon default the broker-dealer may sell the pledged shares pursuant to this registration statement.
Broker-dealers or agents may receive compensation in the form of commissions, discounts or concessions from the selling security holders. Broker-dealers or agents may also receive compensation from the purchasers of Providence’s common stock for whom they act as agents or to whom they sell as principals, or both. Compensation as to a particular broker-dealer might be in excess of customary commissions and will be in amounts to be negotiated in connection with our common stock.
Selling security holders, broker-dealers and agents may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with the sale of the shares. Accordingly, any commission, discount or concession received by them and any profit on the resale of Providence’s common stock purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting discounts or commissions under the Securities Act. Since the selling security holders may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act, the selling security holders will be subject to the registration statement delivery requirements of the Securities Act. Further, any securities covered by this registration statement which qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act may be sold under Rule 144 rather than pursuant to this registration statement.
The selling security holders have advised Providence that they have not entered into any agreements, understandings or arrangements with any underwriters or broker-dealers regarding the sale of their securities. No underwriter or coordinating broker is acting in connection with the proposed sale of shares by the selling security holders.
Providence’s common stock may be sold only through registered or licensed brokers if required under applicable state securities laws. Further, in certain states, our common stock can not be sold unless registered or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available and met.
Under the applicable rules and regulations of the Exchange Act, any person engaged in the distribution of Providence’s common stock may not simultaneously engage in market making activities with respect to Providence’s shares for a period of five business days prior to the commencement of such distribution. Further, each selling security holder will be subject to the applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the associated rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, including Regulation M, which provisions limit the timing of purchases and sales of shares of Providence’s common stock by the selling security holders. Providence will make copies of this registration statement available to the selling security holders and have informed them of the need for delivery of copies of this registration statement to purchasers at or prior to the time of any sale of our common stock.
Providence will bear all costs, expenses and fees in connection with the registration of our common stock. The selling security holders will bear all commissions and discounts, if any, attributable to the sales of shares. The selling security holders may agree to indemnify any broker-dealer or agent that participates in transactions involving sales of the shares against certain liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Providence is not a party to any pending legal proceeding or litigation. Further, Providence’s officers and directors know of no legal proceedings against them or Providence’s business being contemplated by any governmental authority.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
The following table sets forth the name, age and position of each director and executive officer of Providence:
Name | Age | Year Elected/Appointed | Positions Held |
Gilbert Burciaga | 54 | 2007 | CEO, CFO, PAO, and Director |
Markus Müller | 49 | 2003 | Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Nora Coccaro | 51 | 1999 | Director |
Christian Russenberger | 40 | 2008 | Director |
Gilbert Burciaga was appointed as Providence’s chief executive officer, chief financial officer, principal accounting officer, and director on July 2, 2007.
Mr. Burciaga is currently a director of Miller Energy, LLC, a privately owned oil and gas company based in Lafayette, Louisiana with interests in the Barnett Shale in the Fort Worth area, as well as the chairman/chief executive officer of Miller Energy, LLC’s gas marketing company, Vintage Gas Marketing, LLC. Mr. Burciaga has been involved in the natural gas supply and marketing business for over 25 years in which time he was a founding member of Dynegy, Inc. Mr. Burciaga served as one of six senior vice-presidents involved in the startup and development of Dynegy, which became a Fortune 500 trading company. Between 1992 and 1997, Mr. Burciaga was the president of NGC Energy Resources, a division of Dynegy. NGC Energy Resources focused on the acquisition and operation of downstream assets.
Markus Müller was appointed to Providence’s board of directors on May 28, 2003.
Mr. Müller currently acts as a director of Scherrer & Partner Portfolio Management AG Zurich and of First Equity Securities AG Zurich. He has held these positions since August of 2000. Both companies are involved in asset management for private clients and manage investment funds. Prior to Mr. Müller’s current engagements, he acted as a director of Jefferies (Switzerland) AG Zurich and as the managing director of Jefferies Management AG Zug (Switzerland) from 1995 until 2000. The Jefferies companies are also involved in asset management for private clients.
Nora Coccaro was appointed to Providence’s board of directors on November 16, 1999.
Ms. Coccaro attended medical school at the University of Uruguay before becoming involved in the management of public entities. Ms. Coccaro serves with the following companies: (i) an officer and director (November 2005 to present) of ASP Ventures, Inc., an OTC: BB quoted company without operations; (ii) an officer and director (December 2005 to present) of Newtech Resources, Inc., an OTC: BB quoted company without operations; and (iii) an officer and director (March 2007 to present) of Enwin Resources, Inc, an OTC: BB quoted company without operations.
Ms. Coccaro has also served as follows: (i) an officer and director (January 2000 to June 2007) of Sibling Entertainment Corp. (formerly Sona Development Corp.) an OTC: BB quoted company formerly without operations; (ii) an officer and director (February 2000 to January 2004) of SunVesta Inc. (formerly OpenLimit, Inc.), an OTC: BB quoted company formerly involved in credit card encryption technology; and (iii) a director (February 2004 to March 2007) of Solar Energy Limited, an OTC:BB quoted company involved in the development of alternative sources of energy.
Between September 1998 and December 2005 Ms. Coccaro acted as the Consul of Uruguay to Western Canada.
Christian Russenberger was appointed to Providence’s board of directors on March 31, 2008.
Mr. Russenberger is the sole owner and director of CR Innovations Holding AG, CR Innovations AG (financial consulting), Global Project Finance AG (long term investments), T2MConnect International AG (telecom operations) and Satellutions GmbH (telecom operations). Since 2004 Mr. Russenberger has been involved in the management and direction of each of these companies. Prior to his current experience Mr. Russenberger worked with Finter Bank in Zurich, Switzerland (from 1993 to 2004) as a relationship manager and analyst. Before joining Finter Bank, Mr. Russenberger worked in Zurich as an analyst with Anlage-und Kreditbank AKB (from 1991 to 1993) and Bank Leu AG (from 1990 to 1991).
No persons other than executive officers or directors of Providence are expected to make any significant contributions to management.
Term of Office
Our directors are appointed for staggered terms of one (1) year, two (2) years and three (3) years to hold office until the next annual meeting of our shareholders or until removed from office in accordance with our bylaws. Our executive officers are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until removed by the board. Family RelationshipsThere are no family relationships between or among the directors or executive officers
Director Independence
Providence is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board inter-dealer quotation system, which does not have director independence requirements. However, for purposes of determining director independence, we have applied the definitions set out in NASDAQ Rule 4200(a)(15). NASDAQ Rule 4200(a)(15) states that a director is not considered to be independent if he or she is also an executive officer or employee of the corporation. Accordingly, we consider Mr. Russenberger to be an independent director.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
To the best of our knowledge, during the past five years, none of the following occurred with respect to a present or former director, executive officer, or employee: (1) any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time; (2) any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offences); (3) being subject to any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his or her involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; and (4) being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Commission or the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended or vacated.
Board of Directors Committees
The board of directors has not established an audit committee. An audit committee typically reviews, acts on and reports to the board of directors with respect to various auditing and accounting matters, including the recommendations and performance of independent auditors, the scope of the annual audits, fees to be paid to the independent auditors, and internal accounting and financial control policies and procedures. Certain stock exchanges currently require companies to adopt a formal written charter that establishes an audit committee that specifies the scope of an audit committee’s responsibilities and the means by which it carries out those responsibilities. In order to be listed on any of these exchanges, Providence will be required to establish an audit committee. The board of directors has not established a compensation committee.
Director Compensation
Non-employee directors are currently compensated for attending meetings and all directors are reimbursed for out-of-pocket costs incurred in connection with meetings. We also had a consulting agreement with the chairman of our board of directors for the rendition of services pertinent to our operation (see the Summary Compensation Table, below) that terminated effective March 31, 2008.
The following table provides summary information for the years 2008 and 2007 concerning cash and non-cash compensation paid or accrued by Providence to or on behalf of our directors.
Summary Compensation Table |
Name | Year | Fees earned or paid in cash ($) | Stock awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-equity incentive plan compensation ($) | Nonqualified deferred compensation ($) | All other compensation ($) | Total ($) |
Markus Müller | 20081 20072 | 2,000 - | 22,500 90,000 | - - | - - | - - | - - | 24,500 90,000 |
Christian Russenberger | 20083 | 2,500 | - | - | - | - | - | 2,500 |
1 | Pursuant to a consulting agreement terminated on March 31, 2008, paid with 150,000 shares of our common stock. |
2 | Pursuant to a consulting agreement, paid with 600,000 shares of our common stock. |
3 | Appointed to the board of directors on March 31, 2008. |
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the ownership of Providence’s 60,261,118 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of June 23, 2008, with respect to: (i) all directors; (ii) each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of our common stock; and (iii) our directors and executive officers as a group.
Names and Addresses of Managers and Beneficial Owners | Title of Class | Number of Shares | Percent of Class |
Gilbert Burciaga*, CEO, CFO, PAO, director 5300 Bee Caves Rd Bldg 1 Suite 240 Austin, Texas 78746 | Common | 0 | 0% |
Markus Müller, director Bleicherweg 66, 8022 Zurich, Switzerland | Common | 8,434,384 | 14.01% |
Nora Coccaro, director 2610-1066 West Hastings St., Vancouver, BC. Canada | Common | 453,520 | 0.75% |
Christian Russenberger**, director Meierhofrain 36 8820 Wadenswil | Common | 1,120,000 | 1.86% |
Nicolas Mathys Weinberghohe 17, 6340 Baar, Switzerland | Common | 3,366,670 | 5.59% |
Officer and directors (4) as a group | Common | 10,007,904 | 16.61% |
* Gilbert Burciaga is the owner of 4,500,000 options to purchase 4,500,000 shares at $0.20 until June 12, 2018.
**Christian Russenberger is the owner of 1,120,000 shares held by Global Project Finance AG. He is also the owner of warrants to purchase 122,640 shares at $0.72 until November 7, 2009, and warrants to purchase 166,543 shares at $0.30 until December 1, 2010, held by CR Innovations AG.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
The following is a summary of the material terms of Providence’s capital stock. This summary is subject to and qualified by our articles of incorporation and bylaws.
Common Stock
As of June 23, 2008, there were 243 shareholders of record holding a total of 60,261,118 shares of fully paid and non-assessable common stock of the 250,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001, authorized. The board of directors believes that the number of beneficial owners is greater than the number of record holders because a portion of our outstanding common stock is held in broker “street names” for the benefit of individual investors. The holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of the common stock have no preemptive rights and no right to convert their common stock into any other securities. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock.
Preferred Stock
As of June 23, 2008, there were no shares issued and outstanding of the 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized. The par value of the preferred stock is $0.0001 per share. Providence’s preferred stock may have such rights, preferences and designations and may be issued in such series as determined by the board of directors.
Warrants
As of June 23, 2008, Providence has 7,267,650 warrants outstanding. Providence has issued (i) 348,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at $0.30 per share at any time until December 1, 2010, (ii) 6,684,960 common share purchase warrants exercisable at $1.00 per share at any time until July 25, 2009, (iii) 188,190 common share purchase warrants exercisable at $0.72 per share at any time until November 7, 2009, and (iv) 46,500 common share purchase warrants exercisable at $0.72 per share at any time until November 20, 2009.
Stock Options
As of June 23, 2008, Providence had 16,187,500 outstanding stock options to purchase shares of our common stock all of which are exercisable at $0.20 per share until June 12, 2018 subject to certain terms and conditions of vesting based on the satisfaction of criteria pertaining to tenure and performance.
Convertible Debentures and Notes
The outstanding convertible debentures and notes issued by Providence are as follows:
During 2007, Providence issued secured eight convertible promissory notes in the aggregate amount of $5,000,000 with interest at 10% per annum. The principal and accrued interest on the notes may be converted into shares of Providence’s common stock at any time until three years from the date of issuance at a conversion price of $0.08. The notes were issued as follows: one note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 was issued on April 29, 2007, one note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 was issued on May 31, 2007, four notes with an aggregate value of $2,500,000 were issued on August 8, 2007, and two notes with an aggregate value of $500,000 were issued on August 15, 2007.
During 2005, Providence issued seven convertible debentures in the aggregate amount of $3,320,000 with interest at 7% per annum. The principal and accrued interest on the notes may be converted into shares of Providence’s common stock at any time for five years from the date of issuance at a conversion price of $0.35. The notes were issued on November 28, 2005.
Dividends
Providence has not declared any cash dividends since inception and does not anticipate paying any dividends in the near future. The payment of dividends is within the discretion of the board of directors and will depend on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, and other relevant factors. There are no restrictions that currently limit Providence's ability to pay dividends on its common stock other than those generally imposed by applicable state law.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Providence’s transfer agent and registrar is Interwest Transfer, 1981 E. Murray-Holladay Road, Holladay, Utah, 84117–5164. Interwest’s phone number is (801) 272-9294.
INTEREST OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
No expert or counsel whose services were used in the preparation of this prospectus was hired on a contingent basis or will receive a direct or indirect interest in Providence.
Legal Matters
The validity of the shares of common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for Providence by Gerald Einhorn, Esq.
Auditors
Providence’s audited financial statements as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, audited by Chisholm, Bierwolf & Nilson, LLC, Providence’s independent auditors, have been included in this registration statement in reliance upon the reports and review of Chisholm, Bierwolf & Nilson, LLC, given their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR
SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. If a claim for indemnification is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue, unless the indemnification claim is for expenses incurred by one of the registrant's directors, officers or controlling persons in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Corporate History
Providence was incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas on February 17, 1993, as “GFB Alliance Services, Inc.” We have since undergone several name changes and on May 13, 1999, pursuant to an amendment to our articles of incorporation, adopted the name “Healthbridge, Inc.” During early 2002 we acquired exclusive ownership and intellectual property rights for a medical waste disposal technology. Prior to year end 2005 we decided to discontinue all operations due to our inability to successfully commercialize this technology.
Providence decided to enter into the oil and gas business in November of 2005. We executed a secured promissory note with Providence Exploration dated December 1, 2005, to loan up to $5,000,000 to fund its oil and gas exploration, development activities and lease purchases. On April 10, 2006, we executed a Securities Exchange Agreement with Providence Exploration and the membership unit holders of Providence Exploration and concurrently entered into a Note Exchange Agreement with the holders of certain of Providence Exploration’s promissory notes, which agreements resulted in the acquisition of Providence Exploration as a wholly owned subsidiary on September 29, 2006, at which time we changed our name to “Providence Resources, Inc.”
The Business
Val Verde County
Providence’s interests in Val Verde County include 12,832 acres of oil and gas leases containing multiple target zones within a large structure delineated by prior seismic and drilling in the area. The Val Verde leases lie along a trend that has produced from multiple large gas fields, including the Gomez field, which has produced 10.6 trillion cubic feet to date, the Brown Bassett, which has produced 1.6 trillion cubic feet to date, and the JM Field, which has produced 650 billion cubic feet to date. On March 27, 2007 Providence engaged TRNCO Petroleum Corporation (“TRNCO”) to implement an I/O two recording system in combination with the latest state-of-the-art acquisition and processing parameters to obtain high quality 3D seismic data from the Val Verde County leases. The data collected is intended to illuminate deep gas targets at depths ranging from 14,000 to 16,000 feet in the Ellenberger carbonate, Strawn carbonate and Pennsylvanian-Wolfcamp sandstone reservoirs which underlie our leasehold interests over 57 square miles. TRNCO was responsible for supervising the acquisition, processing, licensing, and interpretation of the seismic data while Dawson Geophysical Company (“Dawson”) was engaged to obtain the actual 3D seismic data.
Dawson went to work on the property obtaining seismic data at a rate of one square mile per day delivering data on a weekly basis. Demux and geometry work was performed on accumulated data as it was received. Actual data acquisition was completed by the end of November. Providence engaged Fairfield Industries Incorporated (“FairField”) and consultant Sam Ting to process and interpret the Val Verde seismic data. Fairfield is well known worldwide for developing and operating sophisticated software and hardware configurations to process data that creates accurate images of the Earth’s subsurface for geologic interpretation. High-performance networking that utilizes workstation cluster technology empowers Fairfield with supercomputing capabilities that generate superior algorithms with the best available noise reduction, multiple removal, pre-stack time, depth imaging, and multi-component seismic processing. Superior hardware and software capabilities, coupled with international experience in marine streamer, shallow water, transition zone, and high land seismic data analysis and processing enable Fairfield to provide geophysical services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Providence is now in the later stages of processing seismic data obtained from the Val Verde leases. Several geological features have been identified that require further interpretation prior to defining potential drill targets. We are also evaluating the seismic information and reviewing area maps in an effort to generate additional data on the leases. Meanwhile, Providence’s management and consultants are reviewing general geological and reservoir attributes in order to optimize seismic processing for mapping fractured reservoirs. The ultimate seismic challenge facing Providence is to map the most productive pays from Ellenberger carbonate to Strawn carbonate represented by compartmentalized and hydro-thermally fractured dolomitic reservoirs. The anticipated final processing of seismic data by our team of dedicated professionals is expected in June 2008. Initial drilling on the leases is anticipated within the third quarter of 2008. In the event that we do not begin drilling by early 2009 the Val Verde County leases will begin to expire.
Comanche and Hamilton Counties
Providence’s interests in Comanche and Hamilton Counties included 7,374 acres of oil and gas leases. Seismic work was completed on the leases in 2006. Initial drill targets were identified and Harding Company drilled four wells. None of the wells indicated that commercial quantities of gas that could be produced on an economic basis and were abandoned. We now retain approximately 3,000 acres of the original acreage leased in Comanche and Hamilton Counties as several of the leases have expired due to non-production. No additional wells are anticipated for these leases until such time as further evaluation of existing work is completed.
Competition
The oil and gas business in Texas is highly competitive. We compete with over 1,000 independent companies, many with greater financial resources and larger staff than we have available. Texas hosts approximately 40 significant independent operators including Marathon Oil, Houston Exploration Company and Newfield Exploration Company in addition to over 950 smaller operations with no single producer dominating the area. Major operators such as Exxon, Shell Oil, ConocoPhillips, Mobil and others that are considered major players in the oil and gas industry retain significant interests in Texas. We believe that we can successfully compete against the independent companies by focusing our efforts on the efficient development of our leases.
MarketabilityThe products to be sold by us, oil and natural gas, are commodities purchased by many distribution and retail companies. Crude oil can be sold whenever it is produced subject to transportation cost. Natural gas requires transportation from point of production to the purchaser by pipeline. Providence does not produce oil or gas products for market at this time.
Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Franchises, Concessions, Royalty Agreements and Labor Contracts
We currently have no patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises, concessions, or labor contract, except the leases we have acquired for oil, gas and mineral interests do provide for the payment of royalties in the event production is realized.
Governmental and Environmental Regulation
Providence’s oil and gas exploration, including future production and related operations are subject to extensive rules and regulations promulgated by federal and state agencies. Failure to comply with such rules and regulations can result in substantial penalties. The regulatory burden on the oil and gas industry adds to our cost of doing business and affects our profitability. Because such rules and regulations are frequently amended or interpreted differently by regulatory agencies, we are unable to accurately predict the future cost or impact of complying with such laws.
Providence’s oil and gas exploration and future production operations are and will be affected by state and federal regulation of gas production, federal regulation of gas sold in interstate and intrastate commerce, state and federal regulations governing environmental quality and pollution control, state limits on allowable rates of production by a well or pro-ration unit and the amount of gas available for sale, state and federal regulations governing the availability of adequate pipeline and other transportation and processing facilities, and state and federal regulation governing the marketing of competitive fuels. For example, a productive gas well may be “shut-in” because of an over-supply of gas or lack of an available gas pipeline in the areas in which we may conduct operations. State and federal regulations generally are intended to prevent waste of oil and gas, protect rights to produce oil and gas between owners in a common reservoir, control the amount of oil and gas produced by assigning allowable rates of production and control contamination of the environment. Pipelines are subject to the jurisdiction of various federal, state and local agencies.
Many state authorities require permits for drilling operations, drilling bonds and reports concerning operations and impose other requirements relating to the exploration and production of oil and gas. Such states also have ordinances, statutes or regulations addressing conservation matters, including provisions for the unitization or pooling of properties, the regulation of spacing, plugging and abandonment of wells, and limitations establishing maximum rates of production from wells. Texas regulations do provide certain limitations with respect to our operations.
Environmental Regulation
The recent trend in environmental legislation and regulation has been generally toward stricter standards, and this trend will likely continue. Providence does not presently anticipate that we will be required to expend amounts relating to future oil and gas production operations that are material in relation to our total capital expenditure program by reason of environmental laws and regulations, but because such laws and regulations are subject to interpretation by enforcement agencies and are frequently changed by legislative bodies, we are unable to accurately predict the ultimate cost of such compliance for 2008.
Providence is subject to numerous laws and regulations governing the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental protection. These laws and regulations may require the acquisition of a permit before drilling commences, restrict the types, quantities and concentration of various substances that can be released into the environment in connection with drilling and production activities, limit or prohibit drilling activities on certain lands lying within wilderness, wetlands, and areas containing threatened and endangered plant and wildlife species, and impose substantial liabilities for unauthorized pollution resulting from our operations.
The following environmental laws and regulatory programs appear to be the most significant to our operations in 2008:
Clean Water and Oil Pollution Regulatory Programs — The Federal Clean Water Act (“CWA”) regulates discharges of pollutants to surface waters. The discharge of crude oil and petroleum products to surface waters also is precluded by the Oil Pollution Act (“OPA”). Our operations are inherently subject to accidental spills and releases of crude oil and drilling fluids that may give rise to liability to governmental entities or private parties under federal, state or local environmental laws, as well as under common law. Minor spills may occur from time to time during the normal course of our future production operations. We will maintain spill prevention control and countermeasure plans (“SPCC plans”) for facilities that store large quantities of crude oil or petroleum products to prevent the accidental discharge of these potential pollutants to surface waters.
Clean Air Regulatory Programs — Our operations are subject to the federal Clean Air Act (“CAA”), and state implementing regulations. Among other things, the CAA requires all major sources of hazardous air pollutants, as well as major sources of certain other criteria pollutants, to obtain operating permits, and in some cases, construction permits. The permits must contain applicable Federal and state emission limitations and standards as well as satisfy other statutory and regulatory requirements. The 1990 Amendments to the CAA also established new monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements to provide a reasonable assurance of compliance with emission limitations and standards. Providence Exploration currently obtains construction and operating permits for our compressor engines; we are not presently aware of any potential adverse claims in this regard.
Waste Disposal Regulatory Programs — Our operations will generate and result in the transportation and disposal of large quantities of produced water and other wastes classified by EPA as “non-hazardous solid wastes”. The EPA is currently considering the adoption of stricter disposal and clean-up standards for non-hazardous solid wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”). In some instances, EPA has already required the clean up of certain non-hazardous solid waste reclamation and disposal sites under standards similar to those typically found only for hazardous waste disposal sites. It also is possible that wastes that are currently classified as “non-hazardous” by EPA, including some wastes generated during our drilling and production operations, may in the future be reclassified as “hazardous wastes”. Because hazardous wastes require much more rigorous and costly treatment, storage, transportation and disposal requirements, such changes in the interpretation and enforcement of the current waste disposal regulations would result in significant increases in waste disposal expenditures.
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) —
CERCLA, also known as the “Superfund” law, imposes liability, without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct, on certain classes of persons who are considered to have caused or contributed to the release or threatened release of a “hazardous substance” into the environment. These persons include the current or past owner or operator of the disposal site or sites where the release occurred and companies that transported disposed or arranged for the disposal of the hazardous substances under CERCLA. These persons may be subject to joint and several liabilities for the costs of cleaning up the hazardous substances that have been released into the environment and for damages to natural resources. Providence is not presently aware of any potential adverse claims in this regard.
Texas Railroad Commission — The State of Texas has promulgated certain legislative rules pertaining to exploration, development and production of oil and gas that are administered by the Texas Railroad Commission. The rules govern permitting for new drilling, inspection of wells, fiscal responsibility of operators, bonding wells, the disposal of solid waste, water discharge, spill prevention, liquid injection, waste disposal wells, schedules that determine the procedures for plugging and abandonment of wells, reclamation, annual reports and compliance with state and federal environmental protection laws. We believe that we will function in compliance with these rules.
We believe that all of our operations are in substantial compliance with current applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations and that continued compliance with existing requirements will not have a material adverse effect our financial position, cash flows or results of operations. There can be no assurance, however, that current regulatory requirements will not change, currently unforeseen environmental incidents will not occur or past non-compliance with environmental laws or regulations will not be discovered.
Employees
Providence currently has 2 employees. We also use an independent operator and contractors to assist us in managing our interests in oil and gas properties. Management also uses consultants, attorneys, and accountants as necessary to assist in the development of our business.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other parts of this post-effective amendment to our registration statement contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “predicts,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include but are not limited to those discussed in the subsection entitled Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition below. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included in this post-effective amendment. Our fiscal year end is December 31. All information presented herein is based on the three month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 and on the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.
Discussion and Analysis
Over the next twelve months we intend to initiate drilling on the Val Verde leases based upon the results of our final seismic analysis, which will include multiple deep drilling targets for natural gas production anticipated to begin within the third quarter of 2008. We will also evaluate the prospect of further development of acreage that remains under lease in Comanche and Hamilton Counties.
Providence’s business development strategy is prone to significant risks and uncertainties that can have an immediate impact on efforts to realize net cash flow. In the near term, we will not be able to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to sustain our business as we continue to incur lease development expenses without any corresponding revenue. Further, we can offer no assurance that our efforts to identify commercial quantities of oil or gas that can be produced economically will be successful or that Providence will ever produce revenue from oil and gas exploration activities.
Results of Operations
During the three months ended March 31, 2008, Providence was involved in evaluating seismic data obtained from the Val Verde leases as well as satisfying continuous public disclosure requirements. During the year ended December 31, 2007, Providence was involved in (i) raising additional capital by way of loans to fund the exploration and development of those properties under lease, (ii) evaluating the performance and results of drilling activities on the Comanche and Hamilton County leases, and (iii) seismically exploring for gas prospects within the Val Verde leases.
Providence has been funded since inception primarily from public or private debt or equity placements. While we expect to begin oil and gas drilling operations on our Val Verde leases in the third quarter of 2008, we can provide no assurance that we will produce revenue within the next twelve months Net LossesFor the period from inception until March 31, 2008, Providence incurred net losses of $39,115,206. Net losses for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 were $996,247 as compared to $277,574 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007. The increase in net losses over the comparative periods can be attributed to an increase in interest expenses. We did not generate any revenue during the current period.
Net losses for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $22,204,275 as compared to $6,761,584 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase in net losses over the comparative periods can be primarily attributed to a loss associated with impairment charges to our oil and gas leases and pipeline.
We will likely continue to operate at a loss through fiscal 2008 due to the nature of Providence’s oil and gas exploration and development operations and we cannot determine whether we will ever generate revenues from operations. ExpensesGeneral and administrative expenses for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 were $188,019 as compared to $220,469 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007. The decrease in general and administrative expenses over the comparative periods can be primarily attributed to decreases in legal, consulting, and accounting costs.
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $1,120,602 as compared to $2,121,062 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The decrease in general and administrative expenses over the comparative periods can be primarily attributed to decreases in legal, consulting, and accounting costs.
We expect that general and administrative expenses will remain relatively consistent in future periods.
Other Income (Expenses)
Interest expense for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 was $808,682 as compared to $68,400 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007. Of the interest expense in the current period, $576,799 is due to the amortization of the discount on the face value of our long-term promissory notes. Interest income for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 was $454 as compared to $11,295 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007
Other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 included $21,083,673 in impairment charges associated with exploration activities in Comanche County as compared to other expenses of $4,666,299 for the year ended December 31, 2006. During the year ended December 31, 2007, management determined that the accounting values for our oil and gas leases and our oil and gas pipeline were too high in relation to the probability of recouping expenses attributed to the Comanche County exploration activities. This determination was made based our failure to discover commercial quantities of oil and gas on the Comanche County/Hamilton County leases and those expenses attributed to the construction of a pipeline to non-productive wells. Accordingly, we recorded impairment charges of $17,881,092 on the leases and $1,509,734 on the pipeline. Impairment charges were offset by a decrease in interest expense to $1,554,288 for the year ended December 31, 2007 from $5,102,503 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Depreciation, amortization and impairment expenses for the three month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were $20,399 and $8,100 respectively.
Depreciation expenses for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $9,911 and $9,544 respectively.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Providence has a prospective income tax benefit resulting from a net operating loss carryforward and start up costs that will offset any future operating profit.
Impact of Inflation
Providence believes that inflation has had an effect on operations due to the increased interest in oil and gas exploration over the last three years which has increased prices for labor, maintenance services and equipment. We believe that we can offset inflationary increases by improving operating efficiencies.
Capital Expenditures
Providence spent no amounts on capital expenditures for the period from February 17, 1993 (inception) to March 31, 2008, except those costs of unproved oil and gas properties, pipeline construction, and related exploration costs.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Providence has been in the development stage since inception and has experienced significant changes in liquidity, capital resources, and stockholders’ equity.
For the period from inception until March 31, 2008, Providence’s cash flow used in operating activities was $4,526,753. Cash flows used in operating activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 were $140,845 compared to $512,346 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007. The cash flows used in operating activities during the current period is due primarily to general and administrative expenses. Cash flows used in operating activities were $227,453 for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to cash flows used in operating activities of $211,623 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The cash flows used in operating activities during the current period is due primarily to net losses.
For the period from inception until March 31, 2008, Providence’s cash flow used in investing activities was $17,622,021. Cash flows provided by investing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 were $60,000 compared to cash flows used in investing activities $1,103,425 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007. Cash flows provided by investing activities in the current period are from cash collected from a note receivable. Cash flows used in investing activities were $6,069,257 for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to $8,379,886 for the year ended December 31, 2006. Cash flows used in investing activities focused on obtaining seismic data in connection with the Val Verde County leases.
For the period from inception until March 31, 2008, Providence’s cash flow provided by financing activities was $23,233,504. Cash flows provided by financing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 were $0 compared to $533,956 for the three month period ended March 31, 2007. Cash flows from financing activities were $5,936,700 for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to $8,096,026 for the year ended December 31, 2006. Cash flows from financing activities during the current period consisted of proceeds from convertible promissory notes of $5,000,000, proceeds from notes payable, and the sale of common stock.
Providence had current assets of $1,374,730 as of March 31, 2008 which consisted of cash on hand of $1,084,730 and a note receivable of $290,000, down from current assets of $1,588,971 as of December 31, 2007. We had total assets of $15,490,315 as of March 31, 2008 which consisted of current assets as well as undeveloped oil and gas leases, down from total assets of $34,266,567 as of December 31, 2007. We had current liabilities of $1,835,734 and total liabilities of $7,289,049 as of March 31, 2008, down from current liabilities of $3,811,881 and total liabilities of $8,407,576 as of December 31, 2007. Stockholders equity in Providence was $8,050,293 as of March 31, 2008, down from $27,868,767 at December 31, 2007.
We had a working capital deficit of $461,004 as of March 31, 2008, down from $2,247,566 as of December 31, 2007, and have funded our cash needs from inception primarily through a series of debt and equity transactions, including several private placements. We do not believe that our current assets are sufficient to conduct our exploration and development activities over the next twelve months. No assurances can be given that additional funding, needed to explore and develop our lease interests, will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. Our inability to obtain funding would have a material adverse affect on our business. Providence has no current plans for the purchase or sale of any plant or equipment.
We have no current plans to make any changes in the number of employees.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of March 31, 2008, Providence has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Going Concern
Providence’s audit expressed substantial doubt as to Providence’s ability to continue as a going concern due to significant losses from operations and dependence on financings to sustain operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about Providence’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Our ability to continue as a going concern requires that we either realize net income from operations or obtain funding from outside sources. Since our business plan cannot assure revenue within the next twelve months, management’s plan to maintain our ability to continue as a going concern includes: (i) the private placement of debt or equity; (ii) realizing prospective oil and gas revenues; (iii) obtaining shareholder loans; and (iv) converting existing debt to equity.
Although management believes that they will be able to obtain the funding necessary for us to continue as a going concern there can be no assurances that the anticipated means for maintaining this objective will prove successful.
Forward Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition
The statements contained in the section titled Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this registration statement, with the exception of historical facts, are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements reflect our current expectations and beliefs regarding our future results of operations, performance, and achievements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon assumptions and beliefs that may or may not materialize. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning:
| • | our anticipated financial performance; |
| • | uncertainties related to oil and gas exploration and development; |
| • | our ability to generate revenues through oil and gas production to fund future operations; |
| • | our ability to raise additional capital to fund cash requirements for future operations; |
| • | the volatility of the stock market; and |
| • | general economic conditions. |
We wish to caution readers that our operating results are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed or anticipated, including the factors set forth in the section entitled Risk Factors included elsewhere in this post-effective amendment. We also wish to advise readers not to place any undue reliance on the forward looking statements contained in this post-effective amendment, which reflect our beliefs and expectations only as of the date of this post-effective amendment. We assume no obligation to update or revise these forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances or any changes in our beliefs or expectations, other that is required by law.
Stock-Based Compensation
On January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) (SFAS No. 123R), Share-Based Payment, which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. In January 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 107, which provides supplemental implementation guidance for SFAS No. 123R. SFAS No. 123R eliminates the ability to account for stock-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and instead generally requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method. We use the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model to determine the fair-value of stock-based awards under SFAS No. 123R, consistent with that used for pro forma disclosures under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. We have elected the modified prospective transition method as permitted by SFAS No. 123R and accordingly prior periods have not been restated to reflect the impact of SFAS No. 123R. The modified prospective transition method requires that stock-based compensation expense be recorded for all new and unvested stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchase plan shares that are ultimately expected to vest as the requisite service is rendered beginning on January 1, 2006, the first day of our fiscal year 2006. Stock-based compensation expense for awards granted prior to January 1, 2006 is based on the grant date fair-value as determined under the pro forma provisions of SFAS No. 123.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, we measured compensation expense for our employee stock-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value method prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25. We applied the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 as amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure, as if the fair-value-based method had been applied in measuring compensation expense. Under APB Opinion No. 25, when the exercise price of Providence’s employee stock options was equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the date of the grant, no compensation expense was recognized.
We account for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with SFAS No. 123 and the conclusions reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) in Issue No. 96-18. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earliest of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by EITF 96-18.
Critical Accounting Policies
In the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements for Providence for the year ended December 31, 2007, Providence’s auditors discussed those accounting policies that are considered to be significant in determining the results of operations and financial position. Providence’s auditors believe that their accounting principles conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, intangible assets, warranty obligations, product liability, revenue, and income taxes. We base our estimates on historical experience and other facts and circumstances that are believed to be reasonable, and the results form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities. The actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Revenue RecognitionRevenues are recorded upon the completion of the services, with the existence of an agreement and where collectability is reasonably assured. Oil and natural gas production revenue, if any, will be recognized at the time and point of sale after the product has been extracted from the ground.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 161 which amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS 133 to provide an enhanced understanding of an entity’s use of derivative instruments, how they are accounted for under SFAS 133 and their effect on the entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The provisions of SFAS 161 are effective for the period beginning after November 15, 2008. Providence is currently reviewing the effect, if any, that the adoption of this statement will have on our financial statements.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Oil and Gas Properties
Providence has approximately 12,832 acres of oil and gas leases located in Val Verde County, Texas and approximately 3,000 acres of oil and gas leases in Comanche and Hamilton County.
Drilling Activity
In the last three fiscal years, Providence has drilled no productive wells. In 2006 and 2007 we drilled four exploratory wells on our leases in Comanche County which failed to produce economically recoverable quantities of oil or gas.
Present Activities
As of the date of this post-effective amendment to our registration statement on Form S-1, Providence is not in the process of drilling wells, installing waterfloods, performing pressure maintenance operations, or performing any other related operations other than the interpretation of seismic data obtained in connection with its Val Verde leases in anticipation of identifying drill targets.
Delivery Commitments
Providence has not contracts to provide a fixed and determinable quantity of oil or gas.
Undeveloped Acreage
All acreage in which Providence maintains an interest is to be considered undeveloped acreage.
Undeveloped acreage is considered to be those lease acres on which wells have not been drilled or completed to a point that would permit the production of commercial quantities of oil and gas regardless of whether or not such acreage contains proved reserves. Undeveloped acreage should not be confused with undrilled acreage held by production under the terms of a lease.
Oil and Gas Reserves
Oil and gas reserves for our properties have not been determined as of the date of this post-effective amendment.
Oil and Gas Titles
As is customary in the oil and gas industry, we perform only a perfunctory title examination at the time of acquisition of undeveloped properties. Prior to the commencement of drilling, in most cases, and in any event where we are the operator, a title examination is conducted and significant defects remedied before proceeding with operations. We believe that the title to our properties is generally acceptable to a reasonably prudent operator in the oil and gas industry. The properties owned by us are subject to royalty, overriding royalty, and other interests customary in the industry, liens incidental to operating agreements, current taxes and other burdens, minor encumbrances, easements, and restrictions. We do not believe that any of these burdens materially detract from the value of the properties or will materially interfere with their use in the operation of our business.
Office and Warehouse Facilities
Providence currently maintains limited office space in Austin, Texas at 5300 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg 1 Suite 240, Austin Texas, 78746 for which we pay no rent. We believe that our office space will be adequate for the foreseeable future.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
None of our directors or executive officers, nor any proposed nominee for election as a director, nor any person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, shares carrying more than 5% of the voting rights attached to all of our outstanding shares, nor any members of the immediate family (including spouse, parents, children, siblings, and in-laws) of any of the foregoing persons has any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction since the beginning of our last fiscal year or in any presently proposed transaction which, in either case, has or will materially affect us, except as listed below.
On June 13, 2008 Providence entered into an employment agreement with Gilbert Burciaga, our chief executive officer, chief financial officer, principal accounting officer and one of our directors. The agreement includes an annual base salary of $150,000 and up to 16,187,500 stock options based on certain criteria.
During the three months ended March 31, 2008 Providence recognized a consulting expense of $37,500 to Gilbert Burciaga.
During the three months ended March 31, 2008 Providence recognized a consulting expense of $22,500 to Mr. Müller, the chairman of our board of directors, pursuant to a consulting agreement dated July 1, 2003 that was subsequently satisfied by the issuance of 150,000 shares valued at $0.15 a share. The consulting agreement terminated on March 31, 2008.
During the three months ended March 31, 2008 Providence recognized a consulting expense of $24,000 to Nora Coccaro, our vice-president of corporate affairs and one of our directors, pursuant to a consulting agreement dated March 16, 2000.
During the year ended December 31, 2007 Providence recognized a consulting expense of $75,000 to Gilbert Burciaga.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, Providence recognized a consulting expense of $90,000 to Mr. Müller, the chairman of our board of directors, pursuant to a consulting agreement dated July 1, 2003 that was subsequently satisfied by the issuance of 600,000 shares valued at $0.15 a share.
During the year ended December 31, 2007 Providence recognized a consulting expense of $109,500 to Nora Coccaro pursuant to a consulting agreement dated March 16, 2000 of which $16,000 is attributed to the 100,000 shares of common stock issued to Ms. Coccaro valued at $0.16 a share.
During the year ended December 31, 2007 Providence issued an aggregate of $2,000,000 in convertible promissory notes to entities beneficially owned by Christian Russenberger, prior to his appointment as one of our directors. Each note bears 10% interest, is convertible at the holder’s option into Providence’s common stock at $0.08 a share on or before the maturity dates ranging from May 31, 2010 to August 15, 2010 secured by all seismic data obtained in connection with the Carson/Cole Ranch leases in Val Verde County, Texas on a pro rata basis with like holders of this security.
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
Providence’s common stock is quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board, a service maintained by the National Association of Securities Dealer, Inc., under the symbol “PVRS”. Trading in the common stock over-the-counter market has been limited and sporadic and the quotations set forth below are not necessarily indicative of actual market conditions. These prices reflect inter-dealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission, and may not necessarily reflect actual transactions. The high and low bid prices for the common stock for each of the quarters listed below are as follows:
Year | Quarter Ended | High | Low |
2008 | March 31 | $0.35 | $0.15 |
2007 | December 31 | $0.23 | $0.08 |
September 30 | $0.25 | $0.14 |
June 30 | $0.33 | $0.14 |
March 31 | $0.60 | $0.32 |
2006 | December 31 | $1.00 | $0.35 |
September 30 | $1.60 | $0.70 |
June 30 | $2.50 | $0.96 |
March 31 | $0.96 | $0.48 |
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
The objective of Providence’s compensation program is to provide compensation for services rendered by our executive officer. Salaries and option awards are the only type of compensation we currently utilize in our executive compensation program however we have in the past used stock compensation awards to provide further incentive to our executive officers. We have utilized these forms of compensation because we feel that same are adequate to retain and motivate our executive officers. The amounts we deem appropriate to compensate our executive officers are determined in accordance with market forces; we have no specific formula to determine compensatory amounts at this time. While we have deemed that our current compensatory program and the decisions regarding compensation are easy to administer and are appropriately suited for our objectives, we may expand our compensation program to any additional future employees to include other compensatory elements.
Summary Compensation
The following table provides summary information for the years 2008, 2007, and 2006 concerning cash and non-cash compensation paid or accrued by Providence to or on behalf of (i) the chief executive officer and (ii) any other employee to receive compensation in excess of $100,000.
Summary Compensation Table |
Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) |
Gilbert Burciaga CEO, CFO, PAO and director1 | 20083 2007 2006 | 150,000 75,000 - | - - - | - - - | 983,008 - - | - - - | - - - | - - - | 1,133,008 75,000 - |
Nora Coccaro CEO, CFO, PAO, and director2 | 20084 2007 2006 | 96,000 93,500 64,500 | - - - | - 16,000 360,000 | - - - | - - - | - - - | - - - | 96,000 109,500 424,500 |
| 1 | Appointed to executive positions on July 2, 2007. |
| 2 | Resigned executive positions on July 2, 2007. |
| 3 | Based upon earnings through the three months ended March 31, 2008 totaling $37,500. |
| 4 | Based upon earnings through the three months ended March 31, 2008 totaling $24,000. |
Outstanding Equity Awards
The following table provides summary information for the year 2008 concerning equity awards paid or accrued by Providence to or on behalf of the chief executive officer. Providence did not have any plan-based equity awards outstanding at December 31, 2007.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End* |
Name | Option awards |
Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) exercisable | Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) unexercisable | Equity incentive plan awards: Number of securities underlying unexercised unearned options (#) | Option exercise price ($) | Option expiration date |
Gilbert Burciaga CEO, CFO, PAO and director | 4,500,000 | 11,687,500 | - | 0.20 | June 12, 2018 |
| | * Awards reported are those outstanding as of the date of this post-effective amendment. |
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End |
Name | Stock awards |
Number of shares or units of stock that have not vested (#) | Market value of shares of units of stock that have not vested ($) | Equity incentive plan awards: Number of unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested (#) | Equity incentive plan awards: Market or payout value of unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested ($) |
Gilbert Burciaga CEO, CFO, PAO and director | - | - | - | - |
Additional Disclosure
Providence has no compensation plan that provides for the payment of retirement benefits.
Stock options granted to Mr. Burciaga are conditioned so as (a) in the event of his termination without cause, all ISO or tenure based options will immediately vest and will be exercisable for a period of six months along with any vested performance based options after which period same will expire, except if Providence abandons development of the Val Verde County leases, in which instance all options not vested at termination will expire while those options vested will be exercisable for a period of thirty days after which period same will expire, and (b) in the event of his termination for cause all options not vested at termination will expire while those options vested will be exercisable for a period of six months after which period same will expire, and (c) in the event of his resignation for “good cause”, all ISO or tenure based options will immediately vest and will be exercisable for a period of six months along with any vested performance based options after which period same will expire, however if his resignation is without “good cause” all unvested options will expire while those options vested will be exercisable for a period of six months after which period same will expire.
Providence has entered into no contract, agreement, plan or arrangement with its executive officer that will change control of Providence.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Providence’s unaudited financial statements for the three month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are attached hereto as pages F-1 through F-22 and our audited financial statements for the periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 are attached hereto as pages F-23 through F-56.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2008 and 2007
Consolidated Balance Sheets | F-2 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss | F-3 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | F-4 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F-5 |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC. (A Development Stage Company) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
| | | March 31, | | | December 31, |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 |
ASSETS | | | (Unaudited) | | | |
| | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 1,084,730 | | $ | 1,180,147 |
Note receivable | | | 290,000 | | | 350,000 |
Prepaid expenses | | | - | | | 34,168 |
Total current assets | | | 1,374,730 | | | 1,564,315 |
| | | | | | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: | | | | | | |
Oil and gas leases – undeveloped | | | 14,115,585 | | | 14,115,585 |
Total property and equipment | | | 14,115,585 | | | 14,115,585 |
| | | | | | |
OTHER ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Loan origination fees, net of amortization of $73,250 | | | - | | | 20,399 |
Total other assets | | | - | | | 20,399 |
| | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 15,490,315 | | $ | 15,700,299 |
| | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 1,088,442 | | $ | 1,082,222 |
Accrued expenses | | | 625,792 | | | 539,413 |
Related party payables | | | 121,500 | | | 135,500 |
Short-term note payable | | | - | | | 500,000 |
Short-term convertible promissory notes | | | - | | | 780,821 |
Current portion of long-term notes payable | | | - | | | 773,925 |
Total current liabilities | | | 1,835,734 | | | 3,811,881 |
| | | | | | |
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES | | | 3,320,000 | | | 3,320,000 |
LONG-TERM CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES | | | 1,433,315 | | | 1,075,695 |
LONG-TERM NOTES PAYABLE | | | 700,000 | | | 200,000 |
| | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 7,289,049 | | | 8,407,576 |
| | | | | | |
MINORITY INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF SUBSIDIARY | | | 150,973 | | | 150,973 |
| | | | | | |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares | | | | | | |
authorized, no shares issued and outstanding | | | - | | | - |
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized, | | | | | | |
59,161,118 and 59,161,118 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | | 5,916 | | | 5,916 |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 47,159,583 | | | 45,240,221 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | - | | | 14,572 |
Deficit accumulated during the development stage | | | (39,115,206) | | | (38,118,959) |
| | | | | | |
Total stockholder's equity | | | 8,050,293 | | | 7,141,750 |
| | | | | | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | | $ | 15,490,315 | | $ | 15,700,299 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC. (A Development Stage Company) UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS Three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 and Cumulative Amounts |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Inception on |
| | | | | | | | February 17, 1993 through |
| | Three months ended March 31, | | | March 31, |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 |
| | | | | | | | |
Sales | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 350 |
Cost of Sales | | - | | | - | | | 25,427 |
Gross profit | | - | | | - | | | 25,777 |
| | | | | | | | |
General and administrative expenses | | (188,019) | | | (220,469) | | | (8,764,045) |
Loss from operations | | (188,019) | | | (220,469) | | | (8,738,268) |
| | | | | | | | |
Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | (808,682) | | | (68,400) | | | (7,806,610) |
Debt conversion expense | | - | | | - | | | (162,444) |
Interest income | | 454 | | | 11,295 | | | 474,766 |
Impairment of capital assets | | - | | | - | | | (19,390,826) |
Loss on disposal of assets | | - | | | - | | | (35,899) |
Loss before provision for minority interest, | | | | | | | | |
income taxes and discontinued operations | | (996,247) | | | (277,574) | | | (35,659,281) |
| | | | | | | | |
Minority interest | | - | | | - | | | 53,854 |
Loss before provision for income taxes | | | | | | | | |
and discontinued operations | | (996,247) | | | (277,574) | | | (35,605,427) |
| | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | - | | | - | | | - |
Loss before discontinued operations | | (996,247) | | | (277,574) | | | (35,605,427) |
| | | | | | | | |
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | - | | | - | | | (3,407,279) |
Net loss before cumulative effect of accounting change | (996,247) | | | (277,574) | | | (39,012,706) |
| | | | | | | | |
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax | - | | | - | | | (102,500) |
Net loss | | (996,247) | | | (277,574) | | | 39,115,206) |
| | | | | | | | |
Loss per share from continuing operations – basic and diluted | $ | (0.02) | | $ | (0.01) | | | |
Net Loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.02) | | $ | (0.01) | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Weighted average common shares - basic and diluted | 59,161,118 | | | 51,855,539 | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | (996,247) | | | (277,574) | | | (39,115,206) |
| | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | (14,572) | | | (8) | | | - |
| | | | | | | | |
Net comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (1,010,819) | | $ | (277,582) | | $ | (39,115,206) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC. (A Development Stage Company) UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 and Cumulative Amounts |
| | | | | | | | Inception on |
| | | | | | | | February 17, through 1993 |
| | Three months ended March 31, | | | March 31, |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | $ | (996,247) | | $ | (277,574) | | $ | (39,115,206) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | | | | | | | | |
used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued for services | | - | | | - | | | 645,000 |
Shares issued with financing | | - | | | - | | | 3,532,073 |
Shares issued for debt and accrued interest conversion | | - | | | - | | | 404,761 |
Additional value of shares issued for debt and services conversion | - | | | - | | | 3,151,831 |
Amortization of conversion rights on debt | | 576,799 | | | - | | | 1,524,983 |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment | | 20,399 | | | 8,100 | | | 19,647,455 |
Minority interest | | - | | | - | | | (53,854) |
Discontinued operations | | - | | | - | | | 2,542,150 |
Gain on write-off of liabilities | | - | | | - | | | (96,270) |
Loss on disposal of assets | | - | | | - | | | 35,899 |
(Increase) decrease in: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses | | 34,168 | | | (500,000) | | | 144,893 |
Inventory | | - | | | - | | | 374,515 |
Accounts payable | | 6,220 | | | 160,926 | | | 1,685,466 |
Accrued expenses | | 231,816 | | | 66,202 | | | 827,739 |
Related party payables | | (14,000) | | | 30,000 | | | 221,812 |
Net cash used in operating activities | | (140,845) | | | (512,346) | | | (4,526,753) |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Advances to Providence Exploration prior to acquisition | | - | | | - | | | (8,886,761) |
Cash of Providence Exploration on acquisition date | | - | | | - | | | 73,271 |
Acquisition of intangible assets | | - | | | - | | | (150,398) |
Acquisition of property and equipment | | - | | | (1,103,425) | | | (8,717,517) |
Cash collected from notes receivable | | 60,000 | | | - | | | 60,000 |
Issuance of notes receivable | | - | | | - | | | (616) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | 60,000 | | | (1,103,425) | | | (17,622,021) |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-term convertible promissory notes | | | | | | | | |
Current portion of long-term notes payable | | - | | | 500,000 | | | 1,392,999 |
Proceeds from convertible promissory notes payable | | - | | | - | | | 5,000,000 |
Issuance of common stock | | - | | | - | | | 13,347,979 |
Commissions paid to raise convertible debentures | | - | | | - | | | (41,673) |
Minority investment in subsidiary | | - | | | 33,956 | | | 136,915 |
Proceeds from (payments for) convertible debentures | | - | | | - | | | 3,654,173 |
Payments on notes payable | | - | | | - | | | (256,889) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | - | | | 533,956 | | | 23,233,504 |
| | | | | | | | |
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income | | (14,572) | | | (8) | | | - |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | | (95,417) | | | (1,081,823) | | | 1,084,730 |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash, beginning of period | | 1,180,147 | | | 1,540,145 | | | - |
Cash, end of period | $ | 1,084,730 | | $ | 458,322 | | $ | 1,084,730 |
Cash paid for interest | $ | - | | $ | - | | | |
Cash paid for taxes | $ | - | | $ | - | | | |
Non-cash investing and financing activities (Note 10) | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization
The consolidated financial statements consist of Providence Resources, Inc. (“Providence Resources”) (formerly Healthbridge, Inc.) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Healthbridge AG (“Healthbridge AG”), Providence Exploration LLC (“Providence Exploration”), PDX Drilling, LLC and Providence Resources LLC and a ninety percent interest in Comanche County Pipeline, LLC (collectively “the Company”).
Providence Resources, Inc. was organized on February 17, 1993 (date of inception) under the laws of the State of Texas. Healthbridge AG was formed as a German subsidiary during 2002. The Company changed its name from Healthbridge, Inc. to Providence Resources, Inc. on September 29, 2006.
On November 21, 2005, the Company executed a letter of intent to acquire Providence Exploration, LLC, as a wholly owned subsidiary in a stock for ownership exchange. On September 29, 2006, the Corporation acquired Providence Exploration as a wholly owned subsidiary, pursuant to the closing of a Securities Exchange Agreement and a Note Exchange Agreement. Providence Exploration, LLC was formed on July 12, 2005, under the Laws of the State of Texas as a Limited Liability Company and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Providence Exploration formed a wholly owned subsidiary, PDX Drilling, LLC (PDX), on July 12, 2005. PDX was formed to acquire drilling and service rigs for the purpose of drilling oil and gas wells in Texas. Providence Exploration also formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Providence Resources LLC, on September 1, 2005, to acquire leases in Texas for oil and gas exploration and development. In October of 2006, Providence Exploration entered into an agreement to form Comanche County Pipeline, LLC with the purpose of constructing an oil and gas pipeline in Comanche County, Texas.
The Securities Exchange Agreement, entered into on April 10, 2006 with Providence Exploration and the unit holders of Providence Exploration, provided for the exchange of 4,286,330 shares of the Corporation’s common stock for 1,250,000 issued and outstanding membership units of Providence Exploration. The Note Exchange Agreement, entered into on April 10, 2006 with the holders of certain promissory notes issued by Providence Exploration, provided for the exchange of 12,213,670 shares of the Company’s common stock for the assignment of those promissory notes to the Company. The agreements were closed pursuant to shareholder approval at a special meeting of the shareholders held on September 29, 2006.
Providence Exploration is involved in exploration activities for the recovery of oil and gas from the Marble Falls and Barnett Shale formations in the Fort Worth basin and from the Ellenburger carbonate, Strawn carbonate and Pennsylvanian-Wolfcamp sandstone reservoirs in Val Verde County. The Fort Worth basin prospects include approximately 7,374 acres of oil and gas leases and the Val Verde County prospects include approximately 12,832 acres of oil and gas leases. Providence Exploration has a 90% working interest and its joint venture operating partner, Harding Company, has a 10% working interest in the Fort Worth basin projects.
The Company is considered a development stage company as defined in SFAS No. 7.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Interim Financial Statements
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007 and for the periods then ended have been made.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s December 31, 2007 audited financial statements. The results of operations for the periods ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Providence Resources, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Costs of major renewals or betterments are capitalized over the remaining useful lives of the related assets. Depreciation is computed by using the straight-line method. The cost of property disposed of and related accumulated depreciation is removed from the accounts at the time of disposal, and gain or loss is reflected in operations.
Oil and Gas Leases Not Subject to Amortization
Oil and gas lease costs are recorded at cost and consist of 7,374.5 acres of land leases in North Eastern Texas in the Barnett Shale Formation and 12,847.2 acres of land leases in Southwest Texas in Val Verde County. These leases are undeveloped at March 31, 2008, and accordingly no depletion is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for exploration and development of oil and gas properties whereby all costs in acquiring, exploring and developing properties are capitalized, including estimate of abandonment costs, net of estimated equipment salvage costs. Prior to acquisition on September 29, 2006, Providence Exploration capitalized $3,278,647 in exploration costs. No costs related to production, general corporate overhead, or similar activities have been capitalized. As of March 31, 2008, the Company only has capitalized costs of unproved properties acquired and related exploration costs. Leasehold costs are depleted based on the units-of-production method based on estimated proved reserves. No proved reserves currently exist for the Company and therefore no depletion has been taken as of March 31, 2008.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Convertible Notes Payable
The fair value of the conversion option on a convertible note payable is calculated using the intrinsic value method and recorded as a discount on the face value of the note. This amount is amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the note.
Intangible Assets
Costs associated with the acquisition of definite life intangibles are capitalized and amortized over their useful life. Costs of property acquisition, exploration and development are capitalized and subjected to a quarterly impairment (ceiling) test, based on the net present value of proved reserves on the property. Management will write this intangible down to its net realizable value at the time impairment appears to exist. During fiscal 2007, management determined that due to the dry holes experienced to date, that the carrying values of the Company’s oil and gas leases and its oil and gas pipeline exceeded the ceiling test amounts pursuant to Regulation S-X, Rule 4-10. Accordingly, the Company recorded impairment charges of $17,881,092 and $1,509,734 on the leases and pipeline respectively.
Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, the Company reviews its long-lived assets to be held and used, excluding proved oil and gas properties accounted for under the full cost method of accounting, whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is indicated if the sum of the expected future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets. In this circumstance, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. The Company’s long-lived assets related to its proved oil and gas properties accounted for under the full cost method of accounting are prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (Regulation S-X, Rule 4-10, “Financial Accounting and Reporting for Oil and Gas Producing Activities Pursuant to the Federal Securities Laws and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975”).
Income Taxes
The Company has adopted FASB 109 to account for income taxes. The Company currently has no issues which create timing differences that would mandate deferred tax expense. Net operating losses would create possible tax assets in future years, but due to the uncertainty as to the utilization of net operating loss carry forwards a valuation allowance has been made to the extent of any tax benefit that net operating losses may generate. No provision for income taxes has been recorded due to the net operating loss carry forward which will be offset against future taxable income.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts, which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. At March 31, 2008, the Company had $1,084,730 in bank deposit accounts. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiary are translated into U.S. dollars at the applicable exchange rates at year-end. Net gains or losses resulting from the translation of the Company’s assets and liabilities are reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. A negative translation impact on stockholders’ equity reflects a current relative U.S. dollar value higher than at the point in time that assets were actually acquired in a foreign currency. A positive translation impact would result from a U.S. Dollar weaker in value than at the point in time foreign assets were acquired.
Income and expense items are translated at the weighted average rate of exchange (based on when transactions actually occurred) during the year.
Revenue Recognition
The Company did not have revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2008. Revenues are recorded upon the completion of the services, with the existence of an agreement and where collectability is reasonably assured. Oil and natural gas production revenue will be recognized at the time and point of sale after the product has been extracted from the ground.
Stock-Based Compensation
Prior to January 1, 2006, we accounted for stock compensation plans under the recognition and measurement provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations (“APB 25”), as permitted by FASB Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”). No stock-based employee compensation cost was recognized for stock option awards in our consolidated statements of operations for the periods prior to January 1, 2006, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the Common Stock on the date of the grant in accordance with APB 25.
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under this transition method, total compensation cost recognized in periods subsequent to January 1, 2006 includes compensation costs for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123, and compensation costs for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R. Under SFAS 123R, the value of our option awards granted are calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula and is recorded as compensation expense over the option’s vesting period.
There was no effect on our earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 as a result of implementation of SFAS 123R.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Earnings Per Share
The numerator for the earnings per share calculation is the net loss for the period. The denominator is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.
The computation of diluted earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the common stock equivalents which would arise from the exercise or conversion of warrants, options and convertible securities, if any, using the treasury stock method. The Company had 7,267,650 stock equivalents of warrants at March 31, 2008 that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Common stock equivalents are not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation when their effect is antidilutive.
Earnings Per Share computation for Continuing operations:
| Three months ended March 31, |
| Numerator – (loss from continuing operations) | $ | (996,247) | $ | (277,574) |
| Denominator – weighted average |
| number of shares outstanding | 59,161,118 | 51,855,539 |
| Loss per share | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.01) |
Earnings Per Share computation from Discontinued Operations: Three months ended March 31,
| Numerator – (loss from discontinued operations)$ | Nil | $ | Nil |
| Denominator – weighted average |
| number of shares outstanding | 59,161,118 | 51,855,539 |
| Loss per share-discontinued operations | $ | (0.00) | $ | (0.00) |
Earnings Per Share computation for Net Income: Three months ended March 31,
| Numerator – (Net Loss) | $ | (996,247) | $ | (277,574) |
| Denominator – weighted average |
| number of shares outstanding | 59,161,118 | 51,855,539 |
| Loss per share | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.01) |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 2007 financial statements may have been reclassified to conform to the 2008 presentation.
Note 2 — Going Concern
As of March 31, 2008, the Company’s revenue generating activities are not in place, and the Company has incurred losses of $39,115,206 since inception. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
We anticipate that additional funding will be required in the next twelve months and that it will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock. However, we do not have any financing arranged and we cannot provide investors with firm assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of our common stock to fund our plan of operations Note 3 – Long-term Convertible Promissory Notes
The Company has ten outstanding secured convertible promissory notes with a total face value of $5,919,362. The principal and interest are due in full on the maturity date of the notes. The notes are secured by:
| 1. | All seismic data obtained in connection with the 3D Seismic Project Proposal and Agreement dated March 27, 2007 between the Company and TRNCO Petroleum Corporation which seismic data may not be shared with any third party without the express written consent of the holder of the note. |
| 2. | Any and all proceeds arising from or attributable to the assets. |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 3 – Long-term Convertible Promissory Notes (continued)
At the sole discretion of the holder, the principal and accrued interest on the note may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The promissory notes bear interest at rates that range between 10% and 12% per annum. The principal and interest on notes can be converted into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.08.
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Global Project Finance AG, secured, payable in full on May 31, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 1,000,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd., secured, payable in full on August 8, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 1,400,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Golden Beach Company Ltd., secured, payable in full on August 8, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 100,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – CR Innovations AG, secured, payable in full on August 8, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 600,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Global Project Finance AG, secured, payable in full on August 8, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 400,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Global Undervalued Investment Ltd., secured, payable in full on August 15, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 250,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – FE Global Leveraged Investment Ltd., secured, payable in full on August 15, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 250,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Miller Energy LLC, secured, payable in full on April 29, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 1,000,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – FAGEB AG, secured, payable in full on March 4, 2010, including interest at 12%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 496,174 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd., secured, payable in full on March 4, 2010, including interest at 12%, convertible at $0.08 per common share | $ 423,188 |
| Total Principal Long-Term Convertible Promissory Notes Payable | $ 5,919,362 |
| Less: unamortized discount | ($ 4,486,047) |
| Net book value | $ 1,433,315 |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 3 – Long-term Convertible Promissory Notes (continued)
For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company recorded $156,490 as interest and financing expense relating to long-term convertible promissory notes. Accrued interest as at March 31, 2007 for the outstanding long-term convertible promissory notes totaled $376,791.
The fair value of the conversion option on the long-term promissory notes using the intrinsic value method was recorded as a discount on the face value of the notes. This amount will be amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the notes. In the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company recorded $576,799 as interest expense due to amortization of the discount.
Note 4 – Long-term Notes Payable
| Note Payable - Global Convertible Megatrend LTD, unsecured, principal payable in full on February 23, 2010, interest at 10% payable at the end of each fiscal quarter, interest convertible to common shares at $0.08 per share. | 500,000 |
| Note Payable – Bluemont Investment Ltd, payable in full by August 8, 2010 including interest at 10%. | 200,000 |
| | |
| Total | 700,000 |
For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company recorded $17,452 as interest and financing expense relating to long-term notes payable. Accrued interest as at March 31, 2008 for the outstanding long-term notes payable totaled $66,959.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 5 – Convertible Debentures
The convertible debentures are secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets consisting of all tangible and intangible property.
On June 13, 2007, the principal amount of a $250,000 debenture to Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. and $12,357 of accrued interest were converted into shares of common stock at $0.10 per share. After applying the 10% bonus, the Company issued 2,873,563 shares of common stock to extinguish $287,356 of debt consisting of $250,000 of principal repayment and $37,356 in accrued interest and bonus. The Company recorded compensation expense of $139,944 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion in excess of the debt and interest amounts.
On November 28, 2005, the Company issued seven convertible debenture certificates for the total principal sum of $3,320,000 due in full with accrued and unpaid interest on November 30, 2010. The interest at a rate of 7.0% per annum is payable on a semi-annual basis with the initial payment due on June 1, 2006. The holders of the debentures has the right to convert all or part of the principal and accrued interest into common shares of the Company at $0.35 per share at any time prior to maturity.
On August 24, 2006, the interest accrued on the seven debentures was partially converted into shares of common stock at $0.35 per share. The Company issued 263,563 shares for $92,247 of interest owed. The Company recorded an additional interest expense of $144,960 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion of the book amount.
On December 1, 2006, the interest accrued on the seven debentures was partially converted into shares of common stock at $0.35 per share. The Company issued 260,712 shares for $91,249 of interest owed. The Company recorded an additional interest expense of $52,142 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion of the book amount.
On December 1, 2007, the interest accrued on the seven debentures was partially converted into shares of common stock at between $0.08 and $0.35 per share. The Company issued 994,516 shares for $178,214 of interest owed.
For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company recorded $57,941 as interest and financing expense relating to convertible debentures. Accrued interest as at March 31, 2008 for all outstanding debentures totaled $182,042.
The total value of the principal of the seven convertible debentures, the ten long-term convertible promissory notes and the two long-term notes payable outstanding as of March 31, 2008 was $9,939,362. Repayment of this principle is due according to the following schedule:
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
Convertible debentures | - | - | 3,320,000 | - | - |
Long-term convertible promissory notes | - | - | 5,919,362 | - | - |
Long-term notes payable | - | - | 700,000 | - | - |
Total | - | - | 9,939,362 | - | - |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 6 — Related Party Transactions
The Company has entered into an agreement with Markus Müller, a director of the Company for consulting services. The agreement has an automatic renewal provision unless terminated by either party. During the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company recognized consulting expense of $22,500 and $22,500 respectively. The balance of $75,000 was due to Mr. Müller at March 31, 2008.
The Company has entered into an agreement with Nora Coccaro, a director of the Company for consulting services. The agreement has an automatic renewal provision unless terminated by either party. During the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company recognized consulting expense of $24,000 and $22,500 respectively. The balance of $9,000 was due to Ms. Coccaro at March 31, 2008.
The Company has entered into an agreement with Gil Burciaga, a director of the Company for consulting services. During the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company recognized consulting expense of $37,500 and $Nil respectively. The balance of $37,500 was due to Mr. Burciaga at March 31, 2008.
Note 7 — Stockholders’ Equity Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company issued 1,450,000 shares of common stock valued at $285,000 for consulting and legal services. The Company recorded additional compensation expense of $22,500 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion in excess of the debt and interest amounts.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the principal amount of a $250,000 convertible debenture to Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. and $12,357 of accrued interest were converted into shares of common stock at $0.10 per share. After applying a 10% bonus, the Company issued 2,873,563 shares of common stock to extinguish $287,356 of debt consisting of $250,000 of principal repayment and $37,356 in accrued interest and bonus. The Company recorded compensation expense of $139,944 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion in excess of the debt and interest amounts.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company issued 994,516 shares of common stock to extinguish $178,214 in accrued interest on convertible debentures.
During year ended December 31, 2007, the Company issued 1,987,500 shares of common stock for total proceeds of $236,700.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded $4,091,667 of discount on promissory notes to value their conversion option as calculated using the intrinsic value method.
Note 8 — Minority Interest
Minority interest relates to the 10% interest in County Pipeline, LLC that is not held by the Company. This subsidiary was formed in October of 2006 with the purpose of constructing an oil and gas pipeline in Comanche County, Texas.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 9 — Preferred Stock
The Company’s preferred stock may have such rights, preferences and designations and may be issued in such series as determined by the Board of Directors. No shares were issued and outstanding at March 31, 2008.
Note 10 — Warrants
During 2005, in connection with the offering of 6,270,000 shares common stock and $3,320,000 of convertible debentures during the year, a sales commission was partially paid in warrants. The warrants are exercisable in whole or in part allowing the holders to purchase 348,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.30 before the expiry date of December 1, 2010. On the date granted, the fair market value of these warrants, totaling $191,400, consisted of $68,970 for warrants issued in connection with the common stock offering, and $122,430 for warrants issued in connection with the debenture offering. The value of the warrants issued in connection with the debenture offering was recorded as a financing expense.
Transactions involving the Company’s warrant issuance are summarized as follows:
| | Warrants Outstanding | | | | | Warrants Exercisable |
Year Issued | | Exercise Price | | Number Shares Outstanding | | Weighted Average Contractual Life (Years) | | Number Exercisable | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
2005 | | $ | 0.30 | | | 348,000 | | | 2.50 | | | 348,000 | | $ | 0.30 | |
2006 | | $ | 1.00 | | | 6,684,960 | | | 1.25 | | | 6,684,960 | | $ | 1.00 | |
2006 | | $ | 0.72 | | | 234,690 | | | 1.25 | | | 234,690 | | $ | 0.72 | |
| | Number of Shares | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
| | | | | | | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2004 | | | — | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | |
Granted | | | 348,000 | | $ | .30 | |
Exercised | | | — | | $ | — | |
Cancelled | | | (— | ) | $ | (— | ) |
Outstanding at December 31, 2005 | | | 348,000 | | $ | .30 | |
| | | | | | | |
Granted | | | 6,919,650 | | $ | .99 | |
Exercised | | | — | | $ | — | |
Cancelled | | | | | $ | | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2006, 2007 and March 31, 2008 | | | 7,267,650 | | $ | .96 | |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 11 — Acquisition of Providence Exploration
On September 29, 2006, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement pursuant to which the Company acquired 100% control over Providence Exploration through the acquisition of all of its outstanding member shares.
The purchase price of the transaction required the Company to issue 20,000,000 common shares with a deemed value of $16,000,000. The shares were used to eliminate $3,571,311 of debt held by Providence Exploration. Prior to the transaction, Providence Exploration had a net assets deficit of $1,961,149 which included $73,721 in cash. The excess of the deemed value of the shares and fair value of the assets acquired amounted to $14,389,838 which was allocated to the value of undeveloped oil and gas leases held by Providence Exploration at the time of the acquisition. At the time of the acquisition, there was an intercompany account balance of $9,189,364 for principal and interest of cash advances made by the Company to Providence Exploration prior to the acquisition.
Note 12 - Agreements
In October 2005, the Company signed a joint exploration agreement with Harding Company. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company and Harding Company intend to explore, develop and produce oil and gas from Marble Falls and Barnett Shale formations in targeted areas of the Ft. Worth basin. Harding Company is appointed as operator.
The Company is required pursuant to the agreement to fund 100% of all costs of the management and operation for a minimum of 3 wells. The Company will carry Harding for its 10% working interest in all wells drilled and completed through the pipeline connection phase, in the project.
Effective February 22, 2006, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase oil and gas leases in Val Verde County, Texas. The purchase price was $3,849,600, consisting of $1,924,800 in cash and a $1,924,800 note payable. In March 2006, Harding Company paid the Company $192,480 related to the purchase. In connection with the acquisition of Providence Exploration, the Company issued 3,500,000 shares of common stock valued at $2,800,000 as payment of the outstanding balance for the oil and gas leases in Val Verde County.
In early 2007, the Company engaged TRNCO Petroleum Corporation of Midland, Texas to implement an I/O System Two recording system in combination with the latest generation of state-of-the-art acquisition and processing parameters to obtain high quality 3D seismic data for those leases located in Val Verde County. The data is intended to illuminate deep gas targets at depths ranging from 14,000 to 16,000 feet within the identified carbonates. TRNCO will supervise the acquisition, processing, licensing and interpretation of all seismic data and has engaged Dawson Geophysical Company to be responsible for obtaining the actual 3D seismic data. Founded in 1952, Dawson is a leading provider of onshore seismic data acquisition and processing services that operates two state-of-the-industry data processing centers in Houston and Midland, Texas, staffed by experienced geophysicists. The processing professionals use the latest kits of powerful processing tools and back their analytical excellence with practical geophysical field experience in correlating complex producing horizons. Dawson’s prior experience in the Val Verde Basin is expected to be of considerable benefit to Providence in acquiring reliable 3D seismic data.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies
The royalty on the Company’s Val Verde property is 25% of net revenue. In addition, the Company must make annual installments for property leases in the amounts of $2,858 on February 24 and $320 April 13.
Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and notes payable. The carrying amount of these items approximates fair value because of their short-term nature and the notes payable bear interest at the market interest rate.
Note 15 — Stock Based Compensation
The Company has adopted the disclosure provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (R), “Share Based Payment” as described in Note 1. No stock options were granted in 2008 and 2007. No stock options were outstanding at March 31, 2008.
Note 16 — Reverse Common Stock Split
Effective August 25, 2003, the Company approved a 1-for-20 reverse common stock split. All common share amounts, common stock option amounts and per share information have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this common stock split in the accompanying financial statements.
Note 17 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 161 which amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS 133 to provide an enhanced understanding of an entity’s use of derivative instruments, how they are accounted for under SFAS 133 and their effect on the entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The provisions of SFAS 161 are effective for the period beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently reviewing the effect, if any, that the adoption of this statement will have on our financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – An amendment of ARB No. 51.” This statements objective is to improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards that require ownership interests in the subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent be clearly identified. The adoption of SFAS 160 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 17 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised), “Business Combinations.” This revision statement’s objective is to improve the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its effects on recognizing identifiable assets and measuring goodwill. The adoption of SFAS 141 (revised) did not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” SFAS 159 creates a fair value option allowing an entity to irrevocably elect fair value as the initial and subsequent measurement attribute for certain financial assets and financial liabilities, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings as they occur. SFAS 159 also requires an entity to report those financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in a manner that separates those reported fair values from the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities measured using another measurement attribute on the face of the statement of financial position. Lastly, SFAS 159 requires an entity to provide information that would allow users to understand the effect on earnings of changes in the fair value on those instruments selected for the fair value election. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 with early adoption permitted. The Company is continuing to evaluate SFAS 159 and to assess the impact on our results of operations and financial condition if an election is made to adopt the standard.
In January 2007, we adopted FIN 48. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertain taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in an enterprise's tax return. In addition, FIN 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods and disclosure related to uncertain income tax positions.
Note 18 — Subsequent Events
None.
End of Notes to Financial Statements
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Supplemental Oil and Gas Information – FAS69
The following unaudited disclosures on standardized measures of discounted cash flows and changes therein relating to proved oil and gas reserves are determined in accordance with United States Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 69 “Disclosures About Oil and Gas Producing Activities”.
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows and Changes Therein
In calculating the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows, year-end constant prices and cost assumptions were applied to the Company’s annual future production from proved reserves to determine cash inflows. Future production and development costs are based on constant price assumptions and assume the continuation of existing economic, operating and regulatory conditions. Future income taxes are calculated by applying statutory income tax rates to future pre-tax cash flows after provision for the tax cost of oil and natural gas properties based upon existing laws and regulations. The discount was computed by application of a 10 percent discount factor to the future net cash flows. The calculation of the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is based upon discounted future net cash flows prepared by the Company’s independent qualified reserve evaluators in relation to the reserves they respectively evaluated, and adjusted by the Company to account for management’s estimate obligations and future income taxes. The Company cautions that the discounted future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves are an indication of neither the fair market value of the Company’s oil and gas properties, nor of the future net cash flows expected to be generated from such properties. The discounted future net cash flows do not include the fair market value of exploratory properties and probable or possible oil and gas reserves, nor is consideration given to the effect of anticipated future changes in crude oil and natural gas prices, development, asset retirement and production costs, and possible changes to tax and royalty regulations. The prescribed discount rate of 10 percent may not appropriately reflect future interest rates. The Company’s projections should not be interpreted as being equivalent to fair market value.
Net Proved Reserves (1, 2) |
| Natural Gas (millions of cubic feet) | | Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids (thousands of barrels) |
December 31, 2006 | - | | - |
Purchase of reserves in place | - | | - |
Production | - | | - |
Adjustment for uneconomic wells | - | | - |
December 31, 2007 and March 31, 2008 | - | | - |
| | | |
Developed | - | | - |
Undeveloped | - | | - |
Total | - | | - |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Supplemental Oil and Gas Information – FAS69 (continued)
| a. | “Net” reserves are the remaining reserves of the Company, after deduction of estimated royalties and including royalty interests. |
| b. | “Proved oil and gas reserves.” Proved oil and gas reserves are the estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids which geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic |
and operating conditions, i.e. prices and costs as of the date the estimate is made. Prices include consideration of changes in existing prices provided only by contractual arrangements, but not on escalations based upon future conditions.
Reservoirs are considered proved if economic product ability is supported by either actual production or conclusive formation test. The area of a reservoir considered proved includes that portion delineated by drilling and defined by gas-oil and /or oil-water contacts, if any; and the immediately adjoining portions not yet drilled, but which can be reasonably judged as economically productive on the basis of available geological and engineering data. In the absence of information on fluid contacts, the lowest known structural occurrence of hydrocarbons controls the lower proved limit of the reservoir. | i. | Reserves which can be produced economically through application of improved recovery techniques (such as fluid injection) are included in the “proved” classification when successful testing by a pilot project, or the operation of an |
| ii. | installed program in the reservoir, provides support for the engineering analysis on which the project or program was based. |
| iii. | Estimates of proved reserves do not include the following: |
Oil that may become available from known reservoirs but is classified separately as “indicated additional reserves”;
Crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, the recovery of which is subject to reasonable doubt because of uncertainty as to geology, reservoir characteristics, or economic factors;
Crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, that may occur in undrilled prospects; and
Crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, that may be recovered from oil shales, coal, gilsonite and other such sources.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Supplemental Oil and Gas Information – FAS69 (continued)
| c. | “Proved developed oil and gas reserves.” Proved developed oil and gas reserves are reserves that can be expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. Additional oil and gas expected to be obtained through the application of fluid injection or other improved recovery techniques for supplementing the natural forces and mechanisms of primary recovery should be included as “proved developed reserves” only after testing by a pilot project or after the operation of an installed program has confirmed through production response that increased recovery will be achieved. |
| d. | “Proved undeveloped reserves.” Proved undeveloped oil and gas reserves are reserves that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage, or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. Reserves on undrilled acreage shall be limited to those drilling units offsetting productive unites that are reasonably certain of production when drilled. Proved reserves for other undrilled unites can be claimed only where it can be demonstrated with certainty that there is continuity of production from the existing productive formation. Under no circumstances should estimates, for proved undeveloped reserves be attributable to any acreage for which an application of fluid injection or other improved recovery technique is contemplated, unless such techniques have been proved effective by actual tests in the area and in the same reservoir. |
(2) The Company does not file any estimates of total net proved crude oil or natural gas reserves with any U.S. federal authority or agency other than the SEC.
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Related to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves The Company has no proved reserves and no oil and gas production and therefore has not presented the Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows or operating results.
Capitalized Costs
March 31, 2008 | United States |
Proved oil and gas properties | $ - |
Unproved oil and gas properties | 14,115,585 |
Total capital costs | 14,115,585 |
Accumulated depletion | (-) |
Net capitalized costs | $ 14,115,585 |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
Supplemental Oil and Gas Information – FAS69 (continued)
Costs Incurred
| United States |
Years ended March 31, 2008 | |
Acquisitions: | |
Proved reserves | $ - |
Unproved reserves | - |
Total acquisitions | - |
Exploration costs | - |
Development costs | - |
Asset retirement obligations | - |
Total costs incurred | $ - |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-24 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | F-25 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss | F-26 |
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) and Comprehensive Loss | F-27 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | F-33 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-34
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors
Providence Resources, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Vancouver, BC Canada
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Providence Resources, Inc. and Subsidiaries (A Development Stage Company) at December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows for the year then ended and for the cumulative period from February 17, 1993 (date of inception) to December 31, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal controls over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Providence Resources, Inc. and Subsidiaries at December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended and from February 17, 1993 (inception) through December 31, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has recorded significant losses from operations, and is dependent on financing to continue operations, which together raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Chisholm, Bierwolf & Nilson
Chisholm, Bierwolf & Nilson, LLC
Bountiful, Utah
March 25, 2008
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC. (A Development Stage Company) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
| | | December 31, | | | December 31, |
| | | 2007 | | | 2006 |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 1,180,147 | | $ | 1,540,145 |
Note receivable | | | 350,000 | | | - |
Drilling rig inventory | | | - | | | 724,515 |
Prepaid expenses | | | 34,168 | | | 98 |
Total current assets | | | 1,564,315 | | | 2,264,758 |
| | | | | | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Note 3) : | | | | | | |
Oil and gas leases – undeveloped | | | 14,115,585 | | | 26,266,981 |
Oil and gas pipeline (construction in progress) | | | - | | | 1,170,173 |
Equipment, net of amortization | | | - | | | 45,810 |
Total property and equipment | | | 14,115,585 | | | 27,482,964 |
| | | | | | |
OTHER ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Loan origination fees, net of amortization of $55,851 | | | 20,399 | | | 45,799 |
Deposits | | | - | | | 2,266 |
Total other assets | | | 20,399 | | | 48,065 |
| | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 15,700,299 | | $ | 29,795,787 |
| | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 1,082,222 | | $ | 953,803 |
Accrued expenses | | | 539,413 | | | 153,909 |
Related party payables | | | 135,500 | | | 75,000 |
Short-term note payable (Note 4) | | | 500,000 | | | - |
Short-term convertible promissory notes (Note 5) | | | 780,821 | | | - |
Current portion of long-term notes payable (Note 7) | | | 773,925 | | | 454,099 |
Total current liabilities | | | 3,811,881 | | | 1,636,811 |
| | | | | | |
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (Note 8) | | | 3,320,000 | | | 3,570,000 |
LONG-TERM CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES (Note 6) | | | 1,075,695 | | | - |
LONG-TERM NOTES PAYABLE (Note 7) | | | 200,000 | | | 319,826 |
| | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 8,407,576 | | | 5,526,637 |
| | | | | | |
COMMITMENTS (Note 16) | | | - | | | - |
MINORITY INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF SUBSIDIARY | | | 150,973 | | | 117,017 |
| | | | | | |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares | | | | | | |
authorized, no shares issued and outstanding | | | - | | | - |
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized, | | | | | | |
59,161,118 and 51,855,539 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | | 5,916 | | | 5,185 |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 45,240,221 | | | 40,047,072 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 14,572 | | | 14,560 |
Deficit accumulated during the development stage | | | (38,118,959) | | | (15,914,684) |
| | | | | | |
Total stockholder's equity | | | 7,141,750 | | | 24,152,133 |
| | | | | | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | | $ | 15,700,299 | | $ | 29,795,787 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC. (A Development Stage Company) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS Years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and Cumulative Amounts |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Years ended December 31, | | | Inception on February 17, 1993 Through December 31, |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 |
| | | | | | | | |
Sales | $ | - | | $ | 350 | | $ | 350 |
Cost of Sales | | - | | | 25,427 | | | 25,427 |
Gross profit | | - | | | 25,777 | | | 25,777 |
| | | | | | | | |
General and administrative expenses | | (1,120,602) | | | (2,121,062) | | | (8,576,026) |
Loss from operations | | (1,120,602) | | | (2,095,285) | | | (8,550,249) |
| | | | | | | | |
Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | (1,554,288) | | | (5,102,503) | | | (6,997,928) |
Debt conversion expense | | (162,444) | | | - | | | (162,444) |
Interest income | | 25,828 | | | 416,306 | | | 474,312 |
Impairment of capital assets | | (19,390,826) | | | - | | | (19,390,826) |
Loss on disposal of assets | | (35,899) | | | - | | | (35,899) |
Loss before provision for minority interest, | | (19,400,897) | | | | | | |
income taxes and discontinued operations | | (22,238,231) | | | (6,781,482) | | | (34,663,034) |
| | | | | | | | |
Minority interest | | 33,956 | | | 19,898 | | | 53,854 |
Loss before provision for income taxes and | | | | | | | | |
discontinued operations | | (22,204,275) | | | (6,761,584) | | | (34,609,180) |
| | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | - | | | - | | | - |
Loss before discontinued operations | | (22,204,275) | | | (6,761,584) | | | (34,609,180) |
| | | | | | | | |
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | | - | | | - | | | (3,407,279) |
Net loss before cumulative effect | | | | | | | | |
of accounting change | | (22,204,275) | | | (6,761,584) | | | (38,016,459) |
| | | | | | | | |
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax | | - | | | - | | | (102,500) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | (22,204,275) | | | (6,761,584) | | | (38,118,959) |
| | | | | | | | |
Loss per share from continuing operations - basic and diluted | | $ (0.38) | | | $ (0.24) | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Loss per common share - basic and diluted | | $ (0.38) | | | $ (0.24) | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Weighted average common shares - basic and diluted | | 58,845,406 | | | 28,296,428 | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | (22,204,275) | | | (6,761,584) | | | (38,118,959) |
Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | 12 | | | 190 | | | 14,572 |
| | | | | | | | |
Net comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (22,204,263) | | $ | (6,761,394) | | $ | (38,104,387) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC. (A Developmental Stage Company) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS February 17, 1993 ( Date of Inception) to December 31, 2007 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Deficit | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Accumulated | | Accumulated | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Additional | | Other | | During the | | |
| | Preferred Stock | | Common Stock | | Paid-in | | Comprehensive | | Development | | |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount | | Capital | | Income | | Stage | | Total |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at February 17, 1993 (date of inception) | - | $ | - | | 60,000 | $ | 6 | $ | 1,194 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,200 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (200) | | (200) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 1993 | | - | | - | | 60,000 | | 6 | | 1,194 | | - | | (200) | | 1,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (240) | | (240) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 1994 | | - | | - | | 60,000 | | 6 | | 1,194 | | - | | (440) | | 760 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (240) | | (240) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 1995 | | - | | - | | 60,000 | | 6 | | 1,194 | | - | | (680) | | 520 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (240) | | (240) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 1996 | | - | | - | | 60,000 | | 6 | | 1,194 | | - | | (920) | | 280 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of common stock for cash | | - | | - | | 32,068 | | 3 | | 80,269 | | - | | - | | 80,272 |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (79,765) | | (79,765) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 1997 | | - | | - | | 92,068 | | 9 | | 81,463 | | - | | (80,685) | | 787 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of common stock for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Services | | - | | - | | 6,500 | | 1 | | 12,999 | | - | | - | | 13,000 |
Cash | | - | | - | | 26,170 | | 3 | | 26,167 | | - | | - | | 26,170 |
Additional shares due to rounding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
after stock split | | - | | - | | 300 | | 1 | | (1) | | - | | - | | - |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (36,896) | | (36,896) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 1998 | | - | | - | | 125,038 | | 14 | | 120,628 | | - | | (117,581) | | 3,061 |
Balance forward, December 31, 1998 | | - | | - | | 125,038 | | 14 | | 120,628 | | - | | (117,581) | | 3,061 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rounding | | - | | - | | (38) | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Issuance of common stock for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | - | | - | | 22,500 | | 2 | | 899,998 | | - | | - | | 900,000 |
Assets | | - | | - | | 128,012 | | 13 | | 1,020,452 | | - | | - | | 1,020,465 |
Net book value of Healthbridge, Inc. | | - | | - | | 20,500 | | 2 | | (2) | | - | | - | | - |
Dividends-in-kind | | - | | - | | 50,202 | | 5 | | 2,008,091 | | - | | (2,008,096) | | - |
Debt | | - | | - | | 242,500 | | 23 | | 999,978 | | - | | - | | 1,000,001 |
Reverse acquisition with Healthbridge, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
and Wattmonitor, Inc. | | - | | - | | 147,500 | | 15 | | 798,046 | | - | | - | | 798,061 |
Common stock offering costs | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (105,000) | | - | | - | | (105,000) |
Reverse acquisition, retirement of old shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
of Wattmonitor, Inc. | | - | | - | | (147,500) | | (15) | | (915,627) | | - | | 117,581 | | (798,061) |
Share adjustment for shares previously issued | - | | - | | 150 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (3,196,076) | | (3,196,076) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 1999 | | - | | - | | 588,864 | | 60 | | 4,826,564 | | - | | (5,204,172) | | (377,549) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of common stock for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt | | - | | - | | 34,950 | | 4 | | 349,496 | | - | | - | | 349,500 |
Services | | - | | - | | 11,000 | | 1 | | 71,199 | | - | | - | | 71,200 |
Cash | | - | | - | | 19,500 | | 2 | | 194,998 | | - | | - | | 195,000 |
Accounts payable | | - | | - | | 7,500 | | 1 | | 74,999 | | - | | - | | 75,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock offering costs | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (15,600) | | - | | - | | (15,600) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Stock option compensation expense | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 6,000 | | - | | - | | 6,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (816,545) | | (816,545) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2000 | | - | | - | | 661,814 | | 67 | | 5,507,656 | | - | | (6,020,717) | | (512,994) |
Balance forward, December 31, 2000 | | - | | - | | 661,814 | | 67 | | 5,507,656 | | - | | (6,020,717) | | (512,994) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of common stock for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Services | | - | | - | | 84,400 | | 9 | | 258,941 | | - | | - | | 258,950 |
Accounts payable | | - | | - | | 13,750 | | 1 | | 59,999 | | - | | - | | 60,000 |
Debt | | - | | - | | 41,603 | | 4 | | 249,614 | | - | | - | | 249,618 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (422,008) | | (422,008) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2001 | | - | | - | | 801,567 | | 81 | | 6,076,210 | | - | | (6,442,725) | | (366,434) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Comprehensive loss: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (1,221,203) | | (1,221,203) |
Other comprehensive loss - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
cumulative foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
translation adjustment | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 4,869 | | - | | 4,869 |
Total comprehensive loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,216,334) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of common stock for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Intellectual property | | - | | - | | 37,500 | | 4 | | 224,996 | | - | | - | | 225,000 |
Services | | - | | - | | 143,000 | | 14 | | 806,086 | | - | | - | | 806,100 |
Accounts payable and services | | - | | - | | 5,000 | | 1 | | 10,999 | | - | | - | | 11,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Stock option compensation expense | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 12,500 | | - | | - | | 12,500 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2002 | | - | | - | | 987,067 | | 99 | | 7,130,791 | | 4,869 | | (7,663,928) | | (528,169) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance forward, December 31, 2002 | | - | | - | | 987,067 | | 99 | | 7,130,791 | | 4,869 | | (7,663,928) | | (528,169) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Comprehensive loss: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (232,560) | | (232,560) |
Other comprehensive loss - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
cumulative foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
translation adjustment | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (806) | | - | | (806) |
Total comprehensive loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (233,366) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of common stock for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | - | | - | | 314,165 | | 32 | | 102,801 | | - | | - | | 102,833 |
Services | | | | | | 2,100 | | - | | 3,888 | | - | | - | | 3,888 |
Debt | | | | | | 1,537,048 | | 154 | | 475,583 | | - | | - | | 475,737 |
Common stock offering costs | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (2,000) | | - | | - | | (2,000) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of common stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
options for services | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 15,000 | | - | | - | | 15,000 |
after reverse split | | - | | - | | 65 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2003 | | - | | - | | 2,840,445 | | 285 | | 7,726,063 | | 4,063 | | (7,896,488) | | (166,077) |
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Issuance of common stock for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt conversion | | - | | - | | 2,735,555 | | 273 | | 197,673 | | - | | - | | 197,946 |
Services | | | | | | 1,050,000 | | 105 | | 80,395 | | | | | | 80,500 |
Other comprehensive loss - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
cumulative foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
translation adjustment | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 1,250 | | - | | 1,250 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (311,757) | | (311,757) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2004 | | - | | - | | 6,626,000 | | 663 | | 8,004,131 | | 5,313 | | (8,208,245) | | (198,138) |
Balance forward, December 31, 2004 | | - | | - | | 6,626,000 | | 663 | | 8,004,131 | | 5,313 | | (8,208,245) | | (198,138) |
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Issuance of common stock for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | - | | - | | 7,520,000 | | 752 | | 2,005,248 | | - | | - | | 2,006,000 |
Debt | | - | | - | | 2,334,841 | | 233 | | 349,992 | | - | | - | | 350,226 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of warrants for finders fees | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 191,400 | | - | | - | | 191,400 |
Common stock offering costs | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (125,400) | | - | | - | | (125,400) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive loss - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
cumulative foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
translation adjustment | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 9,057 | | - | | 9,057 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for the period | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (944,857) | | (944,857) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2005 | | - | $ | - | | 16,480,841 | $ | 1,648 | $ | 10,425,371 | $ | 14,370 | $ | (9,153,101) | $ | 1,288,288 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of common stock for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition of Providence Exploration | | - | | - | | 20,000,000 | | 2,000 | | 15,998,000 | | - | | - | | 16,000,000 |
Cash | | - | | - | | 13,369,920 | | 1,337 | | 8,020,615 | | - | | - | | 8,021,952 |
Debt | | - | | - | | 2,004,778 | | 200 | | 2,071,014 | | - | | - | | 2,071,214 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of warrants with equity financing | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 3,409,330 | | - | | - | | 3,409,330 |
Issuance of warrants for finders fees | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 122,743 | | - | | - | | 122,743 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive loss - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
cumulative foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
translation adjustment | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 190 | | - | | 190 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for the period | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (6,761,584) | | (6,761,584) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2006 | | - | $ | - | | 51,855,539 | $ | 5,185 | $ | 40,047,072 | $ | 14,560 | $ | (15,914,684) | $ | 24,152,133 |
Balance at December 31, 2006 | | - | $ | - | | 51,855,539 | $ | 5,185 | $ | 40,047,072 | $ | 14,560 | $ | (15,914,684) | $ | 24,152,133 |
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Issuance of common stock for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | - | | - | | 1,987,500 | | 199 | | 236,501 | | - | | - | | 236,700 |
Services | | | | | | 1,450,000 | | 145 | | 284,855 | | - | | - | | 285,000 |
Debt | | | | | | 3,868,079 | | 387 | | 580,126 | | - | | - | | 580,513 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Discount on convertible notes | | | | | | | | | | 4,091,667 | | | | | | 4,091,667 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive loss - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
cumulative foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
translation adjustment | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 12 | | - | | 12 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for the period | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | - | | (22,204,275) | | (22,204,275) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2007 | | - | $ | - | | 59,161,118 | $ | 5,916 | $ | 45,240,221 | $ | 14,572 | $ | (38,118,959) | $ | 7,141,750 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC. (A Development Stage Company) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and Cumulative Amounts |
| | Years ended December 31, | | | Inception on February 17, 1993 through December 31, |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | $ | (22,204,275) | | $ | (6,761,584) | | $ | (38,118,959) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | | | | | | | | |
used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued for services | | 285,000 | | | 360,000 | | | 645,000 |
Shares issued with financing | | - | | | 3,532,073 | | | 3,532,073 |
Shares issued for debt and accrued interest conversion | | 178,214 | | | 226,547 | | | 404,761 |
Additional value of shares issued for debt and services conversion | 152,300 | | | 1,409,667 | | | 3,151,831 |
Amortization of conversion rights on debt | | 948,184 | | | - | | | 948,184 |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment | | 19,462,036 | | | 9,544 | | | 19,627,056 |
Minority interest | | (33,956) | | | (19,898) | | | (53,854) |
Discontinued operations | | - | | | - | | | 2,542,150 |
Gain on write-off of liabilities | | - | | | - | | | (96,270) |
Loss on disposal of assets | | 35,899 | | | - | | | 35,899 |
(Increase) decrease in: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses | | 207 | | | 121,615 | | | 110,725 |
Inventory | | 374,515 | | | - | | | 374,515 |
Accounts payable | | 128,419 | | | 931,721 | | | 1,679,246 |
Accrued expenses | | 385,504 | | | (82,808) | | | 595,923 |
Related party payables | | 60,500 | | | 61,500 | | | 235,812 |
Net cash used in operating activities | | (227,453) | | | (211,623) | | | (4,385,908) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Advances to Providence Exploration prior to acquisition | | - | | | (5,811,761) | | | (8,886,761) |
Cash of Providence Exploration on acquisition date | | - | | | 73,271 | | | 73,271 |
Acquisition of intangible assets | | - | | | - | | | (150,398) |
Acquisition of property and equipment | | (6,069,257) | | | (2,644,520) | | | (8,717,517) |
Issuance of notes receivable | | - | | | 3,124 | | | (616) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (6,069,257) | | | (8,379,886) | | | (17,682,021) |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from notes payable | | 700,000 | | | - | | | 1,392,999 |
Proceeds from convertible promissory notes payable | | 5,000,000 | | | - | | | 5,000,000 |
Issuance of common stock | | 236,700 | | | 8,021,952 | | | 13,347,979 |
Commissions paid to raise convertible debentures | | - | | | - | | | (41,673) |
Minority investment in subsidiary | | - | | | 136,915 | | | 136,915 |
Proceeds from (payments for) convertible debentures | | - | | | - | | | 3,654,173 |
Payments on notes payable | | - | | | (62,841) | | | (256,889) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | 5,936,700 | | | 8,096,026 | | | 23,233,504 |
| | | | | | | | |
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income | | 12 | | | 190 | | | 14,572 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | | (359,998) | | | (495,293) | | | 1,180,147 |
Cash, beginning of period | | 1,540,145 | | | 2,035,438 | | | - |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash, end of period | $ | 1,180,147 | | $ | 1,540,145 | | $ | 1,180,147 |
Cash paid for interest | $ | - | | $ | - | | | |
Non-cash investing and financing activities (Note 10)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization
The consolidated financial statements consist of Providence Resources, Inc. (“Providence Resources”) (formerly Healthbridge, Inc.) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Healthbridge AG (“Healthbridge AG”), Providence Exploration LLC (“Providence Exploration”), PDX Drilling, LLC and Providence Resources LLC and a ninety percent interest in Comanche County Pipeline, LLC (collectively “the Company”).
Providence Resources, Inc. was organized on February 17, 1993 (date of inception) under the laws of the State of Texas. The Company changed its name from Healthbridge, Inc. to Providence Resources, Inc. on September 29, 2006. Healthbridge AG was formed as a German subsidiary during 2002. Providence Exploration, LLC was formed on July 12, 2005, under the Laws of the State of Texas as a Limited Liability Company and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Providence Exploration formed a wholly owned subsidiary, PDX Drilling, LLC (PDX), on July 12, 2005. PDX was formed to acquire drilling and service rigs for the purpose of drilling oil and gas wells in Texas. Providence Exploration also formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Providence Resources LLC, on September 1, 2005, to acquire leases in Texas for oil and gas exploration and development. In October of 2006, Providence Exploration entered into an agreement to form Comanche County Pipeline, LLC with the purpose of constructing an oil and gas pipeline in Comanche County, Texas.
On January 25, 2002, the Company acquired certain patents related to the infectious medical waste sterilization and disposal technologies developed in Germany. During the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company decided to discontinue all operations connected to the Valides® Modular Infectious Waste Disposal System and the Medides System due to the unsatisfactory level of revenue generated to date.
On November 21, 2005, the Company executed a letter of intent to acquire Providence Exploration, LLC, as a wholly owned subsidiary in a stock for ownership exchange. On September 29, 2006, the Corporation acquired Providence Exploration as a wholly owned subsidiary, pursuant to the closing of a Securities Exchange Agreement and a Note Exchange Agreement.
The Securities Exchange Agreement, entered into on April 10, 2006 with Providence Exploration and the unit holders of Providence Exploration, provided for the exchange of 4,286,330 shares of the Corporation’s common stock for 1,250,000 issued and outstanding membership units of Providence Exploration. The Note Exchange Agreement, entered into on April 10, 2006 with the holders of certain promissory notes issued by Providence Exploration, provided for the exchange of 12,213,670 shares of the Company’s common stock for the assignment of those promissory notes to the Company. The agreements were closed pursuant to shareholder approval at a special meeting of the shareholders held on September 29, 2006.
Providence Exploration is involved in exploration activities for the recovery of oil and gas from the Marble Falls and Barnett Shale formations in the Fort Worth basin and from the Ellenburger carbonate, Strawn carbonate and Pennsylvanian-Wolfcamp sandstone reservoirs in Val Verde County. The Fort Worth basin prospects include approximately 7,374 acres of oil and gas leases and the Val Verde County prospects include approximately 12,832 acres of oil and gas leases. Providence Exploration has a 90% working interest and its joint venture operating partner, Harding Company, has a 10% working interest in the Fort Worth basin projects.
The Company is considered a development stage company as defined in SFAS No. 7.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Providence Resources, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Inventory
Inventory at December 31, 2007 consists of drilling rigs, parts and components. The Company records inventory at the lower of cost and market.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Costs of major renewals or betterments are capitalized over the remaining useful lives of the related assets. Depreciation is computed by using the straight-line method. The cost of property disposed of and related accumulated depreciation is removed from the accounts at the time of disposal, and gain or loss is reflected in operations.
Oil and Gas Leases Not Subject to Amortization
Oil and gas lease costs are recorded at cost and consist of 7,374.5 acres of land leases in North Eastern Texas in the Barnett Shale Formation and 12,847.2 acres of land leases in Southwest Texas in Val Verde County. These leases are undeveloped at December 31, 2007, and accordingly no depletion is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for exploration and development of oil and gas properties whereby all costs in acquiring, exploring and developing properties are capitalized, including estimate of abandonment costs, net of estimated equipment salvage costs. Prior to acquisition on September 29, 2006, Providence Exploration capitalized $3,278,647 in exploration costs. No costs related to production, general corporate overhead, or similar activities have been capitalized. As of December 31, 2007, the Company only has capitalized costs of unproved properties acquired and related exploration costs. Leasehold costs are depleted based on the units-of-production method based on estimated proved reserves. No proved reserves currently exist for the Company and therefore no depletion has been taken as of December 31, 2007.
Convertible Notes Payable
The fair value of the conversion option on a convertible note payable is calculated using the intrinsic value method and recorded as a discount on the face value of the note. This amount is amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the note.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, the Company reviews its long-lived assets to be held and used, excluding proved oil and gas properties accounted for under the full cost method of accounting, whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is indicated if the sum of the expected future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets. In this circumstance, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. The Company’s long-lived assets related to its proved oil and gas properties accounted for under the full cost method of accounting are prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (Regulation S-X, Rule 4-10, “Financial Accounting and Reporting for Oil and Gas Producing Activities Pursuant to the Federal Securities Laws and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975”).
Intangible Assets
Costs associated with the acquisition of definite life intangibles are capitalized and amortized over their useful life. Costs of property acquisition, exploration and development are capitalized and subjected to a quarterly impairment (ceiling) test, based on the net present value of proved reserves on the property. Management will write this intangible down to its net realizable value at the time impairment appears to exist. During fiscal 2007, management determined that due to the dry holes experienced to date, that the carrying values of the Company’s oil and gas leases and its oil and gas pipeline exceeded the ceiling test amounts pursuant to Regulation S-X, Rule 4-10. Accordingly, the Company recorded impairment charges of $17,881,092 and $1,509,734 on the leases and pipeline respectively.
Loan origination fees are amortized on a straight line basis over the 36 month term of the loans.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company evaluates its long-lived assets in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets”. Long-lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their net book value may not be recoverable. When such factors and circumstances exist, the Company compares the projected undiscounted future cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets over their estimated useful lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets and is recorded in the period in which the determination was made.
Income Taxes
The Company has adopted FASB 109 to account for income taxes. The Company currently has no issues which create timing differences that would mandate deferred tax expense. Net operating losses would create possible tax assets in future years, but due to the uncertainty as to the utilization of net operating loss carry forwards, a valuation allowance has been made to the extent of any tax benefit that net operating losses may generate. No provision for income taxes has been recorded due to the net operating loss carry forward which will be offset against future taxable income.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Income Taxes (continued)
The difference between income taxes at statutory rates and the amount presented in the financial statements is a result of the following:
| Years Ended December 31, | Cumulative Amounts |
| 2007 | 2006 |
Income tax benefit at statutory rate | (7,549,454) | (2,299,000) | (12,270,454) |
Change in valuation allowance | 7,549,454 | 2,299,000 | 12,270,454 |
| $ - | $ - | $ - |
| | | |
Deferred tax assets are as follows at December 31, 2007: | |
| 2007 | 2006 | |
NOL Carry-forward | 12,270,454 | 4,721,000 | |
Valuation allowance | (12,270,454) | (4,721,000) | |
| $ - | - | |
| | | | |
The Company has incurred Net Operating Losses of approximately $38,118,959. These losses will be carried forward to offset future taxable income and will expire beginning in 2014. However, realization of the future tax benefit of these carry-forwards is contingent on the Company’s ability to generate positive net operations. A valuation allowance has been recorded for the full amount of the deferred tax asset because it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The components of current income tax expense as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 respectively are as follows:
| As at December 31, |
| 2007 | 2006 |
Current federal tax expense | - | - |
Current state tax expense | - | - |
Change in NOL benefits | 7,549,454 | 2,299,000 |
Change in valuation allowance | (7,549,454) | (2,299,000) |
Income tax expense | $ - | $ - |
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts, which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. At December 31, 2007, the Company had $1,180,147 in bank deposit accounts. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiary are translated into U.S. dollars at the applicable exchange rates at year-end. Net gains or losses resulting from the translation of the Company’s assets and liabilities are reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. A negative translation impact on stockholders’ equity reflects a current relative U.S. dollar value higher than at the point in time that assets were actually acquired in a foreign currency. A positive translation impact would result from a U.S. Dollar weaker in value than at the point in time foreign assets were acquired.
Income and expense items are translated at the weighted average rate of exchange (based on when transactions actually occurred) during the year.
Revenue Recognition
The Company did not have revenues in the year ended December 31, 2007. Revenues are recorded upon the completion of the services, with the existence of an agreement and where collectability is reasonably assured. Oil and natural gas production revenue will be recognized at the time and point of sale after the product has been extracted from the ground.
Stock-Based Compensation
At December 31, 2007, the Company has stock-based employee compensation plans and the Company accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”, and related Interpretations, and has adopted the disclosure provisions of SFAS 123 (R), “Share Based Payment.”
Had compensation cost for the Company’s stock option plan been determined based on the fair value at the grant date for awards consistent with the provisions of SFAS 123 (R), the Company’s net loss and loss per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
Years ended December 31,
Net loss as reported | $ (22,204,275) | $ (6,761,584) |
Deduct:
Total stock-based employee compensation expense
determined under fair value based method for all
awards, net of related tax effects | - | - |
| $ (22,204,275) | $ (6,761,584) |
Loss per share – basic and diluted:
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Earnings Per Share
The numerator for the earnings per share calculation is the net loss for the period. The denominator is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.
The computation of diluted earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the common stock equivalents which would arise from the exercise or conversion of warrants, options and convertible securities, if any, using the treasury stock method. The Company had 7,267,650 stock equivalents of warrants at December 31, 2007 (2006 -7,267,650) that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Common stock equivalents are not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation when their effect is antidilutive.
Earnings Per Share computation for Continuing operations: Years ended December 31,
2007 2006
| Numerator – (loss from continuing operations) | $ | (22,204,275) | $ | (6,761,584) |
| Denominator – weighted average |
| number of shares outstanding | 54,845,406 | 28,296,428 |
| Loss per share | $ | (0.38) | $ | (0.24) |
Earnings Per Share computation from Discontinued Operations: Years ended December 31,
2007 2006
| Numerator – (loss from discontinued operations)$ | Nil | $ | Nil |
| Denominator – weighted average |
| number of shares outstanding | 54,845,406 | 28,296,428 |
| Loss per share-discontinued operations | $ | (0.38) | $ | (0.00) |
Earnings Per Share computation for Net Income: Years ended December 31,
| Numerator – (Net Loss ) | $ | (22,204,275) | $ | (6,761,584) |
| Denominator – weighted average |
| number of shares outstanding | 54,845,406 | 28,296,428 |
| Loss per share | $ | (0.38) | $ | (0.24) |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 1 — Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 2006 financial statements may have been reclassified to conform to the 2007 presentation.
Note 2 — Going Concern
As of December 31, 2007, the Company’s revenue generating activities have not generated sufficient funds for profitable operations, and the Company has incurred losses of $38,118,959 since inception. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
We anticipate that additional funding will be required in the next twelve months and that it will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock. However, we do not have any financing arranged and we cannot provide investors with firm assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of our common stock to fund our plan of operations
Note 3 — Property and Equipment
Drilling and service rigs and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful lives of ten years using the straight-line method. Office furniture and equipment and automotive equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives of five to ten years using the straight-line method.
Upon sale or retirement of property and equipment the cost and related accumulated depreciation of the asset are removed from the Company's accounts and gain or loss is recognized.
Expenditures for repair and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.
| Drilling Rigs and Equipment | 15,441 | 15,441 |
| Office furniture and Equipment | - | 12,659 |
| Less accumulated depreciation | - | (9,785) |
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $9,911 and $9,544 respectively. In the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded a loss on disposal of equipment in the amount of $35,899.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 4 – Short-term Note Payable
| Note Payable - Global Convertible Megatrend LTD, unsecured, principal payable in full on February 23, 2008, interest at 10% payable at the end of each fiscal quarter, interest convertible to common shares at $0.35 per share. | $500,000 |
| | |
For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded $42,603 as interest and financing expense relating to a short-term note payable. Accrued interest as at December 31, 2007 for the outstanding short-term note payable totaled $42,603.
Note 5 – Short-term Convertible Promissory Notes
In 2007, the Company issued a secured convertible promissory note with a total face value of $1,000,000 in exchange for a cash advance of the same amount. The principal and interest are due in full on the maturity date of the note. The notes are secured by:
| 1. | All seismic data obtained in connection with the 3D Seismic Project Proposal and Agreement dated March 27, 2007 between the Company and TRNCO Petroleum Corporation which seismic data may not be shared with any third party without the express written consent of the holder of the note. |
| 2. | Any and all proceeds arising from or attributable to the assets. |
At the sole discretion of the holder, the principal and accrued interest on the note may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The promissory notes bear interest at 10% per annum. The principal and interest on the notes can be converted into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.15. The terms of the note are outlined in the following table.
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Miller Energy LLC, secured, payable in full on April 29, 2008, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.15 per common share. | $ 1,000,000 |
| Total Principal of Convertible Promissory Note | $ 1,000,000 |
| Less: unamortized note discount | ($ 219,179) |
| Net book value | $ 780,821 |
| | |
For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded $67,123 as interest and financing expense relating to short-term convertible promissory notes. Accrued interest as at December 31, 2007 for the outstanding short-term convertible promissory notes totaled $67,123.
The fair value of the conversion option on the short-term promissory note of $666,667 as calculated using the intrinsic value method was recorded as a discount on the face value of the note. This amount will be amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the note. In 2007, the Company recorded $447,489 as interest expense due to amortization of the discount.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 6 – Long-term Convertible Promissory Notes
In 2007, the Company issued secured seven convertible promissory notes with a total face value of $4,000,000 in exchange for a cash advance of the same amount. The principal and interest are due in full three years after the issue date of the notes. The notes are secured by:
| 1. | All seismic data obtained in connection with the 3D Seismic Project Proposal and Agreement dated March 27, 2007 between the Company and TRNCO Petroleum Corporation which seismic data may not be shared with any third party without the express written consent of the holder of the note. |
| 2. | Any and all proceeds arising from or attributable to the assets. |
At the sole discretion of the holder, the principal and accrued interest on the note may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The promissory notes bear interest at 10% per annum. The principal and interest on notes with a total face value of $3,000,000 can be converted into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.08. The principal and interest on the remaining note with a face value of $1,000,000 can be converted into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.15. The terms of the note are outlined in the following table.
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Global Project Finance AG, secured, payable in full on May 31, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.15 per common share. | $ 1,000,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd., secured, payable in full on August 8, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 1,400,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Golden Beach Company Ltd., secured, payable in full on August 8, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 100,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – CR Innovations AG, secured, payable in full on August 8, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 600,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Global Project Finance AG, secured, payable in full on August 8, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 400,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – Global Undervalued Investment Ltd., secured, payable in full on August 15, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 250,000 |
| Convertible Promissory Note Payable – FE Global Leveraged Investment Ltd., secured, payable in full on August 15, 2010, including interest at 10%, convertible at $0.08 per common share. | $ 250,000 |
| | |
| Total Principal Long-Term Convertible Promissory Notes Payable | $ 4,000,000 |
| | |
| Less: unamortized discount | ($ 2,924,305) |
| | |
| Net book value | $ 1,075,695 |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 6 – Long-term Convertible Promissory Notes (continued)
For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded $176,849 as interest and financing expense relating to long-term convertible promissory notes. Accrued interest as at December 31, 2007 for the outstanding long-term convertible promissory notes totaled $176,849.
The fair value of the conversion option on the long-term promissory notes of $3,425,000 as calculated using the intrinsic value method was recorded as a discount on the face value of the notes. This amount will be amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the notes. In 2007, the Company recorded $500,696 as interest expense due to amortization of the discount.
Note 7 – Long-term Notes Payable
| Note Payable - FAGEB AG, secured by drilling equipment, payable in quarterly installments of $25,119 through July 31, 2008, including interest at 12%. | $156,515 |
| Note Payable - Global Convertible Megatrend LTD., secured by drilling equipment, payable in quarterly installments of $50,238 through July 31, 2008, including interest at 12%. | 352,608 |
| Note Payable - FAGEB AG, secured by drilling equipment, payable in quarterly installments of $37,722 through September 25, 2008, including interest at 12%. | 264,802 |
| Note Payable – Bluemont Investment Ltd, payable in full by August 8, 2010, including interest at 10%. | 200,000 |
| Total | 973,925 |
| Less current portion | 773,925 |
| | |
| Long-Term Notes Payable | $ 200,000 |
For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded $99,775 as interest and financing expense relating to long-term notes payable. Accrued interest as at December 31, 2007 for the outstanding long-term notes payable totaled $128,670.
Note 8 – Convertible Debentures
Two convertible debentures were issued during 2002 (May 3, 2002-$75,000 and May 6, 2002-$250,000), bearing interest at 7.5% per annum, which mature in three years. The convertible debentures become immediately due and payable upon certain events of default unless waived by the lender. Interest on the principal amount was due annually on the anniversary date of the issue date. The conversion feature allowed the holder at any time to convert any unpaid amount of principal or interest at $5.00 per share for a period of three years from the date of issuance. Pursuant to the terms of the convertible debenture, the Company agrees to file a Registration Statement within 60 days of conversion with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. On January 14, 2004, the conversion price of the two debentures was adjusted to $0.10 per share.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 8 – Convertible Debentures (continued)
The convertible debentures are secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets consisting of all tangible and intangible property.
The terms for these two convertible debentures were extended to May 3, 2008 and May 6, 2010, respectively pursuant to the terms of extension agreements dated March 31, 2005. The extension agreements require certain additional conditions related to the Company’s obligations as follows:
| 1. | The interest payable on the convertible debentures, as of May 4, 2005, accrues at a rate of ten percent (10%) per annum payable on a quarterly basis with the initial quarterly interest payments due on September 30, 2005 and at the end of each quarter thereafter until repayment or conversion. |
| 2. | The right to convert the whole part or any part of the principal amounts and accrued interest into shares of the Company extends until May 3, 2008 and May 6, 2010 respectively. |
| 3. | Upon conversion or repayment of the principal amounts and accrued interest, the holders of the convertible debentures are entitled to a ten percent (10%) bonus on the amount due as of such date. The market value of this bonus on the date of the extension was recorded as financing expense of $32,500. |
On October 3, 2005 the Company reached an agreement with the beneficiaries of these two outstanding debentures for payment of interest accrued to September 30, 2005. The Company issued 136,298 shares of common stock to Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. for $13,629 owed, and 56,250 shares of common stock to Max Fugman for $5,625 owed.
On April 11, 2006, the principal amount of the $75,000 debenture to Max Fugman and $3,863 of accrued interest were converted into shares of common stock at $0.10 per share. After applying the 10% bonus, the Company issued 867,493 shares of common stock to extinguish $86,749 of debt consisting of $75,000 of principal repayment and $11,749 in accrued interest. The Company recorded interest expense of $954,243 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion in excess of the book amounts.
On June 15, 2006, the interest accrued on the $250,000 debenture to Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. was converted into shares of common stock at $0.10 per share. The Company issued 167,810 shares for $16,781 of interest owed. The Company recorded interest expense of $192,982 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion of the book amount.
On December 31, 2006, the interest accrued on the $250,000 debenture to Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. was converted into shares of common stock at $0.10 per share. The Company issued 145,200 shares for $14,520 of interest owed. The Company recorded interest expense of $65,340 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion of the book amount.
On June 13, 2007, the principal amount of the $250,000 debenture to Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. and $12,357 of accrued interest were converted into shares of common stock at $0.10 per share. After applying the 10% bonus, the Company issued 2,873,563 shares of common stock to extinguish $287,356 of debt consisting of $250,000 of principal repayment and $37,356 in accrued interest and bonus. The Company recorded compensation expense of $139,944 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion in excess of the debt and interest amounts.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 8 – Convertible Debentures (continued)
On November 28, 2005, the Company issued seven convertible debenture certificates for the total principal sum of $3,320,000 due in full with accrued and unpaid interest on November 30, 2010. The interest at a rate of 7.0% per annum is payable on a semi-annual basis with the initial payment due on June 1, 2006. The holders of the debentures has the right to convert all or part of the principal and accrued interest into common shares of the Company at $0.35 per share at any time prior to maturity.
On August 24, 2006, the interest accrued on the seven debentures was partially converted into shares of common stock at $0.35 per share. The Company issued 263,563 shares for $92,247 of interest owed. The Company recorded an additional interest expense of $144,960 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion of the book amount.
On December 1, 2006, the interest accrued on the seven debentures was partially converted into shares of common stock at $0.35 per share. The Company issued 260,712 shares for $91,249 of interest owed. The Company recorded an additional interest expense of $52,142 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion of the book amount.
On December 1, 2007, the interest accrued on the seven debentures was partially converted into shares of common stock at between $0.08 and $0.35 per share. The Company issued 994,516 shares for $178,214 of interest owed.
For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded $232,399 as interest and financing expense relating to convertible debentures. Accrued interest as at December 31, 2007 for all outstanding debentures totaled $124,101.
The total value of the principal of the short-term note payable, the short-term convertible promissory note, the seven convertible debentures, the seven long-term convertible promissory notes and the four long-term notes payable outstanding as of December 31, 2007 was $9,793,925. Repayment of this principle is due according to the following schedule:
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
Short term note payable | 500,000 | - | - | - | - |
Short-term convertible promissory notes | 1,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
Convertible debentures | - | - | 3,320,000 | - | - |
Long-term convertible promissory notes | - | - | 4,000,000 | - | - |
Long-term notes payable | 773,925 | - | 200,000 | - | - |
Total | 2,273,925 | - | 7,520,000 | - | - |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 9 — Related Party Transactions
The Company has entered into an agreement with Markus Müller, a director of the Company for consulting services. The agreement has an automatic renewal provision unless terminated by either party. During the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company recognized consulting expense of $90,000 and $64,500 respectively. In 2007, the Company also recognized compensation expense of $22,500 which relates to shares issued to convert an outstanding balance due to Mr. Müller. In 2007, the Company issued 750,000 shares for $112,500 of consulting fees owed to Mr. Müller. The Company recorded compensation expense of $22,500 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion of the book amount. The balance of $52,500 was due to Mr. Müller at December 31, 2007.
The Company has entered into an agreement with Nora Coccaro, a director of the Company for consulting services. The agreement has an automatic renewal provision unless terminated by either party. During the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company recognized consulting expense of $109,500 and $406,500 respectively. Of the 2007 charge, $16,000 relates to the deemed value of 100,000 shares of common stock issued to Ms. Coccaro. Of the 2006 charge, $360,000 relates to the deemed value of 300,000 shares of common stock. The balance of $8,000 was due to Ms. Coccaro at December 31, 2007.
The Company has entered into an agreement with Gil Burciaga, a director of the Company for consulting services. During the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company recognized consulting expense of $75,000 and $Nil respectively. The balance of $75,000 was due to Mr. Burciaga at December 31, 2007.
Note 10 — Stockholders’ Equity Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company issued 1,450,000 shares of common stock valued at $285,000 for consulting and legal services. The Company recorded additional compensation expense of $22,500 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion in excess of the debt and interest amounts.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the principal amount of a $250,000 convertible debenture to Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. and $12,357 of accrued interest were converted into shares of common stock at $0.10 per share. After applying a 10% bonus, the Company issued 2,873,563 shares of common stock to extinguish $287,356 of debt consisting of $250,000 of principal repayment and $37,356 in accrued interest and bonus. The Company recorded compensation expense of $139,944 to reflect the value of the shares issued upon conversion in excess of the debt and interest amounts.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company issued 994,516 shares of common stock to extinguish $178,214 in accrued interest on convertible debentures.
During year ended December 31, 2007, the Company issued 1,987,500 shares of common stock for total proceeds of $236,700.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded $4,091,667 of discount on promissory notes to value their conversion option as calculated using the intrinsic value method.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 10 — Stockholders’ Equity Transactions (continued)
On July 25, 2006, the Company issued 1,336,992 units in an equity financing for a total of $8,021,952. Each $6.00 unit comprised of 10 shares of common stock and 5 share purchase warrants, which warrants are exercisable at $1.00 for a period of three years from the date of grant. A total of 13,369,920 shares of common stock were issued and 6,684,960 warrants were issued. The Company recorded $3,409,330 as a financing cost related to the issuance of the warrants. As finder’s fees, the Company paid $225,096 in cash and issued 234,690 warrants exercisable at $0.72 for a period of three years from the date of grant. The Company recorded $122,743 as a finder’s fee expense related to the issuance of these warrants.
On September 29, 2006, the Company issued 16,500,000 shares of common stock valued at $13,200,000 pursuant to the acquisition of Providence Exploration. In connection with the acquisition, the Company issued a further 3,500,000 shares of common stock valued at $2,800,000 as payment of the outstanding balance for oil and gas leases in Val Verde County.
The Company acquired the following fixed assets upon acquisition:
Drilling rig inventory | $ 724,515 |
Property and equipment | 47,979 |
Oil and gas leases - undeveloped | 23,807,018 |
| $ 24,579,512 |
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company issued 2,004,778 shares of common stock valued at $2,071,214 for debt.
Note 11 — Minority Interest
Minority interest relates to the 10% interest in County Pipeline, LLC that is not held by the Company. This subsidiary was formed in October of 2006 with the purpose of constructing an oil and gas pipeline in Comanche County, Texas.
Note 12 — Preferred Stock
The Company’s preferred stock may have such rights, preferences and designations and may be issued in such series as determined by the Board of Directors. No shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007.
Note 13 — Warrants
During 2005, in connection with the offering of 6,270,000 shares common stock and $3,320,000 of convertible debentures during the year, a sales commission was partially paid in warrants. The warrants are exercisable in whole or in part allowing the holders to purchase 348,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.30 before the expiry date of December 1, 2010. On the date granted, the fair market value of these warrants, totaling $191,400, consisted of $68,970 for warrants issued in connection with the common stock offering, and $122,430 for warrants issued in connection with the debenture offering. The value of the warrants issued in connection with the debenture offering was recorded as a financing expense.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 13 — Warrants (Continued)
As part of the equity financing completed in July 2006, the Company issued 6,684,960 warrants exercisable until July 25, 2009 at $1.00 per share. The Company recorded $3,409,330 as a financing expense related to the issuance of these warrants based on their value as calculated using the Black-Scholes model.
The following assumptions were used for the Black-Scholes valuation of the warrants granted in 2006:
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.50% |
| Expected life of options | 3.0 years |
| Annualized volatility | 177% |
| Dividend rate | 0.00% |
Transactions involving the Company’s warrant issuance are summarized as follows:
| | Warrants Outstanding | | | | | Warrants Exercisable |
Year Issued | | Exercise Price | | Number Shares Outstanding | | Weighted Average Contractual Life (Years) | | Number Exercisable | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
2005 | | $ | 0.30 | | | 348,000 | | | 3.00 | | | 348,000 | | $ | 0.30 | |
2006 | | $ | 1.00 | | | 6,684,960 | | | 1.50 | | | 6,684,960 | | $ | 1.00 | |
2006 | | $ | 0.72 | | | 234,690 | | | 1.50 | | | 234,690 | | $ | 0.72 | |
| | Number of Shares | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
| | | | | | | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2004 | | | — | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | |
Granted | | | 348,000 | | $ | .30 | |
Exercised | | | — | | $ | — | |
Cancelled | | | (— | ) | $ | (— | ) |
Outstanding at December 31, 2005 | | | 348,000 | | $ | .30 | |
| | | | | | | |
Granted | | | 6,919,650 | | $ | .99 | |
Exercised | | | — | | $ | — | |
Cancelled | | | | | $ | | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2007 | | | 7,267,650 | | $ | .96 | |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 14 — Acquisition of Providence Exploration
On September 29, 2006, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement pursuant to which the Company acquired 100% control over Providence Exploration through the acquisition of all of its outstanding member shares.
The purchase price of the transaction required the Company to issue 20,000,000 common shares with a deemed value of $16,000,000. The shares were used to eliminate $3,571,311 of debt held by Providence Exploration. Prior to the transaction, Providence Exploration had a net assets deficit of $1,961,149 which included $73,721 in cash. The excess of the deemed value of the shares and fair value of the assets acquired amounted to $14,389,838 which was allocated to the value of undeveloped oil and gas leases held by Providence Exploration at the time of the acquisition. At the time of the acquisition, there was an intercompany account balance of $9,189,364 for principal and interest of cash advances made by the Company to Providence Exploration prior to the acquisition.
Note 15 - Agreements
In October 2005, the Company signed a joint exploration agreement with Harding Company. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company and Harding Company intend to explore, develop and produce oil and gas from Marble Falls and Barnett Shale formations in targeted areas of the Ft. Worth basin. Harding Company is appointed as operator.
The Company is required pursuant to the agreement to fund 100% of all costs of the management and operation for a minimum of 3 wells. The Company will carry Harding for its 10% working interest in all wells drilled and completed through the pipeline connection phase, in the project.
Effective February 22, 2006, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase oil and gas leases in Val Verde County, Texas. The purchase price was $3,849,600, consisting of $1,924,800 in cash and a $1,924,800 note payable. In March 2006, Harding Company paid the Company $192,480 related to the purchase. In connection with the acquisition of Providence Exploration, the Company issued 3,500,000 shares of common stock valued at $2,800,000 as payment of the outstanding balance for the oil and gas leases in Val Verde County.
In early 2007, the Company engaged TRNCO Petroleum Corporation of Midland, Texas to implement an I/O System Two recording system in combination with the latest generation of state-of-the-art acquisition and processing parameters to obtain high quality 3D seismic data for those leases located in Val Verde County. The data is intended to illuminate deep gas targets at depths ranging from 14,000 to 16,000 feet within the identified carbonates. TRNCO will supervise the acquisition, processing, licensing and interpretation of all seismic data and has engaged Dawson Geophysical Company to be responsible for obtaining the actual 3D seismic data. Founded in 1952, Dawson is a leading provider of onshore seismic data acquisition and processing services that operates two state-of-the-industry data processing centers in Houston and Midland, Texas, staffed by experienced geophysicists. The processing professionals use the latest kits of powerful processing tools and back their analytical excellence with practical geophysical field experience in correlating complex producing horizons. Dawson’s prior experience in the Val Verde Basin is expected to be of considerable benefit to Providence in acquiring reliable 3D seismic data.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 16 – Commitments and Contingencies
The contract commitment cost for the agreement with TRNCO Petroleum Corporation (see Note 15) was $4,553,787, payable in installments on or before August 1, 2007. The Company had paid $5,000,000 to TRNCO by December 31, 2007 to cover project overruns of which all but $34,168 was used by the contractor by December 31, 2007.
The royalty on the Company’s Val Verde property is 25% of net revenue. In addition, the Company must make annual installments for property leases in the amounts of $2,858 on February 24 and $320 April 13.
Note 17 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and notes payable. The carrying amount of these items approximates fair value because of their short-term nature and the notes payable bear interest at the market interest rate.
Note 18 — Stock Based Compensation
The Company has adopted the disclosure provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (R), “Share Based Payment” as described in Note 1. No stock options were granted in 2007 and 2006. No stock options were outstanding at December 31, 2007.
Note 19 — Reverse Common Stock Split
Effective August 25, 2003, the Company approved a 1-for-20 reverse common stock split. All common share amounts, common stock option amounts and per share information have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this common stock split in the accompanying financial statements.
Note 20 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2006 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Standards No. 155 Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments — an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140 (SFAS 155). This standard permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation. SFAS 155 allows an entity to make an irrevocable election to measure such a hybrid financial instrument at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis. The standard eliminates the prohibition on a QSPE from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. SFAS 155 also clarifies which interest-only and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of SFAS 133, as well as determines that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives. SFAS 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of the fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Adoption of SFAS 155 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 20 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” FIN 48 provides guidance on the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures, and transition. FIN 48 becomes effective beginning with our first quarter 2007 fiscal period. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which establishes a framework for reporting fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 becomes effective beginning with our first quarter 2008 fiscal period. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans. Effective for our fiscal year ending 2006, we will be required to fully recognize the assets and obligations associated with our defined benefit plans. Effective for fiscal year ending 2008, we will be required to measure a plan’s assets and liabilities as of the end of the fiscal year instead of our current measurement date of September 30. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value option for Financial Assets and Financials Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB No. 115. This statements objective is to improve financial reporting by providing the Company with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This statement is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement, which is consistent with the FASB’s long-term measurement objective for accounting for financial instruments. The adoption of SFAS 159 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements. The Company presently comments on significant accounting policies (including fair value of financial instruments) in Note 2 to the financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Non-controlling interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – An amendment of ARB No. 51. This statements objective is to improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards that require ownership interests in the subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent be clearly identified. The adoption of SFAS 160 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised), Business Combinations. This revision statements objective is to improve the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its effects on recognizing identifiable assets and measuring goodwill. The adoption of SFAS 141 (revised) did not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Note 21 — Subsequent Events
On February 29, 2008, the Company amended the terms of the $500,000 note payable to Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. The amendment changed the maturity date to February 23, 2010 and conversion price for accrued interest to $0.08 per common share.
On February 29, 2008, the Company amended the terms of the $1,000,000 convertible promissory note payable to Miller Energy LLC. The amendment changed the maturity date to April 29, 2010 and conversion price for principal and accrued interest to $0.08 per common share.
On February 29, 2008, the Company amended the terms of the $1,000,000 convertible promissory note payable to Global Project Finance AG. The amendment changed conversion price for principal and accrued interest to $0.08 per common share.
On March 4, 2008, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to FAGEB AG in the amount of $496,174 with a maturity date of March 4, 2010. The convertible promissory note bears interest at 12% per annum. The principal and interest on the note can be converted into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.08. This note was issued in exchange for the full release and discharge of two promissory notes due to FAGEB AG for the same amount.
On March 4, 2008, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. in the amount of $423,188 with a maturity date of March 4, 2010. The convertible promissory note bears interest at 12% per annum. The principal and interest on the note can be converted into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.08. This note was issued in exchange for the full release and discharge of a promissory note due to Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. for the same amount.
End of Notes to Financial Statements
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Supplemental Oil and Gas Information – FAS69
The following unaudited disclosures on standardized measures of discounted cash flows and changes therein relating to proved oil and gas reserves are determined in accordance with United States Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 69 “Disclosures About Oil and Gas Producing Activities”.
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows and Changes Therein
In calculating the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows, year-end constant prices and cost assumptions were applied to the Company’s annual future production from proved reserves to determine cash inflows. Future production and development costs are based on constant price assumptions and assume the continuation of existing economic, operating and regulatory conditions. Future income taxes are calculated by applying statutory income tax rates to future pre-tax cash flows after provision for the tax cost of oil and natural gas properties based upon existing laws and regulations. The discount was computed by application of a 10 percent discount factor to the future net cash flows. The calculation of the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is based upon discounted future net cash flows prepared by the Company’s independent qualified reserve evaluators in relation to the reserves they respectively evaluated, and adjusted by the Company to account for management’s estimate obligations and future income taxes. The Company cautions that the discounted future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves are an indication of neither the fair market value of the Company’s oil and gas properties, nor of the future net cash flows expected to be generated from such properties. The discounted future net cash flows do not include the fair market value of exploratory properties and probable or possible oil and gas reserves, nor is consideration given to the effect of anticipated future changes in crude oil and natural gas prices, development, asset retirement and production costs, and possible changes to tax and royalty regulations. The prescribed discount rate of 10 percent may not appropriately reflect future interest rates. The Company’s projections should not be interpreted as being equivalent to fair market value.
Net Proved Reserves (1, 2) |
| Natural Gas (millions of cubic feet) | | Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids (thousands of barrels) |
December 31, 2005 | - | | - |
Purchase of reserves in place | - | | - |
Production | - | | - |
Adjustment for uneconomic wells | - | | - |
December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2007 | - | | - |
| | | |
Developed | - | | - |
Undeveloped | - | | - |
Total | - | | - |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Supplemental Oil and Gas Information – FAS69 (continued)
| a. | “Net” reserves are the remaining reserves of the Company, after deduction of estimated royalties and including royalty interests. |
| b. | “Proved oil and gas reserves.” Proved oil and gas reserves are the estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids which geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions, i.e. prices and costs as of the date the estimate is made. Prices include consideration of changes in existing prices provided only by contractual arrangements, but not on escalations based upon future conditions. |
Reservoirs are considered proved if economic product ability is supported by either actual production or conclusive formation test. The area of a reservoir considered proved includes that portion delineated by drilling and defined by gas-oil and /or oil-water contacts, if any; and the immediately adjoining portions not yet drilled, but which can be reasonably judged as economically productive on the basis of available geological and engineering data. In the absence of information on fluid contacts, the lowest known structural occurrence of hydrocarbons controls the lower proved limit of the reservoir. | iv. | Reserves which can be produced economically through application of improved recovery techniques (such as fluid injection) are included in the “proved” classification when successful testing by a pilot project, or the operation of an installed program in the reservoir, provides support for the engineering analysis on which the project or program was based. |
| v. | Estimates of proved reserves do not include the following: |
Oil that may become available from known reservoirs but is classified separately as “indicated additional reserves”;
Crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, the recovery of which is subject to reasonable doubt because of uncertainty as to geology, reservoir characteristics, or economic factors;
Crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, that may occur in undrilled prospects; and
Crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, that may be recovered from oil shales, coal, gilsonite and other such sources.
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Supplemental Oil and Gas Information – FAS69 (continued)
| c. | “Proved developed oil and gas reserves.” Proved developed oil and gas reserves are reserves that can be expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. Additional oil and gas expected to be obtained through the application of fluid injection or other improved recovery techniques for supplementing the natural forces and mechanisms of primary recovery should be included as “proved developed reserves” only after testing by a pilot project or after the operation of an installed program has confirmed through production response that increased recovery will be achieved. |
| d. | “Proved undeveloped reserves.” Proved undeveloped oil and gas reserves are reserves that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage, or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. Reserves on undrilled acreage shall be limited to those drilling units offsetting productive unites that are reasonably certain of production when drilled. Proved reserves for other undrilled unites can be claimed only where it can be demonstrated with certainty that there is continuity of production from the existing productive formation. Under no circumstances should estimates, for proved undeveloped reserves be attributable to any acreage for which an application of fluid injection or other improved recovery technique is contemplated, unless such techniques have been proved effective by actual tests in the area and in the same reservoir. |
(2) The Company does not file any estimates of total net proved crude oil or natural gas reserves with any U.S. federal authority or agency other than the SEC.
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Related to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves The Company has no proved reserves and no oil and gas production and therefore has not presented the Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows or operating results.
Capitalized Costs
December 31, 2007 | United States |
Proved oil and gas properties | $ - |
Unproved oil and gas properties | 31,996,677 |
Total capital costs | 31,996,677 |
Accumulated depletion | (-) |
Net capitalized costs | $ 31,996,677 |
PROVIDENCE RESOURCES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Supplemental Oil and Gas Information – FAS69 (continued)
Costs Incurred
| United States |
Years ended December 31, 2007 | |
Acquisitions: | |
Proved reserves | $ - |
Unproved reserves | - |
Total acquisitions | - |
Exploration costs | 5,729,696 |
Development costs | - |
Asset retirement obligations | - |
Total costs incurred | $ 5,729,696 |
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS OR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Providence has had no changes in or disagreements with our accountants, as to accounting or financial disclosure, over the two most recent fiscal years.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND REPORTS TO SECURITIES HOLDERS
Providence is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Act. Providence files reports, proxy statements and other information with the Commission. The public may read and copy any materials that we file with the Commission at the Commission’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The statements and forms we file with the Commission have been filed electronically and are available for viewing or copy on the Commission maintained Internet site that contains reports, proxy, and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the Commission. The Internet address for this site can be found at: www.sec.gov.
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Providence's articles of incorporation provide that a director of Providence shall not be personally liable to Providence or our shareholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for such liability as is expressly not subject to limitation under the Texas Business Corporations Act. Providence's articles of incorporation further provide that we will indemnify and hold harmless each person who was, is or is threatened to be made a party to or is otherwise involved in any threatened proceedings by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director or officer of Providence or is or was serving at the request of Providence as a director, officer, partner, trustee, employee, or agent of another entity, against all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses actually and reasonably incurred or suffered in connection with such proceeding to the full extent permitted by the Texas Business Corporations Act.
OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The securities were registered in connection with the public offering of 12,669,920 shares of common stock and 6,523,150 shares underlying warrants to purchase common stock. All of the following expenses were born by Providence. The amounts set forth are estimates except for the Commission registration fee:
Expense | | Amount to be Paid | |
Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee | $ | 1,478.64 | |
Attorneys' fees and expenses | | 40,000.00 | |
Accountants' fees and expenses | | 10,000.00 | |
Transfer agent's and registrar's fees and expenses | | 1,000.00 | |
Total | $ | $52,478.64 | |
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
Set forth below is information regarding the issuance and sales of Providence’s securities without registration within the last three years. The following securities are shares of common stock, warrants to purchase common stock, and debentures convertible into common stock. Sales which involved the use of an underwriter and commissions paid in connection with the sale of securities are noted.
Date | Shares | Name | Consideration | Price | Description | Exemption |
10/3/2005 | 136,298 | Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. | $13,628 | $0.10 | Interest due on convertible debt | Reg. S / 4(2) |
10/3/2005 | 56,250 | Max Fugman | $5,625 | $0.10 | Interest due on convertible debt | Reg. S / 4(2) |
10/25/2005 | 50,000 | Nora Coccaro* | $5,000 | $0.10 | Consult services | Reg. S / 4(2) |
10/25/2005 | 2,092,293 | Markus Müller** | $209,229 | $0.10 | Consult services, interest, loans | Reg. S / 4(2) |
** | Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Date | Convertible Debenture Amount | Name | Interest Rate (semi-annual, convertible) | Due Date | Conversion Rate | Exemption |
11/28/2005 | $1,000,000 | FAGEB AG | 7% | 11/30/2010 | $0.35 | Reg. S |
11/28/2005 | $360,000 | Desmodio Management, Inc. | 7% | 11/30/2010 | $0.35 | Reg. S |
11/28/2005 | $360,000 | Capriccio Investments, Inc. | 7% | 11/30/2010 | $0.35 | Reg. S |
11/28/2005 | $400,000 | FE Global Leveraged Investments Ltd. | 7% | 11/30/2010 | $0.35 | Reg. S |
11/28/2005 | $250,000 | FE Global Undervalued Investments Ltd. | 7% | 11/30/2010 | $0.35 | Reg. S |
11/28/2005 | $100,000 | Sunshine, Inc. | 7% | 11/30/2010 | $0.35 | Reg. S |
11/28/2005 | $850,000 | FE Global Convertible Investment Ltd. | 7% | 11/30/2010 | $0.35 | Reg. S |
A sales commission was authorized in connection with the above debentures, see below (dated 12/28/2005).
Date | Shares | Name | Consideration | Price | Description | Exemption |
11/23/2005 | 200,000 | Erich Hofer | $60,000 | $0.30 | Cash | Reg. S |
11/25/2005 | 340,000 | Bruno Sauter | $102,000 | $0.30 | Cash | Reg. S |
11/28/2005 | 400,000 | Joe Eberhard | $120,000 | $0.30 | Cash | Reg. S |
11/30/2005 | 340,000 | Ralph Ruoss | $102,000 | $0.30 | Cash | Reg. S |
11/30/2005 | 1,700,000 | Nicolas Mathys | $510,000 | $0.30 | Cash | Reg. S |
11/30/2005 | 1,300,000 | Desmodio Management Inc. | $390,000 | $0.30 | Cash | Reg. S |
11/30/2005 | 1,300,000 | Capriccio Investments Inc. | $390,000 | $0.30 | Cash | Reg. S |
12/20/2005 | 260,000 | Bruno Sauter | $78,000 | $0.30 | Cash | Reg. S |
12/21/2005 | 170,000 | Dieter Schaerer | $51,000 | $0.30 | Cash | Reg. S |
12/21/2005 | 260,000 | Walter Roeper | $78,000 | $0.30 | Cash | Reg. S |
A sales commission was authorized in connection with the above debentures, see below (dated 12/28/2005).
Date | Warrants | Name | Exercise Price | Description | Exemption |
12/28/2005 | 166,543 | CR Innovations AG* | $0.30 | Commission** | Reg. S |
12/28/2005 | 148,571 | Sunshine, Inc. | $0.30 | Commission*** | Reg. S |
* Owned by Christian Russenberger one of our directors
** | In connection with the offering of common stock authorized between 11/23/2005 and 12/21/2005 in the aggregate amount of $1,881,000 and convertible debentures authorized on 11/28/2005 in the aggregate amount of $720,000 for a total amount of $2,601,000, a sales commission totaling 5% was authorized for payment, comprised of 3% in cash and 2% in warrants. |
*** | In connection with the above offering of convertible debentures authorized on 11/28/2005 in the aggregate amount of $2,600,000, a sales commission totaling 5% was authorized for payment, comprised of 3% in cash and 2% in warrants. |
Date | Shares | Name | Consideration | Price | Description | Exemption |
4/11/2006 | 867,493 | Max Fugman | $86,749 | $0.10 | Interest due and convertible debt | Reg. S / 4(2) |
4/26/2006 | 300,000 | Nora Coccaro* | $360,000 | $1.20 | Consult services | Reg. S / 4(2) |
6/15/2006 | 167,810 | Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. | $16,781 | $0.10 | Interest due on convertible debt | Reg. S / 4(2) |
On July 25, 2006, Providence authorized the issuance of 6,779,640 restricted shares of common stock and authorized the delivery of 3,389,820 share purchase warrants, for cash consideration of $4,067,784 in connection with an equity financing, to 41 investors pursuant to the exemptions from registration provided by Regulation S of the Securities Act.
Shares | Warrants | Name | Exercise Price | Consideration |
60,000 | 30,000 | Roman Sandmayr | $1.00 | $36,000 |
25,000 | 12,500 | Roland Wiesmann | $1.00 | $15,000 |
40,000 | 20,000 | Markus Wassmer | $1.00 | $24,000 |
80,000 | 40,000 | Heidi Haefeli | $1.00 | $48,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Roger Curchod | $1.00 | $30,000 |
170,000 | 85,000 | Westwood Trading Ltd. | $1.00 | $102,000 |
150,000 | 75,000 | Brigadoon Investments Ltd. | $1.00 | $90,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Hans Peter Stocker | $1.00 | $30,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Hansruedi Schumacher | $1.00 | $30,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Daniel Beck | $1.00 | $60,000 |
60,000 | 30,000 | Dr. Marc-Andre Schwab | $1.00 | $36,000 |
80,000 | 40,000 | Dieter Schaerer | $1.00 | $48,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Klimkin Associated SA | $1.00 | $60,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Elsbeth Russenberger | $1.00 | $60,000 |
300,000 | 150,000 | Global Leveraged Investment | $1.00 | $180,000 |
450,000 | 225,000 | Global Undervalued Investment | $1.00 | $270,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | George Scherrer | $1.00 | $60,000 |
700,000 | 350,000 | Mamo Limited | $1.00 | $420,000 |
85,000 | 42,500 | Ilse Kaufmann | $1.00 | $51,000 |
250,000 | 125,000 | Germal GMBH | $1.00 | $150,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Martin Alex Murbach | $1.00 | $60,000 |
70,000 | 35,000 | Wyler Esther | $1.00 | $42,000 |
1,666,670 | 833,335 | Nicolas Mathys | $1.00 | $1,000,002 |
380,000 | 190,000 | Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd | $1.00 | $228,000 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Niconsult GmbH | $1.00 | $12,000 |
53,000 | 26,500 | Patrick Meier | $1.00 | $31,800 |
10,000 | 5,000 | Vladimir Mitrovic | $1.00 | $6,000 |
25,000 | 12,500 | Christoph Oeschger | $1.00 | $15,000 |
860,000 | 430,000 | Finter Bank Zurich | $1.00 | $516,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Claire Spencer | $1.00 | $30,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Brad Holland | $1.00 | $60,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Middlemarch Partners Limited | $1.00 | $60,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Bank Vontobel AG | $1.00 | $60,000 |
16,670 | 8,335 | Nasim Nasir | $1.00 | $10,002 |
25,000 | 12,500 | Peter John Noble | $1.00 | $15,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Arno Gassner | $1.00 | $30,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Klimkin Associated SA | $1.00 | $30,000 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Dominik Zehnder | $1.00 | $12,000 |
83,300 | 41,650 | Antonio Herrero | $1.00 | $49,980 |
On July 25, 2006, Providence authorized the issuance of 6,590,280 restricted shares of common stock and authorized the delivery of 3,295,140 share purchase warrants, for cash consideration of $3,954,168 in connection with an equity financing, to 117 investors pursuant to the exemptions from registration provided by Regulation D of the Securities Act.
Shares | Warrants | Name | Exercise Price | Consideration |
83,300 | 41,650 | Dr. Harvey Glicker | $1.00 | $49,980 |
16,000 | 8,000 | Victor T. Aellen | $1.00 | $9,600 |
40,000 | 20,000 | Steve Nelson | $1.00 | $24,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Bruce Colgin | $1.00 | $30,000 |
333,330 | 166,665 | Crenshaw Family Partnership, LTD | $1.00 | $199,998 |
15,000 | 7,500 | Theodore L Rhyne | $1.00 | $9,000 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Southwest Securities, Inc. FBO Steve Nelson IRA | $1.00 | $12,000 |
30,000 | 15,000 | Southwest Securities, Inc. FBO Mishawn M. Nelson IRA | $1.00 | $18,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | James R. Foster | $1.00 | $60,000 |
25,000 | 12,500 | Daryl M. Anderson | $1.00 | $15,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Peter Kubin and Marie Kubin | $1.00 | $60,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Paul D. Stewart | $1.00 | $30,000 |
166,680 | 83,340 | William Marc Hill and Elizabeth Brogdon Hill | $1.00 | $100,008 |
166,680 | 83,340 | Willowbend Ventures, LP | $1.00 | $100,008 |
50,000 | 25,000 | David Hunter | $1.00 | $30,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Michael Crabtree | $1.00 | $60,000 |
8,500 | 4,250 | Meera Khedkar | $1.00 | $5,100 |
500,000 | 250,000 | Randall A. Crenshaw | $1.00 | $300,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Spiral Bridge Family Limited Partnership | $1.00 | $30,000 |
33,330 | 16,665 | Rodney Robert Martin | $1.00 | $19,998 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Joseph Simone | $1.00 | $30,000 |
10,000 | 5,000 | Kenneth W. Mullane | $1.00 | $6,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Peter E. Kenefick | $1.00 | $30,000 |
60,000 | 30,000 | Chris J. Kaskow | $1.00 | $36,000 |
25,000 | 12,500 | Sharad Khedkar | $1.00 | $15,000 |
25,000 | 12,500 | Billie H. Hill and Georgia M. Hill | $1.00 | $15,000 |
10,000 | 5,000 | Hernan P. and Beverly L. Puentes | $1.00 | $6,000 |
66,660 | 33,330 | Samuel Weir | $1.00 | $39,996 |
50,000 | 25,000 | David J. Serra | $1.00 | $30,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Rebecca L. Gettemy | $1.00 | $30,000 |
33,330 | 16,665 | Michael J. Schneider | $1.00 | $19,998 |
16,670 | 8,335 | Joseph C. Bork | $1.00 | $10,002 |
33,330 | 16,665 | Curry Plumbing And Heating | $1.00 | $19,998 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Katy M. Chen | $1.00 | $30,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Sally M. Chen | $1.00 | $30,000 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Gen Liang Shi | $1.00 | $12,000 |
41,670 | 20,835 | Jerry Hart | $1.00 | $25,002 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Harold Milbrodt | $1.00 | $12,000 |
35,000 | 17,500 | Thomas E. Jordan | $1.00 | $21,000 |
30,000 | 15,000 | Dr. Robert. M. Squire M.D | $1.00 | $18,000 |
40,000 | 20,000 | Alan Miller | $1.00 | $24,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Randy Clakson | $1.00 | $30,000 |
35,000 | 17,500 | Frank M. Andrews | $1.00 | $21,000 |
40,000 | 20,000 | Kim Davies Roth IRA | $1.00 | $24,000 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Michelle Maggio | $1.00 | $12,000 |
60,000 | 30,000 | Kate McKnight | $1.00 | $36,000 |
25,000 | 12,500 | Stanley Fineberg | $1.00 | $15,000 |
25,000 | 12,500 | Harolyn And Harvey Glicker | $1.00 | $15,000 |
33,330 | 16,665 | Charles Hough | $1.00 | $19,998 |
16,670 | 8,335 | Steven Hamilton | $1.00 | $10,002 |
33,330 | 16,665 | Berkeley Alliance Capital Circle | $1.00 | $19,998 |
340,000 | 170,000 | Barry Davis, Roth IRA | $1.00 | $204,000 |
70,000 | 35,000 | TTASSB Parters | $1.00 | $42,000 |
10,000 | 5,000 | Nachum Y. Klar | $1.00 | $6,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Roger W. Patch Jr. | $1.00 | $30,000 |
166,670 | 83,335 | Alfred Berg | $1.00 | $100,002 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Wayne A. Reuter | $1.00 | $12,000 |
16,670 | 8,335 | Theodore T. Magel | $1.00 | $10,002 |
20,000 | 10,000 | David Hunter | $1.00 | $12,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Charles B. Crowell* | $1.00 | $60,000 |
10,000 | 5,000 | Frank M. Andrews | $1.00 | $6,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Barry Donnell | $1.00 | $60,000 |
416,700 | 208,350 | Elite Trading, LLC | $1.00 | $250,020 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Bennett Bouarnick | $1.00 | $12,000 |
2,000 | 1,000 | Michael Swanson | $1.00 | $1,200 |
86,700 | 43,350 | Joshua Klar | $1.00 | $52,020 |
16,700 | 8,350 | David Klar | $1.00 | $10,020 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Joseph Sorrentino | $1.00 | $12,000 |
166,670 | 83,335 | Crenshaw Family Partnership, LTD | $1.00 | $100,002 |
15,000 | 7,500 | Mary Contini | $1.00 | $9,000 |
33,330 | 16,665 | Mauricio A Platacuadros | $1.00 | $19,998 |
33,330 | 16,665 | Tom Vaughn | $1.00 | $19,998 |
25,000 | 12,500 | Harvey Glicker | $1.00 | $15,000 |
16,000 | 8,000 | Herbert Naiztat | $1.00 | $9,600 |
250,000 | 125,000 | Alfred Berg | $1.00 | $150,000 |
30,000 | 15,000 | Charles Wronski | $1.00 | $18,000 |
15,000 | 7,500 | Southwest Securities, Inc. FBO Steve Nelson IRA | $1.00 | $9,000 |
15,000 | 7,500 | Southwest Securities, Inc. FBO Mishawn M. Nelson IRA | $1.00 | $9,000 |
16,670 | 8,335 | Charles Harbey | $1.00 | $10,002 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Kevin Mcknight | $1.00 | $12,000 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Peter Santamaria | $1.00 | $12,000 |
41,670 | 20,835 | Sherman Dreiseszun | $1.00 | $25,002 |
16,670 | 8,335 | Dennis Estrada | $1.00 | $10,002 |
83,340 | 41,670 | Jerald Gunnelson | $1.00 | $50,004 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Rick Riley | $1.00 | $12,000 |
92,000 | 46,000 | Nelson Canache | $1.00 | $55,200 |
16,670 | 8,335 | Mauricio A. Platacuadros | $1.00 | $10,002 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Joseph Simone | $1.00 | $60,000 |
10,000 | 5,000 | Benjamin Fakheri | $1.00 | $6,000 |
16,670 | 8,335 | Angela K. Holahan | $1.00 | $10,002 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Ernest G. Ianetti | $1.00 | $12,000 |
8,000 | 4,000 | Victor T. Aellen | $1.00 | $4,800 |
16,000 | 8,000 | Leonard M. Rhoades | $1.00 | $9,600 |
20,000 | 10,000 | David Iannacconi | $1.00 | $12,000 |
60,000 | 30,000 | Chris J. Kaskow | $1.00 | $36,000 |
83,340 | 41,670 | Tom Vaughn | $1.00 | $50,004 |
30,000 | 15,000 | Mathew Todd Frailey | $1.00 | $18,000 |
60,000 | 30,000 | Joseph Simone | $1.00 | $36,000 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Robert Katan | $1.00 | $12,000 |
20,000 | 10,000 | David Vezzetti | $1.00 | $12,000 |
16,670 | 8,335 | Y. Shmuel Herz | $1.00 | $10,002 |
30,000 | 15,000 | Sean Hajo | $1.00 | $18,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Michael J. Simone | $1.00 | $60,000 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Randolph Wallace | $1.00 | $12,000 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Joseph Hope and Mary Lynn Ashby-Hope | $1.00 | $12,000 |
83,000 | 41,500 | Wayne Todd Ervin | $1.00 | $49,800 |
10,000 | 5,000 | V. K. Mullins | $1.00 | $6,000 |
10,000 | 5,000 | Carol H Cassidy | $1.00 | $6,000 |
20,000 | 10,000 | Sueperior Investments LLC | $1.00 | $12,000 |
10,000 | 5,000 | Stewart Kennedy | $1.00 | $6,000 |
50,000 | 25,000 | Michael J. Simone | $1.00 | $30,000 |
100,000 | 50,000 | Michael Monaco | $1.00 | $60,000 |
40,000 | 20,000 | Stewart Kennedy | $1.00 | $24,000 |
15,000 | 7,500 | Carla and Mark Coyle | $1.00 | $9,000 |
10,000 | 5,000 | Victoria Stapleton | $1.00 | $6,000 |
17,000 | 8,500 | Laurence Maguire | $1.00 | $10,200 |
140,000 | 70,000 | Martin Oring | $1.00 | $84,000 |
Date | Shares | Name | Consideration | Price | Description | Exemption |
8/11/2006 | 40,548 | FE Global Leveraged Investments Ltd. | $14,192 | $0.35 | Interest due and convertible debt | Reg. S / 4(2) |
8/11/2006 | 25,343 | FE Global Undervalued Investments Ltd. | $8,870 | $0.35 | Interest due and convertible debt | Reg. S / 4(2) |
8/11/2006 | 10,137 | First Equity Securities Ltd. | $3,158 | $0.35 | Interest due on convertible debt | Reg. S / 4(2) |
8/11/2006 | 86,165 | FE Global Convertible Investment Ltd. | $30,158 | $0.35 | Interest due on convertible debt | Reg. S/ 4(2) |
8/11/2006 | 101,370 | FAGEB AG | $35,479 | $0.35 | Interest due on convertible debt | Reg. S/ 4(2) |
On September 29, 2006, Providence issued 16,500,000 shares of common stock valued at $13,200,000 pursuant to the acquisition of Providence Exploration. In connection with the acquisition, Providence issued a further 3,500,000 shares of common stock valued at $2,800,000 as payment of the outstanding balance for oil and gas leases in Val Verde County.
Date | Shares | Name | Consideration | Price | Description | Exemption |
9/29/2006 | 2,286,330 | Abram Janz | $1,829,064 | $0.80 | Per Exchange Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. D/ 4(2) |
9/29/2006 | 2,000,000 | Shirly Janz | $1,600,000 | $0.80 | Per Exchange Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. D/ 4(2) |
9/29/2006 | 50,000 | Edward Kneiffel | $40,000 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/2006 | 400,000 | Christian Diem | $320,000 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/2006 | 400,000 | George Scheerer | $320,000 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/06 | 2,160,949 | Markus Müller* | $1,728,760 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/06 | 1,100,000 | Global Project Finance AG** | $880,000 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/06 | 500,000 | JTE Finanz AG | $400,000 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/06 | 1,600,000 | Swanlake Investments Limited | $1,280,000 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/06 | 1,485,037 | Carrera Investments Limited | $1,188,030 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/06 | 2,658,759 | Bo Thorwald Berglin | $2,127,007 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/06 | 291,119 | Gosta Wilhelm Bergholtz | $232,895 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/06 | 291,119 | Inge Wicki | $232,895 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/06 | 681,119 | James Ladner | $544,895 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/06 | 165,000 | Neal and Norma Bezaire | $132,000 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
9/29/06 | 430,568 | Arden Gibb | $344,454 | $0.80 | Per Note Agreement dated April 10, 2006 | Reg. S / 4(2) |
* | Chairman of the Board of Directors |
** | Christian Russenberger, director, has voting power over this entity |
Date | Shares | Name | Consideration | Price | Description | Exemption |
10/4/2006 | 3,500,000 | Global Mineral Solutions | $1,924,800 | $0.55 | Per Agreement for Purchase and Sale dated February 22, 2006 | Section 4(2) |
Providence has paid brokers commissions on the proceeds from the above July 25, 2006 equity financings in the aggregate amount of $225,096 in cash and an aggregate of 234,690 in share purchase warrants, as follows:
Date | Warrants | Name | Commission Consideration | Exercise Price | Maturity Date | Exemption |
11/7/2006 | 122,640 | CR Innovations AG | $122,640 | $0.72 | 11/7/2009 | Reg. S |
11/7/2006 | 35,700 | JTE Finanz AG | $ 35,700 | $0.72 | 11/7/2009 | Reg. S |
11/7/2006 | 7,350 | Chris Trina | $ 7,350 | $0.72 | 11/7/2009 | Section 4(2) |
11/7/2006 | 1,500 | Quentin Bischoff | $ 1,500 | $0.72 | 11/7/2009 | Section 4(2) |
11/7/2006 | 21,000 | Todd McKnight | $21,000 | $0.72 | 11/7/2009 | Section 4(2) |
11/20/2006 | 46,500 | BlueMont Trade & Investment Inc. | $46,500 | $0.72 | 11/20/2009 | Reg. S |
Date | Shares | Name | Consideration | Price | Description | Exemption |
12/1/2006 | 40,548 | FE Global Leveraged Investments Ltd. | $14,038 | $0.35 | Interest due and convertible debt | Reg. S / 4(2) |
12/1/2006 | 25,343 | FE Global Undervalued Investments Ltd. | $8,740 | $0.35 | Interest due and convertible debt | Reg. S / 4(2) |
12/1/2006 | 10,137 | Sunshine Ltd. | $3,510 | $0.35 | Interest due on convertible debt | Reg. S / 4(2) |
12/1/2006 | 85,233 | FE Global Convertible Investment Ltd. | $29,832 | $0.35 | Interest due on convertible debt | Reg. S/ 4(2) |
12/1/2006 | 101,274 | FAGEB AG | $35,096 | $0.35 | Interest due on convertible debt | Reg. S/ 4(2) |
12/31/2006 | 145,200 | FE Global Leveraged Investments Ltd. | $14,192 | $0.10 | Interest due and convertible debt | Reg. S / 4(2) |
5/15/2007 | 500,000 | Highlander Energy LLC | $120,000 | $0.24 | Consult services | Reg. D/ 4(2) |
The following promissory notes are secured by all seismic data obtained in connection with the Carson/Cole Ranch leases in Val Verde County, Texas on a pro rata basis with like holders of the security; no commissions were paid in connection with this offering:
Date | Promissory Note Amount | Name | Interest Rate | Due Date | Conversion Rate | Exemption |
5/31/2007 | $1,000,000 | Global Project Finance AG* | 10% | 5/31/2010 | $0.08 | Reg. S |
8/8/2007 | $1,400,000 | Global Convertible Megatrend, Ltd. | 10% | 8/8/2010 | $0.08 | Reg. S |
8/8/2007 | $100,000 | Golden Beach Company Ltd. | 10% | 8/8/2010 | $0.08 | Reg. S |
8/8/2007 | $600,000 | CR Innovations AG* | 10% | 8/8/2010 | $0.08 | Reg. S |
8/8/2007 | $400,000 | Global Project Finance AG* | 10% | 8/8/2010 | $0.08 | Reg. S |
8/15/2007 | $250,000 | Global Undervalued Investment, Ltd. | 10% | 8/15/2010 | $0.08 | Reg. S |
8/15/2007 | $250,000 | FE Global Leveraged Investment, Ltd. | 10% | 8/15/2010 | $0.08 | Reg. S |
8/27/2007 | $200,000 | BlueMont Investment Ltd. | 10% | 8/27/2010 | - | Reg. S |
* | Christian Russenberger, director, has voting power over these entities. |
On May 27, 2008 Providence issued 1,100,000 shares of common stock valued at $165,000 in consideration of services rendered as follows:
Date | Shares | Name | Consideration | Price | Description | Exemption |
5/27/2008 | 500,000 | Markus Müller* | $75,000 | $0.15 | Consult services | Reg. S / 4(2) |
5/27/2008 | 500,000 | Bill Purves | $75,000 | $0.15 | Consult services | Reg. D/ 4(2) |
5/27/2008 | 100,000 | Edward Moses** | $15,000 | $0.15 | Consult services | Reg. D/ 4(2) |
* | Chairman of the Board of Directors |
** | Former member of the Board of Directors |
All of the above recent sales of unregistered securities were made in reliance upon an exemption from registration provided by either Regulation S, Regulation D, or Section 4(2) promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act.
Providence complied with the requirements of Regulation S by having directed no offering efforts in the United States, by offering only to offerees who were outside the United States at the time the shares were issued, and ensuring that the offerees to whom the stock were issued were non-U.S. offerees with addresses in foreign countries.
Providence’s Regulation D equity financing in 2006 (which shares were issued on June 25, 2006) was comprised of securities sold in the United States to accredited investors. Providence complied with the requirements of Rule 506.
Providence complied with the requirements of Section 4(2) based on the following factors: (i) the issuances were isolated private transactions by Providence which did not involve public offerings; (ii) the offerees committed to hold the stock for at least one year; (iii) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the stock; (iv) the stock was not broken down into smaller denominations; and (v) the negotiations for the offerings of the stock took place directly between the offerees and Providence.
INDEX TO AND DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed as part of this registration statement.
3(i)(a)* | Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-SB filed with the Commission on April 17, 2000). |
3(i)(b)(c)* | Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-SB filed with the Commission on April 17, 2000). |
3(i)(d)* | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-SB filed with the Commission on April 17, 2000). |
3(i)(e)* | Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on November 17, 2003). |
3(i)(f)* | Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 2, 2006). |
3(i)(g)* | Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. |
3(ii)(a)* | Bylaws of Providence (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-SB filed with the Commission on April 17, 2000). |
3(ii)(b)* | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Providence (incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 26, 2006). |
5* | Opinion Letter of Gerald Einhorn, dated May 1, 2007 (incorporated by reference from the SB-2/A-4 filed with the Commission on May 25, 2007). |
10(i)* | Consulting Agreement between Providence and Markus Müller dated May 1, 2003 (incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 17, 2003). |
10(ii)* | Extension of the Term of Series “A” Convertible Debenture Certificate with Max Fugman (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-KSB/A filed with the Commission on October 11, 2005). |
10(iii)* | Extension of the Term of Series “A” Convertible Debenture Certificate with Global Convertible Megatrend Ltd. (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-KSB/A filed with the Commission on October 11, 2005). |
10(iv)* | Joint Venture Agreement between Providence Exploration and Harding Company, dated October 1, 2005 (incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 2, 2006). |
10(v)* | Agreement for Purchase and Sale between Providence Exploration and Global Mineral Solutions, L.P., dated February 22, 2006 (incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 2, 2006). |
10(vi)* | Securities Exchange Agreement dated April 10, 2006, between Providence, Providence Exploration, and the membership unit holders of Providence Exploration (filed on Form 8-K with the Commission on April 14, 2006). |
10(vii)* | Note Exchange Agreement dated April 10, 2006, between Providence and the holders of certain promissory notes issued by Providence Exploration (filed on Form 8-K with the Commission on April 14, 2006). |
10(viii)* | Amendment to the Terms of the Securities Exchange Agreement dated effective as of May 26, 2006, between Providence, Providence Exploration, and the membership unit holders of Providence Exploration (filed on Form 8-K with the Commission on July 3, 2006). |
10(ix)* | Amendment to the Terms of the Note Exchange Agreement dated effective as of May 26, 2006, between Providence and the holders of certain promissory notes issued by Providence Exploration (filed on Form 8-K with the Commission on July 3, 2006). |
10(x)* | Consulting Agreement with Eastgate Associates Ltd., dated April 1, 2006 (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on November 13, 2006). |
10(xi)* | Letter Agreement between Providence Exploration and Harding Company, dated March 30, 2006 (incorporated by reference from the Form SB2/A-2 filed with the Commission on February 28, 2007). |
10(xii)* | Exploration and development agreement with Miller Energy, LLC and certain of its affiliates dated June 29, 2007 (filed on Form 8-K with the Commission on July 11, 2007). |
10(xiii)* | Secured Revolving Convertible Promissory Note with Miller Energy, LLC dated June 29, 2007 (filed on Form 8-K with the Commission on July 11, 2007). |
14* | Code of Ethics, adopted as of March 1, 2004 (incorporated by reference from the form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on November 17, 2004). |
21* | Subsidiaries of Providence (incorporated by reference from the form 10-K filed with the Commission on April 7, 2008). |
| * | Incorporated by reference to previous filings of Providence. |
UNDERTAKINGS
Providence hereby undertakes that we will:
• | File, during any period in which we offer or sell securities, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement to: |
| o | Include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act; |
| o | Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which, individually or together, represent a fundamental change in the information in the registration statement Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in the volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and |
| o | Include any additional or changed material information on the plan of distribution. |
• | For determining liability under the Securities Act, treat each post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the securities offered, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona fide offering. |
• | File a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering. |
• | For determining liability of the undersigned smaller reporting company under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned smaller reporting company undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned smaller reporting company pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned smaller reporting company will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser: |
| o | Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned smaller reporting company related to the offering required to filed pursuant to Rule 424; |
| o | Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned smaller reporting company or used or referred to by the undersigned smaller reporting company; |
| o | The portion of any other free writing prospectus related to the offering containing material information about the undersigned smaller reporting company or the securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned smaller reporting company; and |
| o | Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned smaller reporting company to the purchaser. |
• | Each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of the registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to the purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use. |
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of Providence, pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, Providence has been advised that in the opinion of the Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.
In the event a claim for indemnification against such liabilities, other than payment by Providence of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of Providence in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding, is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, Providence will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act, Providence certifies that we have reasonable grounds to believe that we meet all of the requirements for filing on Form S-1 and authorized this registration statement to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized, in Austin, Texas on June 23, 2008.
Providence Resources, Inc. /s/ Gilbert Burciaga Gilbert Burciaga Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer |
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates stated.
| /s/ Markus Müller | Director | June 23, 2008 |
Markus Müller
| /s/ Gilbert Burciaga | Director | June 23, 2008 |
Gilbert Burciaga
| /s/ Nora Coccaro | Director | June 23, 2008 |
Nora Coccaro
| /s/ Christian Russenberger | Director | June 23, 2008 |
Christian Russenberger