UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ________
Commission File Number: 0-32593
Wentworth Energy, Inc.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Oklahoma, United States
73-1599600
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(IRS Employer Identification Number)
112 E. Oak Street, Suite 200, Palestine, Texas 75801
(Address of principal executive offices)
(903) 723-0395
(Issuer’s telephone number)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
[X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [ ]
No [X]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes [ ] No [ ]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 33,434,521 shares of $0.001 par value common stock as of August 10, 2008 .
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Table of Contents
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| Part I | Page |
Item 1 | Financial Statements | 3 |
Item 2 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 26 |
Item 4 | Controls and Procedures | 33 |
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| Part II | |
Item 1 | Legal Proceedings | 33 |
Item 2 | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 34 |
Item 3 | Defaults upon Senior Securities | 34 |
Item 4 | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 34 |
Item 5 | Other Information | 34 |
Item 6 | Exhibits | 35 |
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Signatures | 35 |
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Consolidated Balance Sheets |
| June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | December 31, 2007 (Restated) |
Assets | | | |
Current | | | |
Cash | | $ 196,117 | $ 3,641,313 |
Accounts receivable and accrued receivables | | 349,375 | 143,988 |
Unbilled receivables | | - | 16,483 |
Note receivable, related party | | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Federal income tax receivable | | - | 74,043 |
Prepaid expenses | | 84,102 | 131,831 |
Total Current Assets | | 829,594 | 4,207,658 |
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Long Term | | | |
Certificates of deposit – restricted | | 77,124 | 77,124 |
Oil and gas properties (successful efforts): | | | |
Royalty interest, net | | 253,446 | 267,463 |
Proved oil and gas properties, net | | 17,324,548 | 17,146,829 |
Unproved oil and gas properties | | 10,303,076 | 10,303,076 |
Equipment, net | | 135,617 | 161,048 |
Assets of business transferred under note receivable | | 3,040,030 | - |
Equipment, net – subject to sale agreement | | - | 3,090,030 |
Deferred finance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,508,775 and $357,646, respectively | | 6,494,857 | 7,645,986 |
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Total Long Term Assets | | 37,628,698 | 38,691,556 |
Total Assets | | $ 38,458,292 | $ 42,899,214 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Consolidated Balance Sheets |
| | June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | December 31, 2007 (Restated) |
Liabilities | | | |
Current | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ 405,275 | $ 675,941 |
Accrued interest payable | | 1,677,369 | 718,012 |
Due to related parties | | - | 47,692 |
Deferred gain | | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Derivative contract liabilities | | 5,921,627 | 21,439,645 |
Total Current Liabilities | | 8,204,271 | 23,081,290 |
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Long Term | | | |
Asset retirement obligation | | 146,522 | 140,115 |
Convertible debentures payable, net of discount of $612,642 and $870,398, respectively | | 805,931 | 548,175 |
Senior secured convertible notes payable, net of discount of $32,268,918 and $35,277,552, respectively | | 21,507,654 | 18,499,020 |
Total Liabilities | | 30,664,378 | 42,268,600 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) | | | |
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Stockholders’ Equity | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value | | | |
2,000,000 shares authorized | | | |
Nil shares issued and outstanding | | - | - |
Common stock,$0.001 par value | | | |
300,000,000 shares authorized | | | |
29,199,941 and 26,249,764 issued and outstanding, | | | |
respectively | | 29,199 | 26,249 |
Additional paid-in capital | | 40,484,344 | 39,549,267 |
Accumulated Deficit | | (32,719,629) | (38,944,902) |
Total Stockholders’ Equity | | 7,793,914 | 630,614 |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | $ 38,458,292 | $ 42,899,214 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) |
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| | Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 |
| Revenue | | | | |
| Oil and gas revenue | $ 142,139 | $ 411,793 | $ 220,252 | $ 576,410 |
| Drilling revenue | - | 4,850 | - | 870,013 |
| Total revenue | 142,139 | 416,643 | 220,252 | 1,446,423 |
| Operating Expenses | | | | |
| Production costs | 19,191 | 206,554 | 63,898 | 280,112 |
| Drilling costs | - | 52,333 | - | 518,610 |
| Salaries and payroll taxes | - | 33,762 | - | 203,654 |
| Depreciation and depletion | 24,222 | 337,271 | 43,085 | 527,655 |
| Property evaluation costs | - | 24,496 | 2,876 | 210,877 |
| Impairment of oil and gas properties | - | - | 1,121 | 11,208 |
| General and administrative | 1,048,287 | 5,568,170 | 2,728,096 | 8,894,484 |
| Total operating expenses | 1,091,700 | 6,222,586 | 2,839,076 | 10,646,600 |
| Loss from operations | (949,561) | (5,805,943) | (2,618,824) | (9,200,177) |
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| Other Income (Expense) | | | | |
| Interest income | 14,277 | 32,874 | 36,234 | 95,159 |
| Interest and finance costs | (3,433,372) | (1,921,489) | (6,608,195) | (3,570,064) |
| Other income | 38,256 | - | 64,140 | - |
| Loss on settlement of lawsuit | (26,100) | - | (166,100) | - |
| Loss on sale of oil and gas properties | - | (20,520) | - | (20,520) |
| Unrealized gain on derivative contracts | 9,930,708 | 42,017,169 | 15,518,018 | 80,015,191 |
| Total other income (expense) | 6,523,769 | 40,108,034 | 8,844,097 | 76,519,766 |
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| Net Income | $ 5,574,208 | $34,302,091 | $ 6,225,273 | $67,319,589 |
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| Basic earnings per share | $ 0.20 | $ 1.42 | $ 0.23 | $ 2.81 |
| Diluted loss per share | $ (0.01) | $ (0.12) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.18) |
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| Weighted average shares outstanding | | | | |
| Basic | 27,701,827 | 24,038,498 | 27,132,241 | 23,968,365 |
| Diluted | 186,695,203 | 48,342,662 | 186,268,398 | 50,892,173 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) |
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 |
| Number of Shares | Par Value | Additional Paid-in Capital | Deficit Accumulated | Total |
Balance, December 31, 2007, restated | 26,249,764 | $26,249 | $39,549,267 | $(38,944,902) | $ 630,614 |
Stock-based compensation | - | - | 384,448 | - | 384,448 |
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants | 969,943 | 970 | - | - | 970 |
Net income for the period, restated | - | - | - | 651,065 | 651,065 |
Balance, March 31, 2008, restated | 27,219,707 | 27,219 | 39,933,715 | (38,293,837) | 1,667,097 |
Stock-based compensation | - | - | 411,429 | - | 411,429 |
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants | 1,180,234 | 1,180 | - | - | 1,180 |
Issuance of common stock for settlement of lawsuit | 800,000 | 800 | 139,200 | - | 140,000 |
Net income for the period | - | - | - | 5,574,208 | 5,574,208 |
Balance, June 30, 2008 | 29,199,941 | $29,199 | $40,484,344 | $(32,719,629) | $7,793,914 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) |
For the six months ended |
| June 30, 2008 | June 30, 2007 |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | | |
Net income | $ 6,225,273 | $ 67,319,589 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by continuing activities: | | |
Depreciation and depletion | 43,085 | 527,655 |
Amortization of discount on convertible debentures | 257,756 | 52,921 |
A Amortization of discount on senior secured notes | 3,008,634 | - |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 1,151,129 | 1,515,574 |
Accretion of asset retirement obligation | 6,407 | 21,956 |
Stock-based compensation | 795,877 | 6,012,322 |
Gain on derivative contracts | (15,518,018) | (80,015,191) |
Loss on sale of equipment | 1,788 | 20,520 |
Impairment of oil and gas properties | 1,121 | 11,208 |
Stock issued for settlement of lawsuit and other | 140,000 | 159,188 |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | | |
Accounts receivable and accrued receivables | (252,154) | 21,657 |
Unbilled receivables | 16,483 | - |
Federal income tax receivable | 74,043 | - |
Prepaid expenses | 47,729 | (459,625) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (270,666) | 498,220 |
Accrued interest payable | 1,014,273 | 653,377 |
Due to related parties | (47,692) | 36,720 |
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | (3,304,932) | (3,623,909) |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities | | |
Additions to oil and gas properties | (202,003) | (1,425,932) |
Purchase of other property and equipment | (2,261) | (281,404) |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 14,000 | 100,000 |
Proceeds from transfer of assets under note receivable | 50,000 | - |
Change in restricted cash, net | - | 757,450 |
Purchase of certificates of deposit - restricted | - | (51,694) |
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (140,264) | (901,580) |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities | | |
Common stock issued for cash, including exercise of options | - | 80,000 |
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | - | 80,000 |
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Net Decrease in Cash | (3,445,196) | (4,445,489) |
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Cash at beginning of period | 3,641,313 | 4,445,489 |
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Cash at end of period | $ 196,117 | $ - |
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) |
For the six months ended | | |
| June 30, 2008 | June 30, 2007 |
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information | | |
Interest paid | $ 1,231,319 | $ 705,693 |
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions | | |
Shares issued upon cashless exercise of warrants | $ 2,950 | $ - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
1. Nature of Operations
Wentworth Energy, Inc. (“Wentworth” or the “Company”) is an exploration and production company engaged in oil and gas exploration and production primarily in the East Texas area. The Company’s strategy is to lease all of its property in exchange for royalty interests and working interest participation in shallow zones.
2. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Wentworth Energy, Inc. have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in Wentworth Energy’s Annual Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-KSB. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited fina ncial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 as reported in the Form 10-KSB have been omitted.
3. Significant Accounting Policies
a) Going concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern. Accordingly, they do not give effect to adjustments that would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern, and therefore be required to realize its assets and retire its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those in the accompanying financial statements. However, the Company has incurred significant, recurring losses from operations and has a working capital deficiency. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon achieving profitable operations, maintaining compliance with the terms of the amended debt agreements with its senior secured convertible noteholders and convertible debenture holder, and injection of additional capital. The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time.
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
3. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
b) Earnings (loss) per share
Basic earnings per share has been calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.The Company uses the treasury stock method of calculating diluted per share amounts, whereby any proceeds from the exercise of stock options or other dilutive instruments are assumed to be used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period. The dilutive effect of convertible securities is reflected in diluted loss per share by application of the if-converted method. Under this method, conversion shall not be assumed for the purposes of computing diluted loss per share if the effect would be anti-dilutive. For the three months ended June 30, 2008 the Company had approximately 158,993,376 potentially dilutive shares which are included in the calculation of loss per share, and 37,351,617 that were excluded in the calculation of loss per share, as their effect would be anti-dilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 the Company had approximately 159,136,157 potentially dilutive shares which are included in the calculation of loss per share, and 37,208,835 that were excluded in the calculation of loss per share, as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
The following is an illustration of the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended June 30, 2008:
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| Income | Shares | Per-Share Amount |
Basic earnings per share | | | |
Net income | $ 5,574,208 | 27,701,827 | $ 0.20 |
Effect of dilutive securities | | | |
Options | - | - | |
Warrants | (6,008,426) | 65,348,088 | |
Convertible debentures and notes | (488,910) | 93,645,288 | |
Diluted loss per share | | | |
Net income plus assumed conversions | $ (923,128) | 186,695,203 | $ (0.01) |
The following is an illustration of the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the six months ended June 30, 2008:
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| Income | Shares | Per-Share Amount |
Basic earnings per share | | | |
Net income | $ 6,225,273 | 27,132,241 | $ 0.23 |
Effect of dilutive securities | | | |
Options | - | - | |
Warrants | (6,804,269) | 65,490,870 | |
Convertible debentures and notes | (2,104,584) | 93,645,287 | |
Diluted loss per share | | | |
Net income plus assumed conversions | $ (2,683,580) | 186,268,398 | $ (0.01) |
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
3. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
b) Earnings (loss) per share (continued)
For the three months ended June 30, 2007, the Company had approximately 25,271,399 potentially dilutive shares which are included in the calculation of loss per share, and 98,536,201 shares that were excluded in the calculation of loss per share, as their effect would be anti-dilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 the Company had approximately 25,085,532 potentially dilutive shares which are included in the calculation of loss per share and 98,536,201 shares that were excluded in the calculation of loss per share, as their effect would be anti-dilutive. Diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 were previously reported as $1.36 and $2.68, respectively, and have been restated to include shares issuable upon conversion of the senior secured convertible notes and the impact that the assumed conversion would have on net income for the second quarter of 2007.
The following is an illustration of the reconciliation of the restated numerators and restated denominators of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended June 30, 2007:
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| Income (Restated) | Shares (Restated) | Per-Share Amount (Restated) |
Basic earnings per share | | | |
Net income | $ 34,302,091 | 24,038,498 | $ 1.42 |
Effect of dilutive securities | | | |
Options | - | - | |
Warrants | (29,582,024) | (655,876) | |
Convertible debentures and notes | (10,513,656) | 24,960,040 | |
Diluted loss per share | | | |
Net income plus assumed conversions | $ ( 5,793,589) | 48,342,662 | $ (0.12) |
The following is an illustration of the reconciliation of the restated numerators and restated denominators of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the six months ended June 30, 2007:
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| Income (Restated) | Shares (Restated) | Per-Share Amount (Restated) |
Basic earnings per share | | | |
Net income | $ 67,319,589 | 23,968,365 | $ 2.81 |
Effect of dilutive securities | | | |
Options | - | - | |
Warrants | (52,318,431) | 1,963,768 | |
Convertible debentures and notes | (24,126,696) | 24,960,040 | |
Diluted loss per share | | | |
Net income plus assumed conversions | $ ( 9,125,538) | 50,892,173 | $ (0.18) |
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
3. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
c) Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenditures during the reporting period. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate to the determination of impairment of oil and gas property costs, stock-based compensation and derivative contract liabilities. By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty and the effect on the financial statements of changes in such estimates in future periods could be significant. Actual results could differ materially from those reported.
d) Recent accounting pronouncements
In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 161 (“SFAS 161”), Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. SFAS 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of FASB Statement No. 133 with the intent to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of (i) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (ii) how derivative instruments and the related hedged items are accounted for under FASB Statement No. 133 and its related interpretations and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The effect of adopting SFAS 161 is not expected to have a si gnificant effect on the Company’s reported financial position or earnings.
e) Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the comparative financial statements to conform to the current year’s presentation.
4. Derivative Contract Liabilities
As of June 30, 2008, the Company had the following derivative contract liabilities outstanding:
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| Convertible Debentures | Senior Secured Convertible Notes | Private Placement Warrants | Total Derivative Contract Liabilities |
| Beneficial Conversion Feature | Warrants | Beneficial Conversion Feature | Warrants |
Derivative contract liabilities, December 31, 2007, restated | $ 607,203 | $ 77,252 | $9,937,874 | $ 10,702,537 | $ 114,779 | $ 21,439,645 |
Unrealized gains included in other revenue (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations | (120,380) | (77,252) | (8,592,399) | (6,655,827) | (72,160) | (15,518,018) |
Derivative contract liabilities, June 30, 2008 | $ 486,823 | $ - | $1,345,475 | $ 4,046,710 | $ 42,619 | $ 5,921,627 |
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
4. Derivative Contract Liabilities (continued)
Unrealized gains and losses, at fair value, are included in the consolidated balance sheets as current liabilities. Changes in the fair value of the derivative contract liabilities are recorded in earnings at the end of each quarter, and included in other revenue (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations.
Adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 (“SFAS 157”)
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS 157, which among other things, requires enhanced disclosures about assets and liabilities carried at fair value. As defined in SFAS 157, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company utilizes valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount, based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. The Company primarily applies the income approach for recurring fair value measurements and attempts to utilize consistency in the selection of inputs into its valuation model. SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). The three levels of fair value hierarchy defined by SFAS 157 are as follows:
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Level 1 — Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. As of June 30, 2008, the Company had no Level 1 measurements.
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Level 2 — Inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models consider various assumptions, including time value, volatility factors, risk-free interest rates, and current market prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Where observable inputs are available, directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the liability, the instrument is categorized in Level 2. As of June 30, 2008, the Company’s derivative contract liabilities were valued using Level 2 measurements.
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Level 3 — Inputs include significant inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value. As of June 30, 2008, the Company had no Level 3 measurements.
5. Senior Secured Convertible Notes Payable
The Company has 9.15% senior secured convertiblenotes (the “convertible notes”) outstanding, with a principal amount totaling $53.8 million as of June 30, 2008, and Series A warrants to purchase 66,614,856 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.001 per share, as well as Series B warrants to purchase 17,925,524 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.65 a share. As of December 31, 2007, the outstanding principal totaled $53.8 million and the Company had Series A warrants to purchase 67,589,664 shares of common stock at $0.001 per share and Series B warrants to purchase 17,925,524 shares of common stock at $0.65 a share. As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the notes and the accrued interest are convertible into common stock at the holders’ option at a rate of $0.65 per share.
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Wentworth Energy, Inc. |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
5. Senior Secured Convertible Notes Payable (continued)
The Company analyzed the embedded conversion option and the related warrants pursuant to SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” EITF 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock,” EITF 00-27 “Application of Issue No 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments,” and EITF 98-5 “Accounting for Convertible Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratios,” and determined it appropriate to record the fair value of the embedded beneficial conversion feature in the convertible notes and in the associated Series A warrants as derivative contract liabilities, because the debt is considered non-conventional convertible debt due to a price reduction feature contained in the convertible debenture debt agreements (see Note 6).
In connection with the initial accounting the Company also recorded a discount on the debt, pursuant to the guidance provided by EITF 00-27. The debt discount totaled $32.3 and $35.3 million as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, and is currently being amortized using the effective interest method. Amortization expense recognized on the debt discount in the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was $1.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively. Amortization related to these notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 was insignificant.
As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 the derivative liabilities attributed to the convertible notes had a fair market value of $5.4 million and $20.6 million, respectively. The change in the fair value of the derivative contract liabilities resulted in a non-cash gain of $9.6 million and $15.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, and resulted in a non-cash gain of $40.4 million and $76.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively.
6. Convertible Debentures Payable
The Company has 10% secured convertible debentures (the “debentures”) outstanding, with a principal amount of $1.4 million as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, and warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.001 per share at December 31, 2007. There were no warrants related to the debentures outstanding as of June 30, 2008.
The Company analyzed the embedded conversion option and the related warrants pursuant to SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” EITF 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock,” EITF 00-27 “Application of Issue No 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments,” and EITF 98-5 “Accounting for Convertible Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratios,” and determined it appropriate to record the fair value of the embedded beneficial conversion feature in the convertible debentures and in the associated warrants as derivative contract liabilities, because the debt is considered non-conventional convertible debt due to a conversion price reduction feature contained in the debt agreements.
In connection with the initial accounting the Company also recorded a discount on the debt, pursuant to the guidance provided by EITF 00-27. The debt discount totaled $0.6 million as of June 30, 2008 and $0.9 million as of December 31, 2007, and is currently being amortized using the effective interest method.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
6. Convertible Debentures Payable (continued)
Amortization expense of $144,614 and $257,756 was recognized on the debt discount for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, and $31,470 and $52,921 was expensed for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively
As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 the derivative liability attributed to the debentures had a fair market value of $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively. The change in the fair value of the derivative contract liabilities resulted in a non-cash gain of $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, and resulted in a non-cash gain of $1.5 million and $3.5 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively.
7. Related Party Transactions
The Company entered into transactions with related parties as follows. These amounts were recorded at the exchange amount, being the amount agreed to by the parties:
| | |
| Six months ended June 30, 2008 | Six months ended June 30, 2007 |
Management and consulting fees paid to a director, persons related to directors or entities controlled by directors | $ 293,640 | $ 314,621 |
Rent paid to a director, persons related to directors or entities controlled by directors or by persons related to directors | 25,368 | 37,239 |
Oilfield services fee paid to a director’s family members or an entity controlled by a director’s family member | 17,091 | 32,895 |
Overriding royalties paid to a corporation controlled by a director and /or a director’s family member | 6,659 | - |
Note receivable from an entity whose CEO is a former director of the Company | 200,000 | 300,000 |
a) As of June 30, 2008, the Company held a $0.2 million promissory note receivable related to the sale in December 2006 of properties to Exterra Energy, Inc (formerly Green Gold, Inc.), of which the Company’s former CEO and director, John Punzo was appointed CEO and Chairman on July 8, 2008. Further, one of the Company’s former directors, Gordon C. McDougall, was a director of Exterra until June 23, 2008. The note bears interest of 10% per year and was due in full November 1, 2007. This maturity date was subsequently extended to July 2008. Exterra has defaulted on the repayment and the Company is considering every option in recovering its funds.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
8. Warrants Outstanding
Below is a summary of warrants outstanding at June 30, 2008:
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| Warrants | Weighted Average Exercise Price |
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | 89,951,276 | $ 0.24 |
Warrants issued | - | - |
Warrants expired | (25,000) | 0.65 |
Warrants exercised | (2,172,571) | 0.001 |
Outstanding at June 30, 2008 | 87,753,705 | $ 0.23 |
9. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company utilizes stock options to compensate key employees, directors, officers and consultants. Total stock-based compensation expense was $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Stock-based compensation was $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
A summary of options activity during the six months ended June 30, 2008 is as follows:
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| Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price |
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | 16,243,500 | $ 0.63 |
Options granted | - | - |
Options forfeited or expired | (1,297,500) | 0.27 |
Options exercised | - | - |
Outstanding at June 30, 2008 | 14,946,000 | $ 0.66 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
9. Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
The table below summarizes the changes in the Company’s non-vested stock options that occurred during the six month period ended June 30, 2008:
| |
| Options |
Non-vested options outstanding at December 31, 2007 | 4,102,238 |
Options granted | - |
Options vested | (1,506,254) |
Options terminated | - |
Non-vested options outstanding at June 30, 2008 | 2,595,984 |
As of June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, the Company had $1.4 and $4.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangements. The unrecognized compensation expense at June 30, 2008 is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.95 years.
10. Commitments and Contingencies
Lawsuits
On September 25, 2006, UOS Energy, LLC (“UOS”) commenced a lawsuit against the Company, its former Chief Executive Officer, John Punzo, and its director, Roger Williams, in the Los Angeles Superior Court relating to the Company’s refusal to purchase certain tar sands leases in Utah in consideration of 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. The Company claimed the leases were not as represented and terminated the purchase agreement in November 2005. During the pre-trial settlement meeting of March 3, 2008 both parties agreed to settle by completing the purchase of the tar sand leases in Utah, with UOS retaining the 100,000 Wentworth common shares initially issued for this transaction plus additional consideration of 800,000 common shares of Wentworth. By this settlement agreement, the lawsuit was discontinued as of March 3, 2008. On May 21, 2008 the 800,000 common shares were issued in accordance with the settlement agre ement.
On February 13, 2008, Kenneth L. Berry and Savant Energy Corporation commenced a lawsuit against the Company, its former Chief Executive Officer, John Punzo, its President, Michael Studdard, its Chief Financial Officer, Francis Ling, and its former director, Gordon McDougall, in the County Court at Law No. 4 of Nueces County, Texas. The lawsuit related to the Company’s alleged breach of contract in which the plaintiff was to provide approximately $60.0 million in financing in consideration of 50% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. In March 2008, the lawsuit was discontinued and the parties expected to resolve the matters by mediation. As of June 30, 2008 Savant Energy Corporation has not proceeded with mediation as contemplated under the discontinuation of the lawsuit. The Company has also had no further correspondence from Savant Energy since March 2008. Management believes that financial loss, if any, is not determinable. Accordingly, no accrual for a loss contingency was recorded.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
10. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
Contingent Liabilities
Along with the Company’s counsel, management monitors developments related to these legal matters and, when appropriate, makes adjustments to recorded liabilities to reflect current facts and circumstances. During the first quarter of 2008 management identified a potential liability related to the senior secured convertible notes. If the Company failed to meet the amended deadline for the effectiveness of the registration statement of June 30, 2008, the Company would be in default and would be required to pay liquidated damages of approximately $100,000. The damages would have been retroactive to March 19, 2008 and an additional $100,000 would have been due every 30 days thereafter until the effectiveness deadline was met. Additionally, if the Company failed to meet the amended effectiveness deadline it would default on the terms of its senior secured convertible notes. On August 14, 2008, the required noteholders waived the registrat ion requirement effective June 30, 2008, therefore, the Company is no longer liable for liquidated damages. The Company withdrew its registration statement in August 2008.
11. Segment Information
The Company acquired Barnico Drilling, Inc. (“Barnico”), a drilling company, in July 2006 and subsequently sold it in May 2008. During that time period the Company’s operations focused on two segments, drilling operations and oil and gas production. The drilling segment was engaged in the land contract drilling of oil and natural gas wells. Its operations reflected revenues from contracting one of Barnico’s two drilling rigs and crew to third parties. The oil and gas production segment effectively began active operations in 2006. The oil and gas segment is engaged in the development, acquisition and production of oil and natural gas properties. Management reviews and evaluates the segment operations separately. The contract drilling activities diminished significantly over the past twelve months and Barnico was sold on May 12, 2008. See Note 12 for additional information regarding the sale. The operations of both segments focused on counties in East Texas. The following table sets forth certain information about the financial information of each segment for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 and as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (amounts are shown in thousands):
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
11. Segment Information (continued)
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| Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 |
Revenues | | | | |
Oil and gas | $ 142 | $ 412 | $ 220 | $ 576 |
Drilling revenues | - | 5 | - | 870 |
Total Revenues | $ 142 | $ 417 | $ 220 | $ 1,446 |
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Operating Loss1 | | | | |
Oil and gas | $ (950) | $ (5,408) | $ (2,586) | $ (8,548) |
Drilling | - | (398) | (33) | (652) |
Total Operating Loss | (950) | (5,806) | (2,619) | (9,200) |
Interest and finance costs | (3,433) | (1,921) | (6,608) | (3,570) |
Other income (expense), net | 9,957 | 42,029 | 15,452 | 80,090 |
Net Income | $ 5,574 | $ 34,302 | $ 6,225 | $ 67,320 |
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Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | | | | |
Drilling | $ - | $ 44 | $ - | $ 154 |
Oil and gas | 24 | 293 | 43 | 374 |
Total Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | $ 24 | $ 337 | $ 43 | $ 528 |
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| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 |
Capital Expenditures | | | | |
Drilling | | | $ - | $ 47 |
Oil and gas | | | 202 | 1,379 |
Other | | | 2 | 281 |
Total Capital Expenditures | | | $ 204 | $ 1,707 |
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| | | June 30, 2008 | December 31,2007 |
Identifiable Assets2 | | | | |
Drilling | | | $ - | $ 3,209 |
Oil and gas | | | 27,881 | 27,717 |
Corporate assets | | | 11,042 | 11,973 |
Total Assets | | | $ 38,923 | $ 42,899 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
11. Segment Information (continued)
1
Operating loss is total operating revenues less operating expenses, depreciation, depletion and amortization and does not include non-operating revenues, general corporate expenses, interest expense or income taxes.
2
Identifiable assets are those used in Wentworth’s operations in each industry segment. Corporate assets are principally cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, furniture and equipment.
12. Sale of Subsidiary
The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Barnico Drilling Inc., (“Barnico”) was acquired in July 2006, contemporaneously with the acquisition of a 90% mineral rights interest known as the P.D.C. Ball mineral property covering 27,557 gross acres from Roboco Energy, Inc. Barnico is an East Texas drilling contractor with two drilling rigs. The contract drilling activities diminished significantly over the past twelve months and the venture proved to be unsuccessful. In order to recoup part of its investment, the Company completed the sale on May 12, 2008 of all of the outstanding shares of Barnico for $3,500,000 to CamTex Energy, Inc., a corporation in which George Barnes, the Company’s former Vice President of Operations, is an officer. The Company received $50,000 on the closing of the sale transaction, and a promissory note in the amount of $3,450,000. The interest rate on the promissory note is 12% per annum, with interest payable quarter ly, $345,000 of principal payable due 90 days from the date of execution of the note and the remaining principal payable at the maturity date of May 12, 2009. In connection with the sale transaction, Barnico agreed to provide the Company with the preferential right, but not the obligation, to use Barnico’s drilling services for all oil and gas properties and interests owned, leased and/or operated by the Company in the State of Texas for a period of two years. The Company’s senior secured convertible noteholders agreed to release the equipment as security for the senior secured convertible notes.
The Company does not believe it is appropriate to recognize the divestiture of Barnico at this time due to (1) the small down payment, (2) the repayment of the debt is dependent on future successful operations of the business, (3) the continuing involvement in Barnico’s operations via the preferential drilling rights described above and (4) the failure of CamTex to remit the $345,000 principal payment due on August 12, 2008. The Barnico assets are presented as a long-term asset captioned “Assets of Business Transferred under Note Receivable”.
The drilling rigs and other equipment included in the sale had a net book value after impairment of $3,090,030 as of the May 12, 2008 sale date. In early 2008, the Company obtained an independent appraisal of Barnico’s equipment and recognized an impairment charge of approximately $2.7 million in the Company’s December 31, 2007 consolidated balance sheets and its consolidated statements of operations for the year then ended. Current assets and liabilities of Barnico, including cash of $84,831, prepaid expenses of $27,758 and a difference of $600 between accounts receivable and accounts payable as of the sales date, have been retained by Wentworth Energy, Inc. under the sale provisions.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
12. Sale of Subsidiary (continued)
The following schedule details Barnico’s property and equipment included in the sale as of May 12, 2008:
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Cost | Accumulated Depreciation | Allowance for Impairment | May 12, 2008 Net Book Value |
Rigs and equipment | $ 5,971,938 | $ 572,988 | $ 2,670,525 | $ 2,728,425 |
Vehicles | 195,500 | 42,099 | - | 153,401 |
Construction equipment | 233,500 | 25,296 | - | 208,204 |
| $ 6,400,938 | $ 640,383 | $ 2,670,525 | $ 3,090,030 |
13. Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements
The Company has retroactively restated certain of its amounts reported for the year ended December 31, 2007 and for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The restatements were made as a result of (1) In connection with the October 2007 debt restructuring, the Company improperly allocated a $20.9 million increase in the fair market value of its derivative liabilities to debt discount. However, the Company subsequently determined that only the $3.8 million portion of the increase in fair value of the derivative liabilities that is attributable to the $5.0 million in new proceeds the Company received in connection with the restructuring should be allocated to debt discount, with the remainder of the increase in fair value attributed to loss on derivative contracts. (2) The Company also determined that it improperly included the $4.6 million value of Series B warrants in derivative liabilities. This was improper becaus e to the exercise of the Series B warrants is within the control of the Company. (3) An adjustment to the amortization expense related to the discount on the senior secured convertible notes was required as a result of (1).
Consolidated Balance Sheets
The following is a summary of the impact of the restatements on the Company’s accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007:
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| December 31, 2007 |
| Amounts as Originally Reported | Restatement Amount | | Amounts as Revised |
Derivative contract liabilities | $ 23,935,041 | $ (2,495,396) | (a) | $ 21,439,645 |
Total current liabilities | 25,576,686 | (2,495,396) | (a) | 23,081,290 |
Discount on senior secured convertible notes payable | (53,238,806) | 17,961,254 | (a),(b) | (35,277,552) |
Total Liabilities | 26,802,742 | 15,465,858 | (a),(b) | 42,268,600 |
Accumulated Deficit | (23,479,044) | (15,465,858) | (a),(b) | (38,944,902) |
Total Stockholders' Equity | 16,096,472 | (15,465,858) | (a),(b) | 630,614 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
13. Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The following is a summary of the impact of the restatements on the Company’s accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2008:
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| March 31, 2008 |
| Amounts as Originally Reported | Restatement Amount | | Amounts as Revised |
Derivative contract liabilities | $ 18,162,689 | $ (2,310,353) | (a) | $15,852,336 |
Total current liabilities | 20,942,463 | (2,310,353) | (a) | 18,632,110 |
Senior secured convertible notes payable, net of discount | 537,766 | 19,363,598 | (a),(b) | 19,901,364 |
Total Liabilities | 22,284,864 | 17,053,245 | (a),(b) | 39,338,109 |
Accumulated Deficit | (21,240,592) | (17,053,245) | (a),(b) | (38,293,837) |
Total Stockholders' Equity | 18,720,342 | (17,053,245) | (a),(b) | 1,667,097 |
Consolidated Statement of Operations
The following is a summary of the impact of the restatements on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2007:
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| December 31, 2007 |
| Amounts as Originally Reported | Restatement Amount | | Amounts as Revised |
Interest and finance costs | $ 5,559,820 | $ 834,522 | (b) | $ 6,394,342 |
Total expenses | 24,720,180 | 834,522 | (b) | 25,554,702 |
Loss from operations | (32,750,104) | (834,522) | (b) | (33,584,626) |
Gain on derivative contracts | 92,706,836 | (14,631,336) | (a) | 78,075,500 |
Total other revenue items | 92,900,891 | (14,631,336) | (a),(b) | 78,269,555 |
Income before income tax benefit | 60,150,787 | (15,465,858) | (a),(b) | 44,684,929 |
Net income | 60,150,787 | (15,465,858) | (a),(b) | 44,684,929 |
Deficit, end of period | (23,479,044) | (15,465,858) | (a),(b) | (38,944,902) |
Basic earnings per share | 2.46 | (0.63) | (a),(b) | 1.83 |
Diluted loss per share | (0.19) | (0.00) | (a),(b) | (0.19) |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
13. Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The following is a summary of the impact of the restatements on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008:
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| March 31, 2008 |
| Amounts as Originally Reported | Restatement Amount | | Amounts as Revised |
Interest and finance costs | $ (1,772,478) | $ (1,402,345) | (b) | $ (3,174,823) |
Unrealized gain on derivative contracts | 5,772,352 | (185,042) | (a) | 5,587,310 |
Total other revenue (expense) items | 3,907,716 | (1,587,387) | (a),(b) | 2,320,329 |
Net income | 2,238,452 | (1,587,387) | (a),(b) | 651,065 |
Deficit, beginning of period | (23,479,044) | (15,465,858) | (a),(b) | (38,944,902) |
Deficit, end of period | (21,240,592) | (17,053,245) | (a),(b) | (38,293,837) |
Basic earnings per share | 0.08 | (0.06) | (a),(b) | 0.02 |
Diluted loss per share | (0.01) | (0.01) | (a),(b) | (0.02) |
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
The following is a summary of the impact of the restatements on the Company’s consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the year ended December 31, 2007:
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| December 31, 2007 |
| Amounts as Originally Reported | Restatement Amount | | Amounts as Revised |
Net income for the period | $ 60,150,787 | $(15,465,858) | (a),(b) | $ 44,684,929 |
Deficit accumulated, December 31, 2007 | (23,479,044) | (15,465,858) | (a),(b) | (38,944,902) |
Balance, December 31, 2007 | 16,096,472 | (15,465,858) | (a),(b) | 630,614 |
The following is a summary of the impact of the restatements on the Company’s consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2008:
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| March 31, 2008 |
| Amounts as Originally Reported | Restatement Amount | | Amounts as Revised |
Deficit accumulated, December 31, 2007 | $(23,479,044) | $(15,465,858) | (a),(b) | $ (38,944,902) |
Balance, December 31, 2007 | 16,096,472 | (15,465,858) | (a),(b) | 630,614 |
Net income for the period | 2,238,452 | (1,587,387) | (a),(b) | 651,065 |
Deficit accumulated, March 31, 2008 | (21,240,592) | (17,053,245) | (a),(b) | (38,293,837) |
Balance, March 31, 2008 | 18,720,342 | (17,053,245) | (a),(b) | 1,667,097 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
13. Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The following is a summary of the impact of the restatements on the Company’s consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2008:
| | | | |
| March 31, 2008 |
| Amounts as Originally Reported | Restatement Amount | | Amounts as Revised |
Deficit accumulated, December 31, 2007 | $(23,479,044) | $(15,465,858) | (a),(b) | $ (38,944,902) |
Balance, December 31, 2007 | 16,096,472 | (15,465,858) | (a),(b) | 630,614 |
Net income for the period | 2,238,452 | (1,587,387) | (a),(b) | 651,065 |
Deficit accumulated, March 31, 2008 | (21,240,592) | (17,053,245) | (a),(b) | (38,293,837) |
Balance, March 31, 2008 | 18,720,342 | (17,053,245) | (a),(b) | 1,667,097 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
The following is a summary of the impact of the restatements on the Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2007:
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| December 31, 2007 |
| Amounts as Originally Reported | Restatement Amount | | Amounts as Revised |
Net income for the year | $ 60,150,787 | $ (15,465,858) | (a),(b) | $ 44,684,929 |
Amortization of discount on senior secured convertible notes | - | 834,522 | (b) | 834,522 |
(Gain) loss on derivative contracts | (92,706,836) | 14,631,336 | (a) | (78,075,500) |
The following is a summary of the impact of the restatements on the Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2008:
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| March 31, 2008 |
| Amounts as Originally Reported | Restatement Amount | | Amounts as Revised |
Net income for the period | 2,238,452 | (1,587,387) | (a),(b) | 651,065 |
Amortization of discount on senior secured convertible notes | - | 1,402,345 | (b) | 1,402,345 |
(Gain) loss on derivative contracts | (5,771,382) | 185,042 | (a) | (5,586,340) |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
June 30, 2008 |
13. Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(a)
To reflect the reclassification of a portion of the debt discount to loss on derivatives and to reflect the effect of excluding Series B warrants.
(b) As a result of the debt restructuring, amortization of discount on senior secured convertible notes increased. The discount is being amortized under the effective interest method over the extended life of the new note, using a lower effective interest rate than was required prior to the restructuring.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report. Our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain additional information that should be referred to when reviewing this material. Certain statements in this discussion may be forward-looking. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in this report.
Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements
Various statements in this report, including those that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements may include projections and estimates concerning the timing and success of specific projects and our future reserves, production, revenues, income and capital spending. When we use the words “will,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “could,” “estimate,” “plan,” “predict,” “project” or their negatives, other similar expressions or the statements that include those words, it usually is a forward-looking statement.
The forward-looking statements contained in this report are largely based on our expectations, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market conditions and other factors. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In addition, management’s assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate. We caution all readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this report are not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assure any reader that such statements will be realized or the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements due to the factors detailed below and discusse d in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the SEC on April 14, 2008. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. We do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf. The risks, contingencies and uncertainties relate to, among other matters, the following:
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our business strategy,
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estimated quantities of gas and oil reserves,
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uncertainty of commodity prices in oil and gas,
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our financial position,
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our cash flow and liquidity,
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replacing our gas and oil reserves,
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our inability to retain and attract key personnel,
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uncertainty regarding our future operating results,
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uncertainties in exploring for and producing gas and oil,
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availability of drilling and production equipment and field service providers,
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disruptions to, capacity constraints in or other limitations on the pipeline systems which deliver our gas and other processing and transportation considerations,
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our inability to obtain additional financing necessary to fund our operations and capital
expenditures and to meet our other obligations,
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competition in the oil and gas industry,
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the effects of government regulation, permitting and other legal requirements,
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plans, objectives, expectations and intentions contained in this report that are not historical, and
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other factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007 and filed with the SEC on April 14, 2008.
Overview
We are an exploration and production company engaged in oil and gas exploration, drilling and development. We currently have oil and gas interests in Anderson County, Freestone County, Jones County and Leon County, Texas. Our strategy is to lease all of our property in exchange for royalty interests and working interest participation in the shallow zones. Due to our lack of adequate resources we may utilize joint ventures or farm-outs to develop our properties.
Our financial position is critically dependent upon the following: (1) successful discovery and economical recovery of adequate hydrocarbons on our properties; and (2) access to additional equity and/or other forms of funding. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in any of these matters.
During late 2006 and first quarter of 2007, we drilled a total of six wells on our property. Two wells were dry holes and we found gas in four wells. Two of the four successful wells have been put into production since the second quarter of 2007 and the other two wells were shut-in until we have the means to dispose of the excess water produced during gas production, in an economical manner, such as converting one of the dry wells into a water disposal well. A feasibility study is underway and the decision has not been made at this time. During January 2008, production from these two producing wells was suspended due to a considerable increase in water production. The remedial work during the first quarter of 2008 was unsuccessful and these wells were shut-in until a water disposal well is available.
Our current production is derived from two wells, namely Shiloh #1 and #3 in Freestone County, acquired from an unrelated party. Shiloh #3 was recompleted from the Cotton Valley zone to the Rodessa zone during June 2008. Most of the production comes from Shiloh #3 with a combined daily gross production of 950 MCF and 8 barrels of oil. We owned 38.75% and 38.5% of net revenue interest in Shiloh #1 and #3 respectively, and we are the operator.
Due to a lack of capital, we deferred all drilling activity in the latter part of 2007 and the first two quarters of 2008. However, during this period, our geologists continued to generate a number of low risk and high probability drilling locations in our property. In addition, we are evaluating possible offset drilling locations for additional Rodessa wells as well as examining the Rodessa zone in existing well bores for possible recompletion. We expect this will significantly reduce the lead time to commence drilling, when sufficient new capital becomes available.
Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Barnico Drilling, Inc. had a significant decline in drilling revenue commencing in the second half of 2007. Further, due to lack of capital, we were unable to utilize Barnico’s resources to drill our own properties. In order to recoup part of our investment, we completed the sale during the second quarter of 2008 of all of the outstanding shares of Barnico for $3,500,000 to CamTex Energy, Inc., a corporation in which George Barnes, our former Vice President of Operations, is an officer. We received $50,000 on the closing of the sale and a promissory note in the amount of $3,450,000. See Note 12, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a more detailed description of the transaction.
Acquisition of Exploration Properties
In November 2006, we signed two three-year oil, gas & mineral leases and a joint operating agreement with Marathon Oil Company and its affiliate (together, “Marathon”) to explore approximately 9,200 acres of our P.D.C. Ball Property in Freestone County, Texas. The agreements give Marathon the right to drill deep gas wells on the property (below 8,500 feet) and the opportunity to partner with us on drilling upper zones (above 8,500 feet) on a 50/50 basis. We retained a 21.5% royalty interest in any revenue generated
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from the property below 8,500 feet and a 23% royalty interest in any revenue generated from the property above 8,500 feet. As part of the agreement, we acquired a seismic license giving us access to all seismic data collected during Marathon’s three-year lease. On the Marathon-leased property, the first shallow well (Red Lake #1R) (above 8,500 feet) was drilled in December 2006 and began production in March 2007. During October 2007, we suspended production on this well due to excessive water production. Total volume of gas produced was 64 MMCF. Our engineers are currently considering various remedial actions. If gas production cannot be economically restored, we will consider converting it to a salt water disposal well or abandon it.
Marathon reportedly gathered seismic data during 2007 and identified drilling locations for deep wells within the lease. We understand a location to drill the first deep well was identified by Marathon and drilling is now expected to commence during the third quarter of 2008.
On the remaining approximately 18,000 gross acres of P.D.C. Ball Property, we are actively seeking significant industry partners to jointly develop the property. Several companies have expressed an interest in participating in a similar arrangement as the Marathon lease described above. Management has met with many interested parties over the past several months. Subject to formal due diligence we are ready to begin negotiations with one of these parties during the third quarter of 2008.
Freestone County, Texas Bracken Well 1 and 2
In September 2006, we acquired from an unrelated party a mineral lease of approximately 193 acres which is surrounded by the P.D.C. Ball Property for the sum of $67,711. The acquisition was to fill a “hole” in the P.D.C. Ball mineral block and it represents what our geologists have determined to possess low risk and high probability drilling locations. During January 2007, Bracken #1 was successfully drilled and commenced production in February 2007. We have a 100% working interest and a net revenue interest of 76.25% in this well. Through December 2007, this well produced 93 MMCF of natural gas. Since January 2008, gas production from Bracken #1 was erratic due to mechanical problems and excessive water production. During March 2008, management decided to shut in this well and to resume production when a nearby water disposal well is available. Abandonment of this well is not contemplated at this time as management believes ther e is a significant behind-pipe reserve. Bracken #2 was drilled during March 2007 and it was a dry hole.
Freestone County, Texas Shiloh Well 1 and 3
Shiloh 1 and 3 wells were existing wells and have produced natural gas since the 1970s. They are located on 640 acres within the P.D.C. Ball Property, from which we previously received only a 12.5% royalty. During January 2007, we purchased a 50% working interest in both wells from an unrelated party for the sum of $200,000. By this acquisition, we increased our net revenue interest to 38.75% and 38.50% in Shiloh 1 and 3, respectively and became the operator. Total production from these wells to December 2007 was 57 MMCF. During the first quarter of 2008, the Shiloh wells produced approximately 11 MMCF. The reduced production was attributed to down-hole problems of Shiloh #3. Production of gas from Shiloh #3 was suspended for remedial work in January 2008. Since the expenditure for remedial work required the approval of the working interest holders, the remedial work was delayed until May and successfully completed in June. Aft er the remedial work, the Shiloh #3 well produced approximately 24.4 MMCF in the second quarter of 2008. Shiloh #3 has a stabilized daily flow rate of 950 MCF of gas and making 8 barrels of oil on a 14/64th choke. The flowing tubing pressure is 650 psig and the calculated AOF (Absolute Open Flow) is 1.2 million cubic feet per day. Production from Shiloh #1 remains nominal and we do not have plans for further remedial work on it until funds are available.
Divesture of Less Valuable Assets
In December 2006, we sold several small oil and gas interests in north-central, western and southern Texas to Exterra Energy, Inc. (formerly Green Gold Energy, Inc.). We continue to carry a $200,000 promissory note secured by mortgages on these properties. The note was revised in March 2008 to require
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the payments to begin in April 2008 with the last payment due in July 2008 to include all accrued interest. Exterra Energy failed to make all the scheduled monthly payments including the last payment, reportedly because of a delay in Exterra’s financing. We were provided with 360,000 shares of their common stock, currently valued at $72,000, as additional security for the debt. Exterra has defaulted on the repayment and we are considering every option to collect which may include legal action.
Results of Operations
Overview
The Company had net income of $6.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to net income of $67.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in income was principally due to the decrease in the non-cash gain on the derivative liabilities as a result of the change in their fair values described further in Notes 5 and 6 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. The non-cash gain was $15.5 million and $80.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. In addition, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $6.2 million from $8.9 during the first six months of 2007.
Two of the six wells drilled in 2006 and 2007 were completed as producing wells. However, due to the excessive saltwater production from these wells, remedial procedures must be performed before sustained production from these wells will be realized. The Shiloh #1 and Shiloh #3 wells purchased in January 2007 were producing wells upon acquisition. During the second quarter of 2008 we did down-hole remedial work on the Shiloh #3 well which included perforating a higher zone, known as the Rodessa zone. The Shiloh #3 began production in the Rodessa zone in June 2008.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
Revenues
Revenue from oil and gas sales was $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The decline in production revenue was primarily due to the shut-in of the two main producing wells namely Bracken #1 and Redlake #1R during December of 2007. Consequently, revenue for three months ending June 30, 2008 was mainly derived from royalties of $68,000 and production from Shiloh #1 and #3 of $74,000. Resumption of gas production from Bracken #1 and Redlake 1R is unlikely in the near term until we have sufficient resources to convert one of the non-producing wells into a water disposal well. We have done down-hole remedial work on the Shiloh #3 well and it began production in the Rodessa zone in June 2008.
Sale of Subsidiary
Since the July 2006 acquisition of Barnico, a drilling company, we viewed our operations as two segments, drilling operations and oil and gas production. The drilling segment was engaged in the land contract drilling of oil and natural gas wells. Its operations reflected revenues from contracting one of Barnico’s two drilling rigs and crew to third parties.
Commencing in the second half of 2007, Barnico had a significant decline in drilling revenue and due to lack of capital, we were unable to utilize Barnico’s resources to drill our own properties. During the second quarter of 2008 we sold all of the outstanding shares of Barnico to CamTex Energy, Inc., a Colorado corporation in which George Barnes, our former Vice President of Operations, is an officer. We are not recognizing the divesture of Barnico at this time due to 1) the small down payment received, 2) the repayment of the debt is dependent on future successful operations of the business, 3) our continuing involvement in Barnico’s operations via our preferential drilling rights and 4) the failure of CamTex to remit the $345,000 principal payment due on August 12, 2008. We have presented the Barnico assets in our consolidated balance sheet as a long-term asset captioned “Assets of Business
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Transferred under Note Receivable”. See Note 12, “Sale of Subsidiary”, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a more detailed description of the transaction.
There was no revenue from drilling operations for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and $5,000 in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Significant expenses of the drilling operations during the three months ended June 30, 2007 were $52,000 of drilling costs, $0.3 million of general and administrative expenses and $34,000 of salaries and wages. There were no significant expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Net loss for Barnico for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was $0.4 million and there was no net gain or loss for the three months ended June 30, 2008.
Operating Expenses
Our operating costs totaled $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The $5.1 million decrease in expenses was primarily due to the decrease of $4.6 million in general and administrative expenses discussed below. Other decreases in expenses of $86,000 from the second quarter of 2007 to the second quarter of 2008 were due to the discontinuation of drilling activities due to our lack of capital.
General and Administrative
Total general and administrative costs were $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 versus $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007, a net decrease of $4.6 million. The following comparative table provides detail of the most significant general and administrative costs:
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| Three months ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) |
| 2008 | 2007 |
Wages | $ 39,600 | $ 279,740 | $ (240,140) |
Stock-based compensation | 411,429 | 3,593,786 | (3,182,357) |
Legal fees | 137,179 | 713,517 | (576,338) |
Audit and accounting fees | 184,660 | 309,952 | (125,292) |
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 included $0.4 million and $3.6 million, respectively, of non-cash stock-based compensation relating to stock options vesting during those periods to officers, directors and consultants. No stock options were granted in the second quarter of 2008, which accounted for most of the decrease in stock-based compensation. Wages decreased by $0.2 million during the second quarter of 2008 as compared to 2007 due to the significant decline in drilling activity. As a result of a number of lawsuits that were active during the second quarter of 2007, legal fees during that period were $0.6 million higher that they were during the second quarter of 2008. Finally, the decrease in audit and accounting fees for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was due to more costs incurred during 2007 as a result of restatements of p reviously reported financial statements in response to comments issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Finance and Interest Costs
Finance and interest costs were $3.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2008, which was an increase of $1.5 million from the three months ended June 30, 2007. Finance and interest costs relate primarily to interest accrued on our senior secured convertible notes and our convertible debentures and amortization of the debt discount related to the senior secured convertible notes.
Other (Income) Expense
The Company had $6.5 million of other income for the three months ended June 30, 2008 versus $40.1 million in other income for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The largest component thereof for the second quarter of 2008 was a $9.9 million non-cash gain from derivative transactions related to the change in the fair value of the derivative contract liability, as compared to a $42.0 million non-cash gain during the second quarter of 2007. The derivative contract liabilities relate to the fair value of the
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beneficial conversion feature of our convertible debentures and senior secured convertible notes issued in 2006 and the fair value of the related warrants. Under guidance from SFAS No. 133 and EITF 00-19, 00-27 and 05-2, the Company is required to report the liability at fair value and record the fluctuation in the fair value to current operations. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below in this section, and see Note 5, “Senior Secured Convertible Notes Payable,” and Note 6, “Convertible Debentures Payable,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a more detailed description.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
Revenues
Revenue from oil and gas sales was $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decline in production revenue was primarily due to the shut-in of the two main producing wells namely Bracken #1 and Redlake #1R during December of 2007. Consequently, revenue for the six months ending June 30, 2008 was mainly derived from royalties of $117,000 and production from Shiloh #1 and #3 of $103,000. Resumption of gas production from Bracken #1 and Redlake 1R is unlikely in the near term. With respect to the Shiloh #3 well, we have done down-hole remedial work and it began production in the Rodessa zone in June 2008.
Operating Expenses
Our operating costs totaled $2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $10.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The $7.8 million decrease in expenses was primarily due to the decrease of $6.2 million in general and administrative expenses discussed below. Other decreases in expenses of $0.7 million from the six months ended June 30, 2007 to the six months ended June 30 2008 were due to the discontinuation of drilling activities due to our lack of capital.
General and Administrative
Total general and administrative costs were $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 versus $8.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, a net decrease of $6.2 million. The following comparative table provides detail of the most significant general and administrative costs:
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| Six months ended June 30, | Increase (Decrease) |
| 2008 | 2007 |
Wages | $ 99,489 | $ 567,085 | $ (467,596) |
Stock-based compensation | 795,877 | 6,171,510 | (5,375,633) |
Legal fees | 332,519 | 835,559 | (503,040) |
Audit and accounting fees | 692,894 | 569,540 | 123,354 |
General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 included $0.8 million and $6.2 million, respectively, of non-cash stock-based compensation relating to stock options vesting during those periods to officers, directors and consultants. No stock options were granted in the second quarter of 2008, which accounted for most of the decrease in stock-based compensation. The overall decrease in general and administrative expenses was partially offset by the increases in audit and accounting fees. The increase in audit and accounting fees was partially due to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance work that was required for the 2007 annual report and registration statement, which had not been previously required. The additional accounting and audit fees were for work done on accounting issues for the 2007 annual report. Wages decreased by $0.5 million because of the significant decline in drilling activ ity. As a result of a number of lawsuits that were active during the first two quarters of 2007, legal fees during that period were $0.5 million higher that they were during the second quarter of 2008.
Finance and Interest Costs
Finance and interest costs were $6.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008, which was an increase of $3.0 million over the $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Finance and
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interest costs relate primarily to interest accrued on our senior secured convertible notes and our convertible debentures and amortization of the debt discount related to the senior secured convertible notes.
Other (Income) Expense
The Company had $8.8 million of other income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 versus $76.5 million in other income for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The largest component thereof for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was a $15.6 million non-cash gain from derivative transactions related to the change in the fair value of the derivative contract liability, as compared to an $80.0 million non-cash gain during the six months ended June 30, 2007. The derivative contract liabilities relate to the fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of our convertible debentures and senior secured convertible notes issued in 2006 and the fair value of the related warrants. Under guidance from SFAS No. 133 and EITF 00-19, 00-27 and 05-2, the Company is required to report the liability at fair value and record the fluctuation in the fair value to current operations. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below in this section, and see Note 5, “Senior Secured Convertible Notes Payable,” and Note 6, “Convertible Debentures Payable,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a more detailed description of the transaction.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we used $0.2 million of cash to recomplete Shiloh #3. We used $3.3 million of cash in our operating activities primarily due to significant losses from operations before consideration of all non-cash expenses and income such as depreciation, depletion, stock-based compensation, amortization of the debt discount related to the senior secured convertible notes and gains on derivative contracts.
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we used $1.7 million of cash to develop our oil and gas properties and to purchase equipment. We also used $3.6 million of cash in our operating activities primarily due to significant losses from operations before consideration of all non-cash expenses and income such as depreciation, depletion, stock-based compensation, and gains on derivative contracts.
We have incurred significant, recurring losses from operations and have a working capital deficiency. These factors have raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon achieving profitable operations, maintaining compliance with the terms of the amended debt agreements with our senior secured convertible noteholders and convertible debenture holders, and the injection of additional capital. The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time.
Our primary use of cash is currently our general and administrative costs such as professional fees and management fees. In order to maintain our operations, our cash needs are approximately $0.4 million to $0.5 million monthly. Capital expenditures are subject to available funds. In addition to our general and administrative costs, our short-term liquidity requirements for the next twelve months include the payment of accrued interest, cash requirements for our oil and gas production expenses and, if funds permit, drilling costs. Our long-term liquidity requirements are substantially similar to our short-term liquidity requirements. We are reliant on obtaining adequate financing for our operations and capital needs. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements 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 are material to investors.
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Item 4T. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2008.
Our management identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in the standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. The Company’s financial reporting includes various highly complex technical accounting issues such as derivatives, stock-based compensation expense, and standardized measure of discounted future cash flow calculations. The Company does not have adequate personnel who are knowledgeable of the application of appropriate accounting and financial reporting principles for highly technical accounting issues that may arise. In addition, there is a lack of monitoring of the financial reporting process by management and an independent audit committee. Management intends to address these issues by enhancing accounting support throughout the year, providing additional training in highly technical and complex accounting areas that apply to the Company, as well as attempting to improve its monitoring processes during 2008.
During the second quarter of 2008, there have been no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected these internal controls.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are not aware of any proceedings contemplated by a governmental authority. We are party to litigation as follows.
On September 25, 2006, UOS Energy, LLC (“UOS”) commenced a lawsuit against us, our then-Chief Executive Officer, John Punzo, and our director, Roger Williams, in the Los Angeles Superior Court relating to our refusal to purchase certain tar sands leases in Utah in consideration of 1,000,000 shares of our common stock. We claimed the leases were not as represented and terminated the purchase agreement in November 2005. During the pre-trial settlement meeting of March 3, 2008 both parties agreed to settle by completing the purchase of the tar sand leases in Utah, with UOS retaining the 100,000 Wentworth common shares initially issued for this transaction plus additional consideration of 800,000 common shares of Wentworth. By this settlement agreement, the lawsuit was discontinued as of March 3, 2008. On May 21, 2008, we issued the 800,000 shares of our common stock in accordance with the settlement agreement.
On February 13, 2008, Kenneth L. Berry and Savant Energy Corporation commenced a lawsuit against us, our former Chief Executive Officer, John Punzo, our President, Michael Studdard, our Chief Financial Officer, Francis Ling, and our former director, Gordon McDougall, in the County Court at Law No. 4 of Nueces County, Texas. The lawsuit related to the Company’s alleged breach of contract in which the plaintiff was to provide approximately $60.0 million in financing in consideration of 50% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. In March 2008, the lawsuit was discontinued and the parties expect to resolve the matter by mediation. There were no mediation hearings during the second quarter of 2008.
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We are a party to various legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of our business. Based in part on consultation with legal counsel, we believe that (i) the liability, if any, under these claims will not have a material adverse effect on us, and (ii) the likelihood that the liability, if any, under these claims is material is remote.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table describes all securities we issued during the period covered by this report without registering the securities under the Securities Act.
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Date | Description | Number | Purchaser | Proceeds ($) | Consideration | Exemption (A) |
May 05, 2008 | Common stock | 74,500 | Highbridge International LLC | Nil | Warrants exercised by cashless exercise of 75,036 warrants | Sec. 4(2) |
May 13, 2008 | Common stock | 142,700 | Highbridge International LLC | Nil | Warrants exercised by cashless exercise of 143,727 warrants | Sec. 4(2) |
May 21, 2008 | Common stock | 800,000 | UOS Energy, LLC and L.M. Ross Professional Law Corp. | Nil | Litigation settlement | Sec 4(2) |
June 03, 2008 | Common stock | 38,700 | Highbridge International LLC | Nil | Warrants exercised by cashless exercise of 39,000 warrants | Sec. 4(2) |
June 30, 2008 | Common stock | 491,667 | YA Global Investments, L.P. (f/k/a Cornell Capital, L.P.) | Nil | Warrants exercised by cashless exercise of 500,000 warrants | Sec. 4(2) |
June 30, 2008 | Common stock | 432,667 | YA Global Investments, L.P. (f/k/a Cornell Capital, L.P. ) | Nil | Warrants exercised by cashless exercise of 440,000 warrants | Sec. 4(2) |
(A)
With respect to sales designated by “Sec. 4(2),” these shares were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 as privately negotiated, isolated, non-recurring transactions not involving any public offer or solicitation. Each purchaser represented that such purchaser’s intention to acquire the shares for investment only and not with a view toward distribution. We requested our stock transfer agent to affix appropriate legends to the stock certificate issued to each purchaser and the transfer agent affixed the appropriate legends. Each purchaser was given adequate access to sufficient information about us to make an informed investment decision. None of the securities were sold through an underwriter and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the second quarter of 2008.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are attached hereto or are incorporated by reference:
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
Exhibit 10.1 | | Stock Purchase Agreement dated April 30, 2008 by and between Wentworth Energy, Inc. and CamTex Energy, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 16, 2008) |
Exhibit 10.2 | | Release and Termination Agreement by and between Wentworth Energy, Inc., Barnico Drilling, Inc. and Castlerigg Master Investments Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 16, 2008) |
Exhibit 10.3 | | Termination of Consulting Agreement by and between George Barnes and Wentworth Energy, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 16, 2008) |
Exhibit 10.4 | | Form of Amendment to Notes and Warrants by and between Wentworth Energy, Inc and certain investors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 20, 2008) |
Exhibit 10.5 | | Waiver under Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement effective as of June 30, 2008 Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 15, 2008) |
Exhibit 31.1 * | | Rule 13a-14a/15d-14(a) Certification by Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 31.2 * | | Rule 13a-14a/15d-14(a) Certification by Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 32.1 * | | Section 1350 Certification by Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 32.2 * | | Section 1350 Certification by Chief Financial Officer |
* Filed herewith
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WENTWORTH ENERGY, INC.
Date: August 19, 2008
/s/ David W. Steward
David W. Steward, duly authorized officer
and Principal Executive Officer
Date: August 19, 2008
/s/ Francis K. Ling
Francis K. Ling, Principal Financial Officer
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