UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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þ | | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
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o | | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to .
Commission file number 001-32438
JMG Exploration, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada (Jurisdiction of incorporation) | | 20-1373949 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
180 South Lake Ave.
Seventh Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number:(626) 792-3842
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock Common Stock Purchase Warrants | | NYSE Arca NYSE Arca |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yeso Noþ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yesþ Noo
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yeso Noþ
The aggregate worldwide market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2006, was approximately $42,385,000 based on the closing price of $1.40 per share on that date.
The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of March 30, 2007 was 5,188,409.
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Table of Contents
Business
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Risk Factors
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Properties
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Legal Proceedings
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Prospectus Summary
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Market For Our Common Equity And Related Stockholder Matters
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Selected Financial Data
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
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Controls And Procedures
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Other Information
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Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
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Executive Compensation
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
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Principle Accountant Fees and Services
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Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
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Signatures
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this Annual Report constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by terminology such as may, will, should, expect, plan, intend, expect, anticipate, believe, estimate, predict, potential or continue, the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of JMG Exploration Inc. (“JMG”, “we”, “us” or the “Company”), or developments in the Company’s industry, to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forw ard-looking statements include, without limitation, fluctuation of the Company’s operating results, the ability of the Company to compete successfully, the ability of the Company to maintain current client and publisher relationships and attract new ones, the sufficiency of remaining cash and short-term investments to fund ongoing operations and the ability to integrate acquired companies. For additional factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements, please see the risks and uncertainties described under “Business — Risk Factors” in Part I of this Annual Report. Certain of the forward-looking statements contained in this Report are identified with cross-references to this section and/or to specific risks identified under “Business — Risk Factors.” We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this Annual Report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
PART I
Business
Overview
JMG Exploration, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on July 16, 2004 for the purpose of exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States and Canada. In August 2004, we completed two private placements totaling $8.8 million and we have commenced exploration activities. We have made direct property acquisitions and have developed the oil and natural gas properties of others under arrangements in which we finance the cost of exploration drilling in exchange for interests in the oil or natural gas revenue generated by the properties. Such arrangements are commonly referred to as farm-ins to us, or farm-outs by the lessees of the mineral interests to us.
In 2006 JMG had the following active projects:
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A large farm-in agreement and direct purchase of acreage for several Williston Basin prospects in Divide and Burke Counties, northern North Dakota. In 2005 JMG has participated in four Upper Devonian Bakken sandstone horizontal oil wells (results being reviewed) and four Mississippian Midale carbonate oil wells. For 2006 eight horizontal oil wells were drilled in the Midale. These prospect areas are referred to as Candak (approx. 35,000 gross acres), Myrtle (approx. 5,000 gross acres), Bluffton (approx. 5,000 gross acres), and Crosby (approx. 60,000 gross acres).
In January 2007 JMG sold its working interests in its lands in North Dakota where it had been targeting the Bakken zone for approximately $5,078,500, subject to adjustment. This agreement excludes the North Dakota lands where JMG has been developing its Midale play.
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A joint venture on the Pinedale anticline in the Jonah field (Green River Basin) of western Wyoming targeting gas in the Upper Cretaceous Lance sandstone. Four vertical wells were drilled in 2006.
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A joint area of interest in the Fellows Prospects in Weston County in eastern Wyoming on the eastern edge of the Powder River Basin. Targets are the Lower Cretaceous Dakota channel sands and the Permian/Pennsylvanian Minnelusa sands. Approximately 20,000 acres have been acquired with no wells drilled to date. Also included in the Fellows deal is over 5,000 acres in the Gordon Creek project in Carbon County, Utah with no wells drilled to date.
JMG’s future financial condition and results of operations will depend upon prices received for our oil and natural gas production and the costs of finding, acquiring, developing and producing reserves. Prices for oil and natural gas are subject to fluctuations in response to change in supply, market uncertainty and a variety of other factors beyond our control. These factors include worldwide political instability, the foreign supply of oil and natural gas, the price of foreign imports, the level of consumer demand, and the price and availability of alternative fuels.
In the event sufficient capital is not available to fund development and exploratory drilling opportunities JMG will explore a range of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or a merger with another party. On April 27, 2007, JMG entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with Iris Computers Ltd., a distributor of computer hardware and software in India, regarding a potential business combination. The transaction is subject to a 60 day due diligence period and provides for a No-Shop Period until June 26, 2007, during which period the parties have agreed not to enter into an agreement or consummate a transaction with any other party, which would preclude the consummation of the transaction. Although no assurance can be given that the parties can reach agreement and proceed to a closing, if the proposed business combination is completed, the current JMG shareholders, immediately post-closing, would own approximately 25% of the combined entities, without giving ef fect to JMG's outstanding options and warrants. JMG's oil and gas assets will not be included in this transaction and will be sold or merged separately for the benefit of shareholders of a future record date.
JED Oil Inc. (Amex: JDO) (“JED”) and JMG on February 27, 2006 announced they had signed a letter of intent to pursue a possible acquisition of JMG by JED. The proposal would have offered two-thirds of a share of common stock of JED for each share of common stock of JMG. On November 16, 2006, the independent members of JMG’s board decided not to proceed with the transaction.
Company History
JMG Exploration, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on July 16, 2004 for the purpose of exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States and Canada. In August 2004, we completed two private placements totaling $8.8 million, issuing 250,000 shares of common stock and 1,950,000 shares of convertible preferred stock, and commenced exploration activities.
Our initial public offering closed on August 3, 2005. We issued 2,185,000 shares of common stock at a price of $5.00 and 2,185,000 warrants at a price of $0.10 for gross proceeds of $11,143,500. JMG completed its initial public offering and commenced trading on the Archipelago Exchange under the symbols JMG (common stock) and JMG+ (stock warrants). Simultaneously with our initial public offering, 1,950,000 preferred shares were converted to 1,950,000 shares of our common stock.
Strategy
Our business strategy is based on drilling oil and natural gas exploratory projects and the initial start-up strategy included business relationships with JED Oil Inc. (“JED”) and Enterra Energy Trust (“Enterra”).
Business Relationships with JED and Enterra
Agreement of Business Principles
We terminated the 2nd Amended and Restated Agreement of Business Principles with JED and Enterra Energy Trust effective September 28, 2006. Under the agreement, effective August 1, 2004, JED and Enterra offered farm-outs to us of exploratory drilling prospects, and we offered farm-outs to JED of developed drilling prospects from Enterra and us. The agreement contemplated that we would pursue exploratory drilling, JED would pursue development drilling, and Enterra would pursue developed and producing assets. Under the agreement, if we accepted a farm-in, we would pay all of the exploration drilling costs and would earn 70%, or a mutually agreeable percentage, of the interest in the producing zones of the wells we drilled. Under our farm-outs to JED, JED agreed to pay all of the drilling costs and would earn 70%, or a mutually agreeable percentage, of our interest in the producing zones of the wells drilled under the farm-out. This arrangeme nt provided us with the potential for a carried working interest in new wells for which we would have no costs.
We also agreed that Enterra had the right of first refusal to purchase our interests when we determine that we wish to sell. The agreement provided that the price for our interest was to be the same consideration as offered under abona fidethird party offer, or if there is no such offer, as determined by an independent engineering report prepared by a mutually agreeable independent engineering firm. These arrangements were designed to permit us to concentrate on our business plan of exploratory drilling, possibly provide a buyer for our interests as they are developed and possibly further development drilling in which we may be able to retain a reduced interest at no additional cost to us.
We believe the terms of the 2nd Amended and Restated Agreement of Business Principles were equivalent to those we could obtain from unaffiliated third parties. The agreement required independent engineering evaluations as a basis for the valuation of any purchase of a prospect.
Services Agreements
We entered into a Technical Services Agreement with JED effective January 1, 2004 under which JED provided us with all personnel, office space and equipment on an as needed basis. The agreement provided that JED bill us at its cost, including overhead allocation, for all management, operating, administrative and support services. These services included engineering, geological and geophysical analysis, joint venture land activities, drilling operations, well and facility operations, marketing, corporate
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and business management, planning and budgeting, finance and treasury functions, accounting functions (including general, production and revenue and joint venture accounting, financial reporting, regulatory filing and reporting, corporate and commodity tax, and internal and joint venture audit), payroll, purchasing, human resources, legal services, insurance and risk management, government and regulatory affairs, computer services and information management, administrative services and record keeping, office services and leasing. Total expenses incurred under this agreement during 2005 were $442,667.
The Technical Services Agreement was terminated and replaced by a Joint Services Agreement at January 1, 2006 and JED continues to provide these services to us. The Joint Services Agreement may be terminated by either party with 30 days notice. Total expenses incurred under this agreement during 2006 were $391,494.
Interpersonal Relationships with JED
The following officers and directors are affiliated with JED:
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Thomas J. Jacobsen is a director of JMG and is Chief Executive Officer and a director of JED.
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Reg J. Greenslade is Chairman of the JMG board and is Chairman of JED board.
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Justin W. Yorke is a Director of JED.
Proposed Merger with JED
JED Oil Inc. (Amex: JDO) (“JED”) and JMG on February 27, 2006 announced they had signed a letter of intent to pursue a possible acquisition of JMG by JED. The proposal would have offered two-thirds of a share of common stock of JED for each share of common stock of JMG. On November 16, 2006, the independent members of JMG’s board decided not to proceed with the transaction.
Oil and natural gas exploration.
We currently have insufficient working capital to engage in development and exploratory drilling opportunities. In the event sufficient working capital is not obtained we will explore a range of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or a merger with another party.
Our oil and natural gas exploration prospects have historically been required to meet the following criteria.
Exploratory projects. We concentrated our efforts on oil and natural gas projects that carried a relatively high risk of failure but offered relatively high rewards in terms of a larger potential for significant oil or natural gas reserves. Our management believed that the potential rewards of a significant discovery of oil or natural gas reserves adequately compensated for this risk.
Consolidation of adjacent assets. We looked for exploration opportunities on lands that were in close proximity to producing fields. These close-in opportunities provide the ability to reduce capital program costs by consolidating drilling and gathering facilities. Moreover, drilling costs are lower when wells are drilled as part of a multi-well program, due to reduced rig moving costs and other efficiencies.
Use of seismic and other data in site selection. We generated and analyzed seismic data, including three-dimensional seismic information, whenever its use was appropriate for the geology and was cost effective, to further minimize drilling risk. We also used information from adjacent wells, including petrophysical data, production records and completion data to help reduce our risk and costs. The use of seismic data and other technologies, and the study of producing fields in the same area, provides information that is useful in evaluating a prospect’s potential. This information does not however enable us to know conclusively prior to drilling and testing whether oil or natural gas will be present or, if present, if it will be in sufficient quantities to recover drilling and completion costs or to be economically viable.
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Selection of prospects. We selected prospects for exploration which offered the opportunity to reduce operating costs and maximize economies of scale, thereby improving operating profitability. Considerations included identifying areas of moderate drilling costs, multi-zone potential, year round accessibility and good oil and natural gas plant and pipeline infrastructure.
Sales and Marketing
During 2006 and 2005, we sold all of our oil production through Murphy Oil, who also handled the production accounting and sent us are percentage interest in the revenues, net of royalties and production and sales costs. Murphy Oil is an independent third party who trucks the oil from our wellhead to their production facility.
Competition
The oil and natural gas industry is intensely competitive, and we compete with other companies that have greater resources. Many of these companies not only explore for and produce oil and natural gas, but also carry on midstream and refining operations and market petroleum and other products on a regional, national or worldwide basis. These companies may be able to pay more for productive oil and natural gas properties and exploratory prospects or define, evaluate, bid for and purchase a greater number of properties and prospects than our financial or human resources permit. In addition, these companies may have a greater ability to continue exploration activities during periods of low oil and natural gas market prices. Our larger or integrated competitors may be able to absorb the burden of existing, and any changes to, federal, state, local and tribal laws and regulations more easily than we can, which would adversely affect our competitive position. O ur ability to acquire additional properties and to discover reserves in the future will be dependent upon our ability to evaluate and select suitable properties and to consummate transactions in a highly competitive environment. In addition, because we have fewer financial and human resources than many companies in our industry, we may be at a disadvantage in bidding for exploratory prospects and producing oil and natural gas properties.
Geographic Segments
The majority of our assets and revenues are in North Dakota. Wyoming and Utah only accounts for a very small percentage, less than 5%, of our assets and les than 10% of our revenue for the period ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.
Employees
As of March 30, 2007, we have a total of two employees being our senior officers: our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. Pursuant to our Joint Services Agreement JED provides any additional staff required for operations. Unions do not represent either our employees or any employees of JED.
Government regulation
Our operations are subject to government controls and regulations in the United States. In the United States, legislation affecting the oil and gas industry has been pervasive and is under constant review for amendment or expansion. Pursuant to such legislation, numerous federal, state and local departments and agencies have issued extensive rules and regulations binding on the oil and gas industry and its individual members, some of which carry substantial penalties for failure to comply. Such laws and regulations have a significant impact on oil and gas drilling, pipelines, gas processing plants and production activities, increase the cost of doing business and, consequently, affect profitability. As new legislation affecting the oil and gas industry is commonplace and existing laws and regulations are frequently amended or reinterpreted, we are unable to predict the future cost or impact of complying with such laws and regulations. We consider the cost of environmental protection a necessary and manageable part of our business. We expect to be able to plan for and comply with new environmental initiatives without materially altering our operating strategies.
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Exploration and production.Our United States operations are subject to various types of regulation at the federal, state and local levels. Such regulation includes:
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requiring permits for the drilling of wells;
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maintaining bonding requirements in order to drill or operate wells;
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implementing spill prevention plans;
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submitting notification and receiving permits relating to the presence, use and release of certain materials incidental to oil and gas operations; regulating the location of wells;
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regulating the method of drilling and casing wells;
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regulating the use, transportation, storage and disposal of fluids and materials used in connection with drilling and production activities;
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regulating surface usage and the restoration of properties upon which wells have been drilled;
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regulating the plugging and abandoning of wells; and
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regulating the transporting of production.
Our operations are also subject to various land conservation regulations, including the regulation of the size of drilling and spacing units or proration units, the number of wells which may be drilled in a unit and the unitization or pooling of oil and gas properties. In this regard, some states allow the forced pooling or integration of tracts to facilitate exploration while other states rely on voluntary pooling of lands and leases, which may make it more difficult to develop oil and gas properties. In addition, state conservation laws establish maximum rates of production from oil and gas wells, generally limit the venting or flaring of gas, and impose certain requirements regarding the ratable purchase of production. The effect of these regulations is to limit the amounts of oil and gas we can produce from wells and limit the number of wells or the locations at which we can drill.
Environmental and occupational regulations.We are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the discharge of incidental materials into the environment, the generation, storage, transportation and disposal of contaminants or otherwise relating to the protection of public health, natural resources, wildlife and the environment, affect exploration, development, processing, and production operations and the costs attendant thereto. These laws and regulations increase overall operating expenses. We maintain levels of insurance customary in the industry to limit financial exposure in the event of a substantial environmental claim resulting from sudden, unanticipated and accidental discharges of oil or other substances. However, 100% coverage is not maintained concerning any environmental claim, and no coverage is maintained with respect to any penalty or fine required to be paid because of violation of any federa l, state or local law. We are committed to meeting our responsibilities to protect the environment wherever we operate.
We are also subject to laws and regulations concerning occupational safety and health. Due to the continued changes in these laws and regulations we are unable to predict our future costs of complying with these laws and regulations. We consider the cost of safety and health compliance a necessary and manageable part of our business. We expect to be able to plan for and comply with any new initiatives without materially altering our operating strategy. We contract with JED for assistance with environmental and occupational regulations and utilize their Environmental, Health and Safety Department personnel for this purpose. This department is responsible for instituting and maintaining an environmental and safety compliance program for us. The program includes field inspections of properties and internal assessments of compliance procedures.
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Risk Factors
Risks related to our company and the oil and natural gas industry
Our independent registered public accountants have expressed substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern.
As of December 31, 2006, we had an accumulated deficit of $21,564,715 and have insufficient working capital to fund development and exploratory drilling opportunities. We have operating and liquidity concerns due to our significant net losses and negative cash flows from operations. As a result of these and other factors, our independent registered public accountants, Hein & Associates LLP, indicated, in their report on our 2006 financial statements, that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If additional capital is not available, JMG will explore a range of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or merger with another party.
Other than our executive officers, we have no operating personnel and are dependent upon JED for drilling, field operations and related administrative services. The loss of JED’s services could substantially increase our costs.
We have entered into a Joint Services Agreement with JED which provides us with all additional personnel required, office space and equipment. If JED terminates the agreement for any reason, we will be required to find another company willing to provide us with these services or hire personnel, find office space and purchase or lease equipment ourselves. Retaining another company to provide these services or doing so ourselves could substantially increase our costs. See “Business” — “Strategy” –“Relationships with JED and Enterra”– “Services Agreements”.
We depend on our executive officers for critical management decisions and industry contacts. We have no employment agreements or key person insurance with these individuals and therefore the loss of their services would be costly to us.
We are dependent upon the continued services of our chairman of the board, chief executive officer and chief financial officer. We do not have employment agreements with either of these individuals and do not carry key person insurance on their lives. The loss of the services of either of our executive officers, through incapacity or otherwise, would be costly to us and would require us to seek and retain other qualified personnel. See Item 1 “Business” — “Employees”.
Potential conflicts of interest in our relationship with JED may cause us to receive proceeds from the sale of our exploration prospects that are less favorable than we might have obtained from third parties.
The following officers and directors are affiliated with JED:
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Thomas J. Jacobsen is a director of JMG and is Chief Executive Officer and a director of JED.
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Reg J. Greenslade is Chairman of the JMG board and is Chairman of JED board.
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Justin W. Yorke is a Director of JED.
A substantial or extended decline in oil and natural gas prices could reduce our future revenue and earnings.
The price we receive for future oil and natural gas production will heavily influence our revenue, profitability, access to capital and rate of growth. Oil and natural gas are commodities and their prices are subject to wide fluctuations in response to relatively minor changes in supply and demand. Historically, the markets for oil and natural gas have been volatile and currently oil and natural gas prices are significantly above historic levels. These markets will likely continue to be volatile in the future and current record prices for oil and natural gas are expected by many to decline in the future. The prices we may receive for any future production, and the levels of this production, depend on numerous factors beyond our control. These factors include the following:
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changes in global supply and demand for oil and natural gas;
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actions by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC;
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priced and quantities of imports of foreign oil and natural gas in Canada and the U.S.;
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political conditions, including embargoes, which affect other oil-producing activities;
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levels of global oil and natural gas exploration and production activity;
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levels of global oil and natural gas inventories;
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weather conditions affecting energy consumption;
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technological advances affecting energy consumption; and
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prices and availability of alternative fuels.
Lower oil and natural gas prices may not only decrease our future revenues but also may reduce the amount of oil and natural gas that we can produce economically. A substantial or extended decline in oil or natural gas prices may reduce our earnings, cash flow and working capital.
Drilling for and producing oil and natural gas are high risk activities with many uncertainties that could substantially increase our costs and reduce our profitability.
Oil and natural gas exploration is subject to numerous risks beyond our control; including the risk that drilling will not result in any commercially viable oil or natural gas reserves. Our decisions to develop or otherwise exploit prospects or properties will depend in part on the evaluation of data obtained through geophysical and geological analyses, production data and engineering studies, the results of which are often inconclusive or subject to varying interpretations. Failure to successfully discover oil or natural gas resources will increase our costs, decrease our revenue and decrease our profitability.
Reserve estimates depend on many assumptions that may turn out to be inaccurate. Our cost of drilling, completing and operating wells will be uncertain before drilling commences. Overruns in budgeted expenditures are common risks that can make a particular project uneconomical. Further, many factors may curtail, delay or cancel drilling, including the following:
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delays imposed by or resulting from compliance with regulatory requirements;
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pressure or irregularities in geological formations;
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shortages of or delays in obtaining equipment and qualified personnel;
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equipment failures or accidents;
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adverse weather conditions;
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reductions in oil and natural gas prices;
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land title problems; and
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limitations in the market for oil and natural gas.
Our insurance coverage does not cover all risks and we may incur substantial losses and be subject to substantial liability claims as a result of our oil and natural gas operations.
We are not insured against all risks. Losses and liabilities arising from uninsured and underinsured events could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. Our oil and natural gas exploration activities are subject to all of the operating risks associated with drilling for and producing oil and natural gas, including the possibility of:
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environmental hazards, such as uncontrollable flows of oil, natural gas, brine, well fluids, toxic gas or other pollution into the environment, including groundwater contamination;
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abnormally pressured formations;
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mechanical difficulties, such as stuck oilfield drilling and service tools and casing collapse;
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fires and explosions;
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personal injuries and death; and
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natural disasters.
Any of these risks could adversely affect our ability to operate or result in substantial losses to our company. We may elect not to obtain insurance if we believe that the cost of available insurance is excessive relative to the risks presented. In addition, pollution and environmental risks generally are not fully insurable. If a significant accident or other event that is not fully covered by insurance occurs, it could adversely affect us.
Market conditions or operational impediments may hinder our access to oil and natural gas markets or delay our production.
Market conditions or the unavailability of satisfactory oil and natural gas transportation arrangements may hinder our access to oil and natural gas markets or delay our production. The availability of a ready market for our future oil and natural gas production will depend on a number of factors, including the demand for and supply of oil and natural gas and the proximity of reserves to pipelines and terminal facilities. Our ability to market our production will depend in substantial part on the availability and capacity of gathering systems, pipelines and processing facilities owned and operated by third parties. Our failure to obtain such services on acceptable terms could materially harm our business. We may be required to shut-in wells for a lack of a market or because of inadequacy or unavailability of natural gas pipeline or gathering system capacity. If that were to occur, we would be unable to realize revenue from those wells until production arr angements were made to deliver our production to market. We presently have no contracts with operators of gathering systems, pipelines or processing facilities with respect to our exploration prospects.
We are subject to complex laws that can affect the cost, manner and feasibility of doing business thereby increasing our costs and reducing our profitability.
Development, production and sale of oil and natural gas are subject to extensive federal, state, provincial, local and international laws and regulations. We may be required to make large expenditures to comply with governmental regulations. Matters subject to regulation include:
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discharge permits for drilling operations;
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drilling bonds;
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reports concerning operations;
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spacing of wells;
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unitization and pooling of properties; and
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taxation.
Under these laws, we could be liable for personal injuries, property damage and other damages. Failure to comply with these laws may also result in the suspension or termination of our operations and subject us to administrative, civil and criminal penalties. Moreover, these laws could change in ways that substantially increase our costs of doing business. Any such liabilities, penalties, suspensions, terminations or regulatory changes could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. See Item 1 “Business” – “Government Regulation”.
We may incur substantial liabilities to comply with environmental laws and regulations.
Oil and natural gas operations are subject to stringent federal, state, provincial, local and international laws and regulations relating to the release or disposal of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental protection. These laws and regulations may:
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require acquisition of a permit before drilling commences;
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restrict the types, quantities and concentration of substances that can be released into the environment in connection with drilling and production activities;
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limit or prohibit drilling activities on certain lands lying within wilderness, wetlands and other protected areas; and
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impose substantial liabilities for pollution resulting from our operations.
Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may result in the assessment of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties, incurrence of investigatory or remedial obligations, or the imposition of injunctive relief. Changes in environmental laws and regulations occur frequently, and any changes that result in more stringent or costly waste handling, storage, transport, disposal or cleanup requirements could require us to make significant expenditures to maintain compliance, and may otherwise have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, competitive position, or financial condition. Under these environmental laws and regulations, we could be held strictly liable for the removal or remediation of previously released materials or property contamination regardless of whether we were responsible for the release of such materials or if our operations were standard in the industry at the time they were performed. See “Business” 50; “Government Regulation”.
The unavailability or high cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies, personnel and oilfield services could adversely affect our ability to execute our plans on a timely basis and within our budget.
Shortages or the high cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies or personnel could delay or adversely affect our development operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Competition in the oil and natural gas industry is intense, which may increase our costs and otherwise adversely affect our ability to compete.
We operate in a highly competitive environment for prospects suitable for exploration, marketing of oil and natural gas and securing the services of trained personnel. Many of our competitors possess and employ financial, technical and personnel resources substantially greater than ours, which can be particularly important in the areas in which we operate. Those companies may be able to pay more for prospective oil and natural gas properties and prospects and to evaluate, bid for and purchase a greater number of properties and prospects than our financial or personnel resources permit. In order for us to compete with these companies, we may have to increase the amounts we pay for prospects, thereby reducing our profitability. See Item 1 “Business” – “Competition”.
We may not be able to compete successfully in acquiring prospective reserves, developing reserves, marketing oil and natural gas, attracting and retaining quality personnel and raising additional capital.
Our ability to acquire additional prospects and to find and develop reserves in the future will depend on our ability to evaluate and select suitable properties and to consummate transactions in a highly competitive environment. In addition, there is substantial competition for capital available for investment in the oil and natural gas industry. Our inability to compete successfully in these areas could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. See “Business — Competition.”
Properties
Divide and Burke Counties, North Dakota
JMG has various working interests ranging from 65% to 98% in approximately 100,000 gross acres in Divide and Burke Counties in northern North Dakota near the Canada / US border. Targeted thus far for direct acreage purchase and exploratory drilling have been the Upper Devonian / Lower Mississippian Bakken sandstone and the Middle Mississippian Midale carbonates.
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JMG’s development drilling activity in the area has been in partnership with JED Oil whereby JED farms-in on JMG and pays 100% of the drilling cost to earn a 70% working interest in each spacing unit to depth drilled. In 2005 four Bakken horizontal oil wells were drilled and placed on production. Typical drill depths for these Bakken horizontals is 13,000 feet. In 2005 three Midale horizontal oil wells were drilled and placed on production. In 2005 the Burau horizontal Bakken oil well was also recompleted in the uphole, vertical portion of the wellbore and placed on production. In 2006 eight horizontal Midale wells were drilled. Current Midale spacing is two horizontals per section with potential for four wells per section as warranted. This area has year-round drilling access.
In January 2007 JMG sold its working interests in its lands in North Dakota where it had been targeting the Bakken zone for approximately $5,078,500, subject to adjustment. This agreement excludes the North Dakota lands where JMG has been developing its Midale play.
Pinedale Anticline
JMG has a joint venture on one section of land with a 77.5% working interest on the Pinedale anticline in the Jonah field of the Green River Basin in west central Wyoming. The drilling target is the Lower Cretaceous Lance sandstone at approx. 15,000’ vertical drill depth and four wells were drilled in 2006. The tight gas in the Lance Formation typically demonstrates poor reservoir connectivity to offsetting wells thereby necessitating down spacing to 40 acres with large multiple fracture stimulations. Extensive gas gathering infrastructure is present in the immediate area. No reserves have been assigned to this area at this time.
Weston County, Wyoming
JMG entered into a joint area of interest with Fellows Energy Ltd in November 2004 to evaluate acreage in Weston County (eastern Wyoming) on the eastern edge of the Powder River Basin. Targets are light oil prospects in the Lower Cretaceous Dakota channel sands and the Permian/Pennsylvanian Minnelusa sands. There is potential for structural and stratigraphic traps against channel edges and up-dip shale pinch-outs imaged on seismic. There are similar developed fields in the area with an infrastructure of oil and gas gathering and processing facilities. Approximately 20,000 acres have been acquired with no wells drilled to date.
Carbon County, Utah
JMG entered into a joint area of interest with Fellows Energy Ltd in November 2004 to evaluate the Gordon Creek project in Carbon County, eastern Utah. The targets are coal bed methane and tight gas sands within the Cretaceous Ferron Formation nearby the established coal bed methane fields in Drunkard’s Wash, Utah. Approximately 5,000 gross acres of land have been acquired with no wells drilled and no reserves assigned to date.
Legal Proceedings
There are no material outstanding or threatened legal claims by or against us.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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On December 27, 2006 a Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 was mailed to shareholders of record as of November 27, 2006 for the purpose of the election of directors at the January 26, 2007 shareholder meeting. There was no solicitation in opposition to management’s nominees and all nominees were elected.
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PART II
Market For Our Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Price Range of Common Stock
Our common stock is quoted on the NYSE Arca Exchange under the symbol “JMG” since our initial public offering on August 5, 2005. Prior to our initial public offering, there was no public market for our common stock. The following table shows the high and low closing sale prices for our common stock as reported on the Arca Exchange for the periods indicated:
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| High | Low |
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Year ended December 31, 2006: | | |
Quarter ended December 31, 2006 | 8.85 | 1.36 |
Quarter ended September 30, 2006 | 13.00 | 8.00 |
Quarter ended June 30, 2006 | 12.50 | 8.00 |
Quarter ended March 31, 2006 | 11.75 | 6.75 |
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Year ended December 31, 2005: | | |
Quarter ended December 31, 2005 | 15.60 | 6.00 |
Period from August 5, 2005 to September 30, 2005 | 18.75 | 12.01 |
As of March 30, 2007,there were 45 holders of record of the Common Stock and5,188,409 shares of the Common Stock outstanding. The number of holders of record is calculated excluding individual participants in securities positions listings. The closing price of our shares on March 30, 2007, was $1.22.
We have never paid cash dividends on the Common Stock and do not intend to pay cash dividends on the Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Our board of directors intends to retain any earnings to provide funds for the operation and expansion of our business.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
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Selected Financial Data
The following selected financial data are qualified in their entirety by reference to, and you should read them in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” appearing elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K. The statement of operations data presented below for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 and the period from incorporation July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004, and the selected balance sheet data at December 31, 2006 and 2005, are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements.
Statement of operations data
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For the | Years ended December 31, | Period from the date of incorporation on July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004 |
| 2006 | 2005 (restated) (1) |
Revenue |
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Gross revenue | $ 2,357,985 | $ 854,864 | $ - |
Less royalties | (638,910) | (227,404) | - |
| 1,719,075 | 627,460 | - |
Interest | 8,964 | 120,461 | 64,630 |
| 1,728,039 | 747,921 | 64,630 |
Expenses |
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General and administrative | 3,587,953 | 1,847,301 | 286,060 |
Production expenses | 475,246 | 189,598 | - |
Geophysical and Geological expense | - | 256,484 | - |
Depletion, depreciation and impairment | 8,021,499 | 6,005,605 | 479,702 |
Interest expense | 271,207 | - | - |
Accretion on asset retirement obligation | 8,384 | 3,385 | - |
| 12,364,289 | 8,302,373 | 765,762 |
Net loss for the period | (10,636,250) | (7,554,452) | (701,132) |
Less: cumulative preferred dividends | - | (458,342) | (323,157) |
Less: deemed dividend on warrant extension | 1,891,382 | - | - |
Net loss applicable to common shareholders | $ (12,527,632) | $ (8,012,794) | $ (1,024,289) |
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 5,122,245 | 2,111,351 | 250,000 |
Net loss applicable to common shareholders for the period per share: basic and diluted | $ (2.45) | $ (3.80) | $(4.10) |
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Balance Sheet Data
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| December 31, |
| 2006 | 2005 (restated) (1) |
Total assets | $ 10,115,603 | $ 16,032,736 |
Current Liabilities | $ 4,632,684 | $ 2,793,111 |
Long-term obligations, less current portion | $ 111,096 | $ 78,642 |
Total shareholders’ equity | $ 5,371,823 | $ 13,160,983 |
(1) See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – “Note 2 – Restatement of 2005 Financial Statements |
Quarterly Unaudited Financial Statements
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2006 | First | Second | Third | Fourth | Total |
| (restated)(2) | (restated)(2) | (restated)(2) | | |
Revenue | $ 452,735 | $ 475,517 | $ 381,644 | $ 418,143 | $ 1,728,039 |
Net loss for the period | $ (1,009,353) | $ (850,818) | $(2,761,970) | $ (6,014,109) | $(10,636,250) |
Net loss applicable to common stockholders | $ (1,562,199) | $ (850,818) | $(2,761,970) | $ (7,352,645) | $(12,527,632) |
Net loss per share—basic and diluted | $(0.31) | $(0.18) | $(0.54) | $(1.42) | $(2.45) |
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2005 | First | Second | Third | Fourth | Total |
| | | (restated)(1) | (restated)(1) | (restated)(1) |
Revenue | $ 73,323 | $ 50,320 | $ 334,653 | $ 289,625 | $ 747,921 |
Net loss for the period | $ (217,335) | $ (467,461) | $ (1,688,909) | $ (5,180,747) | $ (7,554,452) |
Net loss applicable to common stockholders | $ (410,732) | $ (662,461) | $ (1,758,854) | $ (5,180,747) | $ (8,012,794) |
Net loss per share—basic and diluted | $(1.64) | $(2.65) | $(0.59) | $(1.08) | $(3.80) |
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2004 | First | Second | Third | Fourth | Total |
Revenue | - | - | $ 5,543 | $ 59,087 | $ 64,630 |
Net loss for the period | - | - | $ (73,980) | $ (627,152) | $ (701,132) |
Net loss applicable to common stockholders | - | - | $ (200,536) | $ (823,753) | $ (1,024,289) |
Net loss per share—basic and diluted | - | - | $(0.80) | $(3.30) | $(4.10) |
(1) See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – “Note 2 – Restatement of 2005 Financial Statements. (2) See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – “Restatement of 2005 Financial Statements and Unaudited Interim Financial Statements”. |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of financial results as provided by the management of JMG Exploration, Inc. (“JMG”) should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 and the period from incorporation July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004. This commentary is based upon information available to April 30, 2007.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained herein, including statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions as descri bed in “Risk Factors.”
Other sections of this report may include additional factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
Statements relating to “reserves” are deemed to be forward-looking statements, as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the reserves described can be profitably produced in the future. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Finally, in the presentation of the Form 10-K, JMG uses terms that are universally applied in analyzing corporate performance within the oil and gas industry for which regulators require that we provide disclaimers.
Barrel of Oil Equivalent (BOE) –The oil and gas industry commonly expresses production volumes and reserves on a “barrel of oil equivalent” basis (“BOE”) whereby natural gas volumes are converted at the ratio of six thousand cubic feet to one barrel of oil. The intention is to sum oil and natural gas measurement units into one basis for improved analysis of results and comparisons with other industry participants. Throughout this Form 10-K, JMG has used the 6:1 BOE measure which is the approximate energy equivalency of the two commodities at the burner tip. BOE does not represent a value equivalency at the plant gate, which is where JMG sells its production volumes, and therefore may be a misleading measure if used in isolation.
Overview
In August 2004, we completed two private placements totaling $8.8 million, issuing 250,000 shares of common stock and 1,950,000 shares of convertible preferred stock, and commenced exploration activities. Upon the closing of the initial public offering on August 3, 2005, the Company issued 2,185,000 shares of common stock at a price of $5.00 and 2,185,000 warrants at a price of $0.10 for gross proceeds of $11,143,500. The warrants associated with the initial public offering are exercisable at $5.00, until one year from the statement of registration, and have been extended through January 15, 2008. The Company trades on the Archipelago Exchange under the symbols JMG (common stock) and JMG+ (stock warrants).
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During 2005, we made direct property acquisitions and commenced developing the oil and natural gas properties of others under arrangements in which we financed the cost of exploration drilling in exchange for interests in the oil or natural gas revenue generated by the properties. Such arrangements are commonly referred to as farm-ins to us, or farm-outs by the property owners to us.
In 2006 we continued drilling for oil and natural gas. We drilled eight horizontal oil wells in the Midale in North Dakota and four vertical gas wells in the Pinedale area of Wyoming.
Results of operations
Revenue.Our revenue is dependent upon success in finding and developing oil and natural gas reserves. In 2005, we only produced and earned oil revenue. Our ownership interest in the production from these properties is measured in BOE per day, a term that encompasses both oil and natural gas production. Revenues were $1,719,075 and $627,460 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. The $1,091,615 increase in revenue for 2006 is due to the full year of production of the wells drilled in 2005 and the additional production from the wells drilled in 2006. In 2005 revenue related to production sales from two Bakken exploratory wells and one Midale exploratory well in North Dakota together with revenue from two non-operated wells in Wyoming.
Critical to our revenue stream is the market price for crude oil. Commodity benchmark prices for crude oil is as follows:
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December 31, | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
West Texas Intermediate grade crude oil, per barrel | $ 61.05 | $ 59.78 | $ 41.10 |
We may use derivative financial instruments when we deem them appropriate to hedge exposure to changes in the price of crude oil, fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. JMG currently does not have any financial derivative contracts or fixed price contracts in place.
Interest income. Interest for the years ending December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the period from incorporation to December 31, 2004 respectively was $8,964, $120,461 and $64,630. Interest income is from temporary investment of operating cash. The decline in 2006 is due to lower cash balances due to increased drilling activity.
General and administrative expense.General and administrative expense relates to compensation and overhead for executive officers and fees for general operational and administrative services. We have contracted out all field personnel and equipment necessary for exploration activities, and for related administrative functions. For the years ending December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the period from incorporation to December 31, 2004, general and administrative expenses were $3,587,953, $1,847,301 and $286,060, respectively. Expenses consist principally of salaries, consulting fees and office costs relating to the preparation and planning of our exploratory wells that commenced drilling this year, and planning for future drilling activities, and normally fluctuate according to development activity. The increase in general and administrative expense of $1,740,652 and $1,561,241 for the years ending December 31, 2006 and 2005 was principally due to stock based compensation expense.
The Company has a stock option plan under which employees; directors and consultants are eligible to receive grants. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under that transition method, compensation cost recognized effective January 1, 2006 includes: (a) compensation cost for share-based options granted to employees and directors prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of Statement 123, and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of Statement 123(R). Results for prior periods have not been restated.
Stock-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 was as $1,993,629 and $78,589. The increase in stock-based compensation expense for 2006 was due to the continued amortization of prior year options issuance and the issuance of stock options in 2006. On July 1, 2006, 380,000 options were issued to management and directors. The options were fully vested and
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exercisable at $10.75 per share. On December 4, 2006, 315,000 options were issued to management and directors. The options were fully vested and exercisable at $2.00 per share. The stock based compensation expense for 2005 resulted from the expensing of the stock options for consultants on straight-line basis using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. There was no stock based compensation for the period from incorporation to December 31, 2004.
Production expense.Production costs include operating costs associated with field activities and geophysical and geological expense. Under the successful-efforts method, costs such as geological and geophysical, exploratory dry holes and delay rentals are expensed as incurred. Production expenses for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 were $475,246 and $189,598. The Increase of $285,648 is due to normal fluctuations in operating activities. There were no productions expenses for the period from incorporation to December 31, 2004.
Geophysical and geological expense.Geophysical and geological expense for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, and for the period ended December 31, 2004 were $0, $256,484, and $0, respectively. Under the successful-efforts method, costs such as geological and geophysical, exploratory dry holes and delay rentals are expensed as incurred. The costs in 2005 related to the expensing of acquisition costs of seismic data as well as the expensing of land deposits, which had expired. No such expenditures were incurred in 2004 or 2006.
Depletion, depreciation and impairment.Depletion, depreciationand impairment expense was $8,021,500 and $6,005,605 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. The increase of $2,015,895 was due to the depletion recorded in the current year and impairment charges for property under development. Depletion was recorded in the third and fourth quarters of 2005 upon commencement of production.
For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, depletion expense included impairment charges of $4,863,820 and $3,514,799, respectively, principally related to properties located in Wyoming and North Dakota. This impairment is a result of unsuccessful work programs and production evaluation work performed during these periods.
Depletion and depreciation expense for the period from incorporation to December 31, 2004 was $479,702. This expense is principally attributable to a $472,172 impairment provision related to the Cut Bank prospect located in Montana. This impairment is a result of work programs and production evaluation work performed during 2004 on the Cut Bank property that resulted in no commercial quantities of oil. We have abandoned all planned activities in this prospect.
Interest expense. Interest expense of $271,207 for the year ended December 31, 2006 was principally due to a promissory note was issued to an unrelated third party for a total of $1,500,000 on February 8, 2006. The terms of the note called for interest calculated at 12% per annum payable on a monthly basis. The note was paid in full in February 2007. There was no interest bearing indebtedness in 2005 or 2004.
Accretion expense.As at December 31, 2006, the estimated present value of the Company’s asset retirement obligation was $99,327 based on estimated future cash requirements of $111,096, determined using a credit adjusted risk free interest rate of 8.5% over the economic life of the properties, an inflation rate of 2.0%, and an estimated life until repayment of 5-10 years. Accretion of $8,384 and $3,385 was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. There was no accretion expense for the period from incorporation to December 31, 2004.
Preferred dividend.In August 2004, we issued 1,950,000 shares of preferred stock which pay a 10% annual dividend on a quarterly basis. In August 2005, all holders of our preferred stock converted to common stock following the effectiveness of our registration statement. Dividends were paid up to the date of conversion. The cumulated preferred dividends for the year ended December 31, 2005 and for the period from incorporation to December 31, 2004 were $458,342 and $323,157, respectively.
Income taxes.Due to the operating loss, the company did not pay any income taxes in the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, and for the period from incorporation to December 31, 2004. Due to the valuation allowance against its deferred tax asset, the Company also did not record any deferred tax benefits.
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Reserves
As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s reserves were evaluated by independent engineers: McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd ,and DeGolyer and MacNaughton Canada, Ltd.
All of the Corporation’s properties, reserves and production are located in the United States in North Dakota and Wyoming. All dollar amounts in this Statement are in the currency of the United States. The Corporation’s reserves consist of natural gas and light crude oil.
Constant Prices and Costs
The following tables detail the net reserves of the Company as of December 31, 2006 using constant prices and costs, and the aggregate net present value of future net revenue attributable to the reserves estimated using constant prices and costs, calculated using a discount rate of 10%.
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Reserves Category | Natural Gas (bbl) | Light Crude Oil Net (bbl) |
Proved : | | |
Developed Producing | 165,800 | 28,800 |
Developed Non-Producing | - | - |
Total Proved | 165,800 | 28,800 |
Net Present Values of Future Net Revenues
Constant Prices and Costs
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Reserves Category - Before Income Taxes Discounted at (10%/ a year) | Natural Gas (bbl) | Light Crude Oil Net (bbl) |
Proved: | | |
Developed Producing | $ 430,300 | $ 937,500 |
Developed Non-Producing | - | - |
Total Proved | $ 430,300 | $ 937,500 |
The following table summarizes the Corporation’s interests in oil wells as of December 31, 2006:
Producing and Non-producing Wells
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| North Dakota | Wyoming | Total |
| Gross | Net | Gross | Net | Gross | Net |
Oil Wells: | | | | | | |
Producing | 5 | 1.4 | - | - | 5 | 1.4 |
Non-Producing | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Gas Wells: | | | | | | |
Producing | - | - | 2 | 0.5 | 2 | 0.5 |
Non-Producing | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the period from incorporation July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004 were as follows:
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For the | Periods ended December 31, |
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
Property Acquisitions | $ 249,186 | $ 5,719,929 | $ 136,760 |
Drilling Exploration | 2,715,174 | 11,302,720 | 1,916,617 |
Other Assets | 0 | 106,835 | 120,482 |
Reclassification of capital accrual | 0 | (1,210,809) | (202,660) |
| $ 2,964,360 | $ 15,918,765 | $ 1,971,199 |
Liquidity and capital resources
Cash flows and capital expenditures
At December 31, 2006, we had $567,426 in cash and cash equivalents. Since our incorporation, we have financed our operating cash flow needs through private and public offerings of equity securities.
In August 2004, we completed two private placements totaling $8.8 million, issuing 250,000 shares of common stock and 1,950,000 shares of convertible preferred stock, and commenced exploration activities. Upon the closing of our initial public offering on August 3, 2005, the Company issued 2,185,000 shares of common stock at a price of $5.00 and 2,185,000 warrants at a price of $0.10 for gross proceeds of $11,143,500.
We have no plans for any future issues of equity securities other than in conjunction with the exercise of outstanding warrants, and pursuant to our employee equity compensation plan. Any additional exploration activities are dependent upon the exercise of our outstanding warrants, which are summarized in the table below. In the event funds from the exercise of warrants are unavailable, we will delay our exploration activities until alternative sources of capital such as production revenue and farm out agreements on our properties or sale of our properties. The 2,185,000 warrants from the initial public offering are trading on the Archipelago Exchange under the symbol (JMG+). The warrants issued with the preferred shares 1,950,000 at $4.25 and 487,500 at $6.00 are not trading and were outstanding upon the closing of our initial public offering on August 3, 2005.
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Warrant summary as of December 31, 2006 | Number of warrants outstanding | Exercise price | Maximum proceeds | Expiration Date |
Warrants issued in the preferred stock private placement | 369,249 | $6.00 | 2,215,494 | 01/15/2008 |
Warrants issued upon conversion of preferred stock | 1,739,500 | $4.25 | 7,392,875 | 01/15/2008 |
Warrants issued our initial public offering | 1,764,602 | $5.00 | 8,823,010 | 01/15/2008 |
Warrants issued to our underwriters | 190,000 | $7.00 | 1,330,000 | 08/03/2010 |
Total | 4,063,351 | various | 19,761,379 | various |
On February 24, 2006 the Company extended the expiration dates of its outstanding warrants to January 15, 2007. A total of 375,187 $6.00 warrants and 1,739,500 $4.25 warrants were to expire on December 31, 2006, and 1,854,235 $5.00 warrants were to expire on August 24, 2006. A deemed dividend of $552,846 for this extension of the warrant expiration dates was calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
On December 4, 2006 the Company extended the expiration dates of its outstanding warrants to January 15, 2008. A total of 369,249 $6.00 warrants, 1,739,500 $4.25 warrants, and 1,764,602 $5.00 warrants were to expire on January 15, 2007. A deemed dividend of $1,891,382 for this extension of the warrant expiration dates was calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
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As of December 31, 2006, we had an accumulated deficit of $21,564,715 and have insufficient working capital to fund development and exploratory drilling opportunities. We have operating and liquidity concerns due to our significant net losses and negative cash flows from operations. As a result of these and other factors there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If additional capital is not available, JMG will explore a range of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or merger with another party.
Cash flow used in operations.Cash utilized by operating activities was $368,460 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The use of cash was principally attributable to the net loss for the year of $10,636,250. The cash flow was further reduced by an increase in accounts receivable of $47,193, the decrease in prepaid expenses of $13,361, the gain on sale of property and equipment of $34,741 and the decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $799,920. These reductions in cash flow were offset by expenses that do not use cash: depletion, depreciation and accretion expense of $8,029,883, stock-based compensation of $1,993,629, and the increase in due to JED Oil Inc. of $1,139,493.
Cash utilized by operating activities was $1,599,751 for the year ended December 31, 2005. The use of cash was principally attributable to the net loss for the year ended December 31, 2005 of $7,554,452. The cash flow was further reduced by the increase in accounts receivable of $508,601 offset by the reduction in prepaid expenses and deposits of $70,186. In addition, an increase in accounts payable of $382,917 for the twelve month period ending December 31,2005 resulted in a positive impact in cash flow used in operations. The depreciation and depletion and accretion were $6,008,990 for the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2005. The stock-based compensation was $78,589 for the period ending December 31, 2005. Cash flow decreased due to the reduction in Due to Related Party by $4,164 for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2005 and in Due to JED Oil by $89,899 for twelve-month period endin g December 31, 2005.
Cash utilized in operating activities was $108,547 for the period from incorporation to December 31, 2004. The use of cash was attributable to the net loss for the period of $701,132, increased by prepaid expenses of $104,887 and accrued interest of $39,205, and reduced by accounts payable of $82,780, due to JED Oil of $174,195, and depreciation and depletion of $479,702 which did not use cash. The increase in prepaid expenses principally represents deferred costs regarding the Company’s stock offering that will be offset against proceeds.
Cash flow used in investing activities.Cash utilized in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $2,568,540 and was principally attributable to $2,964,360 in property and equipment purchased for our exploration prospects
Cash utilized in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $14,957,516 and was principally attributable to $15,918,765 in property and equipment purchased for our exploration prospects
Cash utilized in investing activities was $3,521,199 for the period from incorporation to December 31, 2004 and was partially attributable to $1,971,199 in property and equipment purchased principally for the Hooligan Draw prospect of $1,385,228, the Cut Bank prospect of $472,172 and the Fiddler Creek prospect of $113,799. In conjunction with the execution of an exploration and development agreement, in November 2004 we loaned Fellows Energy $1,500,000, with interest at a rate of 18% per annum, and a fixed and specific charge on all the assets provided as collateral. The promissory note was due and payable in two installments: the first installment of $750,000 plus accrued interest was received February 2005, and the second, for the remaining balance and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, was due April 30, 2005. The first installment has been paid, including accrued interest to date. In May 200 5, we accepted the remaining 50% working interest in the contracted lands we did not already own as payment in full on the final installment of the note due from Fellows Energy, including accrued interest to date. We granted Fellows an option through June 30, 2005 to reacquire an undivided 50% interest in the exploration and development lands for $391,249. The option was exercised on June 28, 2005. Cash used for investing activities also includes $50,000 paid for drilling deposits.
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Cash flow used in financing activities.Cash provided by financing activities was $2,369,249 for the year ended December 31, 2006. This increase was attributable to proceeds from a short-term promissory note of $1,500,000, proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $201,956 and proceeds from the exercise of warrants of $667,293.
Cash provided by financing activities was $12,670,129 for the year ended December 31, 2005 this was attributable to the initial public offering and the payment of preferred dividends during the period. We realized net proceeds of $10,282,246 from the initial public offering. Further warrants were exercised during the period for $3,042,828 and share issue costs were $861,254. Cash flow for financing was further offset by $654,945 in preferred dividend payments for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2005.
Cash provided by financing activities was $8,670,546 for the period from incorporation on July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004 and was attributable to two private placements completed in 2004. We realized $1,000,000 from the sale of common stock to JED. We realized $7,797,100 from the sale of 1,950,000 units consisting of preferred stock and warrants. These sources of financing were offset by $126,554 in preferred dividends paid during the period. A total of $323,157 in dividends was due for the period of which $196,603 were unpaid as of December 31, 2004.
Restatement of 2005 Financial Statements and Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
The 2005 financial statements and the unaudited financial statements for the fourth quarter of 2005 and the first three quarters of 2006 have been restated due changes to depletion and impairment calculations. The Company’s calculation of depreciation, depletion and amortization in 2005 was incorrect because of a clerical error which resulted in depletion being calculated with respect to proved and probable reserves instead of proved reserves. The incorrect depletion also had an impact on the measurement of the impairment charge for the period. The net affect of the adjustment to depletion and impairment totaled $1,740,443 as of December 31, 2005.
The unaudited financial statement for the first three quarters of 2006 have also been restated to reflect deemed dividends resulting from the extension of warrant expiration dates. On February 24, 2006 the Company extended the expiration dates of its outstanding warrants to January 15, 2007. A total of 375,187 $6.00 warrants and 1,739,500 $4.25 warrants were to expire on December 31, 2006, and 1,854,235 $5.00 warrants were to expire on August 24, 2006. A deemed dividend of $552,846 for this extension of the warrant expiration dates was calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and was not reflected in the 2006 unaudited quarterly financial statements.
The effects of the depletion and impairment restatement on expenses, net loss for the period, net loss applicable to common shareholders, and basic and diluted earnings per share as of and for the year ended December 31, 2005 are as follows:
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For the Twelve month period ended December 31, 2005 |
| As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated |
Expenses | $ 6,561,930 | $ 1,740,443 | $ 8,302,373 |
Net loss for the period | $ (5,814,009) | $ (1,740,443) | $ (7,554,452) |
Net loss applicable to common shareholders | $ (6,272,351) | $ (1,740,443) | $ (8,012,794) |
Net loss for the period per share: basic and diluted | $ (2.97) | $ (0.83) | $ (3.80) |
The effects of the depletion and impairment restatement on property and equipment, total assets, accumulated deficit and shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2005 are as follows.
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December 31, 2005 |
| As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated |
Property and equipment | $ 15,073,039 | $ (1,740,443) | $ 13,332,596 |
Total assets | $ 17,773,179 | $ (1,740,443) | $ 16,032,736 |
Accumulated deficit | $ (7,296,640) | $ (1,740,443) | $ (9,037,083) |
Shareholders’ equity | $ 14,901,426 | $ (1,740,443) | $ 13,160,983 |
September 30, 2005 Unaudited Financial Statements
The effects of the depletion and impairment restatement on expenses, net loss for the period, net loss applicable to common shareholders, and basic and diluted earnings per share as of and for the unaudited quarter ended September 30, 2005 are as follows:
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| For the three month period ended September 30, 2005 | For the nine month period ended September 30, 2005 |
| As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated | As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) |
Expenses | $ 1,029,240 | $ 994,322 | $ 2,023,562 | $ 1,837,679 | $ 994,322 | $ 2,832,001 |
Net loss for the period | $ (694,587) | $ (994,322) | $ (1,688,909) | $ (1,379,383) | $ (994,322) | $ (2,373,705) |
Net loss applicable to common shareholders | $ (764,532) | $ (994,322) | $ (1,758,854) | $ (1,837,725) | $ (994,322) | $ (2,832,047) |
Net loss for the period per share: basic and diluted | $(0.26) | $(0.33) | $(0.59) | $(1.57) | $(0.85) | $(2.42) |
The effects of the depletion and impairment restatement on property and equipment, total assets, accumulated deficit and shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2005 are as follows.
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| September 30, 2005 |
| As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated |
Property and equipment | $ 15,961,207 | $ (994,322) | $ 14,966,885 |
Total assets | $ 21,053,856 | $ (994,322) | $ 20,059,534 |
Accumulated deficit | $ (2,862,014) | $ (994,322) | $ (3,856,336) |
Shareholders’ equity | $ 17,747,160 | $ (994,322) | $ 16,752,838 |
March 31, 2006 Unaudited Financial Statements
The effects of the depletion and impairment restatement of $801,396 and the warrant deemed dividend of $552,846 on expenses, net loss for the period, net loss applicable to common shareholders, and basic and diluted earnings per share for the three month period ended March 31, 2006 are as follows:
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For the three month period ended March 31, 2006 |
| As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) |
Expenses | $ 660,692 | $ 801,396 | $ 1,462,088 |
Net loss for the period | $ (207,957) | $ (801,396) | $ (1,009,353) |
Net loss applicable to common shareholders | $ (207,957) | $ (1,354,242) | $ (1,562,199) |
Net loss for the period per share: basic and diluted | $(0.04) | $(0.27) | $(0.31) |
The effects of the depletion and impairment restatement of $801,396 and the warrant deemed dividend of $552,846 on property and equipment, total assets, accumulated deficit and shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2006 are as follows.
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| March 31, 2006 |
| As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated |
Property and equipment | $ 15,779,130 | $ (801,396) | $ 14,977,734 |
Total assets | $ 19,114,716 | $ (801,396) | $ 18,313,320 |
Accumulated deficit | $ (6,743,785) | $ (1,354,242) | $ (8,098,027) |
Shareholders’ equity | $ 15,118,219 | $ (801,396) | $ 14,316,823 |
June 30, 2006 Unaudited Financial Statements
The effects of the depletion restatement of $650,604 and $1,452,000 and the warrant deemed dividend of $0 and $552,846 on expenses, net loss for the period, net loss applicable to common shareholders, and basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006, respectively, are as follows:
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| For the three month period ended June 30, 2006 | For the six month period ended June 30, 2006 |
| As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated | As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) |
Expenses | $ 675,731 | $ 650,604 | $ 1,326,335 | $ 1,336,423 | $ 1,452,000 | $2,788,423 |
Net loss for the period | $ (200,214) | $ (650,604) | $ (850,818) | $ (408,171) | $ (1,452,000) | $ (1,860,171) |
Net loss applicable to common shareholders | $ (200,214) | $ (650,604) | $ (850,818) | $ (408,171) | $ (2,004,846) | $ (2,413,017) |
Net loss for the period per share: basic and diluted | $(0.04) | $(0.14) | $(0.18) | $(0.08) | $(0.39) | $(0.47) |
The effects of the depletion and impairment restatement of $1,452,000, and the warrant deemed dividend of $552,846 on property and equipment, total assets, accumulated deficit and shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2006 are as follows.
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| June 30, 2006 |
| As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated |
Property and equipment | $ 15,477,913 | $ (1,452,000) | $ 14,025,913 |
Total assets | $ 19,036,883 | $ (1,452,000) | $ 17,584,883 |
Accumulated deficit | $ (7,722,532) | $ (2,004,846) | $ (9,727,378) |
Shareholders’ equity | $ 15,006,547 | $ (1,452,000) | $ 13,554,547 |
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September 30, 2006 Unaudited Financial Statements
The effects of the depletion and impairment restatement of $450,887 and $1,902,887, and the warrant deemed dividend of $0 and $552,846 on expenses, net loss for the period, net loss applicable to common shareholders, and basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006, respectively, are as follows:
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| For the three month period ended September 30, 2006 | For the nine month period ended September 30, 2006 |
| As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated | As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) |
Expenses | $ 2,692,727 | $ 450,877 | $ 3,143,614 | $ 4,029,150 | $ 1,902,887 | $ 5,932,037 |
Net loss for the period | $(2,311,083) | $ (450,877) | $(2,761,960) | $(2,719,254) | $(1,902,887) | $(4,622,141) |
Net loss applicable to common shareholders | $(2,311,083) | $ (450,877) | $(2,761,960) | $(2,719,254) | $(2,455,733) | $(5,174,987) |
Net loss for the period per share: basic and diluted | $(0.45) | $(0.09) | $(0.54) | $(0.53) | $(0.48) | $(1.01) |
The effects of the depletion and impairment restatement of $1,902,887, and the warrant deemed dividend of $552,846 on property and equipment, total assets, accumulated deficit and shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2006 are as follows.
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| September 30, 2006 |
| As Originally Reported | Restatement Adjustments | As Restated |
Property and equipment | $ 14,862,035 | $ (1,902,887) | $ 12,959,148 |
Total assets | $ 17,956,150 | $ (1,902,887) | $ 16,053,263 |
Accumulated deficit | $ (10,035,274) | $ (2,455,733) | $ (12,491,007) |
Shareholders’ equity | $ 13,609,623 | $ (1,902,887) | $ 11,706,736 |
Critical accounting estimates
In the preparation of the financial statements, it was necessary to make certain estimates that were critical to determining our assets, liabilities and net income. None of these estimates affect the determination of cash flow but do have a significant impact in the determination of net income. The most critical of these estimates is the reserves estimations and the resulting effect on various income statement and balance sheet measures.
JMG engaged independent engineering firms to evaluate 100% of our oil reserves and prepare reports thereon. Their reports were utilized in the calculations of depletion and depreciation expense. The estimation of the reserve volumes and future net revenues set out in the report is complex and subject to uncertainties and interpretations. Judgments are based upon engineering data, projected future rates of production, forecasts of commodity prices, and the timing of future expenditures. Inevitably the estimates of reserve volumes and future net revenues will vary over time as new data becomes available and estimates of future net revenues do not represent fair market value.
The following significant accounting policies outline the major policies involving critical estimates.
Successful-efforts method of accounting
Our business is subject to special accounting rules that are unique to the oil and gas industry. There are two allowable methods of accounting for oil and gas business activities: the successful-efforts method and the full-cost method. Under the successful-efforts method, costs such as geological and
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geophysical, exploratory dry holes and delay rentals are expensed as incurred whereas under the full-cost method these types of charges are capitalized.
Under the successful-efforts method of accounting, all costs of property acquisitions and drilling of exploratory wells are initially capitalized. If a well is unsuccessful, the capitalized costs of drilling the well, net of any salvage value, are charged to expense. If a well finds oil and natural gas reserves that cannot be classified as proved within a year after discovery, the well is assumed to be impaired and the capitalized costs of drilling the well, net of any salvage value, are charged to expense. The capitalized costs of unproven properties are periodically assessed to determine whether their value has been impaired below the capitalized cost, and if such impairment is indicated, a loss is recognized. We consider such factors as exploratory results, future drilling plans and lease expiration terms when assessing unproved properties for impairment. For each field, an impairment provision is recorded whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of those properties may not be recoverable from estimated future net revenues. The impairment provision is measured as the excess of carrying value over the fair value. Fair value is defined as the present value of the estimated future net revenue from total proved and risked-adjusted probable reserves over the economic life of the reserves, based on year end oil and gas prices, consistent with price and cost assumptions used for acquisition evaluations.
Geological and geophysical costs and costs of retaining undeveloped properties are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense, and renewals and betterments are capitalized. Upon disposal, the asset and related accumulated depreciation and depletion are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected currently in income or loss.
Costs of development dry holes and proved leaseholds are depleted on the unit-of-production method using proved developed reserves on a field basis. The depreciation of capitalized production equipment, drilling costs and asset retirement obligations is based on the unit-of-production method using proved developed reserves on a field basis.
To economically evaluate our future proved oil and natural gas reserves, if any, independent engineers must make a number of assumptions, estimates and judgments that they believe to be reasonable based upon their expertise and professional guidelines. Were the independent engineers to use differing assumptions, estimates and judgments, then our financial condition and results of operations could be affected. We would have lower revenues in the event revised assumptions, estimates and judgments resulted in lower reserve estimates, since the depletion and depreciation rate would then be higher. A write-down of excess carrying value also might be required. Similarly, we would have higher revenues and net profits in the event the revised assumptions, estimates and judgments resulted in higher reserve estimates, since the depletion and depreciation rate would then be lower.
Proved Oil and Gas Reserves
Proved reserves are those reserves that can be estimated with a high degree of certainty to be recoverable. It is likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves. The estimated quantities of proved crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas are derived from geological and engineering data that demonstrate with reasonable certainty the amounts that can be recovered in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions. Reserves are considered proved if they can be produced economically as demonstrated by either actual production or conclusive formation tests. The oil and gas reserve estimates are made using all available geological and reservoir data as well as historical production data. Estimates are reviewed and revised as appropriate. Revisions occur as a result of changes in prices, costs, fiscal regimes, reservoir performance or a change in the Company’s plans.
Long-lived assets
When assets are placed into service, we make estimates with respect to their useful lives that we believe are reasonable. However, factors such as competition, regulation or environmental matters could cause us to change our estimates, thus impacting the future calculation of depreciation and depletion. We evaluate long-lived assets for potential impairment by identifying whether indicators of impairment exist and, if so, assessing whether the long-lived assets are recoverable from estimated future undiscounted cash flows. The actual amount of impairment loss, if any, to be recorded is equal to the amount by which a long-lived asset’s carrying value exceeds its fair value. Estimates of future discounted cash flows and fair value
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of assets require subjective assumptions with regard to future operating results and actual results could differ from those estimates.
Asset Retirement Obligations
We have adopted SFAS No. 143,“Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations”from inception. The net estimated costs are discounted to present values using a credit-adjusted, risk-free rate over the estimated economic life of the properties. These costs are capitalized as part of the cost of the related asset and amortized. The associated liability is classified as a long-term liability and is adjusted when circumstances change and for the accretion of expense which is recorded as a component of depreciation and depletion.
Stock-based compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under that transition method, compensation cost recognized effective January 1, 2006 includes: (a) compensation cost for share-based options granted to employees and directors prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of Statement 123, and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of Statement 123(R). Results for prior periods have not been restated.
Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for the stock options granted to employees and directors under the recognition and measurement provisions of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations, as permitted by FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation and for the stock options granted to consultants under the recognition and measurement provisions of FASB Statement No. 123. No stock-based employee and directors compensation cost was recognized in the Statement of Operations and Deficit for the year ended December 31, 2005 nor for the period from the date of incorporation on July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004, as all options granted to employees and directors under that plan had an exercise price equal to the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
Contingencies
In the future, we may be subject to adverse proceedings, lawsuits and other claims related to environmental, labor, product and other matters. We will be required to assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes of these matters as well as potential ranges of probable losses. A determination of the amount of reserves required, if any, for these contingencies is made after careful analysis of each individual issue. The required reserves may change in the future due to developments in each matter or changes in approach such as a change in settlement strategy in dealing with these potential matters
Contractual obligations and commitments
Our exploration prospects have several phases of possible development. Costs cannot be estimated at this time, as they are dependent upon the results of the exploration activities. In the event the results of the initial exploration are positive, our investment in subsequent exploration phases could be substantial. In the event the results of the initial exploration are not positive, there may be no further expenditures on the prospect.
Related Party Transactions
On August 1, 2004 the Company entered into a technical services agreement with JED Oil Inc. (“JED”). Under the Agreement, JED provides all required personnel, office space and equipment, at standard industry rates for similar services. Transactions during the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2005 were as follows:
JED paid on behalf of the Company a total of $511,047, $442,667, and $1,093,552 for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, and for the period from incorporation to December 31, 2006, respectively, for general and administrative services and capital related expenditures.
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In consideration for the assignment of JED’s interests in certain oil and gas properties, JED charged the Company for drilling and other costs related to those properties in the amount of $5,304,119, $85,085 and $6,856,216 respectively for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, and for the period from incorporation to December 31, 2006.
All amounts are due and payable on receipt, as of December 31, 2006, $1,426,449 (2005 - $286,956) was due and payable. The amount was paid in full in early 2007.
General and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2005 include $46,180 paid to the previous Chief Financial Officer of the Company for consulting services related to the preparation of the Company’s registration statement. There were no such payments for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Recent accounting pronouncements
The Company adopted SFAS No. 123R on January 1, 2006 (see “Stock Based Compensation”).
On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, An Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting For Nonmonetary Transactions. SFAS No. 153 addresses the measurement of exchanges of nonmonetary assets and redefines the scope of transactions that should be measured based on the fair value of the assets exchanged. SFAS No. 153 became effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges beginning in the second quarter of 2006. Our adoption of SFAS No. 153 has not had a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On June 7, 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, A Replacement of APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and SFAS No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes In Interim Financial Statements. SFAS No. 154 changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. Previously, most voluntary changes in accounting principles required recognition of a cumulative effect adjustment within net income of the period of the change. SFAS No. 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods' financial statements, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. SFAS No. 154 became effective for accounting changes made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. However, SFAS No. 154 does not change the transition provisions of any existing accounting pronouncements. Our adoption of SFAS No. 154 has not had a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On June 29, 2005, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Issue No. 05-06, Determining the Amortization Period For Leasehold Improvements. Issue No. 05-06 provides that the amortization period used for leasehold improvements acquired in a business combination or purchased after the inception of a lease shall be the shorter of (a) the useful life of the assets or (b) a term that includes required lease periods and renewals that are reasonably assured upon the acquisition or the purchase. The provisions of EITF Issue No. 05-06 became effective on a prospective basis for leasehold improvements purchased or acquired beginning in the second quarter of 2006. The adoption of EITF Issue No. 05-06 has not had a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, Accounting For Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, which amends SFAS No. 133, Accounting For Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities and SFAS No. 140, Accounting For The Impairment Or Disposal Of Long-Lived Assets. Specifically, SFAS No. 155 amends SFAS No. 133 to permit fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument with an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation, provided the whole instrument is accounted for on a fair value basis. Additionally, SFAS No. 155 amends SFAS No. 140 to allow a qualifying special purpose entity to hold a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. SFAS No. 155 applies to all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006, with early application allowed. We do not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position.
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In June 2006, the FASB issued Financial Interpretation No. 48, Accounting For Uncertainty in Income Taxes--An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. This interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation contains a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 109. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Th e interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, and other matters. These provisions are effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2007. We currently are assessing the effect of this statement and currently do not believe that adoption will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") issued Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 108, Topic 1N, Financial Statements - Considering The Effects Of Prior Year Misstatements When Quantifying Misstatements In The Current Year Financial Statements. SAB No. 108 addresses how to quantify the effect of an error on the financial statements and requires a dual approach to compute the materiality of the misstatement. Specifically, the amount of the misstatement is to be computed using both the "rollover" (that is, the current year income statement perspective) and the "iron curtain" (that is, the year-end balance sheet perspective). SAB No. 108 is effective for all fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. Accordingly, we adopted SAB No. 108 in the fourth quarter of 2006. The adoption of SAB No. 108 did not have a material effect on our financial condition or resul ts of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. This new statement provides a single definition of fair value, together with a framework for measuring it, and requires additional disclosure about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 157 also emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and sets out a fair value hierarchy with the highest priority being quoted prices in active markets. The required effective date of SFAS No. 157 is the first quarter of 2008. We currently are evaluating the effect this statement may have on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option For Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. SFAS No. 159 permits an entity to irrevocably elect fair value on a contract-by-contract basis as the initial and subsequent measurement attribute for many financial assets and liabilities and certain other items including insurance contracts. Entities electing the fair value option would be required to recognize changes in fair value in earnings and to expense up front cost and fees associated with the item for which the fair value option is elected. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. We currently are evaluating the effect that adoption of SFAS No. 159 would have on our financial condition or results of operations.
Outlook
As of December 31, 2006, we had an accumulated deficit of $21,564,715 and have insufficient working capital to fund development and exploratory drilling opportunities. We have operating and liquidity concerns due to our significant net losses and negative cash flows from operations. As a result of these and other factors there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If additional capital is not available, JMG will explore a range of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or merger with another party.
Subsequent events
On January 30, 2007, JMG completed the first closing of the sale of its oil and gas assets in North Dakota where it has been targeting the Bakken zone, for consideration of $5,078,500, subject to
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adjustment, to Samson Resources Company pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement effective as of December 20, 2006, among JMG, JED Oil (USA) Inc. and Samson. The sales exclude the North Dakota lands where JMG has been developing its Midale play.
On April 27, 2007, JMG entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with Iris Computers Ltd., a distributor of computer hardware and software in India, regarding a potential business combination. The transaction is subject to a 60 day due diligence period and provides for a No-Shop Period until June 26, 2007, during which period the parties have agreed not to enter into an agreement or consummate a transaction with any other party, which would preclude the consummation of the transaction. Although no assurance can be given that the parties can reach agreement and proceed to a closing, if the proposed business combination is completed, the current JMG shareholders, immediately post-closing, would own approximately 25% of the combined entities, without giving effect to JMG's outstanding options and warrants. JMG's oil and gas assets will not be included in this transaction and will be sold or merged separately for the benefit of shareholder s of a future record date.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to all of the normal market risks inherent within the oil and natural gas industry, including commodity price risk, foreign-currency rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. We plan to manage our operations in a manner intended to minimize our exposure to such market risks.
Credit Risk.Credit risk is the risk of loss resulting from non-performance of contractual obligations by a customer or joint venture partner. A substantial portion of our accounts receivable are expected to be with customers in the energy industry and are subject to normal industry credit risk. We intend to assess the financial strength of our customers and joint venture partners through regular credit reviews in order to minimize the risk of non-payment.
Market Risk.We are exposed to market risk from changes in currency exchange rates. As JED and Enterra are based in Canada, we may be adversely affected by changes in the exchange rate between U.S. and Canadian dollars as most of our operating expenses, drilling expenses and general overhead expenses will be billed by JED and Enterra in Canadian dollars. The price we will receive for oil and natural gas production from operations in Canada, if any, will be based on a benchmark expressed in U.S. dollars, which is the standard for the oil and natural gas industry worldwide. Changes to the exchange rate between U.S. and Canadian dollars can adversely affect us. When the value of the U.S. dollar increases, we will receive higher revenue from any Canadian prospects and when the value of the U.S. dollar declines, we will receive lower revenue from any Canadian prospects on the same amount of production sold at the same prices.
Interest Rate Risk.Interest rate risk will exist principally with respect to any future indebtedness that bears interest at floating rates. At December 31, 2006, we had no long-term indebtedness and do not contemplate utilizing indebtedness as a means of financing our exploration activities.
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Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
JMG Exploration Inc.
Financial Statements
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Report of Hein & Associates LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | F-1 | |
Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | F-2 | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005. | | | F-3 | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the period from the date of incorporation on July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004. | | | F-4 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the period from the date of incorporation on July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004. | | | F-5 | |
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the period from the date of incorporation on July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004. | | | F-7 | |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the period from the date of incorporation on July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004. | | | F-8 | |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. | | | F-9 | |
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.
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Controls And Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the specified time periods. Disclosure controls are also designed to reasonably assure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of December 31, 2006, management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls. Based on this assessment, management has determined that the Company’s disclosure controls as of December 31, 2005 were ineffective because of the material weakness discussed below.
The required certifications of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer are included as exhibits to this Annual Report. The disclosures set forth in this Item 9A contain information concerning the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures and changes in internal control over financial reporting referred to in those certifications. Those certifications should be read in conjunction with this Item 9A for a more complete understanding of the matters covered by the certifications.
A material weakness is a significant deficiency (within the meaning of Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard No. 2), or combination of significant deficiencies, that results in there being a more than remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
A material weakness was identified during the audit of our December 31, 2006 financial statements. Our current auditors, Hein & Associates LLP, informed us of their concern that there was a lack of personnel with sufficient knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles and SEC reporting requirements to ensure proper and timely evaluation of the Company’s activities and transactions. To mitigate this weakness, the Company engaged consultants to assist with the preparation of the financial statements and other accounting issues. The Company did not retain outside experts to review its disclosure controls and procedures or its internal controls and consequently, no reports or recommendations regarding our controls were requested or prepared.
A material weakness was previously identified in the fourth quarter of 2005 when the Company was informed by our previous auditors, Ernst &Young LLP, of their concern relating to the ability of the Company’s accounting group to meet the Company’s ongoing reporting requirements. Specifically, the auditors felt JMG did not have sufficient staff with a knowledge of U.S. accounting principles and sufficiently trained staff to ensure appropriate internal controls existed. To mitigate this weakness, the Company engaged consultants to assist with the preparation of the financial statements and other accounting issues. We contracted with four individuals to increase our staffing and to assist with the preparation of the financial statements, the SEC reports and other accounting issues. The Company took additional actions to reduce or eliminate the weakness in internal controls by using alternate staff for the financial r eporting process, by engaging in more regular and substantive communication with JED on accounting matters, by proactively accessing and reviewing transactions on a periodic basis directly within JMG’s accounting system, and by continuing to work with independent experts pertaining to disclosure matters.
The Company did not retain outside experts to review its disclosure controls and procedures or its internal controls and consequently, no reports or recommendations regarding our controls were requested or prepared.
By taking remedial actions through the hiring of consultants, management believes that the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented in this Form 10-K present fairly, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The auditors conducted their audit on a substantive basis and did not rely on the Company’s internal controls.
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in JMG’s internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2006 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, JMG’s internal control over financial reporting.
Other Information
None.
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PART III
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Our directors and executive officers are:
| | | |
Name | | | Positions |
Joseph W. Skeehan | 52 | | Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director |
Donald P. Wells | 62 | | Chief Financial Officer |
Reginald Greenslade | 44 | | Chairman and Director |
Thomas J. Jacobsen | 71 | | Director |
Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. | 70 | | Director |
Justin W. Yorke | 39 | | Director |
Joseph W. Skeehan. Mr. Skeehan has served as a director since August 2004 and as Chief Executive Officer and President since July 1, 2006. He has been the owner of Skeehan & Company, a professional service corporation that engages in accounting, finance and consulting services to small to mid-sized companies and organizations primarily in Southern California since 1980. He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1978 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 1976.
Donald Wells. Mr. Wells served as a director from July 2005 to January 2007 and as Chief Financial Officer since July 1, 1006. He is the Chief financial Officer of Wetzel’s Pretzels, LLC, a position held since 1997. Wetzel’s Pretzels LLC is a franchisor of fresh pretzel bakeries with approximately 200 stores in shopping malls across the United States. He also serves on the Boards of Directors for I Sold It, LLC and Biocomp, Inc. He has held the position of Chief financial Officer with four private manufacturing companies prior to his present position.
Reginald (Reg) J. Greenslade. Mr. Greenslade served as Chairman and Director since September 2005. Mr. Greenslade has also served as Chairman and Director of JED Oil since November 2003. He was President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Enterra Trust from January 2005 until June 1, 2005 when he resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer, he served as Chairman of the Enterra Board until his resignation on March 31, 2006. He was a director of PASW Inc., a software development company, from February 2001 to July 2001. From 1995 until the formation of Enterra, Mr. Greenslade was the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Big Horn Resources Ltd. Prior to his position with Big Horn, Mr. Greenslade was with CS Resources Limited in the areas of exploitation engineering and project management from 1993 to 1995. Prior to 1993, Mr. Greenslade was employed by Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Corporation in the capacities of project management, production, and reservoir engineering. He has extensive experience with secondary recovery schemes and is recognized for his work in the specialized field of horizontal well technology. All the above companies were publicly traded in either the U.S., Canada, or both, during the periods indicated.
Thomas J. Jacobsen. Mr. Jacobsen has been our Chairman and a Director since August 2004; he resigned as Chairman in September 2005. He was the President and Chief Operating Officer of JED from September 2003 to November 2004 when he resigned as President and Chief Operating Officer and assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer. He has been a Director of JED since September 2003. Mr. Jacobsen joined Westlinks Resources Ltd., a predecessor of Enterra, as a director in February 1999, and was appointed Executive Vice President, Operations in October 1999. In October 2000, he resigned from this position and was appointed Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Jacobsen became Enterra’s Chief Operating Officer in February 2002 and served in that position until November 2003. Mr. Jacobsen has more than 40 years experience in the oil and gas industry in Alberta and Saskatchewa n including serving as President, Chief Operating Officer and a director of Empire Petroleum Corporation from
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June 2001 to April 2002, President and Chief Executive Officer of Niaski Environmental Inc. from November 1996 to February, 1999, President and Chief Executive Officer of International Pedco Energy Corporation from September 1993 to February 1996, and President of International Colin Energy Corporation from October 1987 to June 1993. Mr. Jacobsen served as a director of Rimron Resources Inc., formerly Niaski Environmental Inc. from February 1, 1997 to April 1, 2003. Niaski’s proposal to its creditors under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) was accepted in April 2000 and Niaski was discharged in May 2001.
Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. Dr. Sandler has been a director since August 2004. He is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc., positions he has held since 1999. He was President and Chief Information Officer for MediVox, Inc., a medical software development company, from 1997 to 1999. He was a director of PASW, Inc. from 1999 to 2000 and a director of Alliance Medical Corporation from 1999 to 2002. From 1989 to 1996, he was an Executive Vice President for Makoff R&D Laboratories, Inc. Dr. Sandler received a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and is the author of four books on mathematics. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of MediVox, Inc. and Alliance Medical Corporation and is an advisor to the Boards of Directors of Optec Ventures, LLC, Optical Security Sensing, LLC, and Optinetrics, Inc.
Justin W. Yorke. Mr. Yorke was appointed to our Board of Directors in January 2007 and has been a Director of JED since November 2005. Mr. Yorke has over 10 years experience as an institutional equity fund manager and senior financial analyst for investment funds and investment banks. He currently is a Director at Dunes Advisors, which assists international and domestic middle market companies in private equity fund raising and joint venture partnerships with Asian strategic investors. Until December 2001, Mr. Yorke was a partner at Asiatic Investment Management, which specialized in public and private investments in South Korea. From May 1998 to June 2000, Mr. Yorke was a Fund Manager and Senior Financial Analyst, based in Hong Kong, for Darier Henstch, S.A., a private Swiss bank, where he managed their $400 million Asian investment portfolio. From July 1996 to March 1998, Mr. Yorke was an Assistant Director and Senior Financial Analyst with Peregrine Asset Management, which was a unit of Peregrine Securities, a regional Asian investment bank. From August 1992 to March 1995, Mr. Yorke was a Vice President and Senior Financial Analyst with Unifund Global Ltd., a private Swiss Bank, as a manager of its $150 million Asian investment portfolio.
Board of Directors
Our board of directors is comprised of five directors. Our directors serve one year terms, or until an earlier resignation, death or removal, or their successors are elected. There are no family relationships among any of our directors or officers.
Committees of the Board of Directors
The charters of each of the following committees are available at www.jedoil.com/JMG. We will provide such charters in print, free of charge, to any investor who requests it by writing to: 180 South Lake Ave., Seventh Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101.
Audit committee
Our audit committee consists of Mr. Yorke, committee chairman and designated financial expert, Mr. Greenslade and Dr. Sandler. All members of our audit committee meet the independence standards for directors as set forth in the NYSE Arca Equities Rules. The audit committee reviews in detail and recommends approval by the full board of directors of our annual and quarterly financial statements, recommends approval of the remuneration of our auditors to the full board, reviews the scope of the audit procedures and the final audit report with the auditors, and reviews our overall accounting practices and procedures and internal controls with the auditors.
Compensation committee
Our compensation committee consists of Dr. Sandler, committee chairman and Mr. Yorke, all of whom are independent directors. The compensation committee recommends approval to the full board of directors of the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer, the annual compensation budget for all other employees, bonuses, grants of stock options and any changes to our benefit plans.
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Corporate Governance Committee
Our corporate governance committee consists of Dr. Sandler, the committee chairman, and Mr. Skeehan, Mr. Greenslade and Mr. Yorke. The corporate governance committee determines the scope and frequency of periodic reports to the board of directors concerning issues relating to overall financial reporting, disclosure and other communications with all stockholders. Further, the corporate governance committee recommends to the board of directors (i) criteria for the composition of the board including total size and the number or minimum number of unrelated directors, (ii) candidates to fill vacancies on the board which occur between annual meetings which result from either departures of directors or increases in the number of directors and (iii) a slate of directors for election at each annual meeting.
Special Committee
A special committee was established in December 2006 to explore strategic alternatives for the Company designed to maximize value for shareholders. Our special committee consists of Dr. Sandler, the committee chairman, and Mr. Skeehan, Mr. Greenslade and Mr. Yorke.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Conduct effective January 1, 2005, which applies to all of our employees, consultants, officers and directors. It establishes standards of conduct for individuals and also individual standards of business conduct and ethics. In addition it sets out our policies in relation to our employees on such issues as discrimination, harassment, privacy, drugs, alcohol, tobacco and weapons. The Code of Conduct is available at www.jedoil.com/JMG. We will provide such Code of Conduct in print, free of charge, to any investor who requests it by writing to: 180 South Lake Ave., Seventh Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company's directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10 percent of a registered class of the Company's equity securities, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent stockholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To the Company's knowledge, based solely on review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company and written representations that no other reports were required, during the year ended December 31, 2006, all officers, directors and greater than ten percent beneficial owners complied with the Section 16(a) filing requirements, except as follows:
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Form | | Director/Officer/10% | | Owner | | Due | | Date of Filing |
5 | | Joseph W. Skeehan | | Officer/Director | | 02/14/2005 | | 2/20/2007 |
5 | | Joseph W. Skeehan | | Officer/Director | | 02/14/2006 | | 2/20/2007 |
4 | | Joseph W. Skeehan | | Officer/Director | | 07/05/2006 | | 12/05/2006 |
5 | | Donald P. Wells | | Officer/Director | | 02/14/2005 | | 2/20/2007 |
5 | | Donald P. Wells | | Officer/Director | | 02/14/2006 | | 2/20/2007 |
4 | | Donald P. Wells | | Officer/Director | | 07/05/2006 | | 12/15/2006 |
4 | | Donald P. Wells | | Officer/Director | | 12/08/2006 | | 12/15/2006 |
5 | | Reginald Greenslade. | | Director | | 02/14/2005 | | 2/20/2007 |
5 | | Reginald Greenslade. | | Director | | 02/14/2006 | | 2/20/2007 |
4 | | Reginald Greenslade. | | Director | | 07/05/2006 | | 12/15/2006 |
4 | | Reginald Greenslade. | | Director | | 12/08/2006 | | 12/15/2006 |
5 | | Thomas J. Jacobsen | | Director | | 02/14/2005 | | 2/20/2007 |
5 | | Thomas J. Jacobsen | | Director | | 02/14/2006 | | 2/20/2007 |
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4 | | Thomas J. Jacobsen | | Director | | 07/05/2006 | | 12/15/2006 |
4 | | Thomas J. Jacobsen | | Director | | 12/08/2006 | | 12/15/2006 |
5 | | Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. | | Director | | 02/14/2005 | | 2/20/2007 |
5 | | Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. | | Director | | 02/14/2006 | | 2/20/2007 |
4 | | Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. | | Director | | 07/05/2006 | | 12/15/2006 |
4 | | Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. | | Director | | 12/08/2006 | | 12/15/2006 |
4 | | Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. | | Director | | 12/13/2006 | | 12/15/2006 |
5 | | H. S. (Scobey) Hartley | | Officer/Director | | 02/14/2005 | | 2/20/2007 |
5 | | H. S. (Scobey) Hartley | | Officer/Director | | 02/14/2006 | | 2/20/2007 |
4 | | H. S. (Scobey) Hartley | | Officer/Director | | 03/20/2006 | | 05/05/2006 |
4 | | H. S. (Scobey) Hartley | | Officer/Director | | 04/21/2006 | | 05/05/2006 |
4 | | H. S. (Scobey) Hartley | | Officer/Director | | 04/24/2006 | | 05/05/2006 |
4 | | H. S. (Scobey) Hartley | | Officer/Director | | 04/25/2006 | | 05/05/2006 |
4 | | H. S. (Scobey) Hartley | | Officer/Director | | 04/26/2006 | | 05/05/2006 |
4 | | H. S. (Scobey) Hartley | | Officer/Director | | 05/01/2006 | | 05/05/2006 |
5 | | Joanne Finnerty | | Officer | | 02/14/2005 | | 2/20/2007 |
5 | | Joanne Finnerty | | Officer | | 02/14/2006 | | 2/20/2007 |
4 | | Joanne Finnerty | | Officer | | 03/20/2006 | | 05/05/2006 |
4 | | Joanne Finnerty | | Officer | | 05/01/2006 | | 05/05/2006 |
5 | | Ludwig Gierstorfer | | Director | | 02/14/2005 | | 2/21/2007 |
5 | | JED Oil Inc. | | > 10% Owner | | 02/14/2005 | | 2/21/2007 |
5 | | Frank Mason | | > 10% Owner | | 02/14/2005 | | 2/21/2007 |
5 | | Heller 2002 Trust | | > 10% Owner | | 02/14/2005 | | outstanding |
5 | | Heller 2002 Trust | | > 10% Owner | | 02/14/2005 | | outstanding |
5 | | 2004 Kuhne Family Trust | | > 10% Owner | | 02/14/2005 | | 2/21/2007 |
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Executive Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
The Compensation Committee has responsibility for reviewing and making recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to the Company’s overall executive compensation policy, including such items as (i) the annual base salary, annual bonus, and annual and long-term equity-based or other incentives of each corporate officer, including the CEO; (ii) corporate goals and objectives relevant to each executive officer’s compensation, evaluate each executive officer's performance in light of those goals and objectives, and recommend each executive officer's compensation level based on this evaluation, which recommendation will be subject to approval by the full Board; and (iii) any other matter, such as severance agreements, change in control agreements, or special or supplemental executive benefits, within the Committee's authority.
The overall compensation policy, which is applicable to JMG executive officers, is to position the aggregate of the compensation components at a level commensurate with the Company’s size and performance relative to similar companies. The Compensation Committee seeks to make compensation decisions consistent with the long-term growth and performance objectives of the Company. The Compensation Committee implements its compensation policy in a manner designed to maximize shareholder benefit by aligning the interests of employees with the interests of shareholders through the award of stock options.
The Company’s executive compensation program currently consists primarily of salary and incentive awards in the form of stock options. The Compensation Committee believes that stock options awarded under the JMG equity compensation plan provide the most useful incentive to encourage executive officers to maximize productivity and efficiency because the value of such options relates to the Company’s stock price. Awards under the equity compensation plan have the effect of more closely aligning the interests of the Company’s employees with its shareholders, while at the same time offering an attractive vehicle for the recruitment, retention, and compensation of employees.
Summary Compensation and Grants
The following table provides a summary of annual compensation for our executive officers for the period from incorporation on January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2006. We do not have an employment agreement with either of our executive officers.
| | | | | |
| Annual compensation | | Total |
Name and principal position |
Year |
Salary | Bonus | Option Grants (5) |
H. S. (Scobey) Hartley, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (1) |
2006 2005 | $ 127,200 $ 121,000 |
- - |
- 31,722 | $ 127,200 $ 152,722 |
Joseph W. Skeehan, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (1) |
2006 2005 | $ 60,000 - |
- - |
99,314 42,296 | $ 159,314 $ 42,296 |
Joanne R. Finnerty, Chief Financial Officer (2) |
2006 2005 | $ 66,294 $ 43,000 |
- - |
- 31,722 | $ 66,294 $ 74,722 |
David C. Ho, Chief Financial Officer (3) |
2006 2005 | $ 51,720 - |
- - |
19,593 - | $ 71,313 - |
Donald P. Wells, Chief Financial Officer (4) |
2006 2005 | - - |
- - |
90,000 - | $ 99,314 - |
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(5) Mr. Hartley died in June 2006. Mr. Skeehan became acting President and CEO on July 1, 2006 (2) Ms. Finnerty commenced employment in July 2005 and resigned effective June 2006. for 2006 her compensation has been converted from Canadian dollars at an exchange rate of 86.1994:1. (3) Mr. Ho commenced employment on July 1, 2006 and resigned November 14, 2006. His compensation has been converted from Canadian dollars at an exchange rate of 86.1994:1. His options were cancelled upon his resignation. (4) Mr. Well commenced employment in November 2006. He was not compensated for his services until February 2007 and is now compensated at a rate of $6,000 per month. (5) All option grants were made pursuant to the equity compensation plan. The amount presented represents the amount recognizable for financial reporting purposes under Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) 123R. |
Stock options granted during the most recently completed financial year
The following table discloses the grants of options to purchase or acquire shares of common stock to our executive officers during the period indicated. No options were exercised by our executive officers during the year ended December 31, 2006.
OPTION GRANT TABLE
(Options granted in fiscal year 2006)
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| Grant date | Option awards: Number of securities underlying options (1) | Exercise price of option awards | Grant date fair value of option awards |
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Joseph W. Skeehan | 7/1/2006 | 45,000 | $10.75 | $23,512 |
| 12/4/2006 | 45,000 | $2.00 | $75,803 |
Donald P. Wells | 7/1/2006 | 45,000 | $10.75 | $23,512 |
| 12/4/2006 | 45,000 | $2.00 | $75,803 |
Reginald Greenslade. | 7/1/2006 | 60,000 | $10.75 | $31,349 |
| 12/4/2006 | 45,000 | $2.00 | $75,803 |
Thomas J. Jacobsen | 7/1/2006 | 45,000 | $10.75 | $23,512 |
| 12/4/2006 | 45,000 | $2.00 | $75,803 |
Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. | 7/1/2006 | 45,000 | $10.75 | $23,512 |
| 12/4/2006 | 45,000 | $2.00 | $75,803 |
Joanne R. Finnerty | n/a | - | - | - |
David C. Ho | 7/1/2006 | 37,500 | $10.75 | $19,593 |
(1) The options reflected in the table are qualified stock options that are fully vested with the exception of Mr. Ho’s options which vest over a three year period. (2) The grant date fair value is computed in accordance with FAS 123R. |
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Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 2006
The following table sets forth the number and value of securities underlying options held as of December 31, 2006 by each named executive officer.
| | | | |
| Number of shares underlying unexercised options at December 31, 2005 | Option exercise price | Option expiration date |
| Exercisable | Unexercisable |
H. S. (Scobey) Hartley | 30,000 | - | $5.00 | 7/1/2007 |
Joseph W. Skeehan | 40,000 | - | $5.00 | 4/6/2010 |
| 45,000 | - | $10.75 | 7/1/2011 |
| 45,000 | - | $2.00 | 12/4/2011 |
Donald P. Wells | 30,000 | - | $5.00 | 4/6/2010 |
| 45,000 | - | $10.75 | 7/1/2011 |
| 45,000 | - | $2.00 | 12/4/2011 |
Joanne R. Finnerty | - | - | - | - |
David C. Ho | - | - | - | - |
Compensation of Directors
Directors do not receive compensation for service on the board of directors. We reimburse our directors for their out-of-pocket costs, including travel and accommodations, relating to their attendance at any board of directors meeting. Directors are entitled to participate in our equity compensation plan.
Director compensation in 2006
| | | |
| Fees earned or paid in cash | Option Awards | Total |
Reginald Greenslade. (1) | n/a | $ 107,329 | $ 107,329 |
Thomas J. Jacobsen (2) | n/a | $ 99,492 | $ 99,492 |
Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. (3) | n/a | $ 99,492 | $ 99,492 |
(1) Mr. Greenslade received 60,000 stock options exercisable for $10.75 per share on July 1, 2006 and 45,000 stock options exercisable for $2.0 per share on December 4, 2006. The grant date fair value for each in accordance with FAS 123R is $0.52248 and $1.68845, respectively. (2) Mr. Jacobsen received 45,000 stock options exercisable for $10.75 per share on July 1, 2006 and 45,000 stock options exercisable for $2.0 per share on December 4, 2006. The grant date fair value for each in accordance with FAS 123R is $0.52248 and $1.68845, respectively. (3) Dr. Sandler received 45,000 stock options exercisable for $10.75 per share on July 1, 2006 and 45,000 stock options exercisable for $2.0 per share on December 4, 2006. The grant date fair value for each in accordance with FAS 123R is $0.52248 and $1.68845, respectively. |
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Equity compensation plan
Our board of directors and stockholders approved our equity compensation plan in August 2004. We have authorized a total of 10% of the number of shares outstanding for issuance under this plan. For the purposes of this calculation, the number of shares outstanding includes securities such as warrants. A total of 925,176 shares of common stock are authorized for grant of which 899,166 options have been granted under the plan to officers, directors, employees and consultants. Options issued to directors are fully vested upon date of grant and expire five years from the date of issuance.
Under the equity compensation plan, employees, non-employee members of the board of directors and consultants may be awarded stock options to purchase shares of common stock. Options may be incentive stock options designed to satisfy the requirements of Section 422 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, or non-statutory stock options which do not meet those requirements. If options expire or are terminated, then the underlying shares will again become available for awards under the equity compensation plan.
The equity compensation plan is administered by the compensation committee of the board of directors. This committee has complete discretion to:
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determine who should receive an award;
·
determine the type, number, vesting requirements and other features and conditions of an award;
·
interpret the equity compensation plan; and
·
make all other decisions relating to the operation of the equity compensation plan.
The exercise price for non-statutory and incentive stock options granted under the equity compensation plan may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the common stock on the option grant date. The compensation committee may also accept the cancellation of outstanding options in return for a grant of new options for the same or a different number of shares at the same or a different exercise price.
If there is a change in our control, an unvested award will immediately become fully exercisable as to all shares subject to an award. A change in control includes:
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a merger or consolidation after which our then current stockholders own less than 50% of the surviving corporation;
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a sale of all or substantially all of our assets; or
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an acquisition of 50% or more of our outstanding stock by a person other than a corporation owned by our stockholders in substantially the same proportions as their stock ownership in us.
In the event of a merger or other reorganization, outstanding stock options will be subject to the agreement of merger or reorganization, which may provide for:
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the assumption of outstanding awards by the surviving corporation or its parent;
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their continuation by us if we are the surviving corporation;
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accelerated vesting; or
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settlement in cash followed by cancellation of outstanding awards.
The board of directors may amend or terminate the equity compensation plan at any time. Amendments are subject to stockholder approval to the extent required by applicable laws and regulations. The equity compensation plan will continue in effect unless otherwise terminated by the board of directors.
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Equity compensation plan information as of March 30 2007 |
Plan category | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans |
Equity compensation plan | 899,166 | $6.38 | 26,010 |
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
and Related Stockholder Matters
The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of March 30, 2007, by:
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each of our executive officers and directors;
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all executive officers and directors as a group; and
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each person who is known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our outstanding common stock.
As of March 30, 2007, there were 5,188,409 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. Shares of common stock not outstanding but deemed beneficially owned because an individual has the right to acquire the shares of common stock within 60 days, are treated as outstanding when determining the amount and percentage of common stock owned by that individual and by all directors and executive officers as a group. The address of each executive officer and director is 180 South Lake Ave., Seventh Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101. The address of other beneficial owners is set forth below.
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Name of beneficial owner | | Number of Shares beneficially owned | | Percentage of shares outstanding |
Executive officers and directors: | | | | |
Joseph W. Skeehan | | 138,908 | (1) | 2.68% |
Donald P. Wells | | 120,000 | (2) | 2.31% |
Reginald Greenslade. | | 120,000 | (3) | 2.31% |
Thomas J. Jacobsen | | 262,391 | (4) | 5.06% |
Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. | | 176,625 | (5) | 3.39% |
Justin W. Yorke | | - | | - |
All executive officers and directors as a group (6 persons) | | 817,924 | | 15.77% |
Stockholders owning 5% or more: | | | | |
Heller 2002 Trust Fred Heller, Trustee 1700 Coronet Drive Reno, Nevada 89509 | | 1,069,358 | (6) | 19.4% |
2004 Kuhne Family Trust Jay Kuhne, Trustee 79935 Double Eagle La Quinta, California 92253 | | 506,250 | (7) | 9.5% |
John P. McGrain 233 South Orange Grove Pasadena, CA 91105 | | 476,562 | (8) | 8.92% |
(1) Includes 130,000 shares of common stock underlying stock options, 4,454 shares of common stock and 4,454 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants at $5.00 per share. (2) Includes 120,000 shares of common stock underlying stock options. (3) Includes 120,000 shares of common stock underlying stock options. |
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(4) Includes 120,000 shares of common stock underlying stock options, 69,633 shares of common stock, 57,133 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants at $5.00 per share, 3,125 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants at $6.00 per share and 12,500 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants at $4.25 per share. (5) Includes 120,000 shares of common stock underlying stock options, 26,375 shares of common stock, 10,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants at $5.00 per share, 6,250 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants at $6.00 per share and 25,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants at $4.25 per share. (6) Information based on Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on February 28, 2006. Includes 189,920 shares of common stock underlying warrants issuable upon the exercise at $5.00 per share and 225,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants at $4.25. (7) Information based on Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on August 8, 2005. Includes 225,000 shares of common stock underlying warrants issuable upon the exercise at $4.25 per share and 56,250 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants at $6.00. Jay Kuhne is the trustee for the Jay Kuhne Family Trust. (8) Includes 206,250 shares of common stock underlying warrants issuable upon the exercise at $4.25 per share and 51,562 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants at $6.00. |
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
This section describes the transactions we have engaged in with persons who were our directors or officers at the time of the transaction, and persons or entities known by us to be the beneficial owners of 5% or more of our common stock since our incorporation on July 16, 2004.
Business Relationships with JED and Enterra
Agreement of Business Principles
We terminated the 2nd Amended and Restated Agreement of Business Principles with JED and Enterra Energy Trust effective September 28, 2006. Under the agreement, effective August 1, 2004, JED and Enterra offered farm-outs to us of exploratory drilling prospects, and we offered farm-outs to JED of developed drilling prospects from Enterra and us. The agreement contemplated that we would pursue exploratory drilling, JED would pursue development drilling, and Enterra would pursue developed and producing assets. Under the agreement, if we accepted a farm-in, we would pay all of the exploration drilling costs and would earn 70%, or a mutually agreeable percentage, of the interest in the producing zones of the wells we drilled. Under our farm-outs to JED, JED agreed to pay all of the drilling costs and would earn 70%, or a mutually agreeable percentage, of our interest in the producing zones of the wells drilled under the f arm-out. This arrangement provided us with the potential for a carried working interest in new wells for which we would have no costs.
We also agreed that Enterra had the right of first refusal to purchase our interests when we determine that we wish to sell. The agreement provided that the price for our interest was to be the same consideration as offered under abona fidethird party offer, or if there is no such offer, as determined by an independent engineering report prepared by a mutually agreeable independent engineering firm. These arrangements were designed to permit us to concentrate on our business plan of exploratory drilling, possibly provide a buyer for our interests as they are developed and possibly further development drilling in which we may be able to retain a reduced interest at no additional cost to us.
We believe the terms of the 2nd Amended and Restated Agreement of Business Principles were equivalent to those we could obtain from unaffiliated third parties. The agreement required independent engineering evaluations as a basis for the valuation of any purchase of a prospect.
Services Agreements
We entered into a Technical Services Agreement with JED effective January 1, 2004 under which JED provided us with all personnel, office space and equipment on an as needed basis. The agreement provided that JED bill us at its cost, including overhead allocation, for all management, operating, administrative and support services. These services included engineering, geological and geophysical analysis, joint venture land activities, drilling operations, well and facility operations, marketing, corporate and business management, planning and budgeting, finance and treasury functions, accounting functions (including general, production and revenue and joint venture accounting, financial reporting, regulatory filing and reporting, corporate and commodity tax, and internal and joint venture audit), payroll, purchasing, human resources, legal services, insurance and risk management, government and regulatory affairs, computer services and information managemen t, administrative services and record keeping, office services and leasing. Total expenses incurred under this agreement during 2005 were $442,667.
The Technical Services Agreement was terminated and replaced by a Joint Services Agreement at January 1, 2006 and JED continues to provide these services to us. The Joint Services Agreement may be terminated by either party with 30 days notice.
Total expenses incurred under these agreements during 2006 and 2005 was $511,047 and $442,667, respectively.
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Interpersonal Relationships with JED and Enterra
The senior officers and some of the directors of JED, Enterra and JMG have equity ownership in all three entities and hold the following executive positions and/or directorships:
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Thomas J. Jacobsen is a director of JMG and is Chief Executive Officer and a director of JED.
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Reg J. Greenslade is Chairman of the JMG board and is Chairman of JED board.
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Justin W. Yorke is a Director of JED.
Proposed Merger with JED:
JED Oil Inc. (Amex: JDO) (“JED”) and JMG on February 27, 2006 announced they had signed a letter of intent to pursue a possible acquisition of JMG by JED. The proposal would have offered two-thirds of a share of common stock of JED for each share of common stock of JMG. On November 16, 2006, the independent members of JMG’s board decided not to proceed with the transaction.
Conflicts of Interest Policies
All transactions between us and any of our officers, directors, or 5% stockholders must be on terms no less favorable than could be obtained from independent third parties. Our bylaws require that a majority of disinterested directors is required to approve any proposal in which any of our officers or directors have a principal or other interest.
Other than as described in this section, there are no material relationships between us and any of our directors, executive officers or known holders of more than 5% of our common stock.
Principle Accounting Fees and Services
It is the policy of the Company for the Audit Committee to pre-approve all audit, tax and financial advisory services. All services rendered by Hein & Associates LLP were pre-approved by the audit committee in the year ended December 31, 2006. All services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP were pre-approved by the audit committee in the year ended December 31, 2005. The aggregate fees billed by Hein & Associates LLP and Ernst & Young LLP for professional services rendered for the audit of the Company’s financial statements and other services were as follows:
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| Year ended December 31, |
| 2006 | 2005 |
Audit fees | $ 125,000 | $ 171,500 |
Audit related fees | - | $ 30,000 |
Tax fees | - | - |
All other fees | - | - |
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PART IV
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Financial Statements
The following financial statements of the registrant and the Reports of our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm thereon are included herewith in Item 8 above.
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Report of Hein & Associates LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | F-1 | |
Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | F-2 | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005. | | | F-3 | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the period from the date of incorporation on July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004. | | | F-4 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the period from the date of incorporation on July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004. | | | F-5 | |
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the period from the date of incorporation on July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004. | | | F-7 | |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the period from the date of incorporation on July 16, 2004 to December 31, 2004. | | | F-8 | |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. | | | F-9 | |
Financial Statement Schedules
None
Exhibits
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Number | | Exhibit |
2.1 | | Purchase and Sale Agreement between JED Oil (USA) Inc., JMG Exploration, Inc. and Samson Resources Company |
3.1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the registrant * (1) |
3.2 | | By-laws of the registrant * (1) |
3.3 | | Certificate of Designation of the Rights and Preferences of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock |
4.1 | | Specimen of Common stock Certificate * (1) |
4.1 | | Form of Lockup Agreement – Officers and Directors * (1) |
4.3 | | Form of $4.25 Warrant * (1) |
4.4 | | Form of $6.00 Warrant * (1) |
4.5 | | Form of $5.00 Warrant * (1) |
4.6 | | Form of Underwriter’s Warrant Agreement (1) |
10 | | Equity compensation plan * (1) |
10.2 | | Hooligan Draw Farm-in Agreement* (1) |
10.3 | | Cut Bank Farm-in Agreement* (1) |
10.4 | | Fiddler Creek Farm-in Agreement * (1) |
10.5 | | JED Oil Technical Services Agreement, as amended * (1) |
10.6 | | 2nd Amended and Restated Agreement of Business Principles with Enterra Energy Trust, JED Oil Inc. and JMG Exploration, Inc. * (1) |
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10.7 | | Fellows Energy Ltd. Exploration and Development and Conveyance Agreement * (1) |
10.8 | | Fellows Energy Ltd. Promissory Note * (1) |
10.9 | | Fellows Energy Ltd. General Security Agreement * (1) |
10.10 | | Candak Farm-in Agreement * (1) |
10.11 | | Myrtle Beach Farm-in Agreement * (1) |
10.12 | | Bluffton Farm-in Agreement * (1) |
10.13 | | Pinedale – Jonah Farm-in Agreement * (1) |
10.14 | | Pinedale – Desert Mining, Inc. Agreement * (1) |
10.15 | | Termination Agreement dated January 1, 2006 relating to JED Oil Technical Services Agreement, as amended (1) |
10.16 | | Joint Services Agreement between JMG Exploration Inc. and JED Oil Inc. dated January 1, 2006 (2) |
14.1 | | Code of Business Conduct* (2) |
23.1 | | Consent of Hein & Associates LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
23.2 | | Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
31.1 | | Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
31.2 | | Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.1 | | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.2 | | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
* Management contract |
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s registration statement on Form SB-2 (333-120082) (2) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-K for December 31, 2005. (3) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-k filed February 5, 2007. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, JMG Exploration Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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May 16, 2007 | | JMG Exploration Inc. | | |
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| | By: | | /s/ Joseph W. Skeehan | | |
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| | | | Joseph W. Skeehan | | |
| | | | Chief Executive Officer | | |
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on May 16, 2007.
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Signature | Title |
/s/ Joseph W. Skeehan |
Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director (principal executive officer) |
Joseph W. Skeehan |
/s/ Donald P. Wells | Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) |
Donald P. Wells |
/s/ Reginald Greenslade | Chairman and Director |
Reginald Greenslade |
/s/ Thomas J. Jacobsen | Director |
Thomas J. Jacobsen |
/s/ Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. | Director |
Reuben Sandler, Ph.D. |
/s/ Justin W. Yorke | Director
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Justin W. Yorke |
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Exhibit Index
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Number | | Exhibit |
2.1 | | Purchase and Sale Agreement between JED Oil (USA) Inc., JMG Exploration, Inc. and Samson Resources Company |
3.1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the registrant |
3.2 | | By-laws of the registrant |
3.3 | | Certificate of Designation of the Rights and Preferences of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock |
4.1 | | Specimen of Common stock Certificate |
4.1 | | Form of Lockup Agreement – Officers and Directors |
4.3 | | Form of $4.25 Warrant |
4.4 | | Form of $6.00 Warrant |
4.5 | | Form of $5.00 Warrant |
4.6 | | Form of Underwriter’s Warrant Agreement |
10 | | Equity compensation plan |
10.2 | | Hooligan Draw Farm-in Agreement |
10.3 | | Cut Bank Farm-in Agreement |
10.4 | | Fiddler Creek Farm-in Agreement |
10.5 | | JED Oil Technical Services Agreement, as amended |
10.6 | | 2nd Amended and Restated Agreement of Business Principles with Enterra Energy Trust, JED Oil Inc. and JMG Exploration, Inc. |
10.7 | | Fellows Energy Ltd. Exploration and Development and Conveyance Agreement |
10.8 | | Fellows Energy Ltd. Promissory Note |
10.9 | | Fellows Energy Ltd. General Security Agreement |
10.10 | | Candak Farm-in Agreement |
10.11 | | Myrtle Beach Farm-in Agreement |
10.12 | | Bluffton Farm-in Agreement |
10.13 | | Pinedale – Jonah Farm-in Agreement |
10.14 | | Pinedale – Desert Mining, Inc. Agreement |
10.15 | | Termination Agreement dated January 1, 2006 relating to JED Oil Technical Services Agreement, as amended |
10.16 | | Joint Services Agreement between JMG Exploration Inc. and JED Oil Inc. dated January 1, 2006 |
14.1 | | Code of Business Conduct |
23.1 | | Consent of Hein & Associates LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
23.2 | | Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
31.1 | | Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
31.2 | | Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.1 | | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.2 | | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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JMG Exploration, Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2006