GIDDINGS ASSETS
NOTES TO STATEMENTS OF REVENUE AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017, 2016 AND 2015
1. | BACKGROUND AND ORGANIZATION |
The accompanying statements of revenues and direct operating expenses (the “Statements”) reflect the operations of certain oil and natural gas properties (the “Giddings Assets”) currently owned by EnerVest Energy Institutional FundXI-A, L.P., EnerVest Energy Institutional FundXI-B, L.P., EnerVest Energy Institutional FundXI-WI, L.P., EnerVest Holding, L.P. and EnerVest WachoviaCo-Investment Partnership, L.P., (together the “Giddings Entities”) which are being sold as part of a purchase and sale agreement between the Giddings Entities and TPG Pace Energy Parent LLC (the “Contribution”).
Although the Giddings Entities are not under common control, each are managed by the same managing general partner, EnerVest, Ltd. (“EnerVest”). The accompanying statements have therefore been presented on a combined basis for reporting purposes.
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of Presentation –The Giddings Entities did not prepare separate stand-alone historical financial statements for the Giddings Assets during the periods presented. Complete financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America are not available or practicable to produce for the Giddings Assets. Accordingly, the accompanying Statements present the revenues and direct operating expenses of the Giddings Assets on an accrual basis of accounting in lieu of the financial statements required under Rule 3–05 of Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) Regulation S–X. Certain costs such as depreciation, depletion, and amortization, accretion of asset retirement obligations, general and administrative expenses, interest and income taxes are omitted. This financial information is not intended to be a complete presentation of the revenues and expenses of the Giddings Assets and may not be representative of future operations due to changes in the business and the exclusion of the omitted information.
Use of Estimates—The preparation of the Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues and direct operating expenses. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Actual results may differ from the estimates.
Revenue Recognition—Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (“NGL”) revenues are recognized when production is sold to a purchaser at fixed or determinable prices, when delivery has occurred and title has transferred and collectability of the revenue is reasonably assured. The Giddings Entities follow the sales method of accounting for revenues. Under this method of accounting, revenues are recognized based on volumes sold, which may differ from the volume which are entitled based on the Giddings Assets’ working interest. There were no material gas imbalances during the periods presented.
Direct Operating Expenses—Direct operating expenses are recognized when incurred and include (a) lease operating expenses, which consist of gathering and processing expenses, lifting costs, lease and well repairs and maintenance, and other field expenses; and (b) production taxes.
3. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
The Giddings Assets’ are collateral to various credit facilities of the Giddings Entities.
The activity of the Giddings Assets may become subject to potential claims and litigation in the normal course of operations. While the ultimate impact of any proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Giddings Entities’ management is currently not aware of any legal or other contingencies that would have a material effect on the Statements.
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