FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the statements contained in this prospectus, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” and other words of similar import, are “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
SELECTED ANNUAL FINANCIAL DATA
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 | |
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Revenues | | $ | 172,699 | | $ | 38,344 | | $ | 468,022 | | $ | 355,628 | | $ | 426,601 | |
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Loss from Operations | | | (4,899,905 | ) | | (3,116,914 | ) | | (2,414,700 | ) | | (3,012,759 | ) | | (2,881,129 | ) |
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NET LOSS CHARGEABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | | | (5,344,570 | ) | | (3,677,821 | ) | | (2,645,316 | ) | | (3,180,866 | ) | | (2,911,971 | ) |
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Basic and Diluted loss per common share | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.18 | ) | | (0.21 | ) |
Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 41,646,844 | | | 31,938,926 | | | 22,580,526 | | | 17,426,561 | | | 13,655,960 | |
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Working Capital (deficit) | | $ | (1,413,761 | ) | $ | 1,624,848 | | $ | (1,266,584 | ) | $ | (723,960 | ) | $ | (1,083,108 | ) |
Capital Expenditure (deficit) | | | (2,889,993 | ) | | 2,973,424 | | | 147,002 | | | (5,250 | ) | | (999,170 | ) |
Long Term Liabilities | | | 134,696 | | | 725,604 | | | 255,793 | | | 183,345 | | | 81,292 | |
Stockholders' Equity | | | 3,145,449 | | | 4,660,190 | | | (317,101 | ) | | 367,388 | | | 84,737 | |
Total Assets | | | 5,209,322 | | | 7,282,662 | | | 1,480,294 | | | 1,424,966 | | | 1,568,939 | |
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)
| | Nine months ended | |
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| | March 31, | | March 31, | |
| | 2006 | | 2005 | |
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Revenues | | $ | 329,052 | | $ | 148,693 | |
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Loss from operations | | $ | (4,402,573 | ) | $ | (3,282,223 | ) |
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Net loss chargeable to common shareholders | | $ | (5,793,977 | ) | $ | (3,681,256 | ) |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share | | $ | (0.14 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 42,468,964 | | | 41,498,372 | |
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Working capital (deficit) | | $ | (2,818,269 | ) | $ | (349,925 | ) |
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Long term liabilities | | $ | _ | | $ | 173,164 | |
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Stockholders equity | | $ | 2,513,937 | | $ | 4,068,923 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 5,704,728 | | $ | 6,277,270 | |
| | Quarter Ended | |
2006 | | September 30 | | December 31 | | March 31 | | June 30 | | Total | |
Revenue | | $ | 87,410 | | $ | 107,408 | | $ | 134,234 | | | | | $ | $329,052 | |
Gross profit (loss) | | | (606,083 | ) | | (472,506) | ) | | (107,544) | ) | | | | | (1,186,143 | ) |
Loss from operations | | | (1,385,086 | ) | | (1,372,752 | ) | | (1,645,635 | ) | | | | | (4,402,573 | ) |
Net loss | | | (1,444,032 | ) | | (1,477,161 | ) | | (2,792,584 | ) | | | | | (5,711,977 | ) |
Basic and diluted loss per common share | | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | | | | (0.14 | |
| | Quarter Ended | |
2005 | | September 30 | | December 31 | | March 31 | | June 30 | | Total | |
Revenue | | $ | 66,156 | | $ | 54,535 | | $ | 28,002 | | $ | 24,006 | | $ | 172,699 | |
Gross profit (loss) | | | (129,429 | ) | | (166,058 | ) | | (238,025 | ) | | (642,318 | ) | | (1,175,830 | ) |
Loss from operations | | | (965,774 | ) | | (1,251,722 | ) | | (1,064,726 | ) | | (1,617,683 | ) | | (4,899,905 | ) |
Net loss | | | (1,019,675 | ) | | (1,476,195 | ) | | (1,084,191 | ) | | (1,636,064 | ) | | (5,216,125 | ) |
Basic and diluted loss per common share | | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.13 | |
| | Quarter Ended | |
2004 | | September 30 | | December 31 | | March 31 | | June 30 | | Total | |
Revenue | | $ | -- | | $ | 24,027 | | $ | -- | | $ | 14,317 | | $ | 38,344 | |
Gross profit (loss) | | | -- | | | (25,687 | ) | | (42,522 | ) | | (100,647 | ) | | (168,856 | ) |
Loss from operations | | | (4,479,717 | ) | | (321,097 | ) | | (1,290,726 | ) | | 2,974,626 | | | (3,116,914 | ) |
Net loss | | | (4,518,720 | ) | | (647,551 | ) | | (1,348,774 | ) | | 3,024,002 | | | (3,491,043 | ) |
Basic and diluted loss per common share | | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | 1.00 | | | (0.13 | ) |
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Supplemental Oil and Gas Information (Unaudited)
Capitalized Costs
Capitalized costs incurred in property acquisition, exploration, and development activities as of March 31, 2006 are as follows:
Total capitalized: | | | |
Proved properties | | $ | 786,084 | |
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Unproved properties | | $ | 4,133,609 | |
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Less accumulated depletion | | | (117,913 | ) |
Net capitalized costs | | $ | 4,801,780 | |
Costs incurred in oil and gas producing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:
| | 2006 | | 2005 | |
Property acquisition costs | | | | | |
Proved | | $ | 69,259 | | | -0- | |
Unproved | | | 13,329 | | | -0- | |
Exploration costs | | | 931,711 | | | -0- | |
Development costs | | | 607,175 | | | -0- | |
Results of operations for oil and gas producing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:
| | 2006 | | 2005 | |
Oil and gas sales | | $ | 329,052 | | | 28,002 | |
Production costs | | | 488,788 | | | 36,211 | |
Exploration costs | | | 6,101 | | | 43,640 | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 231,000 | | | 80,602 | |
Gain on sale of oil and gas properties | | | 361,193 | | | -0- | |
Capitalized costs incurred in property acquisition, exploration, and development activities as of June 30, 2005 (fiscal year end) are as follows:
Total capitalized - unproved properties | | $ | 4,072,503 | |
Less accumulated depletion | | | -0- | |
Net capitalized costs | | $ | 4,072,503 | |
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Costs incurred in oil and gas producing activities for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
Property acquisition costs | | | | | |
Proved | | $ | 69,259 | | | -0- | |
Unproved | | | 13,329 | | | -0- | |
Exploration costs | | | 931,711 | | | -0- | |
Development costs | | | 607,175 | | | -0- | |
Results of operations for oil and gas producing activities for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
Oil and gas sales | | $ | 52,008 | | | -0- | |
Production costs | | | 271,337 | | | -0- | |
Exploration costs | | | -0- | | | -0- | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | -0- | | | -0- | |
Gain on sale of oil and gas properties | | | -0- | | | -0- | |
Results of operations for oil and gas producing activities | | | (219,329 | ) | | -0- | |
NO OIL AND GAS RESERVE DATA
We do not have a report from an independent petroleum engineer. We have not made any internal estimates of proved developed and undeveloped reserves. The determination of oil and gas reserve quantities involves numerous estimates which are highly complex and interpretive. Such estimates are subject to continuing reevaluation. Reserve quantities may change as additional information becomes available. We expect to have a report from an independent petroleum engineer completed during the calendar year 2006. We did not sell any gas in fiscal 2005 or 2006.
We will pay for the cost of registering the shares of common stock in this offering. We will not receive proceeds from the sale of our shares by the Selling Stockholders. However, we may receive proceeds of up to $6,610,000 from the exercise of the warrants overlying some of the common stock only if Cornell utilizes the cash method exercise. We will use such proceeds for general corporate purposes and working capital in connection with our oil and gas operations. We will use the proceeds of the debenture for general corporate purposes and working capital in connection with our oil and gas operations.
Examples of the Use of Proceeds:
| | | | Warrant Proceeds (if any)(**) | | | |
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Source: | | Debenture | | Minimum | | Maximum | | | |
| | Proceeds (*) | | Proceeds | | Proceeds | | Use | |
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Debenture #1 | | $ | 1,800,000 (received) | | | | | | | | | General corporate | |
Debenture#2 | | $ | 1,820,000 (received) | | | | | | | | | purposes and | |
Debenture #3 | | $ | 1,820,000 (expected)((***) | | | | | | | | | working capital | |
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Warrant #1 | | | | | | -0- | | $ | 2,387,500 | | | General corporate | |
Warrant #2 | | | | | | -0- | | $ | 2,502,500 | | | purposes and | |
Warrant #3 | | | | | | -0- | | $ | 1,720,000 | | | working capital | |
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(*) | Net of a 9% fee we pay to an affiliate of Cornell. |
(**) | There is no assurance than any warrants will be exercised. |
(***) | Expected upon effectiveness of the registration statement. |
Descriptors.
HDY | “Hyperdynamics Corporation” is the company listed on the American Stock Exchange. |
HYDR | “HYD Resources” is the name of a business segment of HDY that is composed of our oil and gas operations in Louisiana. |
HYD | “HYD Resources Corporation” owns drilling rigs, a workover rig and drilling equipment. HYD is in our HYDR business segment. We own HYD. |
TPC | “Trendsetter Production Company” is an authorized oil and gas operator in Louisiana. TPC is in our HYDR business segment. We own TPC. |
SCS | “SCS Corporation” is engaged in oil and gas exploration activities located offshore Guinea, West Africa. We own SCS. SCS is also the name of a business segment of HDY that is composed of our oil and gas exploration activity in Guinea. |
SCSG | “SCS Guinea SARL” is a Guinea limited liability company located in Conakry, Guinea. We own 65% of SCSG, which was formed to manage the business associated with SCS's farmed out 2002 Oil and Gas Production and Sharing Agreement with the government of the Republic of Guinea. |
Introduction.
Hyperdynamics Corporation (“Hyperdynamics”) is a Delaware corporation. At inception we were a value added reseller of computer hardware and software. Our business plan was to develop into a complete service provider of integrated information technology services. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001, we began to offer our Integrated Technology Service Provider (ITSP) product, a bundled service offering for clients who wished to outsource their information technology department in addition to receiving Internet service. We discontinued this integrated service beginning in fiscal year 2002, about a year after acquiring our subsidiary, SCS Corporation (“SCS”). When we acquired SCS, we decided to implement a dramatic change in our business plan. SCS quickly became our only operating subsidiary. In the summer of 2001, months after the SCS acquisition, we began offering products and services targeted specifically to the oil and gas industry such as seismic data management services, customized geological workstations, and data transcription services. Additionally, SCS's management had years of experience which included both oil and gas exploration and the provision of seismic data management services to the oil and gas industry. In 2002, SCS got the opportunity to become involved in an exploration project offshore of the Republic of Guinea, West Africa (“Guinea”). Additionally in 2004, we began exploration and production activities in Louisiana, USA through our business segment HYD Resources (“HYDR”).
In 2005, a misunderstanding arose in connection with our Guinea exploration project. We believe that the Guinea exploration project dispute will be resolved favorably and we have received a letter from the Guinea government to that effect. We believe that the Guinea exploration project misunderstanding will be resolved favorably.
In 2004, we started a new subsidiary, HYD Resources Corporation (“HYD”) which owns drilling rigs, a workover rig and drilling equipment. We drill oil wells in proven areas within the United States. Thus far all of our drilling activity has occurred in Louisiana. Our primary goal for HYDR is to cost effectively generate domestic production revenues.
We continue to use our seismic data management or NuData (sm) services in house. In fiscal 2005, we copied all the vintage data of the Republic of Guinea from nine track data tapes to DVD. This software continues to meet our in-house data management requirements. Our seismic data management capabilities facilitate the further analysis and use of the data acquired pursuant to the needs of our exploration work programs.
Current Focus and Direction of Business Plan.
Our current business focuses are offshore oil and gas exploration and exploitation in Guinea, and onshore production in Louisiana.
Production and Sharing Agreement for Exploration Territory Offshore The Republic of Guinea. In early 2002, SCS management, in association with USOil Corporation of Houston, Texas (“USOil”) began to evaluate the viability of USOil's oil and gas concession off the coast of The Republic of Guinea, West Africa (“Guinea”). After SCS's review of older seismic data collected from that concession, we decided that the concession provided a good business opportunity. We negotiated an agreement with USOil to revitalize the then dormant 1995 Production and Sharing Agreement that USOil still had in effect with Guinea. We proposed to perform a regional seismic data acquisition across the concession using modern digital technology. USOil agreed to the proposal and the Government of Guinea was amenable to our proposal and issued permits. SCS proceeded in 2002 to acquire one thousand kilometers of regional two dimensional (“2D”) seismic lines. In December 2002 USOil negotiated a new Production and Sharing Agreement (“2002 PSA”) with Guinea. USOil farmed out 100% of the rights and obligations of this agreement to SCS. The 2002 PSA gives rights for exploration and production across the concession of approximately sixteen million (16,000,000) acres. In November 2003, SCS acquired another four thousand kilometers of 2D seismic. We performed our exploration work in Africa under Guinea's Hydrocarbon Development Program, which was instituted by President Lansana Conte. During fiscal 2004 we accomplished critical exploration work: a 4000 kilometer 2D seismic data shoot, the processing of the seismic data acquired, and the evaluation of that data and data that had been acquired in the past.
Until SCS began the exploration program, the geological information relating to offshore Guinea was scant. The first exploration activity in our concession area occurred in the 1970s. The technology available for data acquisition and processing at that time did not reveal geological information with great precision. The area was not considered as attractive as other areas which more clearly evidenced hydrocarbon systems using contemporaneous technology and which were easier to explore and develop. Accordingly, very little additional exploration work occurred on the concession until we began our work in 2002. The general economic environment has changed dramatically since the 1970s. Today, oil is more scarce and the price of oil is the highest it has ever been. Exploration and development is occurring in certain areas around the world that were previously not explored because the cost was perceived to exceed the potential benefits, and offshore Guinea had been viewed as an area such as this for many years based on old geological and geophysical data. We conducted our surveys using modern technology which more accurately depicts the geological character of the area. The geological work that we and our vendors have performed supports our plan to begin drilling exploration wells.
The regional 2D seismic acquired in 2002 included about 1,000 kilometers of new data, which we reevaluated during 2004. We used the information from this regional data shoot to design a more detailed 2D coverage of a 4,000 kilometer grid and we acquired the additional data. During 2004, we completed the processing and interpretation of this additional 4,000 kilometers of seismic data. This fulfilled our work obligation under the initial exploration phase of the 2002 PSA.
The interpretation and analysis of this data kept us in full compliance with our required work under the 2002 PSA and began our strategy to exceed minimum requirements in support of our commitment to a hydrocarbon discovery. We continued our analyses with new and better methods into 2005. This work is continually providing us with growing evidence in the form of documented direct hydrocarbon indicators.
In 2004, after completion of the initial processing and reprocessing of our newly acquired 4,000 kilometers of digital 2D data, we were able to determine, through intense detailed analysis and mapping procedures, the existence of direct hydrocarbon indicators, including many noted gas seeps sourcing from the ocean floor in our coverage area. Based on this and the other geological and geophysical analysis, we contracted TDI-Brooks International (“TDI”) to perform an extensive geochemical analysis. In 2004 we obtained a permit from the government of Guinea and the geochemical work program began offshore Guinea in 2004. A total of 57 core samples were acquired and delivered back to TDI's laboratory at College Station, Texas and an analysis was completed in August 2004. The results of the coring program added additional evidence supporting our plan to drill our first exploration wells.
In addition to the geochemical analysis, we had originally planned to implement a three dimensional (“3D”) survey in early 2004. We decided to defer the 3D survey because we desired to first perform further analysis of our data in order to design a more efficient program which would concentrate our efforts on the most prospective areas in the concession. We contracted with internationally known Petroleum Geo-Services (“PGS”) to perform a third party detailed and comprehensive analysis and interpretation of all our seismic data which PGS began in July 2004, and PGS presented its preliminary report to us in August 2004 revealing significant corroborating evidence of hydrocarbons, but most importantly it clearly expressed agreement with our view that there is a well defined working petroleum system across the concession in Guinea. PGS gave us their completed report in December 2004. This report supported our work, giving us additional corroborating evidence to go forward with drilling in Guinea. One of the main issues with regard to determining the next step was the corroborating evidence of the size of the drilling targets. This confirmed our belief that the next step should be drilling our first exploration wells as opposed to spending any more time and money on 3D seismic. Due to the size of the structures, we determined that we would gain much more by simply spending the money to drill. In January 2005, we began looking at ways to put together drilling operations. Additionally, we stepped up our communications and negotiations with potential oil company working interest partners and drilling companies, and we began work to contract drilling platforms to use to drill our exploration wells. We refined their work during the first half of 2005and we focused on four targets in shallow to medium depth water. We also developed a multi channel strategy to drill wells faster. The first channel is to partner with oil companies on a working interest basis. The second is to raise significant private funds and to contract directly with a drilling company and drilling platform vendors ourselves. The third strategy was to contract with turn key offshore drilling companies whereby we would direct the drilling operations of the contractor. We made progress toward this goal and in June 2005, we sent a request for a drilling permit to Guinea, through USOil. The request was to obtain a permit to drill as many as four exploration wells offshore Guinea. In July 2005 we received a notice from USOil which alleged that the 2002 PSA had been canceled by the government of Guinea. We disagreed totally with that and filed suit against USOil in July 2005. We immediately began working diligently to clear up this misunderstanding with the Government of Guinea. In August 2005, we hired Mr. Famourou Kourouma as our new Vice President of Guinea Affairs (we do not consider this to be an executive officer position ). Famourou Kourouma was born and raised in Guinea. He began his work for us in Guinea in August 2005 with the goal being to get us back into a position to begin our Guinea drilling program. Through Famourou Kourouma's many meetings and contacts with business and government officials, including two separate meetings with the Head of State, support for our issues was sincerely expressed by the government. In September 2005, Kent Watts, our president, arrived in Guinea to meet with government officials who told Kent Watts that the government of Guinea had not terminated PSA. The Secretary General Son Excelence of Guinea, Mr. Fode Bangoura, told us that he was pleased to discuss our issues and that he was very encouraged and believed that we were the right company for the work. Fode Bangoura then said that he will begin by reviewing everything in detail and he would discuss the information with the minister committee and a proposal from the President will be submitted to the National Assembly for approval.
In December 2005, Famourou Kourouma reported that someone in Guinea may have misinformed the government about who was doing exploration work that we had actually performed. Famourou Kourouma reported that we have the support of Guinea ministers, politicians and President Lansana Conte to begin our drilling program. The Guinea government now understands the rights we have and the work we have done. We need to obtain a drilling permit form the government of Guinea. We can report that we have had conversations with Guinea government officials which appear to us to suggest that the government looks favorably on our desire to start drilling. We have received a letter encouraging dialog form the government of Guinea. However, we have not obtained a written drilling permit yet. The letter dated December 5, 2005 from the government of Guinea to us, states that the government is currently examining the Sharing and Production Agreement (the “PSA”) and royalties between the Republic of Guinea and SCS Corporation and considers it extremely important, and that the government of Guinea wishes to work as transparently as possible on this in the interest of both countries.
In September 2005, Mr. Kent Watts, CEO ,and Mr. Kourouma, VPGA, had a private meeting at the presidential palace in Conakry, Guinea with the Ministre Secretaire General De La Presidence De La Republique De Guinee, Son Excelence Mr. Fode Bangoura (referred to as the “MSG”). Our issues pertaining to being allowed to continue our work were discussed. First and foremost, the MSG emphatically denied that any termination letter had been generated or authorized by his office. This means that the termination letter forwarded to us by USOil and reported in our Form 8-K was a fake and not valid.
After some additional interpretive dialogue, Mr. Watts and Mr. Kourouma asked the Secretary General, “what could we report as a summary outcome of our meeting together.” Mr. Kourouma reported to Mr. Watts the following substantive interpretation of the Secretary General's response.
“The Secretary General Son Excelence Mr. Fode Bangoura told us that he was pleased to discuss our issues with us and that he was very encouraged and believed that we were the right company for the work. He then said that he will begin by reviewing everything in detail. Then he will discuss the information with the minister committee and a proposal from the President will be submitted to the National Assembly for approval. Once the proposal is approved, the National Assembly will issue a legal approval (“projet de lois”). Then he said that he will inform us of the approval and at that time he will perform all steps necessary to allow us to continue our work.”
Seismic Data Management Services.
In August 2004, we entered into a contract with Texas Geophysical Company (“TGC”) relating to its data from Northern Alaska covering an offshore area of the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (“ANWR”). Under this contract, SCS became the sales agent and seismic data management provider for TGC's ANWR data. TGC has the rights to the only 2D seismic data known to cover this area. Should oil companies license this data, SCS will perform the data processing and will earn associated service revenues and a percentage of the license fees.
Development of SCS NuData(TM) Management System.
In September 2002, we acquired the copyrights and all rights to the source code of the ONYX and ONYXII related conversion and transcription software. The software is instrumental in providing the technical capabilities to handle virtually any type of tape transcription and data conversion service. The ONYX software establishes a major competitive advantage for us as a primary component for our SCS NuData Management System. The ONYX software has been developed over the last five years and we are in the process of completing the latest version of the software to take full advantage of Microsoft's 32 bit Operating Systems such as Windows XP and future 64 bit operating systems. ONYX facilitates over 120 different tape formats including such common formats like SEG A, B, C, or D, Western Code 4.2 and 1, Geocore 4, and Tempest. These formats are converted to the more standard SEG-Y format and then consolidated to DVD. Features of the NuData Management System in addition to the ONYX based conversion capabilities include:
| - | A custom and unique tape tracking system tightly monitoring and managing the transcription process and database to organize and keep track of all the data associated with a particular line or area of seismic data. Bundled services to scan well logs, maps and other related information to PDF format and consolidate such related data on the same disk or DVD as the converted seismic data. |
| - | Strong quality assurance procedures. Data sets are catalogued in the NuData database and then compared to client's database and reconciled to NuData database. |
| - | Once consolidated on DVD, there are many different data management and backup solutions available, for example, online virtual private network (VPN) access established privately or high speed transmission from Hyperdynamics transcription facility to remote sites across high bandwidth capacity connection. |
| - | While we maintain the ability to service third party companies, the primary benefit of our NuData capability is to make our exploration activities significantly more efficient. |
When coupled with our extensive industry experience, the NuData Management System allows us to consolidate our seismic data in ways that save substantial amounts in future data maintenance expenses. We can dramatically enhance our accessibility and utility of our seismic data, thereby enhancing our ability to find new oil and gas reserves faster and at a lower cost. In summary, the NuData Management System makes the data we manage more secure, accessible, manageable, and portable all while saving us significant time and money.
Domestic Oil Field Service and Production.
In April 2004, we acquired our new subsidiary, HYD Resources Corporation. It is our second operating subsidiary with corporate offices located at our home office in Sugar Land, Texas and one field office located in La Salle Parish in Louisiana. HYD Resources Corporation had approximately $375,000 worth of assets, the bulk of which was oil field equipment. At the time of its acquisition, HYD Resources Corporation also had no prior history of operations. HYD Resources Corporation drills oil wells in proven areas within the United States. Thus far, all of our drilling activity is in Louisiana.
In January 2005, Hyperdynamics acquired an inactive company from the former owners of HYD Resources Corporation named Trendsetter Production Company (“TPC”). TPC is an authorized operator in the state of Louisiana. This immediately made us an oil and gas operator.
We evaluate the performance of these two companies (HYD Resources Corporation and Trendsetter Production Company) as a single business unit through our business segment named HYD Resources (“HYDR”).
One of HYDR's activities is the acquisition and repair of oil field equipment. We can then use this equipment to drill for our own oil and gas production, establish production facilities, and maintain our producing wells. Because of our capabilities to drill and operate, we acquired the working interest on 614 acres in Louisiana. We intend to continue to acquire oil leases in known producing areas and drill these leases to increase our own production revenues. We can acquire onshore producing leases with a very low risk and we can enhance the production of wells by working over existing wells. We typically sell a portion of the working interest in our onshore wells.
Since 2005, we have drilled or reworked 16 oil wells on three separate leases. While drilling our first lease known as the J. W. Norris lease, it was determined that significant amounts of high pressure gas existed on the lease. As each well drilled continued to hit additional gas zones, the first twelve wells were left basically shut-in and it was determined that we would need to install a gas gathering system, contract with a pipeline transmission company and then execute a contract with a company to buy our gas. This process to establish a means to sell our gas began in June 2005 and we signed a contract with Tennessee Gas on September 2, 2005. We subsequently delivered our contract to sell our gas with British Petroleum in September 2005. This has enabled us to install a gas gathering system and metering equipment to begin selling our natural gas reserves. We have not yet sold commercial quantities of gas. We began drilling oil wells on the Kelly lease. The first well drilled, Kelly #1 began initially with flow rates of approximately 30 barrels per day in July 2005. This increased to approximately 70 barrels per day in early August and is expected to level out at around 50 barrels per day. We drilled Kelly # 2 which was completed at the end of August 2005. While drilling Kelly #1 and Kelly #2, we discovered new gas zones as well. Since the gas metering equipment for the Norris lease will actually be located on the Kelly lease, we believe that drilling additional gas wells to increase gas production will be much easier and faster once the gas system is completed. During the 12 months ended June 30, 2006, we sold approximately 15,450 barrels of oil (not adjusted to reflect the royalty interest or our fractional ownership of the working interest.
Employees and Independent Contractors.
We currently have 22 full time employees and one part time employee of which 13 people are a part of corporate overhead and three are directly associated with SCS and attributable to the exploration and seismic data management effort. Seven people are focused on our domestic oil field production of which one person is a manager and 6 people are hourly employees working on oil field workover, production, and shop work. Additionally, we use independent contractors to minimize fixed overhead. No employees are represented by a union and we believe that our labor relations are good.
Alliance Partnerships, Key Vendors and Technical Certifications.
Hyperdynamics maintains certifications with Microsoft as a Microsoft Solution Provider and Great Plains Software as an eEnterprise reseller. Our technical capabilities are focused on software development such as our new version of ONYX software that is the part of our NuData (sm) end-to-end seismic data services.
Our oil industry vendors include the following:
Spectrum Geophysical Processing Company (“Spectrum”) provides us with professional data processing services. Spectrum is a member of a UK registered group of companies providing seismic data processing, nonexclusive surveys and electronic data management services to a wide range of international clients. Spectrum has its headquarters in Woking, England, with operational centers in Houston and Cairo.
Petroleum Geophysical Services (“PGS”) provides us with seismic acquisition and independent data interpretation services. PGS provides a broad range of seismic and reservoir services, including data acquisition, processing, interpretation, and field evaluation. PGS also owns and operates four floating production, storage and offloading units (FPSOs). PGS operates on a worldwide basis with headquarters in Oslo, Norway.
TDI-Brooks International (“TDI”) provides us with geochemical core analysis of our concession. TDI is the recognized leader in offshore surface geochemical exploration and heat flow measurement.
Competition.
A large number of companies and individuals engage in drilling for gas and oil, and there is competition for the most desirable prospects. We will encounter intense competition from other companies and other entities in the sale of our oil and gas. We could be competing with numerous gas and oil companies which may have financial resources significantly greater than ours. The quantities of oil and gas that we may produce and deliver may be affected by factors beyond our control, such as the inability of the wells to deliver at the necessary quality and pressure, premature exhaustion of reserves, changes in governmental regulations affecting allowable production and priority allocations, and price limitations imposed by Federal and state regulatory agencies.
Key Customers.
Oil production from our Louisiana properties is purchased by one customer, Plains Marketing LLC.
Research and Development.
We do not expend a material amount on research and development.
Cost of Compliance with Environmental Laws.
Because we are engaged in extracting natural resources, our business is subject to various Federal, state and local provisions regarding the environment. Compliance with environmental laws may necessitate significant capital outlays, affect our earnings potential, and cause material changes in our current and proposed business activities. At the present time, however, the environmental laws do not materially hinder nor adversely affect our business. Capital expenditures relating to environmental control facilities have not been material to our operations since our inception. In 2005, we did one oil well clean up. The cost of the clean up was less than $5,000. We have abided by and are in compliance with the environmental law. There were no clean ups in 2006.
Recent Events.
In August 2005, we hired Mr. Famourou Kourouma as our new Vice President of Guinea Affairs. His task is primarily to interface with the Guinea government. Famourou Kourouma will receive compensation from us in the amount of $2,000 per month and he may also receive between 200,000 and 400,000 options base upon our relations with the government of Guinea.
In October 2005, we established SCS Guinea SARL (SCSG”), a Guinea limited liability company located in Conakry, Guinea. We own 65% of SCSG, which was formed to manage the business associated with SCS's farmed out 2002 Oil and Gas Production and Sharing Agreement with the government of the Republic of Guinea. Mr. Baba Kourouma is the General Manager of SCSG. Baba Kourouma is the brother of Famourou Kourouma. Baba Kourouma is a citizen of Guinea who is an electrical engineer educated in Czechoslovakia. He has owned and managed a trucking business that dealt extensively with the government. He currently holds and manages the contract to manufacture the footwear for the Armed Forces of Guinea.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Description of Oil and Gas Properties--Foreign.
We are engaged in oil and gas operations. In West Africa, offshore Guinea, we are engaged in oil and gas geophysical exploration. We have not yet done any drilling off the coast of Guinea.
[Graphic of Map of Offshore Guinea Oil and Gas Leases]
In 2002, SCS management, in association with USOil began to evaluate the viability of USOil's oil and gas concession off the coast of Guinea. After SCS's review of older seismic data collected from that concession, we decided that the concession provided a good business opportunity. Thus, we negotiated an agreement with USOil to revitalize the then dormant 1995 Production and Sharing Agreement that USOil still had in effect with Guinea. We proposed to perform a regional seismic data acquisition across the concession using modern digital technology. USOil agreed to the proposal and the Government of Guinea was amenable to our proposal and issued permits. SCS proceeded in 2002 to acquire one thousand kilometers of regional two dimensional (“2D”) seismic lines. In 2002 USOil negotiated a new Production and Sharing Agreement (“2002 PSA”) with Guinea. USOil farmed out 100% of the rights and obligations of this agreement to SCS. This 2002 PSA gives exclusive rights for exploration and production across the concession of 16 million acres.
In 2003, SCS acquired another four thousand kilometers of 2D seismic. The 2003 seismic data was processed by Spectrum Energy Information and Technology. In 2004, we engaged Petroleum Geo Services to perform an independent evaluation of our seismic data. In we hired TDI Brooks to perform a seabed coring program and in November of 2004, we employed Infoterra to conduct a satellite seep study offshore Guinea. In January of 2005, we deployed PrimeView to further analyze our seismic data through a technique known as attribute analysis. The culmination of all of this effort and expense was evident when in 2005 we sent a request for a drilling permit to Guinea, through USOil Corporation. The request was to obtain a permit to drill as many as 4 wells offshore Guinea.
The minimum remaining term of our Guinea farmout is described as follows: If a well is not drilled by December 2, 2005, then SCS Corporation will be granted an extension until December 2, 2006 to drill a well. If a well is not drilled by December 2, 2006, then SCS will relinquish our entire concession of 16 million acres. If a well is drilled by December 2, 2006, then SCS will have until December 2, 2011 to drill additional wells and evaluate areas for exploitation. Once we determine an area to be capable of commercial production, SCS can secure it as an “Exploitation Area” of a simple geometrical shape of 50 km x 50 km with a payment of one million dollars to the Republic of Guinea. The Exploitation Area is held for 35 years for each well drilled in its boundaries. SCS can have multiple Exploitation Areas. After December 2, 2011, SCS will surrender all acreage to the Republic of Guinea with the exception of the Exploitation Areas.
The above would be the case if there had been no interruption to the work. However, a dispute arose when we asked Guinea for a drilling permit. If we take a legal position with respect to the dispute, regarding the timing of the work, part of our claim will include that we have been prevented from performing our work and thus the time to perform will need to be adjusted and extended accordingly once we are allowed to continue.
Description of Oil and Gas Properties--Domestic.
Beginning in 2004, in Louisiana (onshore), we started drilling for and produced oil. During that time we also started drilling for gas, sometimes in the same borehole as was drilled for oil. As of July 25, 2006, we drilled in Louisiana an aggregate of 8 wells, and reworked 8 shut in wells that predate our acquisition of the leases. We finance our Louisiana drilling and production operations from internal resources and by selling some of the working interest in oil and gas leases to investors, while retaining a portion of the working interest for ourselves.
Our domestic energy operations are conducted by our business segment HYD Resources (HYDR”). HYDR provides drilling, work over and construction services internally and to third parties. It also leases and operates oil properties. HYDR has approximately 698 acres of land under lease for oil and gas development. Of this total, leases held by production total approximately 258 acres . We have 70% working interest on the Kelly and Norris leases, and a 100% working interest on the two Magee Smith leases in La Salle Parish, Louisiana that are currently producing oil.
[Graphic of Map of Louisiana Oil and Gas Leases]
Reserves Reported To Other Agencies.
We did not report any estimates of total, proved net oil or gas reserves to any other Federal authority or agency.
Production.
The average sales price (including transfers) per unit of oil produced in fiscal 2006 was $53.61 per barrel. We have not yet produced or sold any gas in commercial quantities.
Lifting Costs.
The average production cost (lifting cost) per barrel of oil produced in fiscal 2006 was $30.19 per barrel. We expect this cost to decrease as additional production is brought online.
Productive Crude Oil Wells and Natural Gas Wells.
The number of productive crude oil and natural gas wells in which we held an interest as of July 25, 2006 was as follows:
2006 | | (1) Gross | | (2) Net | |
Crude Oil Wells: | | | | | |
| | | | | |
United States | | | | | |
Onshore | | | 16 | | | 12.4 | |
| | | | | | | |
International: | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Guinea | | | | | | | |
Offshore | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
Total | | | 16 | | | 12.4 | |
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(1) Productive wells are producing wells and wells capable of production. A gross well is a well in which a working interest is owned. The number of gross wells is the total number of wells in which a working interest is owned.
(2) A net well is deemed to exist when the sum of fractional ownership working interests in gross wells equals one. The number of net wells is the sum of the fractional working interests owned in gross wells expressed as whole numbers and fractions thereof. One or more completions in the same borehole are counted as one well in this table.
Acreage.
The developed and undeveloped acreage (including both leases and concessions) that we held as of July 25, 2006 are as follows:
| | Developed Acreage (1) (2) | | Undeveloped Acreage (2) (3) | |
Location | | Gross Acres | | Net Acres | | Gross Acres | | Net Acres | |
United States | | | | | | | | | |
Onshore | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Louisiana | | | 258 | | | 178 | | | 440 | | | 365 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Offshore | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Guinea | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 16,000,000 | | | 13,120,000 | |
Total | | | 258 | | | 178 | | | 16,000,440 | | | 13,120,365 | |
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(1) Developed acreage is acreage spaced or assignable to productive wells.
(2) A gross acre is an acre in which a working interest is owned. A net acre is deemed to exist when the sum of fractional ownership working interests in gross acres equals one. The number of net acres is the sum of the fractional working interests owned in gross acres expressed as whole numbers and fractions thereof. Undeveloped acreage is considered to be those leased acres on which wells have not been drilled or completed to a point that would permit the production of commercial quantities of crude oil and natural gas regardless of whether or not such acreage contains proved reserves.
(3) Included within undeveloped acreage are those leased acres (held by production under the terms of a lease) that are not within the spacing unit containing, or acreage assigned to, the productive well so holding such lease.
Net Exploratory and Development Wells.
The following table sets forth, as of July 25, 2006, the number of net exploratory and development wells we drilled thus far since 2005. An exploratory well is a well drilled to find and produce crude oil or natural gas in an unproved area, to find a new reservoir in a field previously found to be productive of crude oil or natural gas in another reservoir, or to extend a known reservoir. A development well, for purposes of the following table is a well drilled within the proved area of a crude oil or natural gas reservoir to the depth of a stratigraphic horizon known to be productive. The number of wells drilled refers to the number of wells completed at any time during fiscal 2006 and through July 25, 2006, regardless of when drilling was initiated. Completion refers to the installation of permanent equipment for the production of crude oil or natural gas, or in the case of a dry hole, to the reporting of abandonment to the appropriate agency.
| | Net Exploratory Wells | | Net Development Wells | |
| | Productive (1) | | Dry (2) | | Productive (1) | | Dry (2) | |
Year Ended June 30, 2006 and through July 25, 2006 | | US | | Int'l | | US | | Int'l | | US | | Int'l | | US | | Int'l | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 1 | | | 0 | | | 8 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
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| (1) | A productive well is an exploratory or development well that is not a dry hole. |
| (2) | A dry hole is an exploratory or development well determined to be incapable of producing either crude oil or natural gas in sufficient quantities to justify completion as an oil or gas well. |
Drilling In Progress
At July 25, 2006, there was no drilling in progress.
Delivery Commitments--Offshore Guinea.
When, if and as there is production in Guinea that falls under the terms of the 2002 PSA, a 15% royalty will be paid to the Republic of Guinea and 3% will be paid to USOil subject to our litigation with them.
Delivery Commitments--Onshore Louisiana.
We have no domestic delivery commitments.
Description of Physical Facilities--Description of Operations Center in Louisiana.
We own .7 acre of highway frontage land containing a metal building of approximately 7,000 square feet that we use for our oil and gas operations in Jena, Louisiana. In December 2005, we paid $52,330 for this property. The property is well located and well suited to facilitate the organization and mobilization of our oil and gas drilling and production in Louisiana.
Description of Physical Facilities--Description of Administrative Office Property.
Our executive and administrative offices are located at One Sugar Creek Blvd., Suite 125, Sugar Land, Texas 77478 where we lease 6,752 square feet of space. The lease term is 65 months beginning on February 1, 2006 or our move in date. The space is presently being remodeled for us. We will get 5 months of free rent. We have prepaid 3 months of rent and given the landlord a $75,000 letter of credit for 18 months to secure the cost of the build-out. The letter of credit will be released after 18 months. The monthly rent is $10,972 per month. As of June 26, 3006, the buildout has not been completed.
Dixon Financial Services.
In 2001, we were named as a defendant in a lawsuit styled Dixon Financial Services, Ltd. v. Fidelity Transfer Company, Erin Oil Exploration, Inc., Bill Knollenberg, Ron Bearden, R.F. Bearden Associates, Inc., James Chang, Nick H. Johnson, Riley L. Burnett, Jr., Johnson, Burnett & Chang, L.L.P., Greenberg, Peden, Siegmyer & Oshman, P.C., George Siegmyer and Hyperdynamics Corporation; Cause No. 2001-06263; In the 215th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas.
This suit alleged breach of contract for failure to deliver share certificates in the name of Dixon Financial Services for 574,500 shares of our stock which were held in a nominee name. In 2000, The Erin Oil Exploration parties, including their attorneys, brought suit against us, wrongfully claiming that the shares were subject to their claims against other persons and obtained a temporary restraining order preventing the transfer of the shares. Fidelity Transfer, as our transfer agent, refused to transfer the shares to Dixon because of the restraining order. We set aside the temporary restraining order as to the shares and the shares were not subject to a later temporary injunction. However, legal counsel for the Erin Oil parties wrongfully asserted to Fidelity Transfer that the shares were subject to the injunction and Fidelity Transfer refused to transfer the shares to Dixon Financial for a period of at least three months during which the share price dropped from more than $6.00 a share to slightly more than $1.00 per share. We and Dixon Financial brought claims against the Erin Oil parties and their legal counsel for their wrongful conduct. The Erin Oil legal counsel asserted a litigation privilege under Texas law. The Erin Oil parties and their legal counsel filed motions for summary judgment asserting the litigation privilege as a bar to liability. The trial court granted all such motions for summary judgment.
Fidelity Transfer asserted that it was not subject to jurisdiction in Texas and we determined that Fidelity Transfer was not currently solvent for purposes of any judgment against it in this matter. Fidelity Transfer is no longer a party to this lawsuit at this time, but we have a formal agreement allowing us to pursue recovery against Fidelity Transfer at a later time.
At the end of April 2005, we and Dixon Financial entered into an agreement to settle and resolve this litigation. The agreement provides, among other things, that since the claims of both Dixon Financial and us against the Erin Oil parties and their legal counsel are similar, that we will bear the cost of appealing the summary judgments granted to the Erin Oil parties on the litigation privilege defense to liability. The agreement further provides that we agree to a judgment in the amount of $2,015,264 for the failure to deliver the shares into the name of Dixon Financial. However, Dixon Financial has agreed that it will not abstract or otherwise seek to enforce the agreed judgment, except in the event that the appeal is unsuccessful or the Erin Oil parties are determined not to be liable for any other reason. If the appeal is unsuccessful, we and Dixon Financial have agreed that we will pay the sum of $240,000 payable in the amount of $10,000 per month for a period of 24 months. This agreement is subject to court approval. We reasonably believe that our liability, if any, will not arise prior to January 2007. In the event that the appeal is successful, we will not be obligated to pay any amount of money other than legal fees and expenses. If the appeal is successful, we will seek to recover our damages and costs from the Erin Oil parties and their legal counsel. The Erin Oil parties' legal counsel has insurance which has been providing a defense and which may pay for any liability awarded against the Erin Oil parties' counsel.
The proposed agreed judgment described above was submitted to the court in May 2005. As of July 25, 2006, the judge had not signed the agreed judgment.
Wellington, LLC.
On April 9, 2001, we were named as a defendant in a lawsuit styled Wellington, LLC vs. Hyperdynamics Corporation et al. Civil Action# 18811-NC, The Court of Chancery of Delaware.
The Plaintiff claims that we did not carry out conversion of Series A preferred stock to common stock. On August 9, 2002 Plaintiff, Defendant, and their respective counsels executed an “Agreement for Transfer of Claims in Delaware Action to Georgia. Subsequently, the lawsuit was moved in its entirety to Atlanta, Georgia to be litigated under the lawsuit discussed below. Under the agreement, the Plaintiff in the Delaware action, Wellington, LLC. would become the Defendant in Atlanta. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, the Court of Chancery of Delaware dismissed the Delaware case.
On November 5, 2001, we filed a lawsuit styled Hyperdynamics Corporation, Plaintiff, v. J.P. Carey Securities, Inc., J.P. Carey Asset Management LLC, Joseph C. Canouse, John C. Canouse, James P. Canouse, Jeffrey Canouse, Southridge Capital Management LLC, Stephen Hicks a/k/a Steve Hicks, Thomson Kernaghan & Co., Limited, Mark Valentine, Talya Davies, Cache Capital (USA), L.P., Carpe Diem, Carpe Diem LTD., Wellington, LLC, Minglewood Capital, LLC, Falcon Securities, LTD, Navigator Management LTD., David Sims, and Citco Trustees (Cayman) Limited, Defendants; and Wellington LLC, Counterclaim/Third-Party Plaintiff, v. Hyperdynamics Corporation, a Delaware corporation, Kent Watts, Michael Watts, Robert Hill, Harry J. Briers, DJX, Ltd., a Belize corporation, and Does 1-10, Counterclaim/Third-Party Defendants, Civil Action File No. 2001CV44988, In The Superior Court of Fulton County, State of Georgia.
We filed our First Amended Complaint against Defendants on September 12, 2002 in which we presented thirteen counts for Causes of Action against defendants including “Violations of Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations” (RICO) Act (O.C.G.A. SS 16-14-1, ET SEO).
We believe that more than one of the Defendants worked together to create the appearance of providing initial long term financing ($3,000,000) and additional financing commitments (up to additional $5,000,000), all from reputable sources, while the Defendants' real plan was to manipulate our stock through contractually prohibited short selling and multiple breaches of the contractually agreed to selling covenants.
We are subject to counterclaims in this Georgia litigation. The counterclaimants allege that Hyperdynamics and its Officers and Directors breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders and committed other tortuous acts. We intend to continue to vigorously pursue damages and defend all counterclaims. Discovery is being primarily focused on jurisdictional issues at this time. During the litigation we have made numerous claims of discovery abuse resulting in certain defendants and defense attorney's involved being sanctioned by the court. They have filed for sanctions against us as well. The court dismissed all non-Georgia defendants. We have filed a notice of appeal of that ruling.
USOil Corporation.
On July 29, 2005, our wholly owned subsidiary filed a lawsuit styled SCS Corporation, Plaintiff v. USOil Corporation, Defendant; Cause No. 2005-49205; in the 333rd Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. We allege breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and we seek a declaratory judgment. We have added two defendants, DINESH SHUKLA and JOSEPH R. DELAWA. We have also filed a Motion to Compel against US OIL that is currently pending requesting additional documents. We have also propounded discovery to Shukla.
Trendsetter Investors, LLC
On March 8, 2006, a lawsuit was filed against us styled Trendsetter Investors, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Hyperdynamics Corporation, Trendsetter Production Co., Kent Watts, Michael Watts, Christopher Watts and Harry Briers, Defendants; Civil Action No. H 06-0746; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
The Plaintiff alleges Fraud or Deceit in the Sale of Securities, Common Law Fraud, Fraud by Omission and Control Person Liability. Plaintiff seeks unspecified monetary damages. We deny all their allegations and are vigorously defending ourselves. We have filed a motion to dismiss on behalf of all defendants. The case is currently stayed by the Court pending a ruling on these motions to dismiss. We believe this plaintiff's shareholders are one and the same as the members of a control group (the "Manning Group") led by Mr. Jack Manning. Manning is a Houston based attorney and has been a supporter of Hyperdynamics Corporation in the past. In private equity deals since April of 2003, he and his group have purchased common stock in the price range of $.15 to $.80 per share. We believe that the Manning Group through the circumstances surrounding the Trendsetter LLC working interest investment, has an agenda to unjustly enrich themselves through our securities. We are considering counter claims against Trendsetter LLC and each member of the Manning Group. We have significant concerns that they collectively have or have had over 10% of our common stock and they have been acting in concert, making them an undisclosed affiliate group.
Manning, Moore, Long
On May 5, 2006 a lawsuit was served styled Jack Manning, Sue Manning, Stephen Moore and Geoffrey Long, Plaintiffs versus Hyperdynamics Corporation and Kent Watts, defendants. The suit was filed in the 189th District Court of Harris County, Texas with cause no. 2006-22135. The Plaintiff alleges they had the pre-emptive right to invest in Hyperdynamics Corporation's common stock. We deny all their allegations and will vigorously defend ourselves and are evaluating all possible counter claim actions. We believe this lawsuit is tied to the Trendsetter LLC litigation discussed above, and is a part of their groups' concerted attack on the company as a strategy to receive undue enrichment in the form of our common stock. We have exchanged the first round of written discovery and intend to conduct additional discovery, including depositions.
Of far more importance to us is that this group may have been or is now acting together in concert since as far back as April 2003 when they funded a bridge loan and collectively invested and purchased 2,878,969 shares of common stock. At that time there was approximately 27,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding. This would have given them greater than 10% of the outstanding common stock of the company. In review of our records, during the period of time between October of 2003 through approximately the end of March of 2004, this group dramatically increased their holdings of Hyperdynamics Corporation's common stock. Based on concerted actions since then, we are seriously evaluating all corroborating information concerning the possibility that their group is an undisclosed affiliate of Hyperdynamics Corporation.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
We are including the following cautionary statement to make applicable and take advantage of the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for any forward-looking statements made by us, or on our behalf. This prospectus contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, expectations, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. Certain statements contained herein are forward-looking statements and, accordingly, involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe them to have a reasonable basis, including without limitations, our examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties, but there can be no assurance that our expectations, beliefs or projections will result or be achieved or accomplished. In addition to other factors and matters discussed elsewhere herein, the following are important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements: our ability to respond to changes in the information system environment, competition, the availability of financing, if available, on terms and conditions acceptable to us, and the availability of personnel in the future. We have no obligations to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect future events.
Our fiscal year end is June 30.
Results of Operations --- Reportable segments.
Hyperdynamics has two reportable segments: Our operations in Guinea and our Louisiana operations (“HYDR”). SCS is engaged in oil and gas exploration activities pertaining to offshore Guinea, West Africa. Additionally, it provides seismic data transcription and management services to support its activities and to external customers. The seismic data work is performed in the USA. HYDR is engaged in oil and gas exploration and production activities in Louisiana, USA. HYDR also provides some oilfield services to external customers. Hyperdynamics evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations. The reportable segments are managed by separate management teams who are evaluated based on their segment's performance
By Segment. | | | | | |
| | Year ended June 30, | | Year ended June 30, | |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | % Change | | 2004 | | 2003 | | % Change | |
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SCS | | | 3,140 | | | 18,314 | | | (83 | %) | | 18,314 | | | 450,831 | | | (96 | %) |
HYDR | | | 169,259 | | | 9,974 | | | ** (2 | ) | | 9,974 | | | 0 | | | **(1 | ) |
Corporate | | | 300 | | | 10,056 | | | (97 | %) | | 10,056 | | | 17,191 | | | (42 | %) |
Total Revenues | | $ | 172,699 | | $ | 38,344 | | | 350 | % | $ | 38,344 | | $ | 468,022 | | | (92 | %) |
Note:
** (1) There were no adequate results to compare in 2003 for HYDR.
** (2) Data only reflects two months of operation in 2004 and is not comparable.
Based on the factors discussed for each segment below for the three months ended March 31, 2006, our net loss chargeable to common shareholders for 2006 increased $1,708,643 or 154% to ($2,820,084) or ($.06) per basic and diluted loss per common share. This compares to ($1,111,441) or ($.03) per basic and diluted loss per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The net loss chargeable to common shareholders includes a provision for preferred stock dividends of $27,500in 2006 compared to $27,250 in 2005.
During the three months ended March 31, 2006, we realized increasing oil production revenues of $134,234 with $-0- service revenue compared to $28,002 oil production revenue and $-0- in service revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2005. Revenues are not directly comparable as the focus of the company over the last year has shifted towards building production revenue and away from service revenue. The increase in net losses for March 31, 2006 is primarily attributed to an increase in cost of maintaining and repairing our production facilities in preparation for bringing newly anticipated oil and natural gas production online. Cost of revenues decreased to $241,249 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to $266,027 for March the three months March 31, 2005. This $24,249 or 9% increase due to the billing of recoverable drilling costs to our working interest partners. General and administrative expenses were $1,018,039 and $804,577 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005, respectively. The increase of $213,462 is primarily due to the establishment of a reserve for uncollectible working interest billings in the amount of $201,784 during the quarter as a result of a lawsuit filed by one of our working interest holders.
The following tables summarize balance sheet and income statement data about Hyperdynamics' reportable segments and corporate overhead for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005.
| | SCS | | HYDR | | Corporate | | Total | |
As of March 31, 2006: | | | | | | | | | |
Segment assets | | $ | 4,274,928 | | | 1,226,819 | | | 202,981 | | | 5,704,7283 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Three months ended March 31, 2006 Revenues from external customers | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues from external customers | | | - | | | 134,234 | | | - | | | 134,234 | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 8,019 | | | 142,808 | | | 8,032 | | | 158,859 | |
Loss from operations | | | (180,965 | ) | | (802,562 | ) | | (662,108 | ) | | (1,645,635 | ) |
Expenditures for long-lived assets | | | 2,629 | | | 174,474 | | | 3,813 | | | 180,916 | |
As of March 31, 2005: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Segment assets | | | 4,074,834 | | | 1,480,284 | | | 722,152 | | | 6,277,270 | |
Three months ended March 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues from external customers | | | - | | | 28,002 | | | - | | | 28,002 | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 7,243 | | | 12,669 | | | 4,465 | | | 24,377 | |
Loss from operations | | | (112,903 | ) | | (329,705 | ) | | (622,118 | ) | | (1,064,726 | ) |
Expenditures for long-lived assets | | | 137,114 | | | 427,331 | | | - | | | 564,445 | |
Product and services information | | | | | |
Quarter Ended March 31, | | | | | |
| | 2006 | | 2005 | |
Revenues from: | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
Seismic data management | | | - | | | - | |
Computer-related sales | | | - | | | - | |
Oilfield services | | | - | | | - | |
Oil and gas production | | | 134,234 | | | 28,002 | |
Totals | | | 134,234 | | | 28,002 | |
Results of Operations --- Louisiana Operations (“HYDR”)
Comparison for Fiscal Year 2005 and 2004
Revenues. Our prior year revenue reflects only two months of operation. Accordingly, we are not able to compare the results for this segment. Our revenues in 2004 were $9,974 compared to $169,259 in 2005, which includes $52,008 from oil production and $117,251 from oilfield service work for 2005. The oilfield service work was performed during the six months ended December 31, 2004. Since that time, our workover crew has been devoted to improving our oil and gas properties, and we expect them to continue to provide internal services. We expect to derive our future revenues primarily from oil production and not from the provision of oilfield services.
In 2005, our cost of revenue comprised of approximately $80,000 of costs associated with oilfield service work, $271,337 associated with oil production revenues, and $859,608 of general field expenses. The breakdown for this expense is derived from the costs associated with startup costs, repairs and maintenance, tools and yard cost, equipment and service contracts of approximately $602,917, and $256,691 in operational salaries and contract labor.
Additionally, we incurred selling, general and administrative expenses of approximately $372,666 and $133,357 attributable to administrative payroll costs. Our other significant expenditures were professional fees, such as consulting, legal and accounting of $62,090, workman's compensation and insurance expenses of $76,668, bad debt expense of $34,368, office and administrative expenses of $66,182 and depreciation and amortization of $77,370. Our loss from operations for the year ended June 30, 2005 from this segment was ($1,508,093) and ($92,232) in 2004 which only reflects two months of operation for this segment.
Comparison for Fiscal Year 2004 and 2003
Revenues. Our revenues in 2004 were $9,974 and there are no 2003 results for HYDR to compare.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. There are no 2003 results for HYDR to compare for this segment.
Loss from Operations. There are no 2003 results for HYDR to compare for this segment.
Results of Operations --- Guinea And Seismic Data Management (“SCS”)
Comparison for Fiscal Year 2005 and 2004
Revenues. We had revenues of $3,140 from this segment in 2005 and $18,314 in 2004, respectively. The lack of revenues is attributable to the decrease of internal seismic data processing work sine we have focused on the acquisition of seismic data for our concession in Guinea. Cost of revenues increased 19% from $58,432 in 2004 to $69,480 in 2005.
We have processed a portion of some data that we have the right to market in order to provide samples of the data to our prospects. When we sell the right to use this data, we will receive a fee and we will also be compensated for processing the data that we sell.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. We had an increase of 23%, from $343,256 in 2004 to $423,558 for 2005 for selling, general and administrative expenses. The selling expenses increased 102% from $18,556 in 2004 to $37,522 in 2005 due to an addition of staff and 6801% increase in general and administrative expenses relating to the purchase of additional health insurance coverage for new employees from $349 in 2004 to $24,083 in 2005. An increase of 175% on other taxes, particularly the Franchise Tax Board assessment, which was $5,000 higher than 2004. Utility use also rose 31% from $35,926 in 2004 to $47,170 in 2005 due to a higher electric consumption. The office expenses increased 38% from $17,369 in 2004 to $24,051 in 2005 due to more conference participation by personnel. Our travel expenses increased 40% from $48,406 in 2004 to $67,793 in 2005 due to multiple trips to London and Africa in connection with the Guinea concession.
Our other significant expenditures include professional fees which reflect an increase of 305% due to accounting costs related to the fairness opinion for a preferred stock paydown matter. Our depreciation and amortization increased 18% from $24,248 in 2004 to $28,499 for year ended 2005.
Loss from Operations. Based on the factors discussed above, our loss from operations from this segment increased 30% from ($407,622) in 2004 to ($528,617) in 2005.
Comparison for Fiscal Year 2004 and 2003
Revenues. Our revenues in 2004 and 2003, were $18,314 and $450,831, respectively. The change is primarily due to a decrease in internal seismic data processing work. We have focused on the acquisition of seismic data for our Guinea concession. Our cost of revenues decreased 636% from $371,666 in June 2003 to $58,432 in June 2004. The decrease is primarily due to decline in high contribution margin transcription work and the necessity to maintain level of operational personnel.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. We had an increased of $20,698 in 2004, from $322,557 in 2003. The change is primarily due to the increase in travel expenses associated with our Guinea concession.
We experienced impairment losses of $350,000 on goodwill during 2003 and no impairment in 2004. Our depreciation and amortization increased 61% from $15,080 in 2003 to $24,248 in 2004 due to the increased cost basis on our asset.
Interest Expense. Our interest expense increased $231,802 in 2004 from $0 in 2003, due to accretion of interest on the mandatorily redeemable preferred stock.
Loss form Operations. Based on the factors discussed above, our loss from operations from this segment in 2004 and 2003 is ($407,622) and ($609,821) respectively. This represents a decrease of $202,199.
Results of Operations --- Corporate Overhead
Comparison for Fiscal Year 2005 and 2004
Revenues. We continue to receive occasional revenues from our prior value added reselling and computer consulting business. When this occurs, we classify the revenue to corporate overhead. This revenue was $300 for the year ended June 30, 2005 and $10,056 for the year ended June 2004, thus a 97% decline in revenues for 2005. We do not actively pursue revenues of this nature and they occur very irregularly.
Our cost of revenues decreased from $81,356 in 2004 to $68,104 in 2005. We classify certain computer expenditures and our system engineer's payroll costs as cost of revenues attributable to corporate overhead. The 15% difference in cost of revenues is attributable to the cost of the computer equipment purchased and resold in June 2005.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $392,750, from $2,410,441 in 2004 to $2,803,191 in 2005. This represents an increase of 16% and is due to equity-based compensation costs. Equity-based compensation costs were approximately $300,000 higher in the year ended June 30, 2005 than in the comparable period of 2004. This year's expense related to equity-based compensation to four consultants of $1,833,086 derives from the vesting of 800,000 warrants to purchase common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share. During the year ended June 30, 2004, 2,000,000 warrants were granted to four consultants and 800,000 warrants vested during that year. Additionally, 800,000 warrants vested during fiscal 2005. 200,000 warrants are scheduled to vest during fiscal 2006. We record the expense associated with these warrants using the fair value of the warrants as of the date they vest as estimated by the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Thus, provided that the agreements are not terminated (which would result in the forfeiture of the unvested warrants), we will incur expense related to these warrants each quarter for the next three quarters and the expense will vary based upon the market price of our common stock in each quarter. Equity-based compensation does not impact our liquidity or net worth because the consulting expense is offset by an increase to additional paid-in capital.
Additional factors affecting the increase of selling, general and administrative expenses is attributable to the purchase of added coverage for the Directors and Officers indemnity insurance, an increase of $99,865 from $14,962 in 2004. The insurance policy has been in force since April 2004. Our general office expenses increased from $49,319 in 2004 to $158,327 in 2005 due to American Stock Exchange listing fees of $65,000 and higher expenses for the annual shareholder meeting. Based on the factors discussed above, the loss from operations attributable to corporate overhead increased from ($2,617,060) in 2004 to ($2,863,195) in 2005.
Other Items
Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased from $474,463 in the year ended June 30, 2004 to $316,034 in the year ended June 30, 2005. The interest expense during fiscal 2004 consisted of approximately $250,000 attributable to the Notes Payable, due December 31, 2007 and $230,000 of accretion on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock. These notes payable were converted during the year ended June 30, 2004. The interest expense during 2005 consisted of accretion of interest on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock and a loss on the retirement of the preferred stock.
Net Loss. Based on the factors discussed for each segment, the Net Loss chargeable to common shareholders increased $1,666,748, or 45% from ($3,677,822), or( $.12) per share in 2004 to ($5,344,570), or ($.13) per share in 2005. The net loss chargeable to common shareholders includes a provision for preferred stock dividends of $186,779 in 2004 and $128,445 in 2005. The negative results are due to the factors discussed above.
Comparison for Fiscal Year 2004 and 2003
Revenue. The revenue for 2004 and 2003 was $10,056 and $17,191, respectively. Our cost of revenues decreased by $16,135, from $97,491 in 2003 to $81,356 in 2004.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $1,262,423, from $1,532,565 in 2003 to $2,794,988 in 2004. This represents an increase of 82%. This occurred because effective October 1, 2003, Hyperdynamics adopted the fail value recognition provisions of FASB statement 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. We adopted FASB Statement 123 using the retroactive restatement method as described in SFAS 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure. In accordance with that statement, we have retroactively restated all periods presented so that stock option expense is reflected in accordance with SFAS 123. Consequently, amounts previously marked to market of $2,147,000 during the year ended June 2003, in accordance with APB 25 and related interpretations, have been restated and these financial statements reflect instead the fair value of the employee options earned in that year $415,412.
The major factor involved in the change in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses was approximately $1,500,000 of consulting cost incurred in 2004 when 800,000 warrants issued to consultants for Investor Relations/Public Relations services became vested. The cost of warrants issued to consultants in 2003 was $85,000. An additional 200,000 warrants vested at the end of each quarter through December 2005. At each vesting date, Hyperdynamics will estimate and record the fair value of the warrants that vest using the Black-Scholes option pricing model; thus this cost continued through December 2005. Our other expense associated with warrants issued to our Officers decreased $147,046 or 36% from $412,766 in 2003 to $265,720 in 2004. This occurred because warrants were forfeited when one of our Officers resigned during fiscal 2003. A one-time debt renegotiation cost of $100,000 is included in 2003 results and a gain on a settlement with a vendor of $92,066 is included in 2004 results. Our other consulting, legal and professional costs decreased $189,818 or 53%, from $357,220 in 2003 to $167,402 in 2004.
In addition to increased Selling, General and Administrative Expense, we experienced impairment losses of $704,061 on leasehold improvements during 2003. There was no impairment in 2004. The cost basis of our asset decreased as of July 1, 2004 due to that impairment and our depreciation expense decreased significantly from $161,857 in 2003 to $17,663 in 2004.
Other Items.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased 339% from $55,407 in 2003 to $474,463 in 2004. The increase was primarily due to Notes Payable due December 31, 2007, which were converted during the year ended June 30, 2004.
Net Loss. Based on the factors discussed for each segment, our net loss chargeable to common shareholders was ($3,677,822), or ($0.12) per share in 2004 and compared to ($2,645,316), or ($0.12) per share in 2003.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Property and Equipment and Unproved Oil and Gas Properties:
We have capitalized $4,072,503 in oil and gas properties as of June 30, 2005. The $4,072,503 in oil and gas properties is subject to impairment review as of June 30, 2005. The oil and gas properties were determined to be unimpaired because the Government of Guinea is currently working diligently to give us our permits and permission to continue our work. Additionally, we expect various strategies to raise funds, as discussed in the liquidity and capital resources section, to raise sufficient funds to satisfy our obligations with regard to the Guinea project.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.
We have a contractual arrangement that has resulted in a lawsuit against USOil Corporation. The original agreements provide for us to pay USOil $1,600,000 if SCS obtains third party financing for the Guinea development project. Also USOil will receive a 3% royalty if oil and gas is produced on this project and depending on the outcome of our legal claims against them. We also have a contingent $350,000 note payable that is only payable with 25% of the profits of SCS Corporation. We have the right to pay this note off using common stock. This contingent payable will, if paid, increase the cost of the Unproved Oil and Gas properties at the time of payment. As such, it will increase the cost of sales over the oil and gas production period as part of the periodic amortization of the proved properties, or, if the development of the properties does not culminate in oil and gas production, the cost will be charged to expense as an impairment.
In conjunction with our purchase of HYD Resources Corporation, we entered into three notes payable to two individuals totaling $856,000. The notes are to be paid quarterly over the five years ended June 30, 2009. Payments will be due only if HYD has net income. Payment amount will be 25% of the net income for the period, unless there was a net loss in previous period(s). If there is a net loss, subsequent net income must completely offset the losses before any amounts are due. After the loss is offset, payment of 25% of the remaining net income will be due. Upon the resignation of Sam Spears Jr. $350,000 of this contingent amount was foregone by agreement.
Disclosure of Contractual Obligations as of June 23, 2006
| | Payments due by period ($) | |
Contractual Obligations | | Total | | Less than 1 year | | 1-3 years | | 3-5 years | | More than 5 years | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Debt Obligations | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Lease Obligations | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating Lease Obligations | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase Obligations | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Long-Term Liabilities | | $ | 4,000,000 | | | 2,100,000 | | | 1,900,000 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 4,000,000 | | | 2,100,000 | | | 1,900,000 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
FISCAL QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2006
By Segment.
| | Nine months ended March 31, | | Nine months ended March 31, | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2006 | | 2005 | | % Change | | 2005 | | 2004 | | % Change | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SCS | | | 0 | | | 3,140 | | | (100 | %) | | 3,140 | | | 0 | | | 100 | % |
HYDR | | | 329,052 | | | | | | 126 | % | | 145,253 | | | 0 | | | 100 | % |
Corporate | | | 0 | | | | | | (100 | %) | | 300 | | | 0 | | | 100 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Revenues | | $ | 329,052 | | $ | 148,693 | | | 121 | % | $ | 148,693 | | $ | 0 | | | (100 | %) |
Geographical Information
All revenues are currently derived from domestic sources. All long-lived assets are located in the USA, except for our oil and gas exploration and exploitation rights, which are located offshore Guinea, West Africa.
A breakdown of our operations by segments is as follows:
| | SCS | | HYDR | | Corporate | | Total | |
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As of March 31, 2006: | | | | | | | | | |
Segment assets | | $ | 4,274,928 | | $ | 1,226,819 | | $ | 202,981 | | $ | 5,704,728 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nine months ended March 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues from external customers | | | - | | | 329,052 | | | - | | | 329,052 | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 21,739 | | | 192,217 | | | 17,044 | | | 231,000 | |
Loss from operations | | | (517,094 | ) | | (1,997,523 | ) | | (1,887,956 | ) | | (4,402,573 | ) |
Expenditures for long-lived assets | | | 76,106 | | | 524,971 | | | 8,249 | | | 609,326 | |
Three months ended March 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues from external customers | | | 0 | | | 134,234 | | | - | | | 134,234 | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 8,019 | | | 142,808 | | | 8,032 | | | 158,859 | |
Loss from operations | | | (180,965 | ) | | (802,562 | ) | | (662,108 | ) | | (1,645,635 | ) |
Expenditures for long-lived assets | | | 2,629 | | | 174,474 | | | 3,813 | | | 180,916 | |
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As of March 31, 2005: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Segment assets | | | 4,074,834 | | | 1,480,284 | | | 722,152 | | | 6,277,270 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nine months ended March 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues from external customers | | | 3,140 | | | 145,253 | | | 300 | | | 148,693 | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 21,270 | | | 45,643 | | | 13,689 | | | 80,602 | |
Loss from operations | | | (430,418 | ) | | (752,018 | ) | | (2,099,787 | ) | | (3,282,223 | ) |
Expenditures for long-lived assets | | | 849,502 | | | 611,981 | | | 3,564 | | | 1,465,047 | |
Three months ended March 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues from external customers | | | - | | | 28,002 | | | - | | | 28,002 | |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | | | 7,243 | | | 12,669 | | | 4,465 | | | 24,377 | |
Loss from operations | | | (112,903 | ) | | (329,705 | ) | | (622,118 | ) | | (1,064,726 | ) |
Expenditures for long-lived assets | | | 137,114 | | | 427,331 | | | - | | | 564,445 | |
Product and services information | | | | | | | | | |
| | Quarter Ended March 31, | | Nine Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
Revenues from: | | | | | | | | | |
Seismic data management | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 3,140 | |
Computer-related | | | - | | | - | | | 300 | | | | |
Oilfield services | | | - | | | - | | | 117,251 | | | | |
Oil and gas production | | | 134,234 | | | 28,002 | | | 329,052 | | | 28,002 | |
Totals | | $ | 134,234 | | $ | 28,002 | | $ | 329,052 | | $ | 148,693 | |
Guinea and Seismic Data Management ("SCS")
We had no revenues from this segment during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and negligible revenues from this segment during the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The lack of revenues is attributable to the amount of internal seismic data processing work performed during these periods as we focused our resources on the acquisition of seismic data for our concession in Guinea.
We have processed a portion of some data that we have the right to market in order to provide samples of the data to our prospects. When we sell the right to use this data, we will receive a fee and we will also be compensated for processing the data that we sell.
Our depreciation and amortization was $8,019 and $7,243 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively; and $21,739 and $21,270 for the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. These amounts are comparable between the periods.
Our loss from operations for this segment increased by $68,062, from ($112,903) for the three months ended March 31, 2005 to ($180,965)for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Our loss from operations for this segment increased by $86,676 from ($430,418) for the nine months ended March 31, 2005 to ($517,094)for the nine months ended March 31, 2006. The increased losses for both periods of time is due the increased costs associated with our efforts to secure our Guinea concession, as noted at the beginning of this section.
Expenditures for long lived assets were $2,629 and $137,114 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Expenditures for long lived assets were $76,106 and $849,502 for the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The decreases of $134,485 and $773,396 during the three and nine month periods noted is primarily due to reductions in geophysical and other related consulting services.
Louisiana Operations ("HYDR")
Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 was $134,234 and $28,002, respectively. The increase of $106,232 is due to the increasing production trend noted above. We recorded oil and gas revenues of $329,052 and $145,253 during the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. This increase of $183,799 is also due to the increasing production trend noted above.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization was $142,808 and $12,669 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase of $130,139 is due to the aforementioned production increases. Depreciation, depletion and amortization were $192,217 and $45,643 for the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase of $146,574 is due to the aforementioned production increases.
Our loss from operations for this segment increased by $472,857, from ($329,705) for the three months ended March 31, 2005 to ($802,562)for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Our loss from operations for this segment increased by $1,245,505 from ($752,018) for the nine months ended March 31, 2005 to ($1,997,523)for the nine months ended March 31, 2005. The increased losses during the quarter are due primarily to the loss in the amount of ($361,193) incurred upon the buyback of working interests in our oil and gas properties during the period and increased costs associated with bringing our oil production on line. The increase in the loss for the nine month period is also due to these same factors.
Our expenditures for long lived assets in this segment decreased by $252,857, from $427,331 during the three months ended March 31, 2005 to $174,474 during the three months ended March 31, 2006 due to the substantial completion of the capital improvements in our gas production and gathering systems. Our expenditures for long lived assets in this segment decreased by $87,010, from $611,981 during the nine months ended March 31, 2005 to $524,971 during the nine months ended March 31, 2006 due to the slow down in work on our gas production and gathering systems as they neared completion.
Corporate Overhead
Revenue was zero for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. We recorded negligible revenues in this segment during the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005. We do not actively pursue revenues in this segment.
The loss from operations attributable to corporate overhead was ($662,108) and ($622,118) for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase of $39,990 is due to increased shareholder meeting costs and the cost of registration statement preparation and filings. The loss from operations attributable to corporate overhead was ($1,887,956) and ($2,099,787) for the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The decrease in the loss of $211,831 was due to 1) reduction in rent expense of approximately $128,000 as the result of the settlement of a dispute with our former landlord, 2) a payroll tax refund of $46,000, and efforts to reduce overhead.
Our expenditures for long lived assets were negligible during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 respectively and consisted of office equipment.
HYD Resources Corporation has made continuous progress towards increased production on the Norris/Kelly leases. As a result we have been able to steadily solve problems and have realized a stepped increase in oil production from approximately 620 barrels of monthly production for December 2005, to approximately 720 barrels for both January and February, 1,670 barrels for March 2006, 1,770 barrels in April 2006, 2,172 barrels in May 2006, and 2,124 barrels in June 2006. Management remains optimistic that this trend can continue and we can soon maximize our oil production out of the current wells on these leases. At that point we plan to evaluate how to enhance this production further through additional work-over, as well as re-focusing on our potential natural gas production using the gas gathering system recently installed. Once we get to the point of determining the optimum production levels from our production facilities installed, we will then reevaluate our drilling programs going forward. As part of this, we anticipate the search and hiring of a professional drilling and production manager to continue our growth of production from low volume, low cost wells in proven zones.
We recorded oil and gas revenues of $134,234 and $28,002 during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase of $106,232 is due to the increasing production trend noted above. We recorded oil and gas revenues of $329,052 and $148,693 during the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. This increase of $180,359 is also due to the increasing production trend noted above. Our seismic data management, computer-related sales, and oilfield service revenues declined from $3,140, $300, and $117,251, respectively, during the nine months ended March 31, 2005 to zero during the nine months ended March 31, 2006 due to our continued emphasis on expanding and increasing our oil and gas production. We did not recognize any revenues from these activities in the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005.
Our cost of revenues were $241,778 and $266,027 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $1,515,185 and $693,389 for the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The decrease of $24,249 during the quarter is due to the billing of recoverable drilling costs to our working interest partners. The increase of $821,796 during the nine months period is due to an increase in the cost of maintaining and repairing our production facilities in preparation for bringing our oil and gas production online.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $1,018,039 and $804,577 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005, respectively. The increase of $213,462 is primarily due to the establishment of a reserve for uncollectible working interest billings in the amount of $201,784 during the quarter as a result of a lawsuit filed by one of our working interest holders. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $2,624,047 and $2,639,766 during the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The decrease of $15,719 was primarily due to the following factors: 1) an increase in bad debt expense of $201,784, noted above, 2) reduction in rent expense of approximately $128,000 as a result of the settlement of a dispute with our former landlord, 3) a payroll tax refund of $46,000, and 4) $45,000 due to increased shareholder meeting costs, travel to Guinea and the cost of registration statement preparation and filings.
We recorded a loss on the buyback of working interests of $361,193 during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2006 as a result of the repurchase of working interests in our Louisiana properties that were previously sold to investors in 2005.
Depreciation and amortization was $158,859 and $24,377 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase of $134,482 was primarily due to depletion of $117,913 on wells that came on line in late 2005. Depreciation and amortization was $231,000 and $80,602 for the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase of $150,398 is due to depletion on wells that came on line in late 2005.
Interest expense was $1,148,944 and $23,144 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase of $1,290,692 was due to the expensing of previously unamortized debt discount related to our 2005 financings that were converted to common shares during the third quarter. Interest expense was $1,313,837 and $314,300 during the nine months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The increase of $999,537 was due in large part to the expensing of the unamortized debt discount on the 2005 notes as they were repaid during the period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our ratio of current assets to current liabilities (current ratio) was .12 to 1 at March 31, 2006 and .27 to 1 at March 31, 2005. A deeper analysis of the current ratio reveals several current obligations that reduce the current ratio but for which there is no requirement to use cash to satisfy them or for which the payment is deferred until we receive cash inflows sufficient to pay the obligation. These items include Deferred gain, Accounts payable Seismic Data, Dividends payable, and Dividends payable to related party. While the company continues to work toward generating positive cash flow from domestic operations altogether, including corporate overhead, it is expecting to report positive cash flow from its HYDR operations very soon.
We believe that are now prepared financially to begin an exploration well offshore Guinea. As discussed hereunder we expect our liquidity ratios to improve directly from our equity financing and with the success of putting our drilling operations back online in Guinea, we expect to have plenty of financial partnering opportunities that will allow us to far exceed minimum exploration and drilling requirements. This will allow us to drill more wells faster in quality locations. The more we drill in quality locations, the more chances we have to realize a viable commercial discovery for Guinea and for us. Once the March 17th protocol letter is fulfilled by the Government of Guinea, we will be able to implement our additional strategy to bring on working interest partners to share in the risk on some of our more expensive wells to be drilled sooner rather than later.
Currently, in anticipation of receiving our permits to drill in Guinea, we are prepared and our financing is in place to drill at least one well offshore Guinea using fund from an equity line of credit and the recent Cornell financing. Partners that have contacted us with verbal indications of interest could provide the ability for us to drill many more wells and at a very fast pace.
With our financing in place, management is highly confident in our ability to proceed and perform under either scenario of a new PSA or continuing under the 2002 PSA. Also, under the old agreement, the second exploration period expires sometime during the later part of this decade depending on initial periods and extension provisions. Although we have several years to complete this work, we wish to initiate a drilling program as soon as possible. If all outstanding options and warrants were exercised, we would raise approximately $8,000,000.
We are considering all of our options or any combination of these options to: a) increase revenues from operations; b) raise additional capital to support at least the minimum required drilling program; c) negotiate one or more transactions with oil company partners who share in the required work and financing risk; and d) negotiate work program related deals with oil industry vendors such as seismic acquisition companies. We believe that our ability to manage and affect one or more of these options will determine our significant
current ratio and financial position in the future.
Our cash from operations was a deficit in 2005. We have taken steps to reduce overhead and reduce non-operational costs. We continue to spend most of the capital we raise on enhancing the value of our offshore oil and gas concession. These expenditures, however, do not improve cash flow from operations. In order to improve our operating cash flow situation for future periods, we have started to build up our production revenues for HYDR in Louisiana.
In April 2005, we sold a 35% working interest in two of our leases in Louisiana. Since this time, with the belief we could solve operational problems that we encountered and that we could gradually increase our production, we decided to offer a buy-back of the working interest from the non-operators that invested in these leases. In 2006 non-operators owning 5% of the working interest accepted our offer and we issued 197,416 shares of common stock to them in exchange for their working interest. No new working interest sales are planned at this time. We will continue to assess our progress with the oil production from our current leases and perhaps increase drilling activity in the near future. We believe that there is significant attainable production to go after on a profitable basis and will continue towards its goal of profitable operations from its domestic operations. We believe it has the financing in place to invest in necessary improvements, production facilities and new drilling programs to continue to build this domestic production.
In January 2006, we entered into a new lease for office space with a term of five years. The new lease will become effective upon the completion of tenant improvements specified in the lease agreement. As of now it appears this will be sometime in August 2006. This lease will cost us $15,000 per month less in rent and approximately $5,000 less in electricity than our previous lease at another location. Currently we are also in nearby temporary space that is being provided by our landlord at no cost to the Company while our new space is being readied for occupancy. Once the new lease begins, the base monthly rent is $0 for months 1-6, and we have paid three months of rent in advance so once we move into the new space we will not be required to pay rent for nine months. We have put up a $75,000 Letter of Credit to secure our build-out costs. The letter of credit will be released back to us in 18 months.
On June 23, 2006, we closed a private financing transaction with Cornell Capital Partners, LP. The financing included a subscription for 3 convertible debentures in the aggregate amount of $6,000,000 of which we received the net amount of $1,800,000 on June 23, 2006. We received $1,820,000 in connection with the second debenture prior to filing the registration statement. We expect to receive another $1,820,000 when this registration statement is ordered effective by the Commission. Since only the Commission can order a registration statement effective, we do not know for certain when or if the registration statement will become effective.
We have an equity line of credit. We have made 5 puts on the equity line of credit since February 2006 in the aggregate amount of $967,0.At June 23, 2006, the remaining amount available for us to draw down on the equity line of credit is $19,032,900. The equity line of credit expires in February 2009, after which we may no longer utilize the equity line of credit.
Although we plan to continue to improve on our current ratio, we have a contractual requirement during the second exploration period in the Guinea concession to invest an estimated $10,000,000 in drilling at least one exploratory well offshore Guinea. The second exploration period expires sometime during the later part of this decade depending on initial periods and extension provisions. Although we have several years to complete this work, we wish to initiate a drilling program as soon as possible. Thus, we are considering all of our options or any combination of these options to: (a) increase revenues from operations; (b) raise additional capital to support at least the minimum required drilling program; (c) negotiate one or more transactions with oil company partners who share in the required work and financing risk; and, (d) negotiate work program related deals with oil industry vendors such as seismic acquisition companies. We believe that our ability to manage and effect one or more of these options will determine our significant current ratio and financial position in the future.
Because SCS has significant work requirements to accomplish a 3D seismic acquisition program, processing, and analysis thereof, and to drill exploration wells, we are beginning to look at more than one option to raise additional funds. We are confident in our ability to raise additional capital under more conventional financing structures such as an underwritten secondary financing, but also believes we will be able to secure oil and gas working interest partners to fund and carry significant portions of the capital investment burden.
We have been successful in raising our necessary capital through private placements. Based on our relatively low overhead in comparison to the rather large task at hand, most of our capital going to improve our drilling prospects.
We expect to exploit our leases in Louisiana by operating numerous low volume wells that produce 20 barrels a day or less. We believe the relatively high price of oil will help make these wells more economically viable. Because of the geological features of the Louisiana leases and our oil production to date, we consider this an attractive prospect for oil and gas investors.
As a public company, the health of the market for our common stock is paramount to be able to raise capital. In May 2005, we began trading on the American Stock Exchange. We believe this will directly and indirectly help to strengthen and provide more stability to the price of our common stock and that financing options for us will expand as a result.
We are obligated on a contingent $350,000 note payable that is only payable with 25% of the profits of SCS Corporation. We have the right to pay this note off using common stock.
In conjunction with our purchase of HYD, we entered into three notes payable to two individuals totaling $856,000. The notes are to be paid quarterly over the five years ending June 30, 2009. Payments will be due only if HYD has a net income according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Payment amount will be 25% of the net income for the period, unless there was a net loss in previous period(s). If there is a net loss, subsequent net income must completely offset the losses before any amounts are due. After the loss is offset, payment of 25% of the remaining net income will be due.
We could obtain additional capital also upon the exercise of outstanding warrants and options for common stock.