U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended January 31, 1998
( ) TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 0-1394
SEVEN J STOCK FARM, INC.
(Name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Texas 74-1110910
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(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
808 Travis Street, Suite 1453, Houston, TX 77002
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(713) 228-8900
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(Issuer's telephone number)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes (X) No ( )
As of March 11, 1998 there were 1,451,000 shares of Seven J Stock Farm, Inc.
common stock $1.00 par value outstanding.
SEVEN J STOCK FARM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1998 AND 1997
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT FOR SHARES AND PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31,
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1998 1997
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REVENUES:
Pipeline operations $ 27 $ 54
Oil and gas royalties - net of excise taxes 44 35
Pasture and ranch lease rentals 30 30
Farm produce sales 7 3
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Total revenues $ 108 $ 122
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating expenses $ 18 $ 17
Administrative and general expenses 51 56
Depreciation 24 18
Other costs and expenses 9 9
Other (income) expense - net (4) (5)
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Total costs and expenses $ 98 $ 95
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INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES $ 10 $ 27
Provision for income taxes (Note 2) 2 8
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NET INCOME $ 8 $ 19
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NET INCOME PER SHARE (1,451,000 weighted -
average shares outstanding) $ .01 $ .01
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DIVIDENDS PER SHARE None None
The notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are
an integral part of this statement.
SEVEN J STOCK FARM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
JANUARY 31, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT FOR SHARES AND PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 36
Accounts receivable 69
Inventories 138
Refundable income taxes 50
Other current assets 13
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Total current assets $ 306
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - net 1,559
OTHER ASSETS 52
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TOTAL $ 1,917
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 100
Accrued taxes - other than taxes on income 1
Deferred income taxes 38
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Total current liabilities $ 139
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OTHER LIABILITIES AND CREDITS:
Deferred income taxes $ 90
Unearned lease income 9
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Total other liabilities and credits $ 99
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share,
authorized 1,500,000 shares; issued and
outstanding 1,451,000 shares $ 1,451
Retained earnings 228
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Total shareholders' equity $ 1,679
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TOTAL $ 1,917
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The notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are
an integral part of this statement.
SEVEN J STOCK FARM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1998 AND 1997
(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31,
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1998 1997
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(in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 8 $ 19
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation 24 18
Deferred income taxes - 3
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable 29 87
Inventories - 35
Refundable income taxes 2 4
Other current assets 8 7
Other assets (7) -
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable (40) (58)
Accrued income taxes (1) -
Accrued taxes - other than taxes on income (27) 3
Other liabilities (1) -
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities $ (5) $ 118
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures $ (91) $ (63)
Purchase of certificate of deposit - (75)
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Net cash (used in) investing activities $ (91) $ (138)
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NET (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ (96) $ (20)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning of period 132 97
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of period $ 36 $ 77
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(CONTINUED)
SEVEN J STOCK FARM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1998 AND 1997
(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31,
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1998 1997
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(in thousands)
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DATA:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ - $ -
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Income taxes $ - $ -
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NON CASH PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT $ - $ -
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The notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are
an integral part of this statement.
SEVEN J STOCK FARM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are
unaudited and include the accounts of Seven J Stock Farm, Inc. (the "Company")
and its wholly owned subsidiary, Madison Pipe Line Company.
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and
related notes have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information
and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations. The accompanying unaudited interim
condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read
in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in
the Company's 1997 Annual Report to Shareholders.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to
present fairly the Company's financial position as of January 31, 1998 and
the results of its operations and its cash flows for the periods ended
January 31, 1998 and 1997. Such adjustments consisted only of normal
recurring items. The results of operations for the periods ending
January 31, 1998 and 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results
to be expected for the full year.
Interim results are subject to year-end adjustments and audit by
independent public accountants.
Certain items and amounts for the prior period have been reclassified.
The reclassifications have no effect on net income.
NOTE 2 - PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
The reported tax rate in the first three months of fiscal year 1998 was
21.2%, which is the Company's current estimate of the effective tax rate for
the entire year. The reported tax rate in the corresponding period of the
previous year was 29.4%. The Company's effective tax rate for the year ended
October 31, 1997 was 22.1%.
SEVEN J STOCK FARM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
Pipeline operations - Revenue for the three months ended January 31, 1998
decreased $27,000 or 50.0% as compared to the three months ended January 31,
1997.. This is primarily the result of a decrease in gas volume transmitted.
Net Oil and Gas Royalties - Revenue for the three months ended January 31,
1998 increased $9,000 or 25.7% as compared to the three months ended
January 31, 1997. The increase is due to the drilling of an additional well
Administrative and General Expenses - Expenses for the three months ended
January 31, 1998 decreased $5,000 or 8.9%. This decrease is made up various
decreases in numerous general and administrative accounts.
Provision for Income Taxes - Provision for income taxes for the three months
ended January 31, 1997 decreased $2,000 as compared to the three months ended
January 31, 1997. This is due to a decrease in income before provision for
income taxes.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company had $5,000 negative cash flow in operating activities for the
three months ended January 31, 1998 as compared to generating $118,000 of net
cash flow from operating activities for the three months ended January 31,
1997. The company anticipates that adequate working capital will continue to
be provided from future operations.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) Exhibits - none
(B) Reports on Form 8-K - there were no reports on Form 8-K filed for
the quarter ended January 31, 1998.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SEVEN J STOCK FARM, INC.
(Registrant)
March 16, 1998 R. F. Pratka
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R. F. Pratka, Vice-President and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)