FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 1997
Commission File No. 0-9392
CLX ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
COLORADO 84-0749623
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1776 Lincoln Street, Suite 806, Denver, CO 80203
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (303) 894-0763
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
class of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
4,054,154 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value at January 30, 1998
CLX ENERGY, INC.
December 31, 1997
INDEX
Form 10-Q
Part I. - Financial Information
Balance Sheets - December 31, 1997 and
September 30, 1997
Statements of Operations for the three months
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
Statements of Cash Flows for the three months
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
Part II. - Other Information
Signatures
CLX ENERGY, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 1997 and September 30, 1997
(Unaudited)
December 31, September 30,
ASSETS: 1997 1997
Current assets:
Cash $ 57,262 34,763
Accounts Receivable:
Trade 3,455 59,471
Oil and gas sales 15,123 12,010
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Total current assets 75,840 106,244
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Property and equipment, at cost:
Oil and gas properties
(successful effort method):
Proved 329,732 329,732
Unproved 18,429 20,060
Office equipment 3,618 3,618
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351,779 353,410
Less accumulated depreciation
and depletion (199,799) (193,135)
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151,980 160,275
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Total assets $227,820 266,519
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 93,218 116,393
Due joint interest owners 8,355 8,355
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Total current liabilities 101,573 124,748
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Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value,
2,000,000 shares authorized,
600,000 shares designated Series A
$.06 cumulative convertible:
134,000 shares issued and outstanding
(aggregate involuntary liquidation
preference of $134,000 plus unpaid
dividends) 1,340 1,340
Common stock, $.01 par value,
50,000,000 shares authorized,
4,054,154 shares issued and
outstanding 40,542 40,542
Additional paid-in capital 541,417 541,417
Accumulative deficit (457,052) (441,528)
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Net stockholders' equity 126,247 141,771
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Total Liabilities and Equities $227,820 266,519
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<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
CLX ENERGY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
1997 1996
Revenues:
Oil and gas sales $ 29,927 29,918
Management fees 900 8,648
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Total revenue 30,827 38,566
Operating costs and expenses:
Lease operating and
production taxes 6,345 9,811
Lease rentals and abandonments 719 1,374
Depreciation and depletion 6,664 6,511
General and administrative 32,398 46,369
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Total operating costs and expenses 46,126 64,065
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Operating loss ( 15,299) ( 25,499)
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Other income (expenses):
Gain on sale of assets 669 5,000
Interest expense ( 894) ( 1,201)
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Total other income (expenses) ( 225) 3,799
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Net loss $( 15,524) ( 21,700)
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding - basic and diluted 4,054,154 3,465,386
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Net loss per common share -
basic and diluted ( * ) ( .01)
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* Less than ($.01) per share.
<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
CLX ENERGY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
(Unaudited)
1997 1996
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $( 15,524) ( 21,700)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation and depletion 6,664 6,511
Gain on sale of assets ( 669) ( 5,000)
(Increase) decrease in
accounts receivable 52,903 ( 7,140)
Decrease in prepaid expenses - 49
Increase (decrease) in accounts
payable ( 23,175) 14,104
Increase (decrease) in accrued
expenses and other - ( 355)
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Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities 20,199 ( 13,531)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 2,300 5,000
Purchase of property and equipment - ( 7,900)
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Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities 2,300 ( 2,900)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on short-term borrowings - ( 57,000)
Payments on long-term borrowings - ( 4,134)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock - 125,000
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Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities - 63,866
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Net increase (decrease) in cash 22,499 47,435
Cash, beginning of period 34,763 15,245
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Cash, end of period $ 57,262 62,680
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Supplemental disclosures of cash
flow information - cash paid
during period for interest $ - 1,557
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<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
CLX ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 1997
Note A - Basis of Presentation
The balance sheet as of December 31, 1997, the statements of
operations for the three months ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 and
the statements of cash flows for the three months ended December 31, 1997
and 1996 have been prepared by the Company, without audit. The preparation of
financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual
results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to
present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at
December 31, 1997 and for all periods presented have been made.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principals have been condensed or omitted as permitted by
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
While the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make
the information presented not misleading, it is suggested that these
financial statements be read in conjunction with the September 30, 1997
financial statements of CLX Energy, Inc., the notes thereto and the
Independent Auditors' Report thereon.
Note B - Net loss per common share
Net loss per common share is computed on the basis of the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the period as illustrated
below:
Three Months Ended
December 31, 1997
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Per Share
Net Loss Shares Amount
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Net Loss $( 15,524)
Preferred stock dividends ( 2,010)
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Net loss per share, basic and
diluted, applicable to
common stockholders $( 17,534) 4,054,154 $( * )
* Less than $(.01) per share
Three Months Ended
December 31, 1996
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Per Share
Net Loss Shares Amount
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Net Loss $( 21,700)
Preferred stock dividends ( 2,010)
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Net loss per share, basic and
diluted, applicable to
common stockholders $( 23,710) 3,465,386 $( .01)
Options to purchase 475,000 shares of common stock were outstanding at
December 31, 1997 (743,750 at December 31, 1996) but were not included in the
computation of diluted EPS because the options' exercise price was greater than
the average market price of the common shares.
Note C - Preferred stock
Each share of the Company's outstanding Series A preferred stock was
convertible into one share of common stock until the conversion
privilege expired on April 30, 1983. Except in certain specified
circumstances, the Series A preferred stock is nonvoting. The Series
A shares are redeemable at the option of the Company at $1.50 per
share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends. The Series A preferred
stock has an involuntary liquidation preference of $1 per share plus
accrued and unpaid dividends. Dividends on preferred stock of $.06
per share, $8,040, were not declared in 1984 through 1997 for a total
of $112,560 and are in arrears at December 31, 1997.
Note D - Contingency
The Company has been advised by Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company that on
September 10, 1997 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an
order that requires first sellers of gas to make refunds for all Kansas Ad
Valorem tax reimbursements collected for the period from October 3, 1983
through June 28, 1988, with interest.
This claim resulted from a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) order
issued September 10, 1997 which stated that ad valorem tax levied by the State
of Kansas could not be considered as an add-on the Maximum Lawful Price (MLP)
of gas sold under the NGPA of 1978 covering the period from October 3, 1983
through June 28, 1988. This order reversed the FERC rules in effect during
that time period that ad valorem taxes paid to the State of Kansas by producers
could recover from the pipeline company by the producers over and above the MLP
of gas sold under the guidelines set forth in the NGPA of 1978.
The predecessor of the Company, Calvin Exploration Inc. was operator of certain
Kansas gas wells during the period covered by the order. Panhandle Eastern
Pipe Line Company has advised the Company that Calvin Exploration Inc., as
first seller, was paid $57,732 in Kansas Ad Valorem taxes. The Company was
also advised that as successor in interest to the first seller, the amount of
the refund that must be repaid with interest will approximate $193,000 on the
due date of March 9, 1998 (approximately $190,000 at December 31, 1997.)
The Company believes that, based on the law as it exists today, its liability
is limited to its ownership percentage. Accounts payable includes
approximately $46,000 in connection with the FERC claim, including interest and
estimated legal expenses.
The Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association (KIOGA) has intervened with the
FERC requesting elimination of the interest charge on the claimed refunds. The
interest amounts to approximately 70% of the total refunds claimed. Bills have
been introduced in both the U. S. House of Representatives and Senate seeking
the same relief.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Analysis of Financial Condition
During the three months ended December 31, 1997, the Company sold part of its
interest in an unproved oil and gas prospect for $2,300. The Company received
$900 for management fees for operating a drilling program during the three
months ended December 31, 1997.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
At December 31, 1997 the Company had negative working capital of $25,733.
Revenues from existing oil and gas production and management fees from
operating a drilling program are not adequate to cover the normal operating
expenses of the Company without a reduction of general and administrative
expenses.
The Company currently has drilling prospects which it is actively marketing to
industry participants. If these prospects are successfully sold, the Company
will receive a front-end payment and an interest carried free of costs in these
prospects which would improve the Company's cash flow.
Analysis of Results of Operations
Oil and gas sales did not change significantly between the two periods.
Management fees decreased due to a decrease in activity on a drilling program
that the Company acts as operator.
Lease operating expenses and production taxes decreased due to a decrease in
operating costs caused by mild weather conditions compared to the prior period.
Depreciation and depletion did not change significantly between the two
periods. General and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to a
reduction in salary expense.
In December, 1996 the Company sold part of its interest in unproved oil and
gas prospects that resulted in a gain of $5,000. In December, 1997 the Company
sold part of its interest in an unproved oil and gas prospect that resulted
in a gain of approximately $669.
PART 2 - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
None
Item 2. Changes in Securities.
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None
Item 5. Other Information.
None
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits.
Exhibit 27. Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
None
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.
CLX ENERGY, INC.
/s/ E. J. Henderson
By: E. J. Henderson
President and Chief
Financial Officer
Dated: January 30, 1998