1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549 	 ------------------------ FORM 10-Q /X/ 	Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 	Exchange Act of 1934 	For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996 or / /	Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 	Exchange Act of 1934 	For the Transition period from to -------------------------- COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-13305 -------------------------- PARALLEL PETROLEUM CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 75-1971716 (State of other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification incorporation or organization) Number) 	One Marienfeld Place, Suite 465,			 	Midland, Texas 79701 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (915) 684-3727 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) NOT APPLICABLE (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) 	 	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 	The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock was 14,854,108 shares of common stock, par value $.01, outstanding as of May 1, 1996. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Reference is made to the succeeding pages for the following financial statements: - Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995 and March 31, 1996 - Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 1995 and 1996 - Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 1995 and March 31, 1996 - Notes to Financial Statements ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K /a/ Exhibits 			 27. Financial Data Schedule /b/ Reports on Form 8-K No reports were filed on Form 8-K during the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996. 3 PARALLEL PETROLEUM CORPORATION BALANCE SHEETS December 31, March 31, 1996 1995* (Unaudited) ------------ -------------- ASSETS - ------ Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 558,748 $ 60,629 Accounts receivable: Oil and Gas 648,000 1,462,000 Other, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $28,130 in 1995 and 1996 115,318 126,109 Affiliate 2,932 5,948 ------------ ------------ 766,250 1,654,686 Prepaid expenses and other 16,293 10,169 Undeveloped leases held for sale 60,413 60,413 Deferred income taxes 114,240 210,460 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 1,515,944 1,935,728 ------------ ------------ Property and equipment, at cost: Oil and gas properties, full cost method 30,879,615 34,687,296 Other 315,983 351,439 ------------ ------------ 31,195,598 35,038,735 Less accumulated depreciation and depletion 8,837,838 9,491,235 ------------ ------------ Net property and equipment 22,357,760 25,547,500 ------------ ------------ Other assets net of accumulated amortization of $24,500 in 1995 and $28,688 in 1996 40,994 49,056 ------------ ------------ $ 23,914,698 $ 27,532,284 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ------------------------------------ Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: Trade $ 856,088 $ 780,737 Affiliate 20,557 4,167 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 876,645 784,904 ------------ ------------ Long-term debt 11,674,625 14,429,749 Deferred income taxes 528,015 916,235 Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock - par value of $.10 per share, authorized 40,000,000 shares, none issued -- -- Common stock - par value of $.01 per share, authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 14,854,108 in 1995 and 1996 148,540 148,540 Additional paid-in surplus 11,662,897 11,662,897 Accumulated deficit (976,024) (410,041) ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 10,835,413 11,401,396 Contingencies ------------ ------------ $ 23,914,698 $ 27,532,284 ============ ============ *The balance sheet as of December 31, 1995 has been derived from the Company's audited financial statements. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 4 PARALLEL PETROLEUM CORPORATION STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended March 31, 1995 and 1996 (Unaudited) 1995 1996 ------------ ----------- Oil and gas revenues $ 1,167,278 $ 2,337,924 ------------ ----------- Cost and expenses: Lease operating expense 336,498 452,963 General and administrative 37,389 63,629 Public reporting, auditing and legal 43,050 45,037 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 365,303 653,397 ----------- ----------- 782,240 1,215,026 ----------- ----------- Operating income 385,038 1,122,898 ----------- ----------- Other income (expense), net: Interest income -- 93 Other income 11,744 17,335 Interest expense (260,352) (282,158) Other expense (113) (185) ----------- ----------- Total other expense, net (248,721) (264,915) ----------- ----------- Income before income taxes 136,317 857,983 Income tax expense - deferred 46,000 292,000 ----------- ----------- Net income $ 90,317 $ 565,983 =========== =========== Net income per common share $ .01 $ .04 =========== =========== Weighted average common shares and common stock equivalents outstanding 15,170,977 15,430,648 =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 5 PARALLEL PETROLEUM CORPORATION STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Three Months Ended March 31, 1995 and 1996 (Unaudited) 1995 1996 -------------- -------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 90,317 $ 565,983 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash required by operating activities: Depreciation, depletion and amortization 365,303 653,397 Incomes taxes 46,000 292,000 Other, net 151,552 (8,062) Changes in assets and liabilities: Decrease (increase) in trade receivables (670,288) (827,807) Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other (29,786) 6,124 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (918,402) (91,741) ------------ ------------ Net cash required by operating activities (965,304) 589,894 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to property and equipment (799,016) (3,843,137) Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment 530,171 -- Acquisition of undeveloped leases held for sale (46,015) -- ------------ ------------ Net cash required by investing activities (314,860) (3,843,137) ------------ ------------ Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 1,050,000 2,755,124 Payments of long-term debt (1,610,375) -- Stock offering costs (289,899) -- Proceeds from common stock issuance 1,610,375 -- ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by financing activities 760,101 2,755,124 ------------ ------------ Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (520,063) (498,119) Beginning cash and cash equivalents 598,465 558,748 ------------ ------------ Ending cash and cash equivalents $ 78,402 $ 60,629 ============ ============ 6 PARALLEL PETROLEUM CORPORATION NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1.	OPINION OF MANAGEMENT The financial information included herein is Unaudited; however, such information includes all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for the interim periods. NOTE 2.	LONG TERM DEBT In July, 1995, the Company and its bank lender amended and restated the Company's revolving credit facility and renewed and extended the Company's outstanding indebtedness under the facility. Interest only is payable on the outstanding principal balance of the revolving facility on the last day of each month through and including May 31, 1997. Under the restated credit facility, the revolving loan will automatically convert to a four-year term loan on June 1, 1997, payable in 48 equal installments of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest, with the final payment being due and payable on May 31, 2001. The aggregate principal amount of the Company's borrowings outstanding at any one time is limited to the lesser of $25,000,000 or the borrowing base then in effect. At March 31, 1996, the borrowing base was $15,225,000 and the aggregate principal amount outstanding at the same date was approximately $14,429,749. Commitment fees of 0.5% per annum on the difference between the loan commitment amount and the average daily amount of the loan are due quarterly. The borrowing base is redetermined by the Bank semi-annually on or about May 1, and November 1 of each year. The note bears interest at the bank's prime rate and is secured by substantially all of the Company's oil and gas properties. The restated loan agreement contains various restrictive covenants and compliance requirements, including maintenance of certain financial ratios, limitations on additional indebtedness and restrictions on the payment of dividends. NOTE 3.	COMMON STOCK OFFERING On February 7, 1995, the Company completed a private placement of 644,150 shares of common stock at $2.50 per share, of which 50,000 shares were purchased by certain Directors (or their affiliates) of the Company. Proceeds received, net of related expenses, were $1,320,476. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. (1) MATERIAL CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION LIQUIDITY Working Capital increased $511,525 as of March 31, 1996 compared to December 31, 1995. Current assets exceeded current liabilities by $1,150,824 at March 31, 1996 compared to $639,299 at December 31, 1995. Current assets increased primarily due to an increase of $827,807 in accounts receivable offset by a decrease of $6,124 in prepaid expenses and a decrease in cash of $498,119. The decrease in cash resulted primarily due to the Company's investments in oil and gas drilling activities and payment of trade payables accrued as of December 31, 1995. The Company continues to employ 3-D seismic technology in conjunction with its drilling activities, which are concentrated on certain gas prospects located in south Texas. 7 CAPTIAL RESOURCES The Company incurred net costs of $3,843,137 in its oil and gas property acquisition, development, and enhancement activities for the three months ended March 31, 1996. Such costs were financed by the utilization of the Company's cash position and funds provided from its line of credit. Historically, the Company concentrated most of its drilling activities onshore in Texas in exploratory prospects. However, starting in 1988 the Company followed a policy of deemphasizing exploratory drilling and committing most of its available funds to the acquisition and enhancement of producing oil and gas properties and development drilling. Beginning in 1992, the Company expanded its acquisition and enhancement efforts through the use of three- dimensional seismic technology. Based on the Company's projected oil and gas revenues and related expenses, Management believes that its internally generated cash flow, coupled with proceeds from borrowings under the Company's lending facility, will be sufficient to fund its current operations. The Company continually reviews and considers alternative methods of financing. TREND AND PRICES The Company's revenues, cash flows and borrowing capacity are affected by changes in oil and gas prices. The markets for oil and gas have historically been, and will continue to be, volatile. Prices for oil and gas typically fluctuate in response to relatively minor changes in supply and demand, market uncertainty, seasonal, political and other factors beyond the control of the Company. The Company is unable to accurately predict domestic or worldwide political events or the effects of such other factors on the prices received by the Company for its gas and oil. The Company historically has not entered into transactions to hedge against changes in oil and gas prices, but may elect to enter into hedging transactions in the future to protect against fluctuations in oil and gas prices. During 1995, the average sales price received by the Company for its oil was approximately $17.26 per barrel ("Bbl"), as compared to $15.81 in 1994, while the average sales prices for the Company's gas was approximately $1.50 per thousand cubic feet ("Mcf") in 1995, as compared to $1.68 per Mcf in 1994. At March 31, 1996, the price received by the Company for its oil production ranged from $20.00 to $22.00 per Bbl, while the price received by the Company, at that same date, for its gas production ranged from $1.60 to $2.50 per Mcf. 	 (2) MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Because of the Company's ever-changing reserve base and sources of production, year to year or quarter to quarter comparisons of the Company's results of operations can be difficult. This situation is further complicated by significant changes in product mix (oil vs. gas volumes) and related price fluctuations for both oil and gas. For these reasons, the table below compares the Results of Operations on the basis of equivalent barrels of oil ("EBO") for the period indicated. An EBO means one barrel of oil equivalent using the ratio of six Mcf of gas to one barrel of oil. 8 Three Months Ended --------------------------------------------- 9-31-95 12-31-95 3-31-96 3-31-95 3-31-96 ------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Production and Prices: Oil (Bbls) 22,819 30,372 44,713 43,216 44,713 Natural Gas (Mcf) 469,554 478,248 701,895 321,947 701,895 Equivalent Barrels of Oil (EBO) 101,078 110,080 161,695 96,874 161,695 Oil Price (per Bbl) $17.36 17.54 18.27 $16.55 18.27 Gas Price (per Mcf) $ 1.45 1.59 2.17 $ 1.40 2.17 Price per EBO $10.93 11.75 14.46 $12.05 14.46 	 Results of Operations per EBO Oil and gas revenues $10.93 $11.75 $14.46 $12.05 $14.46 Costs and expenses: Lease operating expense 3.57 3.65 2.80 3.47 2.80 General and administrative .67 .59 .39 .39 .39 Public reporting, auditing and legal .63 .48 .28 .44 .28 Depreciation and depletion 3.62 4.75 4.04 3.77 4.04 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 8.49 9.47 7.51 8.07 7.51 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Operating income 2.44 2.28 6.95 3.98 6.95 Other income (expense): Interest expense (2.51) (2.39) (1.74) (2.69) (1.74) Other income (expense) .12 .08 .11 .12 .11 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Income before income taxes $ .05 $ (.03) $ 5.32 $ 1.41 $ 5.32 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== Net cash flow before working capital adjustments $ 3.67 $ 4.78 $ 9.36 $ 5.18 $ 9.36 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 COMPARED WITH THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1995: During the three months ended March 31, 1996, the following operational items changed relative to the corresponding three month period ended March 31, 1995: Net income after tax increased $475,666 (527%) to $565,983 primarily due to a $1,170,646 increase in oil and gas revenues. Net cash flow from operations, before working capital adjustments, increased $1,009,760 (201%) to $1,511,380. Oil and gas revenues increased $1,170,646 (100%) to $2,337,924 in 1996 compared to $1,167,278 in 1995. The EBO's sold in 1996 increased by 64,821 (67%) to 161,695 compared to 96,874 in 1995. 9 Costs and expenses increased $432,786 (55%) to $1,215,026 due to the following: 1. Lease operating expense increased $116,465 (35%) to $452,963 primarily due to the aforementioned 67% increase in EBO's sold. The operating expense per EBO decreased 19% to $2.80 in 1996 compared to $3.47 in 1995 because of increased production on certain recently completed wells that are flowing. 2. General and administrative expense increased $26,240 (70%) to $63,629 in 1996 primarily due to a doubling in franchise taxes and an increase in general corporate legal expense. Such increase represents $.39 per EBO sold in 1996 compared to $.39 per EBO sold in 1995. General and administrative costs are expected to remain fairly stable with no material increases expected in any particular category. 3. Public reporting, auditing and legal expense increased $1,987 (5%) to $45,037 with no material increases noted in any particular category. 4. Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense (DD&A) increased $288,094 (79%) to $653,397 due to the aforementioned 67% increase in EBO's sold. The DD&A rate per EBO in 1996 is $4.04 compared to $3.77 in 1995. Interest expense increased $21,806 (8%) to $282,158 because of the Company's increased borrowings to finance its oil and gas property acquisitions, enhancements, development drilling and three dimensional seismic technology activities. 10 SIGNATURES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED. PARALLEL PETROLEUM CORPORATION Date: May 14, 1996 BY: /s/ THOMAS R. CAMBRIDGE ------------------------------ THOMAS R. CAMBRIDGE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Date: May 14, 1996 BY: /s/ LARRY C. OLDHAM ------------------------------ LARRY C. OLDHAM, PRESIDENT 11 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit		 No. Description of Exhibit - ------ ---------------------- *27 Financial Data Schedule - ----------------------- * Filed herewith