FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1998
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 33-19721-01
SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas 76-0261809
(State or other jurisdiction of organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
16825 Northchase Drive, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77060
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(281)874-2700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
None
(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
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SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
Balance Sheets
- March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 3
Statements of Operations
- Three month periods ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 4
Statements of Cash Flows
- Three month periods ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 5
Notes to Financial Statements 6
ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 9
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 10
SIGNATURES 11
SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31,
1998 1997
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 74,723 $ 81,738
Nonoperating interests income receivable 3,015 7,103
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Total Current Assets 77,738 88,841
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Nonoperating interests in oil and gas
properties, using full cost accounting 1,562,439 1,561,711
Less-Accumulated amortization (1,406,173) (1,402,381)
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156,266 159,330
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$ 234,004 $ 248,171
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable $ 2,544 $ 1,216
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Limited Partners' Capital (18,748.76 Limited Partnership Units;
$100 per unit) 226,755 240,024
General Partners' Capital 4,705 6,931
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Total Partners' Capital 231,460 246,955
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$ 234,004 $ 248,171
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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1998 1997
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REVENUES:
Income from nonoperating interests $ 4,792 $ 26,983
Interest income 1,022 17
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5,814 27,000
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Amortization 3,792 9,743
General and administrative 5,046 4,064
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8,838 13,807
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (3,024) $ 13,193
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Limited Partners' net income (loss)
per unit
March 31, 1998 $ (.16)
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March 31, 1997 $ .70
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See accompanying note to financial statements.
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SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
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1998 1997
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Income (loss) $ (3,024) $ 13,193
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) to
net cash provided by operations:
Amortization 3,792 9,743
Change in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in nonoperating interests income receivable 4,088 (6,032)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 1,328 371
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 6,184 17,275
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to nonoperating interests
in oil and gas properties (728) --
Proceeds from sale of nonoperating interests
in oil and gas properties -- 168
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (728) 168
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash distributions to partners (12,471) (8,019)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (7,015) 9,424
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 81,738 6,134
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 74,723 $ 15,558
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(1) General Information -
The financial statements included herein have been prepared by
the Partnership and are unaudited except for the balance sheet at
December 31, 1997 which has been taken from the audited financial
statements at that date. The financial statements reflect adjustments,
all of which were of a normal recurring nature, which are, in the
opinion of the managing general partner necessary for a fair
presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to the rules
and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Partnership believes adequate disclosure is provided by the information
presented. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the audited financial statements and the notes included in the latest
Form 10-K.
(2) Organization and Terms of Partnership Agreement -
Swift Energy Managed Pension Assets Partnership 1988-1, Ltd.,
a Texas limited partnership ("the Partnership"), was formed on September
14, 1988, for the purpose of purchasing net profits interests,
overriding royalty interests and royalty interests (collectively,
"nonoperating interests") in producing oil and gas properties within the
continental United States. Swift Energy Company ("Swift"), a Texas
corporation, and VJM Partners, Ltd. ("VJM"), a Texas limited
partnership, serve as Managing General Partner and Special General
Partner of the Partnership, respectively. The Managing General Partner
is required to contribute up to 1/99th of limited partner net
contributions. The 190 limited partners made total capital contributions
of $1,874,876.
Nonoperating interests acquisition costs and the management
fee are borne 99 percent by the limited partners and one percent by the
general partners. Organization and syndication costs were borne solely
by the limited partners.
Generally, all continuing costs (including development costs,
operating costs, general and administrative reimbursements and direct
expenses) and revenues are allocated 90 percent to the limited partners
and ten percent to the general partners. If prior to partnership payout,
however, the cash distribution rate for a certain period equals or
exceeds 17.5 percent, then for the following calendar year, these
continuing costs and revenues will be allocated 85 percent to the
limited partners and 15 percent to the general partners. After
partnership payout, continuing costs and revenues will be shared 85
percent by the limited partners, and 15 percent by the general partners,
even if the cash distribution rate is less than 17.5 percent.
(3) Significant Accounting Policies -
Use of Estimates -
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from estimates. Certain reclassifications have been
made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation.
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SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Nonoperating Interests in Oil and Gas Properties --
The Partnership accounts for its ownership interest in oil and
gas properties using the proportionate consolidation method, whereby the
Partnership's share of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses is
included in the appropriate classification in the financial statements.
For financial reporting purposes the Partnership follows the
"full-cost" method of accounting for nonoperating interests in oil and
gas property costs. Under this method of accounting, all costs incurred
in the acquisition of nonoperating interests in oil and gas properties
are capitalized. The unamortized cost of nonoperating interests in oil
and gas properties is limited to the "ceiling limitation" (calculated
separately for the Partnership, limited partners and general partners).
The "ceiling limitation" is calculated on a quarterly basis and
represents the estimated future net revenues from nonoperating interests
in proved properties using current prices, discounted at ten percent.
Proceeds from the sale or disposition of nonoperating interests in oil
and gas properties are treated as a reduction of the cost of the
nonoperating interests with no gains or losses recognized except in
significant transactions.
The Partnership computes the provision for amortization of oil
and gas properties on the units-of-production method. Under this method,
the provision is calculated by multiplying the total unamortized cost of
oil and gas properties by an overall rate determined by dividing the
physical units of oil and gas produced during the period by the total
estimated proved oil and gas reserves at the beginning of the period.
The calculation of the "ceiling limitation" and the provision
for depreciation, depletion and amortization is based on estimates of
proved reserves. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating
quantities of proved reserves and in projecting the future rates of
production, timing and plan of development. The accuracy of any reserve
estimate is a function of the quality of available data and of
engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. Results of
drilling, testing and production subsequent to the date of the estimate
may justify revision of such estimate. Accordingly, reserve estimates
are often different from the quantities of oil and gas that are
ultimately recovered.
(4) Related-Party Transactions -
Affiliates of the Special General Partner, as Dealer Manager,
received $46,872 for managing and overseeing the offering of the limited
partnership units. A one-time management fee of $46,872 was paid to
Swift for services performed for the Partnership.
Effective September 14, 1988, the Partnership entered into a
Net Profits and Overriding Royalty Interests Agreement ("NP/OR
Agreement") with Swift Energy Income Partners 1988-1, Ltd. ("Operating
Partnership"), managed by Swift, for the purpose of acquiring
nonoperating interests in producing oil and gas properties. Under terms
of the NP/OR Agreement, the Partnership has been conveyed a nonoperating
interest in the aggregate net profits (i.e., oil and gas sales net of
related operating costs) of the properties acquired equal to its
proportionate share of the property acquisition costs.
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SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
(5) Vulnerability Due to Certain Concentrations -
The Partnership's revenues are primarily the result of sales
of its oil and natural gas production. Market prices of oil and natural
gas may fluctuate and adversely affect operating results.
In the normal course of business, the Partnership extends
credit, primarily in the form of monthly oil and gas sales receivables,
to various companies in the oil and gas industry which results in a
concentration of credit risk. This concentration of credit risk may be
affected by changes in economic or other conditions and may accordingly
impact the Partnership's overall credit risk. However, the Managing
General Partner believes that the risk is mitigated by the size,
reputation, and nature of the companies to which the Partnership extends
credit. In addition, the Partnership generally does not require
collateral or other security to support customer receivables.
(6) Fair Value of Financial Instruments -
The Partnership's financial instruments consist of cash and
cash equivalents and short-term receivables and payables. The carrying
amounts approximate fair value due to the highly liquid nature of the
short-term instruments.
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SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The Partnership is formed for the purpose of investing in nonoperating
interests in producing oil and gas properties located within the continental
United States. In order to accomplish this, the Partnership goes through two
distinct yet overlapping phases with respect to its liquidity and results of
operations. When the Partnership is formed, it commences its "acquisition"
phase, with all funds placed in short-term investments until required for the
acquisition of nonoperating interests. Therefore, the interest earned on these
pre-acquisition investments becomes the primary cash flow source for initial
partner distributions. As the Partnership acquires nonoperating interests in
producing properties, net cash from ownership of nonoperating interests becomes
available for distribution, along with the investment income. After all
partnership funds have been expended on nonoperating interests in producing oil
and gas properties, the Partnership enters its "operations" phase. During this
phase, income from nonoperating interests in oil and gas sales generates
substantially all revenues, and distributions to partners reflect those revenues
less all associated partnership expenses. The Partnership may also derive
proceeds from the sale of nonoperating interests in acquired oil and gas
properties, when the sale of such interests is economically appropriate or
preferable to continued operations.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Oil and gas reserves are depleting assets and therefore often
experience significant production declines each year from the date of
acquisition through the end of the life of the property. The primary source of
liquidity to the Partnership comes almost entirely from the income generated
from the sale of oil and gas produced from ownership interests in oil and gas
properties. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $6,184 and $17,275
for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. This source of
liquidity and the related results of operations, and in turn cash distributions,
will decline in future periods as the oil and gas produced from the properties
also declines while production and general and administrative costs remain
relatively stable making it unlikely that the Partnership will hold the
properties until they are fully depleted, but will likely liquidate when a
substantial majority of the reserves have been produced. The Partnership has
expended all of the partner's net commitments available for property
acquisitions and development by acquiring producing oil and gas properties. The
partnership invests primarily in proved producing properties with nominal levels
of future costs of development for proven but undeveloped reserves. Significant
purchases of additional reserves or extensive drilling activity are not
anticipated. Cash distributions totaled $12,471 and $8,019 for the three months
ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Under the NP/OR Agreement, the Managing General Partner acquires
interests in oil and gas properties from outside parties and sells these
interests to an affiliated operating partnership, who in turn creates and sells
to the Partnership nonoperating interests in these same oil and gas properties.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Income from nonoperating interests decreased 82 percent in the first
quarter of 1998 when compared to the same quarter in 1997. Oil and gas sales
declined $29,028 or 79 percent in the first quarter of 1998 when compared to the
corresponding quarter in 1997, primarily due to decreased gas and oil prices. A
decline in gas prices of 51 percent or $1.60/MCF and in oil prices of 28 percent
or $6.04/BBL had a significant impact on partnership performance. Also, current
quarter gas and oil production declined 58 percent and 73 percent, respectively
when compared to first quarter 1997 production volumes, further contributing to
decreased revenues. The partnership's sale of several properties in 1997 had an
impact on 1998 partnership production volumes.
Total amortization expense decreased 61 percent or $5,951 in 1998
compared to first quarter 1997, also related to the decline in production
volumes.
During 1998, partnership revenues and costs will be shared between the
limited partners and general partners in a 90:10 ratio.
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SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
-NONE-
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION
ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-1, LTD.
(Registrant)
By: SWIFT ENERGY COMPANY
Managing General Partner
Date: May 5, 1998 By: /s/ John R. Alden
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John R. Alden
Senior Vice President, Secretary
and Principal Financial Officer
Date: May 5, 1998 By: /s/ Alton D. Heckaman, Jr.
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Alton D. Heckaman, Jr.
Vice President, Controller
and Principal Accounting Officer
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