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 September 30, 1999 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 33-19721-02 SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-2, LTD. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Texas 76-0264870 (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 ---- SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-2, LTD. INDEX PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE ITEM 1. Financial Statements Balance Sheets - September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 3 Statements of Operations - Three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 4 Statements of Cash Flows - Nine month periods ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 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 11 SIGNATURES 12 SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-2, LTD. BALANCE SHEETS September 30, December 31, 1999 1998 --------------- --------------- (Unaudited) ASSETS: Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 102,178 $ 77,407 Nonoperating interests income receivable 22,072 11,081 --------------- --------------- Total Current Assets 124,250 88,488 --------------- --------------- Nonoperating interests in oil and gas properties, using full cost accounting 1,593,066 1,627,630 Less-Accumulated amortization (1,357,327) (1,328,400) --------------- --------------- 235,739 299,230 =============== =============== $ 359,989 $ 387,718 =============== =============== LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL: Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable $ 2,258 $ 4,506 --------------- --------------- Limited Partners' Capital (18,562 Limited Partnership Units; $100 per unit) 356,562 383,153 General Partners' Capital 1,169 59 --------------- --------------- Total Partners' Capital 357,731 383,212 =============== =============== $ 359,989 $ 387,718 =============== =============== See accompanying notes to financial statements. 3 SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-2, LTD. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ---------------------------------- --------------------------------- 1999 1998 1999 1998 --------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- REVENUES: Income from nonoperating interests $ 23,600 $ 12,065 $ 55,864 $ 53,634 Interest income 1,219 963 3,095 3,448 --------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- 24,819 13,028 58,959 57,082 --------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- COSTS AND EXPENSES: Amortization 8,972 66,137 28,927 92,151 General and administrative 6,898 4,439 25,550 20,529 --------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- 15,870 70,576 54,477 112,680 =============== =============== ============== ============== NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 8,949 $ (57,548) $ 4,482 $ (55,598) =============== =============== ============== ============== Limited Partners' net income (loss) per unit $ 0.40 $ (3.10) $ 0.09 $ (3.00) =============== =============== ============== ============== See accompanying notes to financial statements. 4 SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-2, LTD. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, ------------------------------------- 1999 1998 --------------- --------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Income (loss) $ 4,482 $ (55,598) Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) to net cash provided by operations: Amortization 28,927 92,151 Change in assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in nonoperating interests income receivable (10,991) 9,675 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (2,248) (629) --------------- --------------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 20,170 45,599 --------------- --------------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Additions to nonoperating interests in oil and gas properties (5,326) (19,730) Proceeds from sales of nonoperating interests in oil and gas properties 39,564 -- --------------- --------------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 34,564 (19,730) --------------- --------------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Cash Distributions to partners (29,963) (66,004) --------------- --------------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 24,771 (40,135) --------------- --------------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 77,407 110,632 =============== =============== CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 102,178 $ 70,497 =============== =============== See accompanying notes to financial statements. 5 SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-2, 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, 1998 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 ("SEC"). 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 1988-2, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership ("the Partnership"), was formed on January 31, 1989, 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 180 limited partners made total capital contributions of $1,856,200. 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. Oil and Gas Revenues - Oil and gas revenues are reported using the entitlement method in which the Partnership recognizes its interest in oil and natural gas production as revenue. 6 SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-2, 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 statement. 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 $41,155 for managing and overseeing the offering of the limited partnership units. A one-time management fee of $46,405 was paid to Swift for services performed for the Partnership. Effective February 10, 1989, the Partnership entered into a Net Profits and Overriding Royalty Interests Agreement ("NP/OR Agreement") with Swift Energy Income Partners 1988-2, Ltd. and Swift Energy Income Partners 1988-3, Ltd. ("Operating Partnerships"), managed by Swift, for the purpose of acquiring nonoperating interests in producing oil and gas properties. Under terms of the NP/OR Agreement, the Operating Partnerships will convey to the Partnership nonoperating interests 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. (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. 7 SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-2, LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) (UNAUDITED) 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. (7) Year 2000 - The Year 2000 issue results from computer programs and embedded computer chips with date fields that cannot distinguish between the years 1900 and 2000. The Managing General Partner has implemented the steps necessary to make its operations and the related operations of the Partnership capable of addressing the Year 2000. These steps included upgrading, testing and certifying its computer systems and field operation services and obtaining Year 2000 compliance certification from all important business suppliers. The Managing General Partner formed a task force during 1998 to address the Year 2000 issue and prepare its business systems for the Year 2000. The Managing General Partner has either replaced or updated mission critical systems and has substantially completed testing and will continue remedial actions as needed. The Managing General Partner's business systems are almost entirely comprised of off-the-shelf software. Most of the necessary changes in computer instructional code were made by upgrading this software. In addition, the Managing General Partner has received certification as to Year 2000 compliance from vendors or third party consultants. The Managing General Partner does not believe that costs incurred to address the Year 2000 issue with respect to its business systems will have a material effect on the Partnership's results of operations, or its liquidity and financial condition. The estimated total cost to the Managing General Partner to address Year 2000 issues is projected to be less than $150,000, most of which was spent during the testing phase. The Partnership's share of this cost is expected to be insignificant. The failure to correct a material Year 2000 problem could result in an interruption, or failure of certain normal business activities or operations. Based on activities to date, the Managing General Partner believes that it has resolved any Year 2000 problems concerning its financial and administrative systems. It is undeterminable how all the aspects of the Year 2000 will impact the Partnership. The most reasonably likely worst case scenario would involve a prolonged disruption of external power sources upon which core equipment relies, resulting in a substantial decrease in the Partnership's oil and gas production activities. In addition, the pipeline operators to whom the Managing General Partner sells the Partnership's natural gas, as well as other customers and suppliers, could be prone to Year 2000 problems that could not be assessed or detected by the Managing General Partner. The Managing General Partner has contacted its major purchasers, customers, suppliers, financial institutions and others with whom it conducts business to determine whether they will be able to resolve in a timely manner any Year 2000 problems directly affecting the Managing General Partner or Partnership and to inform them of the Managing General Partner's internal assessment of its Year 2000 review. There can be no assurance that such third parties will not fail to appropriately address their Year 2000 issues or will not themselves suffer a Year 2000 disruption that could have a material adverse effect on the Partnership's activities, financial condition or operating results. Based upon these responses and any problems that arise, contingency plans or back-up systems would be determined and addressed. 8 SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-2, 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. 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 these 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. Cash distributions to partners are determined quarterly, based upon the net profits interest payment received from the companion operating partnership, less general and administrative expenses. The net profits interest payment is determined based upon net proceeds from sale of oil and gas production after payment of lease operating expense, taxes and development costs. In addition, future partnership cash requirements are taken into account to determine necessary cash reserves. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $20,170 and $45,599 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities in 1999 is related to changes in assets and liabilities. Cash provided by proceeds from the sale of nonoperating interests in properties totaled $39,890 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. Cash distributions totaled $29,963 and $66,004 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. In 1999, cash distributions were effected by production declines from the Partnership's depleting property interests and low oil and gas prices received during the first part of this year. The Partnership has expended all of the partners' 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. Under the NP/OR Agreement, the Managing General Partner acquires interests in oil and gas properties from outside parties and sells these interests to affiliated operating partnerships, who in turn creates and sells to the Partnership nonoperating interests in these same oil and gas properties. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following analysis explains changes in the revenue and expense categories for the quarter ended September 30, 1999 (current quarter) when compared to the quarter ended September 30, 1998 (corresponding quarter), and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 (current period), when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 1998 (corresponding period). 9 SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-2, LTD. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) Three Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 Income from nonoperating interests increased 96 percent in the third quarter of 1999 when compared to the same quarter in 1998. Oil and gas sales increased $16,932 or 72 percent in the third quarter of 1999 when compared to the corresponding quarter in 1998, primarily due to increased oil and gas prices. Oil prices increased 78 percent or $7.90/BBL to an average of $18.07/BBL and gas prices increased 34 percent or $.76/MCF to an average of $2.98/MCF for the quarter. Current quarter production volumes decreased 2 percent as oil production declined 15 percent and gas production increased 5 percent when compared to third quarter 1998 production volumes. Corresponding production costs per equivalent MCF increased 46 percent in the third quarter of 1999 compared to the third quarter of 1998 and total production costs increased 45 percent. Total amortization expense for the third quarter of 1999 decreased 90 percent or $57,165 when compared to the third quarter of 1998. In 1998, two components, the normal provision, calculated on the units of production method, and the additional provision, relating to the ceiling limitation, make up total amortization expense. Normal amortization expense decreased 17 percent or $1,778 in the third quarter of 1999 compared to the third quarter of 1998. The Partnership recorded an additional provision in amortization in the third quarter of 1998 for $55,387, when the present value, discounted at ten percent, of estimated future net revenues from oil and gas properties, using the guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission, was below the fair market value for oil and gas properties resulting in a full cost ceiling impairment. Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 Income from nonoperating interests increased 4 percent in the first nine months of 1999 when compared to the same period in 1998. Oil and gas sales increased $3,574 or 4 percent in the first nine months of 1999 when compared to the corresponding period in 1998, primarily due to increased oil and gas prices. Oil prices increased 67 percent or $7.84/BBL to an average of $19.55/BBL and gas prices increased 9 percent or $.19/MCF to an average of $2.40/MCF for the current period. Increased oil and gas prices helped offset the effect of decreased production. Current period production volumes decreased 14 percent as oil and gas production declined 30 percent and 6 percent, respectively, when compared to the same period in 1998. Corresponding production costs per equivalent MCF increased 19 percent in the first nine months of 1999 compared to the corresponding period in 1998 and total production costs increased 2 percent. Total amortization expense for the first nine months of 1999 decreased 69 percent or $63,224 when compared to the first nine months of 1998. In 1998, two components, the normal provision, calculated on the units of production method, and the additional provision, relating to the ceiling limitation, make up total amortization expense. Normal amortization expense decreased 21 percent or $7,837 in the first nine months of 1999 compared to the first nine months of 1998. The Partnership recorded an additional provision in amortization in the first nine months in 1998 for $55,387, when the present value, discounted at ten percent, of estimated future net revenues from oil and gas properties, using the guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission, was below the fair market value for oil and gas properties resulting in a full cost ceiling impairment. During 1999, partnership revenues and costs will be shared between the limited partners and general partners in a 90:10 ratio. 10 SWIFT ENERGY MANAGED PENSION ASSETS PARTNERSHIP 1988-2, LTD. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION -NONE- 11 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 1988-2, LTD. (Registrant) By: SWIFT ENERGY COMPANY Managing General Partner Date: November 4, 1999 By: /s/ John R. Alden ---------------- --------------------------------------- John R. Alden Senior Vice President, Secretary and Principal Financial Officer Date: November 4, 1999 By: /s/ Alton D. Heckaman, Jr. ---------------- --------------------------------------- Alton D. Heckaman, Jr. Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer 12