EXHIBIT 20.2
[LOGO OF ZYDECO ENERGY, INC. APPEARS HERE]
THIRD QUARTER REPORT
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
ZYDECO ENERGY, INC.
(UNAUDITED AND IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 30,
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1997 1996 1997 1996
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Operating Revenues $ 438 $ 461 $ 1,069 $ 1,066
Operating Costs and Expenses (2,478) (1,404) (5,473) (2,745)
Interest Income, net 83 48 180 192
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Net Loss $(1,957) $ (895) $(4,224) $(1,487)
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Per Equivalent Share $ (.24) $ (.14) $ (.59) $ (.25)
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Average Outstanding Equivalent Shares 8,171 6,472 7,123 6,027
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ZYDECO ENERGY, INC.
(IN THOUSANDS)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996
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(Unaudited)
Current Assets $ 16,878 $ 8,232
Oil and Gas Properties, net 339 533
Equipment and Software, net 807 839
Other Assets 871 308
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Total Assets $ 18,895 $ 9,912
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Current Liabilities $ 2,160 $ 3,572
Shareholders' Equity 16,735 6,340
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Total Liabilities and Equity $ 18,895 $ 9,912
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
ZYDECO ENERGY, INC.
(UNAUDITED AND IN THOUSANDS)
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
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1997 1996
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Cash Flows:
Operating Activities $ (24) $ (692)
Investing Activities (6,625) 6,862
Financing Activities 13,943 (334)
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Increase (Decrease) in Cash $ 7,294 $ 5,836
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Cash and Equivalents, End of Period $ 14,201 $ 6,353
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DEAR SHAREHOLDERS AND FRIENDS,
Several important events occurred during our third quarter ending September
30, 1997:
. July 1--Acquired Wavefield Image, Inc. including ownership of a
pending patent, "Sampling and Reconstruction of Propagating
Wavefields".
. July 6--Completed the field recording of seismic data for the West
Cameron Seismic Project.
. August 13--Completed quick look standard processing of the seismic
data for the West Cameron Seismic Project.
. August 21--Completed an offering of 3,680,000 shares of common stock
providing the Company proceeds of $14,060,062.
. September 15--Commenced installation of the new Hewlett
Packard/Convex SPP2000, a 32 processor supercomputer.
The Company realized a significant cost savings in the field recording of
seismic data in West Cameron by the utilization of the technology described in
the pending patent, "Sampling and Reconstruction of Propagating Wavefields" by
Dr. Norman Neidell. After processing the data acquired at West Cameron in the
fall of 1996, the Company concluded that the resolution and imaging of the
data was better than that obtained by using standard techniques. Upon
acquiring Wavefield Image, Inc., the owner of the patent, Dr. Neidell joined
the Company as Vice President, Innovations. Two of Dr. Neidell's experienced
associates also joined the Company providing us with stratigraphic
interpretation abilities, which we believe will be invaluable for the West
Cameron Seismic Project. The Company intends to further advance and exploit
Dr. Neidell's technology.
Although the Company began initial interpretation of the seismic data as it
became available, the conclusive interpretation is awaiting the completion of
processing using Dr. Neidell's technology. This processing began in October
when the new computer from Hewlett Packard was installed and will continue
through January 1998. The data quality is excellent and numerous potential
prospects are being evaluated. We intend to further process and interpret the
individual potential prospects before leasing or drilling. We expect to
commence leasing activities in the first quarter of 1998 and to begin drilling
by mid-summer.
On November 5, 1997, Mr. W. Kyle Willis resigned as Vice President, Treasurer,
Secretary, and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in order to join an
oilfield equipment and services company. Mr. Stephen P. Jacobs was elected
Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary of the Company. Mr. Willis will
continue to assist the Company in financial and reporting matters as a
consultant.
Our financial position is strong as we continue to evaluate and develop our
West Cameron Seismic Project. Next year should be an exciting one for our
company.
Sincerely,
/s/ EDWARD R. PRINCE, JR.
Edward R. Prince, Jr.
Vice Chairman
November 20, 1997
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Sam B. Myers, Jr. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Edward R. Prince, Jr. Vice Chairman
John O. Smith President, Chief Operating Officer, and Director
Norman S. Neidell Vice President
John W. McTigue, Jr. Vice President
Stephen P. Jacobs Chief Accounting Officer
Charles E. Bradley, Sr. Director
Harry C. Johnson Director
Philip A. Tuttle Director
ZYDECO ENERGY, INC. is an independent oil and gas exploration company engaged
in acquiring leases, drilling and producing reserves utilizing focused
geologic concepts and advanced 3D seismic and computer-aided exploration
(CAEX) technology, including enhanced structural and stratigraphic depth
imaging and attribute analysis. Zydeco's efforts are focused primarily in the
Louisiana Transition Zone and in the Timbalier Trench.
Zydeco Energy, Inc.
1710 Two Allen Center
1200 Smith Street
Houston, Texas 77002