UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER 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 No. 1-12905 EEX CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) TEXAS (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 75-2421863 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 2500 CITYWEST BLVD., SUITE 1400, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77042 (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) (713) 243-3100 (Registrant's telephone number, including Area Code) 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 twelve 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 [_] Number of shares of Common Stock of Registrant outstanding as of October 31, 1999: 42,471,069 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements EEX CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 ------------------------ ---------------------- 1999 1998 1999 1998 ------------ --------- --------- -------- (In thousands, except per share amounts) Revenues: Natural gas................. $24,349 $ 22,913 $ 69,637 $100,770 Oil, condensate and natural gas liquids................ 24,141 18,909 57,949 57,806 Cogeneration operations..... 1,545 4,159 6,486 10,123 Other....................... 52 342 (447) 698 ------- -------- -------- -------- Total...................... 50,087 46,323 133,625 169,397 ------- -------- -------- -------- Costs and Expenses: Production and operating.... 9,352 11,941 28,809 35,495 Exploration................. 9,537 11,345 55,022 37,600 Depletion, depreciation and amortization............... 16,428 21,771 54,719 77,415 (Gain) Loss on sales of property, plant and equipment.................. (747) (3,000) (1,258) 1,266 Cogeneration operations.... 1,566 2,879 6,105 7,679 General, administrative and other...................... 7,104 6,240 20,398 19,057 Taxes, other than income.... 1,424 2,245 3,399 9,636 ------- -------- -------- -------- Total...................... 44,664 53,421 167,194 188,148 ------- -------- -------- -------- Operating Income (Loss)...... 5,423 (7,098) (33,569) (18,751) Other Income - Net........... 221 73 57 59 Interest Income.............. 1,324 12 4,384 374 Interest and Other Financing Costs....................... (4,442) (4,138) (12,707) (14,162) ------- -------- -------- -------- Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes....................... 2,526 (11,151) (41,835) (32,480) Income Taxes (Benefit)....... 1,067 (5,699) 2,287 (4,127) Minority Interest............ - - - 6,532 ------- -------- -------- -------- Net Income (Loss)............ 1,459 (5,452) (44,122) (34,885) Preferred Stock Dividends.... 3,116 - 8,938 - ------- -------- -------- -------- Net (Loss) Applicable to Common Shareholders......... $(1,657) $ (5,452) $(53,060) $(34,885) ======= ======== ======== ======== Basic and Diluted Net (Loss) Per Share................... $(0.04) $(0.13) $(1.26) $(0.83) ======= ======== ======== ======== Weighted Average Shares Outstanding................. 42,200 42,205 42,200 42,211 ======= ======== ======== ======== See accompanying notes. 1 EEX CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED) September 30 December 31 1999 1998 ------------- ------------ (In thousands) ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents........................................... $ 97,583 $ 15,588 Accounts receivable-trade (net of allowance of $1,189 and $2,504)... 25,872 42,530 Other............................................................... 14,489 14,240 ---------- ---------- Total current assets............................................. 137,944 72,358 ---------- ---------- Property, Plant and Equipment (at cost): Oil and gas properties (successful efforts method).................. 1,062,384 1,106,274 Other............................................................... 8,004 19,998 ---------- ---------- Total............................................................ 1,070,388 1,126,272 Less accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization........... 597,970 674,887 ---------- ---------- Net property, plant and equipment................................ 472,418 451,385 ---------- ---------- Deferred Income Tax Assets........................................... 26,442 28,826 Other Assets......................................................... 4,604 12,501 ---------- ---------- Total............................................................ $ 641,408 $ 565,070 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable-trade.............................................. $ 42,850 $ 45,528 Short-term borrowings............................................... - - Current portion of capital lease obligations........................ 17,248 10,874 Other............................................................... 2,498 5,190 ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities........................................ 62,596 61,592 ---------- ---------- Bank Revolving Credit Agreement...................................... - - ---------- ---------- Capital Lease Obligations............................................ 205,634 222,444 ---------- ---------- Other Liabilities.................................................... 34,675 46,734 ---------- ---------- Shareholders' Equity: Preferred stock (10,000 shares authorized; 1,589 and 0 shares issued; liquidation preference of $158,938 and $0)............... 16 - Common stock ($0.01 par value; 150,000 shares authorized; 42,476 and 42,387 shares issued)................................. 425 424 Paid in capital..................................................... 726,749 569,268 Retained earnings (deficit)......................................... (387,894) (334,698) Unamortized restricted stock compensation........................... (482) (206) Treasury stock, at cost (14 and 22 shares).......................... (311) (488) ---------- ---------- Total shareholders' equity....................................... 338,503 234,300 ---------- ---------- Total............................................................ $ 641,408 $ 565,070 ========== ========== See accompanying notes. 2 EEX CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) Nine Months Ended September 30 -------------------------------- 1999 1998 ------------------ ---------- (In thousands) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net (loss)...................................................... $ (44,122) $ (34,885) Impairment of undeveloped leasehold............................. 2,907 - Dry hole cost................................................... 27,625 17,445 Depletion, depreciation and amortization........................ 54,719 77,415 Deferred income taxes (benefit)................................. 2,384 (8,678) (Gain) Loss on sales of property, plant and equipment........... (1,258) 1,266 Other........................................................... (4,309) 4,279 Changes in current operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable............................................ 16,658 17,299 Other current assets........................................... (249) (3,685) Accounts payable............................................... (12,987) (70,319) Other current liabilities...................................... (2,692) (4,691) --------- --------- Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities...... 38,676 (4,554) --------- --------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES Additions to property, plant and equipment...................... (106,554) (118,133) Proceeds from disposition of property, plant and equipment...... - 236,148 Other (changes in accruals)..................................... 10,309 9,485 --------- --------- Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities...... (96,245) 127,500 --------- --------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES Issuance of preferred stock and common stock warrants........... 150,000 - Borrowings under bank revolving credit agreement................ 80,000 160,000 Repayment of borrowings under bank revolving credit agreement... (80,000) (155,000) Borrowings under short-term financing agreement................. 2,000 167,764 Repayment of borrowings under short-term financing agreement.... (2,000) (172,764) Redemption of minority interest in preferred securities of subsidiary....................................... - (100,000) Payments of capital lease obligations........................... (10,436) (8,040) --------- --------- Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities...... 139,564 (108,040) --------- --------- Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents........................ 81,995 14,906 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period................. 15,588 3,790 --------- --------- Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period....................... $ 97,583 $ 18,696 ========= ========= See accompanying notes. 3 EEX CORPORATION Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 1. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods included herein have been made. Certain items in prior periods have been reclassified to be consistent with the current presentation. 2. On December 22, 1998, EEX entered into a Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") that provided the Company would receive $150 million and issue to the purchaser 1,500,000 shares of Series B 8% Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock") and Warrants to acquire 21 million shares of the Company's common stock. On January 8, 1999, the transaction was closed and EEX issued the Preferred Stock and Warrants in exchange for $150 million. Each share of Preferred Stock has a stated value of $100 and a current dividend rate of 8% per year, payable quarterly. The 8% dividend rate will be adjusted to a market rate, not to exceed 18%, after seven years or the earlier occurrence of certain events including a change of control (as defined in the Agreement). Prior to any adjustment of the dividend rate, the Company may, at the Company's option, accrue dividends or pay them in cash, shares of Preferred Stock or shares of common stock. After any adjustment of the dividend rate, dividends must be paid in cash. The Preferred Stock is entitled to a liquidation preference of $100 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends. The Preferred Stock may be redeemed, in whole but not in part, by the Company at any time for cash at the stated value plus accrued and unpaid dividends. Until any adjustment of the dividend rate, holders of the Preferred Stock will be entitled to cast an aggregate of eight million votes on matters voted upon by the common stock holders, and to a separate class vote on certain matters affecting the Preferred Stock. EEX has entered into a Registration Rights Agreement to register under the Securities Act of 1933, and maintain the effectiveness of such registration of, the resale of the Preferred Shares, the Warrants and any common stock acquired by the purchaser pursuant to the Warrants. Under the terms of the Agreement, the purchaser has the right to designate a member to the Company's Board of Directors and did so in January 1999. The purchaser may continue the representation on the Company's Board of Directors if certain conditions are maintained. In the event of a Change of Control, as defined in the Agreement, occurring prior to the sixth anniversary of the closing of the transaction, the Purchaser has the right to exchange all or part of the Preferred Stock and Warrants for shares of common stock at the rate of 18.6047 shares of common stock for each share of Preferred Stock and a proportionate number of Warrants, provided that the Company may, under certain 4 circumstances, pay a portion of the exchange in cash. The exercise price of the Warrants and the exchange formula related to a Change of Control may be adjusted upon the occurrence of certain events described in the anti-dilution provisions of the Warrants. The Warrants were issued in three series, each exercisable at any time after August 31, 1999 for $12 per share of common stock: (a) Series A Warrants to acquire 10.5 million shares, exercisable for ten years; (b) Series B Warrants to acquire 2.5 million shares, exercisable for seven years, and (c) Series C Warrants to acquire 8 million shares, exercisable for seven years. The Series A and Series B Warrants are exercisable for cash or by utilizing shares of Preferred Stock at the stated value on a gross or net basis. The Series C Warrants will be exercisable only as a stock appreciation right (entitled to receive the cash difference between the exercise price and the market price of the common stock on the trading day prior to the date of exercise) unless the Company, prior to July 30, 2002, elects to allow the Series C Warrants to be exercised for cash or by utilizing shares of Preferred Stock at the stated value on a gross or net basis. EEX paid dividends on the Preferred Stock as follows: Amount of Dividends Number of Preferred Date ($ in millions) Shares Issued - --------------------------------- --------------------------------- ----------------------------- September 30, 1999 3.1 31,164 June 30, 1999 3.0 30,554 March 31, 1999 2.8 27,667 3. Early in 1998, EEX entered into two forward purchase facilities to repurchase shares of its common stock. EEX has initiated several transactions under these facilities, which allow for settlement, at EEX's option, by physical delivery of the shares to EEX in exchange for cash or on a net basis in either shares of EEX common stock or in cash. For a net basis settlement, to the extent that the market price of EEX's common stock on a settlement date is higher (lower) than the forward purchase price, the net differential is received (paid) by EEX. As of September 30, 1999, transactions under these facilities covered approximately $8.9 million or 796,533 shares of EEX's common stock, with an average forward purchase price of $11.17 per share. If the agreements were settled on a net basis on the September 30, 1999 market price of EEX's common stock ($2.9375 per share), EEX would be obligated to pay approximately $6.55 million in cash or deliver approximately 2,231,378 shares. Under the terms of one of the facilities, EEX will deposit in a cash collateral account up to $5.0 million during the fourth quarter 1999, and may be required to settle the transactions prior to the expiration dates of August and September 2000. 5 4. EEX is involved in a number of legal and administrative proceedings incident to the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of management and based on the advice of counsel and current assessment, any liability to EEX relative to these ordinary course proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on EEX's operations or financial condition. In addition, on August 3, 1998, EEX, several of its current and/or former officers and directors, Texas Utilities Company ("TUC") and TUC's Chief Executive Officer were named in a class action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Texas that was designated as Gracy Fund L.P. v. EEX Corporation, et al., ("Gracy Fund"). The Gracy Fund complaint alleged violations of the Securities Act of 1933 ("33 Act") and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("34 Act") against various defendants. Also, on August 3, 1998, EEX, several of its current and/or former officers and directors, and two additional companies (ENSERCH Corporation and DeGolyer & MacNaughton) were named in a class action lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Texas that was designated as Stan C. Thorne v. EEX Corp., et al ("Thorne"). The Thorne complaint alleged violations of the 34 Act and common law-based negligent misrepresentations and fraud claims. On October 5, 1998, the Thorne defendants filed a motion to transfer the Thorne action to the Northern District of Texas. On November 20, 1998, the Thorne action was transferred to the Northern District of Texas and consolidated with the Gracy Fund action. On January 22, 1999, plaintiffs filed an amended class action complaint in the consolidated Gracy Fund action against EEX, several of its current and/or former officers and directors and ENSERCH Corporation ("Consolidated Complaint"). The Consolidated Complaint alleges violations of Sections 11, 12(a)(2) and 15 of the 33 Act and violations of Sections 10(b), 14(a) and 20(a) of the 34 Act against various defendants. The Consolidated Complaint alleges the Sections 10(b), 15 and 20(a) claims on behalf of a class of plaintiffs who acquired EEX's stock pursuant to an October 1996 Registration Statement and Proxy/Prospectus ("EEX Subclass"). Plaintiffs allege that during the class period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements, and failed to disclose material facts, regarding the value and volume of EEX's proved reserves from its East Texas operations. According to plaintiffs, these purported misrepresentations artificially inflated the price of EEX's common stock throughout the class period, induced the EEX Subclass to approve the merger that spun EEX off from ENSERCH and induced the EEX Subclass to acquire stock pursuant to the Registration Statement and Proxy/Prospectus issued regarding this merger. 6 While the Company intends to contest this action vigorously and has filed a motion to dismiss the Consolidated Complaint, the Company cannot predict the outcome of this matter at this time. All discovery is stayed pending the determination of the motion to dismiss. The operations and financial position of EEX continue to be affected from time to time in varying degrees by domestic and foreign political developments as well as legislation and regulations pertaining to restrictions on oil and gas production, imports and exports, natural gas regulation, tax increases, environmental regulations and cancellation of contract rights. Both the likelihood of such occurrences and their overall effect on the Company vary greatly and are not predictable. These uncertainties are part of a number of items that EEX has taken and will continue to take into account in periodically establishing accounting reserves. 7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Certain statements in this report, including statements of EEX's and management's expectations, intentions, plans and beliefs, are "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are subject to certain events, risks and uncertainties that may be outside EEX's control. See "Forward-Looking Statements - Uncertainties and Risks." RESULTS OF OPERATIONS For the third quarter of 1999, EEX reported a net loss of $1.7 million ($0.04 per share), versus a net loss of $5.5 million ($0.13 per share) for the same period in 1998. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, EEX reported a net loss of $53.1 million ($1.26 per share), versus a net loss of $34.9 million ($0.83 per share) for the same period in 1998. QUARTERS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND 1998 For the third quarter of 1999, total revenues were $50.1 million, 8% higher than total revenues in the third quarter of 1998. Natural gas revenues, 6% higher than the year-earlier period, were impacted by an 18% increase in average prices and a 10% decrease in production. The decrease in production is primarily due to property sales and production decline. The average natural gas sales price per thousand cubic feet ("Mcf") was $2.44 in the third quarter of 1999, compared with $2.06 in the same period of 1998. Natural gas production for the third quarter of 1999 was 10 billion cubic feet ("Bcf"), compared with 11 Bcf in the same period of 1998. Oil revenues increased 28% from the same period in 1998 due to an increase in average price to $19.93 from $12.53, offset by a 20% decrease in production, primarily due to property sales. Costs and expenses for the third quarter of 1999 were $44.7 million, compared with $53.4 million in 1998. Operating expenses (production and operating, general and administrative and taxes other than income) were $17.9 million in the current quarter, 12% lower than the same period of 1998, primarily as a result of property sales and the abandonment of the Cooper field. Exploration expenses for the third quarter of 1999 decreased to $9.5 million, compared to $11.3 million for the same period of 1998. The current quarter includes $4.7 million of exploration expenses associated with the George prospect in Mississippi Canyon Block 442 that was determined to be a dry hole in July 1999. Depletion, depreciation and amortization for the third quarter of 1999 was $16.4 million, $5.3 million lower than the same period of 1998, primarily due to lower production volumes in 1999 resulting from the impact of dispositions of properties in 1998. In addition, during the current period no depreciation was taken on the 8 pipelines and the shallow water facility which had previously serviced the production from the Cooper field. Total interest and other financing costs for the third quarter of 1999, including interest income, preferred stock dividends and other income, were $6.0 million, a $2.0 million increase from the same period of 1998. This increase was primarily due to the dividends associated with the preferred shares, partially offset by increased interest income. NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND 1998 For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, total revenues were $133.6 million, 21% lower than the year-earlier period. Natural gas revenues, 31% lower than the first nine months of 1998, were impacted by a 5% decrease in average prices and a 27% decrease in production. The decrease in production is primarily due to property sales in 1998 and production decline. The average natural gas sales price per Mcf was $2.16 in the first nine months of 1999, compared with $2.28 in the comparable period of 1998. Natural gas production for 1999 was 32 Bcf, compared with 44 Bcf in 1998. Oil revenues remained constant from the same period in 1998. A 22% increase in unhedged prices was offset by a $1.1 million hedging loss for the first nine months of 1999, compared to a $3.7 million hedging gain for the same period in 1998. Costs and expenses were $167.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, compared with $188.1 million in the comparable period of 1998. Operating expenses (production and operating, general and administrative and taxes other than income) were $52.6 million in the first nine months of 1999, 18% lower than the comparable period of 1998, primarily as a result of property sales and the favorable impact from cost reduction measures. Exploration expenses increased to $55.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, compared to $37.6 million for the comparable period in 1998. The current period includes $24.0 million of exploration expenses associated with the George prospect dry hole in Mississippi Canyon Block 442. Depletion, depreciation and amortization during the period was $54.7 million, $22.7 million lower than the comparable period of 1998, primarily due to lower production volumes in 1999 resulting from disposition of properties and additional depreciation expense in 1998 associated with the disposition of properties in East Texas. Total interest and other financing costs for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, including interest income, minority interest, preferred stock dividends and other income, were $17.2 million, a $3.1 million decrease from the comparable period of 1998. This decrease was primarily due to increased interest income, reduced debt and redemption of the outstanding preferred securities of a subsidiary. This decrease was partially offset by the dividends associated with preferred shares. 9 EEX CORPORATION SUMMARY OF SELECTED OPERATING DATA FOR OIL & GAS PRODUCING ACTIVITIES (UNAUDITED) Three Months Nine Months Ended Ended September 30 September 30 --------------- ------------------- 1999 1998 1999 1998 ------ ------ ------ ---------- Sales Volumes Natural gas (Bcf).......................... 10.0 11.1 32.2 44.3 Oil and condensate (MMBbls) (a)............ 1.2 1.5 3.8 4.3 Total volumes (MMBoe) (b)............... 2.9 3.4 9.2 11.6 Average Sales Price (c) Natural gas (per Mcf)...................... $ 2.44 $ 2.06 $ 2.16 $ 2.28 Oil and condensate (per Bbl) (a)........... 19.93 12.53 15.22 13.57 Total product revenue (per Boe) (b)..... 16.88 12.44 13.90 13.63 Average Cost and Expenses (per Boe) (b) Production and operating (d)............... $ 3.26 $ 3.55 $ 3.14 $ 3.05 Exploration................................ 3.32 3.38 6.00 3.23 Depletion, depreciation and amortization... 5.72 6.48 5.96 6.65 General, administrative and other.......... 2.47 1.86 2.22 1.64 Taxes, other than income................... 0.50 0.67 0.37 0.83 (a) Oil and condensate volumes and average sales price includes amounts for natural gas liquids. (b) Natural gas is converted to barrels of oil equivalents (Boe) on the basis of six Mcf equals one Boe. (c) Includes the effects of hedging. (d) Before related production, severance and ad valorem taxes. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Net cash flows provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 1999 were $38.7 million, compared to net cash flows used in operating activities of $4.6 million in the same period of 1998. The increase in operating cash flow was largely due to reduced working capital. Net cash flows used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 1999 were $96.2 million, compared with net cash flows provided by investing activities of $127.5 million for the same period in 1998. In the first nine months of 1998, the Company realized $236.1 million in proceeds from property sales. In December 1998, EEX entered into a Purchase Agreement under which the Company received $150 million and issued to the purchaser 1,500,000 shares of Series B 8% Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock and Warrants to acquire 21 million shares of the Company's common stock on January 8, 1999. 10 EEX intends to utilize substantially all of its internally generated cash flows for growth of the business and expects to fund its business plans using available cash flow from operations, proceeds from the issuance of Preferred Stock, asset sales, additional use of public and private equity markets, and borrowings under credit facilities. EEX has a $350 million revolving credit line with a group of banks that matures on June 27, 2002, of which none was used at September 30, 1999. The revolving credit agreement limits, at all times, total debt, as defined, to the lesser of 60% of capitalization, as defined, or $1 billion, and prohibits liens on property except under certain circumstances. A portion of the funds available under the revolving credit line may be borrowed on a short-term basis at current money market rates. At September 30, 1999, debt, including both capital and operating leases as defined in loan agreements, represented 40.3% of total capitalization, compared to 50.6% at December 31, 1998. EEX plans to initially finance the Tesoro acquisition (see "Recent Events" below) through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under the revolving credit line. EEX is pursuing other financing options and asset sales to refinance this acquisition. YEAR 2000 ISSUE EEX has completed an inventory, assessment and risk analysis of its Information Technology systems which include the Company's business and financial software applications, geological and geophysical software applications, operating systems, hardware and the interfaces and interdependencies between these systems. The Accounting and Human Resources systems software have been upgraded to versions certified by the vendors to be Year 2000 compliant and testing in accordance with EEX's plan has been successfully completed. An Onshore and Offshore embedded chip inventory, assessment, and risk analysis has been completed. This program found 185 non-compliant and indeterminate components that require replacement or other remediation. Implementation of corrective actions is complete. The Company assessed the Year 2000 readiness status of external agents upon whom it relies for goods and services in order to conduct its day to day business. Where external agents have not demonstrated Year 2000 readiness, alternative vendors and suppliers have been identified. Contingency plans for each of the three areas above are being completed to address the potential impact to the Company where risk may not have been adequately minimized. To date, EEX has spent approximately $1.3 million of a budgeted $1.5 million in addressing the Year 2000 issue. 11 The failure to correct a material Year 2000 problem could result in an interruption in, or a failure of, certain normal business activities or operations. Such failures could materially and adversely affect the Company's results of operations, liquidity and financial condition. Due to the general uncertainty inherent in the Year 2000 problem, resulting in part from the uncertainty of the Year 2000 readiness of third-party suppliers and customers, no assurances can be given that business interruptions arising from the Year 2000 issue will not occur. However, the Company believes that implementation of its Year 2000 readiness program will reduce the potential for material adverse consequences to occur. RECENT EVENTS Tesoro Acquisition - On October 8, 1999, EEX Operating LLC ("Buyer"), a wholly- owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement")with Tesoro Petroleum Corporation and Tesoro Gas Resources Company, Inc., as Seller, for the purchase of all of the issued and outstanding stock of Tesoro Exploration and Production Company ("E&P") and Tesoro Reserves Company ("Reserves") (together, the "Acquired Companies") and all of Seller's interest in Tesoro E&P Company, L.P. ("E&P L.P."). E&P is the general partner of E&P L.P. and owns a 1% interest; Reserves is the limited partner of E&P L.P. and owns a 99% interest. E&P L.P. owns U.S. domestic properties located principally in South Texas and the Gulf Coast. The properties are primarily natural gas fields that currently produce an approximate daily net amount of 80 million cubic feet of gas equivalent. The transaction does not include the international oil and gas and certain pipeline assets that are owned by other subsidiaries of Tesoro. The purchase price is $216 million cash and the effective date of the sale is July 1, 1999. The Company guaranties certain of the Buyer's obligations. The Agreement contains representations and warranties of Seller and Buyer customary for transactions of this nature. Seller will retain, and indemnify Buyer for, any liabilities of the Acquired Companies and E&P L.P. that are (i) not related to the assets of E&P L.P., (ii) for income taxes prior to the closing, and (iii) related to contingent royalty obligations for periods prior to the closing. Buyer will assume, and indemnify Seller for, all other liabilities of the Acquired Companies and E&P L.P. The Buyer will conduct due diligence reviews of corporate, financial, title and environmental matters. If material defects are discovered, certain adjustments of the purchase price may be made. If the value of uncured defects or uninsured casualty losses after the effective date exceed 10% of the purchase price, either party may terminate the Agreement. The Agreement is subject to customary conditions to closing, including obtaining any necessary governmental and third party consents. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions, closing is expected to occur on December 14, 1999. Deepwater Gulf of Mexico - Garden Banks Block 386 (Llano, EEX 30%)--The Glomar- Artic 1 semi-submersible rig moved into the Garden Banks area 12 and began drilling the second appraisal well at Llano on October 3, 1999. This well, Llano #3, is located approximately one mile northwest of the discovery well and will test the western extent of this reservoir and is expected to be drilled to approximately 26,000 feet into the Lower Pliocene and Miocene sands encountered in the discovery well. Deepwater Gulf of Mexico - Mississippi Canyon Block 620 (Mackerel, EEX 100%)-- The Mackerel well which had an original target depth of 15,000 feet was drilled to an approximate depth of 11,000 feet in September 1999. Drilling was temporarily suspended in order to conduct additional seismic and geological evaluations and the rig was moved off location. As part of the evaluation process, EEX will examine the feasibility of re-entering the well to complete the drilling program. The additional evaluations are expected to be completed during January 2000. Upon completion of these evaluations, management may order further, detailed processing of the data or immediately finalize its drilling program which could include (1) continuing to drill to the target depth, (2)sidetracking the well to a new bottom hole target location, or (3) abandoning the well. The cost of this well incurred to date is $19.9 million (100% EEX). Deepwater Gulf of Mexico - Mississippi Canyon Block 442 (George, EEX 70%)--The George well reached a depth of 22,000 feet in July 1999, and encountered hydrocarbons in non-commercial quantities. The well was plugged and abandoned during the third quarter. The total cost to EEX associated with this prospect is approximately $24.0 million, $19.3 million of which has been included in the results of operations in the second quarter and the remaining $4.7 million has been included in the results of operations in the third quarter of 1999. 13 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS -- UNCERTAINTIES AND RISKS Certain statements in this report, including statements of EEX's and management's expectations, intentions, plans and beliefs, are "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to certain events, risks and uncertainties that may be outside EEX's control. These forward-looking statements include statements of management's plans and objectives for EEX's future operations and statements of future economic performance; information regarding drilling schedules, expected or planned production, future production levels of international and domestic fields, EEX's capital budget and future capital requirements, EEX's meeting its future capital needs, the level of future expenditures for environmental costs and the outcome of regulatory and litigation matters; and the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements. Actual results and developments could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements due to a number of factors, including, without limitation, those described in the context of such forward- looking statements and the risk factors set forth below and described from time to time in EEX's other documents and reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exploration Risk--Exploration for oil and gas in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico and unexplored frontier areas has inherent and historically high risk. EEX is focusing on exploration opportunities in offshore and international areas which will increase associated exploration risk. Future reserve increases and production will be dependent on EEX's success in these exploration efforts and no assurances can be given of such success. Exploration may involve unprofitable efforts, not only with respect to dry wells, but also with respect to wells that are productive but do not produce sufficient net revenues to return a profit after drilling, operating and other costs. Operational Risks and Hazards--EEX's operations are subject to the risks and uncertainties associated with finding, acquiring and developing oil and gas properties, and producing, transporting and selling oil and gas. Operations may be materially curtailed, delayed or canceled as a result of numerous factors, such as accidents, weather conditions, compliance with governmental requirements and shortages or delays in the delivery of equipment. Operating hazards such as fires, explosions, blow-outs, equipment failures, abnormally pressured formations and environmental accidents may have a material adverse effect on EEX's operations or financial condition. EEX's ability to sell its oil and gas production is dependent on the availability and capacity of gathering systems, pipelines and other forms of transportation. 14 Offshore Risks--EEX's Gulf of Mexico oil and gas reserves and exploration prospects include properties located in water depths of 20 to greater than 7,000 feet where operations are by their nature more difficult than drilling operations conducted on land in established producing areas. Deepwater drilling and operations require the application of more advanced technologies that involve a higher risk of mechanical failure and can result in significantly higher drilling and operating costs which, in turn, can require greater capital investment than anticipated and materially change the expected future value of offshore development projects. Furthermore, offshore operations require a significant amount of time between the discovery and the time the gas or oil is actually marketed, increasing the market risk involved with such operations. Volatility of Oil and Gas Markets--EEX's operations are highly dependent upon the prices of, and demand for, oil and gas. These prices have been, and are likely to continue to be, volatile. Prices are subject to fluctuations in response to a variety of factors that are beyond the control of EEX, such as worldwide economic and political conditions as they affect actions of OPEC and Middle East and other producing countries, and the price and availability of alternative fuels. EEX's hedging activities with respect to some of its projected oil and gas production, which are designed to protect against price declines, may prevent EEX from realizing the benefits of price increases above the levels of the hedges. Estimating Reserves and Future Net Cash Flows--Uncertainties are inherent in estimating quantities and values of reserves and in projecting rates of production, net revenues and the timing of development expenditures. Reserve data represent estimates only of the recovery of hydrocarbons from underground accumulations and are often different from the quantities ultimately recovered. Downward adjustment in reserve estimates could adversely affect EEX. Also, any substantial decline in projected net revenues resulting from production of reserves could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations. Capital Funding--EEX's access to public or private equity or debt markets may be limited by general conditions in or volatility of the markets or conditions affecting the oil and gas industry. No assurances can be given that the Company will be able to secure funds in these markets when necessary, or that such funds will be obtained on terms favorable to the Company. 15 Government Regulation--EEX's business is subject to certain federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the drilling for and the production of oil and gas, as well as environmental and safety matters. See "Business-- Government Regulation" and "Environmental Matters," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. Enforcement of or changes to these regulations could have a material impact on the Company's operations, financial condition and results of operations. International Operations--EEX's interests in properties in countries outside the United States are subject to the various risks inherent in foreign operations. These risks may include, among other things, property and equipment as a result of expropriation, nationalization, war, insurrection and other political risks, risks of increases in taxes and governmental royalties, renegotiations of contracts with governmental entities, changes in laws and policies governing operations of foreign-based companies and other uncertainties arising out of foreign government sovereignty over the Company's international operations. The Company's international operations may also be adversely affected by laws and policies of the United States affecting foreign trade, taxation and investment. In addition, in the event of a dispute arising from foreign operations, the Company may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or may not be successful in subjecting foreign persons to the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States. 16 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk In the third quarter of 1999, EEX realized a total net loss on hedging activities of $0.8 million. The total net hedging loss includes a loss of $1.7 million related to hedging activities excluding the hedging gain of $0.9 million associated with the contractual requirement to purchase gas for delivery to a co-generation plant in East Texas. The table below provides information about EEX's hedging instruments as of September 30, 1999. The Notional Amount is equal to the net volumetric hedge position of EEX during the periods. The fair values of the hedging instruments are based on the difference between the strike price and the New York Mercantile Exchange future prices for the applicable trading months. In addition, with the recent acquisition of Tesoro, EEX has hedged over 90% of the estimated proved developed reserves to be acquired from Tesoro for the period January 2000 through December 2004 at an average price of $2.64 per MMBtu. This amounts to approximately 61 Bcf of reserves. EEX follows hedge accounting for these positions and accordingly, the fair values presented below, which represent unrealized gains (losses), have not been recognized in the financial statements. Notional Average Fair Value at Amount Strike Price September 30, 1999 (BBtu) (1) ($ per MMBtu) (2) ($ in thousands) ---------- ----------------- ------------------- Natural Gas: October 1999 - December 1999... 4,455 2.73 (124) January 2000 - March 2000...... 7,371 2.85 96 April 2000 - June 2000......... 7,007 2.49 (245) July 2000 - September 2000..... 6,900 2.56 (18) October 2000 - December 2000... 6,716 2.71 (175) January 2001 - March 2001...... 2,100 2.76 (5) April 2001 - June 2001......... 2,110 2.49 (16) July 2001 - September 2001..... 2,120 2.50 (21) October 2001 - December 2001... 2,120 2.69 (5) January 2002 - March 2002...... 1,200 2.74 (23) April 2002 - June 2002......... 1,200 2.51 (16) July 2002 - September 2002..... 1,200 2.51 (28) October 2002 - December 2002... 1,200 2.69 (10) January 2003 - March 2003...... 1,650 2.76 (12) April 2003 - June 2003......... 1,650 2.54 (12) July 2003 - September 2003..... 1,650 2.54 (12) October 2003 - December 2003... 1,650 2.72 (12) January 2004 - March 2004...... 1,650 2.80 (12) April 2004 - June 2004......... 1,650 2.58 (12) July 2004 - September 2004..... 1,650 2.57 (12) October 2004 - December 2004... 1,650 2.76 (12) ------ ---- ---- Total........................ 58,899 (686) ====== ==== EEX enacted crude oil hedges during the third quarter of 1999. The table below provides information about these instruments: Notional Average Fair Value at Amount Strike Price September 30, 1999 (MBbls) (3) ($ per Bbl) ($ in thousands) ---------- ------------ ------------------ Floor Ceiling ----- ------- Crude Oil: October 1999 - December 1999... 92 18.86 22.05 (174) 17 EEX has a contractual requirement to purchase gas for delivery to a co- generation plant in East Texas. These volumes are not included in the above natural gas hedging table. The Notional Amount is equal to the net volumetric position of EEX during the period. The fair values of the hedging instruments are based on the difference between the strike price and the New York Mercantile Exchange future prices for the applicable trading month of 1999 and 2000. EEX follows hedge accounting for these positions and accordingly, the fair values presented below, which represent unrealized gains (losses), have not been recognized in the financial statements. Notional Average Fair Value at Amount Strike Price September 30, 1999 (BBtu) (1) ($ per MMBtu) (2) ($ in thousands) ---------- ----------------- ------------------- Natural Gas: October 1999 - December 1999... 1,380 2.18 816 January 2000 - March 2000...... 1,365 2.31 720 April 2000 - June 2000......... 1,365 2.14 524 July 2000 - September 2000..... 1,380 2.16 541 October 2000 - December 2000... 1,380 2.32 582 ----- ----- Total........................ 6,870 3,183 ===== ===== (1) Billions of British Thermal Units. (2) Millions of British Thermal Units. (3) Thousands of Barrels 18 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits EXHIBIT 10.1 - Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of October 8, 1999 by and between Tesoro Petroleum Corporation and Tesoro Gas Resources Company, Inc., as Seller, and EEX Operating LLC, as Buyer EXHIBIT 27.1 - Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 22, 1999. (News release dated September 22, 1999: EEX temporarily suspends Mackerel drilling; rig moves to Llano appraisal well.) 19 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. EEX CORPORATION (Registrant) Dated: November 12, 1999 By /s/ R. S. Langdon ------------------------------- R. S. Langdon Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer The above officer of registrant has signed this report as its duly authorized representative and as its principal financial officer. 20 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - ------ ----------- 10.1 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of October 8, 1999 by and between Tesoro Petroleum Corporation and Tesoro Gas Resources Company, Inc., as Seller, and EEX Operating LLC, as Buyer 27.1 Financial Data Schedule 21