1 SAGE ENERGY COMPANY 10101 Reunion Place, Suite 800 San Antonio, Texas 78216-4158 - - - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUARTERLY REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 FORM 10-Q - - - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION - - - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 SAGE ENERGY COMPANY Balance Sheets (In Thousands, Except Share Data) March 31, June 30, 1995 1994 --------- -------- Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,428 $ 5,192 Accounts receivable: Trade 2,651 1,788 Oil and gas sales 3,743 5,602 Federal income tax receivable 244 13 Inventories - well and production equipment, at cost 1,433 1,197 Prepaid expenses 156 63 --------- --------- Total current assets 14,655 13,855 --------- --------- Property, plant and equipment, at cost: Producing oil and gas properties (successful efforts method) 116,296 116,740 Undeveloped properties 4,624 2,515 Drilling equipment 8,524 17,378 Other 4,316 4,395 --------- --------- 133,760 141,028 Less accumulated depreciation and depletion (105,517) (111,714) --------- --------- 28,243 29,314 --------- --------- Other assets, at cost, net of accumulated amortization 294 317 --------- --------- $ 43,192 $ 43,486 ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 3 SAGE ENERGY COMPANY Balance Sheets (In Thousands, Except Share Data) March 31, June 30, 1995 1994 --------- -------- Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable, trade $ 1,123 $ 1,783 Accrued liabilities 4,992 4,875 State income taxes payable 341 103 ------- ------- Total current liabilities 6,456 6,761 Bonds payable 18,580 18,580 Deferred income taxes 4,062 5,263 ------- ------- Total liabilities 29,098 30,604 ------- ------- Stockholder's equity: Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 12,000 shares; issued 1,399 shares - - Additional paid-in capital 14 14 Retained earnings 14,080 12,868 ------- ------- Total stockholder's equity 14,094 12,882 Contingent liabilities ------- ------- $43,192 $43,486 ======= ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 4 SAGE ENERGY COMPANY Statements of Income and Retained Earnings (In Thousands, Except per Share and Share Data) Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, March 31, --------------------------------------------- 1995 1994 1995 1994 ------- ------- ------- ------- Revenues: Oil and gas sales $19,271 $22,766 $ 5,871 $ 6,685 Contract drilling 1,340 1,512 522 469 Interest and other income 1,541 365 991 109 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total revenues 22,152 24,643 7,384 7,263 ------- ------- ------- ------- Costs and expenses: oil and gas operations: Production taxes 977 997 294 324 Production costs 4,995 6,380 1,559 2,237 Nonproductive exploration and property abandonment costs 1,684 1,276 1,228 218 ------- ------- ------- ------- 7,656 8,653 3,081 2,779 Contract drilling direct costs 1,038 993 416 252 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 6,218 8,925 1,949 2,717 Geological and geophysical 1,206 803 551 277 General and administrative 2,483 3,113 637 645 Interest 1,184 1,354 394 438 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total costs and expenses 19,785 23,841 7,028 7,108 ------- ------- ------- ------- Income from operations before income taxes 2,367 802 356 155 Income tax expense (benefit): Federal - current 1,798 (170) 1,113 (170) State - current 238 58 149 22 Deferred (1,201) 290 (1,070) 140 ------- ------- ------- ------- 835 178 192 (8) ------- ------- ------- ------- Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting 1,532 624 164 163 Cumulative effect of change in accounting - 4,250 - - ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income 1,532 4,874 164 163 Retained earnings: Beginning 12,868 7,927 13,916 12,318 Dividend (320) (320) - - ------- ------- ------- ------- Ending $14,080 $12,481 $14,080 $12,481 ======= ======= ======= ======= Net income per common share: Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting $ 1,095 $ 446 $ 117 $ 117 Cumulative effect of change in accounting - 3,038 - - ------- ------- ------- ------- $ 1,095 $ 3,484 $ 117 $ 117 ======= ======= ======= ======= Weighted average number of shares 1,399 1,399 1,399 1,399 ======= ======= ======= ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 5 SAGE ENERGY COMPANY Statements of Cash Flows (In Thousands) Nine months ended March 31, ----------------------------- 1995 1994 ------- ------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,532 $ 4,874 ------- ------- Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, depletion and amortization 6,218 8,925 Loss on disposition of assets 211 726 Deferred income taxes (1,201) (3,960) Changes in current assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 996 1,971 Federal income tax receivable (231) (670) Inventories (236) 12 Prepaid expenses (93) (411) Accounts payable (660) (1,109) Accrued liabilities 117 (891) State income taxes payable 238 60 ------- ------- Total adjustments 5,359 4,653 ------- ------- Net cash provided by operating activities 6,891 9,527 ------- ------- Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sales of assets 2,153 786 Capital expenditures (7,488) (8,786) ------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities (5,335) (8,000) ------- ------- Cash flows from financing activities: Bank debt repayments - (3,583) Dividends (320) (320) ------- ------- Net cash used in financing activities (320) (3,903) ------- ------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,236 (2,376) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of period 5,192 6,123 ------- ------- End of period $ 6,428 $ 3,747 ======= ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 6 SAGE ENERGY COMPANY NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 1995 NOTE 1 In the opinion of management of the Company, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31, 1995, and the results of operations and cash flows for the nine months then ended. The results of operations for the nine-month period and three-month period ended March 31, 1995 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. NOTE 2 Borrowings under the Credit Agreement which was amended and restated as of March 9, 1992 to form the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement were repaid as of March 31, 1994. In addition, the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides a revolving credit facility under which the Company may borrow from time to time an amount referenced to the Company's "borrowing base," but not to exceed $10,000,000. The borrowing base is generally determined by the value of the Company's oil and gas properties. As of March 31, 1995, there was no outstanding term loan and there were no borrowings outstanding with respect to the revolving credit facility. Effective May 9, 1995, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The Amendment extends the Company's ability to borrow funds under the revolving credit facility until June 30, 1997 and reduces the "borrowing base" to $3,000,000. NOTE 3 Effective July 1, 1993, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (FAS 109), "Accounting for Income Taxes," which requires a change from the deferred method under APB Opinion 11 to the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method of FAS 109, deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under FAS 109, the effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The adoption of FAS 109 has reduced the net deferred tax liability by approximately $4,250,000 and this amount has been reported separately as the cumulative effect of the change in the method of accounting for income taxes in the statement of income for the nine-month period ended March 31, 1994. 7 SAGE ENERGY COMPANY NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 1995 Total income tax expense attributable to earnings before the cumulative effect of change in accounting for the nine-month period ended March 31, 1995 was $835,000 of which $2,036,000 was attributable to current income tax expense and $1,201,000 was attributable to deferred income tax benefit. NOTE 4 On March 28, 1994, the Company entered into the Commodity Floor Transaction (the "Floor Agreement") with Chemical Bank. The Agreement commenced on April 1, 1994 and ended on December 31, 1994. The Company effectively received a price associated with the New York Mercantile Exchange price of no lower than $13.00 per barrel with respect to 40,000 barrels of production per month. The Company paid $72,000 for the Agreement which was amortized over the life of the Agreement. NOTE 5 During the nine-month period ended March 31, 1995, the Company sold nine of its drilling rigs for an aggregate consideration of approximately $1,760,000. This sale resulted in a gain of approximately $1,059,000 before income tax effect. NOTE 6 The Company declared bonuses to four of its officers and directors of approximately $400,000 in December 1994. Bonuses of approximately $480,000 were paid in December 1993. The Company declared dividends of approximately $320,000 in December 1994 and 1993. NOTE 7 The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes the ultimate disposition of these matters will have no material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Company. NOTE 8 Subsequent to March 31, 995, the Company purchased a 50% interest in certain oil and gas properties, two drilling rigs, two vehicles and pipe inventory from Blanco Oil Company for approximately $3,050,000. Jesse Minor, Rex Amini, Ron Amini and Michael Amini purchased the remaining 50% interest in certain oil and gas properties as well as two other drilling rigs for $2,450,000. The owner of Blanco Oil Company, K. K. Amini, is the father of Rex, Ron and Michael Amini and the father-in-law of Jesse Minor, managing directors of the Company. The Company has received appraisals from third parties indicating that the purchase price for the Blanco Oil Company assets (such appraisals did not include the pipe inventory and vehicles) was at least at the fair market value thereof. 8 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Financial Position March 31, 1995 and June 30, 1994 The Company's current ratio was 2.27 to 1 at March 31, 1995 as compared to the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994 current ratio of 2.05 to 1. Cash on hand was $6,428,000 at March 31, 1995 and was $5,192,000 at the end of fiscal 1994. During the quarter ended March 31, 1995, the Company used cash from operations to, among other things, drill and rework wells, acquire leases and related properties for drilling, to pay a dividend to its sole shareholder and bonuses to certain officers and directors. Specifically, the Company utilized approximately $1,751,000 for capital expenditures as described below. The Company's net fixed assets decreased during the third quarter of fiscal 1995 primarily as a result of the write off of various nonproductive exploration and property abandonment costs of $1,007,000 and from the sale of several of the Company's drilling rigs as well as depreciation and depletion charges of $1,949,000. This decrease was partially offset by additions to the Company's producing oil and gas properties which resulted from drilling and recompletion work, and from acquisitions of leases. These additions amounted to approximately $1,694,000 (See discussion under the heading "Liquidity and Capital Resources"). Only one of the Company's drilling rigs was readily available for service during the third quarter of fiscal 1995; however, it was not active during the quarter. The Company sold several of its drilling rigs in the third quarter as described in Results of Operations below. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (FAS 109), "Accounting for Income Taxes", requires a change from the deferred method under APB Opinion 11 to the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method of FAS 109, deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under FAS 109, the effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company has applied the provisions of FAS 109 in fiscal 1994 without restating prior years' financial statements. The adoption of FAS 109 in fiscal 1994 reduced the net deferred tax liability by approximately $4,250,000; this amount was reported separately as the cumulative effect of the change in the method of accounting for income taxes in the statement of operations for the quarter ending September 30, 1993. The Company does not provide post retirement benefits to its employees and as a result, Statement of Accounting Standards No. 106, "Employers Accounting for Post Retirement Benefits Other Than Pensions" and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 112, "Employer's Accounting for Post Retirement Benefits" are not applicable to the Company and will not affect the financial statements of the Company. Results of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, 1995 and March 31, 1994 The Company's oil and gas revenues were lower in the third quarter of fiscal 1995 than the prior comparable quarter primarily as a result of lower oil production and lower gas prices. As compared to the prior comparable quarter, lower oil production had a negative effect on revenue by approximately $1,039,000, lower gas prices approximately $836,000. However, average oil prices were higher than the prior comparable quarter a year ago, $17.36 vs $13.55, which amounts to an approximate $1,112,000 offset to the above decreases. The Company sold one of its drilling rigs for $251,625 in February 1995 reflecting a gain of $158,428 (before income tax effect) which has been included in interest and other income. Additionally, in March 1995 the Company sold by auction seven other of its drilling rigs for approximately $1,224,000 generating a gain before income tax of $703,600. Such gains have been included in interest and other 7 9 income. Production costs were less than the prior comparable period primarily due to lower production. Nonproductive exploration and property abandonment costs increased as compared to the same quarter a year ago due primarily to the increased write-offs of nonproductive exploration, property abandonment costs and expired leases. Interest expense decreased by approximately $44,000 as compared to the prior comparable quarter due primarily to decreased debt. The Company made a final payment on March 31, 1994 of $1,382,703 on its bank debt thereby eliminating its debt at such time. The Company also reacquired and cancelled $1,234,000 in principal amount of Debentures in fiscal 1994 thus decreasing the annual interest expense attributable to the Debentures by $104,890. The Company may incur additional indebtedness under its revolving line of credit described below. The Company will incur ongoing interest expense related to its outstanding indebtedness presently comprised of its outstanding 8 1/2% subordinated debentures. Should the Company incur additional bank indebtedness to finance its exploration, development, and possible property acquisition activities, interest expense will further increase during the periods in which such indebtedness is incurred and outstanding. Expenses related to depreciation, depletion, and amortization costs decreased from the prior comparable quarter as a result of, among other things, lower production and a lower depletable base along with increased reserves. Geological and geophysical costs increased due to the Company's increased exploration activities and 3-D seismic activities. The Company completed three (3) new producing wells as operator in the third quarter of fiscal 1995 and reentered, recompleted, reworked or participated in a number of others. Substantially all of the Company's revenues and cash derived from operations came from oil and gas sales. The Company's profitability depends in large part on its ability to find or purchase and efficiently produce oil and gas reserves. In addition, profitability is heavily affected by oil and gas prices. Results of Operations Nine Months Ended March 31, 1995 and March 31, 1994 A comparison of the Company's operations from the nine-month periods ended March 31, 1995 and March 31, 1994 can generally be made on the same basis as the comparison of the three-month periods discussed above. The reasons for the operating income and the factors affecting profitability are generally the same, except that the Company sold one of its drilling rigs in October 1994 for $285,000 reflecting a gain of $197,000 before income tax effect. In September 1993, the cumulative effect of change in accounting principle of $4,250,000 relating to the adoption of FAS 109 was reported. No such item occurred in the current nine- month period. (See prior discussion under "Financial Position"). Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company's long-term debt at March 31, 1995 consists of its convertible debenture issue, which bears interest at 8-1/2%, is due in 2005 (the "Debentures") and presently has an outstanding balance of $18,580,000. To date, the Company has reacquired $11,420,000 of the original $30,000,000 face amount of Debentures. The Debentures are convertible into cash at the rate of $260 per every $1,000 in principal amount of Debentures. The term facility provided under the Company's loan agreement (referred to herein as the "Credit Agreement") with Texas Commerce Bank National Association (the "Bank") was fully repaid in March 1994. The Credit Agreement also provided for a revolving credit facility pursuant to which the Company could borrow from time to time an amount determined by reference to the Company's "borrowing base", but in no event more than $10,000,000. Effective May 9, 1995, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Amendment"). The Amendment generally provides an extension of the Company's ability to borrow funds under the revolving credit facility (until June 30, 1997) (the "Termination Date"). The 8 10 Amendment also decreases the amount that the Company may borrow down to $3,000,000 under the revolving credit facility. On the Termination Date (subject to acceleration for certain events), any outstanding balance under the Credit Agreement is scheduled to be fully paid. However, such repayment may be accelerated by the Company based upon availability of cash or other appropriate uses of cash, and other factors in its discretion. As of May 12, 1995, the Company had not drawn funds under the Credit Agreement. The Company entered into the Amendment for the primary purpose of providing the Company with available funds following the acquisition of certain properties and assets from Blanco Oil Company which occurred subsequent to March 31, 1995. In the Blanco Oil transaction, the Company purchased a 50% interest in certain west Texas oil and gas properties for $1,750,000 and two drilling rigs for approximately $1,149,000. The Company also obtained two vehicles and pipe inventory in the transaction for an approximate aggregate of $151,000. In the same transaction, Messrs. Rex Amini, Ronald Amini, Michael Amini and Jesse Minor purchased the remaining 50% of the oil and gas properties from Blanco Oil Company for the same purchase price and two other drilling rigs for $700,000. Blanco Oil Company is owned by K.K. Amini, the father of Rex, Michael, and Ron Amini and Sue Amini Minor (the wife of Jesse Minor). The Company has received appraisals from third parties indicating that the purchase price for the Blanco Oil assets was at least at the fair market value thereof. Such appraisals excluded the pipe inventory and vehicles. The Company consummated the acquisition of oil and gas properties from Blanco to generally increase the portfolio for longer life reserves. Although management of the Company continues to deem it important to acquire additional properties with longer life reserves at suitable prices, the Company may also consider further sales of properties. The proceeds from any such sales could be used for a variety of purposes, including property acquisitions, acquisitions of outstanding debentures, and repayment of bank debt. In March 1995, the Company sold, by auction, seven of its drilling rigs for approximately $1,224,000. The Company had previously sold two of its drilling rigs in the second and third quarter of fiscal 1995. The two rigs acquired from Blanco are generally of higher quality than those sold by the Company. The Company also recently announced that it has terminated its program to use up to $2 million to repurchase certain of its outstanding Debentures in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. There were no other purchases by the Company of its Debentures under this program. For approximately the last three fiscal years, the Company has aggressively pursued exploration and development activities (particularly horizontal drilling activities) and incurred expenditures attendant thereto. At the time such expanded activities are undertaken, they may result in a short-term negative impact on capital resources and liquidity even if they are ultimately successful. Revenues can be expected to decline due to the decrease in prices as well as from a decrease in production resulting from decreased drilling activities and the natural decline in the Austin Chalk Trend area where a majority of the Company's horizontal drilling takes place. Wells in the Austin Chalk Trend area have traditionally exhibited significant initial production followed by a more rapid decline than other areas. In addition, reservoir characteristics make extrapolating future production and revenues from wells in this area difficult. Production costs may also decline as a result of decreased production. The Company intends to continue on a modified basis its exploration and development activities in the Austin Chalk and in other areas. Such activity will in large part be based upon availability of capital and economic prospects and with consideration for continued volatility in oil and gas prices. The Company will also continue to seek undeveloped leasehold acreage and to consider various proposals for the acquisition of producing properties within such parameters. Further, the Company will expend funds to implement various enhanced recovery techniques within such parameters and continue its horizontal drilling activities with industry partners and on its own. The Company has also begun to pursue exploration opportunities which it has identified through the use of computer technology and 3-D seismic. Specifically, the Company has undertaken significant exploration activities in North Dakota. The Company anticipates that its increased exploration activities will continue to have a negative impact on 9 11 its liquidity. The Company anticipates utilizing internally generated funds and, if necessary and available, funds under the Restated Credit Agreement to continue such activities. The Company is required to make estimated payments of Federal income taxes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1995 and has paid $2,005,000 during the first three quarters of fiscal 1995. On December 6, 1994 the Company declared a cash dividend to its sole shareholder of $228.73 per share (or an aggregate of $320,000). The Company's sole shareholder is owned by and controlled by Michael Amini, Rex Amini, Ronald Amini, and Jesse Minor. The Company may consider the payment of cash dividends (in accordance with applicable law and the provisions of the Restated Credit Agreement as the same may be modified or amended from time to time) in the future. The payment of such dividends will be determined by the Company as general business conditions, the development of the Company's business, the financial condition of the Company, and other factors may warrant. Any such payment of dividends would adversely affect capital resources and liquidity. In December 1994, the Company also determined to pay bonuses to four of its officers and directors aggregating $400,000. In addition, the Company elected not to make a sinking fund payment (which would ordinarily have been due at least one business day before October 15, 1994) for the purpose of setting aside funds to retire its outstanding Debentures. The Company is not required to make such payment, which would ordinarily be a sum in cash sufficient to retire by redemption $1,500,000 principal amount of the Debentures, because it reacquired and cancelled a sufficient number of Debentures to eliminate the sinking fund payment required on such date. The Company has reacquired and cancelled Debentures in the face amount of $11,420,000, which could, if the Company so elects, result in the deferral of sinking fund payments until 1997. The Company reacquired and cancelled an aggregate of $1,234,000 in principal amount of Debentures in fiscal 1994 for an aggregate purchase price of $999,540 which resulted in an extraordinary gain of approximately $141,000, net of tax effect. The reacquired Debentures were cancelled. The Company maintains an internal compliance program to monitor its compliance with environmental laws and employs an independent consulting firm to inspect its wellsites to determine whether the Company has any clean-up obligations. Liquidity is heavily affected by oil and gas prices. Oil prices generally evidenced substantial declines during the prior fiscal year. Additionally, natural gas prices are at low levels. The Company cannot predict with accuracy the volatility or parameters of future oil or gas prices. Further, should the value of the Company's assets decrease (as a result of declines in oil and gas prices or other factors), any future bank borrowings may be subject to mandatory prepayment. Although certain of the transactions described herein may have adversely affected liquidity and capital resources, management of the Company currently believes that (based on present pricing scenarios) its liquidity and capital resources are generally adequate. However, as a result of the exploration and development activities and the possible acquisition of properties with long-life reserves, it is possible that the Company will utilize other borrowings under the revolving credit facility to finance its activities. 10 12 PART II OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits (i) Exhibit 10.1 Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of May 9, 1995 among Sage Energy Company and Texas Commerce Bank National Association. Exhibit 27.1 Financial Data Schedule 11 13 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has only caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Sage Energy Company ------------------- (Registrant) Date: May 15, 1995 By: /s/ Jesse Minor ------------------------------- Jesse Minor President Date: May 15, 1995 By:/s/ Stanley A. Paris, Jr. ------------------------------- Stanley A. Paris, Jr. Vice President-Finance Principal Accounting Officer 12 14 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of May 9, 1995 among Sage Energy Company and Texas Commerce Bank National Association. 27.1 Exhibit 27.1 Financial Data Schedule for Nine months Ended March 31, 1995. (Pursuant to Item 601(c)(iv) of Regulation S-X, the Financial Data Schedule is not deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.) 13