Exhibit 99.1
CASE NAME: Venus Exploration, Inc
CASE: 02-13109-BP-11
ACCRUAL BASIS
JUDGE: Bill Parker 5/17/04
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
MONTHLY OPERATING REPORTS
MONTH ENDING: April, 2004
Note 1
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 28, SECTION 1746, OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, I
DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY I HAVE EXAMINED THE FOLLOWING MONTHLY OPERATING
REPORT (ACCRUAL BASIS-1 THROUGH ACCRUAL BASIS-7) AND THE ACCOMPANYING
ATTACHMENTS AND, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE TRUE, CORRECT
AND COMPLETE. DECLARATION OF THE PREPARER (OTHER THAN RESPONSIBLE PARTY): IS
BASED ON ALL INFORMATION OF WHICH PREPARER HAS ANY KNOWLEDGE.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
/s/ Eugene L. Ames, Jr
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ORIGINAL SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE PARTY TITLE
Eugene L. Ames, Jr
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PRINTED NAME OF RESPONSIBLE PARTY DATE
5/17/2004
PREPARER:
/s/ Terry F. Hardeman
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ORIGINAL SIGNATURE OF PREPARER TITLE
Terry F. Hardeman
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PRINTED NAME OF PREPARER DATE
5/17/2004
CASE NAME: Venus Exploration, Inc ACCRUAL BASIS-1
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CASE: 02-13109-BP-11 5/17/04
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COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET
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SCHEDULE MONTH MONTH MONTH
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ASSETS AMOUNT Feb., 2004 Mar., 2004 Apr., 2004
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1. UNRESTRICTED CASH $53,619.27 $171,189.45 $169,919.14
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2. RESTRICTED CASH Schedule 15 $1,948,601.09
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3. TOTAL CASH $2,002,220.36 $171,189.45 $169,919.14
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4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET $288,769.71 $282,630.07 $275,180.24
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5. INVENTORY
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6. NOTES RECEIVABLE
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7. PREPAID EXPENSES Schedule 16 $194,691.16 $191,032.38 $190,932.18
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8. OTHER (ATTACH LIST)
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9. TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $2,485,681.23 $644,851.90 $636,031.56
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10. PROPERTY, PLANT, & EQUIPMENT $5,762,061.52 $5,716,289.93 $5,723,628.67
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11. LESS: ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION/DEPLETION ($4,068,093.63)($4,080,903.01) ($4,050,315.21)
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12. NET PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT $1,693,967.89 $1,635,386.92 $1,673,313.46
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13. DUE FROM INSIDERS $7,124.23 $7,826.03 $8,806.02
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OTHER ASSETS - NET OF Schedule 1
14. AMORTIZATION (ATTACH LIST) $6,545.00 $6,545.00 $6,545.00
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15. OTHER (ATTACH LIST)
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16 TOTAL ASSETS $4,193,318.35 $2,294,609.85 $2,324,696.04
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POSTPETITION LIABILITIES
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17. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $46,425.64 $55,945.41 $91,909.63
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18. TAXES PAYABLE
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19. NOTES PAYABLE Note 3 $125,000.00 $125,000.00 $125,000.00
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20. PROFESSIONAL FEES $277,832.26
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21. SECURED DEBT $1,922.60 $2,907.55
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22. OTHER (ATTACH LIST) Accrued Payables $93,745.96 $44,363.33 $3,028.27
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23. TOTAL POSTPETITION LIABILITIES $543,003.86 $227,231.34 $222,845.45
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PREPETITION LIABILITIES
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24. SECURED DEBT $1,502,440.98
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25. PRIORITY DEBT
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26. UNSECURED DEBT $6,049,477.51 $6,049,477.51 $6,017,398.52
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27. OTHER (ATTACH LIST) Schedule 2 $25,931.83 $24,335.72 $22,739.61
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28. TOTAL PREPETITION LIABILITIES $7,577,850.32 $6,073,813.23 $6,040,138.13
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29. TOTAL LIABILITIES $8,120,854.18 $6,301,044.57 $6,262,983.58
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EQUITY
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30. PREPETITION OWNERS' EQUITY ($3,752,128.04)($3,752,128.04) ($3,752,128.04)
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31. POSTPETITION CUMULATIVE PROFIT OR (LOSS) ($13,555.44) ($90,904.70) ($62,158.89)
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DIRECT CHARGES TO EQUITY Note 2
32. (ATTACHMENT EXPLANATION) ($161,852.35) ($163,401.98) ($124,000.61)
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33. TOTAL EQUITY ($3,927,535.83)($4,006,434.72) ($3,938,287.54)
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34. TOTAL LIABILITIES & OWNERS' EQUITY $4,193,318.35 $2,294,609.85 $2,324,696.04
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$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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CASE NAME: Venus Exploration, Inc ACCRUAL BASIS-2
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INCOME STATEMENT
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MONTH MONTH MONTH QUARTER
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REVENUES Feb., 2004 Mar., 2004 Apr., 2004 TOTAL
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1. GROSS REVENUES Note 2 $137,431.62 $133,422.58 $126,898.34 $397,752.54
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2. LESS: RETURNS & DISCOUNTS
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3. NET REVENUE Schedule 13 $137,431.62 $133,422.58 $126,898.34 $397,752.54
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COSTS OF GOODS SOLD
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4. MATERIAL
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5. DIRECT LABOR
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6. DIRECT OVERHEAD
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7. TOTAL COST OF GOODS SOLD $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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8. GROSS PROFIT $137,431.62 $133,422.58 $126,898.34 $397,752.54
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OPERATING EXPENSES
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OFFICER / INSIDER
9. COMPENSATION $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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10. SELLING & MARKETING
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11. GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE Schedule 3 $36,440.64 $40,408.82 $40,314.25 $117,163.71
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12. RENT & LEASE $3,749.88 $3,749.88 $3,749.88 $11,249.64
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13. OTHER (ATTACH LIST) Schedule 4 $68,674.53 $75,739.67 $74,868.82 $219,283.02
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14. TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $108,865.05 $119,898.37 $118,932.95 $347,696.37
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INCOME BEFORE NON-OPERATING INCOME &
15. EXPENSE $28,566.57 $13,524.21 $7,965.39 $50,056.17
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OTHER INCOME & EXPENSE
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NON-OPERATING INCOME (ATT. Schedule 5
16. LIST) $1,078.19 $787.57 $25,204.23 $27,069.99
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NON-OPERATING EXPENSE (ATT.
17. LIST)
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18. INTEREST EXPENSE Schedule 11 $13,903.05 ($21,200.08) $673.81 ($6,623.22)
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19. DEPRECIATION / DEPLETION $15,809.38 $12,809.38 $28,618.76
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20. AMORTIZATION $0.00
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21. OTHER (ATTACH LIST) $0.00
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22. NET OTHER INCOME & EXPENSES $28,634.24 ($9,178.27) ($24,530.42) ($5,074.45)
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REORGANIZATION EXPENSES
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23. PROFESSIONAL FEES Schedule 14 $100,051.74 $100,051.74
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24. U. S. TRUSTEE FEES $3,750.00 $3,750.00
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25. OTHER (ATTACH LIST) Schedule 6 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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TOTAL REORGANIZATION
26. EXPENSES $0.00 $100,051.74 $3,750.00 $103,801.74
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27. INCOME TAX
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28. NET PROFIT (LOSS) ($67.67) ($77,349.26) $28,745.81 ($48,671.12)
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CASE NAME: Venus Exploration, Inc ACCRUAL BASIS-3
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CASH RECEIPTS AND MONTH MONTH MONTH QUARTER
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DISBURSEMENTS Feb., 2004 Mar., 2004 Apr., 2004 TOTAL
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1. CASH - BEGINNING OF MONTH $69,653.95 $53,619.27 $171,189.45 $69,653.95
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RECEIPTS FROM OPERATIONS
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2. CASH SALES $74,185.34 $101,486.39 $86,792.75 $262,464.48
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COLLECTIONS OF ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE
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3. PREPETITON $0.00
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4. POSTPETITION $2,631.33 $8,262.13 $3,286.37 $14,179.83
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5. TOTAL OPERATING RECEIPTS $76,816.67 $109,748.52 $90,079.12 $276,644.31
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NON-OPERATING RECEIPTS
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LOANS & ADVANCES (ATTACH
6. LIST)
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7. SALE OF ASSETS $50,000.00 $50,000.00
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8. OTHER (ATTACH LIST) Schedule 7 $4,694.80 $319,710.44 $25,454.35 $349,859.59
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TOTAL NON-OPERATING
9. RECEIPTS $4,694.80 $369,710.44 $25,454.35 $399,859.59
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10. TOTAL RECEIPTS $81,511.47 $479,458.96 $115,533.47 $676,503.90
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11. TOTAL CASH AVAILABLE $151,165.42 $533,078.23 $286,722.92 $746,157.85
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OPERATING DISBURSEMENTS
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12. NET PAYROLL $2,886.33 $2,886.33 $2,886.33 $8,658.99
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13. PAYROLL TAXES PAID $1,371.37 $1,164.12 $1,047.74 $3,583.23
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SALES, USE & OTHER TAXES
14. PAID
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15. SECURED / RENTAL / LEASES
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16 UTILITIES
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17. INSURANCE
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18. INVENTORY PURCHASES
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19. VEHICLE EXPENSES
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20. TRAVEL
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21. ENTERTAINMENT
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22. REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
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23. SUPPLIES
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24. ADVERTISING
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25. OTHER (ATTACH LIST) Schedule 8 $93,288.45 $357,838.33 $112,869.71 $563,996.49
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TOTAL OPERATING
26. DISBURSEMENTS $97,546.15 $361,888.78 $116,803.78 $576,238.71
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REORGANIZATION EXPENSES
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27. PROFESSIONAL FEES
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28. U.S. TRUSTEE FEES
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29. OTHER (ATTACH LIST)
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TOTAL REORGANIZATION
30. EXPENSES
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31. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $97,546.15 $361,888.78 $116,803.78 $576,238.71
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32. NET CASH FLOW ($16,034.68) $117,570.18 ($1,270.31) $100,265.19
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33. CASH - END OF MONTH Schedule 12 $53,619.27 $171,189.45 $169,919.14 $169,919.14
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CASE NAME: Venus Exploration, Inc ACCRUAL BASIS - 4
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CASE: 02-13109-BP-11 5/17/04
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SCHEDULE MONTH MONTH MONTH
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AGING AMOUNT Feb., 2004 Mar., 2004 Apr., 2004
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1. 0 - 30 $131,589.51 $127,618.70 $119,450.06
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2. 31 - 60 $22,642.08 $7,864.44 $2,682.40
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3. 61 - 90 $5,377.80 $22,611.54 $7,148.04
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4. 91 + $200,783.03 $196,158.10 $217,522.45
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5. TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $360,392.42 $354,252.78 $346,802.95
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AMOUNT CONSIDERED
6. UNCOLLECTABLE $71,622.71 $71,622.71 $71,622.71
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7. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET $288,769.71 $282,630.07 $275,180.24
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MONTH: Apr., 2004
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AGING OF POSTPETITON TAXES AND PAYABLES
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TAXES PAYABLE 0 - 30 DAYS 31 - 60 61 - 90 DAYS 91 + DAYS TOTAL
DAYS
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1. FEDERAL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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2. STATE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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3. LOCAL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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4. OTHER (ATTACH LIST) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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5. TOTAL TAXES PAYABLE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $0.00
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MONTH: Apr., 2004
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STATUS OF POSTPETITION TAXES
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FEDERAL BEGINNING AMOUNT AMOUNT PAID ENDING TAX
TAX WITHHELD AND LIABILITY
LIABILITY OR ACCRUED
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1. WITHHOLDING** $0.00 $488.60 $488.60 $0.00
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2. FICA - EMPLOYEE** $0.00 $279.57 $279.57 $0.00
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3. FICA - EMPLOYER** $0.00 $279.57 $279.57 $0.00
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4. UNEMPLOYMENT $0.00 $0.00
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5. INCOME $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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6. OTHER (ATTACH LIST) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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7. TOTAL FEDERAL TAXES $0.00 $1,047.74 $1,047.74 $0.00
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STATE AND LOCAL
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8. WITHHOLDING 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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9. SALES 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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10. EXCISE 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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11. UNEMPLOYMENT 0 $0.00
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12. REAL PROPERTY 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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13. PERSONAL PROPERTY 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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14. OTHER (ATTACH LIST) 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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15. TOTAL STATE & LOCAL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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16. TOTAL TAXES $0.00 $1,047.74 $1,047.74 $0.00
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* The beginning tax liability should represent the liability from the
prior month or, if this is the first operating report this amount
should be zero.
** Attach photocopies of IRS Form 6123 or your FTD coupon and payment
receipt to verify payment or deposit.
Schedule 9
CASE NAME: Venus Exploration, Inc ACCRUAL BASIS - 5
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CASE: 02-13109-BP-11 5/17/04
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The debtor in possession must complete the reconciliation below
for each bank account, including all general, payroll and tax
accounts, as well as all savings and investment accounts, money market
accounts, certificates of deposit, government obligations, etc.
Accounts with restricted funds should be identified by placing an
asterisk next to the account number. Attach addition sheets if
necessary.
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MONTH: Apr., 2004
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BANK RECONCILIATIONS Account #1 Account #2 Account #3
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A. BANK Frost Frost Frost
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B ACCOUNT NUMBER 01 0445703 01 0445606 01 0445681 TOTAL
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C PURPOSE (TYPE): Regular Payroll Rental
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1. BALANCE PER BANK STATEMENT 191,850.50 759.99 6,524.16 $199,134.65
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ADD: TOTAL DEPOSITS NOT
2. CREDITED $0.00
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SUBTRACT: OUTSTANDING
3. CHECKS (23,372.78) (6,142.73) ($29,515.51)
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4. OTHER RECONCILING ITEMS $0.00
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5. MONTH END BALANCE PER ITEMS $168,477.72 $759.99 $381.43 $169,619.14
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NUMBER OF LAST CHECK
6. WRITTEN 9062 105 1190
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INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS Account #1 Account #2 Account #3
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BANK , ACCOUNT NAME & NUMBER DATE OF TYPE OF PURCHASE CURRENT VALUE
PURCHASE INSTRUMENT PRICE
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7. ACCOUNT NUMBER
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8. PURPOSE (TYPE):
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9. BALANCE PER BANK STATEMENT
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ADD: TOTAL DEPOSITS NOT
10. CREDITED
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11. TOTAL INVESTMENTS
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CASH
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12. CURRENCY ON HAND $300.00
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13. TOTAL CASH - END OF MONTH $169,919.14
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CASE NAME: Venus Exploration, Inc ACCRUAL BASIS-6
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CASE NUMBER: 02-13109-BP-11 5/17/04
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MONTH: Apr., 2004
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PAYMENTS TO INSIDERS AND PROFESSIONALS
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OF THE TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS SHOWN FOR THE MONTH, LIST THE AMOUNT
PAID TO INSIDERS (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 101 (31) (A)-(F) OF THE U.S.
BANKRUPTCY CODE) AND TO PROFESSIONALS. ALSO, FOR PAYMENTS TO INSIDERS,
IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMPENSATION PAID (e.g. SALARY, BONUS,
COMMISSIONS, INSURANCE, HOUSING ALLOWANCE, TRAVEL, CAR ALLOWANCE,
ETC.). ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY.
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INSIDERS
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TYPE OF AMOUNT TOTAL PAID
NAME PAYMENT PAID TO DATE
1. Ames Energy Company Schedule 10 $3,638
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2. John Y Ames Schedule 10 $14,217 $159,448
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3. Terry Hardeman Schedule 10 $7,110 $88,306
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4. E L Ames, Jr Schedule 10 $1,257 $20,259
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5.
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6. TOTAL PAYMENTS
TO INSIDERS $22,584 $271,650
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PROFESSIONALS
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DATE OF COURT TOTAL
ORDER AMOUNT AMOUNT TOTAL PAID INCURRED
AUTHORIZING
NAME PAYMENT APPROVED PAID TO DATE & UNPAID *
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1. Ed Birkelo 4/22/2003 $5,000 $42,150 $1,700
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2. Larry Bennett 4/22/2003 $29,700
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3. Gloria Barrett 4/22/2003 $5,627 $51,647
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4. Alan Bailey 4/22/2003 $10,615
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5. Bonnie Weise 4/22/2003 $1,500 $1,500
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6. Tom Ewing 4/22/2003 $1,500 $1,500
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6. TOTAL PAYMENTS
TO PROFESSIONALS $13,627 $137,112 $1,700
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* INCLUDE ALL FEES INCURRED, BOTH APPROVED AND UNAPPROVED
POSTPETITION STATUS OF SECURED NOTES, LEASES PAYABLE AND ADEQUATE
PROTECTION PAYMENTS
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NAME OF CREDITOR SCHEDULED AMOUNTS
MONTHLY PAID TOTAL
PAYMENTS DURING UNPAID
DUE MONTH POSTPETITION
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1. $0
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2. North Frost Center $4,000 $4,000 $0
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3. Alamo Leasing $945 $945 $0
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4. GMAC $791 $791 $0
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5. GE Capital $279 $279 $0
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6. TOTAL $6,015 $6,015 $0
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CASE NAME: Venus Exploration, Inc ACCRUAL BASIS-7
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CASE NUMBER: 02-13109-BP-11
5/17/04
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MONTH: Apr., 2004
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QUESTIONNAIRE
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YES No
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1. HAVE ANY ASSETS BEEN SOLD OR TRANSFERRED OUTSIDE
THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS THIS REPORTING PERIOD? Note 4 X
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2. HAVE ANY FUNDS BEEN DISBURSED FROM ANY ACCOUNT
OTHER THAN A DEBTOR IN POSSESSION ACCOUNT? X
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3. ARE ANY POSTPETITION RECEIVABLES (ACCOUNTS, NOTES, OR
LOANS) DUE FROM RELATED PARTIES? X
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4. HAVE ANY PAYMENTS BEEN MADE ON PREPETITION LIABILITIES
THIS REPORTING PERIOD? X
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5. HAVE ANY POSTPETITION LOANS BEEN RECEIVED BY THE
DEBTOR FROM ANY PARTY? Note 3 X
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6. ARE ANY POSTPETITION PAYROLL TAXES PAST DUE? X
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7. ARE ANY POSTPETITION STATE OR FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
PAST DUE? X
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8. ARE ANY POSTPETITION REAL ESTATE TAXES PAST DUE? X
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9. ARE ANY OTHER POSTPETITION TAXES PAST DUE? X
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10. ARE ANY AMOUNTS OWED TO POSTPETITION CREDITORS
DELINQUENT? X
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11. HAVE ANY PREPETITION TAXES BEEN PAID DURING THE
REPORTING PERIOD? X
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12. ARE ANY WAGE PAYMENTS PAST DUE? X
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IF THE ANSWER TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS IS "YES," PROVIDE A DETAILED
EXPLANATION OF EACH ITEM. ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY.
INSURANCE
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YES
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1. ARE WORKER'S COMPENSATION, GENERAL LIABILITY AND OTHER
NECESSARY INSURANCE COVERAGES IN EFFECT? X
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ARE ALL PREMIUM PAYMENTS PAID X
2. CURRENT?
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3. PLEASE ITEMIZE POLICIES BELOW.
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IF THE ANSWER TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS IS "NO," OR IF ANY POLICIES
HAVE BEEN CANCELLED OR NOT RENEWED DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD, PROVIDE AN
EXPLANATION BELOW. ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY.
INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS
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TYPE OF PAYMENT AMT
POLICY CARRIER PERIOD COVERED & FREQUENCY
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Crime Policy Hartford Causality 7/1/03 - 6/30/06 178.33 per
month
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Workman Compensation Texas Mutual 6/1/03 - 5/31/04 Paid Up
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Auto Progressive 1/4/04 - 9/30/04 Paid up
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Commercial Fire Central Insurance Co 10/1/03 - 9/30/04 Paid Up
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General Liability St Paul Surplus Line 8/1/03 - 7/31/04 Paid Up
Ins Co
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Note 1
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An involuntary petition of bankruptcy was filed against Venus Exploration,
Inc on October 9, 2002 and Venus' response to such petition was filed October
31, 2002. Venus subsequently filed a "Notice of Consent to Entry of Order of
Relief" on February 26, 2003. On February 27, 2003 the Court entered an order
for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Note 2
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Venus maintains it books and accounting records on the accrual method of
accounting, and accordingly recognizes income in the month oil and gas is
produced. The income is not reported to Venus and payment is not received for
approximately two months after production. As of the date of this report, the
production for April was not known. We, therefore, accrued an estimated amount
of income based on historical production. Also, all expense amounts for well
operations were not available at the time of this report and certain estimates
were made.
The difference between the year to date accrual for the MOR and the year to
date actual is an adjustment to retained earnings.
Note 3
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In accordance with an Order Granting Venus Exploration Inc.'s Motion to
Obtain Unsecured Credit Allowable as an Administration Expense Pursuant to 11
USC 364(b), Venus obtained a loan of $125,000 to purchase Directors' and
Officers' insurance for the period May 21, 2003 until May 21, 2004. The prepaid
insurance cost is included in Prepaid Expenses on Line 7 of the Balance Sheet,
the Note Payable is shown on Line 19, and accrued interest payable is included
on Line 22. Accrued interest expense is included on Line 18 of the Income
Statement.
Payment of principal and interest on the note is subject to subordination
in accordance with the above referenced Order.
Note 4
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On February 9, the Company signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell
substantially all of its assets. On February 27, 2004, the Court ordered that
the Company is authorized to seek approval of the sale as contemplated by the
Purchase and Sale Agreement. The Court also ordered that Venus was authorized to
receive alternative bids. On March 24, 2004, an auction was held, and a winning
bid was accepted. The closing of the sale was May 7, 2004, and the Company
received $3,229,400 in cash and a net profits interest in certain assets that
were sold. The accounting for the sale will be reported on the May Monthly
Operating Report.
Schedule 1 - Other Assets
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Utility Deposit 6,545.00
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6,545.00
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Schedule 2 - Other Prepetition Liabilities
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Rent Deposit 20,477.92
Deferred Federal Income Tax 1,475.00
Obligations Under Capital Lease 786.69
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22,739.61
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Schedule 3 - General and Administrative Expenses
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Salaries 3,762.50
Payroll taxes 279.07
Misc. employee expense 2,776.50
Auto expense 3,320.04
Supplies 3,763.59
Bank fees 74.25
Legal & accounting serv. 7,051.88
Consultants 19,115.35
Rent 3,749.88
Travel & entertainment (0.01)
Insurance 822.34
General Taxes 958.00
Telephone 2,469.91
Postage 585.27
Professional Seminars
Dues, subs & pubs
Bankruptcy Expense 3,750.00
Other G&A 2,525.54
Corporate expenses 1,153.00
Overhead/Fees (8,342.98)
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Total 47,814.13
Less Amount reported on line 12 - Rent (3,749.88)
Less Amount reported on line 24 & 25
Reorganization Expenses (3,750.00)
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Amount reported on line 11 40,314.25
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Schedule 4 - Other Operating Expenses
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Production Taxes 16,716.64
Lease Operating Expense 10,226.54
Ad Valorem Taxes
Geological and Geophysical - Overhead 5,255.50
Delay Rental 42,670.14
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74,868.82
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Schedule 5 - Non-Operating
Income
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Sale of Geological Data 25,000.00
Misc Income 204.23
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25,204.23
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Schedule 6 - Other Reorganization Expenses
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0.00
0.00
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0.00
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Schedule 7 - Other Non-Operating Receipts
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Expense Reimbursement 250.12
Sale of Geological Data 25,000.00
Misc. Income 204.23
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25,454.35
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Schedule 8 - Other Operating Disbursements
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As stated in Note 2, Venus maintains its books and records on the accrual
method of accounting. As such, each expense is charged to its proper account as
it is incurred, and payment is made when such payment is due. The amount shown
on Line 25 is the total amount paid during April, except payroll and taxes which
are shown on Lines 12 and 13.
Schedule 9 - Note Re: Payroll Tax Payments
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Payroll taxes are paid by payroll preparation company, ADP.
Schedule 10 - Payments to Insiders
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Current Month
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Fee Health Ins Auto Total
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Ames Energy 0.00
John Ames 11,250.00 1,077.13 1,890.00 14,217.13
Terry Hardeman 7,110.00 7,110.00
E L Ames, Jr 466.17 791.03 1,257.20
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18,360.00 1,543.30 2,681.03 22,584.33
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Total to Date
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Ames Energy 3,637.50 3,637.50
John Ames 130,116.70 15,079.82 14,251.30 159,447.82
Terry Hardeman 88,306.44 88,306.44
E L Ames, Jr 6,526.38 13,732.12 20,258.50
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222,060.64 21,606.20 27,983.42 271,650.26
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Schedule 11 - Interest Expense
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D&O Insurance Loan - Note 3 667.81
Other 6.00
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673.81
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Schedule 12 - Cash Receipts and Disbursements
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The cash decreased 1,270.31 in April.
Schedule 13 - Revenue
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Revenue decreased 6,524.24 in April.
Schedule 14 - Professional Fees
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The Court has previously approved the following professional fees. The
expense for these amounts was previously shown on line 23 of the Monthly
Operating Report in November, 2003 and March, 2004. The amounts were paid during
March, 2004.
Pressler Petroleum Consultants, Inc 13,443.58
Leonard Pipkin 19,440.61
Plunket and Gibson 42,493.96
Cotham, Harwell, and Evans 70,044.21
Hite McNichol & Associates 70,874.60
Jason R. Searcy, P.C. 63,845.30
Frost Bank 97,741.74
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377,884.00
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Schedule 15 - Restricted Cash
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Schedule 16 - Prepaid Expenses
Prepaid General Insurance 8,609.66
Prepaid D & O Insurance - Note 3 125,000.00
Prepaid Capital Costs 53,257.12
Prepaid Maintenance and Other 4,065.40
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190,932.18
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