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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2007
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission
file number: 001-31679
TETON ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE
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84-1482290 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(IRS Employer |
incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.) |
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410
17th
Street Suite 1850 |
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Denver, Colorado
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80202 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(303) 565-4600
(Registrants 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 12 months (or for
such shorter periods that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b2 of the Act). (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Act). Yes o No þ
As of May 9, 2007, 16,123,047 shares of the issuers common stock were outstanding.
TETON ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Table of Contents
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Part 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
TETON ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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March 31, |
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2007 |
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December 31, |
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(Unaudited) |
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2006 |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
1,246,325 |
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4,324,784 |
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Trade accounts receivable |
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315,736 |
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860,070 |
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Advances to operator |
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401,491 |
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Tubular inventory |
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148,628 |
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148,628 |
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Fair value of derivatives |
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309,981 |
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402,867 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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110,491 |
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142,163 |
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Total current assets |
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2,131,161 |
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6,280,003 |
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Non-current assets |
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Oil and gas properties (using successful efforts method of accounting) |
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Proved |
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11,713,723 |
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11,635,699 |
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Producing facilities |
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2,165,625 |
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690,244 |
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Unproved |
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13,967,553 |
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13,959,480 |
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Wells in progress |
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13,646,687 |
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8,492,150 |
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Facilities in progress |
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1,851,440 |
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1,363,644 |
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Land |
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300,000 |
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300,000 |
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Fixed assets |
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247,797 |
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242,691 |
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Total property and equipment |
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43,892,825 |
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36,683,908 |
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Less accumulated depreciation and depletion |
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(2,459,155 |
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(1,911,889 |
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Net property and equipment |
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41,433,670 |
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34,772,019 |
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Debt issuance costsnet |
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194,606 |
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191,685 |
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Total non-current assets |
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41,628,276 |
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34,963,704 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
43,759,437 |
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$ |
41,243,707 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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4,178,263 |
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1,506,873 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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2,943,727 |
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4,195,674 |
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Accrued payroll and severance |
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153,863 |
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890,877 |
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Accrued franchise taxes payable |
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75,244 |
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30,518 |
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Accrued purchase consideration |
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463,074 |
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775,054 |
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Total current liabilities |
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7,814,171 |
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7,398,996 |
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Long term liabilities |
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Long term debt |
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1,000,000 |
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Asset retirement obligations |
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197,613 |
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78,115 |
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Other |
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59,214 |
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Total long term liabilities |
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1,256,827 |
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78,115 |
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Commitments |
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Stockholders equity |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares
authorized, 16,123,047 and 15,180,649 shares issued and outstanding at
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively |
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16,123 |
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15,180 |
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Additional paidin capital |
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62,664,650 |
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60,836,839 |
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Stockbased compensation |
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4,032,807 |
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3,138,772 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(32,025,141 |
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(30,224,195 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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34,688,439 |
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33,766,596 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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43,759,437 |
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$ |
41,243,707 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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TETON ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Oil and gas sales |
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1,068,341 |
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$ |
290,249 |
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Cost of
sales and expenses: |
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Lease
operating expense |
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42,893 |
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33,788 |
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Production taxes |
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64,000 |
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8,018 |
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General and administrative |
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1,879,348 |
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1,342,803 |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
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547,266 |
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95,766 |
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Accretion expense from asset retirement obligations |
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7,607 |
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Exploration expense |
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306,134 |
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140,516 |
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Total cost of sales and expenses |
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2,847,248 |
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1,620,891 |
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Loss from operations |
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(1,778,907 |
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(1,330,642 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Realized gain on derivative contract |
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54,900 |
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Unrealized derivative loss |
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(92,886 |
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Interest income |
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28,981 |
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68,017 |
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Interest expense |
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Total other income (expense) |
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(22,039 |
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68,017 |
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Net loss applicable to common shares |
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(1,800,946 |
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Basic and diluted weighted average common
shares outstanding |
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15,599,815 |
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11,622,229 |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share |
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(0.12 |
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(0.11 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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TETON ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net loss |
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(1,800,946 |
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(1,262,625 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities |
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Depreciation and depletion |
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547,266 |
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95,766 |
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Debt issuance cost amortization |
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13,034 |
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Accretion expense from asset retirement obligations |
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7,607 |
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Accrued stock based compensation net of stock returned |
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894,035 |
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331,523 |
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Unrealized derivative loss |
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92,886 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities |
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Discontinued operations |
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(255,000 |
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Trade accounts receivable |
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544,334 |
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155,116 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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31,672 |
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90,280 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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151,181 |
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(11,988 |
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Accrued payroll and severance and franchise taxes payable |
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(692,288 |
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(51,633 |
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Other liabilities |
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59,214 |
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1,648,941 |
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354,064 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(152,005 |
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(908,561 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties |
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2,700,000 |
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Purchase of fixed assets |
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(5,106 |
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Development of oil and gas properties |
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(5,734,147 |
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(2,027,957 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(5,739,253 |
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672,043 |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Proceeds from exercise of warrants and issuance of stock, net
of issue costs of $0 and $0, respectively |
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1,828,754 |
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2,710,892 |
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Borrowings from credit facility |
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1,000,000 |
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Debt issuance costs from bank debt |
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(15,955 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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2,812,799 |
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2,710,892 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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(3,078,459 |
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2,474,374 |
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Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year |
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4,324,784 |
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7,064,295 |
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Cash and cash equivalents end of period |
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$ |
1,246,325 |
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$ |
9,538,669 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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TETON ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows continued
(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2007 |
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity: |
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Accrued stock based compensation |
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894,035 |
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489,023 |
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Reduction in accounting service fees |
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(157,500 |
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Deposit applied to oil and gas properties Note 1 |
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300,000 |
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Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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6,603,208 |
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1,512,265 |
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Asset retirement obligation associated with oil and gas properties |
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111,891 |
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Unrealized derivative loss |
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92,886 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1 Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization
Teton Energy Corporation (the Company, Teton, we, or us) was formed in November 1996 and is
incorporated in the State of Delaware. We are an independent energy company engaged primarily in
the development, production, and marketing of natural gas and oil in North America. Our strategy
is to increase shareholder value by profitably growing reserves and production, primarily through
acquiring under-valued properties with reasonable risk-reward potential and by participating in or
actively conducting drilling operations in order to exploit our properties. We seek high-quality
exploration and development projects with potential for providing long-term drilling inventories
that generate high returns. Our current operations are focused in three basins in the Rocky
Mountain region of the United States.
Interim Reporting
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for
interim financial information. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the SEC), they do not necessarily include all the information and footnotes required
by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial
statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial
statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring accruals) considered
necessary to present fairly our financial position as of March 31, 2007, the results of operations
for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, and cash flows for the three months ended
March 31, 2007 and 2006. For a more complete understanding of our operations, financial position
and accounting policies, these consolidated unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto
should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2006, previously filed with the SEC on March 19, 2007.
In the course of preparing the consolidated financial statements, our management makes various
assumptions, judgments, and estimates to determine the reported amount of assets, liabilities,
revenue and expenses, and in the disclosures of commitments and contingencies. Changes in these
assumptions, judgments, and estimates will occur as a result of the passage of time and the
occurrence of future events and, accordingly, actual results could differ from amounts initially
established.
The more significant areas requiring the use of assumptions, judgments, and estimates relate to
volumes of natural gas and oil reserves used in calculating depletion, the amount of expected
future cash flows used in determining possible impairments of oil and gas proved and unproved
properties, the amount of accrued capital expenditures used in such calculations, future
abandonment obligations and non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to the Companys Long
Term Incentive Plan.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all of our wholly owned subsidiaries.
All inter-company profits, transactions, and balances have been eliminated.
Inventory Tubular
Tubular inventory consists primarily of tubular pipe and casing used in our operations and is
stated at the lower of average cost or market value.
Sale of Oil and Gas Properties
Effective December 31, 2005, the Company entered into an Acreage Earning Agreement (the Earning
Agreement) with Noble Energy, Inc. (Noble), which closed on January 27, 2006. Under the terms
of the Earning Agreement, Noble would earn a 75% working interest in
Tetons Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin acreage in all
acreage within the Area of Mutual Interest (AMI) after payment of the $3,000,000 and after
drilling twenty wells by March 1, 2007 at no cost to Teton. Noble paid the Company $3,000,000
under the Earning Agreement and the Company recorded the entire $3,000,000 (including $300,000,
which was reflected as a deposit at December 31, 2005) as a reduction of the investment in its DJ
Basin property. Teton receives 25% of any net revenues derived from the drilling and completion of
the first 20 wells. After completion of the first 20 wells,
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Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsContinued
(Unaudited)
the Earning Agreement provides that Teton and Noble will split all costs associated with future
drilling and related facilities according to each partys working interest percentage.
On
December 21, 2006, the Company received notification from Noble
that the first 20 wells had been drilled and completed for the DJ
Basin Niobrara pilot project. Therefore, pursuant to the Earning
Agreement, Noble earned 75% of all acreage within the AMI. Tetons interests in the oil and
gas rights and leases are recorded directly to Teton DJ Basin LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company.
Purchase of Oil and Gas Properties
On May 5, 2006, we closed a definitive agreement with American Oil and Gas, Inc. (American)
acquiring a 25% working interest in approximately 59,000 net acres in the Williston Basin located
in North Dakota for a total purchase price of approximately $6.17 million.
Per the terms of the agreement, we paid American approximately $2.47 million in cash at closing and
additionally agreed to pay approximately $3.7 million in respect of Americans 50% share for
drilling and completion of the two planned wells through June 1, 2007. Any portion of the $3.7
million not expended for drilling and completion by June 1, 2007, will be paid to American on that
date. In addition to our obligation to fund Americas share, we are also obligated to pay costs in
respect of our own 25% share of drilling and completion costs of such wells. As of March 31, 2007,
we have paid to American approximately $3.3 million of the initial obligation of $3.7 million
resulting in a remaining accrued purchase consideration of $463,074.
In
addition to our 25% working interest, we have two partners in the acreage: American, which has a 50%
working interest in the acreage, and Evertson Energy Company (Evertson) who is the operator and
has a 25% working interest. Evertson began drilling one multi-lateral horizontal well, the Champion 1-25H
on September 25, 2006. This well is currently being tested for commerciality.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the life of the related credit facility
using the effective interest method. The Credit Facility currently in place has a term of 48 months
maturing June 15, 2010. See Note 3 Long-Term Debt.
Revenue Recognition
Oil and natural gas revenue is recognized monthly based on production and delivery. We follow the
sales method of accounting for our natural gas and crude oil revenue, so that we recognize sales
revenue on all natural gas or crude oil sold to our purchasers at a fixed or determinable price,
when delivery has occurred and title has transferred, and if collectibility of the revenue is
probable. Processing costs for natural gas that are paid in-kind are deducted from our revenues.
The volume of natural gas sold may differ from the volume to which we are entitled based on our
working interest. When this occurs, a gas imbalance is deemed to exist. An imbalance is recognized
as a liability only when the estimated remaining reserves will not be sufficient to enable the
under-produced owner(s) to recoup its entitled share through future production. Natural gas
imbalances can arise on properties for which two or more owners have the right to take production
in-kind. In a typical gas balancing arrangement, each owner is entitled to an agreed-upon
percentage of a propertys total production; however, at any given time, the amount of natural gas
sold by each owner may differ from its allowable percentage. Two principal accounting practices
have evolved to account for natural gas imbalances. These methods differ as to whether revenue is
recognized based on the actual sale of natural gas (sales method) or an owners entitled share of
the current periods production (entitlement method). We have elected to use the sales method. If
we used the entitlement method, our future reported revenues may be materially different than those
reported under the sales method.
At March 31, 2007, there were no gas imbalances in respect of our oil and gas operations.
Successful Efforts Method of Accounting
We account for our crude oil exploration and natural gas development activities utilizing the
successful efforts method of accounting. Under this method, costs of productive exploratory wells,
development dry holes, productive wells and undeveloped leases are capitalized. Oil and gas lease
acquisition costs are also capitalized. Exploration costs, including personnel costs, certain
geological and geophysical expenses and delay rentals for oil and gas leases, are charged to
expense as incurred. Exploratory drilling costs are initially capitalized, but charged to expense
if and when the well is determined not to have found reserves in commercial quantities. The sale of
a partial interest in a proved property is accounted for as a cost recovery and no gain or loss is
recognized as long as this treatment does not significantly affect the unit-of-production
8
Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsContinued
(Unaudited)
amortization rate. A gain or loss is recognized for all other sales of producing properties.
The application of the successful efforts method of accounting requires managerial judgment to
determine the proper classification of wells designated as developmental or exploratory that will
ultimately determine the proper accounting treatment of the costs incurred. The results from a
drilling operation can take considerable time to analyze and the determination that commercial
reserves have been discovered requires both judgment and industry experience. Wells may be
completed that are assumed to be productive and actually deliver oil and gas in quantities
insufficient to be economic, which may result in the abandonment of the wells at a later date.
Wells are drilled that have targeted geologic structures that are both developmental and
exploratory in nature. In this case an allocation of costs to the exploratory and development
segments is required. Delineation seismic incurred to select development locations within an oil
and gas field is typically considered a development cost and capitalized, but often these seismic
programs extend beyond the reserve area considered proved and management must estimate the portion
of the seismic costs to expense. The evaluation of oil and gas leasehold acquisition costs requires
managerial judgment to estimate the fair value of these costs with reference to drilling activity
in a given area. Drilling activities in an area by other companies may also effectively condemn
leasehold positions.
The successful efforts method of accounting can have a significant impact on the operational
results reported when the Company is entering a new exploratory area in an effort to find an oil
and gas field that will be the focus of future development drilling activity. The initial
exploratory wells may be unsuccessful and will be expensed. Seismic costs can be substantial, which
will result in additional exploration expense when incurred. In addition, in the event that wells
do not produce economic quantities of oil and or gas an impairment event may occur and part or all
of the costs capitalized at that point in time would be expensed.
Reclassification
Certain amounts in the 2006 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2007
presentation.
Income Taxes
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (FIN 48). The interpretation creates a single
model to address accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. Specifically, the pronouncement
prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement
recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The
interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties,
accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition of certain tax positions.
The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. The adoption of this accounting
principle did not have an effect on the Companys financial
statements as of March 31, 2007.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). The
adoption of SFAS 157 is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys consolidated
financial position or results of operations. However, additional disclosures may be required about
the information used to develop certain fair value measurements. SFAS 157 establishes a single
authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and requires
additional disclosures about fair value measurements. This Standard requires companies to disclose
the fair value of their financial instruments according to a fair value hierarchy. SFAS 157 does
not require any new fair value measurements, but will remove inconsistencies in fair value
measurements between various accounting pronouncements. SFAS 157 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within
those fiscal years.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,
which permits an entity to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. The objective of SFAS
No. 159 is to improve financial reporting by allowing entities to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by the
measurement of related assets and liabilities using different attributes, without having to apply complex hedge
accounting provisions. Under SFAS No. 159, entities that elect the fair value option (by instrument) will report
unrealized gains and losses in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The fair value option election is irrevocable,
unless a new election date occurs. SFAS No. 159 establishes presentation and disclosure requirements to help financial
statement users understand the effect of the entitys election on its earnings, but does not eliminate disclosure requirements
of other accounting standards. Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value must be displayed on the face of the
balance sheet. This statement is effective beginning January 1, 2008 and we are evaluating this pronouncement.
Note 2 Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per common share (EPS) are computed by dividing income available to common
stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted
EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue
common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. All potential dilutive securities have
an anti-dilutive effect on earnings (loss) per share and accordingly, basic and dilutive weighted
average shares are the same. As of March 31, 2007 a total of
4,592,150 shares of dilutable securities have
been excluded from the calculation of EPS as the effect of including these securities would be
anti-dilutive.
9
Notes
to Consolidated Financial StatementsContinued
(Unaudited)
Note 3 Long-Term Debt
Longterm debt consisted of the following at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 as follows:
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March 31, 2007 |
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December 31, 2006 |
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Credit Facility |
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1,000,000 |
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$ |
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On June 15, 2006, the Company entered into a $50 million revolving credit facility (the Credit
Facility) with BNP Paribas as administrative agent, sole lead arranger, and sole book runner. The
Credit Facility matures on June 15, 2010. As of March 31, 2007, the Company advanced $1.0 million
of its Credit Facility. As of May 10, 2007, the Company advanced an additional $3.0 million for a
total outstanding balance of $4.0 million under its Credit Facility.
The Credit Facility provides for as much as $50 million in borrowing capacity, depending upon a
number of factors, such as the projected value of our proven oil and gas assets. The borrowing
base for the Credit Facility at any time will be the loan value assigned to the proved reserves
attributable to our subsidiaries direct or indirect oil and gas interests. The Credit Facility has
an initial borrowing base of $3.0 million, and this borrowing base was increased to $6.0 million on
March 12, 2007. The borrowing base will be redetermined on a semi-annual basis, based upon an
engineering report delivered by us from an approved petroleum engineer. The Credit Facility is
available for working capital requirements, capital expenditures, acquisitions, general corporate
purposes and to support letters of credit.
Under the Credit Facility, each loan bears interest at a Eurodollar rate or a base rate, as
requested by us, plus an additional margin based on the amount of our total outstanding borrowings
relative to the total borrowing base. The Eurodollar rate is based on the London Interbank Offered
Rate. The base rate is the higher of the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half of one
percent. In addition, under the terms of the Credit Facility, we are required to pay a commitment
fee based on the average daily amount of the unused amount of the commitment of each lender. This
fee accrues at a rate of 0.50% per annum and is paid quarterly in arrears on the last day of March,
June, September, and December of each year and on the date on which the Credit Facility is
terminated. Loans made under the Credit Facility are secured by a first mortgage against the
Companys properties, a pledge of the equity of our subsidiaries and a guaranty by those same
subsidiaries.
Costs were incurred in connection with our Credit Facility and are considered part of our debt
issuance costs and are included in our non-current assets. The remaining unamortized debt issuance
costs at March 31, 2007 were $194,606. Those debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense
over the life of the related credit facility using the effective interest method.
The Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants such as minimum/maximum
ratios for liquidity and leverage. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, certain covenants are
not immediately effective and are phased in beginning at the end of the first quarter of 2007 and are then gradually phased-in over the first
three quarters of 2007. On May 11, 2007 the Company entered into a placement agreement with a broker/dealer
pursuant to which this broker/dealer will raise $7.0 million of
8% Senior Subordinated Convertible Unsecured Notes on a best efforts
basis. See Note 8 Subsequent Events.
The Company amended its Credit Facility on
May 14, 2007. The Second Amendment provides for the total debt
to EBITDAX (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation And
Amortization And Exploration) ratio to be effective
September 30, 2007.
The $1.0 million
outstanding on the Credit Facility as of March 31, 2007 and the $3.0
million that was subsequently drawn are both due on June 15, 2010.
The 8% Senior Subordinated Unsecured Notes are due May 15, 2008.
Note 4 Stockholders Equity
Our authorized capital stock consists of 250,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value per
share (the Common Stock) and 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.001 par value per share (the
Preferred Stock).
During the three months ended March 31, 2007, holders of the Companys Common Stock options
exercised 510,880 options, and purchased an equivalent number of the Companys Common Stock. The
Company collected proceeds of $1,828,754 during the first quarter of 2007 in respect to the
exercise of these stock options. See Note 5 Stock-based Compensation for additional information
on stock options.
During the three months ended March 31, 2007, the Company issued 426,518 restricted shares which
were awarded to directors, officers and employees under the 2005 LTIP plan for 2006 year milestone
achievements. In addition, the Company issued 70,001 restricted shares of common stock that vested
during the year ended December 31, 2006. See Note 5 Stock-based Compensation for additional
information on restricted Common Stock.
In connection with the resignation of our former contract Chief Financial Officer, effective March
31, 2006, 50,000 restricted shares of Common Stock were returned to us as an agreed-upon reduction
in service fees charged. The return of such shares had been recorded as a reduction in accounting
fees totaling $157,500 at March 31, 2006.
10
Notes
to Consolidated Financial StatementsContinued
(Unaudited)
In respect to warrants, the following table presents the activity for warrants outstanding for the
three months ended March 31, 2007:
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Average |
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Exercise |
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Shares |
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Price |
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Outstanding December 31, 2006 |
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867,819 |
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$ |
3.14 |
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Granted |
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Exercised |
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Forfeited/canceled |
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Outstanding March 31, 2007 |
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867,819 |
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$ |
3.14 |
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The following table presents the composition of warrants outstanding and exercisable as of March
31, 2007:
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Range of Exercise Prices |
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Price* |
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Life* |
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$1.75 - $3.24 |
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861,819 |
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$ |
3.13 |
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4.3 |
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$3.48 - $4.35 |
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6,000 |
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3.81 |
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1.3 |
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Total shares outstanding and exercisable |
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867,819 |
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$ |
3.14 |
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4.3 |
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* |
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Price and Life reflect the weighted average exercise price and weighted average remaining
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Note 5 Stock-based Compensation
At the Companys 2005 Annual Meeting, the stockholders approved a Long Term Incentive Plan (the
LTIP). The LTIP is a performance-based compensation plan whereby up to 10% of the outstanding
shares at the beginning of each plan year, except for the first year wherein 20% of the outstanding
shares are available (not to exceed, in any three year period, 35% of the outstanding shares of the
Company) can be awarded to certain employees, directors and consultants. In most cases, awards will
be linked to the performance of the Company as measured by performance metrics that, at the time of
the grants, are deemed necessary by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors for the
creation of shareholder value.
On July 26, 2005, the Compensation Committee finalized the award of 800,000 performance share units
to certain Company employees and directors which vest during each of 2005, 2006 and 2007 provided
the Company meets certain performance targets as established by the Committee. The vesting of the
performance share units into common stock is conditioned on the participants remaining employed by
the Company at each measurement date and will vest over one, two and three year periods. The
performance share units will vest into common stock on a sliding scale from 50% to 200%, depending
on the performance levels achieved by the Company. No LTIP shares
were earned for the 2005 year as the
objectives established by the Compensation Committee were not met.
During 2006, the Compensation Committee reserved 2,500,000 performance share units under the LTIP
to executives, directors, certain employees and consultants which vest during each of 2006, 2007
and 2008 provided the Company meets certain performance targets as established by the Committee.
The vesting of the performance share units into common stock is conditioned on the participants
remaining employed by the Company at each measurement date and will vest over one, two and three
year periods. The performance share units will vest into common stock on a sliding scale from 50%
to 200%, depending on the performance levels achieved by the Company.
On March 13, 2007, based on the achievement of a 150% composite index
for grants reserved for 2006, 291,750 shares were earned and awarded
to directors, employees and consultants.
A summary of the stock-based compensation expense recognized in the results of operations is set
forth below:
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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LTIP performance share units
directors, employees and
consultants |
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$ |
741,179 |
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$ |
380,685 |
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Restricted common stock
directors, employees and
consultants |
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148,473 |
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98,475 |
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Stock options |
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4,383 |
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9,863 |
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Total |
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$ |
894,035 |
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$ |
489,023 |
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11
Notes
to Consolidated Financial StatementsContinued
(Unaudited)
Each of the component categories of stock-based compensation is described more fully below.
Stock Options
We granted 45,000 stock options during 2006 under the 2003 Employee Stock Option Plan. These
options are exercisable at $3.11 per share and vest over a three-year period, assuming the
employees remain in our employ. As of March 31, 2007, we estimated the unrecognized value of the
stock options at $21,916 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following
assumptions: volatility of 109.46%, a risk-free rate of approximately 4%, zero dividend payments
and a life of 10 years. As of March 31, 2007, there were 10,033 unvested stock options outstanding,
and the total unrecognized compensation cost adjusted for estimated forfeitures related to
non-vested options was $21,916, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining service
period of 15 months.
A summary of stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2007 is set forth below:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Weighted |
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Remaining |
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Aggregate |
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Number |
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Average |
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Contractual |
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Intrinsic |
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Outstanding |
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Exercise Price |
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Term |
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Value |
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(in years) |
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Outstanding at
December 31, 2006 |
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2,088,545 |
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$ |
3.56 |
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Granted |
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$ |
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Exercised |
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(510,880 |
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$ |
3.58 |
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Forfeited/expired |
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$ |
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Outstanding at March 31,
2007 |
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1,577,665 |
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$ |
3.55 |
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5.91 |
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$ |
2,148,373 |
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Exercisable at March 31,
2007 |
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1,564,332 |
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$ |
3.55 |
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5.91 |
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$ |
2,124,373 |
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Long Term Incentive Plan
On June 28, 2005, the Companys shareholders approved a long-term incentive plan (the LTIP) that
permits the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance share units, and
restricted share units to employees, directors, consultants and vendors as directed by the
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, with management recommendations regarding
consultants, vendors, and non-executive employees.
The Compensation Committee establishes a pool (Pool) of Performance Share Units (Units) under
the LTIP each year (each year becoming a Grant Year), subject to limits set forth in the LTIP,
and allocates the pool to officers, directors, employees and consultants, and grants units
(Grants) to individual participants. The Grants vest over a period of time, typically over a
three-year period. In addition to vesting based on a participants continued employment with or
service to the Company over the period of a Grant, the Units must be earned based on achieving
performance goals set forth by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee designates
performance levels as Threshold, Base, and Stretch. If the Company achieves 100% of the Base
level of performance, 100% of the Units vesting in that year will be earned. If the Company
achieves the Threshold level of performance, 50% of the Units will be earned. If the Company
achieves the Stretch level of performance, 200% of the Units will be earned. If the Threshold
performance is not achieved, no Units are earned. Units may not be earned above the 200% Stretch
level. Once the Units are vested and earned, they are released to the participants as common stock.
The value of each Unit is measured and determined based on the value of the Companys common stock
at the date the Unit is granted. Annual compensation expense is calculated based upon the number of
Units vested and earned each year. Each quarter the Company estimates the level of performance
expected to be achieved by year-end and records an estimated expense accordingly.
During the third quarter of 2005 (the 2005 Grant Year) the Compensation Committee established a
Pool of 400,000 Base Units and 800,000 Stretch Units (the 2005 Grants). During 2005, grants of
372,500 Base Unit awards were made. The Units vest in three tranches (20% in 2005, 30% in 2006 and
50% in 2007), provided the goals set forth by the Compensation Committee are met. The performance
goals are based upon attaining specific objectives, including: (a) achieving certain levels of oil
and gas reserves in each year of the grant, (b) achieving a certain level of oil and gas production
in each year of the grant, (c) achieving a certain level of stock price performance in each year of
the Grant, (d) maintaining finding and development costs within certain ranges during each year of
the grant and (e) managements
12
Notes
to Consolidated Financial StatementsContinued
(Unaudited)
efficiency and effectiveness in its operations. On March 13, 2007, based on the achievement
of a 126.54% composite index in respect of the milestones established for 2006 under the 2005
Grants, 134,768 shares were earned and awarded, to directors, employees and consultants.
In December 2005, the Compensation Committee reserved for 2006 (the 2006 Grant Year) 1,000,000
Base Units and 2,000,000 Stretch Units (the 2006 Grants). In March 2006, the Compensation
Committee increased the Pool of Base Units being reserved to 1,250,000 and Stretch Units to
2,500,000 to accommodate anticipated executive hires. At December 31, 2006, a total of 984,625 Base
Units and 1,969,250 Stretch Units had been granted, but not yet earned or vested. The remainder of
Units in the 2006 Pool reverted to shares deemed available for future issuance, consistent with the
terms of the LTIP.
The 2006 Grants vest in three tranches (20% in 2006, 30% in 2007 and 50% in 2008), provided the
goals set forth by the Compensation Committee are met. The performance objectives established by
the Compensation Committee for the 2006 Grants are based on the (a) value of completed acquisitions
in each year of the Grant relative to the Companys market capitalization at the end of the
previous calendar year, (b) stock price performance relative to an index of comparable companies
over the period of the Grant established by an independent third party, and (c) managements
efficiency and effectiveness in its operations. These objectives represent 100% of the goals for
senior executives of the Company and varying but lesser percentages for other employees, whose
vesting includes a combination of individual, team, and corporate objectives in each year of the
2006 Grant. On March 13, 2007, based on the achievement of a 150% composite index for the 2006
Grants under the 2006 Grant Year, 291,750 shares were earned and awarded to directors, employees
and consultants.
A summary of the Performance Units as for the three months ended March 31, 2007 is set forth below:
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2005 Grant Year |
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2006 Grant Year |
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Total |
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Weighted |
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Weighted |
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Average |
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Average |
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Base |
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Grant |
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Base |
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Grant |
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Base |
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Grant |
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Performance |
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Date Fair |
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Performance |
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Date Fair |
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Performance |
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Date Fair |
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Share Units |
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Value |
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Share Units |
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Value |
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Share Units |
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Value |
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Total pool |
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400,000 |
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1,250,000 |
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1,650,000 |
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Grants outstanding at
beginning of year |
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177,500 |
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$ |
4.95 |
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778,000 |
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|
$ |
6.71 |
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|
|
955,500 |
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|
$ |
6.38 |
|
Grants during the period |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Vested and released |
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$ |
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$ |
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|
$ |
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Forfeited/cancelled |
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|
$ |
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|
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$ |
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$ |
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Outstanding
at end of period |
|
|
177,500 |
|
|
$ |
4.95 |
|
|
|
778,000 |
|
|
$ |
6.71 |
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|
|
955,500 |
|
|
$ |
6.38 |
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Restricted Common Stock
In
December 2005, grants of 195,000 restricted shares were made pursuant
to the Companys LTIP, which vest equally over 3 years, beginning
January 1, 2006, based solely on service and continued employment
throughout the vesting period. Of the 195,000 restricted shares,
65,001 shares vested in 2006. An additional 69,000 share grants were
made during the 2006 year of which 64,000 vest over three years and
5,000 vested immediately. In the three months ended March 31, 2007,
55,000 shares grants were made which vest over three years.
Compensation expense was recorded for the three months ended
March 31, 2007 and 2006 based on the market value of the common
stock on the date of the grant, recorded over the related service period.
13
Notes
to Consolidated Financial StatementsContinued
(Unaudited)
A summary of the status of restricted stock activity granted under our LTIP for the three month
period ended March 31, 2007, is set forth below:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Restricted |
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Grant-Date |
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Stock |
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Fair Value |
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Non-vested at December 31, 2006 |
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193,999 |
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$ |
5.98 |
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55,000 |
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$ |
5.11 |
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$ |
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Forfeited |
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$ |
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Non-vested at March 31, 2007 |
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248,999 |
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$ |
5.78 |
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Note 6 Asset Retirement Obligations
The Companys asset retirement obligations represent the estimated future costs associated with the
plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells and removal of equipment and facilities from leased
acreage, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. The Company determines asset
retirement obligations by calculating the present value of estimated cash flows related to future
abandonment obligations. The following table provides a reconciliation of the Companys asset
retirement obligations for the three months ended March 31, 2007:
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31, 2007 |
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Asset
retirement obligation December 31, 2006 |
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$ |
78,115 |
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Additional liabilities incurred |
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22,766 |
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Revisions in estimated cash flows |
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89,125 |
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Accretion expense |
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7,607 |
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Asset retirement obligation, March 31, 2007 |
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$ |
197,613 |
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Note 7 Commitments
On February 1, 2007, the Company executed an employment agreement with Dominic J. Bazile II to
become the Companys Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The employment agreement
provides for an initial salary for Mr. Bazile of $225,000 per year. Under the terms of the
employment agreement, Mr. Bazile is entitled to 12 months severance pay in the event of a change of
position or change in control of the Company or if his employment is terminated without cause. The
employment agreement contains an evergreen provision, which automatically extends the term of Mr.
Baziles employ for a two-year period if the agreement is not terminated by notice by either party
during 60 days prior to the end of the initial stated term which is two years. In addition, Mr.
Baziles contract employment agreement has an indemnification agreement.
We have entered into a three-year lease for office space, which expires in April 30, 2009.
Contractual commitments under this lease are approximately $92,000 for the remainder of 2007,
$129,000 for 2008, and $44,000 for 2009.
During 2006, we established a SIMPLE IRA plan, allowing for the deferral of employee income. The
plan provides for us to match employee contributions up to 3% of gross awards. For the three
months ended March 31, 2007, we contributed $16,649 to this plan.
Note 8 Subsequent Events
On
May 11, 2007, the Company entered into a placement agent
agreement with a broker/dealer pursuant to which the broker/dealer
agrees to act as exclusive placement agent on
a best efforts basis in connection with a raise by the
Company of up to (i) $7,000,000 principal amount of convertible 8%
Senior Subordinates Unsecured Notes (the Notes) and 2,450,000 Common Stock Purchase Warrants, each to
purchase one share of the Companys Common Stock at $5.00 per
Share. As of this date hereof, the Company has received executed
subscription amounts for $5,600,000 principal amount of the Notes. In addition, the notes have a conversion price of $5.00 per share.
The
Companys Compensation Committee has revised its cash bonus
plan for management and other employees. The revised plan establishes minimum EBITDAX thresholds
that must be met in order for cash bonuses to be earned.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed herein are forward looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements include, but are not
limited to, statements concerning anticipated trends in revenues, and may include words or phrases
such as will likely result,are expected to,will continue,is
anticipated,estimate,projected,intends to, or similar expressions, which are intended to
identify forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Our actual results could differ materially from the results discussed in such
forward-looking statements. There is absolutely no assurance that we will achieve the results
expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to
such differences include, but are not limited to, market prices for natural gas and oil, economic
and competitive conditions, regulatory changes, estimates of proved reserves, potential failure to
achieve production from development projects, capital expenditures and other uncertainties, our
ability to successfully implement our strategy to acquire additional oil and gas properties and our
ability to successfully manage and operate our newly acquired oil and gas properties or any
properties subsequently acquired by us as well as those factors discussed below and in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, under the subsection Forward-Looking
Statements in the Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations section, all of which are difficult to predict. In light of these risks, uncertainties
and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed may not occur.
Management Discussion And Analysis
Overview
Teton Energy Corporation (the Company, Teton, we, or us) was formed in November 1996 and is
incorporated in the State of Delaware. We are an independent energy company engaged primarily in
the development, production, and marketing of natural gas and oil in North America. Our strategy
is to increase shareholder value by profitably growing reserves and production, primarily through
acquiring under-valued properties with reasonable risk-reward potential and by participating in or
actively conducting drilling operations in order to exploit our properties. We seek high-quality
exploration and development projects with potential for providing long-term drilling inventories
that generate high returns.
Accomplishments and Highlights, Quarter Ended March 31, 2007
Our current operations are located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States.
Financial and operational highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2007 include the
following:
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Our net loss increased to $1,800,946 ($0.12 per share) for the three month period
ended March 31, 2007 from $1,262,625 ($0.11 per share) for the same period in 2006.
The increase in net loss of $538,321 is mainly attributable to increased general and
administrative expenses, higher exploration expenses, higher depletion expense, offset
by higher sales of gas in the Piceance Basin of Colorado during 2007. |
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Our revenue from the sale of natural gas and oil increased to $1,068,341, which is
based on the sale of 202,887 mcf equivalent of natural gas at an average price of $5.27
per mcf equivalent after a total deduction of $129,382 ($0.64 per mcf) for gathering,
fuel, transportation and marketing expenses, net to the Company. Included in our oil
and gas sales, our net revenue from the sale of test oil produced and sold from the
Champion 1-25H well in the Williston Basin totaled approximately $36,000 and natural
gas sales from the DJ Basin totaled approximately $12,000. |
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We participated in the drilling of eight development wells in the current quarter to total depth
on our acreage in the Piceance Basin of Colorado. |
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We participated with Noble Energy Inc. in the construction of gas gathering systems
in our Area of Mutual (AMI) interest in the DJ basin. In addition, Noble connected a
total of 7 wells to sales during the quarter, as part of the pilot project to test the
commercial viability of the wells that were drilled by Noble during 2006. |
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The Company invested $5,734,147 in capital expenditures as
further described below. |
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007
We had a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2007, of $1,800,946, which is $538,321 more
than the net loss from for the same period in 2006. The increased net loss was primarily due to an
increase in non-cash stock-based compensation of $405,012, included in general and
administrative expense, for the three months
ended March 31, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. We also experienced higher oil and gas
sales, lease operating expenses, other general and administrative expenses, depreciation and depletion
expenses, exploration expenses and other expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2007
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than in the same period in 2006, as discussed below.
During the three months ended in March 31, 2007, oil and gas sales net to our interest totaled
202,887 mcf equivalent resulting in $1,068,341 in oil and gas sales, at an average price of $5.27
per mcf equivalent after a total deduction of $129,382 ($0.64 per mcf equivalent) for gathering,
fuel, transportation and marketing expenses. During the three months ended in March 31, 2006, oil
and gas sales net to our interest totaled 45,582 mcf resulting in $290,249 in oil and gas sales, at
an average price of $6.37 per mcf after a total deduction of $41,042 ($0.92 per mcf ) for
gathering, fuel, transportation and marketing expenses. The higher oil and gas sales are due to 20
wells on production in the Piceance Basin, 7 wells on production in the DJ Basin, and from the sale
of test oil from the Champion 1-25H well in the Williston Basin in the first quarter of 2007 as
compared to 3 wells on production in the Piceance Basin in the same period in 2006.
Lease operating expenses and production taxes for the three-month period ended March 31, 2007, were
$42,893 and $64,000, respectively (totaling $106,893, or 10% of revenues and $0.53 per mcf
equivalent). Lease operating expense and production taxes for the three-month period ended March
31, 2006, were $33,788 and $8,018, respectively (totaling $41,806, or 14 % of revenues and $0.92
per mcf). The increase in lease operating expenses and production
taxes in 2007 of $65,087 or 156%
as compared to 2006 resulted primarily from the increase in the number of producing wells in 2007
as compared to 2006.
During the three months ended March 31, 2007, general and administrative expense of $1,879,348
increased $536,545 from $1,342,803 for the comparable period in 2006. Significant increases in
general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to 2006
include the following that are mainly a result of the growth in the Companys operations, employees
and achievements:
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Non-cash stock-based compensation expense increased by $405,012 as a
result of the increase in the number of employees and estimated achievement of performance
objectives, as defined in the Companys 2005 LTIP, during the
period as compared to the comparable period in 2006. |
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Cash compensation increased by $73,358 due to the increase in the number of employees in
2007 as compared to 2006. |
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Fees for accounting services increased by $110,190, as a
result of a one-time credit
recorded in the first quarter of 2006 of $157,500 associated with the return of 50,000
shares of our Common Stock from our former contract Chief Financial Officer during that
period. |
During the three months ended March 31, 2007, exploration expenses increased $165,618 from 2006 as
a result of expenses incurred for seismic projects on our DJ Basin properties as well as increased
exploration activities associated with our future growth plans.
Depreciation and depletion expense increased $451,500 for the three months ended March 31, 2007
from the same period in 2006 primarily due to the higher gas sales volumes in 2007 compared to
2006.
In addition, other income (expense) of $(22,039) and $68,017 in the first quarter of 2007 and 2006,
respectively, equates to a $90,056 increase in expense, net, for the first quarter of 2007 as
compared to the same period in 2006. During the first quarter of 2007 we recorded $92,886 of
unrealized losses on derivative contracts. There were no derivative contracts in place during the
first quarter of 2006. Also included in the first quarter of 2007 (that was not included in the
first quarter of 2006) is $13,034 in respect to debt issuance cost amortization, and a realized
gain on derivative contracts of $54,900. Other income in 2006 only included interest income earned
on cash balances maintained and these cash balances were higher during the first quarter of 2006,
also resulting in a reduction of $39,036 in interest income during 2007 as compared to 2006.
Anticipated and Completed Key First Quarter Items
We plan to consider and pursue additional acquisitions as appropriate based on our business plan as
well as to continue to evaluate our Williston Basin and DJ Basin acreage positions. As a result,
we will incur additional exploration expenses to evaluate the acreage positions and in respect to
additional acquisitions we may incur due diligence and legal expenses, which will be capitalized
only if we successfully complete an acquisition. If an acquisition is not successful, we will
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include
those costs in our general and administrative expenses in the period in which such expenses
are incurred.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2007 we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,246,325 and a working capital deficit
of $(5,683,010). On May 11, 2007 we entered into a placement agreement with a broker/dealer
pursuant to which this broker/dealer will raise $7.0 million of
8% Senior Subordinated Convertible Unsecured Notes on a best efforts
basis. In addition, we are also considering monetization of partial or full ownership of selected oil and gas
assets to fund our capital program.
We currently estimate the
cost of our Piceance development program to be approximately $20.4 million for the year ending
December 31, 2007. In addition, we are planning on additional development projects in the DJ Basin,
conditioned on our evaluation of performance of the first test wells that would increase our
overall 2007 development plan by as much as $6.9 million, including seismic, gathering lines and
development drilling and completion/facility costs. In addition, our 2007 capital budget could be
substantially increased if: (1) Berry, as operator for the Piceance play, increases the drilling
program, (2) Noble, as operator for the DJ Basin play, increases the drilling program, and (3)
Evertson, as operator for the Williston Basin, increases the drilling program. We have experienced
higher costs of drilling Piceance Basin wells during the last two quarters and if this trend
continues our capital requirements could increase as well.
We anticipate that we will utilize working capital generated from our ongoing operations to meet
some of our 2007 commitments. In addition, in March 2006, we filed S-3 and S-4 shelf registration
statements for $50 million each in financing capacity, which registration statements have been
declared effective by the SEC. Our capacity remaining on the S-3 registration is $39 million as a
result of our public offering of common stock of $10.8 million during 2006. We have not utilized
any of our $50 million S-4 shelf registration.
We also may continue to receive proceeds from the exercise of outstanding warrants and/or options
as we did during the year ended December 31, 2006. During the quarter ended March 31,
2007, we received $1,828,754 in respect to options that were exercised during the period. As of
March 31, 2007 warrants to purchase 867,819 shares of common stock were outstanding. These warrants
have a weighted average exercise price of $3.14 per share and expire between April 2008 and
December 2012. As of March 31, 2007, options to purchase 1,577,665 shares of common stock were
outstanding. These options have a weighted average exercise price of $3.55 per share and expire
between July 2007 and May 2015.
In June 2006, we established a $50 million revolving credit facility with BNP Paribas (the Credit
Facility). The Credit Facility had an initial borrowing base of $3.0 million, which was increased
to $6.0 million on March 12, 2007. The Credit Facility matures on June 15, 2010. The Credit
Facility provides for as much as $50.0 million in borrowing capacity, depending upon a number of
factors, such as the projected value of our proven oil and gas assets. The borrowing base for the
Credit Facility at any time will be the loan value assigned to the proved reserves attributable to
our subsidiaries direct or indirect oil and gas interests. The borrowing base is redetermined on a
semi-annual basis, based upon an engineering report delivered by us from an approved petroleum
engineer. The Credit Facility is available for working capital requirements, capital expenditures,
acquisitions, general corporate purposes and to support letters of credit. As of May 10, 2007, we
have advanced a total of $4.0 million from the Credit Facility.
On May 14, 2007, the Company amended the Credit Facility whereby
the total debt to EBITDAX covenant is effective September 30,
2007.
We expect
that the combination of our current cash balances, the proceeds of up to
$7.0 million from the Notes and the monetization of portions or
all of selected oil and gas assets referred
to above, amounts available from existing and anticipated increases
in our Credit Facility, proceeds
from the exercise of warrants and options, and the use of our S-3 and S-4 shelf registrations will
provide us with adequate resources to meet our capital needs for 2007.
There can be no assurances that we will be successful in raising capital sufficient to fund the
above-referenced capital plan from either the debt or equity markets
and or from asset monetization in the
future or increasing our current borrowing base from the Credit Facility.
Sources and Uses of Funds
Historically, our primary source of liquidity has been cash provided by equity offerings. These
offerings may continue to play an important role in financing our business. Cash raised from third
parties or generated through operations will be used for additional acquisitions or in connection
with drilling programs associated with our current properties.
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Cash Flows and Capital Expenditures
Operating activities
During the
three months ended March 31, 2007, we used $152,005 in operating activities. This
amount compares to $908,561 used in our operating activities during the same period in 2006. The
decrease of net cash used in our operating activities of $756,556 was primarily due to a $778,092
increase in our oil and gas sales in the first quarter of 2007 as compared to 2006 partially offset by higher
expenses. Our net loss increased by $538,321 in the first quarter of 2007 as compared to the same
period in 2006, however non-cash charges for depreciation, depletion and amortization increased by
$464,534 and non-cash charges for accrued stock-based compensation increased by $562,512 during the
same period as compared to the first quarter of 2006. In addition our cash used in operating
activities decreased in the first quarter of 2007 due to accelerated collections of trade accounts
receivable of $339,518 as compared to the same period in 2006. During the first quarter of 2006 we
used $255,000 in respect to discontinued operations, and we did not use any cash for discontinued
operations during 2007. Cash used in operating activities increased
by $640,655 in 2007 in respect
to accrued franchise tax and payroll accruals.
Investing activities
We incurred capital costs
of $5,734,325 and $2,027,957 for the quarters ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. During
the 2007 period, we incurred capital costs in respect to both our
drilling activities of $4,458,591 and facilities costs of $1,280,740. During the 2006 period we incurred
capital costs both in
respect to drilling activities of $2,024,219 and facilities costs of
$3,738. As of March 31, 2007, we
had 15 Piceance Basin wells and 2 Bakken play wells in progress compared to 12 Piceance wells in
progress as of March 31, 2006. Our development costs have also increased for the three months
ended March 31, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006 which is attributed to higher costs
associated with the Piceance Basin drilling program.
During the three months ended March 31, 2006, we received cash of $2,700,000 in connection with
Acreage Earning Agreement with Noble in respect to our DJ Basin acreage.
Financing activities
During three months ended March 31, 2007, holders of 510,880 options exercised these options and
purchased an equivalent number of common shares of the Company for net proceeds to us of
$1,858,754. During three months ended March 31, 2006, holders of 588,891 options exercised these
options and purchased an equivalent number of common shares of the Company for net proceeds to us
of $2,710,892. During the three months ended March 31, 2007, we drew $1.0 million down on our Senior
Credit facility with BNP Paribas.
Income Taxes, Net Operating Losses and Tax Credits
Since our inception, we have generated a net operating loss (NOL) carryforward for U.S. income
tax purposes. Such NOL is subject to U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 382 limitations. For
losses incurred prior to 2006, utilization of the NOL is limited to approximately $900,000 per
annum.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates are included in our Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on March 19, 2007. There have been no changes to our
accounting policies during the quarter ended March 31, 2007.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The price we receive for our oil and natural gas production heavily influences our revenue,
profitability, access to capital and future rate of growth. Oil and natural gas are commodities
and, therefore, their prices are subject to wide fluctuations in response to relatively minor
changes in supply and demand. Historically, the markets for oil and natural gas have been volatile,
and these markets will likely continue to be volatile in the future. The prices we receive for our
production depend on numerous factors beyond our control. Based on our 2006 production, our income
before income taxes for 2006 would have moved up or down approximately $69,000 for every $0.10
change in natural gas prices.
We have begun entering into derivative contracts to manage our exposure to oil and natural gas
price volatility. To date, our derivative contracts have been costless collars, although we
evaluate other forms of derivative instruments as well.
On October 24, 2006, we entered into certain ISDA agreements with BNP Paribas to allow us to hedge
our commodity pricing risk relative to our future oil and gas production. In addition, we have a
company hedging policy in place, if
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necessary, to protect a portion of our production against future pricing fluctuations. Although we
have not yet hedged any of our future production beyond December 31, 2007, we will consider this
strategy for oil and gas production and future acquisitions.
Our outstanding hedges as of March 31, 2007 are summarized below:
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CIG |
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Period |
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Floor/Ceiling |
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Commodity |
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Natural Gas |
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04/2007 |
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30,000 |
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$ |
6.00/$7.25 |
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Natural Gas |
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05/2007 |
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30,000 |
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$ |
6.00/$7.25 |
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Natural Gas |
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06/2007 |
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30,000 |
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$ |
6.00/$7.25 |
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Natural Gas |
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07/2007 |
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30,000 |
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$ |
6.00/$7.25 |
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Natural Gas |
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08/2007 |
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30,000 |
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$ |
6.00/$7.25 |
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Natural Gas |
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09/2007 |
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30,000 |
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$ |
6.00/$7.25 |
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Natural Gas |
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10/2007 |
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30,000 |
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$ |
6.00/$7.25 |
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Natural Gas |
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11/2007 |
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30,000 |
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$ |
6.00/$7.25 |
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Natural Gas |
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30,000 |
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$ |
6.00/$7.25 |
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The collared hedges shown above have the effect of providing a protective floor while allowing us
to share in upward pricing movements. Consequently, while these hedges are designed to decrease our
exposure to price decreases, they also have the effect of limiting the benefit of price increases
beyond the ceiling. For the 2007 natural gas contracts listed above, a hypothetical $0.10 change in
the CIG price above the ceiling price or below the floor price applied to the notional amounts
would cause a change in the gain (loss) on hedging activities of $27,000. The Company plans to
continue to enter into derivative contracts to decrease exposure to commodity price decreases.
The primary objective of the following information is to provide forward-looking quantitative and
qualitative information about our potential exposure to market risks. The term market risk refers
to the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in natural gas and oil prices and interest rates.
The disclosures are not meant to be precise indicators of expected future losses, but rather
indicators of reasonably possible losses depending on market dynamics. This forward-looking
information provides indicators of how we view and manage (or anticipate managing) our ongoing
market risk exposures.
Interest Rate Risk
At March 31, 2007, we had $1.0 million outstanding on our Credit Facility. Under the Credit
Facility, each loan bears interest at a Eurodollar rate or a base rate, as requested by us, plus an
additional margin based on the amount of our total outstanding borrowings relative to the total
borrowing base. The Eurodollar rate is based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The
base rate is the higher of the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half of one percent.
In addition, under the terms of the Credit Facility, we are required to pay a commitment fee based
on the average daily amount of the unused amount of the commitment of each lender. This fee accrues
at a rate of 0.50% per annum and is paid quarterly in arrears on the last day of March, June,
September, and December of each year and on the date on which the Credit Facility is terminated.
Assuming that we were to draw down on the entire $6 million currently available to us under our
credit facility, a one hundred basis point (1.0%) increase in each of the average LIBOR rate and
federal funds rate would result in additional interest expense to us of approximately $15,000 per
quarter.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management
recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide
only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Based on that evaluation,
our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of such
period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that
information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months
ended March 31, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect,
our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes from risk factors previously disclosed in the registrants Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
On May 3, 2007 the Company held its annual Shareholder Meeting.
The following table outlines the results of the shareholder voting in respect to the proposals
included on the Companys Definitive Proxy filed with the SEC on March 19, 2007:
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No. 1
Election of Directors |
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Karl F. Arleth |
For |
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10,382,552 |
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77.41 |
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Withheld |
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3,029,580 |
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22.59 |
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Robert F. Bailey |
For |
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12,536,307 |
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93.47 |
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Withheld |
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875,825 |
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6.53 |
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John T. Connor Jr. |
For |
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10,372,940 |
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77.34 |
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Withheld |
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3,039,192 |
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22.66 |
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Thomas F. Conroy |
For |
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10,276,083 |
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76.62 |
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Withheld |
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3,136,049 |
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23.38 |
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William K. White |
For |
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10,360,909 |
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77.25 |
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|
|
Withheld |
|
|
3,051,223 |
|
|
|
22.75 |
|
James J. Woodcock |
For |
|
|
10,465,297 |
|
|
|
78.03 |
|
|
|
Withheld |
|
|
2,946,835 |
|
|
|
21.97 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. 2
Notification of Appointment of Auditors |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Auditors |
|
For |
|
|
13,149,735 |
|
|
|
98.04 |
|
|
|
Withheld |
|
|
50,920 |
|
|
|
0.38 |
|
|
|
Abstain |
|
|
211,477 |
|
|
|
1.58 |
|
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
20
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS:
31.1 |
|
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002. |
31.2 |
|
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002. |
32.1 |
|
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002. |
32.2 |
|
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002. |
21
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
|
|
|
|
|
|
TETON ENERGY CORPORATION
|
|
Date: May 15, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ Karl F. Arleth
|
|
|
|
Karl F. Arleth |
|
|
|
President and Chief Executive
Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Date: May 15, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ Bill I. Pennington
|
|
|
|
Bill I. Pennington |
|
|
|
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
|
|
22
EXHIBIT INDEX
|
|
|
No. |
|
Description |
31.1
|
|
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002. |
|
|
|
31.2
|
|
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002. |
|
|
|
32.1
|
|
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002. |
|
|
|
32.2
|
|
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002. |