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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999
Commission file number 001-14575
PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
Delaware 75-2766114
(State of Incorporation) (Tax ID Number)
3500 William D. Tate
Suite 200
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-424-0400
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of Each Class: Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, $.01 Par Value American Stock Exchange
Common Stock Warrants at $28.00 Per Share American Stock Exchange
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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 period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
YES [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]
As of March 28, 2000, 10,629,488 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock were
outstanding, and the aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by
non-affiliates was approximately $19.4 million.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held May 25, 2000, are incorporated by reference
into Part III of this Form 10-K.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1. Business 6
Item 2. Properties 13
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 19
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 19
Item 4A. Executive Officers of the Registrant 19
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters 21
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 22
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations of Prize 24
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations of Vista 33
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 41
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 45
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure 104
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 105
Item 11. Executive Compensation 105
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 105
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 105
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K 105
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information included in this Form 10-K and other materials filed by the
Company with the SEC contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from projected results.
Such statements address activities, events or developments that the Company
expects, believes, projects, intends or anticipates will or may occur, including
such matters as future capital, development and exploration expenditures,
including the amount and nature thereof, drilling of wells, reserve estimates,
including estimates of future net revenues associated with such reserves and the
present value of such future net revenues, future production of oil and natural
gas, future sales prices for oil and gas production, business strategies,
expansion and acquisition, obtaining financial or industry partners for prospect
or program development, or marketing of oil and natural gas. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially are described, among other places, in
the Marketing, Competition, and Government Regulation sections in this Form 10-K
and under the captions "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations of Prize" and "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Vista". Without
limiting the Cautionary Disclosures so described, Cautionary Disclosures
include, among others: general economic conditions, the market price of oil and
natural gas, the risks associated with exploration, the Company's ability to
find, acquire, market, develop and produce new properties, operating hazards
inherent to the oil and natural gas business, uncertainties in the estimation of
proved reserves and in the projection of future rates of production and timing
of development expenditures, the strength and financial resources of the
Company's competitors, the Company's ability to find and retain skilled
personnel, climatic conditions, labor relations, availability and cost of
material and equipment, environmental risks, the results of financing efforts,
and regulatory developments. All written and oral forward-looking statements
attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly
qualified in their entirety by the Cautionary Disclosures. The Company disclaims
any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect
events or circumstances occurring hereafter or to reflect the occurrence of
anticipated or unanticipated events.
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COMMONLY USED OIL & GAS TERMS
The following list contains abbreviations and definitions of terms commonly used
in the oil and gas industry and this document.
"Bbl" means a barrel of 42 U.S. gallons of oil or natural gas liquids.
"Bcf" means billion cubic feet of natural gas.
"Bcfe" means billion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent, which is
determined using the ratio of one Bbl of oil, condensate or natural gas
liquids to six Mcf of natural gas.
"BOE" means barrels of oil equivalent. BOEs are determined using the
ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one Bbl of oil.
"BOPD" means barrels of oil per day.
"Development Well" means a well drilled within the proved area of an
oil or gas reservoir to the depth of a stratigraphic horizon know to be
productive.
"Dry Hole" or "Dry Well" means a well found to be incapable of
producing hydrocarbons in sufficient quantities such that proceeds from
the sale of such production exceed production expenses and taxes.
"Exploratory Well" means a well drilled to find and produce oil or gas
reserves not classified as proved, to find a new production reservoir
in a field previously found to be productive of oil or gas in another
reservoir or to extend a known reservoir.
"Gas" means natural gas.
"Gross" when used with respect to acres or wells, refers to the total
acres or wells in which the Company has a working interest.
"Infill Drilling" means drilling of an additional well or wells
provided for by an existing spacing order to more adequately drain a
reservoir.
"MBbl" means thousand barrels of oil.
"MBOE" means thousand barrels of oil equivalent.
"Mcf" means thousand cubic feet of natural gas.
"Mcfd" means thousand cubic feet of natural gas per day.
"MMcfd" means million cubic feet of natural gas per day.
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"MMcf" means million cubic feet of natural gas.
"MMBbl" means million barrels of oil.
"MMBOE" means million barrels of oil equivalent.
"MMBtu" means one million British Termal Units. British Thermal Units
means that quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one
pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
"Net" when used with respect to acres or wells, refers to gross acres
or wells multiplied, in each case, by the percentage working interest
owned by the Company.
"NGL" means natural gas liquid.
"Operator" means the individual or company responsible for the
exploration, development and production of an oil or gas well or lease.
"NPV-10" when used with respect to oil and gas reserves, means the
estimated future gross revenues to be generated from the production of
proved reserves calculated in accordance with the guidelines of the
SEC, net of estimated production and future development costs, using
prices and costs as of the date of estimation without future
escalation, except to the extent a contract specifically provides
otherwise, without giving effect to non-property related expenses such
as general and administrative expenses, debt service, future income tax
expense and depreciation, depletion and amortization, and discounted
using an annual discount rate of 10 percent.
"Productive Wells" or "Producing Wells" consist of producing wells and
wells capable of production, including wells waiting on pipeline
connections.
"Recompletion" means the completion for production of an existing well
bore in another formation from that in which the well has been
previously completed.
"3-D Seismic" means an advanced technology method by which a three
dimensional image of the earth's subsurface is created through the
interpretation of reflection seismic data collected over surface grid.
3-D seismic surveys allow for a more detailed understanding of the
subsurface than do conventional surveys and contribute significantly to
field appraisal, development and production.
"Working Interest" means an interest in an oil and gas lease that gives
the owner of the interest the right to drill for and produce oil and
gas on the leased acreage and requires the owner to pay a share of the
costs of drilling and production operations. The share of production to
which a working interest owner is entitled
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will always be smaller than the share of costs that the working
interest owner is required to bear, with the balance of the production
accruing to the owners of royalties.
"Workover" means operations on a producing well to restore or increase
production.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Prize Energy Corp., including its subsidiaries ("Prize" or the "Company"), is a
mid-size public independent oil and gas company engaged primarily in the
acquisition, enhancement, and exploitation of producing oil and gas properties.
Prize began operations in January 1999 as a privately-held company. On February
8, 2000, the Company completed its acquisition of Vista Energy Resources, Inc.
("Vista") through a reverse merger and became a publicly traded company on the
American Stock Exchange under the symbol "PRZ". Consequently, the description of
Prize's business and oil and gas properties will be based upon the combined
companies, as if the merger had already taken place.
Prize currently owns oil and gas properties in three core operating areas which
are principally located in the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeastern New
Mexico, the onshore Gulf Coast area of Texas and Louisiana, and the
Mid-Continent area of Western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Over 90% of
Prize's oil and gas property base is located in Texas. (A detailed description
of the significant properties can be found under "Item 2. Properties".)
Listed below is a brief summary of Prize's total proved oil and gas reserve base
at December 31, 1999.
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Total Proved Reserves: 279 billion cubic feet of natural gas and
49.6 million barrels of crude oil and liquids
or
96 million barrels of oil equivalent or
576 billion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent
Balanced Reserve Mix: 52% crude oil and liquids
48% natural gas
Proved Reserve Value NPV-10 (1): $580 million
Reserve to Production Ratio: 13 years
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(1) The present value of pre-tax future net revenues discounted at 10% per annum
assuming unescalated prices of $23.99 per Bbl of oil, $17.05 per Bbl of NGL and
$2.11 per Mcf of natural gas. These prices equate to December 31, 1999, NYMEX
prices of $25.60 per Bbl for West Texas Intermediate crude oil and a composite
of $2.30 per MMBtu of natural gas.
The principal and administrative offices of Prize are located at 3500 William D.
Tate Ave., Suite 200, Grapevine, TX 76051 (telephone (817) 424-0400).
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Prize's primary objective is to increase asset value on a per share basis by
increasing oil and gas reserves, production, cash flow and net income through
the acquisition, enhancement, and exploitation of producing oil and gas
properties, and by maintaining a low operating and corporate cost structure.
Prize's management seeks to purchase oil and gas properties which will be
operated by Prize, which have sufficient production history to allow Prize to
accurately assess future performance, and which Prize may be able to enhance by
implementing operational improvements. Prize believes it will be successful in
implementing its strategy and achieving its objectives as a result of the
following factors.
Focus on Acquisition of Producing Properties. Management emphasizes acquiring
producing reserves with a long production history which generally is more than
five years in order to reduce the risks inherent in estimating the remaining oil
and gas reserves and the future production profile. The emphasis on property
acquisitions reflects the belief that continuing consolidation and restructuring
activities on the part of major integrated and large independent oil companies
should afford attractive opportunities to purchase domestic producing
properties.
Aggressive Value Enhancement and Exploitation. Prize undertakes an operational
study of acquired properties in order to identify value enhancements. In many
cases, cost saving measures or production improvements are rapidly implemented
which increase cash flow and, in some cases, add incremental reserves. Other
activities include identifying development drilling, recompletion or workover
opportunities which can be performed to add incremental production or extend
the life of an existing well. Prize implements its development drilling
activities through ongoing geological analysis of producing properties that have
developmental drilling potential. Prize emphasizes the acquisition of operated
properties in order to have greater control over the implementation of
value-enhancing activities. Prize has an extensive inventory of exploitation and
development opportunities.
Geographic Concentration. Prize focuses its acquisition program on the Permian
Basin region of West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico, the onshore Gulf Coast
region of Texas and Louisiana, and the Mid-Continent region of Western Oklahoma
and the Texas Panhandle, where management is best able to exploit its expertise
and experience obtained through operating properties in these regions.
Management believes its
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understanding of the reservoir and production characteristics of oil and gas
properties in these regions allows it to identify acquisitions with an
attractive risk/reward profile. Virtually all of the properties of Prize are
located in these geographic regions.
Low Cost Operating Strategy. Prize pursues a low cost operating strategy and
believes that it maintains a lower overhead than many similarly-sized,
publicly-held independent oil and gas operators. In addition, it targets
acquisition candidates which are located in its core areas and can provide
opportunities for cost efficiencies through consolidation with other operations.
Prize intends to enhance production through recompletion and low risk
development drilling activities. Prize believes that these activities will
reduce operating costs on a per BOE basis.
Active Risk Management. Prize seeks to reduce further the oil and gas reserve,
price and financial risks to which it is exposed by:
o diversifying its property holdings and avoiding concentrating a large
value in any single property;
o periodically using commodity price hedging strategies;
o maintaining what Prize believes to be a prudent level of indebtedness;
and
o using interest rate swaps and other financial strategies.
Experienced Management and Employees. All of the members of the Prize
management, technical staff, and field operations groups have been part of
successfully implementing the acquisition and exploitation strategy at other
companies. The average amount of time of employment in the oil and gas industry
by the Prize management and technical staff is 19 years.
Financial Flexibility. Prize is committed to maintaining financial flexibility,
which management believes is important for the successful execution of its
strategy. Management expects to keep debt at levels reasonable for its peer
group, and will finance future capital expenditures from cash flow, except for
major property acquisitions, which will be financed in the most efficient way at
the time. As a result of Prize's growth strategy of acquisition, enhancement and
exploitation, debt levels will vary from time to time. Over the long-term, Prize
believes that an appropriate debt level would be no more than 50% of oil and gas
reserve value.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
On February 8, 2000, Prize completed the reverse merger with Vista. Vista's
properties are primarily located in the Company's core operating area of the
Permian Basin of West Texas. The combination of Vista with Prize expanded
Prize's reserves approximately 20 MMBOE, or 27%, and added to the Company's
exploitation inventory. The Vista
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transaction is accounted for under the "purchase" method of accounting. Under
the purchase method of accounting, Prize is the acquirer of Vista.
On March 28, 2000, Prize entered into an agreement with Pioneer Natural
Resources to acquire 1,380,446 shares of Prize common stock for
approximately$18.6 million. Prior to the acquisition, Pioneer agreed to convert
all convertible preferred stock to common stock, resign the two board seats held
by Pioneer, and cancel the exploration and participation agreement associated
with the convertible preferred stock. Subsequently, Pioneer will own
approximately 2.6 million shares of common stock. The transaction is effective
March 31, 2000 and is to be funded through the Company's current bank credit
facility.
ACQUISITION ACTIVITIES
During its brief period of existence, the Company has allocated a substantial
portion of its capital expenditures to the acquisition of producing oil and gas
properties. The Company's continuing emphasis on reserve additions through
producing property acquisitions reflects its belief that consolidation and
restructuring activities on the part of major integrated and larger independent
oil and gas companies has afforded and should continue to afford in the future,
attractive opportunities to purchase domestic producing properties.
The following is a brief discussion of the significant activities in 1999:
Pioneer Natural Resources. On May 17, 1999, the Company entered into a purchase
and sale agreement with Pioneer Natural Resources to acquire over 400 domestic
onshore oil and gas properties for $215 million in cash and the issuance of $30
million of convertible preferred stock. The transaction closed on June 29,1999,
with an effective date of July 1, 1999. Funds for this acquisition were provided
through a combination of equity and advances on the Company's revolving credit
facility.
Sale of Fee Minerals. On August 16, 1999, the Company completed the sale of its
non-strategic producing mineral and mineral fee acreage to Black Stone Mineral
Company, L.P. for $32 million effective July 1, 1999. Proceeds from the sale
were used to pay down debt under the Company's revolving credit facility.
Vista Energy Resources Inc. On October 8, 1999, Prize and Vista entered into an
Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Prize Merger Agreement"). Under the terms and
conditions of the Prize Merger Agreement, Prize became a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Vista and stockholders of Prize received 58.2 million shares of common stock
of Vista, with the number of shares being subject to adjustment in order to
reflect a 1 for 7 reverse stock split, and 27.7 million shares of a Series A 6%
convertible preferred stock of Vista, with the number of shares being subject to
adjustment in order to reflect the reverse stock split. Vista's warrants remain
outstanding in accordance with their terms. The merger with Vista is structured
as a reorganization for tax purposes. The merger resulted in the prior holders
of common stock of Vista owning approximately 16 percent of the
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outstanding common stock of the combined company and the prior holders of common
stock and preferred stock of Prize collectively owning, on a fully converted
basis, approximately 84 percent of the outstanding common stock of the combined
company. As previously discussed under "Recent Developments", the transaction
was closed February 8, 2000.
Prize frequently reviews acquisition opportunities and anticipates making
additional acquisitions when the properties, and the terms and conditions of the
transaction, are determined to be appropriate. Prize does not have a specific
acquisition budget since the timing and size of acquisitions are difficult to
forecast. At the present time, Prize has no binding agreements with respect to
any significant acquisitions.
DRILLING ACTIVITIES
Prize is engaged in numerous drilling activities on properties presently owned
and intends to drill or develop other properties acquired in the future. For
2000, Prize's drilling activities will be focused in the Permian Basin of West
Texas, onshore Gulf Coast area of South Texas and Louisiana, and the
Mid-Continent region of Western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.
The following table sets forth Prize's drilling results for 1999:
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Exploratory Wells 4 3 7 .35 .40 .75
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CUSTOMERS
Prize sells its gas production to a variety of customers, including pipelines,
utilities, gas marketing firms, industrial users and local distribution
companies. Existing gathering systems and interstate and intrastate pipelines
are used to consummate gas sales and deliveries.
The principal customers for Prize's crude oil production are refiners,
remarketers and other companies, some of which have pipeline facilities near the
producing properties. In the event pipeline facilities are not conveniently
available, crude oil is trucked or barged to storage, refining or pipeline
facilities.
For the year ended December 31, 1999, one significant purchaser, Genesis,
accounted for 19% of Prize's total revenue. Genesis purchases production from
numerous Prize properties, at variable and market-sensitive prices. Prize does
not consider itself dependent upon this purchaser, since other purchasers are
willing to purchase this same production at competitive prices.
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OIL AND NATURAL GAS MARKETING
Oil Marketing. Prize's oil production is sold under short-term agreements at
prices negotiated between the parties. As a result, purchasers can change
whenever price improvements can be received. Prize periodically enters into
hedging activities with a portion of its oil production which are intended to
support its oil price at targeted levels and to manage the Company's exposure to
oil price fluctuations. (See "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
About Market Risk.")
Natural Gas Marketing. Prize's gas production is also sold under both long- and
short-term agreements at negotiated prices. Although exact percentages vary
daily, as of February, 2000 approximately 60% of Prize's natural gas production
was sold under short-term contracts at variable or market-sensitive prices.
These market-sensitive sales are referred to as "spot market" sales. Another 39%
was committed under various long-term contracts (one year or more) at variable
prices which dedicate the natural gas to a purchaser for an extended period of
time. Prize's remaining gas production was dedicated under long-term contracts
at fixed prices.
Under both long-term and short-term contracts, typically either the entire
contract (in the case of short-term contracts) or the price provisions of the
contract (in the case of long-term contracts) are renegotiated from daily
intervals up to one-year intervals. The spot market has become progressively
more competitive in recent years. As a result, prices on the spot market have
been volatile.
The spot market is subject to volatility as supply and demand factors in various
regions of North America fluctuate. In addition to long-term fixed price
contracts, Prize periodically enters into hedging arrangements or firm delivery
commitments with a portion of its gas production. These activities are intended
to support targeted gas price levels and to manage the Company's exposure to gas
price fluctuations. (See "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
About Market Risk.")
COMPETITION
The oil and gas business is highly competitive. Prize encounters competition by
major integrated, independent oil and gas companies and others in acquiring
producing oil and gas properties, new leases, contracting for drilling equipment
and securing trained personnel. Intense competition occurs with respect to
marketing, particularly of natural gas. Certain competitors have resources that
substantially exceed those of Prize.
SEASONAL NATURE OF BUSINESS
Generally, but not always, the demand for natural gas decreases during the
summer months and increases during the winter months. Seasonal anomalies such as
mild winters sometimes lessen this fluctuation. In addition, pipelines,
utilities, local distribution companies and industrial users utilize natural gas
storage facilities and purchase some of
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their anticipated winter requirements during the summer. This can also lessen
seasonal demand fluctuations.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
Prize's operations are subject to various levels of government controls and
regulations in the United States.
In the United States, legislation affecting the oil and gas industry has been
pervasive and is under constant review for amendment or expansion. Pursuant to
such legislation, numerous federal, state and local departments and agencies
have issued extensive rules and regulations binding on the oil and gas industry
and its individual members, some of which carry substantial penalties for the
failure to comply. Such laws and regulations have significant impact on oil and
gas drilling and production activities, increase the cost of doing business and,
consequently, affect profitability. Inasmuch as new legislation affecting the
oil and gas industry is commonplace and existing laws and regulations are
frequently amended or reinterpreted, Prize is unable to predict the future cost
or impact of complying with such laws and regulations.
Exploration and Production. Prize's operations are subject to various types of
regulation at the federal, state and local levels. Such regulation includes
requiring permits for the drilling of wells; maintaining bonding requirements in
order to drill or operate wells; submitting and implementing spill prevention
plans; submitting notification relating to the presence, use and release of
certain contaminants incidental to oil and gas operations; and regulating the
location of wells, the method of drilling and casing wells, the use,
transportation, storage and disposal of fluids and materials used in connection
with drilling and production activities, surface usage and the restoration of
properties upon which wells have been drilled, the plugging and abandoning of
wells and the transporting of production. Prize's operations are also subject to
various conservation matters, including the regulation of the size of drilling
and spacing units or proration units, the number of wells which may be drilled
in a unit, and the unitization or pooling of oil and gas properties. In this
regard, some states allow the forced pooling or integration of tracts to
facilitate exploration while other states rely on voluntary pooling of lands and
leases, which may make it more difficult to develop oil and gas properties. In
addition, state conservation laws establish maximum rates of production from oil
and gas wells, generally prohibit the venting or flaring of gas, and impose
certain requirements regarding the ratable purchase of production. The effect of
these regulations is to limit the amounts of oil and gas Prize can produce from
its wells and to limit the number of wells or the locations at which Prize can
drill.
Environmental and Occupational Regulations. Various federal, state and local
laws and regulations concerning the discharge of contaminants into the
environment, the generation, storage, transportation and disposal of
contaminants or other relating to the protection of public health, natural
resources, wildlife and the environment, affect Prize's exploration, development
and production operations and the costs attendant thereto. These laws and
regulations increase Prize's overall operating expenses. Prize maintains
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levels of insurance customary in the industry to limit its financial exposure in
the event of a substantial environmental claim resulting from sudden and
accidental discharges or oil, salt water or other harmful substances. However,
100% coverage is not maintained concerning any environmental claim, and no
coverage is maintained with respect to any award of punitive damages against
Prize or any penalty or fine required to be paid by Prize because of its
violation of any federal, state or local law. Prize is committed to meeting its
responsibilities to protect the environment wherever it operates and anticipates
making increased expenditures of both a capital and expense nature as a result
of the increasingly stringent laws relating to the protection of the
environment. Prize had no unreimbursed expenditures in 1999 concerning such
matters. But Prize cannot predict with any reasonable degree of certainty its
future exposure concerning such matters.
Prize is also subject to laws and regulations concerning occupational safety and
health. Due to the continued changes in these laws and regulations, and the
judicial construction of same, Prize is unable to predict with any reasonable
degree of certainty its future costs of complying with these laws and
regulations.
Prize maintains its own internal Environmental and Safety Department. This
department is responsible for instituting and maintaining an environmental and
safety compliance program for Prize. The program includes field inspections of
properties and internal audits of Prize's compliance procedures.
EMPLOYEES
As of March 28, 2000 Prize's staff consisted of 115 full-time employees,
including 18 professionals in engineering, 7 in geology, 10 in the land
department, 2 in oil and gas marketing, 17 in accounting and data processing, 4
in administration and 61 in field operations. The Company also engages
independent consulting petroleum engineers, geologists, geophysicists, landmen
and attorneys on a fee basis.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
At December 31, 1999, the Company owned and operated producing properties in 12
states, with its U.S. proved reserves located primarily in three core areas: the
Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico, onshore Gulf Coast area
of Texas and Louisiana and Mid-Continent area of Western Oklahoma and the Texas
Panhandle. As of December 31, 1999, the Company operated approximately 1,522
productive wells and also owned non-operating interests in 1,048 productive
wells. The Company continuously evaluates the profitability of its oil, gas and
related activities and has a policy of divesting itself of unprofitable leases
or areas of operations that are not consistent with its operating philosophy.
PROVED RESERVES AND ESTIMATED FUTURE NET REVENUES
"Proved reserves" are those quantities of oil, natural gas and NGLs, which
geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be
recoverable in the future
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from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions.
Estimates of proved reserves are prepared by Prize's internal staff of engineers
and are strictly technical judgments that are not knowingly influenced by
attitudes of conservatism or optimism. Approximately 80% of Prize's U.S. proved
reserves (excluding Vista) were audited by the independent petroleum engineering
firm of Netherland, Sewell, & Associates, Inc. Williamson Petroleum Consultants
reviewed 98% of the total proved reserves of Vista as of December 31, 1999. The
following table sets forth Prize's estimated proved reserves, the estimated
future net revenues therefrom and the 10% Present Value thereof as of December
31, 1999. All reserve estimates were prepared using standard geological and
engineering methods generally accepted by the petroleum industry and in
accordance with SEC guidelines (as described in the notes below). These
estimates correspond with the method used in presenting the supplemental
information on oil and gas operations in note 12 to Prize's and note 13 to
Vista's consolidated financial statements included herein, except that federal
income taxes attributable to such future net revenues have been disregarded in
the presentation below.
The following table sets forth estimates of the proved oil and gas reserves of
Prize at December 31, 1999.
TOTAL PROVED RESERVES
(in thousands)
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OIL (Bbls) 30,468 9,448 39,916 42%
NGL (Bbls) 7,538 2,172 9,710 10%
GAS (Mcf) 212,812 66,067 278,879 48%
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BOE (Bbls)(3) 73,475 22,631 96,106 100%
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UNDISCOUNTED FUTURE NET REVENUES (4) $ 791,906 $ 258,184 $ 1,050,090
NPV-10 FUTURE NET REVENUES (4) $ 457,761 $ 122,334 $ 580,095
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(1) Proved developed reserves are proved reserves that are expected to be
recovered from existing wells with existing equipment and operating
methods.
(2) Proved undeveloped reserves are proved reserves to be recovered from
new wells on undrilled acreage or from existing wells where a
relatively major expenditure is required for recompleting or deepening
a well or for new fluid injection facilities.
(3) Gas reserves are converted to BOE at the rate of six Mcf per Bbl of
oil, based upon the approximate relative energy content of natural gas
to oil, which rate is not necessarily indicative of the relationship of
gas to oil prices. The respective prices of gas and oil are affected by
market conditions and other factors in addition to relative energy
content.
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(4) Estimated future net revenue represents estimated future gross revenue
to be generated from the production of proved reserves, net of
estimated production and development costs. The amounts shown do not
give effect to non-property related expenses such as general and
administrative expenses, debt service and future income tax expense or
to depreciation, depletion and amortization.
These amounts were calculated using prices and costs in effect as of
December 31, 1999. These prices were not changed except where different
prices were fixed and determinable from applicable contracts. These
assumptions yield average prices over the life of Prize's properties of
$23.99 per Bbl of oil, $2.11 per Mcf of natural gas and $17.05 per Bbl
of NGLs. These prices compare to December 31, 1999, NYMEX prices of
$25.60 per Bbl for West Texas Intermediate crude oil and a composite of
$2.30 per MMBtu of natural gas.
Estimates of the Company's 1999 proved reserves set forth above have not been
filed with, or included in reports to, any Federal authority or agency, other
than the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The prices used in calculating the estimated future net revenues attributable to
proved reserves do not necessarily reflect market prices for oil, gas and NGL
production subsequent to December 31, 1999. There can be no assurance that all
of the proved reserves will be produced and sold within the periods indicated,
that the assumed prices will be realized or that existing contracts will be
honored or judicially enforced.
The process of estimating oil, gas and NGL reserves is complex, requiring
significant subjective decisions in the evaluation of available geological,
engineering and economic data for each reservoir. The data for a given reservoir
may change substantially over time as a result of, among other things,
additional development activity, production history and viability of production
under varying economic conditions. Consequently, material revisions to existing
reserve estimates may occur in the future.
PRODUCTION, REVENUE AND PRICE HISTORY
Certain information concerning oil and natural gas production, prices, revenues
and operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 1999, is set forth in
"Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations."
WELL STATISTICS
The following table sets forth Prize's producing wells as of December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Oil Wells Gas Wells Total Wells
- -------------------- ---------------- ------------------
Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net
- ----------- -------- --------- ------ --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1,832 1,100 738 402 2,570 1,502
</TABLE>
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ACREAGE
The following table sets forth Prize's developed and undeveloped oil and gas
lease and mineral acreage as of December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Developed Undeveloped
---------------------------- ----------------------------
Gross Net Gross Net
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Arkansas 3,693.69 946.19 -- --
Illinois 160.00 140.00 437.00 382.38
Indiana 343.92 309.53 442.67 415.86
Kansas 17,133.03 14,027.25 91,983.39 82,400.25
Louisiana 6,991.97 4,773.91 1,992.64 1,957.76
Mississippi 3,120.00 1,873.68 1,579.86 857.42
New Mexico 10,195.07 5,528.16 20,700.77 20,554.37
North Dakota 12,167.45 11,109.58 29,333.44 8,043.28
Oklahoma 80,902.95 35,035.89 58,702.25 17,896.75
Texas 182,203.90 165,255.07 180,276.47 98,612.65
Utah 8,062.68 8,062.68 3,345.00 3,165.00
Wyoming 26,217.53 25,997.53 22,357.78 19,182.49
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total 351,192.19 273,059.47 411,151.27 253,468.21
</TABLE>
OPERATION OF PROPERTIES
The day-to-day operations of oil and gas properties are the responsibility of an
operator designated under pooling or operating agreements. The operator
supervises production, maintains production records, employs field personnel and
performs other functions. The charges under operating agreements customarily
vary with the depth and location of the well being operated.
Prize is the operator of 1,522 of its wells. These operated wells account for
over 75% of Prize's total proved reserves. As operator, Prize receives
reimbursement for direct expenses incurred in the performance of its duties as
well as monthly per-well producing and drilling overhead reimbursement at rates
customarily charged in the area to or by unaffiliated third parties. In
presenting its financial data, Prize records the monthly overhead reimbursements
as a reduction of general and administrative expense, which is a common industry
practice.
SIGNIFICANT PROPERTIES
The following table sets forth proved reserve information on the most
significant geographic areas in which Prize's properties are located as of
December 31, 1999:
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OIL AND GAS RESERVES BY AREA
(in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERMIAN ONSHORE MID
BASIN GULF COAST CONTINENT TOTAL
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OIL (Bbls) 31,076 7,447 1,393 39,916
NGL (Bbls) 4,745 137 4,828 9,710
GAS (Mcf) 59,241 142,413 77,225 278,879
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
BOE (Bbls) 45,695 31,319 19,092 96,106
=========== =========== =========== ===========
NPV-10 FUTURE NET REVENUES $ 309,751 $ 184,442 $ 85,902 $ 580,095
PERCENT OF VALUE 53% 32% 15% 100%
</TABLE>
CORE OPERATING AREAS
[MAP]
PERMIAN BASIN AREA - The Permian Basin area includes oil and gas properties
located primarily in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico. The Spraberry,
Cherry Canyon, Yates, San Andres, Ellenberger, Holt, McKee, and Wolfcamp
formation are the dominant producing reservoirs on the Company's acreage in the
Permian Basin area with well depths ranging from 2,800 feet to 15,000 feet. As
of December 31, 1999, the Permian Basin area comprised 48 percent of the
Company's total proved reserves. The Company currently operates 1,055 active
wells and owns an interest in 423 productive wells operated by others. During
1999, total net daily production averaged approximately 9,175 BOE or 45 percent
of total production. Numerous workovers and recompletion
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opportunities exist in the Cherry Canyon formation in the War Wink field, along
with additional infill locations. The Kermit Keystone and Abell fields have
waterflood potential that may add additional oil and gas reserves.
ONSHORE GULF COAST AREA - The onshore Gulf Coast area includes oil and gas
properties located primarily in South Texas and the southern half of Louisiana.
Production in this area is predominantly from the Wilcox, Edwards, Frio, Yegua,
and Miocene formations. The depths of the producing reservoirs range from 2,000
to 17,000 feet. At December 31, 1999, the onshore Gulf Coast area accounted for
33 percent of the Company's total proved reserves. The Company currently
operates 264 productive wells in this area and owns an additional interest in
181 productive wells operated by others. Total daily net production from this
area in 1999 was approximately 8,323 BOE or 40 percent of total production. A
significant inventory of workovers, recompletions and development drilling
opportunities are available in the Oakville, Roleta, Buchel, Provident City,
Perry Point, and Delta Farms fields.
MID-CONTINENT AREA -The Mid-Continent area includes oil and gas properties
located primarily in Western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Production in
this area is predominantly from the Granite Wash, Morrow, Albany, Wolfcamp,
Sycamore, Viola, Hunton, and Woodford formations. The depths of the producing
reservoirs range from 800 to 15,000 feet. At December 31, 1999, the
Mid-Continent area accounted for 19 percent of the Company's total proved
reserves. The Company currently operates 203 productive wells in this area and
owns an additional interest in 444 productive wells operated by others. Total
daily net production from this area in 1999 was approximately 2,992 BOE or 15
percent of total production. A significant inventory of workovers, recompletions
and development drilling opportunities are available in the Red Deer, Mendota
NW, and Eola Robberson fields.
TITLE TO PROPERTIES
Title to properties is subject to contractual arrangements customary in the oil
and gas industry, liens for current taxes not yet due and, in some instances,
other encumbrances. Prize believes that such burdens do not materially detract
from the value of such properties or from the respective interests therein or
materially interfere with their use in the operation of the business.
As is customary in the industry in the case of undeveloped properties, little
investigation of record title is made at the time of acquisition (other than a
preliminary review of local records). Investigations, generally including a
title opinion of outside counsel, are made prior to the consummation of an
acquisition of producing properties and before commencement of drilling
operations on undeveloped properties.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Prize is a defendant in legal proceedings that have resulted from the ordinary
conduct of its business. While the outcome of these proceedings against Prize
cannot be predicted with certainty, management of Prize does not expect that
these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on Prize's financial
condition or results of operations.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There were no matters submitted to the Company's stockholders during the fourth
quarter ended December 31, 1999.
On February 8, 2000, the merger between Prize and Vista was approved by a
majority of the stockholders of both companies at separate meetings held in
Dallas and Midland, Texas. Votes in favor of the merger were received from Vista
stockholders owning 78 percent of the Vista shares, which represented 98 percent
of the total shares cast by Vista stockholders. Prize stockholders voted 100
percent in favor of the merger.
ITEM 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Set forth below is certain information concerning the executive officers of the
Company. Executive officers are elected by the Board of Directors of the Company
and serve at its discretion.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITION
- ---- --- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Philip B. Smith 48 Director, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
and Treasurer
Lon C. Kile 44 Director, President and Chief Operating Officer
D. Richard Massengill 53 Vice President - Exploitation
</TABLE>
Mr. Smith, the founder of Prize, has been chairman of the board of directors,
chief executive officer, treasurer and a director of Prize since January 1999.
He was also president of Prize during a portion of 1999. From 1996 until 1999,
he served as a director of HS Resources, Inc. and Pioneer Natural Resources
Company and its predecessor, MESA, Inc. In 1996, Mr. Smith founded a small
independent oil and gas company which he managed until 1999. Mr. Smith served as
president, chief executive officer and a director of Tide West Oil Company, an
independent oil and gas company, from 1992 until 1996. He was president and a
director of Draco Petroleum, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tide West, from
1991 until 1996, and of Tide West Trading & Transport Company, formerly Draco
Production Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tide West, from 1989 until
1996. From 1986 until 1991, Mr. Smith was a senior vice president of Mega
Natural Gas Company, a natural gas gathering company and the
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former parent company of Tide West Trading & Transport Company and its
predecessor companies. Prior to that time, he held various technical and
management position at other independent and major oil and gas companies. He
earned his M.B.A. from the University of Tulsa and his B.S. in mechanical
engineering from Oklahoma State University.
Mr. Kile has been president, chief operating officer and a director of Prize
since June 1999. From 1997 until 1999, he was executive vice president of
Pioneer Natural Resources Company, an independent oil and gas company. Mr. Kile
joined Parker & Parsley Petroleum Company, an independent oil and gas company
and a predecessor to Pioneer, in 1985 and was promoted to senior vice president
in 1996. Previously, he was vice president and manager of the mid-continent
division of Parker & Parsley. Prior to that, he held the positions of vice
president - equity finance & analysis and vice president - marketing and program
administration of Parker & Parsley. Before joining Parker & Parsley, he was
employed as supervisor - senior, audit, in charge of Parker & Parsley's audit,
with Ernst & Young. Mr. Kile earned his Bachelor of Business Administration
degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University.
Mr. Massengill has been a vice president of Prize since July 1999. From 1998 to
1999 he served as reservoir engineering manager, domestic division for Pioneer
Natural Resources Company. He was reservoir engineering manager for the
mid-continent division of Pioneer and its predecessors from 1996 to 1998. Prior
to that time, he held various positions with both large and small oil companies
as well as an owner in consulting and acquisition companies. Mr. Massengill
earned a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of
Wyoming.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
MARKET PRICE
Prize's common stock has been publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange
(the "AMEX") under the symbol "PRZ" since February 9, 2000. Previously, Vista's
common stock was traded on the AMEX under the symbol "VEI". Prize's Class B $28
warrants are also traded on the AMEX under the symbol "PRZ.WS".
The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices for the Company's
common stock for the periods indicated below (after giving effect to the
Company's 1 for 7 reverse stock split effective February 8, 2000).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HIGH LOW
------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C>
1998
Quarter Ended December 31,
(from October 29) $ 23 5/8 $ 11 3/8
1999
Quarter Ended March 31 14 7/8 7 7/8
Quarter Ended June 30 17 1/2 8 3/4
Quarter Ended September 30 19 1/4 12 1/4
Quarter Ended December 31 19 1/4 10 1/2
2000
Through February 8 14 10 1/2
February 8 Through March 28 $ 17 5/8 $ 12 3/8
</TABLE>
DIVIDENDS
No dividends have been declared or paid on the Company's Common Stock. Prize
intends to retain all future earnings for the development of it business and
therefore Prize does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future.
On March 28, 2000, there were 605 holders of record of Prize common stock.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial information (not covered by the independent
auditors' reports) should be read in conjunction with "Item 7. Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of
Prize," and the historical and pro forma consolidated financial statements of
Prize Energy Corp. and the notes thereto included in "Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data."
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------------------------------
1999(1) 1999(2) 1998(3) 1997(3) 1996(3)
PRO
FORMA
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA AND RATIOS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING RESULTS
OIL AND GAS SALES $101,258 $ 47,978 $ 79,418 $120,821 $109,266
OTHER 388 268 -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
TOTAL REVENUES 101,646 48,246 79,418 120,821 109,266
LEASE OPERATING EXPENSES 34,670 16,607 26,211 32,739 24,233
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
REVENUES IN EXCESS OF DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES 66,976 31,639 53,207 88,082 85,033
DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION, AND AMORIZATION (D, D & A) 24,484 8,714 n/a n/a n/a
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (G & A) 8,846 2,831 n/a n/a n/a
INTEREST EXPENSE 15,186 6,070 n/a n/a n/a
OTHER 53 -- n/a n/a n/a
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 18,407 14,024 n/a n/a n/a
INCOME TAXES 6,805 4,915 n/a n/a n/a
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
NET INCOME 11,602 9,109 n/a n/a n/a
PREFERRED DIVIDEND 1,953 907 n/a n/a n/a
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ 9,649 $ 8,202 n/a n/a n/a
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
BASIC $ 0.92 $2,002.49 n/a n/a n/a
DILUTED $ 0.79 $1,708.36 n/a n/a n/a
BALANCE SHEET DATA
TOTAL ASSETS $343,407 $238,610 n/a n/a n/a
LONG-TERM DEBT $180,000 $127,000 n/a n/a n/a
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $114,759 $ 88,452 n/a n/a n/a
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999(1) 1999(2) 1998(3) 1997(3) 1996(3)
PRO
FORMA
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PRICE AND COST DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOW DATA
NET CASH PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES n/a $ 19,798 n/a n/a n/a
NET CASH USED BY INVESTING
ACTIVITIES n/a (184,964) n/a n/a n/a
NET CASH PROVIDED BY
FINANCING ACTIVITIES n/a 168,519 n/a n/a n/a
EBITDA (4),(6) 58,077 28,808 n/a n/a n/a
CASH MARGIN (5),(6) 36,344 18,018 n/a n/a n/a
PRODUCTION, PRICE, AND COST DATA
PRODUCTION:
OIL (Bbls) 2,873 990 2,359 2,240 1,900
NGL (Bbls) 659 382 656 289 37
GAS (Mcf) 23,690 10,236 22,863 28,800 26,899
BOE 7,480 3,078 6,826 7,329 6,420
AVERAGE SALES PRICES:
OIL (Bbls) $ 15.78 $ 18.83 $ 12.49 $ 18.97 $ 20.80
NGL (Bbls) $ 10.15 $ 11.15 $ 8.13 $ 11.50 $ 12.23
GAS (Mcf) $ 2.10 $ 2.45 $ 1.95 $ 2.36 $ 2.24
BOE $ 13.54 $ 15.59 $ 11.64 $ 16.48 $ 17.02
COST PER BOE:
LEASE OPERATING $ 4.64 $ 5.40 $ 3.84 $ 4.47 $ 3.77
D, D, & A $ 3.27 $ 2.83 n/a n/a n/a
G&A $ 1.18 $ 0.92 n/a n/a n/a
</TABLE>
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(1) 1999 Unaudited Pro Forma amounts give effect to the merger of Prize and
Vista pursuant to the purchase method of accounting for business
combinations and are derived from the pro forma financial statements of
Prize Energy Corp. The operating results pro forma information has been
prepared assuming the merger closed January 1, 1998 to be consistent
with the pro forma information included in the S-4 Registration
Statement for the merger. The balance sheet pro forma data has been
prepared assuming the merger closed on December 31, 1999.
(2) The 1999 column is presented for Prize only from January 15, 1999
through December 31, 1999 and is derived from the audited consolidated
financial statements. A significant amount of the activity is the
direct result of the acquisition of producing properties from Pioneer
which was effective July 1, 1999. The earnings per share data for 1999
does not reflect the change in the number of shares as a result of the
merger.
(3) The 1998, 1997, and 1996 amounts are derived from the audited
statements of revenues and direct operating expenses. The data has been
adjusted to exclude revenue of $5,136,967, $7,189,442 and $8,578,608,
respectively, as well as direct operating expense of $793,131,
$1,115,379 and $1,037,518, respectively, associated with the mineral
interest properties, which were sold subsequent to the acquisition of
the Pioneer properties.
(4) EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation,
depletion, and amortization expense.
(5) Cash margin represents total revenues less cash expenses. Cash expenses
are all expenses other than the non-cash expenses of depreciation,
depletion, and amortization and deferred income taxes. Cash margin
measures the net cash which is generated by a company's operations
during a given period, without regard to the period such cash is
physically received or spent by the company. This margin ignores the
non-operational effect on a company's "net cash provided by operating
activities", as measured by generally accepted accounting principles,
from a company's activities as an operator of oil and gas wells. Such
activities produce net increases and decreases in temporary cash funds
held by the operator which have no effect on net earnings.
(6) EBITDA is presented because it is commonly accepted in the oil and gas
industry as a financial indicator of a company's ability to service or
incur debt and because it is a component of Prize's debt covenants.
Cash margin is presented because it is commonly accepted in the oil and
gas industry as a financial indicator of a company's ability to fund
capital
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expenditures or service debt. EBITDA and cash margin are also presented
because investors routinely request such information. Management
interprets trends in EBITDA and cash margin in a similar manner as
trends in net earnings.
EBITDA and cash margins should be used as supplements to, and not as
substitutes for, net earnings and net cash provided by operating
activities, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, as measures of Prize's profitability and liquidity. There
may be operational or financial demands and requirements that reduce
management's discretion over the use of EBITDA and cash margin. See
"Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations of Prize". EBITDA and cash margin as used by
the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by
other companies.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULT
OF OPERATIONS OF PRIZE
The following discussion and analysis is for Prize only and should be read in
conjunction with "Item 6. Selected Financial Data" and Prize's audited
consolidated financial statements.
GENERAL
Prize, which was formed in January 1999, is a mid-sized independent oil and gas
company with producing properties concentrated in the Permian Basin of West
Texas and New Mexico, the onshore Gulf Coast region of Texas and Louisiana and
the Mid-Continent area of Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Prize's strategy is
to grow reserves, production, cash flow and net income on a per share basis by
acquiring, enhancing and exploiting producing oil and gas properties and the
maintenance of a low operating and corporate cost structure with an emphasis on
the following factors:
o Geographic concentration in our core operating areas to achieve
economies of scale.
o Acquisition of producing properties with a long production history in
order to reduce the risks inherent in estimating the remaining oil and
gas reserves and future production profile.
o Aggressive value enhancement through development drilling,
recompletions and workovers.
o Low cost operating strategy is employed at both the field and corporate
level to produce cost savings.
o Maintain financial flexibility through keeping debt levels low and
periodically using commodity price hedging strategies.
Prize has grown rapidly through the acquisition of producing oil and gas
properties, consummating on June 29, 1999 the Pioneer acquisition for a purchase
price of $239 million.
Prize's growth resulting from the acquisition of producing oil and gas
properties has impacted its financial results in a number of ways. Acquired
properties frequently have not received the focused attention of the operator
prior to acquisition by Prize. After acquisition, the properties require
maintenance, workovers, recompletions and other remedial activity not
constituting capital expenditures, which initially increase lease
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operating expenses. Prize estimates it has spent at least $2.5 million in
nonrecurring remedial lease operating expenses with respect to the properties
obtained in the Pioneer acquisition.
As a result of the Pioneer acquisition, Prize has been required to recruit and
develop operating, geological, engineering, accounting, and administrative
personnel compatible with its increased size of operations. Since inception,
Prize has added 112 employees. Consequently, Prize anticipates corresponding
increases in its general and administrative expenses.
In summary, Prize believes that the large portfolio of exploitation projects
associated with its asset base and the additional staff added have well
positioned it to follow through on its development and exploitation activities
and to pursue additional producing oil and gas property acquisition
opportunities which complement its existing asset base.
Prize uses the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and gas
producing activities. Costs to acquire mineral interests in oil and gas
properties, to drill and equip exploratory wells that result in proved reserves,
and to drill and equip development wells are capitalized. Costs to drill
exploratory wells that do not result in proved reserves, geological and
geophysical costs, and costs of carrying and retaining properties that do not
contain proved reserves are expensed. Costs of significant nonproducing
properties, wells in the process of being drilled and significant development
projects are excluded from depletion until such time as the related project is
developed and proved reserves are established or impairment is determined.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
The financial statements of Prize, which began operations on January 15, 1999,
include the results of the 50-week period ended December 31, 1999. As a result
of Prize's limited operating history and rapid growth associated with the
Pioneer acquisition, which was effective July 1, 1999, its financial statements
are not readily comparable and are not indicative of future results.
Consequently, Prize has based its 1999 results of operations discussion upon the
pro forma revenues and direct operating expenses of Prize (prior to the merger)
for the year ended December 31, 1999, compared to the pro forma revenues and
direct operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 1998 adjusted for the
minerals sale and the Sunterra purchase. (These pro forma financial statements
are included in the 10-K under Item 8 and are referred to as the pro forma
financial statements of "Old Prize.")
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Changes in oil/liquids and gas production, prices, and revenues for the year
ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, are show in the table below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31,
----------------------------
Pro Forma Pro Forma 1999
1999 1998 vs 1998
--------- --------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Production
Oil/liquids (MBbls) 2,621 3,015 (13)%
Gas (MMcf) 20,789 24,021 (13)%
Total (MBOE) 6,086 7,019 (13)%
Realized Price
Oil/liquids (per Bbl) $ 14.67 $ 11.54 27%
Gas (per Mcf) $ 2.12 $ 1.96 8%
Total (per BOE) $ 13.56 $ 11.65 16%
Total Revenues (in thousands)
Oil/liquids $38,458 $34,792 11%
Gas 44,045 46,968 (6)%
------- -------
Total $82,503 $81,760 1%
</TABLE>
Oil/Liquids Revenues for 1999 compared to 1998. Oil/liquids revenues increased
$3.7 million in 1999. Oil/liquids production decreased 394,000 barrels resulting
in reduced revenues of $4.5 million. This decrease was offset by $8.2 million
added as a result of a $3.13 per barrel increase in the oil/liquids price.
Gas Revenues for 1999 compared to 1998. Gas revenues decreased $2.9 million in
1999. As a result of lower gas production in the amount of 3,232 MMcf, gas
revenues decreased by $6.2 million. A price increase of $.16 per Mcf added $3.3
million in gas revenues.
Listed below are the changes in production and operating expenses for the twelve
months ended December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31,
----------------------------
Pro Forma Pro Forma 1999
1999 1998 vs 1998
--------- --------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Production and operating expenses (in thousands)
Lease operating $19,565 $18,767 4%
Production taxes 8,429 8,234 2%
------- ------- -------
Total $27,994 $27,001 4%
Per BOE produced
Lease operating $ 3.21 $ 2.67 20%
Production taxes $ 1.39 $ 1.17 19%
</TABLE>
1999 compared to 1998. Despite lower production rates, lease operating expenses
increased 4% as a result of additional expenditures needed to upgrade properties
into working condition because of the lack of focused attention by the previous
operator. Consequently, on a BOE basis, lease operating expenses increased 20%.
Production taxes increased $195,000 as a result of the higher oil and gas prices
received during the second half of 1999 compared to 1998.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR 1998, 1997 AND 1996
Prize has based its results of operations discussion for 1998 and 1997 upon the
audited statements of revenues and direct operating expenses of producing
properties acquired from Pioneer Natural Resources. The statements of revenues
and direct operating expenses are not a complete representation of the operating
results of the acquired properties.
Revenues associated with the oil and gas properties acquired from Pioneer have
risen from $117.8 million in 1996 to $128.0 million in 1997 and have decreased
to $84.6 million in 1998. Changes in oil/liquids and gas production, prices and
revenues from 1996 through 1998 are shown in the table below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
1998 vs 1997 1997 vs 1996 1996
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Production
Oil/liquids (MBbls) 3,134 8% 2,911 16% 2,502
Gas (MMcf) 24,929 (21)% 31,733 5% 30,325
Total (MBOE) 7,289 (11)% 8,200 9% 7,556
Realized Prices
Oil/liquids (per Bbl) $ 11.51 (37)% $ 18.27 (9)% $ 20.16
Gas (per Mcf) $ 1.94 (18)% $ 2.36 6% $ 2.22
Total (per BOE) $ 11.60 (26)% $ 15.61 -- $ 15.60
Total Revenues (in thousands)
Oil/liquids $ 36,070 (32)% $ 53,174 5% $ 50,449
Gas 48,485 (35)% 74,836 11% 67,396
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Total $ 84,555 (34)% $128,010 9% $117,845
</TABLE>
Oil/Liquid Revenues for 1998 Compared to 1997. Oil/liquids revenues decreased
$17.1 million in 1998. An average price decline of $6.76 per barrel reduced
revenues $19.5 million. This decrease was offset by $2.4 million of revenue
added by production gains of 223,000 barrels.
Oil/Liquid Revenues for 1997 Compared to 1996. Oil/liquids revenues increased
$2.7 million in 1997. Production gains of 409,000 barrels added $7.4 million to
oil/liquids revenues in 1997. This gain was offset by a decrease of $4.7 million
in oil/liquids revenues due to a price decline of $1.89 per barrel in 1997.
Gas Revenues for 1998 Compared to 1997. Gas revenues decreased $26.4 million in
1998. An average price decline of $.42 per Mcf reduced revenues $10.4 million.
As a result of normal production decline associated with gas wells, along with
reduced activity levels, gas production decreased in the amount of 6,804 MMcf
and gas revenues decreased by $16.0 million.
Gas Revenues for 1997 Compared to 1996. Gas revenues increased $7.5 million in
1997. Production gains of 1,408 MMcf added $3.3 million to gas revenues. A price
increase of $.14 per Mcf added $4.2 million in gas revenues in 1997.
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Listed below are the changes in production and operating expenses between 1996
and 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31,
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1998 1997
1998 vs 1997 1997 vs 1996 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Production and operating expenses (in thousands)
Lease operating $ 18,318 (19)% $ 22,562 48% $ 15,295
Production taxes 8,686 (23)% 11,293 13% 9,976
---------- ---------- ----------
Total $ 27,004 $ 33,855 $ 25,271
Per BOE produced
Lease operating $ 2.51 (9)% $ 2.75 36% $ 2.02
Production taxes $ 1.19 (14)% $ 1.38 5% $ 1.32
</TABLE>
1998 Compared to 1997. Lease operating expenses decreased $4.2 million or 19% in
1998. The primary cause of this decrease was the very limited amount of drilling
and workover activity associated with the properties following Pioneer's
decision to sell the properties. Pioneer announced its intention to divest
non-strategic properties on February 10, 1998 and announced a definitive sale
agreement with another party on September 8, 1998. The production taxes include
severance and ad valorem taxes. Severance taxes are based upon a fixed
percentage of revenues. Therefore, the 34% reduction in oil and gas revenues is
the principal reason for the 23% reduction in production taxes.
1997 Compared to 1996. Lease operating expenses increased $7.3 million or 47% in
1997. The primary cause of this increase is production increasing as a result of
drilling and workover activity associated with the properties. The production
taxes include severance and ad valorem taxes. Severance taxes are based upon a
fixed percentage of revenues and the ad valorem rate is determined by local
taxing authorities. Therefore, the 9% increase in oil and gas revenues is the
principal reason for the 13% increase in production taxes.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity. As of December 31, 1999, Prize had current cash reserves of $3.4
million and working capital of $1.6 million. The current ratio was 1.07 to 1. In
addition, Prize had long-term debt outstanding of $127 million.
Maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
2000 $ --
2001 --
2002 23,812,500
2003 31,750,000
2004 31,750,000
Thereafter 39,687,500
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$ 127,000,000
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Prize has obligations under noncancelable operating leases for certain equipment
and office space expiring in various years through 2003. Minimum annual rental
commitments at December 31, 1999, are:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
2000 $ 274,884
2001 274,884
2002 274,884
2003 137,442
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$ 962,094
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</TABLE>
Capital Sources. Prize's initial capitalization, bank financing, cash flow from
operations and private equity sales have provided funding for its business
activities. The Pioneer acquisition was funded with the issuance of the Prize
convertible preferred stock to Pioneer and cash from Prize's initial
capitalization, additional private equity sales and bank financing.
While Prize regularly engages in discussions relating to the potential
acquisition of oil and gas properties, Prize has no present agreement,
commitment or understanding with respect to any acquisition. Any future
acquisitions may require additional financing and will be dependent upon
financing arrangements being available at the time.
Prize anticipates that its oil and gas capital expenditures will be between $50
million - $55 million for drilling and recompletion activity in 2000. This
includes amounts associated with the Vista properties. The capital expenditure
budget will be funded from internally generated cash flow. However, in the long
term, if Prize's cash flow from operations and availability under its senior
credit agreement are not sufficient to satisfy cash requirements, there can be
no assurance that additional debt or equity financing will be available to meet
its requirements.
Although Prize's costs and expenses may be affected by inflation, inflation has
not had a significant effect on Prize's results of operations.
Cash provided by operating activities will be the primary source of Prize's
capital and short-term liquidity in the future. For the period from inception
through December 31, 1999, net cash provided by operating activities was $19.8
million. However, this amount primarily reflects the cash flows from the
properties purchased from Pioneer for the second half of 1999.
Revenues in excess of direct operating expenses for the properties purchased
from Pioneer excluding the sale of mineral properties were $53.2 million, $88.1
million and $85 million in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The trends in
revenues in excess of direct operating expenses during these periods have
generally followed those of the various revenue and expense items previously
discussed in this section.
During the period from inception through December 31, 1999, Prize's cash used in
investing activities was $185.0 million and consisted primarily of the
acquisition of oil
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and gas properties acquired from Pioneer, net of the proceeds from the sale of
the mineral interests acquired from Pioneer.
Cash provided by financing activities was $168.5 million for the period from
inception through December 31, 1999. This includes $127 million of net
borrowings under Prize's senior credit agreement and $45.5 million of capital
contributions, offset by $2.6 million of loan origination fees.
Credit Agreements. Prize's initial senior credit agreement established a
four-year revolving credit facility, up to the maximum amount of $250 million,
subject to a borrowing base to be determined annually by the lenders based on
proved oil and gas reserves and other assets of Prize. To the extent that the
borrowing base was less than the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding
loans and letters of credit under the senior credit agreement, the deficiency
must be cured by Prize, by either prepaying a portion of the outstanding amounts
under the senior credit agreement or pledging additional collateral to the
lenders. Prize borrowed $154.5 million of the $159.7 million available under the
senior credit agreement at the closing of the Pioneer acquisition. As of
December 31, 1999, the bank borrowing base was $150 million and Prize's
outstanding net long-term debt was $127 million. The weighted average interest
rate in 1999 under the senior credit facility was 8.27%
Along with the senior credit agreement, Prize entered into a $13 million senior
subordinate credit agreement. The amount borrowed under the senior subordinate
credit agreement was due December 31, 1999, and the interest rate was the
Eurodollar rate plus a margin of 1% per annum. The senior subordinate credit
agreement was retired in August 1999 from proceeds of Prize's sale of most of
its producing and non-producing mineral ownership interests.
On February 8, 2000, in connection with the merger agreement with Vista, the
Company amended its Senior Facility to refinance all of Vista's outstanding debt
and to provide for total borrowings of up to $400 million. The amended Senior
Facility is due June 29, 2009. As of March 28, 2000, the Company's consolidated
post-merger borrowing base was $250 million and Prize's outstanding consolidated
long-term debt was approximately $190 million. The revised Senior Facility
provides for letters of credit in addition to a revolving credit facility. The
Company may request letters of credit in addition to a revolving credit facility
up to an aggregate of $5 million with an additional supplemental letter of
credit (as defined by the credit agreement) of $5 million. At December 31, 1999,
there were no amounts outstanding under the letters of credit. The bank credit
facility has various restrictions including a limit on incurred debt and asset
dispositions. The Company is required to maintain certain financial and
non-financial covenants including minimum current and interest coverage ratios.
Borrowings under the bank credit facility are secured by substantially all of
the Company's assets.
Prize's financial covenants under the amended senior credit agreement are the
ratio of consolidated current assets as defined by the agreement to consolidated
current liabilities (as defined) as of the end of any fiscal quarter, not to be
less than 1.0 to 1 and the ratio of
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consolidated EBITDA to the sum of consolidated net interest expense plus letter
of credit fees not to be less than 2.5 to 1. In addition to the financial
covenants, restrictions under the senior credit agreement are incurrence of
debt, restricted payments, asset dispositions, consolidations and mergers and
others that would be typical in the oil and gas industry. As of December 31,
1999, Prize was in compliance with all financial covenants and restrictions.
All outstanding amounts under the amended senior credit agreement will convert
to a term loan on June 29, 2002, with quarterly principal payments after that
date through June 29, 2009.
At Prize's option, borrowings under the amended senior credit agreement bear
interest at either (1) the "Base Rate," which is the annual rate of interest
announced by BankBoston, or (2) the adjusted Eurodollar rate as defined by the
agreement plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.875% per annum, depending on the
level of Prize's aggregate outstanding borrowings under the senior credit
agreement. In addition, Prize is committed to pay in arrears, a quarterly
commitment fee ranging from .25% to .50% based on the unused portion of the
borrowing base.
The loan documents governing the amended senior credit agreement contain
covenants and restrictions relating to Prize's operations that are customary in
the oil and gas industry. In addition, the line of credit is secured by a first
lien on properties that represent at least 80% of the value of Prize's proved
oil and gas properties. See note 2 of notes to Prize's consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this document. Prize believes that, in the
short term, the availability under its senior credit agreement and cash flow
from operations will be sufficient for anticipated operating and capital
expenditure requirements in 2000.
STOCK OPTIONS AND COMPENSATION EXPENSE
Prize has instituted a stock option plan for key employees. Under the stock
option plan, the board of directors of Prize has the authority to grant to key
employees of Prize options to purchase shares of Prize's common stock. Each
option vests ratably over a three year period commencing on the date of grant.
Upon exercise, the holder is to pay a cash amount equal to $13,053 per share
subject to adjustment as defined by the stock option plan. The maximum number of
shares that may be issued is 1,286 shares, with a proportionate adjustment to
reflect any stock splits, reverse splits, or retirement of stock. Total
outstanding options as of December 31, 1999, were 1,286. Accordingly, 1,286
shares of Prize common stock have been reserved for issuance upon exercise. Upon
completion of the merger on February 8, 2000, and after giving effect to the
one-for-seven reverse stock split, the number of shares that may be issued upon
exercise of the outstanding options were adjusted to 2,141,263 shares of Prize
at an exercise price of $7.84 per share. The closing of the merger accelerated
the vesting of all outstanding options. Prize did not recognize any compensation
expense in connection with the issuance of the options. Effective with the
merger, Prize adopted Vista's stock option plan.
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NATURAL GAS BALANCING
It is possible in the natural gas industry for various working interest partners
to produce more or less than their entitlement share of natural gas. In those
events, it is possible for there to be overproduced parties and underproduced
parties. At December 31, 1999, Prize's net gas balancing position was not
material.
YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE
To date, neither Vista or Prize has incurred any significant problems related to
the Year 2000 issue. Given that Prize was formed in 1999, it did not incur any
significant expenditures to upgrade or remediate its systems as a result of the
Year 2000 issue. After conducting a review of all its systems, Vista incurred
costs of $3,600 to remediate its systems.
Going forward, Prize's management is not aware of any issues related to Prize's
or Vista's systems or the systems of any of its significant vendors, customers
or operators of its oil and gas properties related to the Year 2000 issue and
does not expect any issues to arise. However, it will continue to monitor the
situation should any latent issues arise.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The Company will be required to comply with the provisions of SFAS 133
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which, as
amended, must be adopted for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS
133 requires that derivatives be reported on the balance sheet at fair value
and, if the derivative is not designated as a hedging instrument, changes in
fair value must be recognized in earnings in the period of change. If the
derivative is designated as a hedge, and to the extent such hedge is determined
to be effective, changes in fair value are either offset by the change in fair
value of the hedged asset or liability, if applicable, or reported as a
component of other comprehensive income in the period of change, and
subsequently recognized in earnings when the offsetting hedged transaction
occurs. The definition of derivatives has also been expanded to include
contracts that require physical delivery of oil and gas if the contract allows
for net cash settlement. The Company primarily uses derivatives to hedge product
price and interest rate risks. These derivatives are recorded at cost, and gains
and losses on such derivatives are reported when the hedged transaction occurs.
Accordingly, adoption of SFAS 133 will have an impact on the reported financial
position of the Company, and although such impact has not been determined, it is
currently not believed to be material. Adoption of SFAS 133 should have no
significant impact on reported earnings, but could materially affect other
comprehensive income and equity.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF VISTA
The following discussion and analysis is that of Vista only. It should be read
in conjunction with Vista's Consolidated Financial Statements.
GENERAL
The following events affect the comparability of the results of operations and
financial condition of Vista for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and
1997, and may impact future operations and financial condition.
THE FORMATION OF VISTA
Vista Energy Resources, Inc. ("Vista") is a Delaware corporation whose common
stock is listed and traded on the American Stock Exchange. Vista was
incorporated in May 1998 for the purpose of merging Vista Resources Partners,
L.P., a Texas limited partnership (the "Vista Partnership"), and Midland
Resources, Inc., a publicly traded Texas corporation ("Midland Resources"). The
merger occurred on October 28, 1998 (the "Midland Merger"). Vista is an oil and
gas exploration and production company with ownership interests in oil and gas
properties located principally in the Permian Basin of West Texas and
Southeastern New Mexico and the onshore Gulf Coast region of South Texas.
On October 28, 1998, under the terms of an exchange agreement dated June 15,
1998, Vista acquired all of the outstanding limited partnership interests of the
Vista Partnership, as well as all of the common stock of its general partner, in
exchange for common stock of Vista. This conversion was accounted for as a
transfer of assets and liabilities between affiliates under common control and
resulted in no change in the carrying values of these assets and liabilities.
The conversion and related transactions were completed immediately prior to the
closing of the Midland Merger.
In accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") No. 16,
Business Combinations, the merger of the Vista Partnership and Midland Resources
was accounted for as a purchase by Vista, which was formerly the Vista
Partnership. As a result, the historical financial statements for Vista are
those of the Vista Partnership.
ACQUISITION ACTIVITIES
1999 Acquisitions. Although various acquisition candidates were evaluated during
1999, no material asset acquisitions were made during that time period.
1998 Acquisitions - On October 28, 1998, the Midland Merger between the Vista
Partnership and Midland Resources was completed resulting in the formation of
Vista. As a result of the Midland Merger, Midland Resources' security holders
acquired 27.3
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percent of the outstanding Common Stock of Vista and security holders of the
Vista Partnership acquired the remaining 72.7 percent of the outstanding Common
Stock of Vista. In addition, upon consummation of the Midland Merger, the Common
Stock of Vista, the newly merged company, became publicly traded on the American
Stock Exchange, effective October 29, 1998.
Effective as of October 1, 1998, Vista acquired working interests ranging from
65 percent to 85 percent in a group of oil and gas producing leases from IP
Petroleum and certain of its working interest partners (the "IP Acquisition").
These leases are located primarily in the War-Wink area of Ward and Winkler
Counties, Texas, and the interests were acquired for a purchase price of $19.1
million. The IP Acquisition closed on December 18, 1998. The IP Acquisition and
the Midland Merger are collectively referred to herein as the "1998
Acquisitions."
1997 Acquisitions - In addition to acquiring various additional small working
interests and overriding royalty interests in properties already owned and
operated by Vista, Vista closed two significant producing property acquisitions
in 1997 (the "1997 Acquisitions"). In May 1997, but effective September 1, 1996,
Vista acquired all of the interests of Coastal Oil and Gas Corporation in three
producing leases located in the Howard Glasscock Field, Howard County, Texas,
for a net purchase price of $1.1 million. The interests acquired were
attributable to leases in which Vista already owned interests and were operated
by Vista. Effective as of July 1, 1997, Vista closed the acquisition pursuant to
which Vista acquired substantially all of the producing oil and gas properties
from E.G. Operating, a division of FGL, Inc. for a net purchase price of $6.1
million (the "E.G. Acquisition").
DRILLING RESULTS
During the year ended December 31, 1999, Vista has continued its emphasis on
development, exploration and production activities, with a primary focus on the
exploitation of its portfolio of drilling locations. During 1999, Vista
participated in the drilling and completion of 19 gross development wells and 7
gross exploration wells. Of the total wells completed during 1999, 23 were
completed successfully which resulted in an 88 percent success rate. Vista had
one well in progress at year end 1999.
2000 CAPITAL BUDGET
Since Vista has merged with Prize, Vista has no separate capital drilling budget
for 2000. Rather, the projects that would have been undertaken by Vista in 2000
have been included in Prize's 2000 capital drilling budget.
SALE OF PROPERTIES
During 1999, Vista sold certain oil and gas properties for a total net
consideration of $0.3 million, which resulted in a recognized gain of $0.1
million. During 1998, Vista sold certain oil and gas properties for a total net
consideration of $0.5 million, which resulted
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in a recognized loss of $0.3 million. During 1997, Vista sold certain oil and
gas properties for a total net consideration of $0.4 million, which resulted in
a recognized loss of $0.1 million.
OIL AND GAS PRICES
During 1998 and continuing into early 1999, the oil and gas industry operated in
a severely depressed commodity price environment. Oil prices during the first
quarter of 1999 fell to their lowest levels in history when adjusted for
inflation. Oil prices improved dramatically in the second half of 1999 to
historically high levels between $20 and $26 per barrel.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF 1999 RESULTS TO 1998
Vista reported a net loss of $0.1 million for 1999, as compared to a net loss of
$24.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. As discussed more fully
below, Vista's financial performance for the year ended December 31, 1999 was
positively impacted by substantial increases in production and related oil and
gas revenues, which were reduced by associated increases in gross production
costs and interest expense, in each case due to the addition of properties
acquired in the 1998 Acquisitions.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.1 million for the year ended
December 31, 1999, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $0.7
million for the same period in 1998. This increase was primarily attributable to
significantly increased production, revenues and commodity prices for oil and
gas attributable to the additional properties acquired in the 1998 Acquisitions.
For the year ended December 31, 1999, Vista's oil and gas revenues, which
include the effects of hedging activities, increased to $18.7 million from $8.7
million in 1998, representing an increase of 115 percent from the prior year.
The increase was primarily attributable to the 1998 Acquisitions and increases
in production due to Vista's successful exploitation activities in 1999, as well
as increases in the average oil and gas prices being received.
During 1999, Vista produced 911 MBbls of oil and 2,901 MMcf of gas, or 1,394
MBOE, representing increases of 72 percent and 132 percent, respectively, over
1998. The production increases resulted primarily from the 1998 Acquisitions, as
well as Vista's successful drilling and exploitation activities. Vista's average
daily production of oil and gas during 1999 was 2,495 BOPD and 7,949 Mcfd,
representing increases of 72 percent and 132 percent, respectively, over 1998.
Production increases from 1998 to 1999 are attributable approximately 54% to
properties acquired in the 1998 Acquisitions and 46% to existing properties.
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Average realized oil prices increased from $12.25 per Bbl in 1998 to $14.27 per
Bbl in 1999. Average realized natural gas prices increased from $1.80 per Mcf in
1998 to $1.98 per Mcf in 1999. The average oil price includes hedging losses in
1999 of $2.6 million or $2.81 per Bbl. The average natural gas price includes
hedging losses in 1999 of $0.3 million or $0.09 per Mcf.
Total oil and gas production costs, including production and ad valorem taxes,
increased to $6.7 million, or $4.79 per BOE, for the year ended December 31,
1999, compared to $4.4 million, or $5.96 per BOE, in 1998. The increase in gross
oil and gas production costs was primarily attributable to the properties
acquired in the 1998 Acquisitions. The reduction in production costs on a BOE
basis is primarily due to Vista's continued and concentrated efforts to evaluate
and reduce all operating costs and the addition of higher margin properties
acquired in the 1998 Acquisitions.
Exploration and abandonment costs, which include abandonments, dry hole costs
and geological and geophysical costs, increased from $32,077 in 1998 to $52,850
in 1999, resulting from Vista's incurrence of additional costs relating to
consulting geologists who were reviewing potential prospects during 1999.
General and administrative expense was $2.8 million for 1999, as compared to
$1.7 million for 1998, representing an increase of 64 percent. However,
approximately $0.6 million of transaction costs associated with the Prize merger
are included in the $2.8 million of general and administrative expenses for
1999. The remaining increase in general and administrative expense was primarily
due to the costs of hiring additional employees in late 1998 and early 1999 as
Vista's business has grown and due to Vista becoming a publicly traded company
in late 1998. On a BOE basis, excluding the $0.6 million of Prize merger
transaction costs, Vista's general and administrative expense was $1.57 per BOE
in 1999, compared to $2.36 per BOE in 1998.
Depletion, depreciation and amortization expense for 1999 totaled $4.8 million,
or $3.43 per BOE, an increase of $1.8 million or 58 percent from 1998. This
increase relates to a full year of depletion relating to production attributable
to the 1998 Acquisitions.
Vista recognized no impairment in 1999. Vista recognized $24.8 million of
impairment charges in 1998.
Interest expense was $4.1 million in 1999, compared to $1.6 million in 1998, an
increase of 159 percent. Increased interest expense was primarily attributable
to increased debt levels relating to the financing of the 1997 and 1998
Acquisitions.
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COMPARISON OF 1998 RESULTS TO 1997
Vista reported a net loss of $24.8 million for 1998, as compared to net income
of $0.6 million for the year ended at December 31, 1997. As discussed more fully
below, Vista's financial performance for the year ended December 31, 1998 was
negatively impacted by the following items:
o significant reduction in the prices received for oil and gas sales of
31 percent and 19 percent, respectively, from 1997 levels;
o significant impairment of its oil and gas properties, resulting from
historically low oil and gas prices at year end, together with the
effects of purchase accounting rules applied to the Midland Merger
which required Vista to book the Midland Resources' oil and gas assets
at $37.0 million then subsequently write down such assets to $14.8
million at year end;
o the compensation expense associated with the option plan;
o increase in gross production costs due to the addition of properties
acquired in 1997 and 1998 from E. G. Operating, a division of FGL,
Inc., Midland Resources, Inc. and IP Petroleum Company, Inc.; and
o an increase in interest expense as a result of the additional
indebtedness incurred in respect of the properties acquired in the 1997
and 1998 Acquisitions.
Net cash used in operating activities was $0.7 million for the year ended
December 31, 1998, as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of
$3.5 million for the same period in 1997. This decrease was primarily
attributable to significantly lower commodity prices for oil and gas and
increased production costs and interest expense as a result of the additional
properties acquired and indebtedness incurred in respect of the 1997 and 1998
Acquisitions.
For the year ended December 31, 1998, Vista's oil and gas revenues, including
the effects of hedging activities, decreased to $8.7 million from $8.9 million
in 1997, representing a decrease of 2 percent from the prior year. Such decrease
was attributable to the significant reduction in oil and gas prices received
offset by increases in production of both oil and gas.
During 1998, Vista produced 529 MBbls of oil and 1,250 MMcf of gas (738 MBOE),
representing increases of 31 percent and 59 percent, respectively, over 1997.
The production increases resulted primarily from the 1998 Acquisitions, as well
as Vista's successful drilling and exploitation activities. The average daily
production of oil and gas was 1,450 BOPD and 3,426 Mcfd, representing increases
of 31 percent and 59 percent, respectively, over 1997. Production increases from
1997 to 1998 are attributable approximately 13 percent to properties acquired in
acquisitions and 87 percent to existing properties.
Average oil prices decreased significantly from $17.63 per Bbl in 1997 to $12.25
per Bbl in 1998. Average natural gas prices decreased from $2.22 per Mcf in 1997
to $1.80 per Mcf in 1998. The average oil price includes hedging gains in 1998
of $0.8 million or
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$1.47 per barrel. The average natural gas price includes hedging gains in 1998
of $0.1 million or $0.07 per Mcf.
Oil and gas production costs, including production and ad valorem taxes,
increased to $4.4 million, or $5.96 per BOE, for the year ended December 31,
1998, compared to $3.7 million, or $6.90 per BOE, in 1997. The increase in oil
and gas production costs was primarily attributable to the properties acquired
in the 1998 Acquisitions and having a full year of production costs related to
the 1997 Acquisitions.
Exploration and abandonment costs decreased from $0.1 million in 1997 to $32,077
in 1998, resulting from Vista's drilling of no dry holes in 1998 and a decreased
write-down of expired acreage.
General and administrative expenses, net of third party reimbursements, for 1998
totaled $1.7 million, or $2.36 per BOE, a 77 percent increase from 1997. The
increase resulted primarily from the 1998 Acquisitions, which resulted in the
hiring of additional personnel to handle Vista's expanded operations.
Depletion, depreciation and amortization expense for 1998 totaled $3.0 million,
or $4.09 per BOE, an increase of $0.8 million or 39 percent from 1997. This
increase relates to a full year of depletion relating to production attributable
to the 1997 Acquisitions and depletion relating to production attributable to
the 1998 Acquisitions.
Impairment of oil and gas properties for 1998 totaled $24.8 million. The
impairment was the result of applying Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 121 ("SFAS 121"), "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of." In applying this statement,
Vista determined that the estimated future net cash flows, undiscounted and
without interest charges, expected to result from the use of these assets was
less than the carrying amount, or book value, of these assets and, accordingly,
recorded an impairment based on the fair value of the assets. In 1998, the
impairment primarily resulted from substantially lower oil and natural gas
prices at year end coupled with the effects of applying the purchase accounting
method to the properties acquired in the Midland Merger. Under purchase
accounting rules, Vista recorded the oil and gas assets acquired in the Midland
Merger at the purchase price of $37.0 million, then subsequently recognized an
impairment on those assets of $22.2 million at December 31, 1998, due to the
significant drop in oil and gas prices from May 1998, when the Midland Merger
was announced, until December 1998. Accordingly, the impairment associated with
the properties acquired in the Midland Merger accounted for 90 percent of the
total impairment recognized by Vista in 1998. The remaining $2.6 million of
impairment in 1998 was related to several operated fields in the Permian Basin
and was a result of the substantial reduction of oil and gas prices. Vista
recognized no impairment in 1997.
Interest expense was $1.6 million in 1998, compared to $1.0 million in 1997, an
increase of 52 percent. Interest expense was primarily attributable to increased
debt levels relating to the financing of the 1997 and 1998 Acquisitions.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Vista's primary sources of liquidity were cash flow from operations, borrowings
under its bank credit facility, and proceeds from the sale of non-strategic
assets.
Vista's cash requirements were generally for acquisitions, development and
exploration of oil and gas properties, repayment of principal and interest on
outstanding indebtedness and working capital obligations. Vista's cash
expenditures for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, for additions
to oil and gas properties totaled $8.3 million, $22.8 million, and $13.0
million, respectively.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Vista had $53.0 million outstanding under its Credit Facility at December 31,
1999. The weighted average interest rate for the year ended December 31, 1999 on
Vista's indebtedness was 7.78 percent as compared to 7.68 percent for the year
ended December 31, 1998, and 7.76 percent for the year ended December 31, 1997,
which takes into account the effect of any interest rate swaps. On December 18,
1998, Vista entered into the Credit Facility with BankBoston, N.A., as agent,
which at December 31, 1999 had a borrowing base of $55 million and an additional
$5.0 million letter of credit facility. The borrowing base under the Credit
Facility is adjusted semi-annually with the next borrowing base redetermination
scheduled for February 28, 2000. Vista had $2.0 million of unused borrowing
capacity under its Credit Facility at December 31, 1999. Vista had two options
with respect to interest rate elections on borrowings under the Credit Facility.
Vista could elect an interest rate equal to the prime rate plus the applicable
margin or the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR Rate") plus the applicable
margin. The applicable margin was adjusted for borrowing base usage and ranges
from 150 basis points to 250 basis points. The LIBOR-based option provides for
one-, three-, six- or twelve-month periods. Vista's effective interest rate
under the Credit Facility was 8.98 percent as of December 31, 1999. The Credit
Facility also provides for letter of credit facilities. At December 31, 1999,
Vista had two letters of credit outstanding: one for $3.0 million as financial
assurance for its oil and gas hedging activities and one for $250,000 as
financial assurance for its operator bond in the State of Texas.
The Credit Facility contained two financial covenants including a minimum
current ratio (including available borrowing capacity) of 1:1 and an interest
coverage to EBITDA test (2.0 to 1.0 for the four-fiscal quarter period ending
December 31, 1998; 2.25 to 1.0 for the four-fiscal quarter period ending March
31, 1999; and 2.5 to 1.0 for each four-fiscal quarter period thereafter). The
Credit Facility also included covenants which, among other things, restricted
the incurrence of additional indebtedness and the sale or acquisition of oil and
gas properties above certain levels without the consent of the lender.
On February 8, 2000, in conjunction with the merger with Prize, Vista's
outstanding debt was refinanced under Prize's amended Senior Credit Agreement.
For a discussion of the
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new terms under this facility, see Prize's discussion of liquidity and capital
resources within its discussion of financial condition and results of
operations.
HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The oil and gas prices that Vista reports are based on the actual prices
received for the commodities adjusted for the results of any of Vista's hedging
activities. Vista periodically enters into commodity derivative contracts in
order to:
o reduce the effect of volatility of price changes on the commodities
Vista produces and sells;
o protect cash flow in order to support Vista's annual capital budgeting
and expenditure plans;
o lock in prices to protect the economics related to capital projects;
and
o protect its borrowing base availability under its credit facility.
Vista also hedges from time to time the basis for its natural gas production
which depends upon the location of its gas production. Such basis hedges are
immaterial to the financial performance of Vista.
AMORTIZATION OF UNIT OPTION AWARDS
The amortization of unit option awards was $0, $4.3 million and $0.3 million for
the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Vista estimated
the compensation associated with the option awards based on estimated fair value
less exercise price. Estimated compensation expense was recorded over the
vesting period and was adjusted prospectively as the estimated fair value of the
options changed. However, prior to the closing of the Midland Merger, the
subject options were exercised by the holders thereof, exchanged for Common
Stock of Vista as a part of the Midland Merger and the option plan pursuant to
which they were granted was terminated. Accordingly, the unit option awards were
fully vested as of October 28, 1998, and all remaining compensation expense
relating to the unit option awards was recognized at that time based on the
estimated current fair value.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Vista will be required to comply with the provisions of SFAS 133 "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which, as amended, must be
adopted for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS 133 requires that
derivatives be reported on the balance sheet at fair value and, if the
derivative is not designated as a hedging instrument, changes in fair value must
be recognized in earnings in the period of change. If the derivative is
designated as a hedge, and to the extent such hedge is determined to be
effective, changes in fair value are either offset by the change in fair value
of the hedged asset or liability, if applicable, or reported as a component of
other comprehensive income in the period of change, and subsequently recognized
in earnings when the offsetting hedged transaction occurs. The definition of
derivatives has also
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been expanded to include contracts that require physical delivery of oil and gas
if the contract allows for net cash settlement. Vista primarily uses derivatives
to hedge product price and interest rate risks. These derivatives are recorded
at cost, and gains and losses on such derivatives are reported when the hedged
transaction occurs. Accordingly, adoption of SFAS 133 will have an impact on the
reported financial position of Vista, and although such impact has not been
determined, it is currently not believed to be material. Adoption of SFAS 133
should have no significant impact on reported earnings, but could materially
affect comprehensive income.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Prize's business is impacted by fluctuations in commodity prices and interest
rates. The following discussion is intended to identify the nature of these
market risks, describe Prize's strategy for managing these risks and to quantify
the potential effect of market volatility on Prize's financial condition and
results of operations.
Oil and Gas Prices. Prize's financial condition, results of operations and
capital resources are highly dependent upon the prevailing market prices of, and
demand for, oil and natural gas. These commodity prices are subject to wide
fluctuations and market uncertainties due to a variety of factors that are
beyond the control of Prize. These factors include the level of global demand
for petroleum products, foreign supply of oil and gas, the establishment of and
compliance with production quotas by oil-exporting countries, weather
conditions, the price and availability of alternative fuels and overall economic
conditions, both foreign and domestic. It is impossible to predict future oil
and gas prices with any degree of certainty. Sustained weakness in oil and gas
prices may adversely affect Prize's financial condition and results of
operations, and may also reduce the amount of net oil and gas reserves that
Prize can produce economically. Any reduction in reserves, including reductions
due to price fluctuations, can have an adverse effect on Prize's ability to
obtain capital for its exploitation and development activities. Similarly, any
improvements in oil and gas prices can have a favorable impact on Prize's
financial condition, results of operations and capital resources.
In order to mitigate the effect of price fluctuations, Prize and prior to the
merger, Vista regularly utilized hedging transactions with respect to a portion
of their oil and gas production. Prize utilizes derivative financial instruments
to provide methods to fix the price for natural gas and oil independently of the
physical sale and also to manage interest rates. While the use of these hedging
arrangements limits the downside risk of price declines, this use may also limit
benefits which may be derived from price increases. Prize uses various financial
instruments, such as swaps and collars, in which monthly settlements are based
on differences between the prices specified in the instruments and the
settlement prices of futures contracts quoted on the NYMEX or other indices.
Generally, when the applicable settlement price is less than the price specified
in the contract, Prize receives a settlement from the counterparty based on the
difference. Similarly, when the applicable settlement price is higher than the
specified price, Prize pays the counterparty based on the difference. The
instruments utilized by Prize differ from futures contracts in that there is not
a contractual obligation which requires or
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permits the future physical delivery of the hedged products. In addition, Prize
generally utilizes over the counter instruments which are subject to more credit
risk than exchange-traded futures contracts. However, management does not
believe this risk is significant as it only uses highly rated and reputable
counterparties, and it generally does not require collateral.
During 1998 and continuing into the first quarter of 1999, the oil and gas
industry operated in a depressed commodity price environment. In mid-1999,
prices for both oil and gas began to increase to high levels based on the price
history of the 1990's. Prize began hedging both oil and gas prices just prior to
the closing of the purchase of the properties from Pioneer in June 1999, and
continues to enter the hedge market from time to time. Prize's hedging policies
are based upon the judgment of management and the need to meet requirements of
Prize's lenders.
In the tables set forth below, "Transaction Date" is the date on which Prize or
Vista entered into the hedge. A "swap" is a fixed-price hedge and a "collar" is
a hedge that has a ceiling price and a floor price. If the particular product
stays in between the ceiling and the floor prices, then no payments are made by
either party under a collar. The terms "Put Floor Price" and "Call Ceiling
Price" refer to the prices at which Prize has hedged its production and are
expressed in the calendar monthly average of daily NYMEX closing prices for
Light Sweet Crude Oil or monthly NYMEX (Henry Hub) or other indices' closing
prices for natural gas. Volumes refer to barrels of crude oil or Mcf of gas,
where one Mcf is equivalent to one MMBtu. The "Term" refers to the time period
of the hedge.
Set forth below is the contract amount and material terms of all natural gas
hedging instruments held by Prize at December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Call Fair
Trade Type Daily Put Floor Ceiling Market
Date Transaction Volume Price Per Mcf Price Per Mcf Term Value
- ----------- ------------- ---------- --------------- ----------------- ------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6/14/99 Collar 10,000 $2.30 $2.57 7/99-6/01 $(17,880)
6/22/99 Collar 5,000 $2.10 $2.42 8/99-7/01 (109,691)
6/22/99 Collar 5,000 $2.15 $2.43 8/99-7/01 (123,292)
6/30/99 Collar 5,000 $2.37 $2.58 9/99-8/01 (94,813)
7/01/00 Collar 5,000 $2.295/1.995 $2.64 9/99-8/01 (103,912)
10/04/99 Collar 5,000 $2.44 $2.84 1/00-12/00 256,340
</TABLE>
Set forth below is the contract amount and material terms of all crude oil
hedging instruments held by Prize at December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Call Fair
Trade Type Daily Put Floor Ceiling Market
Date Transaction Volume Price Per Bbl Price Per Bbl Term Value
- ---------- ------------- ---------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6/14/99 Swap 1,500 $17.44 $17.44 7/99-6/01 $(3,289,059)
6/18/99 Collar 1,000 $17.00 $19.00 7/99-6/01 (1,488,162)
7/01/99 Collar 1,000 $17.15 $20.05 9/99-8/01 (714,625)
10/4/99 Collar 1,000 $19.40 $23.70 1/00-6/00 (211,422)
</TABLE>
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Set forth below is the contract amount and material terms of all crude oil
hedging instruments held by Vista at December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Put Floor Fair
Trade Type Monthly Price per Call Ceiling Price Market
Date Transaction Volume Bbl Per Bbl Term Value
- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ --------------------- ------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
12-11-98 Swap 40,000 $ 14.20 $14.20 8/99 to 6/00 $ (2,192,475)
4-19-99 Collar 20,000 15.00 17.00 1/00 to 6/00 (777,737)
4-19-99 Collar 40,000 15.00 16.85 7/00 to 12/00 (939,039)
</TABLE>
Set forth below is the contract amount and material terms of all NYMEX natural
gas hedging instruments held by Vista at December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Put Floor Fair
Trade Type Monthly Price per Call Ceiling Price Market
Date Transaction Volume Mcf per Mcf Term Value
- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ --------------------- ------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1-12-99 Swap 120,000 $2.12 $2.12 1/00 to 12/00 $ (475,000)
2-8-99 Swap 120,000 $2.35 $2.35 1/01 to 12/01 (221,640)
</TABLE>
Prize may choose at some time in the future to hedge separately the basis
differential for its natural gas production. This separation would be immaterial
to the financial performance of Prize.
Interest Rates. Prize's interest rate risk exposure after the merger results
primarily from having short-term variable rates under its credit facility. All
of Prize's outstanding indebtedness is subject to market rates of interest as
determined from time to time by the banks under the credit facility. Any
increases in the variable interest rates related to this facility can have an
adverse impact on Prize's results of operations and cash flow. As of December
31, 1999, Prize had $127 million of outstanding debt under the senior facility.
Vista had $53 million outstanding and both companies' obligations were at
variable interest rates. Under the amended credit facility after the merger,
Prize pays interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.875 percent.
In an attempt to manage its interest rate risk, Prize entered into two interest
rate swaps effective July 2, 1999, which are accounted for as hedges with any
realized gains or losses appropriately recorded as interest expense. The swaps
consist of $50 million of notional amount of indebtedness at a fixed swap rate
of 5.76 percent based on the 3-month LIBOR rate, and $50 million of notional
amount of indebtedness at a fixed swap rate of 6.07 percent based on the 3-month
LIBOR rate. The terms of the swaps are until July 2, 2000, and July 2, 2001,
respectively. As of December 31, 1999, the fair value of the swaps was $454,012.
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Also, Vista entered into an interest rate swap effective December 23, 1997,
which was accounted for as a hedge with any realized gains or losses
appropriately recorded as interest expense. The swap consists of $10 million
notional amount of indebtedness at a fixed swap rate of 6.02 percent based on
3-month LIBOR. The term of this swap ended on December 23, 1999.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAGE
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<S> <C>
PRIZE ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES (HISTORICAL):
Report of Independent Auditors 45
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1999 46
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the period beginning January 15,
1999 (Inception) and ended December 31, 1999 47
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the period beginning
January 15, 1999 (Inception) and ended December 31, 1999 48
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the period beginning January 15,
1999 (Inception) and ended December 31, 1999 49
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 50
PRODUCING PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY PRIZE ENERGY CORP. FROM PIONEER NATURAL
RESOURCES USA, INC.:
Report of Independent Auditors 63
Audited Statement of Revenues and Direct Operating Expenses for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 of the Producing Properties
acquired by Prize Energy Corp. from Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. 64
VISTA ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (HISTORICAL):
Report of Independent Public Accountants 69
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 70
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1999,
1998, and 1997 71
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the years
ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 72
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1999,
1998 and 1997 73
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 74
PRIZE ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES (PRO FORMA):
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1999 93
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations for the year
ended December 31, 1999 94
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 95
OLD PRIZE (PRO FORMA):
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations for the year
ended December 31, 1999 100
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations for the year
ended December 31, 1998 101
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 102
</TABLE>
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Report of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors of
Prize Energy Corp.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Prize Energy
Corp. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the period
from inception (January 15, 1999) to December 31, 1999. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Prize Energy Corp.
and subsidiaries at December 31, 1999, and the consolidated results of its
operations and its cash flows for the period from inception (January 15, 1999)
to December 31, 1999, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States.
ERNST & YOUNG, LLP
Fort Worth, Texas
February 11, 2000
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS DECEMBER 31, 1999
-----------------
<S> <C>
Current assets:
Cash $ 3,353,060
Accounts receivable - oil and gas 18,487,491
Accounts receivable - trade, net of allowance
for doubtful accounts of $100,000 2,173,098
Other 633,471
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Total current assets 24,647,120
Properties and equipment, at cost:
Oil and gas properties 219,226,854
Other 984,683
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220,211,537
Less accumulated depreciation and depletion (8,714,423)
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211,497,114
Other assets 2,465,894
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Total Assets $ 238,610,128
=============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 10,799,312
Accrued federal income tax 4,898,183
Accrued production taxes 1,832,009
Accrued interest 2,202,965
Other accrued liabilities 3,267,443
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Total current liabilities 22,999,912
Long-term debt 127,000,000
Deferred income taxes 158,361
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Convertible voting preferred stock: authorized shares - 10,000,
issued and outstanding - 2,377 30,906,750
Common stock, $.01 par value: authorized shares - 20,000,
issued and outstanding - 4,979 50
Additional paid-in capital 49,342,854
Retained earnings 8,202,201
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Total stockholders' equity 88,451,855
-------------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 238,610,128
=============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JANUARY 15, 1999
(INCEPTION) THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1999
-------------------
<S> <C>
Oil and Gas Sales $ 47,978,010
Costs and Expenses
Lease operating expenses 11,791,188
Production taxes 4,816,126
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 8,714,423
General and administrative 2,830,714
------------
Total Costs and Expenses 28,152,451
------------
Operating Income 19,825,559
Other:
Interest expense 6,069,642
Other income (267,650)
------------
Total other expense 5,801,992
------------
Income before income taxes 14,023,567
Provision for income taxes (4,914,616)
------------
Net Income 9,108,951
Preferred Dividend (906,750)
------------
Income available to common stockholders $ 8,202,201
============
Earnings per share:
Basic $ 2,002.49
Diluted $ 1,708.36
Weighted -average common shares outstanding - basic 4,096
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted 5,332
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Convertible Voting
Preferred Stock Common Stock Note Additional
------------------------- ------------------------- Receivable Paid-in Retained
Shares Amount Shares Amount - Officer Capital Earnings Total
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Issuance of
common stock -- $ -- 4,979 $ 50 $ (250,000) $49,342,854 $ -- $49,092,904
Issuance of
preferred stock 2,308 30,000,000 -- -- -- -- -- 30,000,000
Preferred dividends 69 906,750 -- -- -- -- (906,750) --
Repayment of note
receivable -- -- -- -- 250,000 -- -- 250,000
Net income -- -- -- -- -- -- 9,108,951 9,108,951
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance as of
December 31, 1999 2,377 $30,906,750 4,979 $ 50 $ -- $49,342,854 $ 8,202,201 $88,451,855
=========== =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JANUARY 15, 1999
(INCEPTION) THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1999
-------------------
<S> <C>
Net Income $ 9,108,951
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 8,714,423
Amortization of loan origination fees 173,886
Deferred income taxes 158,361
Other (88,347)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in
Accounts receivable (19,957,148)
Other current assets (633,471)
Other long term assets 38,816
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 22,282,079
-------------
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 19,797,550
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of net assets (216,963,931)
Proceeds from sale of mineral interest 32,000,000
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CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (184,963,931)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 45,464,078
Repayment of notes receivable from stockholder 250,000
Borrowings under credit facilities 171,000,000
Repayment of credit facilities (45,607,791)
Loan origination fees (2,586,846)
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CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 168,519,441
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 3,353,060
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD --
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, DECEMBER 31, 1999 $ 3,353,060
=============
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for income taxes $ 34,000
Cash paid during the period for interest 3,692,791
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
Convertible preferred stock issued as consideration in acquisition $ 30,000.000
Preferred dividends issued in kind 906,750
Issuance of common stock to officer for note receivable 250,000
Purchase of LLC:
Exchange of gas plant 2,000,000
Debt assumed 1,607,791
Issuance of common stock $ 3,628,826
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION
Prize Energy Corporation (the Company) was formed on January 15, 1999
(inception) and is a Delaware corporation engaged in the development and
production of proved oil and gas properties. The Company's corporate
headquarters is located in Grapevine, Texas with oil and gas producing
properties primarily located in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
The Company was initially formed through the contribution of cash and a minority
investment in a limited liability company for the purpose of acquiring oil and
gas properties. Pursuant to the terms of a Purchase and Sale Agreement (Purchase
Agreement) dated May 16, 1999, on June 29, 1999 the Company completed the
acquisition of interests in certain oil and gas producing properties, primarily
located in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma from affiliates of Pioneer Natural
Resources USA, Inc. (Pioneer) for a total purchase price of $242 million,
including transaction costs, paid in cash and 6% convertible voting preferred
stock.
Subsequent to the purchase from Pioneer and effective July 1, 1999, Prize sold a
group of mineral interests for $32 million, which were acquired with the oil and
gas properties purchased from Pioneer. The properties were located outside
Prize's principal operating areas of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
Accordingly, the properties were assigned a value of $32 million when purchased,
and no gain or loss was recognized on disposal.
At inception, certain stockholders contributed a minority investment in a
limited liability company, Sunterra Petroleum LLC (Sunterra). Subsequently, the
Company purchased the remaining interest in Sunterra in exchange for $750,000
cash, a gas plant and the assumption of Sunterra's debt. The total consideration
paid for Sunterra during the year was $6,378,826, plus the assumed debt of
$1,607,791.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and money market accounts as
well as highly liquid investments with initial maturities of less than three
months.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES
The Company follows the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and
gas properties whereby costs of productive wells, developmental dry holes and
productive leases are capitalized and amortized on a unit-of-production basis
over the respective properties' remaining proved reserves. Depreciation,
depletion and amortization of capitalized costs of oil and gas properties are
provided on a common area basis.
Leasehold costs are capitalized when incurred. Though no significant unproved
acreage has been acquired to date, unproved oil and gas properties with
significant acquisition costs will be periodically assessed and any impairment
in value charged to expense. The costs of unproved properties, which are not
individually significant, will be assessed periodically in the aggregate based
on historical experience, and any impairment in value will be charged to
expense. The costs of unproved properties that are determined to be productive
will be transferred to proved oil and gas properties.
Exploration costs, such as geological and geophysical expenses and annual delay
rentals, will be charged to expense as incurred. Exploratory drilling costs, if
any, including the costs of stratigraphic test wells, will be initially
capitalized but charged to expense if and when the well is determined to be
unsuccessful.
The acquisition costs of proved properties are depleted by the
unit-of-production method based on estimated proved oil and gas reserves.
Capitalized exploratory drilling costs which result in the discovery of proved
reserves and development costs are amortized by the unit-of production method
based on estimated proved developed oil and gas reserves. Gas is converted to
equivalent barrels at the rate of six MCF of gas to one barrel of oil.
Other property and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated using the
straight-line method with estimated useful lives ranging from three to five
years. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as
incurred; improvements which materially prolong the lives of the assets are
capitalized.
IMPAIRMENT OF OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES.
The Company has evaluated its oil and gas properties under the provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 121, Accounting for the Impairment
of Long-Lived
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of (SFAS 121). SFAS 121 requires
that proved oil and gas properties be assessed for an impairment in their
carrying value whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that such
carrying value may not be recoverable. SFAS 121 requires that this assessment be
performed by comparing the undiscounted future net cash flows and net carrying
value of oil and gas properties. For the period ended December 31, 1999, there
was no impairment of the Company's oil and gas properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The Company's environmental expenditures are expensed or capitalized depending
on their future economic benefit. Expenditures that relate to an existing
condition caused by past operations and that have no future economic benefits
are expensed. Liabilities for expenditures of a noncapital nature are recorded
when environmental assessment and/or remediation is probable and the costs can
be reasonably estimated. Such liabilities are generally undiscounted unless the
timing of cash payments for the liability are fixed or reliably determinable.
The Company believes that the costs for compliance with current environmental
laws and regulations have not had and will not have a material effect on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company uses the sales method of accounting for oil and gas revenues. Under
the sales method, revenues are recognized based on actual volumes of oil and
natural gas sold to purchasers.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table provides a reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings
per common share for the period ended December 31, 1999.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Weighted Per Share
Income Average Shares Amount
---------- -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Basic earnings per share
Income available to common stockholders $8,202,201 4,096 $ 2,002.49
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Convertible preferred shares 906,750 1,236
---------- -----------
Diluted earnings per share $9,108,951 5,332 $ 1,708.36
========== ===========
</TABLE>
Employee stock options for 1,286 shares have been excluded from the dilutive
earnings per share calculation as antidilutive.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
BENEFIT PLAN
The Company provides a 401(k) benefit plan (the Plan) covering substantially all
employees. Under the Plan, employees having attained the age of 21 are eligible
to participate and can contribute up to 15% of their compensation each year
subject to certain Internal Revenue Code limitations. The Plan provides for
matching contributions by the Company, at the discretion of the Board of
Directors, to be determined on an annual basis. Additionally, the Company can
provide a profit sharing contribution, at the discussion of the Board of
Directors, to be determined on an annual basis. Employees vest in the employee
contribution over a three year period. The Company made total matching
contributions of $134,627 in 1999.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for employee stock-based compensation using the intrinsic
value method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25). Accordingly, the Company has
only adopted the disclosure provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123).
HEDGING
The Company has entered into derivative contracts to hedge a portion of the
price risk of its future production and its interest rate risk. Changes in the
value of the financial instruments are recognized in the statement of operations
when the underlying transactions are recognized.
The Company's criteria for a derivative instrument to qualify for hedge
accounting treatment are as follows:
o The timing or duration and characteristics of the underlying exposure
must have been identified with reasonable certainty;
o Changes in the value of the derivative must correlate to a high degree
with changes in the present value of the exposure;
o The derivative has been designated as a hedge or is a synthetic
alteration of a specific asset, liability or anticipated transaction;
and
o The derivative instrument either: (a) reduces exposure of net income or
cash flow to fluctuations caused by movements in commodity prices or
interest rates; or (b) alters the profile of the Company's interest
rate exposure to achieve a resulting overall exposure in line with
policy guidelines. For any termination of derivatives receiving hedge
accounting treatment, gains and losses will be deferred when the
relating underlying exposures remain outstanding and will be included
in the measurement of the related transaction or balance.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash,
accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair value.
Management believes the carrying amount of the Company's long-term debt also
approximates fair value because the interest rates applicable to the debt
presently approximate current market rates. See Notes 2 and 7 for the fair value
of the Company's derivative positions.
IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities," (SFAS 133) which, as amended, is required to be adopted
in years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Statement will require the Company
to recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives
that are not hedges must be adjusted to fair value through income. If the
derivative is a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair
value of derivatives will either be offset against the change in fair value of
the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings or
recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in
earnings. The Company has not yet determined what effect SFAS 133 will have on
the earnings and financial position of the Company.
2. CREDIT FACILITIES
In connection with the acquisition of the Pioneer Properties, the Company
entered into a $250 million credit facility (Senior Facility) and a $13 million
senior subordinated credit facility (Subordinated Facility) with a bank. The
Subordinated facility provided for a single advance of $13 million and was
repaid in full in conjunction with the sale of the mineral interest in July,
1999.
On February 8, 2000, in connection with the merger agreement with Vista
Resources, Inc., the Company amended its Senior Facility to provide for total
borrowings of $400 million. The amended Senior Facility is due June 29, 2009.
The revised Senior Facility provides for letters of credit in addition to a
revolving credit facility. The Company may request letters of credit in addition
to a revolving credit facility up to an aggregate of $5 million with an
additional supplemental letter of credit (as defined by the credit agreement) of
$5 million. At December 31, 1999, there were no amounts outstanding under the
letter of credit provisions of the initial facility. The revolver converts to a
term loan on June 29, 2002 with quarterly principal payments after that date.
Interest is due quarterly at either the bank's prime rate or eurodollar rate
plus a margin as defined in the agreement. At December 31, 1999, $127 million
was outstanding. The bank credit facility has various restrictions including a
limit on incurred debt and asset dispositions. The Company is required to
maintain certain financial and non-financial covenants
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
including minimum current and interest coverage ratios. Borrowings under the
credit facility are secured by substantially all of the Company's assets.
The Company is required to pay a commitment fee on the revolving credit facility
ranging from .25% to .5% based on a ratio of outstanding credit to the borrowing
base and a letter of credit fee ranging from 1.25% to 1.875% based on a ratio of
the average daily amount outstanding during the quarter to the borrowing base.
Both fees terminate upon conversion of the revolver to a term loan.
In July 1999, the Company entered into two interest rate protection agreements
with its bank (the "Swap Agreements") to modify the interest characteristics of
an aggregate principal amount of $100 million of the revolving line of credit
from a variable rate to a fixed rate. The Swap Agreements require the Company to
pay a fixed rate interest obligation of 5.76% and 6.07%, respectively, and
receive an interest obligation based on variable LIBOR rates. The Swap
Agreements terminate on July 2, 2000 and 2001, respectively. At December 31,
1999 the Swap Agreements had a fair value of $454,012.
The Company assumed $1,607,791 of debt when it purchased the remaining interest
of Sunterra. This debt was paid in full prior to December 31, 1999.
Maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
2000 $ --
2001 --
2002 23,812,500
2003 31,750,000
2004 31,750,000
Thereafter 39,687,500
-------------
$ 127,000,000
=============
</TABLE>
3. CAPITAL STOCK
In conjunction with the Purchase Agreement, the Company amended its Certificate
of Incorporation to create a convertible preferred class of capital stock.
Effective with the amendment, the Company has the authority to issue 30,000
shares of capital stock, consisting of 10,000 shares of convertible voting
preferred stock and 20,000 shares of common stock.
The convertible voting preferred stock is redeemable at the Company's option in
whole or in part, at any time subsequent to the Company becoming a publicly
traded company provided the average of the closing prices of the Company's
common stock during any period of at least 30 consecutive trading days shall
exceed 120% of the conversion price
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
of the preferred stock. The redemption price is payable in cash equal to $13,000
per share adjusted for any stock splits, combination, or adjustments plus
accrued dividends. The preferred stock is also convertible into one share of
common stock at any time, in whole or in part, at the option of the stockholder,
subject to anti-dilution adjustments defined in the agreement. Accordingly,
2,377 shares of common stock has been reserved for issuance upon conversion. The
preferred stock earns cumulative dividends at 6%, payable quarterly. Unpaid
dividends on preferred stock accrue interest at 6%. Prior to January 1, 2002,
all dividends will be paid in kind with additional shares of preferred stock.
Accordingly, 69 shares have been issued as a dividend in kind as of December 31,
1999. Beginning January 1, 2002, dividends may be paid in shares or cash at the
option of the Company.
The preferred stockholder has the right to elect one-third of the Company's
board of directors provided the preferred stockholder continues to own at least
30% of the outstanding common stock (computed on an "as-converted" basis) or
prior to an initial public offering, the preferred stockholder continues to own
at least 60% of the initially issued preferred shares. If the preferred
stockholders ownership falls below these levels and provided the preferred
stockholder owns at least 16.7% of the outstanding common stock (computed on an
"as-converted" basis), the preferred stockholder will have the right to elect
one-sixth of the Company's board of directors. Preferred and common stockholders
shall vote as a single class except for those matters for which a separate class
vote of the preferred stock is specifically required under Delaware law.
Each stockholder agrees that it will not sell any portion of preferred or common
stock unless the Company is given the right to purchase all of the shares
offered by the stockholders at the offered price. In the event the Company does
not purchase the shares, the other stockholders have the right to purchase a
proportionate number of shares at the same price and on the same terms.
At any time after January 1, 2002, the preferred stockholder will have the right
to require that the Company initiate an initial public offering for a gross
offering price of at least $35 million. At any time after the earlier of the
first anniversary of the initial public offering or secondary offering, the
preferred stockholder has the right to require registration of the shares owned
by the preferred stockholder. Additionally, the preferred stockholder has been
granted unlimited piggyback rights, subject to limitations imposed by the
underwriters. During the period the preferred stockholder continues to own at
least 80% of the shares of preferred stock or underlying common stock initially
issued, the stockholder will have the right to joint participation in
significant opportunities, as defined by the preferred stock agreement.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
4. STOCK OPTIONS
The Company has instituted a stock option plan (the Option Plan) for key
employees. Under the Option Plan, the Board of Directors has the authority to
grant to key employees of the Company options to purchase shares of the
Company's common stock. Each unit vests ratably over a three year period
commencing on the date of grant and the holders have five years to exercise the
options. Upon exercise, the holder is to pay a cash amount equal to $13,053 per
share subject to adjustment as defined by the Option Plan. The maximum number of
shares that may be issued is 1,286 shares, with a proportionate adjustment to
reflect any stock splits, reverse splits, or retirement. Total outstanding
options as of December 31, 1999 were 1,286. Accordingly, 1,286 shares of common
stock has been reserved for issuance upon exercise.
The company applies APB 25 and related interpretations in accounting for its
stock option awards. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized
for its stock option awards. If compensation expense for the stock option awards
had been determined consistent with SFAS 123, the Company's net income would
have been approximately $8,865,241 for the period from inception (January
15,1999) to December 31, 1999. Basic and diluted earnings per share would have
been $1,942.99 and $1,662.65 per share, respectively.
Under SFAS 123, the fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the
date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following
weighted-average assumptions used for grants in 1999:
<TABLE>
1999
----
<S> <C>
Risk-free interest rate..................... 5.94%
Expected life............................... 5 years
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1999, the options have a remaining contractual life of four
years and six months and the weighted-average fair value of the options granted
during the period ended December 31, 1999 was $300.81 each. In conjunction with
the merger with Vista, all outstanding options under the Option Plan became
fully vested.
5. INCOME TAXES
Significant components of the provision for income taxes for the period ended
December 31, 1999, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Current $ 4,756,255
Deferred 158,361
-----------
$ 4,914,616
===========
</TABLE>
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
The difference between the provision for income taxes and income taxes computed
using the statutory federal income tax rate are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Federal income tax provision at statutory rate (34%) $ 4,768,013
Nondeductible expenses and other 146,603
-----------
Provision for income taxes $ 4,914,616
===========
</TABLE>
At December 31, the components of the net deferred tax liability are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable $ (35,000)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Properties and equipment 193,361
----------
Net deferred tax liability $ 158,361
==========
</TABLE>
6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has obligations under noncancelable operating leases for certain
equipment and office space expiring in various years through 2003. Rent expense
incurred was approximately $101,000. Minimum annual rental commitments at
December 31, 1999 are:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
2000 $ 274,884
2001 274,884
2002 274,884
2003 137,442
-------------
$ 962,094
=============
</TABLE>
The Company is involved in various litigation and other contingencies arising in
the normal course of business primarily related to matters involving the
properties purchased from Pioneer. Based on currently available information,
management believes that any possible liability from these actions will not be
material to the Company's financial position or results of operations. However,
there can be no assurances that future costs would not be material to results of
operations of the Company for a particular period. In addition, the Company's
estimates of future costs are subject to change as circumstances change and
additional information becomes available during the course of litigation.
7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
During June 1999, the Company entered into commodity price hedge agreements to
protect against price declines which may be associated with the volatility in
oil and gas spot prices. The commodity price hedges were achieved through the
purchase of over the counter costless collars and swaps by the Company. The
Company's positions are with highly rated and prominent counterparties. Thus,
management believes the credit risk associated with there positions is minimal,
and no collateral is required by the Company or the counterparties. Set forth
below is
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
the contract amount and material terms of all natural gas hedging instruments
held by the Company at December 31, 1999 (daily volumes are expressed in million
cubic feet (Mcf) and all prices are expressed in the daily NYMEX closing prices
for natural gas at actual index prices.)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PUT CALL FAIR
TRADE TYPE DAILY FLOOR CEILING MARKET
DATE TRANSACTION VOLUME PRICE PRICE TERM VALUE
- ---------------- -------------- ---------- ------------------- ---------- ------------------ ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6/14/99 Collar 10,000 $2.30 $2.57 7/99 - 6/01 $ (17,880)
6/22/99 Collar 5,000 $2.10 $2.42 8/99 - 7/01 $(109,691)
6/22/99 Collar 5,000 $2.15 $2.43 8/99 - 7/01 $(123,292)
6/30/99 Collar 5,000 $2.37 $2.58 9/99 - 8/01 $ (94,813)
7/01/99 Collar 5,000 $2.295/1.995 $2.64 9/99 - 8/01 $(103,912)
10/04/99 Collar 5,000 $2.44 $2.84 1/00 - 12/00 $ 256,340
</TABLE>
Set forth below is the contract amount and material terms of all crude oil
hedging instruments held by the Company at December 31, 1999 (daily volumes are
expressed in barrels (Bbls) and all prices are expressed in the daily NYMEX
closing prices for Crude Oil).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PUT CALL FAIR
TRADE TYPE DAILY FLOOR CEILING MARKET
DATE TRANSACTION VOLUME PRICE PRICE TERM VALUE
- -------------- -------------- ---------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6/14/99 Swap 1,500 $17.44 Bbl $17.44 Bbl 7/99 - 6/01 $(3,289,059)
6/18/99 Collar 1,000 $17.00 Bbl $19.00 Bbl 7/99 - 6/01 $(1,488,162)
7/1/99 Collar 1,000 $17.15 Bbl $20.05 Bbl 9/99 - 8/01 $ (714,625)
10/4/99 Collar 1,000 $19.40 Bbl $23.70 Bbl 1/00 - 6/00 $ (211,422)
</TABLE>
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Beginning July 1, 1999, the Company is committed to pay an advisory fee of
$150,000 per year to a stockholder. $75,000 was paid in conjunction with this
agreement in 1999.
9. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
Five customers accounted for approximately 47% of net sales for the period ended
December 31, 1999. Virtually all of the Company's receivables are due from
companies involved in the oil and gas business. To date credit losses have been
insignificant.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On February 8, 2000, the Company merged with Vista Energy Resources, Inc.
(Vista), an independent oil and gas development and production company. Though
the Company's shareholders exchanged their shares for new shares of Vista, the
stockholders of the Company have an 84% controlling interest in the merged
company, and the Company will be treated as having acquired Vista. The
transaction was accounted for as a purchase of Vista by the Company
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
in accordance with the provisions of APB 16. The merged Company's stock is
listed on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PRZ.
The following condensed pro forma financial information reflects the pro forma
balance sheet assuming the merger with Vista was consummated on December 31,
1999 and the pro forma statement of operations assuming that the Pioneer
purchase, the Minerals sale, the Sunterra purchase, and the Vista Merger all
occurred on January 1, 1999. The Company emphasizes that this information is not
necessarily indicative of future performances.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Current assets $ 33,238,000
Properties and equipment, net 307,445,000
Other Assets 2,724,000
------------
Total Assets $343,407,000
============
Current liabilities $ 29,171,000
Long-term debt 180,000,000
Deferred income taxes 19,271,000
Other long term liabilities 206,000
Stockholders' equity 114,759,000
------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $343,407,000
============
Oil and gas sales $101,258,000
Lease operating expenses 34,670,000
Exploration costs 53,000
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 24,484,000
General and administrative 8,845,000
Interest expense, net 15,186,000
Other income 387,000
------------
Income before income taxes 18,407,000
Provision for income taxes 6,805,000
------------
Net Income $ 11,602,000
============
Earnings per share:
Basic $ .92
Diluted $ .79
</TABLE>
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
11. OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCING ACTIVITIES
Costs capitalized for oil and natural gas producing activities are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Oil and Gas Properties
Proved $ 219,226,854
Less accumulated depletion (8,644,313)
-------------
Net capitalized costs for oil and gas properties $ 210,582,541
=============
Cost Incurred for Oil and Gas Producing Activities are as follows:
Proved property acquisition costs $ 249,572,307
Development costs 1,654,547
-------------
Total costs incurred $ 251,226,854
=============
</TABLE>
12. UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
RESERVE QUANTITY INFORMATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CRUDE OIL NGL'S NATURAL GAS
(MBbls) (MBbls) (MMcf) MBOE
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total Proved Reserves:
Balance, January 15, 1999 -- -- -- --
Purchases of minerals-in-place 27,085 10,101 275,199 83,052
Production (990) (382) (10,236) (3,078)
Sales of minerals-in-place (489) (9) (22,986) (4,329)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1999 25,606 9,710 241,977 75,645
======== ======== ======== ========
Proved Developed Reserves 21,042 7,538 188,488 59,995
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
Estimated quantities of proved net reserves include only those quantities that
can be expected to be commercially recoverable at prices and costs in effect at
the effective date of the acquisition, under existing regulatory practices and
with conventional equipment and operating methods. Proved developed reserves
represent only those reserves expected to be recovered through existing wells
with existing equipment and operating methods. Proved undeveloped reserves
include those reserves expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled
acreage or from existing wells on which a relatively major expenditure is
required for recompletion.
Oil and gas reserve quantity estimates are subject to numerous uncertainties
inherent in the estimation of quantities of proved reserves and in the
projection of future rates of production and the timing of development
expenditures. The accuracy of such estimates is a function of the quality of the
available data and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment.
Results of subsequent drilling, testing and production may cause either upward
or downward revisions of previous estimates. Further, the volumes considered to
be commercially recoverable fluctuate with changes in prices and operating
costs. The Company emphasizes that reserve estimates are inherently imprecise
and that estimates of new discoveries are more imprecise than those of currently
producing oil and gas properties. Accordingly, these estimates are expected to
change as additional information becomes available in the future.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
The following is a summary of the Company's standardized measure of discounted
future net cash flows related to the proved oil and gas reserves. For these
calculations, estimated future cash flows from estimated future production or
proved reserves were computed using oil and gas prices as of December 31, 1999.
Future development and production costs attributable to the proved reserves were
estimated assuming that existing conditions would continue over the economic
life of the properties, and costs were not escalated for the future. The
information presented below should not be viewed as an estimate of the fair
value of the properties, nor should it be considered indicative of any future
trends.
STANDARDIZED MEASURE OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Future cash inflows $ 1,276,946,208
Future production costs (442,478,307)
Future development costs (52,732,290)
Future income tax expense (191,252,977)
---------------
590,482,634
10% annual discount factor (267,058,843)
---------------
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows $ 323,423,791
===============
</TABLE>
STANDARDIZED MEASURE OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Changes in Standardized Measure:
Oil and gas sales, net of production costs $ (31,370,696)
Sales of minerals-in-place (32,000,000)
Purchases of minerals-in-place 492,951,149
---------------
Changes in present value of future net revenues 429,580,453
Net change in present value of future income taxes (106,156,662)
---------------
323,423,791
Balance, beginning of period --
---------------
Balance, end of period $ 323,423,791
===============
</TABLE>
The weighted average prices of oil and gas at December 31, 1999 used in the
calculation of the standardized measure were $25.60 per barrel for oil and $2.30
per MMBTU for gas, respectively.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors
Prize Energy Corp.
We have audited the accompanying statements of revenues and direct operating
expenses for the producing properties acquired by Prize Energy Corp. from
Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. (Acquired Properties) for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996. These statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the accompanying
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the accompanying
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
The accompanying statements were prepared for the purpose of complying with
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and are not
intended to be a complete presentation of the revenues and expenses of the
Acquired Properties.
In our opinion, the statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the operating revenues and direct operating expenses of the
Acquired Properties for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Fort Worth, Texas
September 3, 1999
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PRODUCING PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
FROM PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES USA, INC.
STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Crude sales ..................... $ 30,576,824 $ 49,697,127 $ 49,728,421
Natural gas sales ............... 48,485,086 74,836,148 67,395,820
Natural gas liquids
sales ........................ 5,493,151 3,477,148 720,329
------------ ------------ ------------
84,555,061 128,010,423 117,844,570
Direct operating expenses:
Lease operating
expenses ..................... 18,318,306 22,561,641 15,295,109
Oil and gas production
taxes ........................ 8,685,884 11,293,089 9,975,825
------------ ------------ ------------
27,004,190 33,854,730 25,270,934
------------ ------------ ------------
Revenues in excess of
direct operating
expenses ........................ $ 57,550,871 $ 94,155,693 $ 92,573,636
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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PRODUCING PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
FROM PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES USA, INC.
NOTES TO STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Pursuant to the terms of a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated May 16, 1999 and
effective as of July 1, 1999, Prize Energy Corp. (the Company) completed the
acquisition of interests in certain oil and gas producing properties (Acquired
Properties), primarily located in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma from Pioneer
Natural Resources USA, Inc. (Pioneer), for a total of $242 million, including
transaction costs, payable in cash and 6% convertible preferred stock.
The oil and gas revenues and direct operating expenses presented herein relate
only to the interests in the Acquired Properties and do not represent all of the
oil and gas operations of Pioneer. Oil and gas revenues of the Acquired
Properties are recorded on the entitlements method. Direct operating expenses
include all costs incurred which are necessary for the production, marketing and
distribution of the products produced from the subject properties including,
without limitation, costs and expenses of field separation; treatment;
dehydration; direct overhead charges (other than costs associated with general
corporate activities); pumper, roustabout and field supervision labor; meter
calibrations; engineering supervision charges; fuel and electricity; valves,
connections and other minor equipment repair; oil and lubricants; major repairs;
rental tools and equipment; pipe inspection; trucking; reservoir testing;
pressure testing; well plugging; site remediation; operator bonding; insurance
charges; salt water disposal; water injection and pressure maintenance; gas
compression; hot oil and hot water treatments; filing fees; make-up water
purchases; electrician charges; mud and chemicals; pulling and workover units;
other miscellaneous supplies and services; and severance, ad valorem and other
production related taxes and charges. In addition, lease operating expenses are
net of gas plant processing fees and oil and gas production taxes include
production and severance taxes and ad valorem taxes associated with the
properties. Direct operating expenses do not include charges for depletion,
depreciation, amortization and abandonment; federal and state income taxes;
interest; or corporate general and administrative expenses. The oil and gas
revenues and direct operating expenses for the periods presented may not be
indicative of the results of future operations of the properties acquired.
2. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Effective July 1, 1999, the Company sold certain mineral interests included in
the properties purchased from Pioneer to Blackstone Minerals Co., LP for $32
million. The revenues and direct operating expenses associated with these
properties included in the Statements of Revenues and Direct Operating Expenses
were as follows:
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PRODUCING PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
FROM PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES USA, INC.
NOTES TO STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES (CONT'D)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues .......................... $5,136,967 $7,189,442 $8,578,608
Direct operating expenses ......... 793,131 1,115,379 1,037,518
---------- ---------- ----------
Revenues in excess of
direct operating expenses ......... $4,343,836 $6,074,063 $7,541,090
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
3. SUPPLEMENTAL OIL AND GAS RESERVE AND STANDARDIZED MEASURE INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
Estimated quantities of proved net reserves include only those quantities
that can be expected to be commercially recoverable at prices and costs in
effect at the effective date of the acquisition, under existing regulatory
practices and with conventional equipment and operating methods. Proved
developed reserves represent only those reserves expected to be recovered
through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. Proved
undeveloped reserves include those reserves expected to be recovered from new
wells on undrilled acreage or from existing wells on which a relatively major
expenditure is required for recompletion.
Oil and gas reserve quantity estimates are subject to numerous uncertainties
inherent in the estimation of quantities of proved reserves and in the
projection of future rates of production and the timing of development
expenditures. The accuracy of such estimates is a function of the quality of
available data and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment.
Results of subsequent drilling, testing and production may cause either upward
or downward revision of previous estimates. Further, the volumes considered to
be commercially recoverable fluctuate with changes in prices and operating
costs. The Company emphasizes that reserve estimates are inherently imprecise
and that estimates of new discoveries are more imprecise than those of currently
producing oil and gas properties. Accordingly, these estimates are expected to
change as additional information becomes available in the future.
The following tables present the proved oil and gas reserves of the Acquired
Properties and a rollforward of the changes in proved reserves for 1998, 1997
and 1996. Because reserve data prior to December 31, 1998 is not available,
these tables assume that the only change in reserve quantities was due to
production.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF PROVED RESERVES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998
--------------------------------------
OIL & NGLS GAS
(Bbl) (Mcf) BOE
---------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Proved reserves ................... 26,051,394 224,026,656 63,389,170
Proved developed reserves ......... 23,136,377 193,193,545 55,335,301
Proved undeveloped reserves ....... 2,915,017 30,833,111 8,053,869
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OIL & NGLS GAS
(Bbl) (Mcf) BOE
---------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1998 .......... 29,185,695 248,955,853 70,678,337
Production ........................ 3,134,301 24,929,197 7,289,167
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 1998 ........ 26,051,394 224,026,656 63,389,170
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
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PRODUCING PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
FROM PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES USA, INC.
NOTES TO STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES (CONT'D)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997
--------------------------------------
OIL & NGLS GAS
(Bbl) (Mcf) BOE
---------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Proved reserves ................... 29,185,695 248,955,853 70,678,337
Proved developed reserves ......... 25,916,897 214,699,528 61,700,152
Proved undeveloped reserves ....... 3,268,798 34,256,325 8,978,185
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OIL & NGLS GAS
(Bbl) (Mcf) BOE
---------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1997 .......... 32,097,153 280,688,539 78,878,576
Production ........................ 2,911,458 31,732,686 8,200,239
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 1997 ........ 29,185,695 248,955,853 70,678,337
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996
--------------------------------------
OIL & NGLS GAS
(Bbl) (Mcf) BOE
---------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Proved reserves ................... 32,097,153 280,688,539 78,878,576
Proved developed reserves ......... 28,301,902 241,166,669 68,496,347
Proved undeveloped reserves ....... 3,795,251 39,521,870 10,382,229
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OIL & NGLS GAS
(Bbl) (Mcf) BOE
---------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1996 .......... 34,598,742 311,013,588 86,435,003
Production ........................ 2,501,589 30,325,049 7,556,427
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 1996 ........ 32,097,153 280,688,539 78,878,576
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The following tables are a summary of the standardized measure of discounted
future net cash flows related to the proved oil and gas reserves of the Acquired
Properties and a rollforward of the standardized measure for 1998, 1997 and
1996. Similar to the preceding tables on reserve quantities, because reserve
data prior to December 31, 1998 is not available, the tables assume that the
only change in reserve quantities was due to production. For these calculations,
estimated future cash flows from the future production of proved reserves were
computed using oil and gas prices as of the end of each year. The estimates for
1997 and 1996 cash flows also assume that differentials between published
prices, development and production costs and decline curve estimates are
consistent with these estimates as of December 31, 1998. Future development and
production costs attributable to proved reserves were estimated assuming that
conditions existing in 1998 would continue over the economic life of the
properties, and costs were not escalated for the future. The Acquired Properties
are not a separate tax paying entity. Accordingly, the standardized measure of
discounted future net cash flows from proved reserves is presented before
deduction of federal income taxes. The information presented below should not be
viewed as an estimate of the fair value of the acquired interests, nor should it
be considered indicative of any future trends.
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PRODUCING PROPERTIES ACQUIRED BY PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
FROM PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES USA, INC.
NOTES TO STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES (CONT'D)
STANDARDIZED MEASURE OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997 1996
--------------- --------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Future cash inflows .............................. $ 621,543,244 $ 903,476,000 $ 1,299,819,214
Future production and development costs .......... (267,522,684) (287,390,214) (309,018,817)
Discounts of future net cash flows at 10%
per annum ....................................... (154,852,977) (270,121,156) (454,194,337)
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Standardized measure of discounted future
net cash flows .................................. $ 199,167,583 $ 345,964,630 $ 536,606,060
=============== =============== ===============
Standardized measure of discounted future
net cash flows, beginning of year ............... $ 345,964,430 $ 536,606,060 $ 566,261,726
Oil and gas sales net of production costs ........ (57,550,871) (94,155,693) (92,573,636)
Development costs, accretion of discount,
etc ............................................ (89,245,976) (96,485,737) 62,917,970
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Standardized measure of discounted future
net cash flows, end of year ..................... $ 199,167,583 $ 345,964,630 $ 536,606,060
=============== =============== ===============
</TABLE>
The weighted-average prices of oil and gas at December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996
used in the calculation of the Standardized Measure were $9.63, $15.18 and
$23.46 per barrel, respectively, for oil, $6.52, $10.32 and $15.95 per barrel,
respectively, for NGL's, and $1.76, $2.06 and $2.28 per MCF, respectively, for
gas.
Development costs for the year ended December 31, 1998 were $21,138,128.
Exploration costs and incremental general and administrative costs were
insignificant for all periods presented.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors of Vista Energy Resources, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Vista Energy
Resources, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and
the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Vista Energy Resources, Inc. as
of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of its operations and cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999, in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas
February 16, 2000
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VISTA ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
1999 1998
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 454,890 $ --
Accounts receivable:
Oil and gas sales 2,654,005 1,498,727
Trade 560,521 900,401
Other 315,143 262,218
------------ ------------
Total current assets 3,984,559 2,661,346
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Oil and gas properties, based on successful efforts accounting 94,965,190 86,970,665
Other 596,807 529,771
------------ ------------
95,561,997 87,500,436
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (35,618,237) (30,956,448)
------------ ------------
Property and equipment, net 59,943,760 56,543,988
OTHER ASSETS 829,215 537,983
------------ ------------
Total Assets $ 64,757,534 $ 59,743,317
============ ============
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 4,671,916 2,829,495
Accrued expenses 499,145 259,117
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 5,171,061 3,088,612
LONG-TERM DEBT 53,000,000 50,730,894
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY 1,003,000 350,000
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 205,116 205,116
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share;
Authorized - 7,142,857 shares; 2,339,090 issued and
2,338,190 outstanding at December 31, 1999;
2,339,090 issued and 2,330,334 outstanding at
December 31, 1998; 163,736 163,736
Treasury Stock - 900 and 8,756 shares at December 31,
1999 and 1998, respectively (21,798) (212,070)
Additional paid in capital 24,983,937 25,071,099
Retained earnings (deficit) (19,747,518) (19,654,070)
------------ ------------
Total stockholders' equity 5,378,357 5,368,695
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 64,757,534 $ 59,743,317
============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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VISTA ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Oil and gas sales $ 18,754,647 $ 8,737,056 $ 8,874,961
------------ ------------ ------------
Total revenues 18,754,647 8,737,056 8,874,961
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Lease Operating 6,676,143 4,398,384 3,688,695
Exploration Costs 52,850 32,077 97,211
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 4,777,352 3,014,707 2,169,098
Impairment of oil and gas properties -- 24,849,632 --
General and administrative 2,764,596 1,743,814 987,020
Amortization of Unit Option Awards -- 4,262,089 315,518
------------ ------------ ------------
Total costs and expenses 14,270,941 38,300,703 7,257,542
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating income (loss) 4,483,706 (29,563,647) 1,617,419
Gain (loss) on sale of property 146,231 (317,293) (87,678)
Interest income 12,112 5,833 --
Interest expense (4,144,392) (1,597,350) (1,048,009)
Other income 61,895 111,745 115,949
------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES 559,552 (31,360,712) 597,681
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current -- -- N/A
Deferred 653,000 (6,560,351) N/A
------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (93,448) $ 24,800,361) $ 597,681
============ ============ ============
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic $ (.04) $ (13.68) $ .34
Diluted (.04) (13.68) .34
============ ============ ============
Actual Net Income (Loss) $ (93,448) $(24,800,361) $ 597,681
Pro Forma tax expense N/A N/A 211,720
------------ ------------ ------------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (93,448) $(24,800,361) $ 385,961
============ ============ ============
Pro Forma earnings (loss) per share
Basic $ (.04) $ (13.68) $ .22
Diluted $ (.04) $ (13.68) $ .22
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Note 10) 2,332,298 1,812,473 1,750,501
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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VISTA ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock Additional Total
---------------------- Treasury Paid in Retained Partners' Stockholders'
Shares Amount Stock Capital Deficit Equity Equity
----------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE at December 31, 1996 -- -- -- -- -- 6,783,453 6,783,453
Unit option awards -- -- -- -- -- 315,518 315,518
Net income -- -- -- -- -- 597,681 597,681
----------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------
BALANCE at December 31, 1997 -- -- -- -- -- 7,696,652 7,696,652
Net loss through October 28, 1998 -- -- -- -- -- (5,146,291) (5,146,291)
Midland Merger 2,339,090 163,736 (212,070) 25,071,099 -- (6,812,450) 18,210,315
Unit option awards -- -- -- -- -- 4,262,089 4,262,089
Net loss subsequent to
Midland Merger -- -- -- -- (19,654,070) -- (19,654,070)
----------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------
BALANCE at December 31, 1998 2,339,090 163,736 (212,070) 25,071,099 (19,654,070) -- 5,368,695
Reissuance of treasury stock -- -- 190,272 (87,162) -- -- 103,110
Net Loss -- -- -- -- (93,448) -- (93,448)
----------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------
BALANCE at December 31, 1999 2,339,090 $ 163,736 $ (21,798) $ 24,983,937 $(19,747,518) $ -- $ 5,378,357
=========== ========= ============ ============ ============ =========== ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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VISTA ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
----------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) ....................................................... $ (93,448) $(24,800,361) $ 597,681
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to cash provided by operating activities:
Impairment of oil and gas properties .................................. -- 24,849,632 --
Depreciation, depletion and amortization .............................. 4,777,352 3,014,707 2,169,098
Provision for income taxes ............................................ 653,000 (6,560,351) --
Treasury stock issued for compensation ................................ 103,110 -- --
Amortization of unit option awards .................................... -- 4,262,089 315,518
Exploration cost ...................................................... 15,000 32,077 97,211
(Gain) loss on sale of property ....................................... (146,231) 317,293 87,678
Changes in working capital
Increase in Accounts Receivable ..................................... (815,399) (649,975) (365,595)
Increase in other current assets .................................... (52,925) (178,699) (10,594)
Increase in other non-current assets ................................ (406,794) (391,100) (95,828)
(Decrease) increase in Accounts Payable and accrued expenses ........ 1,842,421 (520,550) 578,641
(Decrease) increase in other non-current liabilities ................ 240,028 (30,395) --
----------- ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities ............... 6,116,114 (655,633) 3,373,810
----------- ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property and equipment ..................................... (8,265,549) (22,805,360) (13,038,815)
Proceeds from sales of property and
Equipment ............................................................. 335,219 548,364 390,000
----------- ------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities ............................. (7,930,330) (22,256,996) (12,648,815)
----------- ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment of borrowings ................................................... (1,030,894) (31,446,022) (418,649)
Proceeds from issuance of debt .......................................... 3,300,000 53,831,522 9,703,572
----------- ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by financing activities ......................... 2,269,106 22,385,500 9,284,923
----------- ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS ............................................................. 454,890 (527,129) 9,918
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of period ..................................................... -- 527,179 517,211
----------- ------------ ------------
End of period ........................................................... $ 454,890 $ -- $ 527,129
=========== ============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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VISTA ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION:
Vista Energy Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Vista" or the
"Company") is a Delaware corporation whose common stock is listed and traded on
the American Stock Exchange. The Company was incorporated in May 1998 for the
purpose of continuing and consolidating the operations of Vista Resources
Partners, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (the "Vista Partnership"), and
Midland Resources, Inc., a publicly traded Texas corporation ("Midland
Resources"). The merger of the Vista Partnership and Midland Resources (the
"Midland Merger") was completed on October 28, 1998. The Company is an
independent oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration,
production and development of oil and natural gas primarily in the Permian Basin
of West Texas, Southeastern New Mexico and the onshore Gulf Coast region of
South Texas.
Vista Resources I, Inc., a Texas corporation (the "General Partner"), now a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, serves as the sole general partner of
the Vista Partnership. Vista Resources, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company ("Vista Resources"), currently serves as the operator of properties in
which the Company or its subsidiaries acquires or otherwise owns operating
working interests.
On October 28, 1998, pursuant to the terms of an Exchange Agreement dated June
15, 1998 (the "Exchange Agreement"), the Company acquired all of the outstanding
partnership interests of the Vista Partnership and all of the outstanding shares
of common stock of the General Partner in exchange for shares of Common Stock of
the Company (the "Conversion"). The Conversion was accounted for as a transfer
of assets and liabilities between affiliates under common control and resulted
in no change in carrying values of these assets and liabilities. The Conversion
and other transactions contemplated by the Exchange Agreement were consummated
immediately prior to the closing of the Midland Merger. As a result of the
Conversion and the Midland Merger, security holders of Midland Resources
acquired 638,589 shares (after giving effect to the 1 for 7 reverse stock split
in conjunction with the Prize merger) or 27.3 percent of the outstanding "Common
Stock" of the Company, and security holders of the Vista Partnership acquired
1,700,501 shares of Common Stock, or 72.7 percent. Accordingly, the accompanying
financial statements include the results of operations of the Company and
Midland Resources since October 28, 1998, and the results of the Vista
Partnership prior to that date.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
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the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include financial statements
of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Midland Resources,
the General Partner, Vista Resources and Vista Resources Partners, L.P. All
significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in
preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
All highly-liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less
are considered to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
Trade receivables represent billings to other working interest owners for their
share of costs on wells for which the Company serves as the operator.
Oil and Gas Properties
The Company follows the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and
gas properties whereby costs of productive wells, developmental dry holes and
productive leases are capitalized and amortized on a unit-of-production basis
over the respective properties' remaining proved reserves. Amortization of
capitalized costs of oil and gas properties is provided on a
property-by-property basis. Gains or losses are recorded on the sale of oil and
gas properties if the entire amortization base is sold.
Leasehold costs are capitalized when incurred. Unproved oil and gas properties
with significant acquisition costs are periodically assessed and any impairment
in value is charged to exploration costs. The costs of unproved properties which
are not individually significant are assessed periodically in the aggregate
based on historical experience, and any impairment in value is charged to
exploration costs. The costs of unproved properties which are determined to be
productive are transferred to proved oil and gas properties.
Exploration costs, such as geological and geophysical expenses and annual delay
rentals, are charged to expense as incurred. Exploratory drilling costs, if any,
including the costs, if any, of stratigraphic test wells, are initially
capitalized but charged to expense if and when the well is determined to be
unsuccessful or one year has passed, whichever comes first.
Impairment of Oil and Gas Properties
The Company has adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS 121"), "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and
for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." SFAS 121 requires that proved oil and
gas properties be assessed for an impairment in their carrying value whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that such carrying value may not be
recoverable. SFAS 121 requires that this assessment be
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performed by comparing the undiscounted future net cash flows and net carrying
value of oil and gas properties. This assessment must generally be performed on
a property-by-property basis. No impairment was recognized by the Company for
the year ended December 31, 1999. For the year ended December 31, 1998, the
Company recognized an impairment of its oil and gas properties in the amount of
$24.8 million due to the significant decline in oil and gas commodity prices
realized during 1998, coupled with the effect of applying purchase accounting to
the Midland Merger. No such impairment of the carrying value of oil and gas
properties was required in 1997.
SFAS 121 requires that future revenue from the Company's oil and gas production
be estimated at prices at which management expects such products will be sold.
In evaluating its oil and gas properties for impairment at December 31, 1999,
management has estimated such future product prices at levels which it believes
are reasonable and supportable. Any downward revisions to management's estimates
of product prices could result in additional impairments of its oil and gas
properties in future periods.
Other Property and Equipment
Other property and equipment are comprised of furniture, office equipment,
fixtures and automobiles. These items are amortized on a straight-line basis
over their estimated useful lives, which range from five to seven years.
Other Assets
Other assets are primarily comprised of deferred debt issuance costs and are
presented net of accumulated amortization in the financial statements. For the
year ended December 31, 1998, the Company expensed all previously capitalized
organization costs and the debt issuance costs associated with its former bank
financing with Union Bank of California in accordance with SOP 98-5, "Reporting
on the Costs of Start-Up Activities" totaling $0.6 million. Deferred debt
issuance costs associated with the existing BankBoston, N.A. ("BankBoston")
credit facility of $.6 million and $.4 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively, are being amortized over the life of the related debt agreements.
Revenue Recognition Policy
Revenues are recorded when products have been delivered and services have been
performed. The Company uses the sales method to account for gas imbalances.
Under this method, revenue is recognized based on the cash received rather than
the Company's proportionate share of gas produced. The Company's imbalances at
year ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 were not significant.
Income Taxes
Prior to the Conversion, the results of operations of the Company were included
in the tax returns of its owners. As a result, tax strategies were implemented
that are not necessarily reflective of strategies the Company would have
implemented as a taxable entity. In addition, the tax net operating losses
generated by the Company during the period from its inception,
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September 21, 1995, to the date of the Conversion, October 28, 1998, will not be
available to the Company to offset future taxable income as such benefit accrued
to the owners.
In conjunction with the Conversion, the Company adopted SFAS 109, "Accounting
for Income Taxes." Under this method of accounting for income taxes, deferred
tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences
attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of
existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to
taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to
be recovered or settled. Under SFAS 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and
liabilities of a change in enacted tax rates is recognized in income in the
period that includes the enactment date. SFAS 109 requires that the net deferred
tax liabilities of the Company on the date of the Conversion be recognized as a
component of income tax expense. The Company recognized approximately $2.6
million in deferred tax liabilities and income tax expense as of the date of the
Conversion.
Upon the Conversion, the Company became taxable as a corporation. Pro forma
income tax information presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations, reflects the income tax expense (benefit) and net income (loss) as
if all Vista Partnership income had been subject to corporate federal income
tax, exclusive of the effects of recording the Company's net deferred tax
liabilities upon the Conversion.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest for the year ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was
$4.1 million, $1.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively. No amounts have been
paid for income taxes.
Financial Instruments
The Company uses derivatives on a limited basis to hedge against interest rate
and product prices risks, as opposed to their use for trading purposes. The
Company's policy is to ensure that a correlation exists between the financial
instruments and the Company's pricing in its sales contracts prior to entering
into such contracts. Gains and losses on commodity futures contracts and other
price risk management instruments are recognized in oil and natural gas revenues
when the hedged transaction occurs. Cash flows related to derivative
transactions are included in operating activities.
Accounting for Stock Options
Upon the Conversion, the Company adopted the provisions of Account Principles
Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"). In
accordance with APB 25, no compensation will be recorded for stock options or
other stock-based awards that are granted with an exercise price equal to or
above the common stock price on the date of the grant. The Company will,
however, follow the disclosure requirements of SFAS 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation" which requires the Company to present pro forma
disclosures of net income and earnings per share as if compensation expense was
recognized for employee stock options.
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Credit and Performance Risks
Credit risk is the risk of loss as a result of nonperformance by financial
counterparties of their contractual obligations. Because the loss can occur at
some point in the future, a potential exposure is added to current replacement
value to arrive at a total expected credit exposure. Performance risk results
when a counterparty fails to fulfill its contractual obligation such as
commodity pricing or volume commitments. Typically these risk obligations are
defined within the trading agreements. The Company believes these credit and
performance risks are negligible.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of the Company's cash and cash equivalents approximates
their fair value of those instruments due to their short maturity. The fair
value of the Company's long-term debt is based on the current rates offered to
the Company for debt with the same remaining maturity. The Company believes the
fair value of its long-term debt approximates its carrying value due to its
variable interest rate.
Reverse Stock Split
Effective as of February 8, 2000, the Company's stockholders approved a
one-for-seven reverse stock split. All earnings per share and share amounts in
these financial statements have been restated for all periods presented to
reflect the reverse stock split.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 130,
"Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS 130 establishes standards for reporting
and displaying of comprehensive income and its components (revenue, expenses,
gains and losses) in a full set of general-purpose financial statements. For the
years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company reported no
differences between comprehensive income (loss) and net income (loss).
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS 131,"Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information," which requires reporting of financial and
descriptive information about a company's reportable operating segments. The
Company has identified only one operating segment, which is the exploration and
production of oil and gas.
In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement of SFAS 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which is required to be adopted for fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS 133 requires that derivatives be
reported on the balance sheet at fair value and, if the derivative is not
designated as a hedging instrument, changes in fair value must be recognized in
earnings in the period of change. If the derivative is designated as a hedge,
and to the extent such hedge is determined to be effective, changes in fair
value are either offset by the change in fair value of the hedged asset or
liability (if applicable) or reported as a component of other comprehensive
income in the period of change, and subsequently recognized in earnings when the
offsetting hedged transaction occurs. The definition of derivatives has also
been expanded to include contracts that require physical delivery of oil and gas
if the contract allows for net cash settlement. The Company primarily uses
derivatives to hedge product price and
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interest rate risks. These derivatives are recorded at cost, and gains and
losses on such derivatives are reported when the hedged transaction occurs.
Accordingly, adoption of SFAS 133 will have an impact on the reported financial
position of the Company, and although such impact has not been determined, it is
currently not believed to be material. Adoption of SFAS 133 should have no
significant impact on reported earnings, but could materially affect
comprehensive income.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior periods' financial statements have been
reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
3. SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITIONS OF OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES AND OTHER ASSETS:
1999 Acquisitions
The Company made no material asset acquisitions during 1999.
1998 Acquisitions
On October 28, 1998, the Company completed the Conversion and the Midland Merger
(see Note 1). The Company issued 638,589 shares of common stock and 165,896
warrants with an exercise price of $28.00 per share to the Midland Resources
shareholders and warrant holders and assumed 261,800 Midland Resources employee
options (which expired without exercise in February 1999). The Company also
assumed 2,522,670 Midland Resources warrants to effect the Midland Merger. In
connection with the Midland Merger, the Company issued 1,700,501 shares of
common stock and 8,563,028 warrants with an exercise price of $28.00 per share
to the Vista Partnership's existing partners so that the security holders of the
Vista Partnership would own 72.7 percent of the Company's outstanding stock and
warrants. The estimated value recorded for the consideration paid to the Midland
Resources shareholders was based on the market value of the Midland Resources
securities at the announcement of the Midland Merger on May 26, 1998. The
allocation of the purchase price for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed
was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Working capital $ (895,132)
Oil and gas properties $ 37,296,391
Debt assumed $ (10,445,394)
Deferred income taxes $ (6,910,351)
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Purchase Price $ 19,045,514
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</TABLE>
From the announcement of the Midland Merger in May 1998 to the closing in
October 1998, the trading price of the Midland Resources common stock declined.
In addition, oil prices decreased significantly from May 1998 to December 1998.
Accordingly, at December 31, 1998 the Company recorded a significant impairment
charge to the allocated value of oil and gas properties recorded in purchase
accounting for the Midland Merger. The total impairment recognized related to
the properties acquired from Midland Resources was approximately $22.2 million.
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On December 18, 1998 (effective date of October 1, 1998), the Company acquired
working interests ranging from 65 percent to 85 percent in a group of oil and
gas producing leases from IP Petroleum Company, Inc. and certain of its working
interest partners. These leases are located primarily in the War-Wink area of
Ward and Winkler Counties, Texas, and the interests were acquired for a purchase
price of $19.1 million (the "IP Acquisition"). Collectively, the Midland Merger
and the IP Acquisition are referred to herein as the "1998 Acquisitions."
Pro Forma Condensed Statements of Operations
The following unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations
for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 give effect to the 1998 and 1997
Acquisitions as if the acquisitions had been consummated at January 1, 1998 and
1997. The unaudited pro forma data is presented for illustrative purposes only
and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have
occurred had the transactions been consummated at the dates indicated, nor are
they necessarily indicative of future operating results.
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Total revenues $ 17,201,844 $ 25,366,211
Net income (loss) (25,583,668) 2,548,993
Basic income (loss) per share (10.99) .16
Diluted net income (loss) per share (10.99) .16
</TABLE>
1997 Acquisitions
In addition to acquiring various additional small working interests and
overriding royalty interests in properties already owned and operated by the
Company, the Company closed two significant producing property acquisitions in
1997 (collectively, the "1997 Acquisitions"). In May 1997, the Company acquired
all of the interests of Coastal Oil and Gas Corporation in three producing
leases located in the Howard Glasscock Field, Howard County, Texas, for a net
purchase price of $1.1 million. The interests acquired were attributable to
leases in which the Company already owned interests and which were operated by
the Company.
Effective as of July 1, 1997, the Company acquired substantially all of the
producing oil and gas properties (representing working interests ranging from 25
percent to 100 percent in approximately 44 wells located in West Texas, South
Texas, East Texas and Southeastern New Mexico) from E.G. Operating, a division
of FGL, Inc., for a net purchase price of $6.1 million. All of the Company's
1997 acquisitions were funded through a combination of proceeds from long-term
borrowings and cash provided by operating activities.
All of the acquisitions described above (1998 and 1997) were accounted for using
the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, results of operations from these
acquisitions are included in
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the accompanying financial statements only as of the closing dates for each of
the acquisitions involved.
4. SALE OF OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES:
During 1999, the Company sold certain oil and gas properties for a total net
consideration of $.3 million, which resulted in a recognized gain of $.1
million. During 1998, the Company sold certain oil and gas properties for a
total net consideration of $0.5 million, which resulted in a recognized loss of
$0.3 million. During 1997, the Company sold certain oil and gas properties for a
total net consideration of $0.4 million, which resulted in a recognized loss of
$0.1 million. All of the properties sold in 1999, 1998 and 1997 were lower-end,
non-strategic, producing oil and gas leases located primarily in the Permian
Basin of West Texas.
5. OIL AND GAS PRODUCING ACTIVITIES:
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the aggregate
capitalized costs of oil and gas properties:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Proved properties ................................ $ 93,368,275 $ 86,142,634
Unproved properties .............................. 1,596,915 828,031
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and
Amortization ................................ (35,438,170) (30,850,079)
------------ ------------
Net Capitalized Costs ....... $ 59,527,020 $ 56,120,586
============ ============
</TABLE>
The following table sets forth certain information regarding costs incurred in
connection with the Company's oil and gas producing activities:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Property acquisitions:
Proved properties ............ $ 3,019,815 $53,822,839 $ 7,217,464
Unproved properties .......... 895,955 681,665 19,295
Development costs ............ 4,076,436 603,396 5,381,429
Exploration costs ............ 52,850 32,077 176,792
----------- ----------- -----------
$ 8,045,056 $57,139,977 $12,794,980
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</TABLE>
6. LONG-TERM DEBT:
As of December 31, 1999, $53.0 million was outstanding under a $100 million
revolving Credit Agreement dated December 18, 1998, and accompanying note (the
"Credit Facility") with BankBoston subject to a borrowing base, which is
redetermined on a semi-annual basis. The borrowing base at December 31, 1999 was
$55 million. The next scheduled borrowing base redetermination is scheduled for
February 28, 2000. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are to be used for the
acquisition and development of oil and gas properties and for other Company
purposes.
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The Company has two options with respect to interest rate elections on
borrowings under the Credit Facility. The Company may either elect an interest
rate equal to (i) the Alternate Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin ("Prime
Basis") or (ii) a Eurodollar rate (i.e., London Interbank Offered Rate) plus the
Applicable Margin ("LIBOR Basis"). The Applicable Margin (as defined in the
Credit Facility) will be adjusted for Borrowing Base usage. The LIBOR Basis
option provides for one-, two-, three-, six- and twelve- month interest periods.
At December 31, 1999, the effective interest rate on the amount outstanding was
8.98 percent.
Unless otherwise extended by BankBoston, the Credit Facility converts to a
three-year fully amortizing term loan at December 15, 2001.
The obligations of the Company under the Credit Facility are secured by a first
lien deed of trust on the Company's interests in certain of its oil and gas
properties.
The Credit Facility contains two financial covenants including a minimum current
ratio, including available borrowings, of 1:1 and an interest coverage to EBITDA
test (2.0 to 1.0 for the four-fiscal quarter period ending December 31, 1998;
2.25 to 1.0 for the four-fiscal quarter period ending March 31, 1999; and 2.5 to
1.0 for each four-fiscal quarter period thereafter). The Credit Facility also
includes covenants which, among other things, restrict the incurrence of
additional indebtedness and the sale or acquisition of oil and gas properties
above certain levels without the consent of the lender.
Effective as of December 23, 1997, the Company entered into an interest rate
swap accounted for as a hedge with any realized gains or losses appropriately
recorded as interest expense (See Note 12 for further discussion of hedge
accounting). The swap consists of a $10 million notional amount of indebtedness
at a fixed swap rate of 6.02 percent three-month LIBOR for the Company.
Effective as of January 1, 1999, this interest rate swap was assigned to
BankBoston. In conjunction with such assignment the terms of the swap were
modified to reduce the fixed swap rate from 6.02 percent to 5.65 percent and to
provide for the right of BankBoston, at its option, to extend the term of the
swap until December 23, 2000. BankBoston elected not to extend the term of the
swap. Accordingly, the swap terminated on December 23, 1999.
The aggregate maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 1999, are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
2000 $ 0
2001 0
2002 17,666,667
2003 17,666,667
2004 17,666,666
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Totals $ 53,000,000
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</TABLE>
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7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:
Stock Option Plan
In October 1998, the Company adopted its 1998 Key Employee Stock Option Plan
(the "1998 Plan") for key employees of the Company. Under the 1998 Plan, options
to acquire up to 128,571 shares of common stock of the Company may be granted
and outstanding at any given time. The specific terms of grant and exercise are
determinable by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the
Company. No options were issued in 1998 or 1999. The exercise price for the
options must not be less than the fair market value per common share at the date
of grant. The options vest over a three-year period (33 percent, 66 percent and
100 percent) and expire five years from the date of grant.
Prior Vista Partnership Option Plan
Effective September 26, 1995, the board of directors of the General Partner of
the Vista Partnership adopted an original Option Plan (the "Plan") for certain
officers and employees of the Vista Partnership and its affiliates. The Plan
authorizes the grant of options to acquire units of limited partnership
interests in the Vista Partnership ("Units"). Effective April 1, 1997, the board
of directors of the General Partner of the Vista Partnership amended and
restated the Plan in order to provide for additional options to be added to the
Plan (the "Amended Plan"). As of December 31, 1997, the Amended Plan provided
for future awards of options of up to 165,000 Units.
The Amended Plan provided for the issuance of 1,580,321 options in six separate
series with an initial exercise price of $1 (series A-D or "$1 options") and $2
(series E-F or "$2 options") which were to be increased 10 percent per annum
from the initial plan adoption date of September 26, 1995, for the $1 options
and April 1, 1997, for the $2 options. Option A series, covering 550,358 units,
was to vest at a rate of one-third of the options at each of the dates of April
1, 1998, 1999 and 2000. Option B, C, D and E series were to vest on the dates
that the board determines that the current value of partnership units had
increased by a factor of 3, 4, 5 and 6, respectively, or on the date that such
per unit amounts of cash or other assets have been or are authorized to be
distributed to the partners. Option B, C, D and E series covered 152,877;
159,826; 167,260 and 350,000 units, respectively.
Prior to the closing of the Midland Merger, all options under the Amended Plan
vested and such options were exercised by the option holders. At the closing of
the Midland Merger, the Units issued as a result of the exercise of the options
were exchanged for shares of Common Stock of the Company pursuant to the
Exchange Agreement (See Note 1). Accordingly, the Amended Plan was terminated
effective with the closing of the Midland Merger.
Prior to the closing of the Midland Merger, the Company accounted for the Units
issued under the Amended Plan under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Based on an estimated fair value of
$2 per unit, the Company recorded a noncash charge for the expected value of the
vested $1 options in the amount of $0.3 million for the year ended December 31,
1997. As a result of the exercise of the options, the exchange of the Units
received pursuant to such exercise under the Exchange Agreement and the
termination of the Amended Plan, the Company recorded a noncash charge in the
amount of $4.3 million for
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the year ended December 31, 1998. Had compensation cost for the Amended Plan
been determined consistent with SFAS 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," the Company would not have reported any compensation cost related
to the Amended Plan for any periods presented in the accompanying Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
401(k) Savings
The Company has a 401(k) profit sharing and savings plan (the "401(k) Plan").
The initial plan was established by Midland Resources, however; upon closing of
the Midland Merger, the Company adopted the 401(k) Plan. Eligible employees may
make voluntary contributions to the 401(k) Plan. The amount contributed by the
employees to the 401(k) Plan are limited as specified by the 401(k) Plan. The
Company may, at its discretion, make additional contributions to the 401(k)
Plan. The Company has historically made a profit sharing contribution to the
401(k) Plan in an amount equal to the employees contribution up to 3 percent of
the employees gross salary. The Company incurred costs of $40,884, $24,086 and
$18,515 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively, with respect to its defined
contribution plan.
Treasury Stock
Under its 1999 Restricted Stock Plan, the Company issued 54,992 shares of Common
Stock (7,856 shares after giving effect to a one-for-seven reverse stock split)
to certain employees. The issuance of such stock was recorded as compensation
expense at the market price of the stock at the time of issuance which was
$103,110.
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
The Company leases 10,963 square feet of office space at 550 West Texas Avenue,
Suite 700 Midland, Texas from Fasken Center, Ltd. under an office lease dated
October 10, 1996 (as amended from time to time, the "Lease"). The Lease is a
non-cancelable operating office lease containing standard and customary lease
provisions and runs from January 1, 1997, through August 31, 2002. The annual
rental payments due under the Lease are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD AMOUNT
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<S> <C>
September 1, 1999-- August 31, 2000 86,676
September 1, 2000-- August 31, 2001 86,676
September 1, 2001-- August 31, 2002 86,676
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$ 260,028
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</TABLE>
The Company also has office space leased at 616 F. M. 1960 West, Suite 600,
Houston, Texas 77090. This lease space is space previously leased by Midland
Resources. The Company has sublet its space in Houston since it conducts no
operations in the Houston area. This lease expires in 2002.
Litigation
The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various other lawsuits and
certain governmental proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business.
Company management and
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legal counsel do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these claims will
have a material effect on the Company's financial position or the results of its
operations.
9. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS:
The Company's revenues are derived principally from uncollateralized sales to
customers in the oil and gas industry. The concentration of credit risk in a
single industry affects the Company's overall exposure to credit risk because
customers may be significantly affected by changes in economic and other
conditions. In addition, the Company sells a significant portion of its oil and
natural gas revenue each year to a few customers. Oil and gas sales to two
purchasers in 1999 were approximately 11 percent and 15 percent of total 1999
oil and gas revenues. Oil and gas sales to three purchasers in 1998 were
approximately 10 percent, 14 percent and 18 percent of total 1998 oil and gas
revenues. Oil sales to three purchasers in 1997 were approximately 20 percent,
19 percent and 18 percent of total 1997 oil and gas revenues.
Management does not believe that the loss of any one customer would have a
significant impact on the Company's results of operations.
10. EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Effective December 31, 1997, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS 128,
"Earnings Per Share", which prescribes standards for computing and presenting
earnings per share ("EPS") and supersedes APB Opinion 15, "Earnings Per Share."
The computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were identical
for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 due to the following:
Options to purchase 37,408 shares of common stock were outstanding since October
28, 1998, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the
options' exercise price was greater than the average market price of the Common
Stock. All outstanding options expired in February 1999.
Warrants to purchase 1,783,724 shares of Common Stock were not included in the
computation of EPS as the Company's common stock market price did not exceed the
exercise price of $28.00 per share and the warrants are antidilutive as a result
of the Company's net loss for the year ended December 31, 1999. All of these
warrants, 11,811,073 of which expire on November 1, 2002, with the remaining
warrants expiring from March 1999 through June 2002, were still outstanding at
December 31, 1999.
As the Conversion was not completed until October 28, 1998, there were no
potentially dilutive equity securities outstanding at either December 31, 1997
and 1996.
EPS has been calculated for all periods presented as if the Conversion had been
completed on January 1, 1996.
Effective February 8, 2000, the Company's stockholders approved a one-for-seven
reverse stock split in connection with the Prize Merger (see Note 14, Subsequent
Event). The earnings per share information has been adjusted to reflect the
reverse split retroactively for all periods presented.
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11. INCOME TAXES:
Upon the Conversion, the Company became taxable as a corporation. Pro forma
income tax information presented in the accompanying statements of operations,
reflects the income tax expense (benefit) and net income (loss) as if all Vista
Partnership income had been subject to corporate federal income tax, and
summarizes the effects of recording the Company's net deferred tax liabilities
upon the Conversion.
The effective income tax rate for the company was different than the statutory
federal income tax rate for the following reasons:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Income tax expense (benefit) at the
Federal statutory rate of 35 percent .......... $ 196,000 $(10,976,249)
Nondeductible Merger Costs ....................... 243,000 --
Effect of change in tax status at Conversion ..... -- 2,635,353
Unit option awards not deductible for Tax ........ -- 1,491,731
Tax loss generated prior to Conversion ........... -- 288,814
Valuation Allowance on Net Operating Loss ........ 214,000 0
------------ ------------
Income tax expense (benefit) ..................... $ 653,000 $ (6,560,351)
============ ============
</TABLE>
Components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Current income tax .......................... $ -- $ --
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) ....... 653,000 (6,560,351)
------------ ------------
Income tax expense (benefit) ................ $ 653,000 $ (6,560,351)
============ ============
</TABLE>
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the result of temporary differences
between the financial statement carrying values and tax bases of assets and
liabilities. The Company's net deferred tax liabilities are recorded as a
long-term liability of $1 million and $0.4 million as of December 31, 1999 and
1998, respectively. Significant components of net deferred tax assets and
liabilities are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
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1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Deferred Tax Assets:
Net operating loss carryfoward $ 4,520,000 $ 2,304,000
Valuation Allowance (214,000) --
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$ 4,306,000 $ 2,304,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Book property basis in excess of tax basis (5,309,000) (2,654,000)
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Net deferred tax liabilities $ 1,003,000 $ 350,000
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</TABLE>
As of December 31, 1999, the Company has estimated tax loss carryforwards of
approximately $13.1 million, which are scheduled to expire in 2000 through 2020.
Net operating loss carryforwards of $5.6 million at December 31, 1999 are
subject to separate return limitations regarding Midland Resources. Based on the
expiration date of certain net operating loss carryforwards, the Company
determined at December 31, 1999 that the realization of certain of these tax
loss carryforwards was not likely. Accordingly, at December 31, 1999, a
valuation allowance was provided for these carryforwards.
12. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
Commodity Price Hedging Instruments
The Company periodically uses derivative financial instruments to manage crude
oil and natural gas price risk. These instruments qualify as hedges under
generally accepted accounting principles and are properly recorded as
adjustments to oil and gas sales in the consolidated statements of operations.
In order to qualify for hedge accounting, each financial instrument must be
initially designated as a hedge, must appropriately reduce the price risk and
must have correlation to the commodity being hedged. If an instrument does not
qualify as a hedge, then it is accounted for as a speculative transaction. It is
the Company's policy not to engage in speculative transactions of this nature.
The Company's realized gains and losses attributable to
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its price risk management activities were $(2.8) million, $0.9 million and
$(0.2) million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
In the tables set forth below, "Transaction Date" is the date on which the
Company entered into the hedge. The Company typically enters into "swaps" or
"collars." A swap is a fixed-price hedge and a collar is a hedge that has a
ceiling price and a floor price. If the particular product price stays in
between the ceiling and the floor prices, then no payments are made by either
party under a collar. The terms "Put Floor Price" and "Call Ceiling Price" refer
to the prices at which the Company has hedged its production and are expressed
in the calendar monthly average of daily NYMEX closing prices for Light Sweet
Crude Oil or monthly NYMEX (Henry Hub) closing prices for natural gas. Volumes
refer to barrels of crude oil or Mcf of gas, where one Mcf is equivalent to one
MMBtu. The "Term" refers to the time period of the hedge.
Set forth below is the contract amount and material terms of all crude oil
hedging instruments held by the Company at December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Trade Type Monthly Put Floor Call Ceiling Fair Value (Loss)
Date Transaction Volume Price per Bbl Price per Bbl Term At December 31, 1999
---- ----------- ------ ------------- ------------- ---- --------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
12-11-98 Swap 40,000 $14.20 $14.20 8-1-99 to 6-30-00 $ (2,192,475)
4-19-99 Collar 20,000 15.00 17.00 1-1-00 to 6-30-00 (777,737)
4-19-99 Collar 40,000 15.00 16.85 7-1-00 to 12-31-00 (939,039)
</TABLE>
Set forth below is the contract amount and material terms of all NYMEX natural
gas hedging instruments held by the Company at December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Trade Type Monthly Put Floor Call Ceiling Fair Value (Loss)
Date Transaction Volume Price per Bbl Price per Bbl Term At December 31, 1999
---- ----------- ------ ------------- ------------- ---- --------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1-12-99 Swap 120,000 $2.12 $2.12 Mcf 1-1-00 to 12-31-00 $ (475,000)
2-8-99 Swap 120,000 $2.35 Mcf $2.35 Mcf 1-1-01 to 12-31-01 (221,640)
</TABLE>
The Company also hedges from time to time the basis for its natural gas
production which depends upon the location of its gas production. Such basis
hedges are immaterial to the financial performance of the Company. As of
December 31, 1999, the Company had hedged approximately 30 percent of estimated
2000 oil production and 40 percent of estimated 2000 natural gas production. As
of December 31, 1999, the Company had hedged 39 percent of estimated 2001
natural gas production.
Interest Rate Swap Agreement
Effective as of December 23, 1997, the Company entered into an interest rate
swap accounted for as a hedge with any realized gains or losses appropriately
recorded as interest expense. The swap consists of a $10 million notional amount
of indebtedness at a fixed swap rate of 6.02 percent three-month LIBOR for the
Company. Effective as of January 1, 1999, this interest rate
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swap was assigned to BankBoston. In conjunction with such assignment the terms
of the swap were modified to reduce the fixed swap rate from 6.02 percent to
5.65 percent and to provide for the right of BankBoston, at its option, to
extend the term of the swap until December 23, 2000. BankBoston elected not to
extend the term of the swap. Accordingly, the swap terminated on December 23,
1999.
13. OIL AND GAS RESERVES INFORMATION (UNAUDITED):
The estimates of the Company's proved oil and gas reserves, which are located
entirely within the United States, were prepared in accordance with guidelines
established by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial
Accounting Standards Board. Williamson Petroleum Consultants reviewed leases
containing 98 percent of the estimated reserves prepared by the Company as of
December 31, 1999. Williamson Petroleum Consultants, Inc. evaluated leases
containing 97 percent of the estimated reserves prepared by the Company as of
December 31, 1998. The estimates as of December 31, 1997, were prepared by the
Company based on work done in conjunction with Williamson Petroleum Consultants,
Inc.
Future prices received for production and future production costs may vary,
perhaps significantly from the prices and costs assumed for purposes of these
estimates. There can be no assurance that the proved reserves will be developed
within the periods indicated or that prices and costs will remain constant.
There can be no assurance that actual production will equal the estimated
amounts used in the preparation of reserve projections. In accordance with the
Securities and Exchange Commission's guidelines, the Company's estimates of
future net cash flows from the Company's proved properties and the
representative value thereof are made using oil and natural gas prices in effect
as of the dates of such estimates and are held constant throughout the life of
the properties. Average prices used in estimating the future net cash flows at
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows: $ 25.60, $10.64 and $16.10 per
barrel for oil, respectively, and $2.30, $1.83 and $2.01 per Mcf for natural
gas, respectively.
There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved
reserves and in projecting future rates of production and timing of development
expenditures. Oil and gas reserve engineering is and must be recognized as a
subjective process of estimating underground accumulations of oil and gas that
cannot be measured in any exact way, and estimates of other engineers might
differ materially from those shown below. The accuracy of any reserve estimate
is a function of the quality of available data and engineering and estimates may
justify revisions. Accordingly, reserves estimates are often materially
different from the quantities of oil and gas that are ultimately recovered.
Reserve estimates are integral in management's analysis of impairments of oil
and gas properties and the calculation of depreciation, depletion and
amortization on its properties.
The following unaudited table sets forth proved oil and gas reserves at December
31, 1999, 1998 and 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended December 31,
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
--------------------------- --------------------------- ---------------------------
Oil Gas Oil Gas Oil Gas
(Bbls) (Mcf) (Bbls) (Mcf) (Bbls) (Mcf)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Proved Reserves:
Beginning of year 10,458,770 31,645,967 7,216,559 11,295,325 4,540,419 7,185,636
Revisions of previous estimates 4,440,500 6,222,728 (1,669,606) (2,576,510) 1,304,819 (969,377)
Extensions and discoveries 59,091 1,127,502 465,458 4,182,533 1,161,953
Purchase of minerals in place 270,866 816,787 ,118,101 20,024,034 762,282 6,206,929
Sale of minerals in place (7,484) (7,780) 142,316) (28,925) (148,902) (343,565)
Production (910,663) (2,901,263) (529,426) (1,250,490) (403,812) (784,298)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
End of year 14,311,080 36,903,941 10,458,770 31,645,967 7,216,759 11,295,325
============ ============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Proved Developed Reserves:
Beginning of year 6,708,844 22,613,532 3,559,850 7,909,902 3,092,149 5,510,499
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
End of year 9,426,593 24,324,839 6,708,844 22,613,532 3,559,850 7,909,902
============ ============ ============ ============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
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- -------------
(1) Proved reserves have historically been revised upward as a result of
successful in-field drilling and implementation of secondary recovery
projects which result in the reclassification of "probable" reserves to
the "proved" category. Other less significant revisions occurred and
are attributable to properties Vista purchased which, as a result of
additional in-depth geological and engineering reviews, were determined
to have additional proved reserves (i.e., more than were originally
identified at the time of purchase). During 1998, negative reserve
revisions were the result of significantly lower prices from the
previous year. During 1999, reserve revisions were also the result of
significantly higher prices from the pervious year.
The following table sets forth the standardized measure of discounted future net
cash flows relating to proved reserves at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended December 31,
1999 1998 1997
------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash Flows Relating to Proved Reserves:
Future cash flows ............................ $ 433,726,012 $ 170,551,299 $ 131,921,276
Future costs:
Production ................................ (142,258,888) (69,536,325) (45,194,356)
Development ............................... (21,058,186) (15,369,172) (12,371,206)
Income taxes .............................. (55,436,594) -- (10,032,197)
------------- ------------- -------------
Future net cash flows ........................ 214,972,344 75,613,605 74,355,714
10% discount factor .......................... (77,845,272) (25,376,691) (35,775,170)
------------- ------------- -------------
Standardized measure of discounted future net
Cash flows .................................... $ 137,127,072 $ 50,236,914 $ 38,580,544
============= ============= =============
</TABLE>
Had the Company been a taxable entity at December 31, 1997, the future income
taxes would have been $14.1 million on an undiscounted basis and $7.8 million on
a discounted basis, and the standardized measure of discounted future net cash
flows at December 31, 1997 would have been $37.0 million.
The following table sets forth the changes in the standardized measure of
discounted future net cash flows relating to proved reserves for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
------------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Standardized Measure, Beginning of Year .................... $ 50,236,914 $ 38,580,544 $ 40,851,543
Net change in sales prices, net of production costs ... 69,796,078 (17,336,320) (12,557,771)
Development costs incurred during the year which
Were previously estimated ......................... 3,252,000 3,000,000 5,073,000
Revisions of quantity estimates ....................... 45,963,149 (6,361,075) 6,325,872
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery, net
of future production and development costs ........ 1,606,189 4,296,455 2,382,351
Accretion of discount ................................. 5,023,691 3,858,054 4,085,154
Change in future development costs .................... (6,787,182) 4,484,697 (4,116,068)
Change in timing and other ............................ (6,723,708) (2,830,538) (5,394,793)
Purchases of reserves in place ........................ 3,302,009 27,382,247 8,289,041
Sales of reserves in place ............................ (4,874) (498,478) (1,171,519)
Sales, net of production costs ........................ (13,310,719) (4,338,672) (5,186,266)
Net change in income taxes ............................ (15,226,475) 0 0
============= ============ ============
Standardized Measure, End of Year .......................... $ 137,127,072 $ 50,236,914 $ 38,580,544
============= ============ ============
</TABLE>
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14. SUBSEQUENT EVENT:
On February 8, 2000, the Company and Prize Energy Corp., a Delaware corporation
("Prize"), merged pursuant to the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated
October 8, 1999. The combined company's focused growth strategy is concentrated
on the acquisition and exploitation of oil and gas properties in its core
operating areas of the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico,
onshore Gulf Coast area of Texas and Louisiana and the Mid-Continent area of
Western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle.
Under the terms and conditions of the merger between the Company and Prize,
Prize became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company in exchange for 8.3
million shares of common stock of the Company, and 3.9 million shares of a newly
created Series A 6% convertible preferred stock of the Company. The Company's
outstanding warrants remain outstanding in accordance with their terms. The
merger with Prize was structured as a reorganization for tax purposes. The
merger resulted in the previous holders of common stock of the Company owning
approximately 16 percent of the outstanding common stock of the combined company
and the holders of common stock and preferred stock of Prize collectively
owning, on a fully converted basis, approximately 84 percent of the outstanding
common stock of the combined company.
The combined company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with operating offices
in Midland and Victoria, Texas and Elmore City, Oklahoma. The combined company
has a capital structure consisting of approximately 10.7 million shares of
common stock outstanding, approximately $30.0 million of convertible preferred
securities and approximately $195 million of net long-term debt.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On February 8, 2000, Prize Natural Resources, Inc., formerly known as Prize
Energy Corp. (Old Prize) merged with Vista Energy Resources, Inc. (Vista) to
form Prize Energy Corp. (Prize). Pro forma financial statements for 1998 and
September 30, 1999 were previously filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in the S-4 Registration Statement of Vista. The accompanying pro
forma statement of operations and balance sheet have been prepared to supplement
the previously filed pro forma financial statements for the merger.
The accompanying Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
have been prepared by recording pro forma adjustments to the audited balance
sheet of Old Prize, the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Statement of
Operations of Old Prize and the audited consolidated financial statements of
Vista. The accompanying Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
as of December 31, 1999 assumes the merger of Prize and Vista occurred on
December 31, 1999. The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Statement of
Operations for the year ended December 31, 1999 has been prepared assuming the
merger occurred on January 1, 1998 to be consistent with the pro forma financial
statements filed in the Registration Statement.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are not
necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations that
would have occurred had the merger been effected on the assumed dates.
Additionally, future results may vary significantly from the results reflected
in the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations due
to normal production declines, changes in prices, future transactions, and other
factors. These statements should be read in conjunction with the (i) Audited
Consolidated Financial Statements of Old Prize for the period ended December 31,
1999, (ii) the Audited Financial Statements of Vista for the year ended December
31, 1999, and (iii) the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Financial Statements of
Old Prize.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS
OLD PRO FORMA PRIZE
VISTA PRIZE ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA
--------- --------- ----------- ---------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current Assets:
Cash ................................................ $ 455 $ 3,353 $ -- $ 3,808
Accounts receivable ................................. 3,215 20,661 4,606(a) 28,482
Other ............................................... 315 633 -- 948
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total current assets .............................. 3,985 24,647 4,606 33,238
Properties and equipment, at cost
Oil and gas properties .............................. 94,965 219,227 386(a) 314,578
Other ............................................... 597 984 1,581
--------- --------- --------- ---------
95,562 220,211 386 316,159
Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization .. (35,618) (8,714) 35,618(a) (8,714)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
59,944 211,497 36,004 307,445
Other assets .......................................... 829 2,466 (571)(a) 2,724
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total assets ...................................... $ 64,758 $ 238,610 $ 40,039 $ 343,407
========= ========= ========= =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ............ $ 5,171 $ 23,000 $ 1,000(a) $ 29,171
Long-term debt ........................................ 53,000 127,000 -- 180,000
Deferred taxes ........................................ 1,003 158 18,110(a) 19,271
Other long-term liabilities ........................... 206 -- -- 206
Stockholders' equity:
Convertible voting preferred stock .................. -- 30,907 -- 30,907
Common stock ........................................ 164 -- (57)(b) 107
Treasury stock ...................................... (22) -- -- (22)
Paid-in capital ..................................... 24,984 49,343 1,238(b) 75,565
Retained earnings ................................... (19,748) 8,202 19,748(b) 8,202
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total stockholders' equity ........................ 5,378 88,452 20,929 114,759
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ........ $ 64,758 $ 238,610 $ 40,039 $ 343,407
========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRIZE
VISTA OLD PRIZE ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Oil and gas sales ........................... $ 18,755 $ 82,503 $ -- $ 101,258
Costs and expenses
Lease operating expenses .................... 6,676 27,994 -- 34,670
Exploration costs ........................... 53 -- -- 53
Depreciation, depletion and amortization..... 4,777 17,638 2,069(c) 24,484
General and administrative .................. 2,765 6,081 --(d) 8,846
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total costs and expenses .................. 14,271 51,713 2,069 68,053
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating income (loss) ....................... 4,484 30,790 (2,069) 33,205
Other:
Interest expense, net ....................... 4,132 11,054 -- 15,186
(Gain) loss on sale of assets ............... (146) __ -- (146)
Other ....................................... (62) (180) -- (242)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total other ............................... 3,924 10,874 -- 14,798
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income before income tax ...................... 560 19,916 (2,069) 18,407
Provision for income taxes .................... 653 7,363 (1,211)(e) 6,805
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income (loss) ............................. $ (93) $ 12,553 $ (858) $ 11,602
============ ============ ============ ============
Less preferred dividends ...................... -- (1,953) -- (1,953)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income available to common stockholders ....... $ (93) $ 10,600 $ (858) $ 9,649
============ ============ ============ ============
Earnings per Share
Basic ....................................... $ (0.04) $ .91
Diluted ..................................... $ (0.04) $ .78
============ ============
Weighted-average common shares
outstanding-- basic ....................... 2,332,298 10,646,658
============ ============
Weighted-average common shares
outstanding-- diluted ..................... 2,332,298 14,939,768
============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited pro forma consolidated condensed financial statements have been
prepared to give effect to the merger of Prize Natural Resources, formerly known
as Prize Energy Corp. (Old Prize), and Vista Energy Resources, Inc. (Vista) on
February 8, 2000, to form an entity called Prize Energy Corp. (Prize). Under the
terms of the proposed merger, Vista will be the legal survivor. However, because
Old Prize's stockholders will control a majority of the voting shares of Prize,
Old Prize is treated as the acquiror for accounting purposes. Concurrent with
the merger, Vista effected a one-for-seven reverse stock split. The unaudited
pro forma consolidated condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 1999 is
presented as if the combination had occurred on that date. The unaudited pro
forma consolidated condensed statements of operations for the year ended
December 31, 1999 is presented as if the combination had occurred on January 1,
1998.
The following is a description of the individual columns included in these
unaudited pro forma financial statements.
Vista -- Represents the consolidated audited balance sheet of Vista as of
December 31, 1999 and the consolidated statement of operations for the year
ended December 31, 1999.
Old Prize -- Represents the consolidated audited balance sheet of Old Prize as
of December 31, 1999.
Pro Forma Old Prize -- Represents the Old Prize unaudited pro forma consolidated
statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 1999 assuming the
Pioneer Acquisition, the Minerals Sale and the Sunterra purchase had occurred on
January 1, 1998.
(2) PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS
(a) To record the purchase of Vista by Old Prize and the purchase price
allocation associated with the proposed merger. Under the terms of the merger,
Old Prize stockholders are effectively exchanging 16% of their interest in Old
Prize for an 84% interest in Vista. Old Prize was a private company with no
readily determinable market value. Thus, in order to determine the purchase
price paid, Old Prize management estimated the fair value of the 16% interest of
Old Prize exchanged for the 84% interest in Vista based on the estimated fair
value of Old Prize's oil and gas assets, its debt and other assets and
liabilities as of December 31, 1999. The preliminary purchase price is $84.7
million, including liabilities assumed of $58.4 million. The purchase price was
assigned to the assets of Vista based on their fair value, resulting in current
and other assets of $8.6 million, oil and gas properties of $96.3 million,
current liabilities of $6.2 million, debt of $53.0 million, and deferred taxes
of $19.2 million.
Purchase price adjustments include the recognition of severance for the
executive officers of Vista, de-recognition of Vista's deferred financing costs,
the accrual of Vista's hedge position at
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its fair value and adjustments to the basis of oil and gas properties as well as
the related deferred taxes as a result of the merger. The increase to deferred
taxes was principally due to the increase in the carrying value of Vista's oil
and gas properties as a result of the purchase compared to the tax basis which
is not increased as a result of the purchase. There are no identifiable
intangible assets related to the purchase. Accordingly, all of the purchase
price has been allocated to the tangible assets and liabilities. Management
believes the amount assigned to the acquired oil and gas properties approximates
the fair value of the properties and is less than the expected undiscounted cash
flows of the properties. Thus, no impairment is indicated as of the purchase
date. Management does not expect that there will be significant changes to the
purchase price allocation.
(b) To reflect the issuance of shares as a result of the merger, the reversal of
Vista's retained earnings, and the effect on common stock and paid-in capital of
the one-for-seven reverse stock split.
(c) To record the change in depletion, depreciation, and amortization based on
the new basis in oil and gas properties resulting from the proposed merger.
(d) Although management expects to achieve some efficiencies in consolidation of
the general and administrative functions, firm plans have not yet been
determined.
(e) To adjust income tax expense based on the pro forma earnings before income
tax and an assumed tax rate of 37%.
In addition, it is expected that Prize will also incur some non-recurring costs
as a result of the transaction which will not have a continuing impact, and
accordingly are excluded from the pro forma statements of operations. As called
for under the terms of the merger, the pro forma balance sheet included an
accrual of $1 million for the severance of the executive officers of Vista. In
addition, Prize may incur up to $325,000 in severance costs related to other
employees of Vista. Prize may also incur additional merger integration costs
which have not yet been identified or estimated. Further, Prize is committed to
indemnify the Vista officers and directors and, accordingly, will purchase
officers' and directors' insurance for the officers and directors of Vista. The
cost of the insurance is expected to be less than $75,000. Because the severance
costs and the directors' and officers' insurance are not expected to have a
continuing impact, no adjustments have been included in the pro forma statements
of operations for these costs.
(3) EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table reconciles the historical shares outstanding to the pro
forma shares outstanding on December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Outstanding common shares of Vista on December 31, 1999.......... 16,367,330
Adjusted for the one-for-seven reverse stock split............... 2,338,190
Common shares issued to Old Prize................................ 8,308,468
----------
Pro forma New Prize common shares outstanding as of
December 31, 1999................................................ 10,646,658
==========
</TABLE>
Vista's historical book value per common share was $0.33 per share prior to the
reverse stock split. Based on the pro forma outstanding shares on December 31,
1999, Prize's pro forma book value per common share is $7.88.
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For the purpose of calculating pro forma earnings per share, Vista's historical
weighted-average shares outstanding were adjusted for the one-for-seven reverse
stock split, and the shares issued to Old Prize were assumed to have been
outstanding since January 1, 1998. For the year ended December 31, 1999, the
convertible preferred stock is dilutive and is included in the diluted earnings
per share calculation. Because all other potentially dilutive securities had
exercise prices above the market price on December 31, 1999, they have been
excluded from the pro forma earnings per share calculations as antidilutive.
The following table reconciles pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share
for the year ended December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WEIGHTED-
AVERAGE PER SHARE
INCOME SHARES AMOUNT
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Pro forma basic earnings per share:
Income available to common stockholders .............. $ 9,649,000 10,646,658 $ .91
Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible preferred shares ......................... $ 1,953,000 4,293,110
Pro forma diluted earnings per share ................... $11,602,000 14,939,768 $ 0.78
</TABLE>
(4) SUPPLEMENTAL OIL AND GAS RESERVE AND STANDARDIZED MEASURE INFORMATION
The following table presents the pro forma estimate of the proved oil and gas
reserves as of December 31, 1999 for Old Prize and Vista combined.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF PROVED RESERVES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OLD PRIZE VISTA PRIZE
OIL & NGLS OIL & NGLS OIL & NGLs
(MBbl) (MBbl) (MBbl)
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Proved reserves ........................... 35,315 14,311 49,626
Proved developed reserves ................. 28,579 9,427 38,006
Proved undeveloped reserves ............... 6,736 4,884 11,620
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OLD
PRIZE VISTA PRIZE
GAS GAS GAS
(MMcf) (MMcf) (MMcf)
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Proved reserves ........................... 241,975 36,904 278,879
Proved developed reserves ................. 188,487 24,325 212,812
Proved undeveloped reserves ............... 53,488 12,579 66,067
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OLD PRIZE VISTA PRIZE
MBOE MBOE MBOE
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Proved reserves ........................... 75,644 20,462 96,106
Proved developed reserves ................. 59,993 13,481 73,474
Proved undeveloped reserves ............... 15,651 6,981 22,632
</TABLE>
Estimated quantities of proved net reserves include only those quantities that
can be expected to be commercially recoverable at prices and costs in effect at
the effective date of the acquisition, under existing regulatory practices and
with conventional equipment and operating methods. Proved developed reserves
represent only those reserves expected to be recovered through
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existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. Proved undeveloped
reserves include those reserves expected to be recovered from new wells on
undrilled acreage or from existing wells on which a relatively major expenditure
is required for recompletion.
Oil and gas reserve quantity estimates are subject to numerous uncertainties
inherent in the estimation of quantities of proved reserves and in the
projection of future rates of production and the timing of development
expenditures. The accuracy of such estimates is a function of the quality of the
available data and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment.
Results of subsequent drilling, testing and production may cause either upward
or downward revisions of previous estimates. Further, the volumes considered to
be commercially recoverable fluctuate with changes in prices and operating
costs. Reserve estimates are inherently imprecise and estimates of new
discoveries are more imprecise than those of currently producing oil and gas
properties. Accordingly, these estimates are expected to change as additional
information becomes available in the future.
The following is a summary of the pro forma standardized measure of discounted
future net cash flows for Old Prize and Vista combined related to the proved oil
and gas reserves. For these calculations, estimated future cash flows from
estimated future production or proved reserves were computed using oil and gas
prices as of December 31, 1999. Future development and production costs
attributable to the proved reserves were estimated assuming that existing
conditions would continue over the economic life of the properties, and costs
were not escalated for the future. The information presented below should not be
viewed as an estimate of the fair value of the acquired interests, nor should it
be considered indicative of any future trends.
STANDARDIZED MEASURE OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1999
------------------------------------------
OLD PRIZE VISTA PRIZE
------------ ------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Future cash inflows ........................................ $ 1,276,946 $ 433,726 $ 1,710,672
Future production and development costs .................... (495,210) (163,317) (658,527)
Future income tax expense .................................. (191,253) (55,437) (246,690)
------------ ------------ ------------
590,483 214,972 805,455
Discount of future net cash flows at 10% per annum ......... (267,059) (77,845) (344,904)
------------ ------------ ------------
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows ... $ 323,424 $ 137,127 $ 460,551
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
The weighted average prices of oil and gas at December 31, 1999 used in the
calculation of the standardized measure were $25.60 per barrel for oil and $2.30
per Mcf for gas, respectively.
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OLD PRIZE
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On February 8, 2000, Prize Natural Resources, Inc., formerly known as Prize
Energy Corp. (Old Prize) merged with Vista Energy Resources, Inc. (Vista) to
form Prize Energy Corp. (Prize). Pro forma financial statements for the merger
have been previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the
S-4 Registration Statement of Vista, and pro forma financial statements for the
merger as of and for the year ended December 31, 1999, have been included
elsewhere in this 10-K annual report. The accompanying pro forma statements of
operations reflect certain adjustments for transactions entered into by Old
Prize, prior to the merger.
The accompanying Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
have been prepared by recording pro forma adjustments to the audited
Consolidated Financial Statements of Old Prize and the Statements of Revenues
and Direct Operating Expenses for the producing properties purchased by Old
Prize from Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. (Pioneer). The Unaudited Pro
Forma Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the years ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998 have been prepared assuming the purchase of
properties from Pioneer, the subsequent sale of the mineral interests and the
purchase of the remaining interest in Sunterra occurred on January 1, 1998 to be
consistent with the pro forma financial statements filed in the Registration
Statement.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are not
necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations that
would have occurred had the transactions been effected on the assumed date.
Additionally, future results may vary significantly from the results reflected
in the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations due
to normal production declines, changes in prices, future transactions, and other
factors. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements of Prize and the Statements of Revenues and Direct
Operating Expenses for the producing properties acquired from Pioneer.
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OLD PRIZE
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OLD PRIZE ACQUIRED
JANUARY 15, 1999 PROPERTIES
(INCEPTION) SIX MONTHS
THROUGH ENDED
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
1999 1999 ADJUSTMENTS OLD PRIZE
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Oil and gas sales .............................. $ 47,978 $ 35,119 $ (594)(a)(b) $ 82,503
Cost and expenses
Lease operating expenses ....................... 16,607 11,127 260(a)(b) 27,994
Depreciation, depletion and amortization ....... 8,714 -- 8,924(c) 17,638
General and administrative ..................... 2,831 -- 3,250(d) 6,081
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total costs and expenses ............... 28,152 11,127 12,434 51,713
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating income (loss) .......................... 19,826 23,992 (13,028) 30,790
Other
Interest (income) expense ...................... 6,070 -- 4,984(e) 11,054
Other .......................................... (268) -- 88(b) (180)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total other ............................ 5,802 -- 5,072 10,874
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income before income tax ......................... 14,024 23,992 (18,100) 19,916
Provision for income tax ......................... 4,915 -- 2,448(f) 7,363
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net Income ....................................... 9,109 23,992 (20,548) 12,553
============ ============ ============ ============
Less preferred dividends ......................... (907) -- (1,046)(g) (1,953)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income Available to Common Stockholders .......... $ 8,202 $ 23,992 $ (21,594) $ 10,600
============ ============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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OLD PRIZE
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
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<CAPTION>
ACQUIRED PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
PROPERTIES ADJUSTMENTS OLD PRIZE
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(IN THOUSANDS)
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Revenues
Oil and gas sales .............................. $ 84,555 $ (2,795)(a)(b) $ 81,760
Cost and Expenses
Lease operating expenses ....................... 27,004 (3)(a)(b) 27,001
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ...... -- 19,535 (c) 19,535
General and administration ..................... -- 6,500 (d) 6,500
------------ ------------ ------------
Total costs and expenses ............... 27,004 26,032 53,036
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating income ................................. 57,551 (28,827) 28,724
Other
Interest expense ............................... 10,797 (e) 10,797
------------ ------------ ------------
Total other ............................ -- 10,797 10,797
------------ ------------ ------------
Income before income tax ......................... 57,551 (39,624) 17,927
Provision for income taxes ....................... 6,628 (f) 6,628
------------ ------------ ------------
Net Income (Loss) ................................ $ 57,551 $ (46,252) $ 11,299
============ ============ ============
Less preferred dividends ......................... (1,841)(g) (1,841)
------------ ------------ ------------
Income Available to Common Stockholders .......... $ 57,551 $ (48,093) $ 9,458
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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OLD PRIZE
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited pro forma consolidated condensed statements of operations of Prize
Natural Resources, Inc., formerly known as Prize Energy Corp. (Old Prize) have
been prepared to give effect to the 1999 acquisition of oil and gas properties
from Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. (Pioneer), the subsequent sale of
certain mineral interests which were included in the purchase from Pioneer and
the purchase of the remaining interests of Sunterra Petroleum LLC (Sunterra).
In July 1999, Old Prize sold a group of mineral interests for $32 million which
were acquired with the oil and gas properties purchased from Pioneer. The
properties were located outside Old Prize's principal operating area of Texas
and Oklahoma, and the sale was effective July 1, 1999. Accordingly, the
properties were assigned a value of $32 million when purchased and no gain or
loss was recognized on disposal.
Upon the formation of Old Prize, certain stockholders contributed a minority
investment in Sunterra. In July 1999, Old Prize purchased the remaining interest
in Sunterra. Prior to the purchase of the remaining interest, Prize's investment
in Sunterra was accounted for under the equity method. The pro forma statements
of operations assume the transactions had taken place on January 1, 1998.
The following is a description of the individual columns included in these
unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.
Old Prize -- Represents the audited consolidated statement of operations of Old
Prize for the period January 15, 1999 (Inception) through December 31, 1999.
Acquired Properties -- Represents the revenues and direct operating expenses of
the oil and gas properties acquired from Pioneer for the six months ended June
30, 1999, and the year ended December 31, 1998.
(2) PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS
(a) To reduce the revenues and direct operating expenses associated with the
mineral interests acquired from Pioneer, which were subsequently sold.
(b) To increase revenues and direct operating expenses for Sunterra's production
and operating expenses and reverse the equity method income recognized prior to
the purchase of the remaining interest in Sunterra.
(c) To recognize depletion, depreciation, and amortization associated with the
Acquired Properties and the properties of Sunterra.
(d) To recognize estimated incremental general and administrative expense
necessary to
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administer the properties acquired in the Pioneer and Sunterra acquisitions of
approximately $3,250,000 for the year ended December 31, 1999 and $6,500,000 for
the year ended December 31, 1998. In the aggregate, these costs include the
salary and benefits of an estimated 40 employees, insurance coverage, office
space, communication, accounting and legal costs.
(e) To record interest expense associated with the borrowings used to finance
the acquisition of the Acquired Properties and the debt assumed from Sunterra
based on the weighted average interest rate of 6.84% in 1999 and 7.45% in 1998.
(f) To adjust income tax expense based on the pro forma earnings before income
tax and an assumed tax rate of 37%.
(g) To reflect the dividends on the preferred stock issued to Pioneer as partial
consideration for the Acquired Properties. The preferred stock earns a dividend
of 6%, which is payable in additional preferred shares prior to January 1, 2002.
Accordingly, this adjustment assumes that additional preferred shares of 142 and
150 were issued in 1998 and 1999.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Prior to the merger, Arthur Andersen LLP had been the independent accountant for
Vista and Ernst & Young LLP had been the independent accountant for Prize.
In conjunction with the merger, on February 8, 2000, the Board of Directors of
the Company approved the engagement of Ernst & Young as the Company's
independent accountant for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2000, to replace
Arthur Andersen, who was dismissed as independent accountant of the Company
after completing the audit of Vista Energy Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries
at December 31, 1999, and for the year then ended. On February 8, 2000, the
Board of Directors of the Company also approved the engagement of Ernst & Young
as independent accountant to audit Prize and its subsidiaries at December 31,
1999, and for the period then ended. The audit of Vista for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1999, was completed on February 16, 2000.
Arthur Andersen's reports on Vista's financial statements for the fiscal years
ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, did not contain an adverse opinion or
disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty,
audit scope or accounting principles.
In connection with the audits of Vista's financial statements for the fiscal
years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, there were no disagreements with Arthur
Andersen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial
statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements, if
not resolved to the satisfaction of Arthur Andersen, would have caused Arthur
Andersen to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in
connection with their report.
Arthur Andersen has furnished to the Company a letter addressed to the
Securities and Exchange Commission, which is filed as Exhibit 16 to this Form
10-K, stating that Arthur Andersen agrees with the statements concerning Arthur
Andersen contained in the second, third and fourth paragraphs of this Item 9.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information called for by this Item 10 with respect to the Company's
executive officers appears at Item 4A of Part I of this Form 10-K. Additional
information called for by this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to
the definitive Proxy Statement to be filed by the Company pursuant to Regulation
14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 not later than April 29, 2000.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information called for by this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference
to the definitive Proxy Statement to be filed by the Company pursuant to
Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 not later than April 29, 2000.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information called for by this Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference
to the definitive Proxy Statement to be filed by the Company pursuant to
Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 not later than April 29, 2000.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information called for by this Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference
to the definitive Proxy Statement to be filed by the Company pursuant to
Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 not later than April 29, 2000.
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 10-K
(a)(1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The financial statements of Prize and its subsidiaries and related report of
independent public accountants are listed in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
The financial statements of Vista and its subsidiaries and related report of
independent public accountants are listed in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
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(2) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES:
All schedules are omitted as inapplicable or because the required information is
contained in the financial statements of Prize or Vista, as the case may be, or
included in the respective notes thereto.
(3) EXHIBITS:
The following documents are included as exhibits to this Form 10-K. Those
exhibits below incorporated by reference herein are indicated as such by the
information supplied in the parenthetical thereafter. If no parenthetical
appears after an exhibit, such exhibit is filed herewith.
Exhibit
Number Description
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 8,
1999, among Vista Energy Resources, Inc. (now named
Prize Energy Corp.), PEC Acquisition Corp. and Prize
Energy Corp. (now named Prize Natural Resources, Inc.)
(filed as Annex A to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus
included in the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, Registration No. 333-93561, as amended (the
"Registration Statement").
2.2 First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated
as of January 5, 2000, among Vista Energy Resources,
Inc. (now named Prize Energy Corp.), PEC Acquisition
Corp. and Prize Energy Corp. (now named Prize Natural
Resources, Inc.) (filed as Exhibit 2.2 to the
Registration Statement).
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Company (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's report on
Form 8-K dated February 8, 2000).
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (filed as
Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's report on Form 8-K dated
February 8, 2000).
4.1 Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement,
dated as of February 8, 2000, among the Company, Prize
Natural Resources, Inc. (formerly known as Prize Energy
Corp.) and certain stockholders of the Company (filed as
Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's report on Form 8-K dated
February 8, 2000).
4.2 Certificate of Designation, Voting Powers and Rights of
Series A 6% Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company
(filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's report on Form
8-K dated February 8, 2000).
4.3 Specimen Stock Certificate for the Common Stock, par
value $.01 per share, of Vista Energy Resources, Inc.
(now named Prize Energy Corp.)(filed as an exhibit to
the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4,
Registration No. 333-58495, as amended (the "1998
Registration Statement").
4.4 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of October 28,
1998, by and among Vista Energy Resources, Inc. (now
named Prize Energy Corp.) and certain security holders
of Midland Resources, Inc. (filed as an exhibit to the
1998 Registration Statement).
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4.5 Warrant Agreement dated as of October 28, 1998, among
Vista Energy Resources, Inc. (now named Prize Energy
Corp.) and American Stock Transfer Company of America,
Inc. (filed as an exhibit to the 1998 Registration
Statement).
4.6 Warrant Agreement dated as of November 1, 1990, among
Midland Resources, Inc. and American Stock Transfer
Company of America, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 4.6 to the
Registration Statement).
10.1 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of
February 8, 2000, among Prize Energy Resources, L.P.,
Vista Resources Partners, L.P. and Midland Resources,
Inc., as borrowers, the Company, as guarantor, certain
financial institutions, BankBoston, N.A., as
administrative agent, First Union National Bank, as
syndication agent, CIBC Inc., as documentation agent,
and Bank One, Texas, N.A., as lead manager (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's report on Form 8-K dated
February 8, 2000).
10.2 Voting and Shareholders Agreement, dated as of February
8, 2000, among the Company, Prize Natural Resources,
Inc. (formerly known as Prize Energy Corp.) and certain
stockholders of the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to
the Company's report on Form 8-K dated February 8,
2000).
10.3 Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of
February 8, 2000, between the Company and Prize Natural
Resources, Inc. (formerly known as Prize Energy Corp.)
relating to that certain Joint Participation Agreement
attached thereto, dated as of June 29, 1999, between
Prize Energy Corp. (now Prize Natural Resources, Inc.)
and Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. (filed as
Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's report on Form 8-K dated
February 8, 2000).
10.4* Amended and Restated Option Plan of the Company (filed
as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's report on Form 8-K
dated February 8, 2000).
10.5 Advisory Services Agreement between Vista Energy
Resources, Inc. (now named Prize Energy Corp.), Natural
Gas Partners II, L.P. and Natural Gas Partners III, L.P.
(filed as an exhibit to the 1998 Registration
Statement).
10.6* Vista Energy Resources, Inc. 1998 Key Employee Stock
Option Plan (filed as an exhibit to the 1998
Registration Statement).
10.7* Consulting and Termination Agreement, dated as of
October 8, 1999, by and among Prize Energy Corp. (now
named Prize Natural Resources, Inc.), Vista Energy
Resources, Inc. (now named Prize Energy Corp.) and C.
Randall Hill (filed as an exhibit to the Company's
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1999).
10.8* Consulting and Termination Agreement, dated as of
October 8, 1999, by and among Prize Energy Corp. (now
named Prize Natural Resources, Inc.), Vista Energy
Resources, Inc. (now named Prize Energy Corp.) and
Steven D. Gray (filed as an exhibit to the Company's
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1999).
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10.9* Consulting and Termination Agreement, dated as of
October 8, 1999, by and among Prize Energy Corp. (now
named Prize Natural Resources, Inc.), Vista Energy
Resources, Inc. (now named Prize Energy Corp.) and R.
Cory Richards (filed as an exhibit to the Company's
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1999).
10.10* Indemnification Agreement, dated as of October 28, 1998,
by and between Vista Energy Resources, Inc. (now named
Prize Energy Corp.) and each of its directors and
executive officers (filed as an exhibit to the 1998
Registration Statement).
10.11* Vista Energy Resources, Inc. Severance Benefit Plan,
Effective October 8, 1999 (filed as an exhibit to the
Company's report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 1999).
16. Letter regarding Change in Certifying Accountant from
Arthur Andersen LLP, dated March 30, 2000, pursuant to
Item 9 of this Form 10-K.
21. Subsidiaries of the Company.
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
23.2 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
23.3 Consent of Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc.
23.4 Consent of Williamson Petroleum Consultants, Inc.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule of Prize Energy Corp.
27.2 Financial Data Schedule of Vista Energy Resources, Inc.
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*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 30, 2000 PRIZE ENERGY CORP.
By: /s/ Lon C. Kile
---------------------------------
Lon C. Kile
President and
Chief Operating Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on
behalf, of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Philip B. Smith Director, Chairman of March 30, 2000
- --------------------- the Board, Chief Executive
Philip B. Smith Officer, Treasurer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Lon C. Kile Director, President and March 30, 2000
- --------------------- Chief Operating Officer
Lon C. Kile (Principal Financial Officer
and Principal Accounting
Officer)
/s/ David R. Albin Director March 30, 2000
- ---------------------
David R. Albin
/s/ Kenneth A. Hersh Director March 30, 2000
- ---------------------
Kenneth A. Hersh
Director March _____, 2000
- ---------------------
Scott D. Sheffield
Director March _____, 2000
- ---------------------
Mark L. Withrow
</TABLE>
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit
Number Description
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<S> <C>
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 8,
1999, among Vista Energy Resources, Inc. (now named
Prize Energy Corp.), PEC Acquisition Corp. and Prize
Energy Corp. (now named Prize Natural Resources, Inc.)
(filed as Annex A to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus
included in the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4, Registration No. 333-93561, as amended (the
"Registration Statement").
2.2 First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated
as of January 5, 2000, among Vista Energy Resources,
Inc. (now named Prize Energy Corp.), PEC Acquisition
Corp. and Prize Energy Corp. (now named Prize Natural
Resources, Inc.) (filed as Exhibit 2.2 to the
Registration Statement).
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Company (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's report on
Form 8-K dated February 8, 2000).
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (filed as
Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's report on Form 8-K dated
February 8, 2000).
4.1 Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement,
dated as of February 8, 2000, among the Company, Prize
Natural Resources, Inc. (formerly known as Prize Energy
Corp.) and certain stockholders of the Company (filed as
Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's report on Form 8-K dated
February 8, 2000).
4.2 Certificate of Designation, Voting Powers and Rights of
Series A 6% Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company
(filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's report on Form
8-K dated February 8, 2000).
4.3 Specimen Stock Certificate for the Common Stock, par
value $.01 per share, of Vista Energy Resources, Inc.
(now named Prize Energy Corp.)(filed as an exhibit to
the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4,
Registration No. 333-58495, as amended (the "1998
Registration Statement").
4.4 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of October 28,
1998, by and among Vista Energy Resources, Inc. (now
named Prize Energy Corp.) and certain security holders
of Midland Resources, Inc. (filed as an exhibit to the
1998 Registration Statement).
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
4.5 Warrant Agreement dated as of October 28, 1998, among
Vista Energy Resources, Inc. (now named Prize Energy
Corp.) and American Stock Transfer Company of America,
Inc. (filed as an exhibit to the 1998 Registration
Statement).
4.6 Warrant Agreement dated as of November 1, 1990, among
Midland Resources, Inc. and American Stock Transfer
Company of America, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 4.6 to the
Registration Statement).
10.1 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of
February 8, 2000, among Prize Energy Resources, L.P.,
Vista Resources Partners, L.P. and Midland Resources,
Inc., as borrowers, the Company, as guarantor, certain
financial institutions, BankBoston, N.A., as
administrative agent, First Union National Bank, as
syndication agent, CIBC Inc., as documentation agent,
and Bank One, Texas, N.A., as lead manager (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's report on Form 8-K dated
February 8, 2000).
10.2 Voting and Shareholders Agreement, dated as of February
8, 2000, among the Company, Prize Natural Resources,
Inc. (formerly known as Prize Energy Corp.) and certain
stockholders of the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to
the Company's report on Form 8-K dated February 8,
2000).
10.3 Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of
February 8, 2000, between the Company and Prize Natural
Resources, Inc. (formerly known as Prize Energy Corp.)
relating to that certain Joint Participation Agreement
attached thereto, dated as of June 29, 1999, between
Prize Energy Corp. (now Prize Natural Resources, Inc.)
and Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. (filed as
Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's report on Form 8-K dated
February 8, 2000).
10.4* Amended and Restated Option Plan of the Company (filed
as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's report on Form 8-K
dated February 8, 2000).
10.5 Advisory Services Agreement between Vista Energy
Resources, Inc. (now named Prize Energy Corp.), Natural
Gas Partners II, L.P. and Natural Gas Partners III, L.P.
(filed as an exhibit to the 1998 Registration
Statement).
10.6* Vista Energy Resources, Inc. 1998 Key Employee Stock
Option Plan (filed as an exhibit to the 1998
Registration Statement).
10.7* Consulting and Termination Agreement, dated as of
October 8, 1999, by and among Prize Energy Corp. (now
named Prize Natural Resources, Inc.), Vista Energy
Resources, Inc. (now named Prize Energy Corp.) and C.
Randall Hill (filed as an exhibit to the Company's
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1999).
10.8* Consulting and Termination Agreement, dated as of
October 8, 1999, by and among Prize Energy Corp. (now
named Prize Natural Resources, Inc.), Vista Energy
Resources, Inc. (now named Prize Energy Corp.) and
Steven D. Gray (filed as an exhibit to the Company's
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1999).
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 112
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
10.9* Consulting and Termination Agreement, dated as of
October 8, 1999, by and among Prize Energy Corp. (now
named Prize Natural Resources, Inc.), Vista Energy
Resources, Inc. (now named Prize Energy Corp.) and R.
Cory Richards (filed as an exhibit to the Company's
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1999).
10.10* Indemnification Agreement, dated as of October 28, 1998,
by and between Vista Energy Resources, Inc. (now named
Prize Energy Corp.) and each of its directors and
executive officers (filed as an exhibit to the 1998
Registration Statement).
10.11* Vista Energy Resources, Inc. Severance Benefit Plan,
Effective October 8, 1999 (filed as an exhibit to the
Company's report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 1999).
16. Letter regarding Change in Certifying Accountant from
Arthur Andersen LLP, dated March 30, 2000, pursuant to
Item 9 of this Form 10-K.
21. Subsidiaries of the Company.
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
23.2 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
23.3 Consent of Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc.
23.4 Consent of Williamson Petroleum Consultants, Inc.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule of Prize Energy Corp.
27.2 Financial Data Schedule of Vista Energy Resources, Inc.
</TABLE>
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*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
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EXHIBIT 16
[ARTHUR ANDERSON LETTERHEAD]
Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange
Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
March 30, 2000
Dear Sir/Madam,
We have read the second, third and fourth paragraphs of Item 9 included in the
Form 10-K dated March 30, 2000 of Prize Energy Corp. filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission and are in agreement with the statements concerning our
firm contained therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSON LLP
cc: Mr. C. Randall Hill, Vista Energy Resources, Inc.
Mr. Lon Kile, Prize Energy Corp.
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
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<CAPTION>
State or Jurisdiction Ownership
Name Of Incorporation Percentage
---- --------------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Vista Resources I, Inc. Texas 100%
Vista LLC Delaware 100%
Vista Resources, Inc. Texas 100%
Vista Resources Partners, L.P. Texas 100%
Midland Resources, Inc. Texas 100%
Prize Natural Resources, Inc. Delaware 100%
Prize Operating Company Delaware 100%
Prize Energy Resources, L.P. Delaware 100%
PEC (Delaware), Inc. Delaware 100%
Prize Petroleum L.L.C. Delaware 100%
Oklahoma Gas Processing, Inc. Delaware 100%
Sunterra Petroleum, L.L.C. Delaware 100%
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 23.1
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-66929) pertaining to the 1998 Key Employee Stock Option Plan of
Vista Energy Resources, Inc. of our reports dated February 11, 2000, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements Prize Energy Corp., and
September 3, 1999, with respect to the producing properties acquired by Prize
Energy Corp. from Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc., included in the Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Fort Worth, Texas
March 30, 2000
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report dated February 16, 2000 on the financial statements of Vista Energy
Resources, Inc. included in this Form 10-K, into Prize Energy Corporation's
previously filed Registration Statement Files Nos. 333-66929 and 333-66925.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas
March 30, 2000
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 23.3
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
We hereby consent to the reference to our firm by Prize Energy Corporation
in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.
NETHERLAND, SEWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
By: /s/ FREDERIC D. SEWELL
---------------------------------
Frederic D. Sewell
President
Dallas, Texas
March 28, 2000
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 23.4
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS
As independent petroleum engineers, Williamson Petroleum Consultants, Inc.
hereby consents to the use of our reserve reports and all references to our firm
included in or made part of the Prize Energy Corporation annual report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 to be filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on or about March 29, 2000.
/s/ WILLIAMSON PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS, INC.
WILLIAMSON PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS, INC.
Midland, Texas
March 29, 2000
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