TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES INC
10QSB, 1999-02-16
CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                                -----------------
                                   FORM 10-QSB
                                -----------------

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO  SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
     ACT  OF  1934;  For  the  Quarterly  Period  Ended:  December  31,  1998

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
    ACT  OF  1934

Commission  File  Number:  000-08835

                      TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
                         formerly TAURUS PETROLEUM, INC.

                Colorado                              84-0736215
      (State or other jurisdiction                  (IRS Employer
    of incorporation or organization)             Identification No.)

                                16770 Hedgecroft
                              Houston, Texas 77060
          (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
                                 (281) 820-1181
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Check  whether the  issuer (1) has  filed all reports required to  be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 [ ]


                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

     At February 11, 1999, approximately 4,305,012 shares of common stock, $.001
par  value,  were  outstanding.

   Transitional Small Business Disclosure  Format  (check one);   Yes [ ] No [x]


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                      TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES, INC.


                                    CONTENTS
                                    --------




PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- ------------------------------

Item  1.     Financial  Statements  (Unaudited)

             Balance  Sheet  as  of  December  31,  1998  and September 30, 1998

             Statement  of  Operations  --
                Three months ended December 31, 1998 and 1997

             Statement  of  Cash  Flow  --
                Three  months  ended  December  31,  1998  and  1997

             Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements

Item  2.     Management's  Discussion and  Analysis of Financial Condition and
             Results  of  Operations


PART  II  -  OTHER  INFORMATION
- -------------------------------


Item  6.     Exhibits  and  Reports  on  Form  8-K

SIGNATURES
- ----------

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Item  2.     Management's  Discussion  and  Analysis  of Financial Condition and
             Results  of  Operations

The  following  discussion  should  be  read  in  conjunction with the Company's
unaudited  consolidated  financial statements and related notes thereto included
in  this  quarterly  report and in the audited consolidated Financial Statements
and  Management's  Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations  ("MD&A")  contained  in  the  Company's  10 KSB  for  the year ended
September  30,  1998.  Certain  statements  in  the  following  MD&A are forward
looking  statements.  Words  such  as "expects", "anticipates", "estimates", and
similar  expressions  are intended to identify forward looking statements.  Such
statements  are  subject  to  risks  and  uncertainties  that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those projected.  Such risks and uncertainties
are  set  forth  below  and  under  "Special  Note  Regarding  Forward  Looking
Information".

GENERAL

The  Company  entered  into  the adult entertainment business in 1997.  In 1998,
another  public company, Rick s Cabaret International, Inc., acquired 93% of the
outstanding  shares  of  the  Company.  The  Company's  fiscal  year  end  is
September  30.

Revenues  are  derived  from the sale of liquor, beer, wine and food, as well as
from  dancer  performances,  cover  charges  and  other  income.

Results  of  Operations

Three  months  ended  December  31, 1998 as compared to the three  months  ended
December  31,  1997.

For  the quarter  ended  December 31, 1998,  the Company had consolidated  total
revenues  of  $430,111  an  increase  of  $429,964 from the fiscal quarter ended
December  31,  1997  of  $147.  The  increase  in revenues compared to the first
quarter  ended  December  31,  1997  is due  to the fact that the Company had no
operations during the first quarter of fiscal year 1998.

Cost of goods sold were 7% and 0% of sales for the first quarters of fiscal 1999
and  1998,  respectively.  The  Cost  of Goods sold in fiscal 1999 is due to the
operations  at  the  company  s  location  in  Austin,  Texas.

Payroll  and  related  costs  were  $175,183  for  the  first  quarter  in  1999
compared  to  $  0 for the same  fiscal  period  in 1998.  Management  currently
believes  that  its labor and management staff levels are at appropriate levels.

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Other selling,  general and administrative  expenses were $242,660 for the first
quarter  of  fiscal  1999.

Interest  expense  was  $33,950  in  the  first  quarter  of  fiscal  1999.

Net  loss  for  the  first  quarter  of  fiscal  1999  was $(51,559) compared to
a  loss  of   $(850)  for  the  first  quarter  of  fiscal  1998.

Liquidity  and  Capital  Resources

At  December  31,  1998 the  Company  has negative working  capital  of $324,735
compared  to working  capital of $73,734 at September 30, 1998.  The decrease in
working  capital  is  due primarily to expenditure of cash in re-building one of
the  company  s  locations located in north Houston which was damaged by fire in
May, 1998 and which has been subsequently re-built and leased to a subsidiary of
Rick  s  Cabaret  International,  Inc.

LIQUIDITY  AND  CAPITAL  RESOURCES

In  the  opinion  of  management, working capital is not a true indicator of the
financial  status  of  the  company.  Typically,  the  Company  carries  current
liabilities  in  excess  of  current  assets  because  the  business  receives
substantially  immediate  payment  for sales, with  nominal  receivables,  while
inventories  and  other  current  liabilities  normally  carry  longer  payment
terms.  Vendors  and  purveyors  often  remain  flexible  with  payment  terms
providing  the  Company with opportunities to adjust to short term business down
turns.  The  Company  considers the primary indicators of financial status to be
the  long  term  trend  and  mix  of  sales  revenues,  overall  cash  flow  and
profitability  from  operations  and  the  level  of  long  term  debt.

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During  the  three  months  ended  December  31,  1998,  the  Company  provided
$196,025 cash from  operations  as  opposed  to $(850) cash used during the same
period  in fiscal 1998. An amortization and depreciation expense recorded during
the  period  ended  December  31,  1998 was $20,852.  Net cash used in investing
activities was $179,039, principally in The Company's north Houston location. 

There  was  a  decrease  in  sales  in  Houston,  Texas  resulting  from  the
implementation  of  the new sexually oriented  business  ordinance  in April and
June  1998.  Management  believes that the  effects  of  the  implementation  of
this  ordinance  will  diminish  in  future  months.

SEASONALITY

The  Company  is  significantly  affected  by  seasonal factors.  Typically, the
Company  has  experienced reduced revenues from April through September with the
strongest  operating  results  occurring  during  October  through March.  While
management  continues  to believe that the overall trend remains consistent, the
Company  has  experienced  decreased  sales  in  the Houston location during the
October  through  June  period.  Management  attributes  these  decreases to the
current  level  of  competition  and to the public perception of a newly enacted
city  ordinance  affecting  sexually oriented  businesses  which  is  undergoing
judicial  review.

SPECIAL  NOTE  REGARDING  FORWARD  LOOKING  INFORMATION

The  Company  is  including  the  following  cautionary  statement  in  this
Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10 QSB to make applicable and take advantage of the
safe  harbor  provision  of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
for  any  forward  looking  statements  made  by,  or  on  behalf  of  the
Company.  Forward  looking  statements  include  statements  concerning  plans,
objectives,  goals,  strategies,  future  events  or  performance and underlying
assumptions and other  statements  which are other than statements of historical
facts.  Certain  statements  contained  herein  are  forward looking  statements
and,  accordingly,  involve  risks  and  uncertainties  which could cause actual
results  or  outcomes  to  differ  materially  from  those  expressed  in  the
forward  looking  statements.  The  Company's  expectations,  beliefs  and
projections  are expressed in good faith and are  believed  by  the  Company  to
have  a  reasonable  basis,  including  without  limitations,  management's
examination  of  historical  operating  trends, data contained  in the Company's
records  and  other  data  available from third parties, but  there  can  be  no
assurance  that  management's  expectations,  beliefs  or  projections  will
result,  or  be  achieved,  or  be  accomplished.

In  addition  to  other  factors  and  matters  discussed  elsewhere herein, the
following  are  important  factors that, in the view of the Company, could cause
material  adverse  affects  on  the Company's financial condition and results of
operations.  Important  factors  that  could  cause  actual  results  to  differ
materially  from those indicated include risks and uncertainties relating to the
impact  and  implementation  of  the sexually oriented business ordinance in the
City  of  Houston,  the recent opening of the club in Minneapolis, Minnesota and
the  availability  of  acceptable  financing  to  fund  corporate  efforts.

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     PART  II

     OTHER  INFORMATION

Item  6.   EXHIBITS  AND  REPORTS  ON  FORM  8-K

     Exhibits  required  by  Item  601  of  Regulation  SB

     (2)  Exhibit  27.1     Financial  Data  Schedule

     Reports  on  Form  8-K

     On  October  15, 1998, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K dated October
     13,  1998  reporting  a  change  in  certifying  accountant.

                                    SIGNATURES

     Pursuant  to  the  requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant  has  duly  caused  this  report  to  be  signed on its behalf by the
undersigned  hereunto  duly  authorized.

                                            TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES, INC.

Date: February 12 , 1999                    By:  /s/ Eric Langan
                                               ---------------------------------
                                                     Eric Langan, Chairman

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE  SHEETS

                                  ASSETS
                                  ------

                                                  12/31/98     9/30/98
                                                (UNAUDITED)   (AUDITED)

CURRENT ASSETS
<S>                                             <C>          <C>
  Cash                                          $   54,245   $  243,346 
  Accounts receivable                                4,697        2,343 
  Accounts receivable - related party                9,755 
  Prepaid expenses                                   8,406        1,600 
  Inventories                                          765          765 
  Land held for sale                               569,069      569,069 
                                                -----------  -----------

    Total current assets                           637,181      826,878 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
  Buildings, lands and leasehold improvements    1,914,203    1,769,572 
  Furniture & equipment                            204,080      169,671 
                                                -----------  -----------

                                                 2,118,283    1,939,243 

  Accumulated depreciation                         (90,603)     (69,751)
                                                -----------  -----------

                                                 2,027,680    1,869,492 

OTHER ASSETS
  Other                                            108,705      108,705 
                                                -----------  -----------

                                                $2,773,566   $2,805,075 
                                                ===========  ===========

                  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                  ------------------------------------

CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Notes Payable                                 $   25,000   $   25,000 
  Current portion of long term debt                203,163      220,527 
  Payable to Parent                                116,932       79,851 
  Accounts payable - trade                         216,703      185,644 
  Accrued expenses                                 361,674      203,677 
  Income tax payable                                38,445       38,445 
                                                -----------  -----------

    Total current liabilities                      961,916      753,144 

LONG TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION

  Long-term debts less current portion           1,744,244    1,932,967 
                                                -----------  -----------

  Total Liabilities                              2,706,161    2,686,111 
                                                -----------  -----------

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                          ---          --- 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Preferred stock - $.10 par, authorized
    1,000,000shares; none outstanding                  ---          --- 
  Common stock - $.01 par, authorized
    15,000,000 shares
    issued 4,305,012 and 4,305,012                   4,305        4,305 
  Additional paid in capital                     4,026,383    4,026,383 
  Retained earnings (deficit)                   (3,963,282)  (3,911,724)
                                                -----------  -----------

      Total stockholder's equity                    67,406      118,964 
                                                -----------  -----------

                                                $2,773,567   $2,805,075 
                                                ===========  ===========
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                  THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997

                                          1998         1997
                                      (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                   <C>          <C>
REVENUES
  Sales of alcoholic beverages
  Sales of food
  Service revenues                    $   62,523   $         
  Other                                  367,588         147 
                                      -----------  ----------

                                         430,111         147 
                                      -----------  ----------

OPERATING EXPENSES
  Cost of goods sold                      29,878             
  Salaries and wages                     175,183             
  Other general and administrative
      Taxes and permits                   36,079             
      Charge card fees                     2,533             
      Rent                                49,673             
      Legal and accounting                19,678             
      Advertising                         22,288             
      Other                              112,409         997 
                                      -----------  ----------

                                         447,721         997 
                                      -----------  ----------

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATION             (17,609)       (850)

  Interest Expense                       (33,950)
                                      -----------  ----------

NET LOSS                              $  (51,559)  $    (850)
                                      ===========  ==========
  EXTRAORDINARY ITEM

BASIC NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE:
  LOSS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM      $    (0.01)  $    0.00 
  EXTRAORDINARY ITEM                        0.00 
                                      -----------  ----------
                                      $    (0.01)  $    0.00 
                                      ===========  ==========

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING    4,305,012   3,573,854 
                                      ===========  ==========
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                  THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997


                                                     1998        1997
                                                 (UNAUDITED)  (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                              <C>          <C>
NET LOSS                                         $  (51,559)  $     (850)

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET
  LOSS TO NET CASH PROVIDED (USED)
  BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Depreciation                                     20,852 
    Changes in assets and liabilities:
        Accounts receivable                           7,401 
        Prepaid expenses                             (6,806)
        Inventories
        Accounts payable and accrued expenses       226,137 
                                                 -----------  -----------

    Cash provided (used) by operating expenses      196,025         (850)
                                                 -----------  -----------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Additions to property equipment                (179,039)
                                                 -----------  -----------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Common stock issued, less offering costs            850 
    Increase in long term debt                     (188,723)
    Payments on long term debt                      (17,364)
                                                 -----------  -----------

                                                   (206,087)         850 
                                                 -----------  -----------

NET (DECREASE) IN CASH                             (189,101)           0 

CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD                         243,346          156 
                                                 -----------  -----------

CASH AT END OF PERIOD                            $   54,245   $      156 
                                                 ===========  ===========

CASH PAID DURING PERIOD FOR:

    Interest                                         33,950            0 
                                                 ===========  ===========
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              TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                DECEMBER 31,1998


1.     BASIS  OF  PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with  generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information
and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB of Regulation S-B.  They do not include
all  information  and  footnotes  required  by  generally  accepted  accounting
principles  for  complete  financial  statements.  However,  except as disclosed
herein,  there  has  been no material change in the information disclosed in the
notes to the financial statements for the year ended September 30, 1998 included
in  the  Company's  Annual  Report  on Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and
Exchange  Commission.  The interim unaudited financial statements should be read
in  conjunction with those financial statements included in the Form 10-KSB.  In
the  opinion  of  Management,  all  adjustments  considered necessary for a fair
presentation, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, have been made.
Operating  results  for  the  three  months  ended  December  31,  1998  are not
necessarily  indicative  of the results that may be expected for the year ending
September  30,  1999.

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                            0
                                      0
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<INCOME-PRETAX>                             (51559)
<INCOME-TAX>                                     0
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