TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES INC
10QSB, 1999-08-16
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:  June  30,  1999

[ ]     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.)

                            505 North Belt, Suite 630
                              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

     On  July  30,  1999,  there were 4,305,012 shares of common stock, $.01 par
value,  outstanding.

     Transitional  Small  Business  Disclosure  Format:      Yes  [ ]     No [X]

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                                Table of Contents

PART  I  -  FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

Item  1.    Financial  Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of  June 30, 1999 (unaudited)
     and  September  30,  1998  (audited)

     Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine
     months ended  June  30,  1999  and  1998  (unaudited)

     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months
     ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited)

     Selected  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

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                                     PART I

                              FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM  1.     FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS

     The  information  required  hereunder  is  included  in  the  Company's
Consolidated  Financial  Statements and the Notes thereto as set forth beginning
on  page  F-1.

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              TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE  SHEETS



                         ASSETS

                                                  6/30/99       9/30/98
                                                 (UNAUDITED    (AUDITED)
<S>                                             <C>           <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash                                          $    29,028   $   243,346
  Accounts receivable                                69,875         2,343
  Accounts receivable - related party                83,811         9,755
  Prepaid expenses                                      424         1,600
  Inventories                                           ---           765
  Land held for sale                                569,069       569,069
                                                ------------  ------------

    Total current assets                            752,207       826,878
                                                ------------  ------------

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
  Buildings, lands and leasehold improvements     1,398,195     1,769,572
  Furniture & equipment                             181,401       169,671
                                                ------------  ------------

                                                  1,579,596     1,939,243

  Accumulated depreciation                         (111,002)      (69,751)
                                                ------------  ------------

                                                  1,468,594     1,869,492
                                                ------------  ------------

OTHER ASSETS
  Other                                              69,315       108,705
                                                ------------  ------------

                                                $ 2,290,116   $ 2,805,075
                                                ============  ============


       LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Notes Payable                                 $       ---   $    25,000
  Current portion of long term debt                 168,848       220,527
  Payable to Parent                                     ---        79,851
  Accounts payable - trade                           86,673       185,644
  Accrued expenses                                   75,420       203,677
  Income tax payable                                    ---        38,445
                                                ------------  ------------

    Total current liabilities                       330,942       753,144

LONG TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION

  Long-term debt less current portion             1,731,973     1,932,967
                                                ------------  ------------

  Total Liabilities                               2,062,915     2,686,111
                                                ------------  ------------

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                           ---           ---

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Preferred stock - $.10 par, authorized
    1,000,000shares; none outstanding                   ---           ---
  Common stock - $.001 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)                    (3,803,487)   (3,911,724)
                                                ------------  ------------

      Total stockholders' equity                    227,201       118,964
                                                ------------  ------------

                                                $ 2,290,116   $ 2,805,075
                                                ============  ============
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                       TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                            (UNAUDITED)

                                              FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED  FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                          JUNE 30,               JUNE 30,
                                                   1999         1998         1999         1998
<S>                                             <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
REVENUES
  Sales of alcoholic beverages                  $      ---   $  336,882   $      ---   $  880,255
  Sales of food                                        ---      209,828          ---      626,638
  Service revenues                                  77,755       66,793      215,874      245,215
  Other                                            318,065       48,925    1,081,256      167,779
                                                -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

                                                   395,820      662,428    1,297,130    1,919,887
                                                -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

OPERATING EXPENSES
  Cost of goods sold                                25,554       65,023       79,305      201,040
  Salaries and wages                                88,241      322,435      342,328      699,123
  Other general and administrative
      Taxes and permits                             61,379      151,514      137,515      255,391
      Charge card fees                               1,497       10,009        5,909       27,875
      Rent                                           4,112       52,538      125,790      137,556
      Legal and accounting                           7,045       76,806       56,366      216,143
      Advertising                                   11,558       27,698       45,628       95,537
      Other                                        118,986      209,701      314,924      449,283
                                                -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

                                                   318,373      915,725    1,107,765    2,081,948
                                                -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                       77,448     (253,297)     189,365     (162,061)

  Interest Expense                                 (37,242)     (41,016)    (117,940)     (80,669)
  Loss on Termination of Lease                         ---          ---     (219,780)         ---
                                                -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

NET INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX                 40,206     (294,313)    (148,355)    (242,730)
  AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM

INCOME TAXES                                           ---       24,956          ---          ---
                                                -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

NET INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE                            40,206     (269,357)    (148,355)    (242,730)
  EXTRAORDINARY ITEM

EXTRAORDINARY ITEM
  Gain on Fire Damage                                  ---          ---      256,592          ---
                                                -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------

NET INCOME/(LOSS)                               $   40,206   $ (269,357)  $  108,237   $ (242,730)
                                                ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

BASIC NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:
    INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM                 $0.01   $    (0.07)  $    (0.03)  $    (0.09)
  EXTRAORDINARY ITEM                                  0.00         0.00         0.06         0.00
                                                $     0.01   $    (0.07)  $     0.03   $    (0.09)
                                                ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING              4,305,012    4,093,979    4,305,012    2,691,494
                                                ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
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<CAPTION>
              TAURUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                    NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998



                                                       1999         1998
                                                   (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                <C>           <C>
NET INCOME/(LOSS)                                  $   108,237   $(242,730)

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET
  LOSS TO NET CASH PROVIDED (USED)
  BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Depreciation                                        41,251      85,700
    Gain on fire damage and disposal of assets        (247,865)        ---
    Loss on termination of lease                       219,780         ---
    Changes in assets and liabilities:
        Accounts receivable                           (141,588)    (40,377)
        Prepaid expenses                                 1,176       4,500
        Inventories                                        765      (7,620)
        Other Assets                                    39,390     (88,086)
        Accounts payable and accrued expenses         (370,523)    419,537
                                                   ------------  ----------

    Cash provided (used) by operating activities      (349,377)    130,924
                                                   ------------  ----------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Payments for notes receivable                          ---     (47,879)
    Proceeds from insurance on fire damage             504,457         ---
    Additions to property equipment                      1,125    (752,769)
                                                   ------------  ----------

    Cash provided (used) by investing activities       505,582    (800,648)
                                                   ------------  ----------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Common stock issued, less offering costs               ---     814,601
    Purchase of Treasury Stocks                            ---         (38)
    Increase in long term debt                             ---      90,049
    Payments on long term debt                        (370,523)   (226,385)
                                                   ------------  ----------

    Cash provided (used) by financing activities      (370,523)    678,227
                                                   ------------  ----------

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH                       (214,318)      8,503

CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD                            243,346         797
                                                   ------------  ----------

CASH AT END OF PERIOD                              $    29,028   $   9,300
                                                   ============  ==========

CASH PAID DURING PERIOD FOR:

    Interest                                       $   117,940   $  80,669
                                                   ============  ==========
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              TAURUS ENTERTAIMENT COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  JUNE 30, 1999


     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 nine months ended June 30, 1999 are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30,
1999.

     2.     FIRE  DAMAGE

On  December  15, 1998, a fire damaged the adult entertainment facility known as
XTC  Cabaret  at Gulf Freeway located in Houston, Texas.  The Company incurred a
material  decline  in  revenues subsequent to the closure of XTC - Houston.  The
insurance  settlement  resulted  in  an  extraordinary  gain  of  $256,592.

     3.     TERMINATION  OF  LEASE

On February 28, 1999, the Company and the Landlord agreed to terminate the lease
of  one  of the subsidiaries known as Lucky's located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The  transaction  resulted  in  a  Loss  Company's  of  $219,780.

<PAGE>
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.

Information  Regarding  and  Factors  Affecting  Forward  Looking  Statements

     The  Company is including the following cautionary statement in this 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.  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.   Certain  statements  contained  in this Report on Form
10-QSB  are  forward-looking  statements  and  the  matters  discussed  in these
forward-looking  statements  are  subject to risks and uncertainties which could
cause  actual  results  or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in
the  forward-looking  statements.  The  Company's forward-looking statements are
expressed  in  good  faith  and are believed by the Company to have a reasonable
basis  based  on  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 any matter discussed in a forward-looking
statement will ultimately be achieved, or if achieved, will have the same impact
on  the  Company  as discussed in the forward-looking statement.  In addition to
those  factors  already  mentioned,  other  factors  which  could  effect
forward-looking  statements  are:  the impact and implementation of the sexually
oriented  business  ordinance  in  the  City  of  Houston;  the execution of the
Company's  Internet  e-commerce  strategy,  and  the  availability of acceptable
financing to fund corporate expansion efforts.  The Company has no obligation to
update  or  revise  any  forward-looking  statements  to  reflect future events.

<PAGE>
General

     The  Company  entered  into  the  adult entertainment business in 1997.  In
1998,  another  public  company,  Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. ("Rick's"),
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 non-alcoholic beverages, as well as from dancer performances, cover
charges  and  other  income.

Results  of  Operations

The  Three  Months  Ended  June  30,  1999
Compared  to  the  Three  Months  Ended  June  30,  1998

     For  the  three  months  ended  June 30, 1999, the Company had consolidated
total revenues of $ 395,820 compared to consolidated total revenues of $ 662,428
for  the  three  months  ended  June  30, 1998, or a decrease of $ 266,608.  The
decrease  in total revenues was due to the closings of Company's locations known
as  Broadstreets  and  XTC  due  to  fire.

     The  cost of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 1999 was 6 % of
total  revenues compared to 10 % for the three months ended June 30, 1998.   The
decrease  was  due  primarily to the continuing efforts of management to achieve
reductions  in  cost of goods sold through improved inventory management and the
saving for not having to purchase alcoholic beverages.   The Company continues a
program  to  improve  margins  from  liquor  and  food  sales  and  food service
efficiency.

     Payroll  and  related costs for the three months ended June 30, 1999 were $
88,241  compared  to  $  322,435 for the three months ended June 30, 1998.   The
decrease  was  a  reflection  of  the  reduction in personnel experienced by the
company  due  to  the  closings  of  the  Company's  two  locations.  Management
currently believes that its labor and management staff levels are of appropriate
levels.

     Other  selling,  general  and  administrative expenses for the three months
ended  June  30,  1999 were $ 204,578 compared to $ 528,267 for the three months
ended  June  30,  1998.   The  decrease  was  due to the decreased number of the
Company's  locations.

     Interest  expense  for  the  three  months ended June 30, 1999 was $ 37,242
compared  to
$  41,016  for  the  three  months  ended  June  30,  1998.   The  decrease  was
attributable  to  the  reductions  in  the  notes  payable.

<PAGE>
     Net  income  for the three months ended June 30, 1999 was $ 40,206 compared
to  a  net  loss  of  $  269,357 for the three months ended June 30, 1998.   The
increase  was  due  to  drastic reduction in overall costs resulting in positive
income  from  operations.   Management currently believes that the Company is in
the  position  to  be  profitable  for  fiscal  1999.

The  Nine  Months  Ended  June  30,  1999
Compared  to  the  Nine  Months  Ended  June  30,  1998

     For the nine months ended June 30, 1999, the Company had consolidated total
revenues  of  $ 1,297,130 compared to consolidated total revenues of $ 1,919,887
for  the  nine  months  ended  June  30,  1998, or a decrease of $ 622,757.  The
decrease  in total revenues was due to the closings of Company's locations known
as  Broadstreets  and  XTC  due  to  fire.

     The  cost  of goods sold for the nine months ended June 30, 1999 was 6 % of
total  revenues  compared to 10 % for the nine months ended June 30, 1998.   The
increase  was  due  primarily to the continuing efforts of management to achieve
reductions  in  cost of goods sold through improved inventory management and the
savings  realized from not having to purchase alcoholic beverages.   The Company
continues  a  program  to  improve  margins  from liquor and food sales and food
service  efficiency.

     Payroll  and  related  costs for the nine months ended June 30, 1999 were $
342,328  compared  to  $699,123  for  the nine months ended June 30, 1998.   The
decrease  was  a  reflection  of  the  reduction in personnel experienced by the
company  as it closed two of its locations.   Management currently believes that
its  labor  and  management  staff  levels  are  of  appropriate  levels.

     Other  selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses for the nine months
ended  June  30, 1999 were $ 686,132 compared to $ 1,181,785 for the nine months
ended June 30, 1998.   The decrease was due to decreased number of the Company's
locations,

     Interest  expense  for  the  nine  months ended June 30, 1999 was $ 117,940
compared  to $80,669 for the nine months ended June 30, 1998.  The increase  was
attributable to interest expenses arising from the increased number of Company's
owned  real  estate.

     Net  income  for the nine months ended June 30, 1999 was $ 108,237 compared
to  a  net  loss  of  $  242,730  for the nine months ended June 30, 1998.   The
increase  was  due  to  gain  on  fire  damage.

Liquidity  and  Capital  Resources

     At  June  30,  1999,  the Company had positive working capital of $ 421,265
compared  to  positive  working  capital of $73,734 at September 30, 1998.   The
increase  in  working  capital  was  primarily  due  to  positive  income  from
operations.

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     Net  cash  used  by  operating activities in the nine months ended June 30,
1999 was $349,377 compared to net cash provided of $ 130,924 for the nine months
ended June  30, 1998.  The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was
primarily  due  to  a  decrease  in  accounts  payable  and  accrued  expenses.

     Depreciation  and Amortization for the nine months ended June 30, 1999 were
$  41,251  compared  to  $  85,700  for  the  nine  months  ended June 30, 1998.

     In  the  opinion  of management, working capital is not a true indicator of
the  financial  status.   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 conditions.  The Company considers the primary
indicators  of  financial  status  to  be  the long term trend, the mix of sales
revenues, overall cash flow, profitability from operations and the level of long
term  debt.

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.

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                                     PART II

                                OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM  6.     EXHIBITS  AND  REPORTS  ON  FORM  8-K

     (a)     Exhibits

             Financial  Data  Schedule  -  Exhibit  27.1

     (b)     Reports  on  Form  8-K

             None.

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                                   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.

August  16,  1999                   By: /s/ Eric Langan
                                        ----------------------------
                                        Eric Langan
                                        Director, President
                                        and Chief Financial  Officer

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