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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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For Quarter Ended July 31, 1995 Commission File Number 0-8877
CREDO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Colorado 84-0772991
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(State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification)
1801 Broadway, Suite 900
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 297-2200
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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
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, net of treasury stock, as of May 31, 1995
Common stock, $.10 par value - 3,165,000
Preferred stock, no par value - None Issued
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CREDO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 1995 and
October 31, 1994 3
Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Changes in
Retained Earnings for the Nine Month Periods Ended
July 31, 1995 and 1994 and the Three Month Periods
Ended July 31, 1995 and 1994 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine
Month Periods Ended July 31, 1995 and 1994 5
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations - July 31, 1995 6-9
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Not Applicable
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The financial information furnished in this Form 10-Q reflects all adjustments
which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of
the financial position of the Company for the periods presented.
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CREDO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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<CAPTION>
July 31, 1995 October 31, 1994
(Third Qtr. End) (Fiscal Year End)
Unaudited Audited
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 342,000 $ 331,000
Temporary cash investments 2,228,000 2,731,000
Receivables:
Trade 202,000 145,000
Accrued oil and gas sales 151,000 196,000
Accrued interest 3,000 13,000
Other 35,000 63,000
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2,961,000 3,479,000
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Oil and gas properties, at cost,
using full cost method:
Unevaluated 978,000 564,000
Evaluated 9,604,000 9,626,000
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10,582,000 10,190,000
Less accumulated depreciation,
depletion and amortization (5,302,000) (4,955,000)
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5,280,000 5,235,000
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Long-term assets:
Operating rights and other
intangible assets, net 333,000 397,000
Other, net 52,000 39,000
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385,000 436,000
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$ 8,626,000 $ 9,150,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 409,000 $ 650,000
Note payable - 455,000
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409,000 1,105,000
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Deferred income taxes 531,000 430,000
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Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, without par
value, 5,000,000 shares
authorized, none issued - -
Common stock, $.10 par value,
20,000,000 shares authorized,
3,666,000 shares issued 366,000 366,000
Capital in excess of par value 6,236,000 6,236,000
Retained earnings 1,877,000 1,689,000
Treasury stock, at cost,
456,000 shares in 1995 and
400,000 in 1994 (793,000) (676,000)
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7,686,000 7,615,000
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Commitments
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$ 8,626,000 $ 9,150,000
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See accompanying notes.
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CREDO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND CHANGES IN
RETAINED EARNINGS - UNAUDITED
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Nine Months Nine Months Quarter Quarter
Ended Ended Ended Ended
July 31, July 31, July 31, July 31,
1995 1994 1995 1994
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Revenues:
Oil and gas sales $1,134,000 $1,059,000 $ 366,000 $ 364,000
Operating 317,000 310,000 101,000 102,000
Interest and other 149,000 89,000 57,000 37,000
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1,600,000 1,458,000 524,000 503,000
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Costs and expenses:
General and
administrative 432,000 417,000 145,000 145,000
Depreciation, depletion
and amortization 412,000 434,000 130,000 148,000
Oil and gas production 467,000 459,000 165,000 161,000
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1,311,000 1,310,000 440,000 454,000
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Income before income taxes 289,000 148,000 84,000 49,000
Income taxes (101,000) (55,000) (30,000) (16,000)
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Net income 188,000 93,000 54,000 33,000
Retained earnings,
beginning of period 1,689,000 1,539,000 1,823,000 1,599,000
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Retained earnings, end
of period $1,877,000 $1,632,000 $1,877,000 $1,632,000
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Net income per share $ .06 $ .03 $ .02 $ .01
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Weighted average common
shares outstanding during
the period 3,214,000 3,317,000 3,204,000 3,300,000
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See accompanying notes.
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CREDO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - UNAUDITED
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Nine Months
Ended Ended
July 31, 1995 July 31, 1994
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Operating activities:
Net income $ 188,000 $ 93,000
Noncash expenses included in
net income:
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 412,000 434,000
Deferred income taxes 101,000 55,000
Other 9,000 2,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables (57,000) 10,000
Accrued oil and gas sales 45,000 48,000
Accrued interest 10,000 (3,000)
Other 28,000 -
Accounts payable (241,000) (134,000)
Income taxes currently payable - (65,000)
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Net cash provided by operating
activities 495,000 440,000
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Investing activities:
Oil and gas properties (392,000) (255,000)
Purchase of certificates of
deposit and other investments (900,000) (3,246,000)
Proceeds from certificates of
deposit and other investments 1,403,000 2,781,000
Changes in long-term assets (23,000) 3,000
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Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities 88,000 (717,000)
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Financing activities:
Purchase of treasury stock (117,000) (76,000)
Payoff of note payable (455,000) -
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Net cash used by financing activities (572,000) (76,000)
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Increase (decrease) cash
and cash equivalents 11,000 (353,000)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period 331,000 543,000
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End of period $ 342,000 $ 190,000
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See accompanying notes.
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CREDO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
July 31, 1995
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The company's working capital and cash flow represent a significant
capital resource and source of liquidity.
At third quarter-end, working capital was $2,617,000, up $243,000, or
10% from fiscal year ended October 31, 1994. Cash flow from operating
activities before working capital changes totaled $710,000 for the nine
months, up 22% from $584,000 in the same period last year. Cash flow was used
primarily to fund oil and gas property expenditures and purchases of treasury
stock.
Existing working capital and anticipated cash flow are expected to be
sufficient to fund fiscal 1995 operations. However, if the company were to
make one or more major acquisitions during the coming year, bank borrowing,
issuance of additional stock, or other forms of debt financing would be
considered. Because earnings are anticipated to be reinvested in operations,
cash dividends are not expected to be paid in the foreseeable future.
Commitments for future capital expenditures were not material at third
quarter-end. The timing of most capital expenditures for exploration and
development is relatively discretionary. Therefore, the company can plan
expenditures to coincide with available funds in order to minimize business
risks.
PRODUCT PRICES, PRODUCTION AND INTEREST RATES
Numerous uncertainties exist in the oil and gas exploration and
production industry which are beyond the company's ability to predict with
reasonable accuracy.
Deregulation of natural gas pricing and transportation have resulted in
far-reaching and fundamental changes in the transportation and marketing
segments of the natural gas industry. Gas price decontrol and the advent of
an active spot market for natural gas have resulted in the company's gas sales
and prices becoming more seasonal. Sales and prices accelerate in peak demand
periods, such as the winter months, and subside during lower demand periods.
Uncertainties also exist with respect to the supply of oil available to
world markets. OPEC exercises considerable influence over the worldwide oil
supply and thus the prices for petroleum products.
The company periodically hedges the price of a portion of its natural
gas and crude oil production by forward selling production in the futures
markets. Realized gains or losses are recognized monthly as adjustments to
oil and gas sales by matching each futures contract month to the associated
production month. Unrealized gains and losses are not reflected in the
accounts. At July 31, 1995, the company had pre-sold through January 1997,
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390,0000 MMBtu of its future gas production in the gas futures market at an
average NYMEX price of $1.91 per MMBtu. Any realized hedging gain or loss is
added to the net wellhead (cash) gas price received by the company in order to
calculate the company's total gas price realization. The total gas price
realization will be different from (normally less than) the NYMEX hedge price
due to several factors including (i) hedging less than 100% of production,
(ii) gas gathering costs, (iii) price "basis" differentials between regional
pipelines and the Henry Hub market center, (iv) speculative forces causing the
NYMEX and cash markets not to move uniformly, and (v) the company's timing for
closing its hedges.
The company is obligated to either deliver pre-sold gas to a NYMEX
specified delivery point or to purchase "long" positions in the futures market
at then prevailing prices to offset the hedge position. As of July 31, 1995,
realized natural gas hedging gains totaling $119,000 were included in oil and
gas sales.
Oil and gas sales volume and price comparisons for the indicated
periods are set forth below.
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Nine Months
Ended July 31, 1995 Ended July 31, 1994
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Percent Percent
Volume Price
Product Volume Price Volume Price Change Change
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Gas (Mcf) 340,100 $ 1.67* 304,000 $ 1.75 + 12% - 5%
Oil (bbls) 34,200 $16.58 36,400 $14.47 - 6% + 15%
<CAPTION>
Three Months Three Months
Ended July 31, 1995 Ended July 31, 1994
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Percent Percent
Volume Price
Product Volume Price Volume Price Change Change
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Gas (Mcf) 103,500 $ 1.71** 101,000 $ 1.53 + 2% + 12%
Oil (bbls) 11,200 $16.89 12,500 $16.95 - 10% - %
<CAPTION>
Three Months Three Months
Ended July 31, 1995 Ended April 30, 1995
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Percent Percent
Volume Price
Product Volume Price Volume Price Change Change
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Gas (Mcf) 103,500 $ 1.71** 111,700 $ 1.61*** - 7% + 6%
Oil (bbls) 11,200 $16.89 11,000 $17.17 + 2% - 2%
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* Includes a $.35 per Mcf hedging gain.
** Includes a $.45 per Mcf hedging gain.
*** Includes a $.41 per Mcf hedging gain.
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The interest rate earned on short-term investments averaged
approximately 6.2% for the nine months ended July 31, 1995 compared to 4.3% in
the same period of 1994. For the third quarter, the rate averaged 6.8%
compared to 4.6% for the same quarter last year and 6.3% in the immediately
preceding quarter. Current interest rates available to the company for one
year certificates of deposit are approximately 5.75%.
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INCOME TAXES
The company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS 109),
which requires the asset and liability method of accounting for deferred income
taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the
temporary differences between the financial and tax basis of assets and
liabilities. Deferred tax assets or liabilities at the end of each period are
determined by using the tax rate in effect at that time.
The total future deferred income tax liability under SFAS 109 is
extremely complicated for an oil company to calculate due in part to the
long-lived nature of depleting oil and gas reserves. Accordingly, the
liability is subject to continual revision of the numerous estimates required,
and may change significantly in the event of such things as major acquisitions,
divestitures, changes in reserve estimates, changes in reserve lives, and
changes in tax rates or tax laws.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1995 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1994
For the first nine months of 1995, net income increased 102% to $188,000
compared to $93,000 last year.
Total revenues increased 10% to $1,600,000 in 1995 compared to $1,458,000
last year. Oil and gas sales increased $75,000, or 7%. With respect to
product prices, as the table on page 7 shows, gas price realizations fell 5% to
$1.67 per Mcf and oil price realizations rose 15% to $16.58 per barrel. The
net effect of these price changes was to increase oil and gas sales by $63,000.
Net wellhead gas prices averaged only $1.32 per Mcf for the first nine months
of 1995 but were supplemented by gas hedging gains of $.35 per Mcf. With
respect to sales volumes, as the table on page 7 shows, gas volumes increased
12% and oil volumes declined 6%. The net effect of these volume changes was to
increase oil and gas sales by $12,000. The gas volume increase was due to
three newly drilled wells placed on stream early in fiscal 1995 together with
production from an acquisition made in the fourth fiscal quarter of last year.
These volume increases were partially offset by a one month shut-in of the
company's largest gas producing property due to compressor and pipeline
reconfiguration work, and a two month shut-in of 14 gas wells due to low gas
prices. The decline in oil volume reflects shut-ins, temporary mechanical
problems on one of the company's larger oil producing properties, and the sale
of several marginal wells. Operating income increased slightly. Interest and
other income increased due to higher yields on temporary cash investments.
Total costs and expenses increased slightly to $1,311,000 in the first
nine months of 1995 compared to $1,310,000 in the same period last year.
General and administrative expenses increased 4% due to the timing of certain
expenditures. Depreciation, depletion and amortization and oil and gas
production expense variations were nominal. The effective income tax rate was
35% in 1995 compared to 37% last year.
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QUARTER ENDED JULY 31, 1995 COMPARED TO QUARTER ENDED JULY 31, 1994
In the third quarter of fiscal 1995, net income was $54,000 compared to
$33,000 in the same period last year.
Total revenues increased 4% to $524,000 in the third quarter of 1995
compared to $503,000 in the same period last year. Oil and gas sales increased
by $2,000. With respect to product prices, as the table on page 7 shows, gas
price realizations increased 12% to $1.71 per Mcf and oil price realizations
were virtually unchanged at $16.89 per barrel. The net effect of these price
changes was to increase oil and gas sales by $18,000. Net wellhead gas prices
averaged only $1.26 per Mcf for the 1995 quarter but were supplemented by gas
hedging gains of $.45 per Mcf. With respect to sales volumes, as the table on
page 7 shows, gas volumes increased 2% and oil volumes declined 10%. The net
effect of these volume changes was to reduce oil and gas sales by $16,000.
The gas volume increase was due to three newly drilled wells placed on stream
early in fiscal 1995 together with production from an acquisition made in the
fourth fiscal quarter of last year. The volume increase from these activities
was partially offset by a one month shut-in of the company's largest gas
producing property due to compressor and pipeline reconfiguration work and a
two month shut-in of 14 gas wells due to low gas prices. The decline in oil
volume reflects shut-ins, temporary mechanical problems on one of the company's
larger oil producing properties, and the sale of several marginal wells.
Operating income was about the same as last year. Interest and other income
increased due to higher yields on temporary cash investments.
Total costs and expenses decreased 3% to $440,000 in the third quarter
compared to $454,000 for the same period last year. General and
administrative expenses were unchanged from the prior year. Depreciation,
depletion and amortization declined 12% because of lower product volumes as
discussed above combined with increased reserves in 1995 due to the reserve
acquisition made in the fourth fiscal quarter of last year. Oil and gas
production expenses increased 3% due to wells added by acquisitions and
drilling. Income taxes were provided at a 35% effective rate in the third
quarter of 1995 compared to 33% in the prior year.
QUARTER ENDED JULY 31, 1995 COMPARED TO QUARTER ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
In the third quarter of 1995, net income was $54,000 compared to $48,000 in
the second quarter of 1995.
Total revenues increased to $524,000 compared to $520,000 in the preceding
quarter. Oil and gas sales declined $2,000. With respect to product prices,
as the table on page 7 shows, gas price increased 6% to $1.71 per Mcf and oil
price realizations fell 2% to $16.89 per barrel. The net effect of these price
changes was to increase oil and gas sales by $4,000. Net wellhead gas prices
averaged $1.71 and $1.61 per Mcf, respectively, for the quarters. These prices
were supplemented by gas hedging gains of $.45 and $.41 per Mcf, respectively.
With respect to sales volumes, as the table on page 7 shows, gas volumes
declined 7% and oil volumes increased 2%. The net effect of these volume
changes was to reduce oil and gas sales by $6,000. The gas volume decline was
due to a two month shut-in of 14 gas wells due to low gas prices.
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Operating income declined slightly. Interest and other income increased
due to higher yields on temporary cash investments.
Total costs and expenses increased 2% to $440,000 in the third quarter
compared to $447,000 in the second quarter. Oil and gas production costs
increased 4% reflecting increased workover and repair activity. Depreciation,
depletion and amortization decreased as a result of the lower overall
production volumes discussed above. General and administrative expenses
decreased 2% due to the timing of certain expenditures. Income tax expense
was provided at an effective rate of 35% in both quarters.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
CREDO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
By: /s/ James T. Huffman
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James T. Huffman
President and
Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ B. J. Sullivan
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B. J. Sullivan
Date: September 14, 1995 Vice President-Finance
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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONSOILIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS FOUND ON
PAGES 3 AND 4 OF THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE YEAR-TO-DATE, AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> OCT-31-1995
<PERIOD-START> NOV-01-1994
<PERIOD-END> JUL-31-1995
<CASH> 342,000
<SECURITIES> 2,228,000
<RECEIVABLES> 202,000
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 0
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 2,961,000
<PP&E> 10,582,000<F1>
<DEPRECIATION> 5,302,000
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 8,626,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 409,000
<BONDS> 0
<COMMON> 366,000
0
0
<OTHER-SE> 7,320,000
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 8,626,000
<SALES> 1,134,000
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 1,600,000
<CGS> 467,000
<TOTAL-COSTS> 879,000
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 432,000
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0
<INCOME-PRETAX> 289,000
<INCOME-TAX> 101,000
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 188,000
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 188,000
<EPS-PRIMARY> .06
<EPS-DILUTED> .06
<FN>
<F1>OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES, AT COST, USING FULL COST METHOD
</FN>
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