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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB/A
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [Fee Required]
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]
For the transition period from ________________ to _____________
Commission file number: 0-9617
TERRITORIAL RESOURCES, INC.
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(Name of Small Business Issuer in its charter)
State of Colorado 84-0821158
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
734 7th Ave. S.W., Suite 1345
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2P 3P8
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (403)233-7914
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, no par value
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(Title of Class)
Check whether the issuer (1) 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
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-B contained herein, and no disclosure will 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-KSB or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X]
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State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $22,000.
State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
computed by reference to the price at which the stock was sold, or the average
bid and asked prices of such stock, as of July 9, 1997: approximately
$2,238,988. The information provided shall in no way be construed as an
admission that any person whose holdings are excluded from the figure is an
affiliate or that any person whose holdings are included is not an affiliate,
and any such admission is hereby disclaimed. The information provided is solely
for record keeping purposes of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS)
AS OF JUNE 30, 1997, THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE,
OUTSTANDING WAS 10,156,133.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes ; No x
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PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION
REFORM ACT SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and in other public
statements by the Company and Company officers, the words "anticipate,"
"expect", "estimate", "project", "intend", and similar expressions are intended
to identify forward-looking statements regarding events and financial trends
which may affect the Company's future operating results and financial condition.
Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the
Company's actual results and financial condition to differ materially. Such
factors include. among others: (i) the timing and success of the Company's and
its partners' efforts to secure necessary additional capital, equipment,
supplies and qualified labor and complete the various projects in which the
Company has interests; (ii) political developments in Mongolia, China and
Thailand, among others; (iii) the results of further testing of the various
geographic areas in which the Company has direct or indirect interests; (iv)
unanticipated changes in recent weather patterns and related seasonal factors in
Mongolia and Thailand, (v) the effects of unanticipated actions on the part of
its various operating and contracting parties; (vi) the sensitivity of the
Company's business to general economic conditions in the geographic regions
(generally Asia and the Far East) in which its projects exist; and (vii) other
economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the
Company's operations, markets, products, services and prices. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which
speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to
publicly release the results of any revision of these forward-looking statements
to reflect events or circumstances after the date they are made or to reflect
the occurrence of unanticipated events.
The undersigned registrant hereby amends the following items, financial
statements, exhibits or other portions of its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997:
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Territorial Resources, Inc. ("Territorial," the "Company" or the
"Registrant"), a Colorado corporation whose principal business office is located
at Suite 1345, 734 7th Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3P8, is engaged
in the business of exploring for and developing oil and natural gas in the Far
East region of Asia. Territorial resulted from the merger of Target Oil & Gas
Incorporated with and into Egret Energy Corporation on December 31, 1984.
Target Oil & Gas Incorporated was incorporated in the State of Colorado in 1980,
and Egret Energy Corporation was incorporated in the State of Delaware in 1981.
The name of Egret Energy Corporation was changed to Territorial Resources, Inc.
in July 1988.
Territorial currently has interests in the Tamtsag Basin of northeastern
Mongolia, the Gulf of Thailand and various minor interests in the continental
United States. Prior to 1995, the Company was engaged in oil and gas
exploration and production in the continental United States. In March 1995, the
Company acquired a royalty interest in the Saddle Hills area of central Alberta,
Canada which was sold in December 1996. The Company currently owns working
interests, mineral and/or royalty interests in Colorado and Texas. Since March
1995, the Company has primarily pursued international exploration and production
opportunities and has been disposing of its domestic United States interests.
In the future, Territorial plans to concentrate its activities primarily on
obtaining foreign oil and gas interests and actively pursuing their development.
During the last three fiscal years ended March 31, 1997, the Company has
acquired a number of assets and properties and disposed of certain assets and
properties as a result of the application of its business strategy. See
"Business of Territorial" and Item 2 "Description of Property."
BUSINESS OF TERRITORIAL
The Company's current strategy is to participate primarily as a non-
operator with minority interests in projects managed by operators who have
extensive knowledge and experience in the countries in which the projects are
located. Typically, Territorial's staff evaluate projects based on their
analysis of geological, geophysical and engineering data. Many of these
interests have been acquired by the Company from persons or parties affiliated
with it. Where such projects are initiated by Territorial staff, the Company
may make presentations of those projects to operators who are currently working
in the project area. As a minority interest holder in its projects, the Company
is not required to assume primary responsibility for the supervision and
management of day-to-day operations in the various jurisdictions in which the
projects are located. The Company believes that utilizing the expertise and
contacts of other competent operators will provide opportunities which would
otherwise be either prohibitively expensive or outside of the scope of its
participation. As the Company's staff gains operating experience and its
financial capability increases, it expects to undertake future projects as
operator with larger working interests. Unless otherwise provided herein, all
amounts stated in dollars or ($) represent United States dollars, and all
references to
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shares of common stock, no par value ("Common Stock"), of Territorial have been
adjusted to reflect a one-for-three reverse stock split (the "Reverse Stock
Split") effected in May 1997.
TAMTSAG BASIN, MONGOLIA
The Company owns varying direct and indirect oil and gas interests in the
Tamtsag Basin in northeastern Mongolia. These interests were acquired in
several transactions beginning in 1995.
Territorial became aware of opportunities in Mongolia because of the
involvement of Mr. William Penttila, President and a director of Territorial,
Mr. Dennis (Mike) Buck, Vice President, Exploration of Territorial, and Mr.
Edward T. Story, Jr., a former director of the Company. Mr. Story is the
President of SOCO International plc ("SOCO International"), the operator of SOCO
Tamtsag Mongolia, Inc., a Delaware close corporation ("SOTAMO"). SOTAMO was
formed for the purpose of acquiring, exploring for, developing and producing oil
and gas interests in the Tamtsag Basin in northeastern Mongolia for the benefit
of its stockholders.
SOCO International became interested in the petroleum potential of Mongolia
and in 1993 submitted the first bid for Contract Area XXII under the new
Mongolian Petroleum Law which had been enacted in 1991. A production sharing
contract for the area, the first in Mongolia's history, was awarded in 1993 to
SOCO Mongolia, Inc., at that time a wholly-owned subsidiary of SOCO
International. A second production sharing contract, for Contract Area XIX, was
awarded in 1993 to Medallion Mongolia Oil Corporation ("Medallion"). Both
contracts were ratified by the Mongolian Parliament in September 1993.
SOTAMO currently holds varying interests in four exploration contracts in
the Tamtsag Basin. In 1994, SOTAMO acquired SOCO Mongolia, Inc. in exchange for
shares of SOTAMO and acquired the Mongolian assets of Medallion Mongolia Oil
Corporation in exchange for a 1.25% overriding royalty on all contract areas in
the Tamtsag Basin. Two additional production sharing contracts for Contract
Areas XX and XXI in the Tamtsag Basin were awarded to SOTAMO and its partners in
August 1996.
In early 1995, Mr. Story alerted the Company that two shareholders of
SOTAMO had expressed an interest in acquiring an interest in a public company in
exchange for a portion of their SOTAMO Shares. On March 31, 1995, Territorial
acquired 10 shares of common stock of SOTAMO (representing approximately 1% of
the issued and outstanding shares of SOTAMO) in exchange for approximately
666,667 shares of Common Stock of Territorial, and warrants to acquire an
additional approximately 666,667 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of
$0.33 per share, exercisable through December 31, 1996 (the "Purchase
Warrants").
In March 1996, the Company acquired an additional 109 shares of common
stock of SOTAMO (representing approximately 12% of the outstanding common stock
of SOTAMO) in exchange for the issuance of approximately 1,816,667 shares of
Common Stock of Territorial. A value of $1,550,198 was placed on the additional
investment in SOTAMO. As part of the acquisition, Purchase Warrants to acquire
325,000 shares of Common Stock were cancelled. William C. Penttila and Dennis
M. Buck each received approximately 29.2% of
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the shares of Common Stock issued in such transaction. Thereafter, Mr. Penttila
was appointed as a director and the Chief Operating Officer of Territorial, and
Mr. Buck was appointed as Vice President, Exploration of the Company. See also
Item 12. "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
In May 1996, Territorial sold five shares of SOTAMO to Asia Energy Ltd.
("AEL"), Territorial's largest shareholder, pursuant to an option agreement. In
July 1996, Territorial issued to AEL approximately 639,584 shares of Common
Stock of Territorial in exchange for $267,000 in cash, five shares of SOTAMO,
elimination of a payable to AEL of $25,000, and the cancellation of an option
agreement pursuant to which AEL had been granted the right to acquire certain
shares of SOTAMO from Territorial. Territorial also agreed to pay certain
administrative costs of AEL in the future.
Daniel A. Mercier, currently the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, is the President, a director and, in combination with
his wife, is an 11.8% shareholder in AEL. Richard A. N. Bonnycastle, a director
and 12.9% shareholder in AEL, has since been elected a Director of the Company,
and Mr. Baker, the Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary
and Treasurer of the Company, is also an officer of AEL. See also Item 12
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
After the fiscal year ended March 30, 1997, Territorial completed the sale
to SOCO International of 72 shares of SOTAMO ("72 SOTAMO Shares"). The sale was
consummated pursuant to a Shareholders' Exchange Agreement between Territorial
and SOCO International. Edward T. Story, Jr., the President and Chief Executive
Officer of SOCO International, is a former director of Territorial and currently
holds approximately 4.64% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock
of Territorial. In addition, Jimmy M. McCarroll, a director of Territorial, and
Exploration Associates, Inc., an affiliate of Messrs. Penttila and Buck, have
served as consultants to SOCO International and/or its affiliates in connection
with certain of their international oil and gas projects.
In exchange for the sale of the 72 SOTAMO Shares, Territorial received
approximately $926,000 in cash and 873,250 ordinary shares of SOCO
International. SOCO International, a corporation organized under the laws of
England, recently completed an initial public offering and listing of its shares
for trading on the London Stock Exchange. The 873,250 shares of SOCO
International represent approximately 1.77% of the outstanding shares of SOCO
International, based on information provided to Territorial by SOCO
International. Based on the initial offering price of SOCO International shares
in the public offering, the total proceeds received by Territorial in connection
with the sale of its interests in SOTAMO were equal to approximately $4.6
million.
As a result of these transactions, Territorial directly or through its
subsidiary, TRI Mongolia, Inc., owns an aggregate of approximately five percent
of the outstanding shares of common stock of SOTAMO, in addition to its other
interests in the Tamtsag Basin.
GULF OF THAILAND
In late 1996, Territorial became aware of an opportunity to acquire a farm-
in interest in a block in the Gulf of Thailand on which a well drilled during
1993 tested oil at a rate of 730
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BOPD from the Miocene section at a depth of approximately 3,700 feet. The well
was drilled to a total depth of 7,095 feet to test the Permian Ratburi formation
which, although it was low and wet at this location, had reservoir quality rock
which, if found in a stratigraphically trapped location, was thought to be
prospective. In October 1996, a concession relating to the Block comprising
approximately 2,350,000 acres, now known as Block B8/38, was awarded by the
Government of Thailand to SOCO Exploration (Thailand) Co. Ltd., an affiliate of
SOCO International. In addition, SOCO International holds a concession in the
Gulf of Thailand covering approximately 150,000 acres in an area known as Block
B4/32 which is located approximately 60 miles north of Block B8/38. SOCO
International holds this interest through its affiliate, SOCO Thaitex, Inc. The
two concessions described in this paragraph are sometimes referred to as the
"Concessions."
There is considerable seismic data available from the Government of
Thailand on the Block B8/38 project area. Recent discoveries have been made in
other areas in the Gulf of Thailand from the Miocene and Permian formation
intervals. The Nang Nuan field, which has produced approximately 3 million BBLS
to date, is located approximately 60 miles from the edge of Block B8/38. In
addition, there are a number of gas fields located approximately 125 miles from
the western boundary of Block B8/38, the most significant of which is the
Tantawan field, currently producing at a rate of more than 100 MMCFD with proven
reserves of over 1,000 BCF. The Company believes that Block B8/38 has greater
potential than Block B4/32. Until further information is available, however,
there can be no assurance that oil or gas in quantities sufficient to justify
future operations will be found on either Block B8/38 or Block B4/32.
Immediately after Block B8/38 Concession was awarded, SOCO International
farmed out half of its interest in both Concessions to MMC Exploration &
Production (Thailand) Ltd. ("MMC") in consideration of MMC paying 100% of the
cost to casing point of the first well on Block B8/38 to a maximum of
$3,000,000.
On June 30, 1997, the Company was assigned a 2.5% undivided working
interest in each of the two Concessions from the SOCO International affiliates
holding interests in such Concessions. The assignment was made as a result of
the Company's purchase of a right to acquire such working interests from Jimmy
M. McCarroll, a director of the Company, pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement
by and among the Company, Mr. McCarroll and the SOCO International affiliates
with interests in the Concessions. In exchange therefor, the Company paid to
Mr. McCarroll, $210,000 in cash and issued to Mr. McCarroll an aggregate of
550,000 shares of Common Stock of Territorial, 300,000 of which shares are held
in escrow pending the occurrence of certain events. See Item 12 "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions." Mr. McCarroll earned his interests in
the Concessions by completing a farm-out of the interests to MMC on behalf of
affiliates of SOCO International.
On July 10, 1997, the Company acquired an additional 5% undivided working
interest in each of the two Concessions from the same SOCO International
affiliates holding interests in such Concessions, pursuant to a Farmout
Agreement among the Company and such SOCO International affiliates. The parties
thereto agreed that, with respect to the first well drilled on Block B8/38,
Territorial will not be obligated to pay any portion of the costs and expenses
thereof until (a) the sum of $3,000,000 has been expended in connection with
drilling such well or (b) the first well has been drilled and logged and the
well logging tools have been
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recovered on the rig floor, whichever of (a) or (b) occurs first. With respect
to its aggregate 7.5% interests in the two Concessions, Territorial is required
to pay an aggregate of 12.5% of all costs and expenses of the first well drilled
on Block B8/38 to the casing point in excess of those set forth in the preceding
sentence, and an aggregate of 12.5% of all costs and expenses of the second
well, whether such well is drilled on Block B8/38 or Block B4/32, until such
second well has been drilled and logged and the well logging tools have been
recovered on the rig floor. Other than as described above, Territorial will be
required to pay an aggregate of 7.5% of all costs and expenses with respect to
future operations of the Concessions.
Although the assignments with respect to the working interests of
Territorial in the Concessions have been made by the respective SOCO
International affiliates, each such assignment remains subject to certain
consents or approvals from the Government of Thailand and/or its
instrumentalities. The Company anticipates that application for all such
consents or approvals will be made on or before September 1, 1997.
OTHER
In December 1996, Territorial sold its interest in a producing property
known as Saddle Hills, located in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
CERTAIN FACTORS AFFECTING THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS
Equipment. The source and availability of raw materials affecting the
Company is limited to the availability of oil field equipment and supplies,
including tubular steel products and drilling rigs. Such source and
availability can be scarce for international operations. Drilling activity in
the Gulf of Thailand has increased considerably in the recent past, making it
difficult to secure drilling equipment for the near term. SOCO International
and its partners have a rig available to drill the first well beginning in
August or September of 1997. The second well is expected to be spudded in
September or October of 1997. The Blocks are located in an area with average
water depth of approximately 200 feet.
Competition. The exploration for, development, production, distribution
and marketing of oil and gas are subject to intense competition. The principal
methods of competition in the industry for the acquisition of oil and gas
concessions and leases are up front lease bonus payments at the time of award or
acquisition, location damage payments, supplemental payments, differential
royalty rates, annual delay rental payments, the payment of a co-owner's related
financial obligations, and stipulations requiring exploration, and production
and other work commitments and obligations by the concession holder or lessee.
Competitive factors in the distribution and marketing of oil and natural gas
include price, methods and reliability of delivery. Organizations with greater
financial resources, existing staff and labor forces, equipment for exploration,
and experience may be in a better position than the Company to compete for such
concessions or leases.
The Company's ability to increase reserves in the future will depend not
only on its ability to develop its current properties, but also on its ability
to select and acquire suitable producing properties or prospects for exploratory
drilling. Also, since the Company has an insignificant competitive position in
the industry, its ability to market its oil and gas could be
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severely limited by its inability to compete with larger companies operating in
the same area who may be willing or able to offer any oil or gas produced by
them at a price lower than that of the Company. In addition, the availability of
a ready market for oil and gas will depend upon numerous factors beyond the
Company's control, including the extent of foreign and domestic production and
exports or imports of oil, proximity and capacity of pipelines and the effect of
foreign, federal and state regulation on oil and gas sales. With its focus being
international, the Company is subject to significant political risk, especially
since it is presently concentrating on primarily two countries, Mongolia and
Thailand.
Government Regulations. The oil and gas industry is subject to regulation
by the public policies of foreign, domestic and local governments relating to
such matters as the award of exploration and production interests, the
imposition of specific drilling obligations, environmental protection controls,
control over the development and abandonment of a field (including restrictions
on production and abandonment of production facilities) and, in some cases,
possible nationalization, expropriation, regulatory taking, cancellation or
frustration of contract rights, and other political risks in general. The
industry is also subject to the payment of royalties and taxes, which tend to be
higher as compared to those levied on other commercial activities. The Company
cannot predict the impact of future regulatory and taxation initiatives.
Further, the Company is subject to various foreign, federal, state and
local provisions regarding environmental matters, the existence of which may
either hinder or adversely affect the Company's business. Although the Company
does not believe its business operations presently impair environmental quality,
compliance with foreign federal, state and local regulations which have been or
may be enacted or adopted regarding the environment could have an adverse effect
upon capital expenditures, earnings and the competitive position of the Company.
Since inception, the Company has not made any material capital expenditures for
environmental control facilities and does not expect to make any such
expenditures during the current and succeeding fiscal years.
The Company is currently evaluating the most effective corporate structure
for holding its various interests and may establish one or more subsidiaries in
the countries in which it holds interests. These laws and regulations include
matters relating to land tenure, drilling, production practices, environmental
protection, marketing and pricing policies, royalties, and various taxes and
levies including income tax, all of which are subject to change from time to
time.
. Mongolia. The exploration for and production of oil and gas in
Mongolia is governed primarily by the Petroleum Law and the Regulations for
Implementing the Petroleum Law, but is also affected by the Foreign Investment
Law, the Customs Law as it relates to import of goods and services and the
General Tax Law.
The Petroleum Law, which became effective in 1991, governs the relations
between the Government of Mongolia and foreign and domestic companies and
individuals involved in the exploration, development, production, processing,
transportation, storage and marketing of petroleum in Mongolia. Under the law,
petroleum operations may be carried out following approval from the Petroleum
Authority of Mongolia and the Mongolian Government.
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Successful applicants are granted petroleum production sharing contracts by the
Petroleum Authority. The term of the exploration period may not exceed five
years, however, upon mutual agreement between the contractor and the Petroleum
Authority, the term of the exploration period may be extended twice for a period
of two years each time. The production term may be for a period of up to 20
years beginning on the day approval is granted by the Petroleum Authority, which
term may be extended under certain circumstances for up to two additional terms
of five years each.
The contractor may be required to pay royalties to the Mongolian Government
on the production. The amount of royalties for each project is fixed by
negotiations between the contractor and the Petroleum Authority.
The contractor is required to share with the Mongolian Government the
remaining portion of the total production after deduction of royalties and
recovery of costs. The sharing percentage is negotiated with reference to the
daily production rate and is fixed in the contract. The contractor is permitted
to export its share of the production. With respect to capital cost recoveries,
the Petroleum Law states that the amount of oil a contractor may deduct to
recover its costs may not exceed 40% of the total annual production.
Unless otherwise stated in the Customs Law, the Petroleum Law grants to the
contractor an exemption from customs duties with respect to the import and re-
export of equipment and materials necessary for operations and the export of the
contractor's share of petroleum. The law further provides that disputes which
arise during the course of a project shall be resolved in the courts of
Mongolia. Any disputes related to a contract awarded by the Petroleum Authority
may, upon the request of the parties, be settled in accordance with the UNCITRAL
Arbitration Rules.
The Foreign Investment Law became effective on July 1, 1993. The law is
evidence of the country's continued commitment to foreign enterprises and its
willingness to provide foreign investors with legal protection. It sets out, in
general terms, the methods for establishing and operating an entity with foreign
investment in Mongolia. To qualify as a foreign investment entity ("FIE"), at
least 20% of the entity's registered capital must be contributed by a foreign
party. The law grants FIE's various exemptions from and reductions in customs,
duties and taxes.
. Thailand. Oil and gas activities in Thailand are regulated by the
Mineral Fuels Division of the Department of Mineral Resources, a department of
the Thailand Ministry of Industry. Thailand currently utilizes a concession
system for regulating petroleum exploration and production activities as opposed
to a production sharing system. The primary difference between the two systems
is the concept of ownership of the resources. In the concession system, the
resource belongs to the concessionaire once the concession is awarded, subject
to the obligation to pay royalties, taxes and other payments to the Thailand
Government. In the production sharing system, the resources belong to the
government after the production sharing contract is awarded. The contractor
obtains a portion of the production from the contract area according to the
split specified in the contract. The contractor has the obligation to pay taxes
based on its share of production and other charges specified in the contract.
Part of the production is also allocated to the contractor before splitting to
compensate the contractor for the cost of exploration and production.
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Thailand is currently considering replacing the existing concession system
with a production sharing system. Details regarding the proposed change have
not been presented to the industry. However, given Thailand's desire to attract
more interest from foreign oil and gas companies, many industry analysts expect
the changes, if any, to be primarily of an administrative nature rather than an
attempt to increase the government's share of production.
Companies operating in Thailand are subject to a number of laws regulating
the oil and gas industry including taxation, customs, duties, environment, and
import and export of materials and services. Petroleum activities are primarily
regulated by the Mineral Fuels Division, Department of Mineral Resources of the
Thailand Ministry of Energy. The current Petroleum Act, known as Thailand III,
came into effect in 1989. A primary difference between Thailand II, which came
into effect in 1982 in response to increasing international oil and gas prices,
and Thailand III is the provision for sliding scale royalties to accommodate
commercial production from fields of varying sizes.
The first offshore exploration rights in the Gulf of Thailand were granted
in 1967 and the first offshore well drilled by a private company was drilled by
Conoco in 1971. Licensing rounds which may include over 100 exploration blocks
available for bid are held on a regular basis.
Current daily production of oil, liquids and condensate from Thailand is
approximately 27,000 BBLS, 42,000 BBLS and 1,500 MMCF/D, respectively. Thailand
is a significant importer of energy and has one of the highest growth rates of
energy consumption in the world. Refining capacity in Thailand's three main
refineries exceeds 500,000 BBLS per day and has been projected by certain
industry analysts to increase to approximately 750,000 BBLS per day by the year
2000. As a result, markets exist for any new production which is developed in
Thailand and there is an extensive infrastructure of both oil and gas facilities
to accommodate production.
The Thailand Government has a first right of refusal to purchase any oil or
gas produced in Thailand. However, because it is a first right, sale prices
generally reflect international prices for both oil and gas. Access to markets
is essentially assured, subject to pipeline space limitations, particularly for
gas, but there is strong national desire to supply as much of Thailand's energy
requirements from domestic supplies in order to reduce the country's dependence
on imported oil and gas.
. Tax Regulations. The nature of Territorial's operations and
investments results in income being taxed in several jurisdictions. Territorial
is a Colorado corporation and is subject to United States income tax on income
earned by the Company directly from operations carried on in the United States
through a permanent establishment. Territorial's remaining U.S. oil and gas
assets are not significant and it is anticipated that any future income
generated from these assets will be offset by unused non-capital loss carry
forwards.
As a U.S. corporation, SOTAMO is subject to United States income tax on
income earned from operations carried on outside the United States. SOTAMO is
also subject to U.S. income tax on direct foreign investments.
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SOTAMO holds a direct interest in Contract Areas XIX and XXII in Mongolia.
Income from Contract Areas XIX and XXII, after deduction of related exploration
and development expenses, will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at a rate
of 35%, and possibly state income tax. SOTAMO's interest in Contract Areas XX
and XXI are owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary, SOCO Tamtsag Mongolia (XXI)
Ltd., a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands. Similarly, Territorial's 15%
direct interest in Contract Area XX is owned by its wholly-owned subsidiary,
Territorial Resources (Caymen) Ltd., a Cayman Islands corporation. There is no
Cayman Islands corporate income tax nor withholding tax on dividends paid by
Cayman Islands companies. However, dividends paid by a Cayman Islands company to
SOTAMO or Territorial will be subject to U.S. income tax.
There is currently no income tax payable in Mongolia on revenue generated
from the production sharing contracts. There also is currently no tax treaty
between Mongolia and the United States. If such a treaty is established in the
future, then a portion of the production allocated to the Mongolian Government
may be credited against U.S. taxes payable.
Under the provisions of the Thailand's Petroleum Income Tax Act BE 2514 and
(No. 4) BE 2532, net profits derived from the petroleum business are subject to
income tax at the rate specified by the Royal Decree Prescribing Petroleum
Income Tax Rates BE 2514, which must not be lower than 50% and not be higher
than 60% of such net profits. Under the Royal Decree, the income tax rate to be
imposed on Territorial's anticipated net profits is 50%.
Weather Conditions. The Company's oil and gas business is not generally
seasonal in nature, but, at certain times, weather conditions may affect the
Company's ability to access its oil and gas properties and its ability to drill
and operate oil and gas wells. For example, prior to 1997, exploration and
drilling operations in Mongolia were halted during the Winter months, from
December to March. Also, at times, the sale of gas and possibly oil is
curtailed due to lack of demand related to seasonal conditions.
Oil and Gas Industry Generally. Oil and natural gas exploration involves
many risks, which even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful
evaluation may not be able to overcome. There is no assurance that commercial
quantities of oil and natural gas will be discovered by the Company. The
marketability of oil and natural gas acquired or discovered will be affected by
numerous factors beyond the control of the Company. These factors include
reservoir characteristics, market fluctuations, the proximity and capacity of
oil and natural gas pipelines and processing equipment and government
regulation.
Oil and natural gas operations (exploration, production, pricing, marketing
and transportation) are subject to extensive controls and regulations imposed by
various levels of government which may be amended from time to time, some of
which are described above under "Government Regulations." The Company's oil and
natural gas operations may also be subject to compliance with laws and
regulations controlling the discharge of materials into the environment or
otherwise relating to the protection of the environment.
Oil and natural gas exploration operations are subject to all the risks and
hazards typically associated with such operations, including hazards such as
fire, explosion, blowouts, cratering and oil spills, each of which could result
in substantial damage to oil and natural gas wells, producing facilities, other
property and the environment or in personal injury.
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Although the operators of the Company's properties may maintain liability
insurance, the nature of these risks is such that liabilities could exceed
policy limits, in which event the Company could incur significant costs that
could have a materially adverse effect upon its financial condition. Oil and
natural gas production operations are also subject to all the risks typically
associated with such operations, including premature decline of reservoirs and
the invasion of water into producing formations.
Both oil and natural gas prices are unstable and are subject to
fluctuation. Any material decline in prices could result in a reduction of the
Company's future net production revenue. The economics of producing from some
wells may change as a result of lower prices, which could result in a reduction
in the volumes of the Company's reserves. The Company might also elect not to
produce from certain wells at lower prices. All of these factors could result
in a material decrease in the Company's net production revenue causing a
reduction in the value of its oil and gas assets and corresponding reduction in
oil and natural gas acquisition and development activities.
The Company internally reviewed the ownership records associated with its
properties prior to the acquisition thereof and was satisfied both as to the
title and to the ability of the vendors to convey good title. In additional, it
has secured legal opinions regarding certain title matters relating to its
interests in Mongolia and Thailand. If title defects exist, however, it is
possible that the Company may lose a portion of its right, title, estate and
interest in and to the properties to which the title defect relates.
Factors Associated with Foreign Investment. As the principal assets of the
Company are located outside the United States, its operations are subject to the
risks associated with foreign investment, including increases in taxes and
royalties, renegotiation of contracts, currency exchange fluctuations and
political uncertainty.
Mongolia. In addition to general factors associated with oil and gas
companies, additional factors relating to Mongolia include:
(a) Realization of revenues is significantly dependent upon exports, the
levels and approvals of which are determined by national laws and regulations.
There can be no guarantee that exports will not be interrupted as a result of
these laws or regulations or the failure by the Company to continue to obtain
the relevant export approvals;
(b) The current policy of encouraging foreign investment in Mongolia may
change. This could increase the difficulties of the Company's activities.
Other unforeseen government restrictions or requirements, such as the need to
seek additional licenses or permits, may have a similar effect.
(c) Political, socio-economic and legal uncertainties may affect, among
other things, the enforceability or interpretation of agreements, including any
oil sale contracts and production sharing contracts, and may adversely affect
field operations and revenues.
(d) The imposition of currency exchange control or controls over the
movement of oil or gas or the loss of tax or currency concessions could result
in extra costs being incurred or income receivable by the Company being
adversely affected.
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(e) The number of options currently available for transporting oil or
refined products to markets is limited. More extensive sales and marketing of
the oil and gas produced is dependent on new pipelines being built, the
construction of which could face significant obstacles. Such obstacles may
include the obtaining of the necessary government approvals and the uncertainty
of obtaining the necessary funding. The options currently available for
transporting oil or refined products to markets would be subject to negotiating
suitable agreements with the nations bordering Mongolia.
(f) Tax law and practice is not as fully developed as that of western
nations. It is possible that the current interpretation of the law or
understanding or practice may change or that the law may be changed with
retrospective effect.
Thailand. In addition to general factors associated with oil and gas
companies, additional factors relating to Thailand include:
(a) The Company's interests are located offshore and therefore have risks
associated with storms, typhoons and other weather related hazards.
(b) Essentially all production in Thailand is purchased by government
affiliates pursuant to the provisions of the Petroleum Act. As a result, there
may be less competition for purchasers of oil and gas and the Company may be
required to accept sales prices for its products which are lower than world
prices.
(c) The number of wells drilled and completed in Thailand has recently
increased significantly making it more difficult to obtain oilfield supplies and
services. The Company must compete for such supplies and services with other
companies which have greater resources, have been operating in the region for a
greater length of time, and may have contracted the required services on a long
term basis. There is no assurance that such services can be obtained on a
timely or cost effective basis.
OTHER
Four customers have accounted for more than 10% of the Company's oil and
gas sales during the years ended March 31, 1997 and 1996. AFG Energy, Inc.,
Synder Oil Corporation ("Snyder"), Norcen Energy Resources ("Norcen") and Merit
Energy Company accounted for approximately $6,000, $5,000, $3,000 and $3,000,
respectively, of the Company's oil and gas sales in 1997; and Norcen and Synder
accounted for approximately $14,000 and $6,000, respectively, of the CompanyOs
oil and gas sales in 1996.
EMPLOYEES
As of June 30, 1997, Territorial had one part-time employee.
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ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Company's properties consists primarily of its direct and indirect
interests in the Tamtsag Basin, Mongolia and its interests in the Gulf of
Thailand, as described in further detail below. As these properties remain in
the exploration and/or early development stages, no commercial quantities of oil
or gas have been sold from these properties during the last three fiscal years
of the Company.
Territorial continues to hold certain proven oil and gas properties
located in the States of Colorado and Texas. These properties generate cash
flow of approximately $15,000 annually and have a value of less than $60,000.
Other properties owned or acquired in the past five years have been disposed of
or determined to be uneconomic through exploration and development activities.
The properties remaining are currently being offered for sale and, given their
economic significance in relation to Territorial's international assets, are not
material.
UNDEVELOPED ACREAGE
MONGOLIA
SOTAMO holds varying interests in four exploration contracts in the Tamtsag
Basin. SOCO Mongolia, Inc. entered into the first production sharing contract
in the history of Mongolia for Contract Area XXII in March 1993. A second
production sharing contract for Contract Area XIX was signed with Medallion
Mongolia Oil Corporation shortly thereafter. Both contracts were subsequently
ratified by the Mongolian Government and exploration work began in September
1993. In 1994, SOTAMO acquired SOCO Mongolia, Inc. in exchange for shares of
SOTAMO and acquired the Mongolian assets of Medallion Mongolia Oil Corporation
in exchange for a 1.25% overriding royalty on all contract areas in the Tamtsag
Basin. Two additional production sharing contracts for Contract Areas XX and
XXI were awarded to SOTAMO and its partners in August, 1996. In addition to its
interest in SOTAMO, Territorial owns a direct 15% interest in Contract Area XX
and is the operator of the block. The production sharing contracts cover an
area of approximately 40,000 square kilometers (10.8 million acres). Management
believes that the area is geologically similar to the adjacent Daqing Field in
northeastern China which has produced over nine billion barrels of oil.
The following table sets forth Territorial's net effective interest in each
Contract Area in the Tamtsag Basin as a result of its participation in the
production sharing contracts as at June 30, 1997:
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TAMTSAG BASIN, MONGOLIA
SOTAMO'S TERRITORIAL'S GROSS NET
Property Interest Interest (1) Acres Acres
Contract Area XIX 100% 5.00% 2,586,000 129,300
Contract Area XX 80% 19.00% 2,649,000 503,310
Contract Area XXI 85% 4.25% 2,750,000 116,875
Contract Area XXII 100% 5.00% 2,817,000 140,850
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10,802,000 890,335
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(1) Territorial's interest in each Contract Area is an indirect interest based
on its 5% shareholding in SOTAMO, except for Contract Area XX which also
includes a direct 15% interest.
The production sharing terms for each Contract Area vary slightly but
provide for approximately 40% of production to be allocated to the contractor
for cost recovery and the balance to be allocated as between the contractor and
the Mongolian Government. See "Mongolia Production Sharing Contract Terms"
below for a further description of the terms of the arrangements governing these
properties. The four Contract Areas are contiguous.
Contract Areas XIX and XXII are each held 100% by SOTAMO. Contract Area XX
is held 80% by SOTAMO, 15% by Territorial and 5% by two privately owned
Mongolian corporations. Contract Area XXI is held 85% by SOTAMO and 15% by the
same two Mongolian corporations. A gross overriding royalty of 1.25% is payable
on production from all of the Contract Areas and a 0.5% gross overriding royalty
is payable on production from all Contract Areas (except Contract Area XX) to
former working interest owners in the project.
Territorial has made application to the Petroleum Authority of Mongolia to
obtain two other Contract Areas in Mongolia. Territorial also intends to
participate in applications for two additional Contract Areas during July or
August of 1997. At this time, it is impossible for the Company to predict
whether or not any of (a) the applications currently pending or (b) the two
additional applications in which Territorial currently intends to participate,
will be granted by the Petroleum Authority, and if granted, whether or not they
will be approved and/or confirmed as required by the Mongolian Parliament.
Mongolia Production Sharing Contract Terms. The following is a brief
summary of certain of the terms of the production sharing contracts governing
the Contract Areas in Mongolia described below. Such summary is qualified in
its entirety by reference to the applicable production sharing contracts.
Term. The contracts in the Tamtsag Basin provide for an initial
exploration period of five years with provision for two extensions of two years
each. Each contract specifies relinquishment of 25% of the acreage after two
years and again after four years, however, such relinquishment has been waived
for Contract Areas XIX and XXII, each of which is in year four of the initial
exploration period. Each Contract Area may be extended for a
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development period of 20 years from the date of a commercial discovery being
made on the Contract Area.
Production Sharing Terms. Each production sharing contract provides for
40% of the production to be designated as "Cost Oil" and allocated to the
contractor for recovery of costs and expenses incurred in respect of petroleum
operations. The balance, referred to as "Profit Oil," is allocated on a sliding
scale as follows:
(a) for production rates up to 50,000 BOPD per Contract Area, 60% is
allocated to the contractor and 40% to the Mongolian Government, except for
Contract Area XXII where the allocation is 65% to the contractor and 35% to the
Mongolian Government;
(b) for production rates of 50,001 BOPD to 100,000 BOPD per Contract Area,
50% is allocated to the contractor and 50% to the Mongolian Government; and
(c) for production rates in excess of 100,001 BOPD per Contract Area, 45%
is allocated to the contractor and 55% to the Mongolian Government, except for
Contract Area XXII where the allocation is 40% to the contractor and 60% to the
Mongolian Government.
After all exploration and development costs have been recovered, the
portion of production that formerly represented Cost Oil is allocated 40% to the
contractor and 60% to the Mongolian Government for Contract Areas XX and XXI and
37.5% to the contractor and 62.5% to the Mongolian Government for Contract Area
XIX. For Contract Area XXII, the former Cost Oil portion reverts to the same
allocation as the Profit Oil after recovery of exploration and development
costs.
Contract Areas XIX and XXII specify no royalty payable over and above the
production sharing allocation described above. In addition to the production
allocation, a royalty of 5% is payable on all production from Contract Area XX
and a royalty of 7.5% is payable on all production from Contract Area XXI.
Fees and Bonuses. Various fees are specified in the production sharing
contracts including annual surface rental of $1.00 per square kilometer
(approximately $40,000 per year in total for all of the Contract Areas), $25,000
for each extension to the initial exploration period, $50,000 for evaluation of
a development area contract, $25,000 for any change to a development area,
$100,000 for each extension to the term of a development area contract and
$100,000 for each transfer of rights for petroleum operations. A production
bonus of $500,000 is specified in all contracts, payable when the daily
production rate from the Contract Area exceeds 100,000 BOPD.
Each of the contracts specifies that the contractor is exempt from
Mongolian income tax, other taxes, social security payments and social insurance
payments. All materials and supplies imported or exported are similarly exempt
from customs and duties pursuant to the terms of the contracts.
Title to the contractor's share of production passes to the contractor at
the point of measurement and may be exported free of duties or other charges.
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THAILAND
The following table sets forth, as at July 11, 1997, the net effective
interest which Territorial holds as well as the interest it will earn in each of
Block B8/38 and Block B4/32 in the Gulf of Thailand by fulfilling its farm-out
commitments under the applicable Concessions relating to such Blocks:
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TERRITORIAL'S APPROXIMATE APPROXIMATE
PROPERTY INTEREST GROSS ACRES NET ACRES
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Block B8/38 7.5% 2,350,000 176,250
Block B4/32 7.5% 150,000 11,250
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2,500,000 187,500
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The two Blocks are approximately 60 miles apart.
Thailand Concession Terms. The following is a brief summary of certain of
the terms of the Concessions relating to Block B8/38 in the Gulf of Thailand.
Such summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Concession.
Term. The Concession relating to Block B8/38 provides for an exploration
period of six years ending October 23, 2002. At the end of the initial
exploration term on October 23, 2002, Thailand petroleum law permits the
government to grant, upon application by the concessionaire, an additional
three-year exploration term on up to 50% of the Concession acreage that has not
been previously designated as a production area or relinquished, subject to
certain terms and conditions including the agreement to undertake a work program
and the payment of fees and rentals to be negotiated.
Before the exploration period, the concessionaires may pay surface
reservations fees to retain acreage subject to forfeiture. Any fees payable
will be at the rate prescribed by Department of Mineral Resources on the date of
submission of the application for the surface reservation.
If production does not commence within four years of the designation of the
production area, the production period will be deemed expired. For Block B8/38,
production must commence by October 2000, unless an extension is granted on the
basis that the delay was not due to the fault of the concessionaires. The
petroleum production period for producing areas extends 20 years from the date
of termination of the exploration period plus a ten year extension, subject to
agreement on the terms thereof.
Production Bonuses. Pursuant to the terms of each of the Concessions, the
concessionaire thereunder is required to make the following payments
("Production Bonuses") to the Department of Mineral Resources: (i) $250,000
within 180 days of signing such Concession; (ii) $50,000 annual payment when
petroleum production from the relevant Block reaches an average of 5,000 barrels
of crude oil equivalent per day for a period of 30 consecutive days; (iii)
$500,000 when the petroleum production from such Concession area is maintained
at an average of 5,000 barrels per day of crude oil equivalent for a period of
60 consecutive days; and (iv) $1,000,000 when the petroleum production from such
Concession
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area is maintained at an average of 25,000 barrels per day of crude oil
equivalent for a period of 60 consecutive days.
Sale to Thailand Government and Preference for Local Services. Each
concessionaire is required to give first priority to the Thailand Government to
purchase the oil and natural gas produced from the relevant Block. Each
concessionaire also is required to give preference to the use of local
contractors, materials and equipment available in Thailand with regard to
transport vehicles and other matters related to the petroleum operation and must
also employ and train Thailand nationals at all operational levels.
Royalties. The following table summarizes the monthly royalties required
to be paid based on barrels of oil equivalent produced within Block B8/38:
PERCENT OF VALUE OF
MONTHLY VOLUME OF PRODUCT (BOE) PRODUCT SOLD OR DISPOSED
Not exceeding 60,000 5.00%
Portion exceeding 60,000 but not exceeding 150,000 6.25%
Portion exceeding 150,000 but not exceeding 300,000 10.00%
Portion exceeding 300,000 but not exceeding 600,000 12.50%
Portion exceeding 600,000 15.00%
Special Remuneratory Benefit. The concessionaires are required to pay a
special remuneratory benefit (the "Benefit") under the Thailand Petroleum Act.
The Benefit is calculated annually on a block-by-block basis. No Benefit is
payable if the block has no annual petroleum profit (as defined to be
hydrocarbon revenues net of, among other things, royalties, production bonuses,
capital expenses and operating expenses). The Benefit, expressed as a
percentage of annual petroleum profit, varies from zero to 75%, depending on the
level of annual revenue per meter drilled in the Block.
Termination and Revocation. Each Concession terminates (i) upon the
termination of the petroleum production period; (ii) when the "Effective
Concession Area" (as defined in such Concession) ceases to exist by virtue of
the provisions of the Petroleum Act B.E. 2514, which governs statutory
percentage relinquishment, or through the voluntary relinquishment made by the
concessionaires; (iii) upon revocation of the Concession; or (iv) upon
termination of the concessionaires' status as a juristic person (i.e., subject
to the jurisdiction of Thailand courts). Under the Petroleum Act, either
Concession may be revoked by the Ministry of Industry if the concessionaire:
(i) fails to furnish the production bonuses or pay the royalties, the Benefits
or income taxes; (ii) becomes bankrupt; or (iii) fails to comply with good
petroleum industry practice or to conduct petroleum operations with due
diligence or violate certain other provisions of the Concession (including
giving special priority to Thailand nationals) or of the Petroleum Act (such as
restrictions on transfer). Also, all production, storage and transportation
equipment and facilities must be turned over to the Thailand Government at the
end of the production term.
The obligations of the concessionaires under the Concession are joint and
several for all such concessionaires under such Concession, including without
limitation the obligation to pay income taxes, if any, under the Concession.
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RESERVES
MONGOLIA
Territorial's interests in SOTAMO have been evaluated by GEO Engineering
Inc., the results of which are summarized in GEO Engineering, Inc.'s report (the
"GEO Report") dated May 28, 1997, effective December 31, 1996. The GEO Report
indicates that no proved crude oil reserves are attributable to Territorial's
interests in SOTAMO.
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THAILAND
As of March 31, 1997, Territorial had no interests in the Gulf of Thailand.
Territorial's interests in the Gulf of Thailand acquired in June and July, 1997,
have been evaluated by Gaffney, Cline & Associates, the results of which are
summarized in the Gaffney Cline Report dated May 16, 1997, effective December
31, 1996. The following table summarizes the crude oil and oil reserves as
evaluated in the Gaffney Cline Report. The information presented is adjusted to
reflect Territorial's acquisition of an aggregate of 7.5% working interests in
Block B8/38 and Block B4/32 in June and July, 1997. See Item 1 "Description of
Business - Business of Territorial - Gulf of Thailand." Quantities attributable
to indicated additional reserves have not been reduced to account for the risk
of obtaining production from such reserves.
GULF OF THAILAND
TERRITORIAL'S SHARE OF OIL RESERVES
(MMBBLS)
Gross (1) Net (2)
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Proved (3)
Developed (4) - -
Undeveloped (5) 6.6 0.5
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Total Proved 6.6 0.5
(1) "GROSS" reserves are the total of the Company's working interests and/or
royalty interest share of reserves before deducting royalties owned by
others.
(2) "NET" reserves are the total of the Company's working interests and/or
royalty interests share of reserves after deducting the amounts attributable
to royalties owned by others.
(3) "PROVED" reserves are the estimated quantities of reserves which geological
and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable
in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating
conditions. Such quantities are estimated as recoverable from that portion
of a reservoir which can be reasonably evaluated as economically productive
on
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(footnotes continued)
the basis of analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical and engineering
data, including the reserves to be obtained by enhanced recovery processes
demonstrated to be economic and technically successful in the subject
reservoir.
(4) "PROVED DEVELOPED" reserves are those reserves that can be expected to be
recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating
methods.
(5) "PROVED UNDEVELOPED" reserves are those reserves that are expected to be
recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage, or from existing wells where
a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. Reserves on
undrilled acreage is limited to those drilling units offsetting productive
units that are reasonably certain of production when drilled.
TITLE TO PROPERTIES
Internationally, rights to explore for and produce hydrocarbons are generally
obtained through a concession and/or production sharing contract with the host
government which can include both national and local authorities, with the
involvement of petroleum, taxation and export agencies. The assignment of the
Company's interests in the Gulf of Thailand Concessions is subject to certain
consents from the Government of Thailand. See Item 1 Description of Business -
Business of Territorial - Gulf of Thailand." While the Company believes that
the material requirements of each concession or production sharing contract in
which it owns a direct or indirect interest are met in all material respects
such that title to each such concession can be maintained, no assurance can be
given that all necessary requirements are met. Further, the pertinent laws are
subject to change and, as discussed above, significant risks (among other risks,
political and product market risks) apply to international activities. See Item
1 "Description of Business - Business of Territorial - Certain Factors
Affecting the Company's Business."
As is customary in both the North American and international oil and gas
industry, only a perfunctory investigation as to ownership is performed when
acquiring undeveloped properties believed suitable for drilling operations.
Prior to commencement of drilling operations, a thorough title analysis is
normally conducted and any material defects are remedied before proceeding with
operations. In addition, the Company secured legal opinions regarding certain
title matters relating to its interests in Mongolia and Thailand. The Company's
properties are subject to royalties, overriding royalties, carried and other
similar interests, contractual arrangements, liens incident to operating
agreements, liens for current taxes not yet due and other relatively minor
encumbrances, all of which are customary in the oil and gas industry. For a
discussion of certain of the terms of the Mongolian production
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sharing contracts and the Thailand Concession terms, see "Undeveloped Acreage -
Thailand -Thailand Concession Terms."
DRILLING AND PRESENT ACTIVITIES
MONGOLIA
To date, six wells have been drilled in the Contract Areas located in the
Tamtsag Basin, Mongolia, resulting in four apparent discoveries and two dry
holes. During 1995, SOTAMO drilled two wells, the first of which was spudded in
April 1995, and drilled to a total depth of 9,843 feet. Although the results of
this well confirmed the presence of source rock, no reservoir rock was
encountered and the well was plugged. The second well, SOTAMO 19-2, was drilled
in late 1995 to a total depth of 9,875 feet. The well was suspended for the
winter of 1995-96 and was stimulated and swab tested during the summer of 1996.
The oil pay zone, a sandstone in the upper part of the Lower Cretaceous-Upper
Jurassic Tsagaantsav Formation, was severely damaged with drilling mud and lost
circulation material when the well was drilled. Stimulation and testing efforts
to date have been partially successful and Territorial expects the well to be
completed as a low rate pumping oil well during the Summer of 1997. The well
produced 41 API oil at various rates during swab testing from perforations
between 8,865 feet and 8,944 feet. Production rates are yet to be determined.
A number of seismically controlled structures have been identified in close
proximity to the 19-2 well. The first follow-up well was spudded in late April
1997, and in early June 1997, flowed 37 degrees API oil to surface at a rate of
687 barrels per day ("BBLS") per day from an interval of 7,825 to 7,973 feet.
The 1996 summer drilling program consisted of two wells, the SOTAMO 22-1
and 21-1 wells. The SOTAMO 22-1 well (95 miles east of the 19-2 well) was
drilled to a total depth of 8,589 feet within Contract Area XXII. No oil shows
were encountered in the Lower Cretaceous-Upper Jurassic interval penetrated.
However, approximately 2,100 feet of reservoir quality sands with porosities as
high as 28% were encountered above basement.
The SOTAMO 21-1 well (60 miles east of the 19-2 well) was drilled in
Contract Area XXI to a depth of 7,966 feet and penetrated approximately 26 feet
of oil saturated sand with approximately 18% porosity in the upper part of the
Lower Cretaceous-Upper Jurassic Tsagaantsav Formation. A drillstem test of the
interval between 6,272.6 feet and 6,307.4 feet recovered medium gravity oil with
no water. The crude oil recovered contained approximately 15% paraffin which
plugged off the drill pipe during the test. The well has been suspended until
completion and production equipment can be installed. A number of prospects and
well locations have been identified offsetting well 21-1, the first of which,
SOTAMO 21-2, was spudded on January 8, 1997. The 21-2 well was drilled to a
total depth of 8,038 feet in March 1997. Four intervals were cored while
drilling. Drillstem tests of two intervals recovered medium gravity crude oil
with a small amount of load water from each interval. The crude oil recovered
has a high paraffin content similar to that encountered in the 21-1 well and
plugged off the drill pipe during the tests. The Company is currently
investigating various methods of controlling the wax produced from these
intervals. The well is expected to be completed during July or August, 1997
and, if successful, is expected to be placed on production in the latter half of
the calendar year.
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In June 1997, the SOTAMO 19-3 well tested oil to surface over a sixteen-
hour period at a stabilized rate of 687 barrels per day with 47 thousand cubic
feet per day of associated gas and no water from an interval of 2,385 meters to
2,421 meters at a flowing well head pressure of 145 psi on a 3/8" choke. The
oil was approximately 37 API gravity, which is similar to that tested in the 19-
2 well.
The 19-3 well is expected to be completed during July or August of 1997,
while the other three previously announced discoveries, as well as installation
of production facilitates, are expected to be completed thereafter.
The following table summarizes the drilling activities of Territorial
described above during the periods set forth below:
THREE MONTHS ENDED YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,(1)
June 30, 1997 1997 1996
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Gross NET GROSS NET GROSS NET
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Oil Wells 1 0.05 2 0.20 1 0.13
Natural Gas Wells - - - - - -
Dry and Abandoned Wells - - 1 0.13 1 0.13
- ---- - ---- - ----
Total Wells 1 0.05 3 0.33 2 0.26
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(1) There were no wells drilled by Territorial in the three years ended March
31 prior to 1996.
The wells drilled to date have been drilled under contract by China
National United Oil Corporation ("CNUOC") and China Petroleum Engineering
Construction Corporation ("CPECC"), both affiliates of China National Petroleum
Corporation ("CNPC"). For the 1997 program, SOTAMO has negotiated a four well
turnkey drilling contract for $8.8 million. All moving, rigging up, drilling,
logging, testing, coring, casing and cementing services are included in the
contract. As part of the contract, CPECC winterized the rig which previously
had been equipped for summer drilling only.
SOTAMO has also executed a contract with CNUOC under which CNUOC has agreed
to purchase any crude oil produced by SOTAMO from the Tamtsag Basin for the
Daqing Export Price, a price which is published monthly in international
publications, less $2.00 per BBL for transportation. The delivery point
specified in the contract is a mutually acceptable Mongolia/China border point.
SOTAMO delivered the first load of crude oil from the 19-2 well to the border on
December 12, 1996 as a test of the transportation and delivery provisions of the
crude oil purchase and sale contract. CNUOC accepted the oil at a point located
approximately 200 kilometers from the 19-2 well. SOTAMO was paid $20.75 per BBL
for the approximately 100 BBLS delivered.
A total of approximately 3,000 kilometers of seismic has been acquired by
SOTAMO to date. This data has been shot using Mongolian contractors and has
been processed in Houston, Texas. Territorial's personnel have identified
numerous locations to follow up on the wells drilled to date. The next well,
called 19-4, offsets the 19-3 well by approximately
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1/3 of a mile and will be spudded in July 1997. An additional approximately 930
miles of new seismic data are expected to be acquired during calendar year 1997.
The program commenced on Contract Area XX and, combined with the drilling
program and a training program led by Territorial's personnel in Houston, will
exceed the work program requirements for all of the Contract Areas for the next
two years.
THAILAND
To date, the Company has not participated in any drilling activities in the
Gulf of Thailand. A well is expected to be drilled on Block B8/38 in August
1997 and located adjacent to the previously-drilled discovery well on such Block
at a location which is thought to be approximately 50 feet higher than the
previous well at the Miocene level and may be approximately 1,000 feet higher at
the Permian level. It is anticipated that the first well on the project will be
drilled to test the Permian Ratburi interval at a depth of approximately 6,000
feet as well as the Miocene at approximately 4,000 feet.
For a description of certain work commitments of the Company relating to
its interests in Mongolia and the Gulf of Thailand, see Item 6 "Management's
Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation - Liquidity, Capital Expenditures
and Work Commitments."
OTHER
No estimates of total, proved net oil or gas reserves have been filed with
or included in reports to any other federal authority or agency since the
beginning of the fiscal year.
Office Facilities
Territorial's executive and administrative office is located at 734 7th
Ave. S.W., Suite 1345, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3P8. The Company leases
this space on a month-to-month basis.
The Company also leases office space at 450 North Sam Houston Parkway East,
Suite 140, Houston, Texas 77060. The Company leases this space from
Exploration Associates, an affiliate of Messrs. Penttila and Buck, on a month-
to-month basis at a base rent of $750 per month. The Company has prepaid this
rent obligation through March 31, 1997. Mr. Penttila is a director and the
President and Chief Operating Officer of Territorial, and Mr. Buck is the
Company's Vice President, Exploration.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In September 1996, a summary judgment was entered in favor of TRI Mongolia,
Inc., a subsidiary of Territorial ("TRM"), and certain other parties in a
previously reported action styled, Leo T. Metcalf III vs. Amgol Inc., SOCO
International, Inc., Exploration Associates International, Inc., et al., Cause
No. 94-29503, in the 113th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas (the
"Metcalf Lawsuit"). The plaintiff has appealed the summary judgment. Territorial
anticipates that arguments will be heard regarding the appeal during the 1997
calendar year.
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The plaintiff in the Metcalf Lawsuit, a former director of Amgol, Inc., has
requested certain amounts be awarded to him based on alleged damages suffered as
a result of transactions entered into by Amgol without his approval and without
Amgol contemporaneously acquiring and paying for certain interests the plaintiff
claims to have owned. TRM has been named as a defendant, according to the
lawsuit, as a result of its ownership interest in SOTAMO (which was owned by
TRMOs predecessor in interest at the time the alleged damages were suffered).
Each of the shareholders from whom Territorial acquired TRM have granted
certain limited indemnification rights in favor of Territorial in the event TRM
or Territorial is held liable under the Metcalf Lawsuit. Such shareholders have
also pledged certain of the shares of Territorial common stock received by them
in connection with such acquisition, in order to secure such indemnification
obligations.
Although it is impossible at this time to predict the outcome of the
Metcalf Lawsuit, the Company believes TRM is not liable, in whole or in part,
for the claims made in the Metcalf Lawsuit and that the Metcalf Lawsuit will not
have a material adverse effect on the CompanyOs assets or financial condition.
The Company intends to vigorously pursue the defense of the Metcalf Lawsuit in
the event the summary judgment motion is overturned.
There are currently no other legal actions to which the Company is a party.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matter was submitted during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year
covered by this report to a vote of the Company's security holders.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Territorial's Common Stock is traded in the over-the-counter market on the
National Association of Securities Dealer's Electronic Bulletin Board and is
carried in the "pink sheets" under the symbol, "TERX." In May 1997, the Company
effected a one-for-three reverse stock split of the Common Stock. Prior to such
reverse stock split, the shares of Common Stock were traded under the symbol,
"TERI."
The following table sets forth the range of high and low bid prices of the
Common Stock for the two most recent fiscal years. These prices are believed to
be representative inter-dealer quotations, without retail markup, markdown or
commissions, and may not represent actual transactions. The bid information set
out in the table below has not been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split
effective in May 1997.
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BID PRICE*
Fiscal 1996 HIGH LOW
----------- ---- ---
First Quarter $ 0.25 $ 0.0625
Second Quarter 0.625 0.0625
Third Quarter 1.25 0.0625
Fourth Quarter (March 31, 1996) 0.125 0.125
Fiscal 1997
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First Quarter $0.6875 $ 0.125
Second Quarter 0.1875 0.1875
Third Quarter 0.1875 0.0625
Fourth Quarter (March 31, 1997) 0.125 0.09375
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* The bid information presented in this table has not been adjusted to
reflect the one-for-three reverse stock split effect subsequent to the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1997.
The approximate number of shareholders of record of Common Stock as of June
30, 1997, was 2,681. The Company has not paid any dividends on its Common Stock
during the last two fiscal years and does not expect to do so in the foreseeable
future.
Effective April 1, 1997, the Company issued an aggregate of 187,500 shares
of Common Stock in connection with the conversion of shares of Preferred Stock,
Series B, $0.10 par value each (the "Series B Shares"), 83,334 of which shares
of Common Stock were acquired by Mr. Tolley, 62,500 of which shares of Common
Stock were acquired by Mr. Mercier, and the remaining 41,667 of which shares of
Common Stock were acquired by Mr. Bonnycastle. These shares of Common Stock
were issued in reliance upon Section 3(a)(9) and Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and/or Regulation S thereunder.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In 1995 Territorial shifted its emphasis to international oil and gas
exploration and development activities. Since that period it has conducted an
orderly disposition of its North American oil and gas properties. As a result,
oil and gas revenues have decreased from $39,000 for the year ended March 31,
1996, to $21,000 for the year ended March 31, 1997.
For the year ended March 31, 1997, the scope of operating activities
increased with greater participation by Territorial in the SOTAMO operations.
As a result, general and administrative expenses increased to $206,000, a 222%
increase over such expenses for the
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year ended March 31, 1996, and was the primary factor contributing to the net
loss for the year of $198,000, a 254% increase over the net loss for 1996.
Territorial's international activities are in a pre-development stage and
as yet have not demonstrated any significant cash flow generating capability.
As a result, Territorial must raise equity capital or secure other sources of
funding to meet its ongoing funding commitments. For the year ended March 31,
1997, Territorial's share of SOTAMO expenditures was $1,076,000 compared to
$66,000 for the year ended March 31, 1996.
Territorial funded its activities for the year ended March 31, 1997, as
follows:
Share issues $ 728,000
Advance from shareholders 224,000
Bank loan 166,000
Property sales 138,000
Operations and changes in operating assets and liabilities (196,000)
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$1,060,000
Territorial raised $726,000 through a series of private placements and
$2,000 through the exercise of warrants. On July 19, 1996, Territorial issued
approximately 639,584 shares of Common Stock to Asia Energy Ltd. in exchange for
$267,000 cash, five shares of SOTAMO, the elimination of a payable to Asia
Energy Ltd. of $25,000 and the cancellation of an option agreement to purchase
shares of SOTAMO from the Company. The total consideration received was
$515,000 or $0.27 per share. In October 1996, the Company issued 112,500 Series
B Preferred Shares for cash of $168,000 or $1.50 per share. In November 1996,
the Company issued 47,500 shares of Common Stock at $0.30 per share for a cash
consideration of $43,000. The Series B Preferred Shares were converted on April
1, 1997, into 187,500 shares of Common Stock.
Territorial also obtained advances from shareholders of $224,000. The
advances, due on demand and bearing interest at a floating interest rate were
payable to two directors, Mr. R.A.N. Bonnycastle and Mr. Daniel Mercier. The
advance from Mr. Bonnycastle was repaid in early 1997 from additional funds
advanced by Mr. Mercier. The funds advanced by Mr. Mercier were repaid in the
quarter ended June 30, 1997. See also Item 12 "Certain Relationships and
Related Transactions."
In early 1997, Territorial negotiated a line of credit which was guaranteed
by Mr. Mercier. The amount owing on the line of credit at March 31, 1997, was
approximately $166,000 which resulted from ongoing SOTAMO expenditures, all of
which amount was repaid by the end of June 1997.
LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND WORK COMMITMENTS
Territorial has expended approximately $1,089,000 and $66,000 in the fiscal
years ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, for exploration and
development activities.
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As further described below, the estimated capital requirements for the year
ending March 31, 1998, relating to the Company's current projects are as
follows:
SOTAMO $ 650,000
Thailand 387,000
Overhead 165,000
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$1,202,000
Actual commitments required to be paid by Territorial may vary significantly
from such amounts based on a number of factors in the event additional costs and
expenses are incurred by SOTAMO, Territorial or its other partners in SOTAMO in
connection with the performance of operations in Mongolia, or additional costs
and expenses are incurred in connection with Territorial's activities in
Thailand. In addition, the Company intends to continue seeking to acquire
additional interests in the Far East and other areas on terms deemed beneficial
to it. In the event of any such acquisitions, actual capital requirements will
further vary from the estimates set out above.
Successful exploration activities may also lead to additional capital
expenditures which may be financed by private or public offerings of shares of
Common Stock or other securities of the Company, or by the sale of assets. The
Company may also attempt to obtain outside capital on a joint venture basis to
share the risk of such development with other operators engaged in the oil and
gas business, and may attempt to obtain any required capital for these
activities and for its work commitments relating to its interests in Mongolia
and Thailand through the sale of direct or indirect interests in its projects;
its securities; and, when appropriate, through borrowing. There is no assurance
that such capital will be obtained.
The sale of the 72 SOTAMO Shares to SOCO International in exchange for
approximately $926,000 in cash and certain shares of capital stock of SOCO
International (see Item 1 "Description of Business - Business of Territorial -
Tamtsag Basin, Mongolia") subsequent to the end of the 1997 fiscal year
generated sufficient working capital to repay existing indebtedness, and fund
currently anticipated ongoing overhead expenses and capital requirements
relating to the Company's interests in Mongolia and the Gulf of Thailand for the
1998 fiscal year.
Territorial entered into a letter agreement in March 1997 with McDermid St.
Lawrence Securities Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada ("McDermid"), pursuant to
which McDermid will act as the exclusive agent in connection with the proposed
offer and sale by the Company of up to 1,500,000 units, each unit consisting of
one share of Common Stock of Territorial and a warrant to purchase one
additional share of Common Stock. The Company intends to conduct the offering
during 1997 exclusively to non-U.S. persons, as defined in Regulation S,
promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended to date. If consummated, the Company currently intends to
use the net proceeds of such proposed offering for additional working capital.
MONGOLIA
SOTAMO and its stockholders have entered into a Stockholders' Agreement
(the "SOTAMO Stockholders' Agreement") that provides for, among other things,
capital budgets
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to be approved by a majority vote of the holders of common stock of SOTAMO. SOCO
International is the operator of SOTAMO. Under the SOTAMO Stockholders'
Agreement, the stockholders are required to advance funds for approved budget
expenditures as costs are incurred. SOCO International and its affiliates
currently own approximately 51% of the outstanding common stock of SOTAMO.
Failure to advance such funds in a timely manner could result in the forfeiture
of a stockholder's interest in SOTAMO.
Territorial must fund its share of expenditures relating to its interests
in Mongolia and the Gulf of Thailand as they are incurred so that minimum work
commitments can be met, thus maintaining the contracts in good standing. The
estimated direct cost to Territorial of the minimum work commitments for each of
the Contract Areas in the Tamtsag Basin for the next two years is as follows:
YEAR ENDING MARCH, 31
1998 1999
---- ----
CONTRACT AREA (thousands of U.S.$)
XIX $ 75 $ 175
XX 109 314
XXI 91 149
XXII 175 175
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$ 450 $ 813
The estimates set out above are Territorial management's minimum estimated
required work commitments under the contracts described herein. Such estimates
are based on the requirements set out in such contracts, and certain information
provided to the Company by SOTAMO and other sources. The actual work
commitments may vary significantly from those set out above, based on a number
of factors as operations with respect to each such contract area progress.
As of March 31, 1997, work commitments on each of the Contract Areas had
been fulfilled by SOTAMO. SOTAMO has budgeted expenditures which exceed the
minimum work commitments required by the production sharing contracts for the
next 12 months. Territorial's estimate of its share of such expenditures for
the year ended March 31, 1998, is $650,000.
THAILAND
Drilling activity in the Gulf of Thailand has increased considerably in the
recent past, making it difficult to secure drilling equipment for the near term.
SOCO and its partners have a rig available to drill the first well beginning in
August or September of 1997. The second well is expected to be spudded in
September or October of 1997. The Blocks are located in an area with average
water depth of approximately 200 feet.
The terms of the Concession relating to Block B8/38 require the
concessionaire thereunder to drill two exploratory wells and conduct geological
surveys and seismic programs during the first six year period ending October 23,
2002. Management of Territorial currently anticipates such obligations being
performed prior to the end of the fiscal quarter ending June
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30, 1998. The estimated direct cost to Territorial of the minimum work
commitments relating to its Thailand interests for the next two years is as
follows:
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
1998 1999
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COST (thousands of U.S.$)
Earning expenditures $ 375 $ -
Seismic and geological 12 25
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$ 387 $ 25
The estimates set out above are Territorial management's minimum estimated
required work commitments relating to the Thailand interests described herein.
Such estimates are based on the requirements set out in such contracts, and
certain information provided to the Company by SOCO International and other
sources. The actual work commitments may vary significantly from those set out
above, based on a number of factors as operations with respect to each such
contract area progress.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements and supplementary data are presented beginning on
page F-1 of this Report and are incorporated by reference thereto.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
As previously reported by the Company, in April 1997, the Company dismissed
Hein + Associates, LLP, as its principal independent accounting firm. The
report of such accounting firm during neither of the fiscal years ended March
31, 1994 and 1995, contained an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor
was it modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. There
were no disagreements with such accounting firm on any matter of accounting
principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or
procedure. The decision to change accountants and to appoint Price Waterhouse,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was recommended by the Audit Committee of the Board of
Directors and by the Board of Directors of the Company. The shareholders of the
Company ratified the selection of Price Waterhouse, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, as
the principal accountant to audit the Company's financial statements at the
annual meeting of shareholders held on April 30, 1997.
There have been no disagreements between the Company and its independent
auditors on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial
statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure during the year ended March
31, 1997.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The names, ages and positions of all directors and executive officers of
the Company are as follows:
DIRECTOR
NAME AGE POSITION SINCE
Daniel A. Mercier 42 Chairman of the Board and 1996
Chief Executive Officer
William C. Penttila 63 President, Chief Operating 1995
Officer and Director
Douglas N. Baker 43 Vice President Finance, 1997
Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer, Secretary and Director
Richard A.N. Bonnycastle 62 Director 1996
Jimmy M. McCarroll 54 Director 1996
Donald L. Oliver 54 Director 1987
Lamont C. Tolley 61 Director 1997
Dennis M. Buck 51 Vice President, Exploration
All directors of the Company hold such office until the next annual meeting
of shareholders of the Company or until their successors have been elected and
have qualified. Executive officers hold office at the pleasure of the Board of
Directors.
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Daniel A. Mercier. Mr. Mercier became a Director of the Company in 1996
and became its Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer on June 20,
1996. He has been President and a Director of Asia Energy Ltd. ("AEL"), a
private oil and gas company since its inception in December 1995. AEL is the
Company's largest shareholder. Mr. Mercier was President and Chief Executive
Officer of Canadian Conquest Exploration Inc. ("Canadian Conquest"), a publicly-
held Canadian oil and gas company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, until
November 1995. He resigned as an officer of Canadian Conquest as part of a
refinancing. Mr. Mercier was a director of Canadian Conquest until October
1996. From December 1995 to March 1996, Mr. Mercier was the Chief Operating
Officer of
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Chancellor Energy Resources Inc., a publicly-held Canadian oil and gas company
listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange. Mr. Mercier is also a director of APF
Energy Inc., the manager of a Canadian royalty trust fund. Mr. Mercier is a
mechanical engineer with over twenty years of experience in the oil and gas
industry in Canada and the United States.
William C. Penttila. Mr. Penttila became a Director of the Company in 1995
and became its President and Chief Operating Officer on June 20, 1996. Mr.
Penttila is Vice President of Exploration Associates, Inc., an international oil
and gas exploration consulting firm, of which he has been an officer since 1989.
He was a consultant between 1984 and 1989, and held management positions at
Weeks Petroleum and its affiliates from 1980 to 1984. He held various technical
positions at ARCO and its predecessors from 1962 until 1980. He holds both
Geological Engineering and Master of Science degrees from the Colorado School of
Mines.
On September 1, 1996, Mr. Penttila was appointed as Technical Advisor to
the Petroleum Authority of Mongolia. As such, Mr. Penttila evaluates proposals
and screens corporations and individuals who have expressed interests in
becoming involved in the petroleum industry in Mongolia. Each of Territorial
and Mr. Penttila recognizes that the possibility exists that his role as an
officer and director of Territorial may at times conflict with his role as
Technical Advisor to the Petroleum Authority. Mr. Penttila has agreed that if
such conflicts arise, he will fully disclose such conflicts to Territorial and,
if appropriate, will resign either as Technical Advisor or as an officer and
director of Territorial. Mr. Penttila receives no compensation in his role as
Technical Advisor to the Petroleum Authority of Mongolia.
Douglas N. Baker. Mr. Baker became a Director of the Company in February
1997 and became its Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer on June 20, 1996, and its Secretary on April 30, 1997. Mr. Baker is
also Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of AEL. Mr. Baker has
over 13 years of experience in senior financial positions with Canadian public
oil and gas companies. From November 1993 to March 1996, Mr. Baker served as
Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Chancellor Energy
Resources, Inc. From February 1991 to August 1993, Mr. Baker served as Vice
President Finance and Corporate Secretary for American Eagle Petroleum Ltd.
Prior thereto Mr. Baker was Vice President Finance of Canadian Conquest.
Richard A. N. Bonnycastle. Mr. Bonnycastle became a Director of the
Company on June 20, 1996. Mr. Bonnycastle is Chairman and President of Harvest
Fund Inc., an investment banking company, and Chairman and President of
Cavendish Investing Ltd., a private investment company. Mr. Bonnycastle is also
a Director of AEL. Mr. Bonnycastle serves on the boards of directors of a
number of other publicly listed companies outside the United States.
Jimmy M. McCarroll. Mr. McCarroll became a Director of the Company in
October 1996. Mr. McCarroll is the President of McCarroll Energy, Inc., an
independent oil and gas operator on the Texas Gulf Coast, a position he has held
for more than ten years. Mr. McCarroll has been the Managing Partner of
McCarroll and Young Energy Funds since 1980. Mr. McCarroll has also assisted
SOCO International, Inc. in certain of their farmout endeavors
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during the past four years. Mr. McCarroll also serves as a Director of Pan Ocean
Explorations Inc., a Vancouver, Canada-based corporation whose shares are traded
on the Vancouver Stock Exchange.
Donald L. Oliver. Mr. Oliver joined the Company as President and a
Director in December 1987, and served as President until November 1994. He
currently serves as a Production Superintendent of Forest Oil Corporation in
Denver, Colorado, whose principal business is oil and gas exploration and
production in North America. Mr. Oliver spent fifteen years with Cities Service
Company, where he held various engineering and managerial positions in
exploration and production. Subsequently, he held the positions of Vice
President and General Manager of the Texas division for Bawden Drilling and Vice
President of Operations for Conquest Exploration Company.
Lamont C. Tolley. Mr. Tolley became a Director of the Company in March
1997. For more than 10 years, Mr. Tolley has served as the Chairman and a
Director of Starvest Capital Inc., a private Canadian oil and gas management
corporation, and as President, CEO and a Director of Pencor Petroleum Limited, a
Canadian corporation that acquires and manages oil and gas properties. He is
also the President and a Director of Canadian Pencrown Resources Limited, a
private Canadian exploration corporation which has invested over $100 million in
oil and gas exploration programs and is wholly owned by a group of institutional
investors.
Dennis M. Buck. Mr. Buck is the Executive Vice President of Exploration
Associates, Inc. and was one of its original founders in 1984. Mr. Buck was
Chief Geophysicist for Weeks Petroleum from March 1981 to June 1984. From March
1977 to March 1981, Mr. Buck was Division Geophysicist for American Petrofina.
Prior thereto he held various technical positions with Amoco, Texas Crude and
Mitchell Energy. Mr. Buck has a B.S. Degree in Geology from the New Mexico
Institute of Mining and Technology.
SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto
furnished to the Company under Rule 16a-3(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended to date (the "Exchange Act"), during its most recent fiscal
year and Form 5 and amendments thereto furnished to the registrant with respect
to its most recent fiscal year, the Company does not know of any director,
officer or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of its Common Stock that
failed to file on a timely basis reports required by Section 16(a) of the
Exchange Act during the most recent fiscal year or prior years.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
During the fiscal years ended March 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, the Company
paid no compensation to its executive officers or directors for services
rendered in any such capacity by such persons to the Company or its
subsidiaries, other than certain options to acquire shares of Common Stock of
the Company which were granted by the Company on June 20, 1996:
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VALUE OF UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY
NUMBER OF SHARES OPTIONS AT FISCAL YEAR-END*
NAME SUBJECT TO OPTIONS (EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE)
William C. Penttila 90,000 $0 / $0
Dennis M. Buck 90,000 $0 / $0
Daniel A. Mercier 90,000 $0 / $0
Douglas N. Baker 33,334 $0 / $0
Lois S. Milard 10,000 $0 / $0
Dawna Allinson 10,000 $0 / $0
Stephen Gray 10,000 $0 / $0
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333,334
_________
* Market value of underlying securities at year-end ($0.375, which number is
adjusted for reverse stock split effected subsequent to year-end), minus
the exercise price.
The options vested as to one-third immediately and one-third on the first
anniversary date and vest one-third on the second anniversary date in all cases
except Mr. Gray which vested immediately. The options are exercisable at $0.90
per share. None of such options has been exercised as of the March 31, 1997.
The Company believes the fair market value of the options at the time of
grant and as of March 31, 1997, was $0.90 and $0.375, respectively.
Other than reimbursement for the cost of attending meetings, the Company's
directors receive no compensation for services as directors.
Ms. Allinson is a part-time employee of the Company, Ms. Milard is an
employee of Exploration Associates, Inc., an affiliates of Messrs. Penttila and
Buck, and Mr. Gray is the former Secretary of the Company.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information concerning each person
whom the Company, by virtue of filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, has reason to believe may be deemed the beneficial owners of more
than five percent (5%) of the Company's outstanding Common Stock as of June 30,
1997. Except as otherwise indicated, the persons listed below have sole voting
power and investment power over the shares beneficially held by them.
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NAME AND ADDRESS AMOUNT AND NATURE OF PERCENT OF CLASS (1)
OF BENEFICIAL OWNER BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP
A. Andrew Davis 660,852 (2) 6.51
Alan Davis Media
Limited, Level 10,
35 York Street
Sidney, NSW 2000
Australia
Brian A. Lingard 1,164,140 (3) 11.46
401 Louisiana
Suite 206
Houston, Texas 77002
Dennis M. Buck 689,921 (4) 6.75
450 N. Sam Houston
Parkway E., #140
Houston, Texas 77060
William C. Penttila 689,921 (4) 6.75
450 N. Sam Houston
Parkway E., #140
Houston, Texas 77060
Michael C. Nemec 614,116 6.05
The Phoenix Resource
Companies
6525 N. Meridian Ave.
Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 77116
Asia Energy Ltd. 2,406,167 (5) 23.69
734 7th Ave. S.W.
Suite 1345
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2P 3B8
Jimmy M. McCarroll 550,000 (6) 5.42
1030 Townplace
Houston, Texas
77057-1942
(see footnotes on following page)
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(1) Based upon 10,156,133 shares outstanding as of June 30, 1997.
(2) Consists of 393,141 shares either owned by Mr. Davis or by companies
controlled by him, with the remaining 267,711 shares owned by three sisters
of Mr. Davis but with voting proxy held by him.
(3) Includes 33,334 shares owned by his minor son with Mr. Lingard named as
custodian. Mr. Lingard disclaims beneficial ownership of these 33,334
shares.
(4) Includes options to acquire 60,000 shares. Does not include options to
acquire 30,000 shares that vest in June 1998.
(5) All shares reported are owned by AEL. See footnotes 4, 5 and 6 to table
below.
(6) Includes 300,000 shares held in escrow. See Item 12 "Certain Relationships
and Related Transactions."
Security Ownership of Management. The table below sets forth the beneficial
ownership of shares of Common Stock as of June 26, 1997, by the Company's
officers and directors, individually and as a group.
NAME OF BENEFICIAL AMOUNT AND NATURE OF
OWNER BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP (1) PERCENT OF CLASS (2)
Donald L. Oliver 333,197 3.28
William C. Penttila 689,921 (3) 6.75
Dennis M. Buck 689,921 (3) 6.75
Daniel A. Mercier 2,528,667 (4) 24.75
Richard A.N. Bonnycastle 2,447,834 (5) 24.10
Douglas N. Baker 2,428,390 (6) 23.86
Jimmy M. McCarroll 550,000 (7) 5.42
Lamont C. Tolley 83,334 0.82
Directors and Officers
as a Group 4,935,930 48.60
(see footnotes on following page)
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(1) The information as to beneficial ownership has been furnished by the
respective persons. Unless otherwise specified, each person or group has
sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares, except with
respect to the shares identified above relating to Messrs. Mercier,
Bonnycastle and Baker. See footnotes below.
(2) Based upon 10,156,133 shares outstanding as of June 26, 1997.
(3) Includes options to acquire 60,000 shares. Does not include options to
acquire 30,000 shares that vest in June 1998.
(4) Includes 62,500 shares and options to acquire 60,000 shares owned directly
by Mr. Mercier. All other shares reported are owned by AEL. Does not
include options to acquire 30,000 shares that commence vesting in June
1998. Mr. Mercier is a Director and the President of AEL and (together
with shares held by his wife) owns approximately 11.8% of the outstanding
shares of capital stock of AEL. Mr. Mercier's father and siblings own an
additional 10.9% of the outstanding shares of capital stock of AEL. Mr.
Mercier disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares of capital stock of
AEL owned by his father and siblings, and all shares of Territorial Common
Stock owned by AEL.
(5) Includes 41,667 shares owned directly by Mr. Bonnycastle. All other shares
reported are owned by AEL. Mr. Bonnycastle is a Director of AEL and owns
approximately 12.9% of the outstanding shares of capital stock of AEL. Mr.
Bonnycastle disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares of Territorial
Common Stock owned by AEL.
(6) Includes options to acquire 22,223 shares. Does not include options to
acquire 11,111 shares that commence vesting in June 1997. All other shares
reported are owned by AEL. Mr. Baker is the Vice President Finance and
Chief Financial Officer of AEL and (together with shares held by his wife)
owns approximately 1.7% of the outstanding shares of capital stock of AEL.
Mr. Baker disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares of Territorial
Common Stock owned by AEL.
(7) Includes 300,000 shares held in escrow. See Item 12 "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions."
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On March 29, 1996, the Company acquired an approximate 12% interest (in
addition to its previously held approximate 1% interest) in SOTAMO in exchange
for the issuance of 1,816,667 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The
acquisition of this interest was consummated through the acquisition by the
Company of a privately held corporation, of which each of William C. Penttila
and Dennis M. Buck was a director, officer and a significant shareholder. Each
of Messrs. Penttila and Buck received 529,861 shares of Territorial Common Stock
in connection therewith. At the time of the transaction, Mr. Penttila was a
Director of the Company. Subsequent to such transaction, Mr. Penttila also
became the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and Mr. Buck
became Vice President, Exploration of the Company.
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On March 31, 1996, Territorial entered into an Option Agreement (the
"Option") with Asia Energy Ltd., Territorial's largest shareholder ("AEL"). The
Option, as amended, granted to AEL the right to purchase up to 29 of the 119
shares of SOTAMO owned by Territorial at a per share price of $50,000. AEL paid
Territorial $20,000 cash in consideration for the granting of the Option.
Daniel A. Mercier, the President, a Director and a shareholder of AEL, was
appointed a Director of Territorial on April 12, 1996. On May 9, 1996, AEL
purchased five SOTAMO shares from Territorial for $250,000 cash. On June 20,
1996, Mr. Mercier was appointed Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company. Messrs. Bonnycastle and Baker are also affiliates of
AEL. See Item 11 "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management."
In mid-July 1996, Territorial issued to AEL 639,584 shares of Common Stock
primarily in exchange for approximately $267,000 in cash, the five shares of
SOTAMO referred to above, the elimination of a payable to AEL of $25,000 and the
cancellation of the Option. Territorial also agreed to pay certain
administration-related costs and expenses on behalf of AEL in the future.
In October 1996, Territorial issued 112,500 shares (the "Series B Preferred
Shares") of its newly designated voting Preferred Stock, Series B, $0.10 par
value each, 37,500 of which Series B Preferred Shares were acquired by Mr.
Mercier, 25,000 of which Series B Preferred Shares were acquired by Mr.
Bonnycastle and the remaining 50,000 of which Series B Preferred Shares were
acquired by Mr. Tolley, for a cash purchase price equal to (Cdn)$2.00 per share.
The Series B Preferred Shares were converted into an aggregate of 187,500 shares
of Common Stock effective April 1, 1997.
During 1996, Mr. Mercier made initial loans to Territorial of an aggregate
of approximately $72,000 and Mr. Bonnycastle loaned to Territorial an aggregate
of approximately 61,400. Such loans bear interest at an annual rate equal to
the floating prime rate announced from time to time by the Alberta Treasury
Branch, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. The loans, together with all accrued and
unpaid interest thereon, were payable by Territorial upon demand. During the
year ended March 31, 1997, Territorial repaid the loan to Mr. Bonnycastle,
together with interest thereon in the amount of approximately $350, and borrowed
an additional approximately $152,000 from Mr. Mercier on the same terms as the
previous loans made to Territorial. In the quarter ended June 30, 1997, the
Company repaid to Mr. Mercier all such amounts loaned by him, together with an
aggregate of approximately $4,725 of interest thereon. It also entered into a
line of credit with Canadian Western Bank permitting the Company to borrow up to
approximately $253,000. The repayment obligations with respect to the line of
credit have been personally guaranteed by Mr. Mercier. As of March 31, 1997,
the Company had drawn down approximately $166,000 from such line of credit, all
of which was repaid by the end of June 1997.
On June 20, 1996, the Board of Directors approved the granting of options
to acquire the following numbers of shares of Common Stock to the persons
identified below:
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NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK
William C. Penttila 90,000
Dennis M. Buck 90,000
Daniel A. Mercier 90,000
Douglas N. Baker 33,334
Lois S. Milard 10,000
Dawna Allinson 10,000
Stephen L. Gray 10,000
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333,334
The options vested as to one-third immediately and one-third on the first
anniversary date and vest one-third on the second anniversary date in all cases
except Mr. Gray which vested immediately. The options are exercisable at $0.90
per share. None of such options has been exercised as of the March 31, 1997.
In connection with the Company's acquisition of a 2.5% undivided working
interest in two Thailand Concessions on June 30, 1997 (see Item 1 "Description
of Business - Business of Territorial - Gulf of Thailand"), the Company paid to
Jimmy M. McCarroll, a director of the Company, $210,000 in cash and issued to
Mr. McCarroll an aggregate of 550,000 shares of Common Stock of Territorial. At
the time of such acquisition, the Company and Mr. McCarroll entered into an
Escrow Agreement pursuant to which, among other things, 300,000 of such shares
of Common Stock are to be held in escrow and are to be released in increments of
100,000 shares to Mr. McCarroll upon the occurrence of certain conditions
relating to the progress and results of operations of the Thailand Concessions.
In the event that any such condition is not fulfilled as provided in the Escrow
Agreement, the shares subject to such condition will be returned to the Company.
So long as such shares are held pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement,
Mr. McCarroll has the right to vote such shares.
The transactions with the Company discussed herein were all approved by its
Board of Directors with any interested Director abstaining from, or otherwise
not participating in, voting with respect to such transactions.
No director or officer of the Company, nominee for election as a director,
or any associate of any such director, officer or nominee, was indebted to the
Company or its subsidiary at any time since the beginning of the Company's last
fiscal year.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE FILED AS A PART OF THIS REPORT:
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The financial statements of Territorial Resources, Inc. and the related
report of independent accountants are provided at Page F-1 of this
Report
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2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
The schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are omitted (other
than the Financial Data Schedule, which is included herein as Exhibit
27.1) because they are not applicable or not required.
3. EXHIBITS.
3 (i) Articles of Incorporation, as amended to the date of this Report
(filed as Exhibit 3(i) to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated May 13, 1997).
3(ii) Bylaws, as amended to the date of this Report.*
10.1 Plan and Agreement of Reorganization, dated as of March 12,
1996, by and among William C. Penttila, Dennis M. Buck, Michael
C. Nemec, Thomas B. Patrick and the Company (filed as Exhibit
2.0 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 29,
1996).
10.2 Option Agreement, dated March 1, 1996, by and between Asia
Energy Ltd. and the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 29, 1996).
10.3 Letter of Engagement, dated March 12, 1997, between Territorial
Resources, Inc. and McDermid St. Lawrence Securities Ltd.*
10.4 Shareholders' Exchange Agreement between Territorial Resources,
Inc. and SOCO International plc, dated 6 May 1997 (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
June 5, 1997).
10.5 Letter Agreement between Territorial Resources, Inc. and SOCO
International plc, dated 8 May 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to
the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 5, 1997).
10.6 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 30, 1997, among SOCO
Exploration (Thailand) Company Limited, SOCO Thaitex, Inc.,
Territorial Resources (Delaware), Inc. and Jimmy M. McCarroll*
10.7 Escrow Agreement, dated as of June 26, 1997, by and among Jimmy
M. McCarroll, Territorial Resources (Delaware), Inc. and
Theodore J. Lee*
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* Previously Filed.
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10.8 Farmout Agreement, dated as of July 10, 1997, by and among
Territorial Resources (Delaware), Inc., SOCO Exploration
(Thailand) Company Limited and SOCO Thaitex, Inc.*
10.9 Stockholder's Agreement by and among SOCO Tamtsag Mongolia,
Inc., dated November 7, 1994, and its stockholders*
22. Subsidiaries*
23.1 Consent of Donald L. Oliver, Reserve Engineer*
23.2 Consent of DL Paddock & Associates Ltd.*
23.3 Consent of GEO Engineering, Inc., Reserve Engineers*
23.4 Consent of Gaffney, Cline & Associates, Reserve Engineers*
27 Financial Data Schedule*
___________
* Previously Filed.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K during the fourth quarter of the
fiscal year ended March 30, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant caused this amendment to be signed on behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
TERRITORIAL RESOURCES, INC.
April 6, 1998 By: /s/ Douglas N. Baker
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Douglas N. Baker
Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND
(UNAUDITED) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Page
Auditor's Report (Price Waterhouse) F-2
Auditor's Report (Hein + Associates, LLP) F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheet dated March 31, 1997 F-4
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Years Ended
March 31, 1997 and 1996 F-6
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
for the Years Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 F-7
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
March 31, 1997 and 1996 F-8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-10
Supplemental Information - Disclosures of Oil and Gas Producing
Activities (Unaudited) F-16
F-1
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June 23, 1997, except for Note 11
which is as of June 30, 1997
AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Territorial Resources, Inc.
We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of Territorial Resources, Inc. as
at March 31, 1997 and the consolidated statements of operations, changes in
stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended. 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 generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance 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, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company as at March 31, 1997
and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
The consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and
cash flows for the year ended March 31, 1996 were audited by other auditors who
issued an unqualified report dated June 17, 1996.
/s/ Price Waterhouse
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Chartered Accountants
Calgary, Alberta
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Territorial Resources, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, changes
in stockholders' equity and cash flows of Territorial Resources, Inc. and
subsidiary for the year ended March 31, 1996. 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 generally accepted auditing standards.
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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of
Territorial Resources, Inc. for the year ended March 31, 1996, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Company's primary asset is an investment in SOCO Tamtsag Mongolia, Inc.
which is a company engaged in oil and gas exploration in Mongolia. SOCO Tamtsag
Mongolia, Inc. has not yet discovered any proved reserves in Mongolia (see also
discussion of Mandatory Loan Obligations in Note 10).
/s/ Hein + Associates, LLP
HEIN + ASSOCIATES, LLP
Houston, Texas
June 17, 1996
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TERRITORIAL RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
(in thousands of US dollars, except share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31,
1997
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<S> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 6
Accounts receivable:
Oil and gas 7
Other 2
Prepaid expenses 32
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Total Current Assets 47
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NOTE RECEIVABLE (Note 4) 9
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INVESTMENT IN SOCO TAMTSAG MONGOLIA, INC. (Note 2) 2,820
-----------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
Oil and gas properties, full cost method 7,814
Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion, impairment and amortization (7,797)
-----------
17
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,893
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TERRITORIAL RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET -- CONTINUED
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands of US dollars, except share amounts)
March 31,
1997
-----------
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 92
Bank loan (Note 12) 166
Due to affiliated party (Note 12) 224
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 482
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(Notes 9 and 10)
TOTAL LIABILITIES 482
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Notes 3 and 7):
Common stock 28
Additional paid-in capital 6,125
Accumulated deficit (3,725)
Treasury stock (17)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2,411
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 2,893
===========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TERRITORIAL RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands of US dollars, except per share amounts)
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31
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1997 1996
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REVENUES:
Oil and gas sales $ 21 $ 39
Interest and other income 1 2
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22 41
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Oil and gas production 1 7
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 5 26
Foreign exchange loss 3 --
General and administrative 206 64
Interest 5 --
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220 97
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Net Income (Loss) $ (198) $ (56)
========= =========
Net Income (Loss) Per Share $ (.021) $ (.009)
========= =========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
(thousands) 9,255 6,863
========= =========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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TERRITORIAL RESOURCES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands of US dollars, except share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK STOCK SUBSCRIPTIONS ADDITIONAL TREASURY
------------------- ------------------- PAID-IN ACCUMULATED STOCK
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL DEFICIT AMOUNT
------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at
March 31, 1995 3,930,371 12 2,928,333 9 3,853 (3,471) (17)
========== == ========== == ===== ====== ===
Stock issued for
stock subscriptions 2,928,333 9 (2,928,333) (9) - - -
Debt Shares issued
to acquire TRI
Mongolia 1,816,667 5 - - 1,545 - -
Shares issued
as compensation to
officer, director and
other third parties 14,333 - - - 3 - -
Shares cancelled
as proceeds for
Account Receivable (1,000) - - - - - -
Net loss - - - - - (56) -
---------- -- ---------- -- ----- ------ ---
Balance at
March 31, 1996 8,688,704 26 - - 5,399 (3,527) (17)
========== == ========== == ===== ====== ===
Shares issued for
cash and shares
of SOTAMO 639,583 2 - - 513 - -
Shares issued
for cash 47,500 - - - 43 - -
Shares issued for
termination of
warrants 33,333 - - - - - -
Shares issued for
exercise of
warrants 8,333 - - - 2 - -
Adjustment (3) - - - - - -
Net loss - - - - (198) -
---------- -- ---------- -- ----- ------ ---
Balance at
March 31, 1997 9,417,450 28 - - (3,725) (17)
========== == ========== == ===== ====== ===
Preferred shares
issued for cash 112,500 168
---------- -----
Balance at
March 31, 1997 112,500 6,125
========== =====
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TERRITORIAL RESOURCES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands of US dollars)
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31
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1997 1996
---------- --------
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ (198) $ (56)
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET LOSS TO CASH
USED BY OPERATIONS:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 5 26
CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSET AND LIABILITIES:
Accounts receivable 1 14
Other current assets (32) -
Accounts payable 77 (4)
Accrued liabilities and other (49) (3)
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Cash used by operating activities (196) (23)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES:
Additions to investment in SOCO Tamtsag
Mongolia, Inc. (1,076) (38)
Proceeds from the sale of option to acquire - 20
SOCO Tamtsag Mongolia, Inc. stock
Additions to property and equipment (18) -
Proceeds from sales of property 138 30
---------- --------
Cash provided by (used by) investment
activities (956) 12
---------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Notes receivable 1 -
Advances from stockholders and affiliates 224 -
Short term bank loan 166 -
Issuance of preferred stock 168 -
Issuance of common stock 560 -
---------- --------
Cash provided by (used by)
financing activities 1,119 -
---------- --------
Increase (decrease) in cash (33) (11)
Cash, beginning of year 39 50
---------- --------
Cash, end of year $ 6 $ 39
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YEARS ENDED MARCH 31
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1997 1996
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Acquisition of interest in SOCO Tamtsag
Mongolia, Inc. in exchange for common stock - 1,550
Collection of account receivable in exchange
for cancellation of common stock - 2
Note receivable received upon sale of oil and
gas properties - 10
========== ========
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TERRITORIAL RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN US DOLLARS)
1. BUSINESS
Territorial Resources, Inc., formerly Egret Energy Corporation, (the
Corporation) is engaged in international oil and gas exploration, primarily
in Mongolia. Through its 13 percent ownership in SOCO Tamtsag Mongolia,
Inc., the Corporation is presently indirectly active in Mongolia. Such
activity may encompass development and possibly production as well as
exploration. In addition, the Corporation owns working interests, minerals
and/or overriding royalty interests primarily in the United States.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
INVESTMENT IN SOCO TAMTSAG MONGOLIA, INC. ("SOTAMO")
The Corporation accounts for its investment in SOTAMO under the cost method
of accounting as its investment represents a minority, non-controlling
interest of approximately 13 percent (119 shares) of the outstanding common
stock of SOTAMO. All costs related to this investment are capitalized.
Capitalized costs which are based on cash calls from SOTAMO have been
reduced by $20,000 for the proceeds of and option payment received from AEL
(see Note 7). Pursuant to the terms of the SOTAMO stockholders' agreement,
stockholders are required to pay cash calls for their proportionate share
of SOTAMO expenditures. The Corporation's investment in SOTAMO is
periodically reviewed for impairment in value. The fair value of the SOTAMO
investment at March 31, 1997 is $7.5 million.
MARCH 31
--------------------------
1997 1996
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Balance, beginning of year $ 1,744,000 $ 128,000
Shares of SOTAMO acquired for common stock - 1,550,000
Share of expenditures incurred by SOTAMO 1,076,000 66,000
------------ ------------
$ 2,820,000 $ 1,744,000
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OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS
The Corporation accounts for its oil and gas exploration and development
activities under the full cost method of accounting. Under this method,
all productive and nonproductive exploration and development costs incurred
in finding oil and gas reserves are accumulated and capitalized in cost
centers. The Corporation has two cost centers (the continental United
States and Canada prior to 1997) for its oil and gas activities. In 1997
the Corporation disposed of its Canadian properties and initiated direct
activities in Mongolia. No gain or loss is recognized on the sale or
disposition of a property, except in extraordinary circumstances. Net oil
and gas properties were $17,000, at March 31, 1997, consisting of office
equipment and exploration expenditures in Mongolia.
LIMITATION ON CAPITALIZED COSTS
Capitalized costs of productive and nonproductive properties in a cost
center are limited to the present value of after tax future net revenues
(discounted at 10%) from estimated proved oil and gas reserves and the
lower-of-cost or fair market value of unproved properties.
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DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) of the cost of oil and gas
properties is provided on the unit-of-production method based on proved oil
and gas reserves. Gas is converted to equivalent barrels on a basis of six
MCF of gas to one barrel of oil.
INCOME TAXES
The Corporation accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Tax. Under
this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences
of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable
to future years to differences between the financial statement and tax
bases of its existing assets and liabilities. Income tax expense or
benefit represents the current tax payable or refundable for the period
plus or minus the tax effect of the net change in the deferred tax assets
and liabilities.
NET LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
Net loss per share of common stock was computed based on the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding. Primary and fully-diluted net
loss per share were substantially the same for both years presented. Stock
warrants were outstanding for all of fiscal 1996 and 1997. These warrants
were antidilutive and were therefore not considered in determining the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
3. QUASI-REORGANIZATION
On June 13, 1986, the Board of Directors resolved that a quasi-
reorganization be implemented as of March 31, 1986, for financial reporting
purposes. Accordingly, the Corporation transferred the deficit
($5,121,000) in retained earnings as of March 31, 1986, to additional paid-
in capital.
4. NOTE RECEIVABLE
The note receivable represents an amount due from the sale of an oil and
gas property. The note is to be repaid from a percentage of net production
revenue generated by the property for a fixed time period, and is secured
by the property.
5. INCOME TAXES
At March 31, 1997, the Corporation had net operating loss carry forwards
(NOL'S) of approximately $6,000,000 available to offset future taxable
income. The carry forwards expire beginning in 1996. The NOL's are
generally limited as to usage to approximately $32,000 per year. As of
March 31, 1997, approximately $300,000 of the NOL was not restricted. The
Corporation also has a tax credit carry forward of $55,000. The usage of
this credit is also limited.
As of March 31, 1997, the Corporation's deferred tax assets exceed its
deferred tax liabilities. A valuation allowance for the entire amount of
the excess was provided at March 31, 1997.
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6. REVENUES - SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
Customers that have accounted for more than 10% of the Corporation's oil
and gas sales during the past two years are as follows:
MARCH 31
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1997 1996
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Norcen Energy Resources $ 3,000 $ 14,000
Snyder Oil Corporation $ 5,000 $ 6,000
Merit Energy Company $ 3,000
AFG Energy, Inc. $ 6,000
7. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
AUTHORIZED
1,437,500 preferred shares, non-voting, non-cumulative, convertible, $0.10
per value
200,000,000 common shares, no par value, $.001 stated value
All share issuances, repurchases and balances have been adjusted for the
one-for-three share consolidation which occurred on April 30, 1997 (see
Note 11).
ISSUED
9,417,450 common shares
(1,819) treasury stock
----------
9,415,631
==========
112,500 preferred stock
==========
On March 29, 1996, the Corporation acquired an additional 12% interest in
SOTAMO in exchange for the issuance of 1,816,667 shares of the
Corporation's Common Stock. A value of $1,550,198 was placed on the
additional investment in SOTAMO, which was based on the net book value per
share of the Corporation's original investment in SOTAMO, plus the related
Mandatory Loan Obligations made through March 31, 1996, multiplied by the
additional shares acquired. As part of the acquisition, 325,000 of the
Warrants were cancelled. At March 31, 1996, warrants to acquire 341,667
shares of common stock remained outstanding.
On March 31, 1996, the Corporation entered into an Option Agreement (the
"Option") with its largest shareholder, Asia Energy Ltd. ("AEL"). The
Option, which was revised by letter dated April 27, 1996, gives AEL the
right to buy up to 29 of the 119 shares of SOTAMO owned by the Corporation
at a per share price of $50,000. The Option expires July 31, 1996, unless
otherwise extended. AEL paid the Corporation of $20,000 in consideration
for the granting of the Option. On May 9, 1996, AEL purchased five SOTAMO
shares from the Corporation for $250,000 cash, which has been paid in full.
F-12
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During fiscal 1996, the Corporation compensated its corporate secretary, a
director and two professionals for services rendered to the Corporation by
the issuance of 14,333 shares of its common stock. A cost of $2,687 was
recorded for the services, based on the estimated fair value of the shares.
During fiscal 1996, the Corporation collected an account receivable due
from a shareholder for $2,000 in exchange for the cancellation of 1,000
shares, which were valued at $187.
On July 19, 1996 the Corporation issued to Asia Energy Ltd. (an affiliate)
639,583 shares of common stock in exchange for $267,000 in cash, five
shares of SOTAMO, the elimination of a payable to Asia Energy Ltd. of
$25,000 and the cancellation of an option agreement to purchase shares of
SOTAMO from the Corporation.
On June 20, 1996 33,333 shares of the common stock of the Corporation were
issued in exchange for the termination of 333,333 of the warrants.
On November 18, 1996, the Corporation issued 8,333 shares upon the
exercise of 8,333 Warrants. Following this transaction no warrants remain
outstanding.
In October, 1996 the Corporation issued 47,500 shares of common stock and
112,500 shares of preferred stock for an aggregate consideration of
$211,000 cash. The preferred shares were converted on April 1, 1997 into
187,500 shares of common stock.
8. STOCK OPTIONS
On June 20, 1996, the Board of Directors approved the granting of options
to acquire common shares to the following executives and employees:
William C. Penttila 90,000
Dennis M. Buck 90,000
Daniel A. Mercier 90,000
Douglas N. Baker 33,333
Lois S. Milard 10,000
D. Allinson 10,000
Stephen L. Gray 10,000
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333,333
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The options vest as to one-third immediately, one-third on the first
anniversary date and one-third on the second anniversary date in all cases
except Mr. Gray which vest immediately. The options are exercisable at
$0.90 per share.
The Corporation has elected to continue to account for stock options issued
to employees in accordance with APB opinion 25, "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees". During the year ended March 31, 1997, all options
issued to directors, who are also employees, officers and employees were
granted at an exercise price which equalled or exceeded the market price
per share at date of grant, accordingly, no compensation was recorded.
Effective for the year ended March 31, 1997, the Corporation was required
to adopt the disclosure portion of FASB Statement 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation". This statement requires the Corporation to
provide pro forma information regarding net loss applicable to common
stockholders and loss per share as if compensation cost for the
Corporation's stock options granted had been determined in accordance with
the fair value based method prescribed in FASB Statement 123.
The Corporation estimates that the fair value of each stock option at the
grant date, accounted for under the provisions of FASB Statement 123, does
not have a material impact on reported net loss and net loss per share for
the year ended March 31, 1997.
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9. CONTINGENCIES
TRI Mongolia Inc. ("TRM"), a subsidiary of Territorial, is a named
defendant in an action styled, Leo Metcalf, III vs. Amgol, Inc., SOCO
International Inc., EAIT, CP&G Co., et al, cause no. 94-29503, in the
113th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas (the "Metcalf
Lawsuit"). The plaintiff in the Metcalf Lawsuit, a former director of
Amgol, Inc., has requested certain amounts be awarded to him based on
alleged damages suffered as a result of transactions entered into by Amgol
without his approval and without Amgol contemporaneously acquiring and
paying for certain interests the plaintiff claims to have owned. TRM has
been named as a defendant, according to the lawsuit, as a result of its
ownership interest in SOTAMO (which was owned by TRM's predecessor in
interest at the time the alleged damages were suffered).
Each of the shareholders from whom Territorial acquired TRM have granted
certain limited indemnification rights in favour of Territorial in the
event TRM or Territorial is held liable under the Metcalf Lawsuit. Such
shareholders have also pledged certain of the shares of Territorial common
stock received by them in connection with such acquisition, in order to
secure such indemnification obligations.
On June 24, 1996, SOCO International, Inc., a codefendant in this lawsuit,
obtained a summary judgment confirming that SOCO was not liable for damages
allegedly suffered by the plaintiff as a result of SOCO's ownership in
SOTAMO.
On September 9, 1996, TRM also obtained a summary judgment confirming that
TRM was not liable for the alleged damages. The plaintiff has appealed the
summary judgement.
Although it is impossible at this time to predict the outcome of the appeal
(which is likely to be heard in 1997), the Corporation believes TRM is not
liable, in whole or in part, for the claims made in the Metcalf Lawsuit.
The Corporation intends to vigorously pursue the defense of the Metcalf
Lawsuit.
There are presently no other legal actions to which the Corporation is a
party.
10. COMMITMENT
In connection with its investment in SOTAMO, the Corporation has had, and
expects to continue to have, Mandatory Loan Obligations. Should the
Corporation be unable to meet its Mandatory Loan Obligations, the
Corporation will be subject to the default provisions of those loan
obligations, which could lead to the Corporation forfeiting its ownership
interest in SOTAMO.
At March 31, 1997, the estimated minimum commitments for the next twelve
months amounted to $650,000. The net proceeds from the proposed issue of
common stock referred to in Note 11 will be applied to these estimated
commitments.
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11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 30, 1997, the shareholders approved a common stock share
consolidation of one new share for each three existing common shares and
increased the authorized common share capital to 200,000,000 shares.
The Corporation entered into an Agency Agreement dated March 12, 1997 with
McDermid St. Lawrence Securities Ltd. to sell, on a best efforts basis,
1,500,000 units consisting of 1,500,000 shares of the Corporation at a
price of $1.00 Cdn. per share and 1,500,000 common share purchase warrants
entitling the holder to purchase for each three warrants an additional
common share of the Corporation at a price of $1.50 Cdn. per share for a
period of 12 months following the anticipated closing. The Agents will be
paid a commission of $0.08 per common share and will receive an option to
purchase up to 150,000 units of the offering of common shares and common
share purchase warrants for up to one year from the issue date at the issue
price.
On May 29, 1997 the Corporation exchanged 72 shares of SOTAMO (representing
60% of its holdings) for common shares of SOCO International plc ("SOCO
plc"). SOCO plc is a company incorporated in England and listed on the
London Stock Exchange. Coincident with the exchange, the Corporation sold
20% of the SOCO plc shares for proceeds of $926,000. Territorial now holds
873,250 common shares of SOCO plc which had a fair market value of $3.7
million based on the closing share price on May 29, 1997 for SOCO plc
shares. The 873,250 SOCO plc shares represent 1.8% of the outstanding SOCO
plc shares and the Corporation will account for the investment on the cost
basis. The exchange was accounted for as a disposition whereby the weighted
average cost of the SOTAMO shares was deducted from the total proceeds of
$4.6 million resulting in a gain on sale of $2,949,000.
On June 30, 1997, the Corporation acquired a 2.5% interest in two offshore
Thailand exploration blocks, containing approximately 2.5 million acres,
from a director of the Corporation for $391,000, consisting of $210,000
cash and the issuance of 550,000 common shares of the Corporation, of which
300,000 shares held in escrow to be released in increments of 100,000
shares upon the occurrence of certain conditions pertaining to the progress
and results of operations of the Thailand concessions. No value was
ascribed to the escrow shares. These shares will be recorded at their fair
market value if and when issued.
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During 1997 Territorial obtained advances from two directors of $224,000.
The loans are due on demand and bear interest at Canadian bank prime rate
(4.75% at March 31, 1997). The amount due to one director was repaid
during the year from additional funds advanced by the other director.
Subsequent to March 31, 1997, all of the loans were repaid.
At March 31, 1997 accrued interest payable on the advances amounted to
$3,000. Interest paid during the year was $1,000.
A director has also guaranteed the bank loan of $166,000 at March 31, 1997.
The loan is secured by a General Security Agreement as well as the
director's guarantee and bears interest at Canadian bank prime rate plus
1%.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - DISCLOSURES OF OIL AND GAS
PRODUCING ACTIVITIES - UNAUDITED
Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Producing Activities
Years Ended March 31,
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1997 1996 1995
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Acquisition of proved properties -- $ $100,000
-- -- --
Acquisition of unproved properties 13,044 -- --
Exploration costs -- 8,978 4,918
Development costs ------- -------- --------
$ 8,978 $104,918 $ 13,044
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RESERVE QUANTITIES
The following tables present estimates of the Company's proved oil and gas
reserves. The Company emphasizes that reserve estimates are inherently
imprecise and that estimates of new discoveries are more imprecise than those of
producing oil and gas properties. Accordingly, the estimates are expected to
change as future information becomes available. The estimates for March 31,
1994, 1995 and 1996 are based primarily upon a report prepared by a director of
the Company, Mr. Donald L. Oliver, who is also the Company's former President.
Estimates for 1996 only were based in part on a separate report prepared by D.
L. Paddock & Associates, Ltd., an independent engineering firm. The Company did
not have material quantities of proved reserves at March 31, 1997.
Oil (Bbls) Gas (Mcfs)
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Reserves - March 31, 1994 56,229 218,868
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Purchase of minerals in place - 202,311
Property sales (53,580) (91,850)
Revisions to previous estimates 1,819 10,961
Production (877) (33,403)
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Reserves - March 31, 1995 3,591 306,887
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Property sales (613) (41,627)
Revisions to previous estimates 57 66,245
Production (1,017) (25,868)
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Reserves - March 31, 1996 2,018 305,637
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Property sales -- (375,000)
Revisions to previous estimates (1,468) (17,427)
Production (550) (13,210)
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Reserves - March 31, 1997 -- --
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STANDARDIZED MEASURE OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS
The following table presents the standardized measure of discounted future net
cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves, in accordance with the
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 69:
Years Ended March 31, *
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1996 1995
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Future cash inflows $254,593 $ 441,686
Future production costs (12,971) (100,067)
Future development costs -- --
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241,622 341,619
Future income taxes -- --
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Future net cash flows 241,622 341,619
10% annual discount for estimated
timing of cash flows (79,130) (132,962)
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Standardized measure of discounted
future net cash flows $162,492 $ 208,657
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* The Company had no material quantities of proved reserves at March 31, 1997.
CHANGES IN STANDARDIZED MEASURE
The following are the principal sources of changes in the standardized measure
of discounted future net cash flows for each of the three years ended March 31:
Years Ended March 31,
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1997 1996 1995
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Standardized measure of discounted
future net cash flows (Beginning) $ 162,492 $208,657 $ 357,641
Sales of oil and gas, net of
production costs (20,000) (32,000) (53,000)
Net changes in prices and
production costs -- (29,554) (89,000)
Revisions of previous quantity estimate (4,492) 23,081 53,000
Accretion of discount -- 20,865 35,764
Purchases of reserves in place -- -- 97,046
Sales of reserves in place (138,000) (33,101) (267,593)
Net change in income taxes -- -- 32,684
Other -- 4,544 42,115
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Standardized measure of discounted
future net cash flows (Ending) $ -- $162,492 $ 208,657
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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3 (i) Articles of Incorporation, as amended to the date of this
Report (filed as Exhibit 3(i) to the Company's Current
Report on Form 8-K dated May 13, 1997).
3(ii) Bylaws, as amended to the date of this Report.*
10.1 Plan and Agreement of Reorganization, dated as of March 12,
1996, by and among William C. Penttila, Dennis M. Buck,
Michael C. Nemec, Thomas B. Patrick and the Company (filed
as Exhibit 2.0 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated March 29, 1996).
10.2 Option Agreement, dated March 1, 1996, by and between Asia
Energy Ltd. and the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 29, 1996).
10.3 Letter of Engagement, dated March 12, 1997, between
Territorial Resources, Inc. and McDermid St. Lawrence
Securities Ltd.*
10.4 Shareholders' Exchange Agreement between Territorial
Resources, Inc. and SOCO International plc, dated 6 May 1997
(filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated June 5, 1997).
10.5 Letter Agreement between Territorial Resources, Inc. and
SOCO International plc, dated 8 May 1997 (filed as Exhibit
10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June
5, 1997).
10.6 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 30, 1997, among
SOCO Exploration (Thailand) Company Limited, SOCO Thaitex,
Inc., Territorial Resources (Delaware), Inc. and Jimmy M.
McCarroll*
10.7 Escrow Agreement, dated as of June 26, 1997, by and among
Jimmy M. McCarroll, Territorial Resources (Delaware), Inc.
and Theodore J. Lee*
10.8 Farmout Agreement, dated as of July 10, 1997, by and among
Territorial Resources (Delaware), Inc., SOCO Exploration
(Thailand) Company Limited and SOCO Thaitex, Inc.*
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* Previously filed.
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10.9 Stockholder's Agreement by and among SOCO Tamtsag Mongolia,
Inc., dated November 7, 1994, and its stockholders*
22. Subsidiaries*
23.1 Consent of Donald L. Oliver, Reserve Engineer*
23.2 Consent of DL Paddock & Associates Ltd.*
23.3 Consent of GEO Engineering, Inc., Reserve Engineers*
23.4 Consent of Gaffney, Cline & Associates, Reserve Engineers*
27 Financial Data Schedule*
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* Previously filed.
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