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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Mark One)
[ X ] Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 [Fee Required]
or
[ ] Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 [No Fee Required]
For the Calendar Year ended December 31, 1995
Commission File Number 2-83574
ISRAMCO, INC.
(Registrant)
Delaware 13-3145265
(State of other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)
800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 21-D, New York, N.Y. 10021
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 888-0200
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock -
$.01 par value
Class A Redeemable Warrants
Class B Redeemable Warrants
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein,
and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive
proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this
Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ X ]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the
Registrant was approximately $9,410,511 as of March 12, 1996, based upon the
closing bid price on the NASDAQ National Market System reported for such date.
Shares of Common Stock held by each officer and director and by each person who
owns 5% or more of the outstanding Common Stock have been excluded in that such
persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status
is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.
26,691,198 shares of Common Stock were Issued and Outstanding as of March 12,
1996.
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ITEM 1. AND ITEM 2. BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES
HISTORY
The Company since its formation in 1982 has been active in the
exploration of oil and gas in Israel. From 1982 to 1985 the Company with certain
affiliated entities and other participants expended approximately $8.5 million
for oil and gas exploration in Israel and drilled four wells onshore Israel. The
Company's share of these expenditures was approximately $2.8 million. Although
oil was discovered at the Gurim 4 and 5 wells, only approximately 9,000 barrels
have been produced and none of the wells sustained commercial production.
The Company with related and unrelated parties formed the Negev 1
Venture in 1985 to continue oil and gas exploration activities in Israel. These
parties included: certain affiliates of the Company, J.O.E.L.-Jerusalem Oil
Exploration Ltd. ("JOEL"), Southern Shipping and Energy (U.K.) ("SSE (U.K.)"),
Pass-port Ltd. ("Pass-port"), and East Mediterranean Oil and Gas Ltd. ("EMOG");
certain unaffiliated parties, Delek - The Israel Fuel Corporation Ltd. ("Delek")
and Delek Oil Exploration Ltd. ("DOEX"), and Naphta Israel Petroleum Corporation
Ltd. ("Naphta"); and, certain unaffiliated parties, HEI Oil and Gas Ltd., a
California limited partnership, Donesco Venture Fund One, Mazal Oil Inc., and
L.P.S. Israel Oil Inc. (collectively the "HEI Group").
The participants in the Negev 1 Venture expended approximately $19.2
million for oil and gas exploration activities including seismic exploration and
drilled two wells, both of which were dry holes. The Company's share of these
expenditures was approximately $576,000. The Negev 1 Venture received no
revenues from its activities.
Following the expiration of the Negev 1 Venture in 1988, the same
participants formed the Negev 2 Venture. Among other petroleum rights, the
government of Israel granted to the participants in the Negev 2 Venture the
Negev Ashquelon and the Negev Nirim licenses. See "Summary Description of
Venture - Negev 2 Venture". See "Table of Oil and Gas Ventures".
In 1988 the Company became the Operator of the Negev 2 Venture and
subsequently became the Operator of the Bessor Carveout Venture, the Yam
Carveout Venture, and the Negev Med Venture. In 1996 the Company became the
Operator of the Shederot Venture.
THE OPERATOR
The Company, as the Operator of the Negev 2 Venture, the Negev Med
Venture, the Bessor Carveout Venture (which wound down in 1995), the Yam
Carveout Venture and the Shederot Venture, is responsible for directing the oil
exploration and drilling activities of each Venture through its Branch Office in
Tel Aviv, Israel. With eight full-time employees, outside consultants and
subcontractors, the Company carries out the operations of each Venture within
the framework of approved work programs and budgets and pursuant to the terms of
a Joint Operating Agreement.
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The Operator charges each Venture participant for all costs incurred in
connection with the exploration and drilling activities conducted by each
Venture and is entitled to receive a fee for its administrative overhead equal
to 6% of all direct charges or a minimum compensation of $6,000 per each
License. During the year ending December 31, 1995 the Company was paid fees of
$18,000 as the Operator of the Bessor Carveout Venture, fees of $1,024,980 in
connection with the Negev Med Venture and fees of $72,000 in connection with the
Yam Carveout Venture. Due to the fact that there is no present activity being
conducted by the Negev 2 Venture, the Company has waived its Operator's fee for
the Negev 2 Venture participants. On February 6, 1995 the participants in the
Bessor Carveout Venture ceased all exploration activities and relinquished the
Negev Nirim License (including the Bessor Carveout) to the Ministry of Energy.
As a result of the formation of the Yam Carveout Venture, the Company
anticipates that there will be no further exploration activities conducted by
the Negev 2 Venture and the Company believes that it will receive no further
Operator's fees from this Venture. The Shederot Venture was formed in January
1996. See "Material Agreements". Excluding the Bessor Carveout Venture the
minimum monthly Operator's fee is currently $42,000 per month.
GENERAL PARTNER FOR THE NEGEV 2 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
In 1989 the Company formed in Israel the Negev 2 Limited Partnership
(the "Limited Partnership") to acquire a substantial portion of the Company's
working interest in the Negev 2 Venture. The Company desired to reduce the
financial requirements in connection its transferred working interests and to
remain an active participant in the Negev 2 Venture. In exchange for the Working
Interests, the Limited Partnership paid to the Company $700,000 and granted to
the Company certain Overriding Royalties. In 1992, the Company transferred to
the Limited Partnership additional rights in the Negev Ashquelon License, the
Bessor Carveout, and the Negev Med Permit with Priority Rights (now the Med Tel
Aviv License, the Med Yavne License, the Med Ashdod License, the Med Hadera
License, the Med Hasharon License) in exchange for additional Overriding
Royalties and reimbursement of expenses. The Company created Isramco Oil and Gas
Ltd. ("IOG"), a wholly-owned subsidiary to act as the General Partner for the
Limited Partnership and formed Isramco Management (1988) Ltd., a wholly-owned
subsidiary to act as the nominee holder of Limited Partnership units held by
public investors in Israel. Pursuant to the Limited Partnership Agreement and
the Trust Agreement, a Supervisor was appointed on behalf of the Limited
Partnership unit holders, with sole authority to appoint the sole director for
Isramco Management (1988) Ltd. and to supervise its activities on behalf of and
for the benefit of the Limited Partnership unit holders. The control and
management of the Limited Partnership vests with the General Partner, however,
matters involving the rights of the Limited Partnership unit holders are subject
to the supervision of the Supervisor and in certain instances the approval of
the Limited Partnership unit holders. The firm of Igal Brightman & Co.,
Accountants and Mr. David Valiano, Accountant has been appointed as Supervisors.
The Company currently receives a management fee of $35,000 per month for office
space, management and other services provided to the Limited Partnership.
The Company, in order to assist the Limited Partnership in the financing
of its oil and gas exploration activities, has acted as offeror of Limited
Partnership units to the public in Israel and has assisted the Limited
Partnership in raising approximately $123 million from public in Israel. The
Company and its subsidiary, Isramco Underwriters Ltd., along with other
affiliated
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and non-affiliated companies has also acted as an underwriter for the Limited
Partnership unit offerings and during the period March 1, 1992 through December
31, 1995 received underwriting fees and expense reimbursements in the
approximate amount of $602,000 and fees in the amount of $160,000 for the
preparation of three prospectuses for the Limited Partnership unit offerings.
On February 29, 1996 the Limited Partnership had available $59 million
to finance its share of work obligations under the Licenses with regard to the
Petroleum Assets. The Limited Partnership is the largest holder of Working
Interests in the Yam Carveout Venture, the Shederot Venture and the Negev Med
Venture. See "Table of (Working Interests) Oil and Gas Ventures".
In summary, the Company holds Overriding Royalties from the Limited
Partnership with respect to certain of the Petroleum Assets, currently receives
a management fee of $35,000 per month for office space, management and other
services provided to the Limited Partnership; and has earned underwriting fees
in connection with public offerings made on behalf of the Limited Partnership in
Israel. It is significant to the Company that the Limited Partnership (in part
through the efforts of the Company and others), has been able to raise monies
from the public in Israel to fund the Limited Partnership's share of the work
programs for the Petroleum Assets held by the Limited Partnership for the
continuation of oil and gas exploration activities in Israel and to preserve the
existence of its Overriding Royalties. As of December 31, 1995 the Company holds
0.01% of the issued Limited Partnership units and the Company's subsidiary,
acting as General Partner for the Limited Partnership holds a 0.01% interest in
the Limited Partnership.
UNDERWRITING ACTIVITIES
In July 1993, IOG acted as the offeror and the Company acted as an
underwriter for a $15 million offering to the public in Israel of participation
units (plus options) of the Limited Partnership. The offering was successfully
completed in October 1993 and the Limited Partnership raised approximately $14.8
million before expenses. In connection with this offering the Company received
an underwriting fee of $96,000 and a fee of $90,000 for preparing the
prospectus.
In October 1993 IOG acted as the offeror and Isramco Underwriters Ltd.,
(a subsidiary of IOG) acted as an underwriter in a $48 million offering to the
public in Israel of participation units (plus options) of the Limited
Partnership. The offering was successfully completed in November 1993 and the
Limited Partnership raised approximately $47.2 million before expenses. In
connection with this offering the Company received an underwriting fee of
$352,161 and a fee of $50,000 for preparing the prospectus.
During 1994 Isramco Underwriters Ltd. received $90,620 as an
underwriting fee in connection with the exercise of Limited Partnership options.
The Company did not act as underwriter in any public issues during 1995.
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The Company in its capacity as the offeror or an underwriter for Limited
Partnership participation units may be liable for damages caused to anyone who
has purchased these securities in the event of any misleading detail in the
Limited Partnership prospectus. The Company has no insurance to cover claims in
this regard.
On December 1, 1993, the Company, several of its directors, its
subsidiaries (IOG and Isramco Management (1988) Ltd.), and other affiliated and
non-affiliated parties in Israel were named as defendants in a proceeding filed
in the District Court of Tel Aviv - Jaffa. The claim as filed among other things
alleges damages and lost profits based on alleged misleading statements set
forth in the fourth and fifth Prospectuses of the Limited Partnership and as
well as in reports filed with the Israeli Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv
Stock Exchange. See Legal Proceedings.
OIL AND GAS VENTURES AND PETROLEUM ASSETS
The table below sets forth the Working Interests of the Company and all
affiliated and non-affiliated participants in (i) the Ventures, (ii) the
Petroleum Assets, (iii) the total acreage of each Petroleum Asset, and (iv) the
expiration dates of each of the Petroleum Assets. The Company also holds
Overriding Royalties in the Petroleum Assets. See "Table of Overriding
Royalties".
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TABLE OF (WORKING INTEREST)
OIL AND GAS VENTURES (1) (3)
(% INTEREST OF 100%)
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<CAPTION>
Negev-2 Venture Shederot Yam Carveout Negev Med
Venture Venture Venture
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Negev Shederot Yam Med Tel Aviv License
Ashquelon License Carveout Med Yavne License
License (6) Area Med Ashdod License
(except (within the Med Hadera License
Yam Negev Med Hasharon License
Name of Carveout Ashquelon
Participant Area) License)
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THE COMPANY (4)
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The Company 1.0043 1.0043 1.0043 1.0043
Isramco Resources Inc. 63.2457 -- -- --
AFFILIATES
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Isramco-Negev 2
Limited Partnership 10.0000 80.9957 53.0268 70.9957
JOEL 8.0000 -- 8.0000 8.0000
Pass-port 6.0000 6.0000 6.0000 6.0000
NON-AFFILIATED ENTITIES
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Delek Drilling
Limited Partnership 8.0000 8.0000 21.7660 4.0000
Naphta 3.7500 4.0000 5.10145 5.0000
Naphta
Explorations
Limited
Partnership -- -- 5.10145 5.0000
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Total 100.0000 100.0000 100.0000 100.000
Area 8,000 90,000 92,000 500,000
(acres)
Expiration Date 1/30/98 12/31/98 1/30/98 6/14/96
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(1) Subject to the fulfillment of applicable provisions of the Israel Petroleum
Law and Regulations, and the conditions and work obligations of each of the
above licenses.
(2) Under the Grant Agreement with the Government of Israel, the Company is
contingently obligated to repay to the Government the Grant monies in the
amount of $110,000 and to pay a 6.5% Overriding Royalty on all production
from the area. See "Grant Agreement with the Company".
(3) All of the Petroleum Assets are burdened by a 12.5% Overriding Royalty due
to the Government of Israel under the Petroleum Law.
(4) The Company and its subsidiaries also hold the Overriding Royalties and
0.02% of the Limited Partnership Units.
(5) Options to acquire the interests of Isramco Resources Inc. ("IRI") in the
Yam Carveout Area have been granted by IRI to the other participants
holding interests in the Negev Ashquelon License, if the Yam Carveout Area
is cancelled or otherwise ceases to exist.
(6) The other participants were invited by Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership
to participate in this Venture.
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OVERRIDING ROYALTIES HELD BY THE COMPANY
The Company holds the following Overriding Royalties:
TABLE
OF
OVERRIDING ROYALTIES
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On the First 10% of the
Limited Partnership Share of the
From The Limited Partnership * following Petroleum Licenses
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Before Payout After Payout
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Med Tel Aviv License 1.06% 13.83%
Med Yavne License 1.06% 13.83%
Med Ashdod License 1.06% 13.83%
Med Hadera License 1.06% 13.83%
Med Hasharon License 1.06% 13.83%
Negev Ashquelon License 1.06% 13.83%
Shederot License 5.00% 13.00%
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* Isramco is obligated to pay to SSE (U.K.) .008243% of the first 10% before
payout and .107159% of the first 10% after payout, with regard to revenues
generated from the Negev Ashquelon License.
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From JOEL On 8% of JOEL's Interest
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Negev Ashquelon License (1) 2.5% 12.5%
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From DOEX (2)(3) On 6% of DOEX's Interest
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Negev Ashquelon License (1) 2.5% 12.5%
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<CAPTION>
From Delek (2)(3) On 2% of Delek's Interest
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Before Payout After Payout
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Negev Ashquelon License (1) 2.5% 12.5%
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(1) Including the Yam Carveout
(2) The Working Interests of Delek and DOEX have been assigned to Delek
Drilling Limited Partnership.
(3) In a prospectus of the Delek Limited Partnership dated January 26, 1994 it
is stated that the Interest which the Delek L.P. received from Delek and
DOEX is free from any encumbrances except that Isramco, Inc. may argue that
the Interests are subject to an overriding royalty. The Company has no
information available to it as to why this statement is in the Delek L.P.
prospectus.
The Company has no financial obligation with regard to the Overriding
Royalties, however, in the event the Limited Partnership, JOEL, Delek or DOEX
fails to fund its obligation with regard to a Petroleum Asset to which an
Overriding Royalty exists, the Company could lose its interest in such
Overriding Royalty. See Glossary for definition of "Payout".
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[MAP]
[CAPTION: OFFSHORE & ONSHORE LICENSES]
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE VENTURES, THE PETROLEUM ASSETS,
RELATED WORK OBLIGATIONS AND EXPLORATION EFFORTS
NEGEV 2 VENTURE (NEGEV ASHQUELON LICENSE AND NEGEV NIRIM LICENSE)
The Negev 2 Venture was formed in 1988 and its participants now hold
only the Negev Ashquelon License. The Negev Nirim License was relinquished by
the Negev 2 Venture participants in February of 1995.
NEGEV ASHQUELON LICENSE
The Negev Ashquelon License relates to an area of approximately 100,000
acres in the Mediterranean Sea off the Coast of Israel as shown on the map of
Petroleum Assets on page 7. Under the terms of the License the holders are
required to coordinate in advance and within adequate time periods, proposed
operations with various governmental authorities. The failure of governmental
authorities to approve work activities could stop or delay work activities.
The Negev 2 Venture Participants have carried out seismic exploration
and have drilled two wells (Yam 1 and Yam 2) in the area of the License. In June
1989 the Yam 1 well was plugged and abandoned after two unsuccessful attempts to
control an underground blowout at a depth of 10,800 feet. In October 1989 the
Yam 2 well was drilled to a depth of 17,413 feet in the northwest area Ashdod.
Drilling was completed on May 15, 1990 at a cost of $26,538,000. On June 2, 1990
the first production test was stopped because of mechanical difficulties
resulting from extreme temperatures and extreme pressure. The findings of the
test indicated that there a flow of sulphur free petroleum (47 degree API) at an
initial rate of 800 barrels per day through a 20/64 inch choke at a pressure of
66 atmospheres at the wellhead. Because the rate of flow was without acid
stimulation, the technical experts estimated that the stimulation might have
improved the rate of petroleum flow. The Yam 2 well has been shut in (because it
was non-commercial) with the possibility that it can be re-entered if required.
The participants in the Negev 2 Venture have expended approximately
$44.53 million of which the Company's share of expenditures was $495,809 of
which $110,000 was funded by a grant from the Government of Israel.
During the last phase of the Yam 2 well, the HEI Group defaulted under
the Negev 2 Joint Operating Agreement by failing to make payment of its
respective share of drilling costs. The HEI Group failed to pay its portion of
the approved budget in the amount $1,582,628 which amount was paid by the other
participants in the Venture. In order to resolve title issues caused by the HEI
Groups' default, the Company formed an indirect subsidiary, Isramco Resources
Inc. ("IRI") which acquired the HEI Group's interest in the Negev 2 Venture. In
January of 1993 IRI and the remaining participants in the Negev 2 Venture
entered into various agreements for recognizing the Bessor "Sole Risk" (in the
Negev Nirim License) and the Yam Carveout "Sole Risk" in the Yam Carveout Area
(in the Negev Ashquelon License) and the cancellation of the $1.58 million debt
of the HEI Group which IRI had assumed under Deeds of Assignment. See
"Material Agreements".
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Pursuant to an Annulment of Forfeiture and Ratification Agreement dated
January 6, 1993 between all of the participants in the Negev Ashquelon License
(with the exception of IRI) the Yam Carveout Area was created within the Negev
Ashquelon License. IRI decided not to participate in the Yam Carveout and all of
its rights were automatically transferred to the other participants. The Yam
Carveout was approved and registered by the Petroleum Commissioner (the
"Commissioner") in February of 1993. See "Yam Carveout Venture".
See "Material Agreements".
The Negev Ashquelon License was granted on January 31, 1989. Pursuant to
the Petroleum Law of 1952, a license cannot be extended for a period in excess
of seven years from the date of its grant. In January 1995, the Commissioner
extended the term of the Negev Ashquelon License to January 30, 1996 (including
the Yam Carveout which is in this License Area). At the time of notification of
the extension, the Commissioner informed the participants in the License that
due to the Ministry of Defense's refusal to enable the participants to carry out
activities in the License Area for a period of two years (during 1993 and 1994)
that the Commissioner had decided that this period would not be considered as
part of the license period and that he had the authority to extend the License
for a further two years (i.e., until January 30, 1998) should there be a
necessity and justification according to the law. In December 1995 the Negev
Ashquelon License (including the Yam Carveout) was extended to January 30, 1998
with the stipulations that: by April 1, 1996 an agreement with a drilling
contractor regarding the drilling of a well in the license area must be
submitted to the Commission (the Company has commenced discussions with the
Commissioner to extend this date); a well of up to 1,500 meters in depth would
have to be spudded by October 1, 1996; and, that a deeper well would have to be
spudded by April 1, 1997. The failure to commence drilling without the receipt
of an extension from the Commissioner may be regarded as a breach of the terms
of the license and the Commissioner has the power to rescind this license. In
addition, the License holders have the obligation to pre-coordinate their
activities in the License Area on a timely basis with a number of governmental
authorities. Should this coordination not be possible within the License period,
the License may expire without the Yam 3 being drilled.
At the present time, there are no other activities being conducted by
the Negev 2 Venture participants in the Negev Ashquelon License Area outside of
the Yam Carveout Area and it is anticipated that there will be no further
exploration activities under the Negev 2 Venture as a result of the formation of
the Yam Carveout Venture. See "Yam Carveout Venture".
YAM CARVEOUT VENTURE (WITHIN THE NEGEV ASHQUELON LICENSE)
In 1993 the participants in the Negev Ashquelon License formed the Yam
Carveout Venture by delineating the Yam Carveout Area within the Negev Ashquelon
License Area as a "Sole Risk" operation for the purposes of drilling the Yam 3
well. All the participants in the Negev Ashquelon License with the exception of
IRI, responded to the "Sole Risk" Notice and decided to participate in the Yam
Carveout. IRI's rights in the Yam Carveout were transferred to the other
participants. The "Sole Risk" Agreement is effective until December 31, 1994 or
until the expiration of the Negev Ashquelon License, whichever is the later (the
term of this License will expire January 30, 1998). The total cost for the Yam 3
well is projected at $25 million for a dry well with an additional expenditure
of $3 to $4 million for testing, if required. Authorizations for Expenditures
(AFEs) of $2.9 million have been approved for preparatory
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work and the purchase of casing and wellhead equipment in connection with the
Yam 3 well (the Company's share of these Authorizations for Expenditures (AFEs)
is 1.0043%). During 1995 $81,619 (the Company's share is 1.0043%) was expended
with regard to the Yam Carveout. As of this date, the Ministry of Defense has
rejected all applications to drill the Yam 3 well.
The participants in the Yam Carveout Venture in 1995 have adopted the
Operator's recommendation to delay a decision on future offshore drilling
including the drilling of the Yam 3 well, until the results of the Yam West 1
well and results of the interpretation of two (2) seismic surveys carried out
during 1994 can be analyzed. The interpretation of these results should be
available during the first half of 1996.
NEGEV NIRIM LICENSE
The Negev Nirim License was issued to the participants in the Negev 2
Venture on April 4, 1990 and related to approximately 100,000 acres onshore
Israel. In October of 1991 the participants in the License delineated the Bessor
Carveout Area in the License Area in connection with the "Sole Risk" operation
to drill the Bessor 1 well. Prior to the delineation the Bessor Carveout,
approximately $873,000 had been expended by the participants in the Negev Nirim
License Area. The participants in the Negev 2 Venture have relinquished their
interest in the Negev Nirim License including the Bessor Carveout Area and
during 1995 the Operator wound down the affairs of the Bessor Carveout Venture.
BESSOR CARVEOUT VENTURE (WITHIN THE NEGEV NIRIM LICENSE)
In 1991 the participants in the Negev 2 Venture formed the Bessor
Carveout Venture delineating a 50,000 acre area within the Negev Nirim License
named the Bessor Carveout pursuant to a "Sole Risk" operation for the purpose of
drilling the Bessor 1 well. On January 31, 1994, the Bessor 1 well was declared
a dry well after reaching a depth of 14,963 feet. The total cost of drilling the
Bessor 1 well including tests was $5.8 million of which the Company's share was
$58,000. During 1995 the expenses of the Bessor Carveout were $38,513 of which
the Company's share was $387. In February 1995 the participants returned the
License to the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The Operator has wound
down the affairs of the Joint Venture under the License.
NEGEV MED VENTURE
NEGEV MED PRELIMINARY PERMIT WITH PRIORITY RIGHTS EXPIRED APRIL 28, 1993 AND
WAS REPLACED WITH THE MED TEL AVIV LICENSE, THE MED YAVNE LICENSE, THE
MED ASHDOD LICENSE, THE MED HADERA LICENSE AND THE MED HASHARON LICENSE
The Negev Med Venture was formed in October of 1991 by the same
participants who were parties of the Negev 2 Venture (except for the HEI Group)
and received the Negev Med Preliminary Permit. When the Negev Med Preliminary
Permit expired on April 28, 1993 the participants in the Permit received five
new drilling licenses.
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On January 24, 1994 the participants in the Med Tel Aviv License spudded
the Yam Yafo 1 well in the Yam Yafo Structure approximately 20 kilometers
northwest of the Tel Aviv coast. On August 14, 1994 the Yam Yafo well reached a
depth of 18,976 feet which was determined as the well's final depth and
production tests were carried out. From detailed analysis of the findings, it
was determined that there was no economic justification for producing oil and
gas from this well. The amount of Authorizations for Expenditures (AFEs) in
respect to this well totalled approximately $26 million. The total amount of
Authorizations for Expenditures in respect of the production tests total
approximately $12 million. The total cost of drilling the Yam Yafo well
including tests, was approximately $38 million of which the Company's share was
$382,000.
MED YAVNE LICENSE
On November 15, 1994 the participants in the Med Yavne License spudded
the Yam West 1 well using the Benreoch semi-submersible drilling rig. The well
is located approximately 32 kilometers northwest of Ashdod in a water depth of
2,130 feet. On March 21, 1995 the well reached a final depth of 17,225 feet and
based on the analysis of electric logs was declared a dry hole. The total cost
of the well was approximately $23 million of which the Company's share is
approximately $231,000.
The Med Tel Aviv License, the Med Yavne License, the Med Hadera License,
the Med Ashdod License and the Med Hasharon License were granted to the
participants in the Negev Med Venture for a term of three years. Each License
refers to an area of 400 square kilometers in the Mediterranean Sea, as
described on the Map of Petroleum Assets set forth on page 7 hereof and is
subject to work conditions. The Licenses expire on June 14, 1996.
During the period from inception to December 31, 1995 the participants
authorized expenditure (AFE) in the various licenses and paid advances as
detailed below:
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Authorization Advances
for paid
Expenditure
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U.S. Thousands U.S. Thousands
License
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Med Tel Aviv $38,958 $38,958
Med Yavne 24,724 24,699
Med Hasharon 1,305 1,305
Med Hadera 710 710
Med Ashdod 690 690
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Total $66,387 $66,362
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</TABLE>
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During January 1996 the participants authorized expenditures (AFE) in
the license as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Authorization
for
Expenditure
-----------
License US $ thousand
- -------
<S> <C>
Med Tel Aviv 124.5
Med Yavne 130.5
Med Hasharon 67.0
Med Hadera 114.5
Med Ashdod 72.0
-----
Total 508.5
=====
</TABLE>
Shederot License
The Company and the Limited Partnership were awarded as of January 1,
1996 an onshore drilling license called Shederot/265 covering an area of 88,750
acres. The Company holds a 1.0043% working interest in the license and the
Limited Partnership a 98.9557% interest. The license is located in part of the
pre-existing Negev-Nirim license area that was once held by the Company and the
Limited Partnership (together with other participants) and according to the
license extends "to the entire subsurface space excluding the upper 3,280 feet
or below a depth of 660 feet from the top of the 'Judea Group' or equivalent
chronological stratigraphic units."
Stipulations in the license are:
(a) the carrying out of a seismic survey of about 35 miles (if
necessary) by July 1, 1996;
(b) the presenting of a contract with a drilling contractor not later
than July 1, 1997;
(c) the spudding of a deep well (about 13,120 feet) not later than
January 1, 1998.
On January 29, 1996 the Company and the Limited Partnership signed a
Joint Venture Agreement. According to this agreement both parties adopted the
NJV2 Joint Operating Agreement dated June 30, 1988 with certain amendments. The
Company will be the Operator of the license. On January 30, 1996 the Company and
the Limited Partnership approved an AFE in the amount of $160,000 (the Company
share is 1.0043%) for carrying out reinterpretation and remapping of the license
area which will enable to decide if there is a need to carry out a complimentary
seismic survey.
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The Limited Partnership has approached the other former participants and
offered them to participate in the new license according to their proportionate
share which they held at the time of the Bessor Carveout within the Negev Nirim
license. Neptha-Israel Petroleum Drilling Co. Ltd. has agreed to take a 4%
interest in the license, Delek Drilling Limited Partnership has agreed to take
an 8% interest in the license, and Pass-port Ltd. has agreed to take a 6%
interest in the license.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The research agreement with the Technion Research and Development Foundation for
the development of an improved catalytic converter for automobile emissions has
now been completed. During the calendar years 1995, 1994 and 1993 the Company
expended $27,634, $120,454 and $131,280 respectively, in connection with this
agreement. The Company discontinued further funding of this project.
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT OF OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES ON THE COMPANY'S
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company uses the "successful efforts" method of accounting whereby
all costs of acquiring acreage, costs of drilling successful exploration wells
and development costs are capitalized. Producing and nonproducing properties are
evaluated periodically, and if conditions warrant (i.e., should a well prove to
be dry and abandoned, or not of commercial value or no development activity is
contemplated in the near future), the related costs are written off. Annual
lease rentals and exploration costs, including geologic and geophysical costs
and exploratory dry hole costs, are charged to expense as incurred.
MATERIAL AGREEMENTS
AGREEMENTS FOR THE EXPLORATION OF THE PETROLEUM ASSETS
THE JOINT VENTURE AND JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENTS
The Negev 2 Joint Venture Agreement (the "Joint Venture Agreement") and
the Negev 2 Joint Operating Agreement (the "JOA"), as amended were entered into
between the participants of the Negev 2 Venture to explore, develop and produce
petroleum and/or gas in certain areas onshore and offshore in Israel. The Joint
Venture Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California, USA, and the place of jurisdiction is the courts of the
State of California. Subject to the provisions of the Joint Venture Agreement
and the JOA, each party participates in all the costs, expenses and obligations
incurred in relation to a contract area in the same proportion as its rights and
interests in such contract area. Under the JOA, the Operator carries out all the
operations contemplated in the JOA, in the framework of approved Work Programs
and within the limitations of approved budgets (AFEs). Subject to the general
supervision of the Operating Committee, the Operator controls and manages all
operations conducted pursuant to the JOA. The Operator may be removed for cause,
by notice in writing given by two or more of the other parties representing at
least 65% of the total interests in a contract area. The Company and its
affiliates hold more than 65% of the total interest in each contract area,
however, the Company only holds a 1.0043% interest in the Venture and does not
control the affiliated parties which are public companies. See "Table of Oil
and Gas Ventures".
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Under the JOA, the Operator bills the participants in each Venture for
all costs incurred in the Operator's head office, field office, on site or
elsewhere in connection with a contract area, including, without limitation,
rentals, labor, consultants, materials, transportation, contract services,
taxes, legal and audit expenses, premiums for insurance, losses of joint
property, repairs for damages not covered by insurance and reasonable personal
and travel expenses.
The services and related costs incurred by the Operator in connection
with a contract area (provided they are not charged as a direct charge), are
covered by a monthly overhead charge equal to 6% of all gross direct charges. An
Operating Committee on an annual basis may verify that the monthly overhead
charge of the Operator equitably compensates the Operator for actual costs
incurred. Based on the results of this annual cost analysis, the percentage
chargeable for the benefit of the Operator can be annually adjusted, upward or
downward as determined by the participants in a contract area. The participants
in the Negev Med Venture, the Bessor Carveout Area and the Yam Carveout Area
have each agreed to operate under the provisions of the JOA, as modified with
regard to the Operator's fee.
On November 10, 1993 the participants in the Negev Med Licenses agreed
to adopt the provisions of the JOA to the Negev Med Licenses effective as of the
date of the issuance of said Licenses, subject to the following amendments:
1. that Section 5.1 of the JOA relating to the representation on the
Operating Committee will not be applicable and each participant
having an interest in the License areas will be entitled to
attend operating meetings for the License and to vote at such
meetings in accordance with their respective participating
interest in the License;
2. the governing law and jurisdiction set forth in the JOA will be
Israel and that the terms of the JOA will be construed in
accordance with the law of Israel and the courts of Tel Aviv;
and,
3. that the minimum charge of administrative overhead for each of
the Negev Med Licenses as of May 1993, shall be $6,000 per month.
In all other respects the terms of the JOA remain unchanged.
The parties to the Negev Med Licenses held by the Negev Med participants
have also entered into a Deed of Arbitration dated November 10, 1993 to the
effect that the parties agreed to submit to a single arbitrator the following
question:
Is it justified, by custom, industry practice, history of previous
agreements between the parties, or otherwise, that in the majority
required under the JOA applicable to the Licenses constituting a
"determining vote" there should be included a party which is not a
member of the "Isramco Group" (namely a party other than Isramco-Negev 2
Limited Partnership, J.O.E.L. - Jerusalem Oil Exploration Ltd.,
Pass-port Ltd. or Isramco, Inc.).
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The person to be appointed as arbitrator was to be selected by mutual
agreement of the parties within thirty (30) days from November 10, 1993,
however, if they failed to do so, an arbitrator will be appointed at the request
of either party by Mr. Avigdor Bartel. The parties have not selected a mutually
agreed upon arbitrator.
On January 29, 1996 the Company and the Limited Partnership entered into
a Joint Operating Agreement for the Shederot License. The parties agreed to be
bound by the provisions of the Joint Operating Agreement - NJV2 dated June 30,
1988 subject to certain amendments.
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE COMPANY. Under the Grant Agreement, the
Government of Israel gave to the Company 44.34 cents for each U.S. dollar
($1.00) invested and expended by the Company in oil exploration activities in
Israel in connection with the Negev 2 Venture. Grant money received by the
Company for any payout area is repayable only from funds emanating from
commercial production from said payout area and then, only to the extent of 30%
of the Company's share of the net revenue from a payout area, as and when
received. The Grant further entitles the Government of Israel, in addition to a
12.5% royalty on oil sales under the Petroleum Law, to receive an Overriding
Royalty of 6.5% of the Company's share of petroleum produced and saved after
payout. If there is no commercial discovery of oil, the Company is not required
to repay the Grant monies. The Company received Grant monies from the Government
of Israel in the approximate amount of $110,000.
THE HEI GROUP GRANT AGREEMENT. Pursuant to the Deeds of Assignment, IRI
assumed the grant obligations of the HEI Group under the HEI Grant Agreements to
the Government of Israel in the aggregate amount of approximately $7 million.
Since IRI has relinquished its interest in the Bessor Carveout and the Yam
Carveout Ventures, pursuant to the Grant Agreement, IRI's obligation to repay
the grant monies and to pay the 6.5% Overriding Royalty to the Government with
respect to the area of a "Sole Risk" operation is terminated. See "Deeds of
Assignment with the HEI Group".
The Company believes that to the extent that IRI will relinquish its
interest in any drilling activity in the Negev Ashquelon and Negev Nirim
Licenses and in any Carveout therein, IRI will not have any future obligations
under the HEI Grant Agreements.
AGREEMENTS RESOLVING THE DEFAULT OF THE HEI GROUP
DEEDS OF ASSIGNMENT WITH HEI GROUP
In September 1992, but effective as of February 1991, IRI entered into
Deeds of Assignment with the HEI Group pursuant to which the HEI Group
transferred to IRI all of its right, title and interest in the Negev Ashquelon
and Negev Nirim Licenses (the HEI Group Interests). IRI paid to the HEI Group
$800 and agreed to be bound by and assumed all of the HEI Group's obligations,
liabilities and duties under the JOA with respect to the HEI Group Interests and
agreed to assume and indemnify the HEI Group against their respective
obligations under the HEI Grant Agreements and to hold the HEI Group harmless
from any and all claims
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<PAGE> 17
of the Government of Israel under Grant Agreements. The amount of the
obligations under the HEI Grant Agreements was approximately $7 million and the
amount of the obligations to the Negev 2 Venture participants under the JOA was
approximately $1.58 million. IRI's obligation to repay the grant monies will
arise only to the extent IRI participates in any production from the License
Areas. IRI has elected not to participate in either the Yam Carveout Area or the
Bessor Carveout Area and, therefore, believes that it does not have an
obligation to repay the grant monies to the Government of Israel. The
obligations assumed by IRI under the JOA have been eliminated under the Option
Agreements and Equalization Agreement. See "Option Agreements"; "Equalization of
Rights Agreement"; and "Cancellation of Forfeiture and Ratification Agreement."
CANCELLATION OF FORFEITURE AND RATIFICATION AGREEMENT
On January 6, 1993, the Company, IRI, and the other affiliated and
unaffiliated participants in the Negev 2 Venture entered into the Cancellation
of Forfeiture and Ratification Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement was (i)
to annul the Forfeiture Procedure which had been commenced against the HEI Group
(but which had not been continued); (ii) to ratify the "Sole Risk" proceeding
for the Bessor Carveout Area; (iii) to proceed with a "Sole Risk" operation for
the delineation of the Yam Carveout Area; (iv) to approve an AFE in the total
amount of $400,000 with regard to the Yam Carveout Area; and (v) to agree to
drill the Yam 3 well in the Yam Carveout Area as a "wildcat" well, for all
purposes of the JOA. See "Glossary". This agreement also establishes
certain provisions for the conduct of future operations under the JOA for the
Yam Carveout Venture. Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, IRI has elected
not to participate in the Yam 3 Sole Risk operation and consequently its
interest (63.2457%) in the Yam Carveout Area (under the Negev Ashquelon License)
has been relinquished to the consenting parties to this Agreement. This
Agreement was conditional upon the approval and recording of the transfer of the
HEI Group's interest in the Negev Ashquelon License and the Negev Nirim License
to IRI. (The recording of the Deeds of Assignment occurred in February 1993.) By
separate Letter Agreement dated as January 6, 1993 which applies to the Negev
Ashquelon License (excluding the Yam Carveout) and to the Negev Nirim License
(excluding the Bessor Carveout), the Company, JOEL and Pass-port further agreed
with the Limited Partnership that as long as the Negev Ashquelon License and the
Negev Nirim License (the "Licenses") shall remain in force, in the event that
IRI shall either (i) surrender its interest in any of the Licenses or (ii) elect
to become a non-consenting party with respect to a proposed operation in any of
the Licenses (excluding said Carveout areas), they shall then transfer and
assign to the Limited Partnership for no consideration any interest of IRI in
said Licenses which will be surrendered or relinquished to any of them as a
result of such surrender or election by IRI.
OPTION AND EQUALIZATION OF RIGHTS AGREEMENTS
OPTION AGREEMENTS. On January 6, 1993, subject to the terms of the
Cancellation of Forfeiture and Ratification Agreement, IRI entered into Option
Agreements with the Company, the Limited Partnership, JOEL, Pass-port, Naphta,
Delek and DOEX and an Equalization of Rights Agreement with Delek and DOEX.
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The Option Agreements provide that if the Yam Carveout Area shall be
cancelled or cease to exist for any reason whatsoever, the parties to whom the
options were granted have the option to acquire from IRI its entire interest, if
any, in the Yam Carveout Area proportionately, for no additional consideration.
Under the terms of the Option Agreements, JOEL, the Company, Pass-port, the
Limited Partnership, and Naphta agreed that IRI shall not be obligated to repay
to them monies owed to them by the HEI Group under the JOA. Delek and DOEX have
waived their claim in this regard under the Equalization of Rights Agreement.
The Deeds of Assignment and the Yam Carveout Area have been recorded by the
Petroleum Commissioner in February 1993.
EQUALIZATION OF RIGHTS AGREEMENT. On January 6, 1993, the Limited
Partnership entered into an Equalization of Rights Agreement with Delek and DOEX
(the "Delek Group") pursuant to which the Delek Group has been given the
opportunity to equalize its percentage interests in the Yam Carveout Area and in
the Negev Med Preliminary Permit. Under the terms of the Equalization of Rights
Agreement, the Delek Group acknowledges that IRI shall not be obligated to repay
to them any monies owed to them by the HEI Group under the JOA for any monies
paid by them as a result of the default of the HEI Group to pay its pro rata
share of any Negev 2 Venture AFE. The Equalization of Rights Agreement did not
come into force because it was rejected by the Limited Partnership unit holders.
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
On July 20, 1995 the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Dr. Joseph
Elmaleh, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company
pursuant to which the Company will pay to Dr. Elmaleh an annual consulting fee
of $99,000 per annum commencing August 1, 1995. The term of the agreement is two
years. In the event Dr. Elmaleh's relationship with the Company is terminated by
the Company, Dr. Elmaleh shall be entitled to receive a severance payment in one
lump sum equal to the balance of the unpaid consulting fee due for the remaining
term of the Consulting Agreement. Furthermore, in the event Dr. Elmaleh becomes
disabled the compensation payable to Dr. Elmaleh shall continue during the
remaining term of the Consulting Agreement and if Dr. Elmaleh dies during the
term of this Agreement, the compensation payable shall continue for a period of
one year from Dr. Elmaleh's death.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
On October 16, 1995 the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Danny
Toledano pursuant to which Danny Toledano will hold the office of President,
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The compensation to be paid
to Danny Toledano is $144,000 per annum commencing October 16, 1995 and the term
of the Agreement is from October 16, 1995 through October 15, 1996. In the event
Danny Toledano's relationship is terminated by the Company Danny Toledano shall
be entitled to receive a severance payment in one lump sum equal to the balance
of the unpaid salary due for the remaining term of the Agreement. In addition,
in the event Danny Toledano becomes ill or unable to serve, the compensation due
to him under the Agreement shall continue for the duration of the term. If Danny
Toledano dies during the term of the Agreement the compensation shall continue
for the balance of the term.
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EMPLOYEES
During calendar year ending December 31, 1995, the Company had ten
full-time employees at its Branch Office in Israel in connection with its
activities in Israel. All employees of the Company are located at the branch
office. As of the date hereof the Company has eight full-time employees at its
Branch Office and one full-time employee in the United States.
OFFICES
On July 14, 1992, the Company became a tenant in the offices of JOEL at
Shavit House, 4 Raoul Wallenberg Street, Tel Aviv 69174, Israel. In
consideration for occupying these offices the Company pays to JOEL the sum of
$15,000 per month for rental space, office services, secretarial services and
computer services. The rental payable to JOEL also includes the right of the
Limited Partnership to occupy and use the Company's offices. The Company
believes that the payment for its office and office services is comparable to
charges the Company would be required to pay to non-affiliated parties at other
similar locations in Tel Aviv.
Pursuant to an Agreement with Petronav Inc. (a company controlled by the
Company's Chairman of the Board, Dr. Joseph Elmaleh), the Company has a license
to use as its corporate office in New York City a portion of Petronav Inc.'s
facilities in conjunction with Petronav Inc. The term of the license is
month-to-month and the license fee which was $2,000 per month through March 1995
was increased to $3,000 per month as of April 1995. The Company believes that
the cost of this use is below the cost of other similar rental space in New York
City.
ITEM 3. LEGAL MATTERS
A Statement of Claim and Summons for the filing of a Defense were issued
by the Tel Aviv - Jaffa District Court in Israel (C.C. No. 2448/90) on December
31, 1990 against Tyfoon Contractors Ltd. (the diving contractors for the Negev 2
Venture) and others including the Company, in connection with an accident which
occurred in the Yam 2 well site on January 28, 1990. The plaintiff, Mr. Yaron
Bloch, an employee of Tyfoon Contractors Ltd., injured in the accident, claims
compensation in the aggregate amount of approximately $5 million. The Company
has $50 million of insurance coverage for risks connected to the drilling
operations of the Yam 2 well which includes "comprehensive general liabilities
arising out of or in connection with the company's activities or operations
undertaken in respect of or relating to the Negev Joint Venture - Offshore
Drilling Contract". In 1995 the National Insurance Institute filed a claim
against the Operator and others for the sum of $533,000 for amounts paid by it
to the Plaintiff. The defense of these two actions is being handled by counsel
assigned by the Company's insurance carrier. In Management's opinion, these law
suits will not have a material effect on the Company. In November 1990, the
Company loaned to Mr. Block $25,000 to assist him with his medical difficulties.
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In a Statement of Claim filed in the District Court of Tel Aviv - Jaffa
on December 1, 1993 (the "Claim"), the Company along with Isramco-Negev 2
Limited Partnership, Isramco Oil and Gas Ltd., Dr. Joseph Elmaleh (Chairman of
the Board of the Company), East Mediterranean Oil & Gas Limited, J.O.E.L.,
Pass-port, The Trust Company of Kesselman and Kesselman (Trustees 1991) Ltd. and
Mr. Danny Toledano (an officer and director of the Company) and others have been
named Defendants in a lawsuit commenced by Mr. Chaim Chazan (the "Plaintiff").
In the Statement of Claim the Plaintiff alleges damages and loss of profits
arising out of his purchase of Participation Units and Warrants pursuant to the
fourth and fifth Prospectuses issued by the Limited Partnership in Israel based
on alleged misleading statements set forth in each Prospectus, alleged breach of
obligations contained in each Prospectus, alleged misleading current reports
filed with the Israeli Securities Authority and with the Tel Aviv Stock
Exchange, and for activities as underwriters and/or in any other manner. The
dollar amount of the Claim is between $238,000 and $566,000. Plaintiff has
requested that the court recognize the Claim as a class action. If so
recognized, the Plaintiff values the damages and loss of profits to the class to
be between $13,832,000 and $32,880,000. The claim also includes demand for the
payment of linkage differences and interest from the date in which the alleged
damages occurred. On September 20, 1995 the Plaintiff amended its complaint
alleging in addition, that the defendants concealed information form the public
concerning the result of a 1991 seismic survey conducted in the Bessor Carveout
and used such information internally to gain a profit. The Plaintiff also
requested a hearing on his application for the approval of the Claim as a class
action. A Statement of Defense has not at this time been filed by the defendants
in this action. It is the Company's intention to vigorously defend against this
litigation. Counsel in Israel in charge of the action has stated that in view of
the nature and character of the action and the preliminary stage of the
proceedings, it is too early to provide a detailed opinion or specific
evaluation of the potential liability or the amount thereof of the action or its
chances of success.
The Company's Certificate of Incorporation limits the liability of
directors to the maximum extent permitted by Delaware Law and the By-laws of the
Corporation provide for indemnification of officers and directors of the Company
as permitted by Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. The Company
has also entered into agreements to indemnify its officers and directors and the
officers and directors of its subsidiaries.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of shareholders during the quarter
ended December 31, 1995.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK
AND RELATED SECURITY HOLDER MATTERS
The number of record holders of the Company's Common Stock on March 8,
1996 was approximately 1,062 not including an undetermined number of persons who
hold their stock in street name. The high and low bid prices as reported on the
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations System National
Market System are shown in the table below. These over-the-market quotations
reflect prices between dealers, without retail mark-ups, mark-downs or
commissions and may not represent actual transactions.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Class A Class B
------- -------
Common Stock Warrants Warrants
------------ -------- --------
Quarter Ended High Low High Low High Low
- ------------- ---- --- ---- --- ---- ---
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1995
- ----
March 31 1 5/16 9/16 7/32 1/16 3/32 1/32
June 30 17/32 15/32 1/16 1/16 1/32 1/32
September 30 19/32 1/2 5/32 3/32 1/16 1/16
December 31 3/4 1/2 1/16 1/32 1/32 13/32
1994
- ----
March 31 1 15/16 1 7/8 11/32 3/16 11/32 1 1/4
June 30 2 1/2 2 1/4 1/2 5/16 17/32 7/16
September 30 2 3/8 1 3/4 17/32 11/32 15/32 11/32
December 31 1 9/32 1 1/8 1/4 3/16 3/16 13/32
</TABLE>
The Company has never paid a dividend on its Common Stock. The payment
by the Company of dividends, if any, in the future rests within the discretion
of its Board of Directors and will depend, among other things, upon the
Company's earnings, capital requirements and financial condition.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended 12/31 Nine Months
Ended 12/31
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operator's fees $ 1,114,980 $ 3,148,826 $ 784,845 $ 345,505 $ 259,343
Oil revenue 644 2,930
Interest income 1,125,616 769,067 378,752 144,580 179,248
Office services and other 427,915 444,043 507,827 269,663 130,079
Gain (Loss) on (366,167) (2,269,347) 2,580,529 22,341 95,137
marketable securities
Exploration costs 173,288 532,272 55,457 9,125 68,164
written off
Operator expenses 618,666 704,017 579,725 618,315 511,511
General & admini- 803,416 719,659 597,749 353,242 244,818
strative expenses
Net income (loss) 634,619 59,208 3,293,850 (128,319) (125,695)
Net income (loss) 0.02 0.00 0.15 (.01) (.01)
per share
Weighted average
number of shares 26,691,198 26,602,919 21,778,678 11,100,092 11,086,759
Balance Sheet Data
- ------------------
Total assets 22,620,629 22,077,244 21,662,620 4,447,091 4,585,146
Total liabilities 358,279 449,513 405,310 226,183 235,919
Shareholders' equity 22,262,350 21,627,731 21,257,310 4,220,908 4,349,227
</TABLE>
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Liquidity and Capital Resources
In the calendar year 1995 the Company invested $173,288 in exploration
for oil and gas, mainly in the drilling of the Yam West 1 well offshore in the
Med Yavne license. The Company invested $306,640 more in exploration for oil and
gas in the calendar year 1994, mainly as a result of the drilling and testing of
the Bessor 1 well (onshore) in the Bessor Carveout, the Yam Yafo 1 well
(offshore) in the Med Tel Aviv license and the drilling of the Yam West 1 well
(offshore) in the Med Yavne license. In the calendar year 1993 the Company
invested $91,186 in exploration for oil and gas, mainly in the drilling of the
Bessor 1 well in the Bessor Carveout.
In the calendar year 1995 the Company had net cash outflow from the
purchase and sales of marketable securities of $1,773,091 as compared to net
cash outflow of $2,178,063 and $225,474 in the calendar years 1994 and 1993,
respectively. The Company acquired in the calendar year 1995 3,027,297 shares of
J.O.E.L. - Jerusalem Oil Exploration Ltd. ("JOEL") traded on the Tel Aviv Stock
Market at a cost of approximately $975,000 increasing its holdings to 5.5% of
the issued and outstanding common stock of JOEL.
The Company financed its operations during the calendar year 1995, 1994
and 1993 from its own funds and did not need to use any lines of credit or
loans. The Company does not presently have any lines of credit with any
institution. The Company believes that it has sufficient funds to fulfill its
present capital requirements.
The research agreement with the Technion Research and Development
Foundation in Israel for the development of an improved catalytic converter for
automobile emissions has now been completed. During the calendar years 1995,
1994 and 1993, the Company expended $27,634, $120,454 and $131,280,
respectively, in connection with this agreement. The Company has decided to
discontinue further funding of this project.
The expiration date for the Class A and Class B Warrants is April 16,
1996.
Results of Operations
The Company reported net income of $634,619 ($0.02 per share) in the
calendar year 1995 compared to net income of $59,208 and $3,293,850 in the
calendar years 1994 and 1993. The gain during 1995 is a result of income from
Operator's fees, interest and office services. Part of the gain is offset by
losses from marketable securities, the amount of exploration cost written off,
Operator's expenses and general and administrative expenses.
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During 1995 the Company continued to participate in work programs in the
Bessor Carveout Venture, the Negev Med Venture and the Yam Carveout Venture. The
Company holds a 1.0043% working interest in each of the Petroleum Assets held by
the various Ventures.
Negev Med Venture
(A) Yam West 1 Well (within the Med Yavne License)
On March 31, 1995 the Yam West 1 well, which had reached a final depth
of 17.225 feet was declared a dry hole. The cost of drilling the Yam West 1 well
was approximately $23 million. (The Company's share is 1.0043%).
(B) During 1995 the results from the Yam Yafo 1 well and the Yam West 1 well
were analyzed along with the processing and interpretation of the two seismic
surveys carried in 1994.
Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) in the Negev Med Licenses
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Accumulated
Expenses from
Inception date
Expended of Licenses
License AFE in 1995 (May 1, 1993) Company's Shares
- ------- --- ------- ----------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Med Tel Aviv $39,082,500 $ 500,089 $38,389,852 $ 385,549
Med Yavne 24,854,500 14,028,990 23,371,803 234,723
Med Hasharon 1,372,000 284,507 1,201,596 12,068
Med Hadera 824,500 230,678 685,034 6,880
Med Ashdod 762,000 194,634 692,004 6,950
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$66,895,500 $15,238,898 $64,340,289 $ 646,170
=========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The Yam Carveout Venture (within the Negev Ashquelon License)
The participants in the Yam Carveout Venture previously approved the
drilling of the Yam 3 well to a target depth of approximately 19,300 feet,
subject to obtaining all governmental approvals, at the estimated cost of $25
million for a dry hole plus $3 to $4 million for testing, if required.
Authorizations for Expenditure (AFE) in the amount of $2.9 million have been
approved for preparatory work and for the purchase of casing and wellhead
equipment. The Company's share is 1.0043%. Since no approval has been obtained
from the Ministry of Defense to drill the Yam 3 to date no major preparation
work has been performed. During 1995 the Yam Carveout expenses were $81,619. The
Company's share is 1.0043% or $820.
In December 1995 the Negev Ashquelon license (including the Yam
Carveout within its area) was extended to January 30, 1998. The letter extending
the license period from the Commissioner of Oil Affairs at the Ministry of
Energy stipulated that by April 1, 1996 the Commissioner must be presented an
agreement with a drilling contractor for the well to be
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drilled in the license area. Similarly it was stipulated that a well of up to
1,500 meters in depth would have to be spudded by October 1, 1996 and that a
deeper well would have to be spudded by April 1, 1997.
The failure to commence drilling in the stipulated time periods may be
regarded as a breach of the terms of the license and the Commissioner has the
power to rescind the granting of the license to the participants. The
participants are required to pre-coordinate their activities in the license area
on a "timely" basis with a number of government authorities. Should this
coordination not be attainable within the license term the license may expire
without the Yam 3 well being drilled. As of this date the Ministry of Defense
has rejected all applications to drill the Yam 3 well.
The Bessor Carveout Venture (within the Negev Nirim License)
On February 9, 1995 the participants in the Bessor Carveout Venture
relinquished the Negev Nirim License (including the Bessor Carveout) to the
Ministry of Energy. During 1995 the Operator wound down the affairs of the
Bessor Carveout Venture. The total expenses of the Bessor Carveout from
inception date to September 30, 1995 were $6,545,073. The Company's share was
1.0043% or $65,732.
Kishon License
On May 9, 1995 the Company relinquished the Kishon License onshore
Israel to the Ministry of Energy. In 1995 the Company expended approximately
$6,000 in the license area.
Shederot License
The Company and Isramco Negev-2 Limited Partnership were awarded as
from January 1, 1996 an onshore license called Shederot/265 covering an area of
88,750 acres. The Company holds a 1.0043% working interest in the license and
Isramco Negev-2 Limited Partnership a 80.9957% interest.
The license is located in part of the pre-existing Negev Nirim license
area that was once held by the Company and the Limited Partnership (together
with other participants) and according to the license stipulation extends "to
the entire subsurface space excluding the upper 3,280 feet or below a depth of
660 feet from the top of the 'Judea Group' or equivalent chronological
stratigraphic units".
Stipulations in the license are:
(a) the carrying out of a seismic survey of about 35 miles (if
necessary) by July 1, 1996;
(b) the presenting of a contract with a drilling contractor not later
than July 1, 1997;
(c) the spudding of a deep well (about 13,120 feet) not later than
January 1, 1998.
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On January 29, 1996 the Company and the Limited Partnership signed a
Joint Venture Agreement pursuant to which the parties adopted the NJV2 Joint
Operating Agreement dated June 30, 1988, with certain amendments. The Company
will be the Operator of the license. On January 30, 1996 the Company and the
Limited Partnership approved an AFE in the amount of $160,000 for carrying out
reinterpretation and remapping of the license area in order to be able to decide
if there is a need to carry out a complimentary seismic survey.
The Limited Partnership has approached the other former participants in
the Negev Nirim License and offered them the opportunity to participate in the
new license according to the proportionate share which they held in the Bessor
Carveout. On February 29, 1996, Neptha - Israel Petroleum Drilling Co. Ltd.
agreed to join the Shederot license for a 4% interest and on March 17, 1996,
Delek Drilling Limited Partnership agreed to join the Shederot license for an 8%
interest and Pass-port Ltd. agreed to join the Shederot license for a 6%
interest.
Future Activities
The present exploration work program consists mainly of seismic
interpretation and mapping and the carrying out additional seismic surveys and
other studies as may be required. The current work program will be sufficiently
completed by the second quarter of 1996 to evaluate various prospects in the
different licenses and to rank them according to the probability of finding
commercial quantities of oil or gas before any further drilling is recommended.
If a decision is taken to drill one or more prospects, depending on the
availability of equipment and appropriate drilling rig and subject to approval
of governmental authorities, where required, a well would most probably be
spudded no earlier than the last quarter of 1996.
Operator's Fees
In 1995 the Company earned Operator's fees of $664,980 above the
minimum monthly compensation (which was $450,000 for the entire year) primarily
from the drilling of the Yam West 1 well. In 1994 the Company received
Operator's fees of $2,644,826 above the minimum monthly compensation (which was
$504,000 for the entire year), as a result of the drilling and testing the
Bessor 1 well and the Yam Yafo 1 well and the drilling of the Yam West 1 well.
In 1993 the Company received Operator's fees of $336,845 above the minimum
monthly compensation, as a result of the drilling of the Bessor 1 well and the
preparations for the Yam Yafo 1 well. The Company believes that Operator's fees
in 1996 will be significantly lower and will be based mainly on the minimum
monthly compensation which presently is $42,000 per month.
Interest Income
Interest income increased in the calendar year 1995 compared to
interest income in 1994 and 1993, due to higher average interest rates and/or
higher average investment balances.
Loss on Marketable Securities
In the calendar year 1995 the Company had losses from marketable
securities of $366,167 comprised of $576,056 from unrealized holding losses and
$209,888 from realized gains.
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Sales of marketable securities resulted in realized gains of $159,407
and $825,465 for 1994 and 1993. At December 31, 1994 and 1993 the Company had
net unrealized loss of $2,428,754 and net unrealized gains of $1,738,667 on
securities held for trading. The earnings for 1993 includes a gain of $1,755,064
representing a change in unrealized holding gains, as at the end of 1993. The
Company adopted SFAS No. 115, and changed the carrying value of the Company's
securities portfolio from the lower of aggregate cost or market value to market
value. Increase or decrease in the gains or losses from marketable securities
are dependent on the market prices in general and the composition of the
portfolio of the Company.
Exploration Cost
Drilling of the Yam West 1 was completed and declared a dry hole in
March 1995. In 1995 the Company wrote off $138,932 in connection with this well.
In addition, during 1995 the results from the Yam Yafo 1 and the Yam West 1
wells were analyzed along with the processing and interpretation of the seismic
surveys conducted in 1994. In connection with these operations and other
activities, the Company wrote off in 1995 additional costs of $34,356.
Operator's Expenses
Operator's expenses decreased in the calendar year 1995 as compared to
the calendar year 1994. Part of the decrease was offset by less recharges of
expenses from the Ventures and increased in the dollar exchange to the Israeli
shekel. Operator's expenses in 1993 were less than in 1995 mainly as a result of
a decrease in overhead cost in 1993 as s result of less activity.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased in 1995 as compared to
the calendar year 1994, primarily as a result of consulting, professional fees,
and directors fees and travel and communication expenses. In the calendar year
1995 general and administrative expense was approximately $124,000 more than in
the calendar year 1993 primarily as a result of consulting, professional and
directors fees.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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[RICHARD A. EISNER & COMPANY, L.L.P. LETTERHEAD]
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Board of Directors
Isramco Inc.
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Isramco
Inc. and subsidiaries as at December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994 and the
related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders' equity
and cash flows for the years 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 audits.
We conducted our audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements enumerated above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Isramco, Inc. and subsidiaries as at December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994 and
the consolidated results of their operations and their consolidated cash flows
for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
/s/ Richard A. Eisner & Company, LLP
New York, New York
March 16, 1996
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------
A S S E T S 1995 1994
----------- ---- ----
(in thousands
except for share
information)
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash including cash equivalents .......................................... $16,506 $17,339
Marketable securities, at market ......................................... 5,768 4,361
Prepaid expenses and other ............................................... 216 225
------- -------
T o t a l ......................................................... 22,490 21,925
Equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $102 and
$65 at December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994, respectively ............. 131 152
------- -------
T O T A L ......................................................... $22,621 $22,077
======= =======
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses .................................... $ 358 $ 449
------- -------
Commitments, contingencies and other matters
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized
75,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding
26,691,198 shares ...................................................... 267 267
Additional paid-in capital ............................................... 25,928 25,928
Accumulated deficit ...................................................... (3,932) (4,567)
------- -------
22,263 21,628
------- -------
T O T A L ......................................................... $22,621 $22,077
======= =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part hereof.
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
-----------------------
1995 1994 1993
---- ---- ----
(in thousands except for share
information)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Operator fees from related
party ............................................ $ 1,115 $ 3,149 $ 785
Oil sales .......................................... 1 2
Interest income .................................... 1,126 769 379
Gain (loss) on marketable
securities ....................................... (366) (2,269) 2,581
Office services to related
party ............................................ 428 444 508
Underwriting fee ................................... 91 448
------------ ------------ ------------
Total revenues .............................. 2,304 2,184 4,703
------------ ------------ ------------
Expenses:
Interest expense ................................... 5 5 19
Depreciation ....................................... 40 43 26
Exploration costs .................................. 173 533 56
Operator expense ................................... 619 704 580
General and administrative -
in part to related parties ....................... 721 720 597
Research and development ........................... 28 120 131
------------ ------------ ------------
Total expenses .............................. 1,586 2,125 1,409
------------ ------------ ------------
Income before taxes ................................... 718 59 3,294
Provision for income taxes ............................ 83
------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCOME ............................................ $ 635 $ 59 $ 3,294
============ ============ ============
Earnings per share .................................... $ .02 $ - 0 - $ .15
============ ============ ============
Weighted average number of shares ..................... 26,691,198 26,602,912 21,778,678
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part hereof.
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock Additional Total
--------------------- Paid-In Accumulated Shareholders'
Shares Amount Capital Deficit Equity
------ ------ ------- ------- ------
(in thousands except for share information)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance - January 1,
1993 ............................ 11,100,092 $ 111 $ 12,030 $ (7,920) $ 4,221
Issuance of 3,837,500
units comprised of
15,350,000 shares of
common stock,
7,675,000 Class A
warrants and
7,675,000 Class B
warrants at a price
of $4.00 per unit
pursuant to an
April 15, 1993
public offering, net
of related costs of
$1,713 .......................... 15,350,000 153 13,483 13,636
Issuance of common
stock pursuant to
the exercise of
options (Note F) ................ 65,000 1 64 65
Issuance of common
stock pursuant to
the exercise of
Class A warrants ................ 20,500 41 41
Net income ......................... 3,294 3,294
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Balance - December 31,
1993 ............................ 26,535,592 265 25,618 (4,626) 21,257
Issuance of common
stock pursuant to
the exercise of
Class A warrants ................ 155,606 2 310 312
Net income ......................... 59 59
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Balance - December 31,
1994 ............................ 26,691,198 267 25,928 (4,567) 21,628
Net income ......................... 635 635
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
BALANCE - DECEMBER 31,
1995 ............................ 26,691,198 $ 267 $ 25,928 $ (3,932) $ 22,263
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to financial statements
are an integral part hereof.
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
---- ---- ----
(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income ......................................... $ 635 $ 59 $ 3,294
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation ................................... 40 43 26
Exploration costs .............................. 173 526 56
(Gain) loss on marketable securities ........... 366 2,269 (2,581)
(Gain) loss on sale of equipment ............... 1 (7) (7)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets .... 9 130 (67)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses ........ (91) 44 179
Purchase of marketable securities ............ (3,080) (11,121) (2,257)
Proceeds from sale of marketable
securities ................................. 1,307 8,943 2,031
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities ................... (640) 886 674
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Exploration costs .................................. (173) (481) (91)
Purchase of equipment .............................. (21) (70) (125)
Proceeds from sale of equipment .................... 1 25 9
-------- -------- --------
Net cash (used in) investing activities .. (193) (526) (207)
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock pursuant
to public offering and exercise of warrants
and options ...................................... 312 13,742
-------- -------- --------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS .. (833) 672 14,209
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year ......... 17,339 16,667 2,458
-------- -------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF YEAR ............... $ 16,506 $ 17,339 $ 16,667
======== ======== ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for interest ........... $ 5 $ 5 $ 19
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part hereof.
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE A) - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
[1] The Company:
The Company, through its Israel Branch, is engaged in the
acquisition, exploration, operation and development of oil and gas properties
within the State of Israel.
[2] Consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Company, its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries
Isramco Oil and Gas Ltd. ("Oil and Gas") and Isramco Underwriters, Ltd., both
Israeli Companies, Isramco Resources Inc., a British Virgin Islands company and
an immaterial foreign wholly owned subsidiary. Intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Another wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company, Isramco Management (1988) Ltd., an Israeli Company,
is not included in the consolidation because the Company has no voting rights.
This entity serves as the nominee for a Limited Partnership and has no
significant assets or operations. The Company prepares its financial statements
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles which require the
use of assumptions and estimates. Actual amounts may differ from these
estimates.
[3] Method of accounting for oil and gas operations:
The Company uses the "successful efforts" method of
accounting whereby all costs of acquiring acreage, costs of drilling successful
exploration wells and development costs are capitalized. Producing and
nonproducing properties are evaluated periodically, and if conditions warrant
(i.e., should a well prove to be dry and abandoned, or not of commercial value
or no development activity is contemplated in the near future), the related
costs are written off. Annual lease rentals and exploration costs, including
geologic and geophysical costs and exploratory dryhole costs, are charged to
expense as incurred.
[4] Marketable securities:
During the year ended December 31, 1993, the Company
adopted SFAS 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities." SFAS 115 requires that marketable securities held for trading be
recorded at their market value. Company management considers the Company's
marketable securities to be held for trading. There was no cumulative effect
from the change since marketable securities were written down to their market
value at December 31, 1992 because cost exceeded market value. SFAS 115 also
requires purchases and sales of marketable securities held for trading to be
classified as cash flows from operating activities.
(continued)
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE A) - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: (continued)
[5] Equipment:
Equipment, consisting of motor vehicles, office furniture
and equipment, is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation, computed by the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
[6] Translation of foreign currencies:
Foreign currency is translated in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 52, which provides the criteria
for determining the functional currency for entities operating in foreign
countries. The Company has determined its functional currency to be the United
States ("U.S.") dollar since all of its contracts are in U.S. dollars. The
financial statements of Oil and Gas, Isramco Underwriters and the Israel Branch
have been remeasured into U.S. dollars as follows: at rates prevailing during
the year for revenue and expense items (except depreciation); at year-end rates
for assets and liabilities except for fixed assets, marketable securities and
prepaid expenses which are translated at the rate in effect at the time of their
acquisition. Depreciation is remeasured based on the historical dollar cost of
the underlying assets. The net effects of translation were not material in any
period.
[7] Income (loss) per common share:
At December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 earnings per share
amounts are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding. The
assumed conversion of warrants and exercise of options do not result in material
dilution.
[8] Cash equivalents:
Cash equivalents include short-term investments with
original maturities of 90 days or less and are not limited in their use.
[9] Recently issued accounting pronouncement:
In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 ("SFAS 123"),
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation". SFAS 123 has various effective and
transition dates. The Company believes SFAS 123 will not have a material impact
on its financial statements.
(continued)
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE B) - Transactions With Affiliates and Related Parties:
The Company acts as Operator for joint ventures engaged in the
exploration for oil and gas, two carveouts (the Bessor Carveout in the Negev
Nirim license and the Yam Carveout in the Negev Ashquelon) and five licenses
(the Negev Med Venture), for which it receives operating fees equal to the
larger of 6% of the actual direct costs or minimum monthly fees of $6,000 per
license.
The Company realized revenues of $1,025,000 from the Negev Med
Venture, $18,000 from the Bessor Carveout and $72,000 from the Yam Carveout
during the year ended December 31, 1995. The Company realized revenues of
$2,942,000 from the Negev Med Venture, $135,000 from the Bessor Carveout and
$72,000 from the Yam Carveout during the year ended December 31, 1994. The
Company realized revenues of $88,000 from the Yam Carveout, $272,000 from the
Bessor Carveout and $425,000 from the Negev Med Venture in the year ended
December 31, 1993. In relation to these revenues, expenditures of $619,000,
$704,000 and $580,000 were incurred for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994
and 1993, respectively.
J.O.E.L. - Jerusalem Oil Exploration Limited ("JOEL") holds
approximately 36% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company and
approximately 33% of the outstanding A and B warrants. JOEL is an Israeli
corporation whose shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
The Company paid JOEL $15,000 per month ($180,000 per annum)
for rental, office, secretarial and computer services in 1995, 1994 and 1993.
The Company has paid JOEL a consulting fee of $6,000 per month
for financial and supervisory services since January 1, 1992. The consulting
arrangement terminates on March 12, 1996.
A subsidiary of the Company is the general partner of Isramco
- -Negev 2 Limited Partnership from which it received management fees and expense
reimbursements of $420,000, $420,000 and $345,000 for the years ended December
31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.
The Company occupies facilities of Petronav, Inc. a company
owned by the Company's Chief Executive Officer, in New York, on a month-to-month
basis, at a rental of $2,000 per month through March 31, 1995 and at a rental of
$3,000 per month thereafter.
(continued)
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE B) - Transactions With Affiliates and Related Parties:
(continued)
The Company has agreed to pay its Chief Executive Officer
$8,250 per month through July 1997 for consulting services. During the years
ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, payments of $99,000, $99,000 and
$85,250, respectively, were made to other entities as directed by the executive,
and are included in general and administrative expenses.
During the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the
Company incurred $98,000, $97,000 and $149,000, respectively, for legal services
and $5,000, - 0 - and $17,000, respectively, for consulting services rendered by
officer/directors of the Company.
During the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993, the Company
earned $91,000 and $448,000, respectively, in underwriting commissions from
Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership unit offerings. During the year ended
December 31, 1993, the Company also received $140,000 for preparing prospectuses
in connection with the Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership underwritings.
Pass-Port Ltd. ("Pass-Port"), a significant investor in JOEL,
is an Israeli company whose shares are traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.
The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of the Company previously
served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Manager of Pass-Port.
The Company paid Pass-Port $6,000 for professional services during 1995 and
$36,000 during 1994.
In October 1995, the Company entered into a one year
employment agreement with its President at an annual salary of $144,000.
(NOTE C) - Marketable Securities:
At December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the Company owned
4,576,561 (approximately 5%), 1,549,264 and 1,249,264 shares, respectively, of
J.O.E.L. - Jerusalem Oil Exploration Limited, a related party (see Note B), with
a cost and market value of $2,316,000 and $1,073,000 in 1995 and $1,342,000 and
$683,000 in 1994 and $976,000 and $2,347,000 in 1993.
At December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the Company owned
391,529, 391,529 and 485,122 units, respectively, of the Isramco-Negev 2 Limited
Partnership, a related party (see Note B), with a cost and market value of
$22,000 and $3,000 in 1995, $22,000 and $10,000 in 1994, and $20,000 and $46,000
in 1993.
(continued)
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE C) - Marketable Securities: (continued)
Sales of marketable securities resulted in realized gains of
$210,000, $159,000 and $826,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and
1993, respectively. The first-in, first-out method is used to determine the
realized gain or loss on a sale.
At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the Company had net unrealized
losses on marketable securities of $1,267,000 and $690,000, respectively. At
December 31, 1993, the Company had net unrealized gains of $1,739,000. The
change in net unrealized holdings included in earnings is a loss of $577,000 in
1995, a loss of $2,429,000 in 1994 and a gain of $1,755,000 in 1993.
Marketable securities, which are primarily traded on the
Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange, consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
D e c e m b e r 3 1,
-------------------------------------------------------------
1 9 9 5 1 9 9 4
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Market Market
Cost Value Cost Value
---- ----- ---- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Debentures ....... $2,185,000 $2,199,000 $ 211,000 $ 214,000
Convertible
debentures .... 102,000 82,000 158,000 131,000
Investment trust
fund .......... 2,361,000 2,368,000 3,190,000 3,229,000
Shares ........... 2,386,000 1,118,000 1,492,000 787,000
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
T o t a l ... $7,034,000 $5,767,000 $5,051,000 $4,361,000
========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
(continued)
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE D) - Oil and Gas Properties:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total
Capitalized
Unproved Proved Costs
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance - January 1, 1993 ................. $ 10,000 $ - 0 - $ 10,000
Changes in the year ended December 31, 1993:
Exploration costs in
progress ............................ 91,000 91,000
Exploration costs written
off ................................. (56,000) (56,000)
--------- --------- ---------
Balance - December 31, 1993 ............... 45,000 - 0 - 45,000
Changes in the year ended December 31, 1994:
Exploration costs in
progress ............................ 481,000 481,000
Exploration costs written
off ................................. (526,000) (526,000)
--------- --------- ---------
Balance - December 31, 1994 ............... - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Changes in the year ended December 31, 1995:
Exploration costs in
progress ............................ 173,000 173,000
Exploration costs written
off ................................. (173,000) (173,000)
--------- --------- ---------
Balance - December 31, 1995 ............... $ - 0 - $ - 0 - $ - 0 -
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
(continued)
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE E) - Equipment:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
-------------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cost:
Balance - beginning of period $ 217,000 $ 227,000 $ 119,000
Purchases ................... 21,000 70,000 125,000
Sales and dispositions ...... (5,000) (80,000) (17,000)
--------- --------- ---------
Balance - end of period ..... 233,000 217,000 227,000
--------- --------- ---------
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance - beginning of period 65,000 84,000 73,000
Depreciation expense ........ 40,000 43,000 26,000
Depreciation of equipment
that was sold or retired .. (3,000) (62,000) (15,000)
--------- --------- ---------
Balance - end of period ..... 102,000 65,000 84,000
--------- --------- ---------
Balance - cost less
accumulated depreciation .... $ 131,000 $ 152,000 $ 143,000
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
Annual rates of depreciation are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Office furniture ................................. 7%
Office equipment and vehicles .................... 15% - 20%
</TABLE>
(NOTE F) - Shareholders' Equity:
The Company's stock option plan (the "Plan") which expired on
January 31, 1993, provided for both incentive stock options and nonqualified
stock options. 500,000 shares of common stock were reserved under the Plan.
Options qualifying as "incentive stock options" under the Internal Revenue Code
were granted at a price of not less than 100% of the fair market value on the
date of grant. Options which did not qualify as incentive stock options were
granted at a price not less than 85% of the fair market value on the date of
grant. The incentive stock options and the nonqualified stock options are
exercisable within five years from the date of the grant. Upon death of an
optionee, the option expires one year after the date of death.
(continued)
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE F) - Shareholders' Equity: (continued)
The 1993 stock option plan (the "1993 Plan") was approved at
the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on August 13, 1993. 500,000
shares of common stock are reserved under the 1993 Plan. Options granted under
the 1993 Plan may be either incentive stock options under the Internal Revenue
Code or options which do not qualify as incentive stock options. Options are
granted for a period of up to ten years from the grant date. The exercise price
for an incentive stock option may not be less than 100% of the fair market value
of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The exercise price for a
nonqualified stock option may be set by the administrator.
During the year ended December 31, 1993, 65,000 options were
exercised for $65,000 and 262,500 options were granted under the 1993 Plan at an
exercise price of $2.31 a share. During 1994, the Company granted 25,000 options
to an employee pursuant to the 1993 Plan exercisable through March 2004 at an
exercise price of $1.91. During 1995, the Company granted 30,000 options to a
director under the 1993 Plan exercisable through July 2005 at an exercise price
of $0.56 per share.
Information regarding the Plan and 1993 Plan is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Nonqualified
Stock Options
-------------
<S> <C>
Balance - January 1, 1993 . . . . 360,000
Options exercised during 1993. . . (65,000)
Options granted during 1993. . . . 262,500
Options expired during 1993. . . . (10,000)
--------
Balance December 31, 1993. . . . . 547,500
Options granted during 1994. . . . 25,000
--------
Balance December 31, 1994. . . . . 572,500
Options granted during 1995. . . . 30,000
Options expired during 1995. . . . (285,000)
--------
Balance December 31, 1995
exercisable at prices ranging
from $0.56 to $2.31
(all exercisable) . . . . . . . 317,500
--------
</TABLE>
(continued)
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE F) - Shareholders' Equity: (continued)
During 1995 and 1994, 517,500 and 150,000 options,
respectively, granted pursuant to consulting arrangements expired.
On March 16, 1995, the Company granted 500,000 options
pursuant to a one-year consulting arrangement at an exercise price of $2.00
which expired on March 16, 1996. The value of these options were not
significant.
In March 1995, the Company issued 50,000 options to a former
director of the Company to replace, on the same terms, incentive stock options
which terminated at the time he ceased to be a director; 20,000 options at an
exercise price of $2.31 exercisable through August 2003 and 30,000 options at an
exercise price of $1.37 exercisable through December 1996. The value of these
options were not significant.
On April 15, 1993, pursuant to a public offering, the Company
sold 3,837,500 units and received net proceeds of $13,636,000. Each unit
consisted of four shares of common stock, two Class A Redeemable Warrants and
two Class B Redeemable Warrants. JOEL purchased 1,250,000 of the units sold for
a consideration of $5,000,000. A Class A Redeemable Warrant entitles the holder
to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $2.00 at any time after the
date of issuance until April 16, 1996 (extended from March 31, 1995). A Class B
Redeemable Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock at
a price of $4.00 at any time after issuance until April 15, 1996 (extended from
April 15, 1995). At December 31, 1995, 7,498,894 Class A Redeemable Warrants and
7,675,000 Class B Redeemable Warrants are outstanding. The Class A and Class B
warrants are subject to redemption by the Company at a price of $.001 per
warrant on thirty days' notice after the price of the Company's common shares
exceeds $2.10 and $4.20, respectively.
In connection with the offering the Company issued to the
Underwriter a warrant to purchase 225,000 units (the "Underwriter Warrant")
exercisable one year after issuance but not later than five years at a price of
$6.60 per unit. Each unit is identical to those sold to the public except that
the exercise prices of the Class A Redeemable Warrants and Class B Redeemable
Warrants are $3.20 and $6.40, respectively.
During 1994 and 1993, 155,606 and 20,500, respectively, of
Class A warrants were exercised. Accordingly, the Company received proceeds of
$312,000 and $41,000.
(continued)
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE F) - Shareholders' Equity: (continued)
Shares of common stock reserved for future issuance are:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Options granted under the Plan ............ 40,000
Options granted under the 1993 Plan ....... 317,500
Option available for grant under the 1993
Plan ................................... 182,500
Class A Redeemable Warrants ............... 7,498,894
Class B Redeemable Warrants ............... 7,675,000
Shares underlying the Underwriter Warrant . 1,800,000
----------
T o t a l ....................... 17,513,894
==========
</TABLE>
(NOTE G) - Commitments and Contingencies:
The Company is committed to contribute approximately $30,000
in respect of authorizations for expenditure for exploration and development of
its working interest in oil and gas properties.
A statement of claim was filed with the Tel Aviv-Jaffa
District Court in Israel in connection with an accident which occurred in the
Yam 2 well site on January 28, 1990 in the aggregate amount of approximately $5
million which is covered by insurance.
In a Statement of Claim filed in the District Court of Tel
Aviv-Jaffa on December 1, 1993 (the "Claim"), the Company along with
Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership, Isramco Oil and Gas Ltd., Isramco
Management (1988) Ltd., JOEL, Pass-port Ltd., Dr. Joseph Elmaleh (Chairman of
the Board of the Company), EMOG, The Trust Company of Kesselman and Kesselman
(Trustees 1991) Ltd. and Mr. Danny Toledano (an officer and director of the
Company) have been named Defendants in a lawsuit commenced by Mr. Chaim Chazan
(the "Plaintiff"). In the Statement of Claim, the Plaintiff alleges damages and
loss of profits arising out of his purchase of Participation Units and Warrants
pursuant to the fourth and fifth Prospectuses issued by the Limited Partnership
in Israel based on alleged misleading statements set forth in each Prospectus,
alleged breach of obligations contained in each Prospectus and alleged
misleading current reports filed with the Israeli Securities Authority and with
the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The dollar amount of the Claim is between $238,000
and $566,000. Plaintiff has requested that the court recognize the Claim as a
class action. If so recognized, the Plaintiff values the damages and loss of
profits to the class to be between $13,832,000 and $32,880,000. On September 20,
1995, the Plaintiff amended its complaint alleging in addition, that the
defendants concealed information from the public concerning the result of a 1991
seismic survey conducted in the Bessor
(continued)
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ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE G) - Commitments and Contingencies: (continued)
Carveout and used such information internally to gain a profit. A Statement of
Defense has not been filed by the defendants in this action. It is the Company's
intention to vigorously defend against this claim. Based on the opinion of
counsel, management believes that it is too early in the proceedings to
determine whether any liability will inure to the Company.
(NOTE H) - Income Taxes:
Income (loss) before income taxes from U.S. and foreign
results of operations is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1994 1993
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
U.S ........ $ (84,000) $(1,813,000) $ 1,415,000
Foreign .... 802,000 1,872,000 1,879,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Total .... $ 718,000 $ 59,000 $ 3,294,000
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The provision for income taxes is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1994 1993
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
U.S ..... $ 455,000 $ 920,000 $ 570,000
Deferred:
U.S ..... (372,000) (920,000) (570,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
Total ... $ 83,000 $ - 0 - $ - 0 -
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
Deferred taxes are provided principally in relation to
temporary differences in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in marketable
securities and net operating losses.
The deferred tax assets as of December 31, 1995, are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Assets
------
<S> <C>
Unrealized depreciation of marketable
securities .......................... $ 413,000
U.S. Federal net operating losses ...... 651,000
U.S. Federal alternative minimum
tax credits ......................... 93,000
-----------
1,157,000
Valuation allowance .................... (1,157,000)
-----------
$ - 0 -
===========
</TABLE>
(continued)
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<PAGE> 44
ISRAMCO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(NOTE H) - Income Taxes: (continued)
A reconciliation between the actual income tax expense and
income taxes computed by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to income
before taxes is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1994 1993
--------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Computed at U.S.
statutory rates . . . $ 252,000 $ 21,000 $ 1,153,000
Reduction of valuation
allowance . . . . . . (169,000) (21,000) (1,153,000)
--------- -------- -----------
$ 83,000 $ - 0 - $ - 0 -
========= ======== ===========
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1995, net operating loss carryforwards
available to reduce future federal taxable income amounted to approximately
$1,860,000, expiring at various dates through 2007.
The Company also has net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $2,200,000 available to reduce future Israeli taxable income from
its Israel Branch and its Israeli subsidiaries. These net operating loss
carryforwards are not limited by an expiration date. The ultimate realization of
the tax benefits is dependent upon these entities earning future taxable income
and accordingly, the Company has established an offsetting valuation allowance
because it is not presently able to predict that such taxable income will be
earned.
(NOTE I) - Concentration of Credit Risk:
A significant portion of the Company's cash and equivalents is
invested in three money-market funds.
Substantially all marketable securities owned by the Company
are held by two banks in Israel.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
See Form 8-K for the month of July, 1994 filed by the Company
July 25, 1994.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
DR. JOSEPH ELMALEH has been a director of the Company and has served as Chairman
of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since its
inception in 1982. Dr. Elmaleh is the Chief Executive Officer of J.O.E.L. -
Jerusalem Oil Exploration Ltd. (a public company in Israel). Until June 25, 1995
he also held the positions of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
of Pass-port Ltd. Since 1971, Dr. Elmaleh has been an officer of Elmco Holdings
Ltd. (a company engaged in consulting and private investments) (Elmco). He also
serves as a director of Panatech Research and Development Corporation (a U.S.
public company engaged in manufacturing parts for spray guns). Dr. Elmaleh holds
of Bachelor of Science Degree in chemical engineering from the Technion in
Haifa, together with a Doctorate in Operations Research from the University of
London, Imperial College of Science and Technology. Dr. Joseph Elmaleh is a
defendant in litigation commenced in Israel against the Company and others in
connection with alleged claims arising out of prospectuses issued by the
Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership. Age 57.
BARRY SAHGAL has been a director of the Company since December 1994 and is a
Managing Director at Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co. He has been with Ladenburg,
Thalmann & Co. for twelve years as a security analyst specializing in energy as
well as special situation growth stocks. He has been Director of Research and
served on the firm's management committee and board of directors. His activities
include institutional and retail sales, corporate finance and research. Mr.
Sahgal was previously with Prudential Securities and Neuberger and Berman for
total of ten years. Mr. Sahgal received a Bachelors degree in Electrical
Engineering with honors from the University of London along with a Masters
Degree in Business. Age 46.
DANNY TOLEDANO has been a director of the Company since May 1992 and from
November 1993 through 1995 served as the Company's Vice President - Finance. On
October 16, 1995 Mr. Toledano was elected President, Chief Operating Officer and
Chief Financial Officer of the Company. From July 1988 through December 31, 1991
Mr. Toledano was an employee of the Company's Branch Office in Israel in charge
of financial matters and in August of 1992 became Vice President - Finance -
Branch Office. From 1992 Mr. Toledano has been the Deputy Chief Executive
Officer of J.O.E.L. -Jerusalem Oil Exploration Ltd. (a public company in
Israel). Until June 25, 1995 he also held the position of Deputy Chief Executive
Officer of Pass-port Ltd. Mr. Toledano is a defendant in litigation commenced in
Israel against the Company and others in connection with alleged claims arising
out of prospectuses issued by the Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership. Mr.
Toledano holds an MBA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is a certified
public accountant (in Israel). Age 41.
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<PAGE> 46
HAIM TSUFF has been a director of the Company since January 8, 1996. Mr. Tsuff
is Chairman of the Board of Pass-port Ltd. and a director of Isramco Oil and Gas
Ltd. During the past five years, Mr. Tsuff has served as General Manager of
Finestone Chemical Industries Ltd., a private company which produces printed
material. Mr. Tsuff is also the Managing Director or Chairman of the Board of Y.
Habaron Ltd. (real estate), Firestone Chemical Factors Ltd. (printed material),
Madad Ltd. (printed material), Benfica Holdings Ltd. (construction) and Benfica
Ltd. (construction), all of which are private companies. Age 38.
NATAN SCHWARTZ has been a director of the Company since November 3, 1995 and
also serves a director of Isramco Oil and Gas Ltd. Mr. Schwartz in the past five
(5) years has served as manager and a board member of Prime 2000 Ltd. and Prime
Financial Consultants (finance and financial consulting activities), Promote
Construction Ltd. (construction), Promote Finance and Credit Ltd. (real estate)
and Promote Underwriters Ltd. (real estate and investment activities). Mr.
Schwartz is also a member of the board of directors of the following non-U.S.
public companies: Navigator Nadlan Ltd., Ace-Spade Investments Ltd., Oki-Dok
Investments Ltd., Oktova Holdings Ltd., Navigator Investment Ltd. Age 53.
YITZCHAK SHAVIT has been a director of the Company since January 8, 1996. Mr.
Shavit is presently Vice President of the Israel Education Fund and affiliate of
the United Jewish Appeal and the Jewish Agency for Israel. From 1980 through
1993, Mr. Shavit was the Deputy Director General for Rural and Economic
Development of the Jewish Agency in Israel. Mr. Shavit holds a bachelor of arts
from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a graduate studies degree in political
science from the University of Alberta, Canada and a graduate studies degree in
public administration from the London School of Economics. Age 53.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth the compensation paid for years 1993 -
1995 to the Chief Executive Officer and the five (5) other highly paid officers
and/or key employees of the Company.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Annual Compensation Long-Term Compensation
Name and Year Salary Bonus Other Annual Securities All Other
Principal Compensation Underlying Compensation
Position (4) Options
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Joseph Elmaleh (1) 1995 -- $ 99,000
Chairman of the Board 1994 -- $100,000 99,000
Chief Executive 1993 -- -- 85,250
Danny Toledano (2) 1995 30,000 -- --
President 1994 -- 80,000 --
Chief Operating Officer 1993 -- 57,000 30,000
Chief Financial Officer
Alex Helfman 1995 126,211 55,000 --
Oil and Gas Supervisor 1994 114,100 77,100 --
1993 120,356 78,000 30,000
Joshua Folkman 1995 92,777 20,000 --
Exploration Manager 1994 92,468 10,000 --
Branch Office 1993 103,082 5,000 20,000
Raanan Wiessel 1995 67,962 34,000 --
Treasurer 1994 56,128 39,000 --
Controller 1993 57,199 48,000 25,000
Branch Office
Conrad E. Maher (3) 1995 112,005 -- -- --
Operations and 1994 109,791 -- 78,000 25,000
Technical Manager 1993 25,270 -- 19,500 75,000
Branch Office
</TABLE>
NOTES
(1) From January 1993 through May 1993 the Company paid to Dr. Joseph Elmaleh
a consultant fee of $5,500 per month for his services. Effective June 1,
1993 Dr. Elmaleh's consultant fee was increased to $8,250 per month and on
July 20, 1995 the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Dr.
Elmaleh for an annual fee of $99,000.
(2) The services of Mr. Toledano from January 1992 to the present have been
provided to the Company by J.O.E.L. for a fee of $6,000 per month. On
October 15, 1996 Mr. Toledano was elected President, Chief Financial
Officer and Chief Operating Officer. The Company on October 16, 1995
entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Toledano at the annual
salary of $144,000.
(3) Conrad E. Maher started employment with the Company in September 1993. Mr.
Maher has an employment agreement with the Company for $6,000 per month
and his company has a consulting agreement for $6,500. The term for the
consulting agreement is for two years and the term for the employment
agreement is eighteen months. Pursuant to provisions of said agreements
the Company pays to Conrad E. Maher a housing allowance of $800.00 per
month and a transportation allowance in addition to a one time moving
allocation of $20,800. As of January 1, 1996 these two agreements were
cancelled and the Company signed a new consulting agreement only with Mr.
Maher's consulting company for a monthly fee of $8,300.
(4) Does not include personal benefits which do not exceed 10% of the cash
compensation of all officers as a group.
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<PAGE> 48
The following table sets forth information concerning the exercise of
stock options during 1995 by each of the named executive officer and key
employee and the year end value of unexercised options.
AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES
IN 1995
AND YEAR END OPTION VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name Shares Value Number of Value of
Acquired Realized ($) Securities Unexercised
on Exercise (3) Underlying In the Money
Unexercised Options at
Options (#) Year End ($)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Joseph Elmaleh (1) 0 0 20,000 0
Danny Toledano (1) 0 0 30,000 0
Alex Helfman 0 0 30,000 0
David Malkin (2) 0 0 20,000 0
Joshua Folkman 0 0 20,000 0
Raanan Wiessel 0 0 25,000 0
Conrad Maher 0 0 100,000 0
</TABLE>
NOTES
(1) Director of the Company.
(2) Corporate Secretary.
(3) The value reported is based on the closing price of the common stock of
the Company as reported on NASDAQ on the date of the exercise less the
exercise price.
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<PAGE> 49
The following table sets forth information concerning individual
grants of stock options made during the 1995 fiscal year to each named executive
officer and key employee. The Corporation did not grant any stock appreciation
rights during 1995 and has no outstanding SAR's.
OPTION GRANTS IN 1995
Individual Grants (1)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name No. of % of Total Exercise Expiration
Shares Options Price Date
Underlying Granted to ($/SH)
Options Employees
Granted (1)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Barry Sahgal 30,000 100% .5625 7/19/2005
</TABLE>
NOTES
(1) All stock options were granted with an exercise price equal to the market
price of the common stock on the date of grant.
The Company during 1995 did not amend or adjust the exercise price of
outstanding stock options previously awarded to any of the named executive
officers or directors or employees. The only incentive plan which the Company
has is its 1993 Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option Plan").
Stock Option Plan
The Company's Stock Option Plan was adopted with the intention of
encouraging stock ownership by directors, officers, employees and consultants of
the Company and its subsidiaries. The plan provides for stock options of up to
500,000 shares of common stock of the Company. Options may either be options
intended to qualify as "incentive stock options" or "non-statutory stock
options", as those terms are defined in the Internal Revenue Code.
Employees (including officers) of the Company are eligible to receive
incentive stock options, however, non-statutory stock options may be granted to
officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company and its
subsidiaries. Options are granted for a period of up to ten years from the grant
date for an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair market value of the
securities of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. Danny Toledano
and Barry Sahgal have been appointed as members of the committee to administer
the Stock Option Plan.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES
On March 15, 1996 the Directors, executive Officers and certain key
employees of the Company beneficially owned, the aggregate 552,675 shares of the
Company's common stock (or approximately 2% of the shares outstanding) including
245,000 shares under options which are currently exercisable. Unless otherwise
indicated, the individuals named hold sole voting and investment power over the
shares listed below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name Position Number of
Shares
Owned
Beneficially
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Joseph Elmaleh Chairman of the Board, 312,675
Chief Executive Officer, (1)
and Director
David Malkin Secretary and Director 40,000
(2)
Danny Toledano President, 30,000
Chief Operating Officer, (3)
Chief Financial Officer,
and Director
Alex Helfman Oil and Gas Supervisor 25,000
Branch Office (4)
Conrad Maher Operations and 100,000
Technical Manager (5)
Joshua Folkman Exploration Manager 20,000
(6)
Raanan Wiessel Treasurer - Controller 25,000
(7)
Natan Schwartz Director 0
Yitzchak Shavit Director 0
Haim Tsuff Director 0
-------
All Directors, Officers
and Key Employees
as a Group (ten persons) 552,675
</TABLE>
NOTES
(1) Includes 292,675 shares are held by Southern Shipping and Energy Inc. and
20,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of Stock Options.
(2) Includes 20,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of Stock
Options.
(3) Includes 30,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of Stock
Options.
(4) Includes 30,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of Stock
Options.
(5) Includes 100,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of Stock
Options.
(6) Includes 20,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of Stock
Options.
(7) Includes 25,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of Stock
Options.
(8) Haim Tsuff is the Chairman of the Board of Pass-port Ltd. which owns and
controls 28.4% of JOEL. See Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners.
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<PAGE> 51
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
Set forth below is certain information with respect to ownership of the
Company's securities as of March 13, 1996 by persons or entities who are known
by the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the
common stock, as determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Act.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name of No. of
Beneficial Owner Common Shares Percentage
- ---------------- ------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
J.O.E.L. - 14,648,725 46.2% +
Jerusalem Oil Exploration Ltd. *
4 Raoul Wallenberg St.
Shavit House
Tel Aviv 69174
Israel
</TABLE>
NOTES
* As of January 19, 1996, J.O.E.L. announced in a 13D filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission that it owned 9,648,725 shares of the
common stock of the Company representing 36.1% of the outstanding shares
of common stock. In addition, J.O.E.L. owns 2,500,000 Class A Warrants and
2,500,000 Class B Warrants. Accordingly, J.O.E.L. may be deemed to be the
beneficial owner of 14,648,725 shares of the common stock of Isramco, Inc.
representing 46.2% of the common stock. Haim Tsuff, a director of the
Company also serves as Chairman of the Board and a director of Pass-port
Ltd., a company which now owns and controls approximately 28.4% of the
outstanding shares of J.O.E.L.
+ This percentage is based on 26,691,198 shares of common stock outstanding
March 13, 1996.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
OFFICE FACILITIES AND CONSULTING AGREEMENTS
License of New York Offices
The Company has a license from Petronav Inc. to use its New York office.
During 1995, the Company paid $2,000 per month through March 31, 1995 and $3,000
per month thereafter to Petronav Inc. under this Agreement. The Agreement
provides the Company the right to use the office facilities of Petronav Inc. on
a full-time basis and may be terminated by either party on thirty days' notice.
Petronav Inc. is a company 100% owned and controlled by Dr. Elmaleh. Management
believes that the cost for these office premises is comparable to other similar
office space in New York City.
Service Agreement with J.O.E.L.
During 1995 and 1994 the Company paid to J.O.E.L. $15,000 per month
($180,000 per annum) for office rental, office services, secretarial services
and computer services in Tel Aviv, Israel. The charge also includes the usage of
offices and office services for Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership. Management
believes that the amount which it pays to J.O.E.L. for rent and office services
is comparable to charges for rent and office services in comparable locations in
Israel.
Consulting Agreement with J.O.E.L.
During 1995 the Company paid J.O.E.L. a consulting fee of $6,000 per
month for the services of Danny Toledano. Mr. Toledano, as an employee of
J.O.E.L., performs supervisory services for the Company's Branch Office in
Israel and spent approximately 30% of this time on the Company's business. Mr.
Toledano is a director of the Company. Management believes that the consulting
fee to be paid to J.O.E.L. is fair and reasonable. This consulting arrangement
terminated on March 12, 1996.
Consulting Agreement
During 1995 the Company paid to Dr. Joseph Elmaleh a consulting fee of
$8,250 per month. Dr. Elmaleh spends approximately 30% to 40% of his time on the
Company's business. During the year ended December 31, 1995 payments of $99,000
were paid pursuant to this understanding. On July 20, 1995 the Company entered
into a two year consulting agreement with Dr. Elmaleh thorugh July 31, 1997 at
an annual rate of $99,000. The Company believes that the consulting fee paid to
Dr. Elmaleh is fair and reasonable.
Employment Agreement
On October 16, 1995 the Company entered into a one year employment
agreement with Danny Toledano pursuant to which Danny Toledano will act as the
President of the Company and receive an annual compensation of $144,000.
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GLOSSARY
"Authorization for Expenditure (AFE)" shall mean a proposal for
financial expenditure within the framework of petroleum explorations, which the
Operator proposes from time to time to the partners in the Petroleum Assets
which it manages, for the purpose of the approval of the participants. When
approved by them, it constitutes the budget for the execution of the petroleum
exploration and the remainder of the operations of the Petroleum Assets.
"Carveout" shall mean an area in a Petroleum License or Lease in which
the ownership is different from the ownership in the License or Lease.
"EMOG" shall mean East Mediterranean Oil and Gas Ltd., an Israeli
corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Shipping and Energy, Inc.
EMOG was the operator of the Negev 1 Venture. The Company originally purchased
from EMOG 98% of its interest in oil and gas leases in Israel operated by EMOG.
"First Assignment of Rights Agreement" shall mean the Assignment of
Rights Agreement which was signed on the 5th day of March, 1989 between the
Limited Partnership and Isramco, Inc., as amended from time to time, with regard
to the assignment of rights by the Company to the Limited Partnership in
Petroleum Assets of the Negev 2 Venture.
"Grant Agreement" shall mean the agreement between the Company and the
Government of Israel pursuant to which the Government of Israel has provided
assistance to the Company in connection with its investment in the Negev 2
Venture by providing a grant of 44.34 cents for each U.S. dollar ($1.00)
invested and expended by the Company in oil and gas activities in Israel
within the framework of the Negev 2 Venture. The Government financing provided
for under the Grant is repayable only from funds emanating from commercial
production in any payout area and then, only to the extent of 30% of the
recipient's share of the net revenue from said payout area, as and when
received. The Grant Agreement entitles the Government of Israel, to receive a
12.5% royalty on oil sales, as well as an overriding royalty of 6.5% of the
Company's share in the petroleum produced and saved after payout. If there is
no commercial discovery of oil, the Company will not be required to repay the
grant monies. A grant agreement was also entered into between the Government
of Israel and HEI, Donesco, L.P.S. and Mazal Oil.
"Joint Operating Agreement" shall mean the Joint Operating Agreement of
the Negev 2 Venture which was signed as of the 30th day of June, 1988, between
the participants in the Negev 2 Venture, as amended or as shall be amended from
time to time.
"Joint Venture Agreement" shall mean the Joint Venture Agreement of the
Negev 2 Venture which was signed as of the 30th of June, 1988 between the
participants in the Negev 2 Venture, as amended from time to time.
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"Limited Partnership" shall mean Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership, a
Limited Partnership founded pursuant to a Limited Partnership Agreement made on
the 2nd and 3rd days of March, 1989 (as amended on September 7, 1989, July 28,
1991, March 5, 1992 and June 11, 1992) between the Trustee on part as Limited
Partner and Isramco Oil and Gas Ltd., as General Partner on the other part.
"Limited Partnership Agreement" shall mean the Limited Partnership
Agreement made the 2nd and 3rd days of March, 1989 (as amended September 7,
1989, July 28, 1991, March 5, 1992 and June 11, 1992), between Isramco Oil and
Gas Ltd., as General Partner, and Isramco Management (1988) Ltd. as the Limited
Partner.
"Negev 2 Venture" shall mean the venture between HEI Oil and Gas Ltd.
Partnership (hereinafter "HEI"), SSE (U.K.), JOEL, Pass-port, Delek Israel Oil
Fuel Ltd., Delek Petroleum Explorations Ltd., Isramco, Inc., Naphta Israel
Petroleum Company Ltd., L.P.S. Oil Inc., Donesco Venture Fund and Mazal Oil Inc.
with regard to joint operations for oil and gas explorations in various areas of
Israel, both offshore and onshore.
"Negev 2 Venture Agreements" shall mean the Joint Venture Agreement, the
Joint Operating Agreement, the Voting Agreement and every agreement into which
the parties to said agreements have entered, in connection with the Negev 2
Venture.
"Overriding Royalty Interest" shall mean a percentage interest over and
above the base royalty and is free of all costs of exploration and production,
which costs are borne by the Grantor of the Overriding Royalty Interest and
which is related to a particular Petroleum Property.
"Payout" shall mean the defined point at which one party has recovered
its prior costs.
"Petroleum" shall mean any petroleum fluid, whether liquid or gaseous,
and includes oil, natural gas, natural gasoline, condensates and related fluid
hydrocarbons, and also asphalt and other solid petroleum hydrocarbons when
dissolved in and producible with fluid petroleum.
"Petroleum Exploration" shall mean test drilling; any other operation or
search for petroleum, including geological, geophysical, geochemical and similar
investigations and tests; and, drilling solely for obtaining geological
information.
"Petroleum Law" shall mean the Israel Petroleum Law, 5712-1952.
"Petroleum Production" shall mean the production of petroleum from a
petroleum field and all operations incidental thereto, including handling and
treatment thereof and conveyance thereof to tankers, a pipe line or a refinery
in or in the vicinity of the field.
"Preliminary Permit", "Preferential Right to Obtain a License",
"License" shall have the meaning(s) set forth in the Petroleum Law of Israel.
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"Second Assignment of Rights Agreement" shall mean the Assignment of
Rights Agreement which was signed on the 8th day of March, 1992 between the
Limited Partnership, JOEL, Pass-port and Isramco, Inc. with regard to the
transfer of part of the rights of these companies in the various petroleum
assets, to the Limited Partnership.
"Sole Risk operation" is an operation in which fewer than all of the
participants in a venture participate, and the non-consenting participant has no
financial obligation but also loses his right to participate in the results of
the operation.
"Test Drilling" shall mean the drilling of test wells for the purpose of
finding of petroleum or ascertaining the size or boundaries of a petroleum
field.
"Trust Agreement" shall mean the Trust Agreement made on the 3rd day of
March, 1989 (as amended September 7, 1989, July 28, 1991, March 5, 1992 and June
11, 1992) for the Trust Company of Kesselman and Kesselman.
"Voting Agreement" shall mean the Voting Agreement made the 30th day of
June, 1988 between the Negev 2 Venture participants, excluding HEI.
"Wildcat Well" (as defined in the Joint Operating Agreement) shall mean
a well which has an objective depth to a potential reservoir which is not
producing or known to be capable of producing petroleum at the time drilling
operations are commenced.
"Working Interest" shall mean an interest in a Petroleum Asset granting
the holder thereof the right to participate pro rata in exploiting the Petroleum
Asset for petroleum exploration, development and petroleum production, subject
to its pro rata participation in the expenses involved therein after acquiring
the Working Interest.
ISRAEL PETROLEUM LAW
The Company's business is subject to regulation by the State of Israel
pursuant to the Petroleum Law, 1952. The administration and implementation of
the Petroleum Law is vested in the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure (the
"Minister") and an Advisory Council.
The following includes brief statements of certain provisions of the
Petroleum Law in effect at the date of this Prospectus. Reference is made to the
copy of the Petroleum Law filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement
referred to under "Additional Information" and the description which follows is
qualified in its entirety by such reference.
The holder of a preliminary permit is entitled to carry out petroleum
exploration, but not test drilling or petroleum production, within the permit
areas. The term of a preliminary permit is determined by the Commissioner and it
may not exceed eighteen months. The Minister may grant the holder a priority
right to receive licenses in the permit areas, and for the duration of such
priority right no other party will be granted a license or lease in such areas.
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Drilling for petroleum is permitted pursuant to a license issued by the
Commissioner. The term of a license is for three years, subject to extension
under certain circumstances for an additional period up to four years. A license
holder is required to commence test drilling within two years from the grant of
a license (or earlier if required by the terms of the license) and not to
interrupt operations between test drillings for more than four months.
If any well drilled by the Company is determined to be a commercial
discovery prior to expiration of the license, the Company will be entitled to
receive a Petroleum Lease granting it the exclusive right to explore for and
produce petroleum in the lease area. The term of a lease is for thirty years,
subject to renewal for an additional term of twenty years.
The Company, as a lessee, will be required to pay the State of Israel
the royalty prescribed by the Petroleum Law which is presently, and at all times
since 1952 has been, 12.5% of the petroleum produced from the leased area and
saved, excluding the quantity of petroleum used in operating the leased area.
The Minister may require a lessee to supply at the market price such
quantity of petroleum as, in the Minister's opinion, is required for domestic
consumption, subject to certain limitations.
As a lessee, the Company will also be required to commence drilling of a
development well within six months from the date on which the lease is granted
and, thereafter, with due diligence to define the petroleum field, develop the
leased area, produce petroleum therefrom and seek markets for and market such
petroleum.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Financial Statements
The following documents are filed as part of this report:
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Independent Auditors' Report F-1
Isramco, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Statements
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 F-2
Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1995,
1994 and 1993 F-3
Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 F-4
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1995,
1994 and 1993 F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-6 - F-17
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(b) Financial Statement Schedules:
None
(c) Reports on Form 8-K
1. Form 8-K for the month of January 1995 dated January 12, 1995;
2. Form 8-K for the month of January 1995 dated January 17, 1995;
3. Form 8-K for the month of February 1995 dated February 17,
1995;
4. Form 8-K for the month of June 1995 dated June 21, 1995;
5. Form 8-K for the month of July 1995 dated July 11, 1995;
6. Form 8-K for the month of July 1995 dated July 26, 1995;
7. Form 8-K for the month of August 1995 dated September 11,
1995;
8. Form 8-K for the month of September 1995 dated September 27,
1995;
9. Form 8-K for the month of October 1995 dated October 17, 1995;
10. Form 8-K for the month of October 1995 dated October 19, 1995;
11. Form 8-K for the month of November 1995 dated November 10,
1995;
12. Form 8-K for the month of November 1995 dated November 13,
1995;
13. Form 8-K for the month of December 1995 dated December 12,
1995.
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(d) Exhibits
1.1 Underwriting Agreement, filed as an Exhibit with the S-1
Registration Statement, File No. 33-57482.
1.2 Selected Dealers Agreement, filed as an Exhibit with the S-1
Registration Statement, File No. 33-57482.
1.3 Underwriter's Warrant Agreement, filed as an Exhibit with the
S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-57482.
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Registrant with all amendments
filed as an Exhibit to the S-1 Registration Statement, File
No. 2-83574.
3.2 Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation filed March 17,
1993, filed as an Exhibit with the S-1 Registration Statement,
File No. 33-57482.
3.3 By-laws of Registrant with all amendments, filed as an Exhibit
to the S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 2-83570.
4.1 Form of Warrant Agreement with respect to Class A and Class B
Redeemable Warrants, filed as an Exhibit with the S-1
Registration Statement, File No. 33-57482.
4.2 Form of Deposit Agreement, filed as an Exhibit with the S-1
Registration Statement, File No. 33-57482.
10.1 Oil Marketing Agreement, filed as Exhibit with the S-1
Registration Statement, File No. 2-83574.
10.3 License Agreement dated February 29, 1984 between the Company
and Petronav, Inc., filed as an Exhibit to Form 10-K Fiscal
1984, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.5 Consulting Agreement dated April 1, 1985 between the Company
and Elmco Holdings Limited (subsequently assigned by Elmco
Holdings Ltd. to H.G. Finance Ltd.), filed as an Exhibit to
Form 10-K Fiscal 1985, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.6 Employment Agreement and Stock Option Agreement dated March 1,
1985 between the Company and William W. Houck, filed as an
Exhibit to Form 10-K Fiscal 1985, and incorporated herein by
reference (now expired).
10.9 Farmout Agreement dated March 30, 1986 between the Company and
Naphtha Israel Petroleum Corp. Ltd, filed as an Exhibit to
Form 10-K Fiscal 1986, and incorporated herein by reference.
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10.12 Exchange Agreement dated May 22, 1986 between the Company and
SSE (UK), filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the month of
May 1986 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.13 Assignment Agreement dated as of May 5, 1988 between the
Company and SSE (UK), filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the
month of June 1988 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14 Joint Venture Agreement and Joint Operating Agreement dated
June 30, 1988 by and among HEI Oil and Gas Limited
Partnership, JOEL - Jerusalem Oil Exploration Ltd., Delek Oil
Exploration Ltd., Delek, The Israel Fuel Corporation Ltd.,
the Company, Southern Shipping and Energy (U.K.), Naphtha,
Israel Petroleum Company Ltd., Oil Exploration of Paz Ltd.,
LPS Israel Oil Inc., Donesco Venture Fund One, a Limited
Partnership and Mazaloil Inc. filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K
for the month of September 1988.
10.15 Agreement (re: Negev Joint Venture No. 2 - Assignment of
Interest) dated December 9, 1988 between the Company and
Southern Shipping and Energy (U.K.), filed as an Exhibit to
Form 8-K for the month of November 1988 and incorporated
herein by reference.
10.17 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement (re: Negev Joint Venture No. 2 -
Assignment of Interest) with Southern Shipping and Energy
(U.K.) dated January 12, 1989 between the Company and
Southern Shipping and Energy (U.K.), filed as an Exhibit to
Form 8-K for the month of January 1989 and incorporated
herein by reference.
10.19 Management Services Agreement dated November ___, 1988 and
effective as of July 1, 1988 between the Company and H.G.
Finance Ltd., filed as an Exhibit to Form 10-Q for the
Company for the quarter ending September 30, 1988 and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.20 Grant Agreement with the Government of Israel, undated,
between the Company and the Government of Israel on behalf of
the State of Israel, filed as an Exhibit to Form 10-Q for the
Company for the period ending September 30, 1988 and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.23 Translated from Hebrew, Transfer of Rights Agreement between
the Company and Isramco-Negev 2 dated March 5, 1989, filed as
an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the month of March 1989 and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.24 Translated from Hebrew, Limited Partnership Agreement between
Isramco Oil and Gas Ltd. and Isramco Management (1988) Ltd.
dated March 2, 1989, filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the
month of March 1989 and incorporated herein by reference.
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10.25 Translated from Hebrew, Trust Agreement between Isramco
Management (1988) Ltd. and Kesselman and Kesselman dated
March 3, 1989, filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the month
of March 1989 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.26 Translated from Hebrew, Indemnity Agreement between the
Company and Isramco Management (1988) Ltd. dated March __,
1989, filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the month of March
1989 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.27 Consulting and Option Agreement dated March 17, 1989 between
the Company and M.H. Meyerson & Co., Inc., filed as an
Exhibit to Form 8-K dated March 20, 1989 and incorporated
herein by reference.
10.29 Agreement dated as of March 30, 1989 between the Company and
SSE (U.K.) and filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the month
of June 1989 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.33 Negev Ashquelon/224 License, filed with Post-effective
Amendment No. 7 to Form S-1 Registration Statement and
incorporated herein by reference. File No. 2-83574.
10.34 Consulting and Option Agreement dated December 4, 1989
between the Company and Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., Inc.,
filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the month of December
1989.
10.36 Amendment No. 1 to the Negev 2 Venture Agreement made as of
August 1, 1989 and Amendment No. 2 to the Negev 2 Venture
Agreement made as of September 22, 1989 by and between the
Negev 2 Venture Participants, filed as an Exhibit to the
Post-effective Amendment No. 8 to Form S-1 Registration
Statement. File No. 2-83574.
10.37 Amendment Agreement to Grant Agreement between the Company
and the Government of Israel, filed as an Exhibit to this
Post-effective Amendment No. 8 to Form S-1 Registration
Statement. File No. 2-83574.
10.38 Amendment to Agreement between the Company and M.H. Meyerson
& Co., Inc. made as of February 28, 1991, as filed as an
Exhibit to Form 8-K for the month of February, 1991 and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.40 Stock Option Agreement dated as of May 25, 1990 between the
Company and J. Jerome Williams, filed as an Exhibit to Form
8-K for the month of May, 1990 and incorporated herein by
reference.
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10.41 Supplement to Transfer of Rights Agreement dated July 22,
1991 between the Company and Isramco-Negev 2 Limited
Partnership filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K of the Company,
dated August 27, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.42 Clarification Agreement dated March 3, 1992 between the
Company and JOEL - Jerusalem Oil Exploration Ltd., filed as
an Exhibit to Form 10-K for Calendar Year ended December 31,
1991 dated March 26, 1992, and incorporated herein by
reference.
10.43 Underwriting Agreement dated March 11, 1992 between
Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership, Isramco Oil and Gas
Ltd., Paz Oil Exploration Limited, JOEL - Jerusalem Oil
Exploration Ltd., Isramco Management (1988) Limited, East
Mediterranean Oil and Gas Limited and the Company (executed
in Hebrew with an English translation attached), filed as an
Exhibit to Form 10-K for Calendar Year ended December 31,
1991 dated March 26, 1992, and incorporated herein by
reference.
10.44 Assignment of Rights Agreement dated March 8, 1992 between
JOEL -Jerusalem Oil Exploration Ltd., Paz Oil Exploration
Limited, the Company and Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership
(executed in Hebrew with an English translation attached),
filed as an Exhibit to Form 10-K for Calendar Year ended
December 31, 1991 dated March 26, 1992, and incorporated
herein by reference.
10.45 Supplement to Assignment of Rights Agreement dated March 8,
1992 between JOEL -Jerusalem Oil Exploration Ltd., Paz Oil
Exploration Limited, the Company and Isramco-Negev 2 Limited
Partnership (executed in Hebrew with an English translation
attached), filed as an Exhibit to Form 10-K for Calendar Year
ended December 31, 1991 dated March 26, 1992, and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.46 Sole Risk Agreement #1 (NIRIM) dated as of October 1, 1991
between Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership, JOEL - Jerusalem
Oil Exploration Ltd., the Company, Delek Oil Exploration
Ltd., Delek - The Israeli Fuel Corporation Ltd., Oil
Exploration of Paz Ltd. and Naphta Israel Petroleum Company
Ltd., filed as an Exhibit to Form 10-K for Calendar Year
ended December 31, 1991 dated March 26, 1992, and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.47 Sole Risk Notice (Nirim) dated August 30, 1991, filed as an
Exhibit to Form 10-K for Calendar Year ended December 31,
1991 dated March 26, 1992, and incorporated herein by
reference.
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10.48 Deed of Assignment for Petroleum License No. 224/Negev
Ashquelon and Petroleum License No. 227/Nirim for the benefit
of Isramco Resources Inc. filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for
the month of ended August 1992 and dated September 9, 1992.
10.49 Service Letter Agreement dated June 28, 1992 between J.O.E.L.
- Jerusalem Oil Exploration Ltd. and the Company regarding
office space and services filed as an Exhibit to Form 10-Q
for the six months ending June 30, 1992, dated August 10,
1992 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.50 Cancellation of Forfeiture and Ratification Agreement and
Amendment No. 1 to Cancellation of Forfeiture and
Ratification Agreement filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for
the month of January 1993 dated January 21, 1993 and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.51 Option Agreement between Isramco Resources Inc. and Naphta
Petroleum Corporation Ltd. filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K
for the month of January 1993 dated January 21, 1993 and
incorporated herein by reference.
10.52 Option Agreement between Isramco Resources Inc. and J.O.E.L.
- Jerusalem Oil Exploration Ltd., Oil Exploration of Paz
Ltd., Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership and the Company
filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the month of January
1993 dated January 21, 1993 and incorporated herein by
reference.
10.53 Equalization of Rights Agreement between Isramco-Negev 2
Limited Partnership and Delek Oil Exploration Ltd. and Delek
- The Israel Fuel Corporation Ltd. filed as an Exhibit to
Form 8-K for the month of January 1993 dated January 21, 1993
and incorporated herein by reference.
10.54 Option Agreement between Isramco Resources Inc. and Delek Oil
Exploration Ltd. and Delek - The Israel Fuel Corporation Ltd.
filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the month of January 1993
dated January 21, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.55 Letter to Isramco-Negev 2 Limited Partnership dated as of
January 6, 1993 re: Negev Ashquelon License and Negev Nirim
License filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the month of
January 1993 dated January 21, 1993 and incorporated herein
by reference.
10.56 Agreement between the Company and Technion Research and
Development Foundation dated November 2, 1992 filed as an
Exhibit to Form 10-K for 1993 and incorporated herein by
reference.
10.57 Investment Banking Agreement, filed as an Exhibit with the
S-1 Registration Statement, Filed No. 33-574482.
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10.58 Consulting Agreement with Dr. Joseph Elmaleh dated June 20,
1995, filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the month of July,
1995 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.59 Employment Agreement with Danny Toledano made as of the 16th
day of October, 1995, filed as an Exhibit to Form 8-K for the
month of November, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ISRAMCO, INC.
March 26, 1996 By: /s/ Joseph Elmaleh
-------------------------------
Joseph Elmaleh
Chairman of the Board, and
Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ Danny Toledano
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Danny Toledano
President,
Chief Operating Officer, and
Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in
the capacities and on the dates indicated:
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/s/ Joseph Elmaleh
- ------------------------------- Chairman of the Board, March 26, 1996
Joseph Elmaleh Chief Executive Officer
and Director
/s/ Danny Toledano
- ------------------------------- President, March 26, 1996
Danny Toledano Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
and Director
/s/ Barry Sahgal
- ------------------------------- Director March 26, 1996
Barry Sahgal
/s/ Natan Schwartz
- ------------------------------- Director March 26, 1996
Natan Schwartz
/s/ Haim Tsuff
- ------------------------------- Director March 26, 1996
Haim Tsuff
/s/ Yitzchak Shavit
- ------------------------------- Director March 26, 1996
Yitzchak Shavit
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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