UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
FORELAND CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 87-0422812
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
12596 W. BAYAUD AVENUE
SUITE 300, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(303) 988-3122
(Registrant's Telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal
year, if changed since last report)
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 [ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock as of the latest practicable date.
As of August 12, 1997, the Company had outstanding 7,563,221 shares of its
common stock, par value $0.001 per share.
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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The consolidated condensed financial statements included herein have been
prepared by Foreland Corporation (the "Company"), without audit, pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been
condensed or omitted. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments
(which include only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the
financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been
made. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
During the quarter ended June 30, 1996, the Company effected, as of June
15, 1996, a 3-for-1 reverse stock split of its common stock, par value $0.001
per share (the "Common Stock"). Unless otherwise indicated, all share and per
share amounts relating to the Common Stock have been adjusted to give effect to
the reverse stock split.
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FORELAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
JUNE 30, 1997 DEC. 31, 1996
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................. $ 923,482 $ 2,325,079
Accounts receivable - trade............... 363,290 775,039
Inventory................................. 74,827 80,568
Prepaid expenses and other................ 6,153 18,017
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Total current assets................ 1,367,752 3,198,703
Property and equipment, at cost:
Oil and gas properties, under the
successful efforts method.............. 11,634,846 10,575,655
Other property and equipment.............. 355,909 340,476
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11,990,755 10,916,131
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion,
and amortization....................... (3,825,249) (3,504,719)
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Total property and equipment ... 8,165,506 7,411,412
Other assets................................. 154,161 150,342
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Total assets................................. $ 9,687,419 $10,760,457
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See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements.
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FORELAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
JUNE 30, 1997 DEC. 31, 1996
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..... $ 184,399 $ 479,105
Officers' salaries payable................ 293,473 285,721
Oil and gas sales payable................. 54,556 88,175
Current portion of long-term debt........ 5,180 4,844
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Total current liabilities........... 537,608 857,845
Long-term debt............................... 765,575 1,018,247
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value,
5,000,000 shares authorized.
1991 Convertible Preferred Stock,
40,000 and 40,000shares issued and
outstanding, respectively,
liquidation preference
$1.25 per share..................... 40 40
1994 Convertible Preferred Stock, 165,140
and 165,140 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively, liquidation
preference $2.00 per share......... 165 165
1995 Convertible Preferred Stock, 613,334
and 613,334 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively,
liquidation preference
$1.50 per share ..................... 613 613
1996 Convertible 6% Preferred Stock, 525
and 12.5 shares issued and outstanding,
respectively, liquidation preference
$1,000 per share plus accrued
dividends .......................... -- --
1996-4 Convertible 8% Preferred Stock, 255
and 198 shares issued and outstanding,
respectively, liquidation preference
$10,000 per share plus accrued
dividends ........................... -- --
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000
shares authorized; 7,506,310 and 7,238,177
shares issued and outstanding,
respectively........................... 7,506 7,238
Additional paid-in capital................ 32,723,443 32,629,313
Less note and stock subscriptions
receivable............................. (1,133,214) (1,094,237)
Accumulated deficit....................... (23,214,317) (22,658,767)
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Total stockholders' equity.......... 8,384,236 8,884,365
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity... $ 9,687,419 $10,760,457
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See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements.
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FORELAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
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JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
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1997 1996 1997 1996
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REVENUES:
Oil and gas sales........... $ 605,920 $ 364,055 $1,296,798 $ 664,750
Operator and well service
income................... 19,622 12,778 26,906 24,191
Other income, net........... 1,169 25 3,255 3,625
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Total revenues....... 626,711 376,858 1,326,959 692,566
EXPENSES:
Oil and gas production...... 277,778 128,884 498,835 229,891
Oil and gas exploration..... 197,970 150,173 417,583 322,981
Well service costs.......... 511 637 911 803
Dry hole and abandonment
costs.................... 3,262 -- 9,358 443,830
General and administrative.. 191,316 120,239 409,430 248,506
Shareholder-investor
services................. 46,513 300,242 129,647 308,449
Compensation - below market
options................ 16,473 -- 32,948 --
Depreciation, depletion, and
amortization............. 201,653 163,563 361,228 389,495
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Total expenses....... 935,476 863,738 1,859,940 1,943,955
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OPERATING LOSS.................. $(308,765) $ (486,880) $ (532,981) $(1,251,389)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Gain (Loss) on sale of
asset.................... (7,474) -- (7,474) --
Interest income............. 38,100 26,842 72,626 55,422
Interest expense............ (33,853) (48,847) (60,860) (122,491)
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NET LOSS ...................... $(311,992) $ (508,885) $ (528,689) $(1,318,458)
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Preferred stock dividends:
Declared.................... (26,855) -- (26,855) --
Accrued .................... (27,733) (24,933) (78,921) (24,933)
Imputed .................... (68,658) (1,099,146) (198,788) (1,099,146)
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Total preferred stock
dividend................. (123,246) (1,124,079) (304,564) (1,124,079)
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Net loss applicable to common
shareholders................ $(435,238) $(1,632,964) $ (833,253) $(2,442,537)
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NET LOSS PER COMMON
SHARE....................... $ (0.06) $ (0.33) $ (0.11) $ (0.50)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER
OF COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING................. 7,342,500 4,891,800 7,296,100 4,890,300
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See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements.
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FORELAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
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1997 1996
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Cash flow from operating activities:
Net loss....................................... $(528,689) $(1,318,458)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization...... 361,228 389,495
Dry hole, abandonment and impairment costs..... 9,358 443,830
Issuance of stock for services................. 7,031 --
Accrued note receivable interest income........ (38,978) (50,402)
Amortization of loan origination fee........... -- 6,146
Compensation - Below market options............ 32,948 --
Loss on sale of other properties............... 7,474 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable...................... 411,749 157,675
Advances to officer...................... 420 6,131
Inventory................................ 5,741 21,199
Prepaids and other....................... 7,626 59,388
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable......................... (327,989) (743,990)
Salaries payable......................... 7,752 14,128
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Net cash used in operating activities. (44,329) (1,014,858)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities.... -- 195,851
Purchase of marketable securities ............. -- (200,000)
Additions to oil and gas properties............ (1,040,991) (273,504)
Purchase of other property..................... (65,655) (213)
Proceeds from the sale of other property....... 2,050 --
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Net cash (used in) provided by
investing activities.................. (1,104,596) (277,866)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sale of stock, net............... -- 1,699,956
Receipt of note receivable for stock........... -- 3,600
Payment of long-term debt...................... (252,672) (402,029)
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Net cash provided by
financing activities................ (252,672) 1,301,527
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents.. (1,401,597) 8,803
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period.... 2,325,079 30,490
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.......... $ 923,482 $ 39,293
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest......................... $ 45,314 $ 24,263
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Non-cash investing and financing activities.... $ 36,529 $ 50,402
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See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements.
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FORELAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES:
With the Company's continuous leasing program since 1986, it has
established what management believes is one of the best property positions in
Nevada. The Company's leasing program is coordinated with prospect generation
and explorations results. As areas of interest are identified, the Company
attempts to acquire leases or other exploration rights on what preliminarily
appears to be the most promising prospect areas in order to establish a
preemptive lease position prior to generating a specific drilling prospect. As
specific prospect evaluation advances, the Company may seek leases on additional
areas or relinquish leases on areas that appear less promising, thereby reducing
leasehold costs. The Company currently has approximately 152,700 gross acres
under lease. The Company bought a working and royalty interest in the Kate
Springs 12-2 well from unaffiliated third parties. This well is located
approximately one half mile south of its Ghost Ranch field.
2. ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES, COMMON STOCK OPTIONS, AND PURCHASE WARRANTS.
During the first half of 1997, the Company issued 44,750 shares of Common
Stock to an unaffiliated individual for his fees in placing $4,475,000 of the
1996 preferred stock offerings. Additionally, during the same period, the
Company issued 1,500 shares of Common Stock to an unaffiliated company for
services associated with a market research report.
During the first half of 1997, the Company issued 6,040 shares of Common
Stock to two land lessors (3,020 shares each), together with cash, as
consideration for two oil and gas leases and surface access for shooting 3D
seismic.
During the first half of 1997, the 1996-4 Preferred Stock became
convertible into Common Stock at a rate of 15% on March 20, 1997, and 15% each
month thereafter, provided that, until September 20, 1997, no more than 20% of
the aggregate number of shares may be converted during any 30-day period.
During the first quarter of 1997 no shares of the 1996-4 Preferred Stock were
converted.
The 1996 and 1996-4 Preferred Stock are convertible into Common Stock
pursuant to a formula that provides a minimum discount of 10% to 25% of the
market price of the Common Stock. In substance, this discount represents a
dividend to the preferred holders, This dividend is recognized in the Company's
statements of operations over the period from the issuance date to the earliest
date when each series of Preferred Stock is convertible. During the first half
of 1997 the Company recognized imputed dividends of $198,788 as 60% of the 1996-
4 Preferred Stock became convertible.
The Company accrued $78,921 for dividends payable for the 12.5 shares of
the 1996 Preferred Stock and 198 shares of the 1996-4 Preferred Stock that were
outstanding on June 30, 1997. During the second quarter of 1997, holders of 57
shares of the 1996-4 Preferred Stock converted such stock into 206,273 shares of
the Company's Common Stock; additionally the Company issued 9,570 shares of
Common Stock which represented $26,855 as dividends on such converted 1996-4
Preferred Stock.
3. NOTE PAYABLE:
During the first half of 1997, the Company, made payments totaling $250,000
for repayment of its line of credit (credit agreement) at Colorado National Bank
(CNB), Denver, Colorado. In November, 1996, the Company established the line of
credit for a total of $10,000,000, with the commitment amount (the maximum
amount that can be outstanding at any one time) determined twice yearly by the
bank based on its analysis of the Company's cash flows and proved producing
reserves. CNB's initial commitment amount was for $2,000,000, of which
$1,000,000 was borrowed in 1996. Based on such outstanding loan amount, the
Company is required to make principal reduction payments of $100,000 per
quarter, commencing July 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999, $75,000 per quarter,
commencing January 1, 2000, through December 31, 2000, and $50,000 per quarter
thereafter until maturity. The Company has been prepaying principal so that as
of July 30, 1997, the outstanding principal balance was $750,000. Requirements
may vary depending on whether additional amounts are drawn on the credit
facility. This credit agreement is secured by the Company's oil producing
properties.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
The Company owed $300,310 in salaries and interest to a current officer and
director and a former officer and director at June 30, 1997. The Company also
had outstanding loans from the same individuals in the amount of $282,770 as of
such date.
During 1994, outstanding options were exercised to purchase Common Stock as
follows: Grant Steele, N. Thomas Steele, and Kenneth L. Ransom, $300,000 each,
and Bruce C. Decker, and Dennis J. Gustafson, $56,250 each. The options were
exercised by delivery of promissory notes from each individual. Pursuant to
the terms of the promissory notes, installment payments were due in September
1995, 1996, and 1997. Prior to the second installment payment due September
1996, Grant Steele, N. Thomas Steele, Kenneth L. Ransom, and Bruce C. Decker
executed employment agreements with the Company. Pursuant to the terms of those
employment agreements, the second and third installments due under the
promissory note delivered in September 1994 were each deferred for one year to
September 1997 and September 1998.
5. INCOME TAXES:
The Company has had no taxable income under federal and state tax laws due
to operating losses since its inception; therefore, no provision for income
taxes has been made. At December 31, 1996, the Company has unused net operating
loss carry-forwards of approximately $28,500,000. This carryforward expires in
varying amounts from 1999 to 2011.
6. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
During July 1997, the holders of 17 shares of the 1996-4 Preferred Stock
converted such stock into 52,792 shares of the Company's Common Stock;
additionally the Company issued 4,119 shares of Common Stock which represented
$10,680.55 as dividends on such converted 1996-4 Preferred Stock.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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OVERVIEW
This discussion should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations in the Company's
annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
Foreland Corporation was organized in June 1985 to advance an exploration
project in the Great Basin and Range geologic province in Nevada that had been
initiated by Gulf Oil Corporation. To date, the Company has funded its
exploration program principally from the sale of its equity securities. The
Company also benefits from capital provided by oil industry participants for
drilling and other exploration of certain oil prospects through joint
arrangements typical in the oil industry.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's operations during the first six months of 1997 used cash of
$44,300 when the Company reported a net loss of $528,700, due in part to non-
cash charges against the Company's revenues, including $361,200 in depreciation,
depletion, and amortization and $32,950 in compensation in below market options.
Changes in current assets and current liabilities also contributed $105,300 in
cash. Operating activities used approximately $970,500 less cash than the
corresponding period in 1996.
During the first half of 1997, investing activities used net cash of
$1,104,600, principally due to $1,041,000 used for additions to oil and gas
properties and $65,700 used for the purchase of other long term assets. The
cash required for investing activities was provided from existing cash. During
the corresponding period in 1996, investing activities used net cash of
$277,900, consisting almost entirely of cash used for additions to oil and gas
properties.
Financing activities used $252,700 during the first six months of 1997,
consisting entirely of repayment of long-term debt. During the corresponding
period in 1996, the Company received $1,699,950 in cash from the sale of equity
securities and used $402,000 for repayment of long-term debt.
The Company requires cash for general and administrative expenses, for
maintaining its properties, and for other items that are required in order for
the Company to continue, as distinguished from costs to advance its ongoing
exploration program in Nevada.
Based on July 1997 production levels and prices, the Company estimates that
it is able to meet cash requirements for fixed and recurring operating costs,
excluding any unusually expenditures. However, there can be no assurance that
production levels will not decline or that current prices for oil will not
decline, in which case the Company would require funds from external sources for
operating deficiencies. Any improved operating margins resulting from increased
production and reduced operating expenses or price increases would benefit the
Company. There can be no assurance that Eagle Springs and Ghost Ranch
development will result in material additional production or that the Company
will be able to obtain funds from other sources, in which case the Company would
be required to implement cost-cutting measures and curtail drilling and most
other exploration activity in order to continue.
As of June 30, 1997, the Company had a working capital of $830,100, as
compared to working capital of $2,180,450 for the same period in 1996.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
For the second quarter period ending June 30, 1997, oil sales increased
66.4% to $605,900 as compared to $364,100 in the same period in 1996,
attributable principally to increased production of oil from the Eagle Springs
and Ghost Ranch fields. More oil was sold from the Eagle Springs field during
this period primarily as a result of the purchase of Plains Petroleum's
interest; however, the increase in the barrels sold was offset by lower prices
received for these sales. The increase in the second quarter of 1997 was the
result of a 215.3% increase in barrels sold offset by a 23.5% decrease in price
as compared to the same period in 1996. Well service and well operator income
increased $6,800 for the second quarter of 1997, when compared to the same
period in 1996, primarily due to an increase of $14,900 in well service revenue
due to an increase in water disposal income, and a decrease of $8,100 in
operator income.
The Company's production expenses for the second quarter of 1997 increased
$148,900, or 115.5%, to $277,800, with the Eagle Springs field production
expenses increasing $81,200, of which approximately $76,600 related to the 40%
interest purchased from Plains Petroleum, and the Ghost Ranch field contributing
$34,300 in production expenses. Production expenses related to the Company's
remaining properties increased $33,400 when compared to the same period in 1996,
primarily due to $26,000 in cost associated with the plugging of the Tomera
Ranch 33-1 well.
Oil and gas exploration expenses increased $47,800 or 31.8% to $198,000 for
the second quarter of 1997 when compared to the same period in 1996. This is
primarily due to increased personnel cost of approximately $28,600, increased
lease rental cost of $6,900, and increased vehicle cost of $7,800. Dry hole,
abandonment, and impairment costs were $3,200, primarily due to late arriving
invoices received in the second quarter of 1997 but associated with the Pine 1-7
and Ghost Ranch 58-35 wells, which were plugged in the fourth quarter of 1996.
General and administrative expenses increased $71,100 to $191,300 for the
three-month period ended June 30, 1997, when compared to the same period in
1996. The primary contributors are increases of $62,700 in personnel cost and
$5,500 in supplies. Shareholder and investor services decreased $253,700 due to
a decrease in financial public relations and information dissemination within
the investment community. Depreciation, depletion, and amortization increased
for the three-month period ended June 30, 1997, by $38,100 to $201,650 primarily
as a result of increased production.
Interest income increased $11,300 to $38,100 for the second quarter 1997,
when compared to the same period in 1996, primarily as a result of cash being
invested in short-term liquid assets. Interest expense decreased $15,000 to
$33,850 primarily due to reduced interest on salaries payable and interest
charges on vendor invoices.
During the three months ended June 30, 1997, the Company, in its earnings
per share calculations of the consolidated statement of operations, calculated a
preferred stock dividend of $26,900 on preferred stock shares that were
converted to Common Stock, accrued stock dividend on outstanding preferred stock
of $27,700, and an imputed stock dividend of $68,700 as a result of
convertibility of its outstanding preferred stock into Common Stock at below-
market prices. The amounts are for earnings per share calculations, and the
imputed stock dividends are not recorded in the Company's financial statements.
Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
For the six month period ending June 30, 1997, oil sales increased 95.1% to
$1,296,800 as compared to $664,800 in the same period in 1996, attributable to
increased production from the Ghost Ranch field (approximately $427,900) and
Eagle Springs field (approximately $185,500). This increase in the first and
second quarters of 1997 was the result of both a 206.1% increase in barrels sold
offset by a 6.8% decrease in price as compared to the same six-month period in
1996. Well service and well operator income increased $5,400 for the first and
second quarter of 1997, when compared to the same period in 1996, primarily due
to a decrease of $15,700 in operator income and an increase of $18,400 in well
service revenue due to increased water disposal fees.
The Company's production expenses for the first and second quarters of 1997
increased $268,900, or 117.0%, to $498,300, with the Eagle Springs field
production expenses increasing $148,800, of which approximately $136,500 related
to the 40% interest purchased from Plains Petroleum. Additionally, the Ghost
Ranch field contributed $67,400 in production expenses. Production expenses
relating to the Company's remaining properties increased $52,600 when compared
to the same period in 1996, primarily due to $26,000 in cost associated with the
plugging of the Tomera Ranch 33-1 well.
Oil and gas exploration expenses increased $94,600, or 29.3%, to $417,600
for the first and second quarters of 1997 when compared to the same period in
1996. This is primarily due to increased personnel cost of approximately
$95,000, increased lease rental cost of $28,300, increased vehicle cost of
$17,400, and decreased geological and geophysical cost of $50,000, such decrease
attributable to a $75,000 payment received from Hugoton/Maxwell as a result of
its election not to complete a 3D seismic study. Dry hole, abandonment, and
impairment costs were $9,400, primarily due to late arriving invoices received
in the first and second quarters of 1997 but associated with the Pine 1-7 and
Ghost Ranch 58-35 wells, which were plugged in the fourth quarter of 1996. This
is a decrease of $434,500 when compared to the same period in 1996. The
majority of the first and second quarter's 1996 cost was associated with the
impairment of the undepleted book value of the North Willow 6-27 well as
required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in its statement titled
"Accounting for Long-lived Assets".
General and administrative expenses increased $160,900 to $409,400 for the
six-month period ended June 30, 1997, when compared to the same period in 1996.
The primary contributors are increases in professional fees of $53,900
associated with the audit, accounting and legal fees, which increased primarily
as a result of cost associated with the acquisition of the purchase of Plains
Petroleum's 40% interest in the Eagle Springs field and additional reporting
requirements of FAS 123, and increases of $87,100 in personnel cost and $10,600
in supplies. Shareholder and investor services decreased $178,800 due to a
decrease in financial public relations and information dissemination within the
investment community. Depreciation, depletion, and amortization decreased
$28,300 for the six-month period ended June 30, 1997, when compared to the same
six month period in 1996.
Interest income increased $17,200 to $72,600 for the first and second
quarters 1997, when compared to the same period in 1996, primarily as a result
of cash being invested in short-term liquid assets. Interest expense decreased
$61,600 to $60,900, primarily due to reduced interest on salaries payable, and
interest charges on vendor invoices.
During the six-months ended June 30, 1997, the Company, in its earnings per
shares calculations of the consolidated statement of operations, calculated a
preferred stock dividend of $26,900 on preferred stock shares that were
converted to Common Stock, an accrued stock dividend on outstanding preferred
stock of $78,900, and an imputed stock dividend of $198,800 as a result of
convertibility of its outstanding preferred stock into Common Stock at below-
market prices. The amounts are for earnings per share calculations, and the
imputed stock dividends are not recorded in the Company's financial statements.
Accounting Treatment of Certain Capitalized Costs
The Company follows the "successful efforts" method of accounting for oil
and gas producing activities. Costs to acquire mineral interest in oil and gas
properties and to drill and equip exploratory and development wells that find
proved reserves are capitalized. Cost to drill wells that do not find proved
reserves, geological and geophysical costs, and costs of carrying and retaining
unproved properties are expensed.
Included in oil and gas properties on the Company's balance sheets are
costs of wells in progress. Such costs are capitalized until a decision is made
to plug and abandon or, if the well is still being evaluated, until one year
after reaching total depth, at which time such costs are charged to expense,
even though the well may subsequently be placed into production.
During 1996, the Company was required to adopt a new accounting policy that
requires it to assess the carrying cost of long-lived assets whenever events or
changes of circumstances indicate the carrying value of long-lived assets may
not be recoverable. When the assessment for impairment of oil and gas
properties is preformed, the Company is required to compare the net carrying
value of proved oil and gas properties on a lease-by-lease basis (the lowest
level at which cash flows can be determined on a consistent basis) to the
related estimates of undiscounted future net cash flows for such properties. If
the carrying value exceeds the net cash flows, then impairment is recognized to
reduce the carrying value to the estimated fair value. As a result of the
foregoing policies, the Company expects that from time to time capitalized costs
will be charged to expense based on management's evaluation of specific wells or
properties or the disposition, through sales or conveyances of fractional
interests in connection with industry sharing arrangements, of property
interests.
As a part of the Company's evaluation of its oil and gas reserves in
connection with the preparation of its annual financial statements, the Company
completes an engineering evaluation of its properties based on current
engineering information, oil and gas prices, and production costs, which may
result in material changes in the total undiscounted net present value of the
Company's oil and gas reserves and may, therefore, result in an impairment
allowance as discussed above.
Operating Costs
Overall operating costs are a combination of costs associated with each
well and costs associated with operation of the entire field. As additional
wells are added to the production system, the field operating costs will be
spread among additional wells, lowering the impact of such costs on each well
and per barrel produced. Because of the foregoing, the Company expects that
production costs per barrel will continue to be higher than industry standards
unless and until the amount of production increases sufficiently to obtain
economies of scale and dilute the impact of high fixed operating costs. In
addition, operating costs may continue to vary materially due to the costs of
ongoing treatment or reworking of existing wells and other factors.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 2. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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On May 12, 1997, the board of directors adopted a Rights Agreement under
which preferred stock purchase rights were distributed, as a dividend, to common
stockholders of record as of July 1, 1997, at a rate of one right for each share
of the Company's Common Stock held on such record date. For a complete
description of the Rights Agreement, see the Company's current report on Form
8-K dated May 12, 1997.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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(a) Exhibits.
SEC
EXHIBIT REFERENCE
NUMBER NUMBER TITLE OF DOCUMENT LOCATION
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Item 4. Instruments Defining the Rights of Security
Holders
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4.01 4 Form of Amendment To Articles Of Incorporated
Incorporation Designating Rights, by
Privileges, And Preferences Of Series A Reference(1)
Preferred Stock
4.02 4 Form of Rights Agreement dated effective Incorporated
April 12, 1997, between Foreland by
Corporation and Atlas Stock Transfer Reference(1)
Corporation
(1) Incorporated by reference from the Company's report on Form 8-K dated May
12, 1997.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
During the quarter ended June 30, 1997, the Company filed the following
reports on Form 8-K:
DATE OF EVENT REPORTED ITEM REPORTED
May 2, 1997 Item 5. Other Events
May 12, 1997 Item 5. Other Events
May 12, 1997 Item 5. Other Events
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FORELAND CORPORATION
Dated: August 14, 1997 By: /s/ N. Thomas Steele, President
Dated: August 14, 1997 By: /s/ Don W. Treece, Controller
(Chief Financial Officer)
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