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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 1999
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from: to:
Commission file number: 019020
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 98-0115468
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
625 E. KALISTE SALOOM RD., LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70508
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (318) 232-7028
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 [ ]
As of August 13, 1999, there were 18,592,347 shares of the Registrant's
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share, outstanding.
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
INDEX
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Part I
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Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1999 and
December 31, 1998................................................................3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three-and
six-month periods ended June 30, 1999 and 1998...................................4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity....................................5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months
ended June 30, 1999 and 1998.....................................................6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.........................................7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations..............................................................10
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative disclosures about market risk.........................14
Part II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings..................................................................14
Item 4. Submission of matters to a vote of security holders................................15
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...................................................15
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(amounts in thousands)
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June 30, December 31,
ASSETS 1999 1998
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Current Assets:
Cash $ 767 $ 1,081
Accounts Receivable 1,278 1,016
Other Current Assets 103 177
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Total Current Assets 2,148 2,274
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Oil and Gas Properties
Oil and Gas Properties, Full Cost Method 47,422 42,755
Unevaluated Oil and Gas Properties 5,449 5,747
Accumulated Depreciation,
Depletion and Amortization (33,033) (31,079)
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Net Oil and Gas Properties 19,838 17,423
Plugging and Abandonment Escrow 155 221
Other Assets 370 148
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$ 22,511 $ 20,066
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable & Accrued Liabilities $ 3,765 $ 2,330
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt 2,935 2,400
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Total Current Liabilities 6,700 4,730
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Accounts Payable to be Refinanced 449 --
Long-term Debt 2,550 1,300
Other Liabilities 700 700
Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock 19 19
Paid-in Capital 43,829 43,795
Accumulated Deficit (31,736) (30,478)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 12,112 13,336
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$ 22,511 $ 20,066
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Revenues:
Oil and Gas Sales $ 1,521 $ 524 $ 2,738 $ 1,107
Interest Income 20 61 40 128
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1,541 585 2,778 1,235
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Expenses:
Lease Operating Expenses 567 160 975 396
Production Taxes 93 11 157 60
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 1,126 745 2,012 1,355
General and Administrative 428 326 711 596
Interest Expense 122 5 191 5
Foreign Exchange (Gain)/Loss -- (343) (10) (171)
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Loss from Operations (795) (319) (1,258) (1,006)
Income Tax Expense -- 9 -- 9
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Net Loss $ (795) $ (328) $ (1,258) $ (1,015)
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Earnings Per Common Share
Basic (.03) (.03) (.06) (.09)
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Diluted (.03) (.03) (.06) (.09)
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Average shares outstanding 18,551,358 11,002,346 18,554,391 11,002,346
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Average shares outstanding assuming dilution 18,551,358 11,002,346 18,554,391 11,002,346
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
(amounts in thousands)
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Total
Common Paid-In Retained Stockholders'
Stock Capital Deficit Equity
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December 31, 1998 $ 19 $ 43,795 $(30,478) $ 13,336
Options Exercised -- 34 -- 34
Net Loss -- -- (1,258) (1,258)
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June 30, 1999 $ 19 $ 43,829 $(31,736) $ 12,112
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(amounts in thousands)
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Six Months Ended
June 30,
1999 1998
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net (Loss) $(1,258) $(1,015)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 2,012 1,355
Changes in Working Capital Accounts:
Accounts Receivable (262) (18)
Other Current Assets 168
Accounts Payable & Accrued Liabilities 1,435 (246)
Loan Receivable (1,637)
Plugging and Abandonment Escrow 66 472
Other (374) (64)
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Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Operating Activities 1,787 (1,153)
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Cash flows from Investing Activities:
Investment in Oil and Gas Properties (4,793) (1,060)
Sale of Oil and Gas Properties 424
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Net Cash (Used in) Investing Activities (4,369) (1,060)
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from Borrowings 2,399 3
Repayment of Debt (165) --
Options Exercised 34 --
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 2,268 3
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash (314) (2,210)
Cash Balance Beginning of Period 1,081 3,980
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Cash Balance End of Period $ 767 $ 1,770
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 68 $ 5
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -
The consolidated financial statements of PetroQuest Energy, Inc. (the
"Company") at June 30, 1999 and for the three- and six- month periods then ended
are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial position and operating results for the interim
period. The financial statements reflect the results of the Company and its
predecessor entity, Optima Petroleum Corporation ("Optima"), for all periods
presented. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with
management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations, contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1998. The results of operations for the three- and six- month
periods ended June 30, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of future financial
results. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to
current period presentation.
NOTE 2 - MERGER OF OPTIMA (U.S.) ENERGY CORPORATION -
On September 1, 1998, the Company completed its transaction to merge
its wholly owned subsidiary Optima Energy (U.S.) Corporation with American
Explorer, L.L.C. (American). Concurrent with the transaction, the Company became
a Delaware corporation and converted each share of Optima no par value common
stock into one share of the Company's $.001 par value common stock and changed
its name from Optima Petroleum Corporation to PetroQuest Energy, Inc. American
conducted oil and natural gas exploration activities in the Gulf Coast Region.
Under the terms of the transaction, American merged with the Company in
exchange for 7,335,001 shares of the Company's common stock, issued to the three
former members of American, representing about 40% of the post acquisition
shares outstanding. Additionally, the Company issued 1,667,001 contingent stock
rights exchangeable for common shares should the market share price of the
Company's common stock exceed $5 per share for 20 consecutive trading days
during the three year term of the rights. The rights terminate on September 1,
2001.
The transaction was treated as a purchase for accounting purposes. No
value was assigned to the contingent stock rights. The purchase price of
approximately $10.6 million was allocated to the assets and liabilities based on
estimated fair value.
The operating results of American have been consolidated in the
Company's statement of operations since September 1, 1998. The following
summarized unaudited income statement data reflects the impact the transaction
would have had on the Company's results of operations for the six-months ended
June 30, 1998 had the transaction occurred January 1, 1998.
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Proforma Results for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 1998
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Revenues $ 4,422
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Net Loss $ (1,514)
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Loss per common share:
Basic (0.08)
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Diluted (0.08)
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NOTE 3 - EARNINGS PER SHARE -
Basic net income per share of common stock was calculated by dividing
net income applicable to common stock by the weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding during the periods. For both periods, options of 18,017 and
21,391 shares for the three and six month period, respectively, were excluded
from the computation of diluted loss per share because they were antidilutive.
The contingent stock rights assigned in connection with the merger are excluded
from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.
NOTE 4 - LONG-TERM DEBT -
In April 1999, the Company's borrowing base was redetermined and set at
$3,350,000. It reduced $150,000 on May 1, 1999 and June 1, 1999. Beginning July
1, 1999 and continuing on the first day of each month thereafter, the borrowing
base shall be reduced by $250,000. The next redetermination is scheduled for
September 1, 1999. Interest under the loan is payable monthly at prime plus 1/2%
(8 1/4% at June 30, 1999).
On April 21, 1999, the Company entered into a loan agreement for
non-recourse financing to fund completion, flow line and facility costs of its
High Island Block 494 property. The property is security for the loan. Interest
is payable at 12% and the lender receives a 2 1/2% overriding royalty interest
in the property. For the first three production months, all of the cash flow
from the property will be dedicated to payment of principal and interest on the
loan. Subsequently, 85% of the cash flow from the property (assuming certain
production levels) will be dedicated to debt service. The well began producing
during the first part of July 1999. At June 30, 1999, $449,446 of vendor
payables related to the completion, flow line, and facilities of the well at
High Island 494 are classified as long-term since they were subsequently funded
through this facility.
NOTE 5 - NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS -
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." The Statement establishes accounting and
reporting standards that require every derivative instrument (including certain
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) to be recorded in the
balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. SFAS
No. 133 is effective for the company during the first quarter of the fiscal year
2001.
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Because the Company does not currently use derivative instruments, the
adoption of SFAS No. 133 will not impact the Company's financial statements.
NOTE 6 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS -
In conjunction with the merger discussed at Note 2, the employees and
consultants of Optima were terminated. American had no employees. It was managed
and its properties (and certain of Optima's properties) were operated by
American Explorer, Inc. (AEI), a corporation owned by two officers of the
Company and former members of American. From September 1, 1998 through December
31, 1998, the Company's properties were operated by AEI and certain management
functions were performed by AEI. The officers of AEI are also the officers of
the Company. AEI charged the Company a management fee to cover its costs of
services for the Company ($600,000 for the four months ended December 31, 1998).
At December 31, 1998, the Company owed AEI approximately $1,053,000, which is
included in Accounts Payable. Effective January 1, 1999, the Company assumed the
operating and management functions from AEI, whose employees became employees of
the Company.
NOTE 7 - PRIVATE PLACEMENT -
On August 3, 1999 the Company received the initial funding of a
private placement of 5 million units at a purchase price of $1.00 per unit for a
total consideration of $5,000,000 before fees and expenses. Of the total
consideration, $4,000,000 has been received with the remaining funds expected to
be received within the next two weeks. The proceeds from the private placement
will be used for drilling and exploration costs, delay rentals on oil and gas
leases and working capital and general corporate purposes.
Each unit sold in the private placement consists of one share
of the Company's common stock and one warrant exercisable to purchase one-half a
share of the Company's common stock. Each warrant is exercisable at any time
through the fourth year after issuance to purchase one-half of a share of the
Company's common stock at a per share purchase price of $1.25.
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
PetroQuest Energy, Inc. is an independent oil and gas company engaged
in the development, exploration, acquisition and operation of oil and gas
properties onshore and offshore in the Gulf Coast Region. The Company and its
predecessors have been active in this area since 1986, which gives the Company
extensive geophysical, technical and operational expertise in this area. The
Company's business strategy is to increase production, cash flow and reserves
through exploration, development and acquisition of properties located in the
Gulf Coast Region.
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MERGER OF OPTIMA (U.S.) ENERGY CORPORATION -
On September 1, 1998, the Company completed the transaction to merge
its wholly owned subsidiary Optima Energy (U.S.) Corporation with American
Explorer, L.L.C. (American). Concurrent with the transaction, the Company became
a Delaware corporation and converted each share of Optima no par value common
stock into one share of the Company's $.001 par value common stock and changed
its name from Optima Petroleum Corporation to PetroQuest Energy, Inc. American
conducted oil and natural gas exploration activities in the Gulf Coast Region.
Under the terms of the transaction, American merged with the Company in
exchange for 7,335,001 shares of the Company's common stock, issued to the three
former members of American, representing about 40% of the post acquisition
shares outstanding. Additionally, the Company issued 1,667,001 contingent stock
rights exchangeable for common shares should the market share price of the
Company's common stock exceed $5 per share for 20 consecutive trading days
during the three year term of the rights. The rights terminate on September 1,
2001.
The transaction was treated as a purchase for accounting purposes. No
value was assigned to the contingent stock rights. The purchase price of
approximately $10.6 million was allocated to the assets and liabilities based on
estimated fair value. The purchase price allocation is preliminary and subject
to final review. The operating results of American have been consolidated in the
Company's statement of operations since September 1, 1998.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain operating information with
respect to the oil and gas operations of the Company for the three- and six-
month periods ended June 30, 1999 and 1998.
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Production:
Oil (Bbls) 19,629 20,438 42,394 42,730
Gas (Mcf) 560,209 111,057 1,070,304 213,164
Total Production (Mcfe) 677,983 233,685 1,324,668 469,544
Sales:
Total oil sales $ 322,211 $ 261,125 $ 560,188 $ 590,615
Total gas sales 1,190,820 263,500 2,150,274 516,768
Average sales prices:
Oil (per Bbl) $ 16.42 $ 12.78 $ 13.21 $ 13.82
Gas (per Mcf) 2.13 2.37 2.01 2.42
Per Mcfe 2.23 2.25 2.05 2.36
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The net loss totaled $795,000 and $328,000 for the quarters ended June
30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 1999
was $1,258,000 as compared to net loss of $1,015,000 for the first six months of
1998.The increase in the loss for the second quarter is due primarily to the
exchange gain recognized in 1998. There was little Canadian activity in 1999,
resulting in nominal exchange activity.
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On a thousand cubic feet equivalent (Mcfe) basis, second quarter 1999
production volumes increased 190% over second quarter 1998 production volumes.
For the six months ended 1999, the increase was 182%. This is due to the merger
with American and the addition of the CL&F #12 in the Turtle Bayou Field. The
CL&F #12 discovery occurred in the fourth quarter of 1998 and commenced
production in December 1998. The properties previously owned by American
produced 352,000 Mcfe and 693,000 Mcfe for the three months and six months ended
June 30, 1999, respectively. The CL&F #12 produced 100,000 Mcfe and 207,000 Mcfe
for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 1999, respectively.
Oil and gas sales during the second quarter of 1999 increased 190% to
$1,521,000, as compared to second quarter 1998 revenues of $524,000. For the
first six months of 1999, oil and gas sales increased 147% to $2,738,000,
compared to oil and gas revenues of $1,107,000 during the 1998 period. These
increases were caused by the production increases discussed above. Stated on a
Mcfe basis, unit prices received during the second quarter and the first six
months of 1999 were 1% and 13% lower, respectively, than the prices received
during the comparable 1998 period.
Lease operating expenses for the second quarter of 1999 increased to
$567,000 from $160,000 during the second quarter of 1998 due primarily to the
American merger and the addition of the related properties. Operating expenses
for the six months ended June 30, 1999 increased to $975,000 from $396,000
during the six months ended June 30, 1998. On a Mcfe basis, operating expenses
for the second quarter increased from $.68 per Mcfe in 1998 to $.84 in 1999 and
decreased from $.84 per Mcfe in 1998 to $.74 in 1999 for the first six months.
General and administrative expenses during the second quarter of 1999
totaled $428,000 as compared to expenses of $326,000 during the 1998 quarter.
Not included in the 1999 amount is $225,000 which was capitalized as related
directly to the acquisition, exploration and development effort. Total general
and administrative costs increased in 1999 due to the additional staffing levels
related to the generation and operation of properties. General and
Administrative expenses increased for the six months ended June 30, 1999
compared to 1998 for the same reason. The 1999 amount was $1,309,000 (including
$598,000 capitalized), compared to $596,000 in 1998.
Interest expense increased due to the addition of the debt associated
with the American merger and the addition of the non-recourse financing
associated with the completion, flow line and facility cost of High Island Block
494 property.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A") expense for the six
months ended June 30, 1999 increased 49% from the 1998 period. This resulted
from the additions to property cost on the balance sheet for the American
properties. On a Mcfe basis, which reflects the changes in production, the DD&A
rate for the first six months of 1999 was $1.52 per Mcfe compared to $2.88 per
Mcfe for the same period in 1998. For the second quarter of 1999, DD&A per Mcfe
was $1.66 compared to $3.18 for the comparable period in 1998.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Working Capital and Cash Flow. Working capital (before considering the
current portion of debt) decreased from $0.1 million deficit at December 31,
1998 to a deficit of $1.6 million at June 30,
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1999. This was caused primarily by funds expended for principal payments on debt
and oil and gas properties.
The Company has borrowed the maximum amount under its reducing
revolving line of credit. The borrowing base of this facility is set to be
redetermined on September 1, 1999. Currently, the line will reduce $250,000 per
month. The next redetermination is scheduled for September 1, 1999. Interest
under the loan is payable monthly at prime plus 1/2% (8 1/4% at June 30, 1999).
On April 21, 1999, the Company entered into a loan agreement for
non-recourse financing to fund completion, flow line and facility costs of its
High Island Block 494 property. Interest is payable at 12% and the lender
receives a 2 1/2% overriding royalty interest in the property which is security
for the loan. For the first three production months, all of the cash flow from
the property will be dedicated to payment of principal and interest on the loan.
Subsequently, 85% of the cash flow from the property (assuming certain
production levels) will be dedicated to debt service. The well began producing
during the first part of July 1999. At June 30, 1999, $449,446 of vendor
payables related to the completion, flow line, and facilities of the well at
High Island 494 are classified as long-term since they were subsequently funded
through this facility.
For the first six months of 1999, net cash flow from operations before
working capital changes increased from $340,000 in 1998 to $754,000 in 1999.
This was the result of the addition of the American properties and the CL&F #12
discovery in the Turtle Bayou Field.
In early August, the Company completed a private placement of 5 million
units at a purchase price of $1.00 per unit for a total consideration of
$5,000,000 before fees and expenses. Of the total consideration, $4,000,000 has
been received with the remaining funds expected to be received before the end of
August. The proceeds from the private placement will be used for drilling and
exploration costs, delay rentals on oil and gas leases, and working capital and
general corporate purposes. Each unit sold in the private placement consists of
one share of the Company's common stock and one warrant exercisable to purchase
one-half a share of the Company's common stock. Each warrant is exercisable at
any time through the fourth year after issuance to purchase one-half of a share
of the Company's common stock at a per share purchase price of $1.25.
Management believes the funds received from the private placement will
be sufficient in the near term to fund exploration activities, operations and
debt service. Future activities will depend on the success of current
exploration and potential additional financing which may be obtained including
the sale of additional equity and debt securities and additional bank financing.
There can be no assurances that such additional financing will be available on
acceptable terms, if at all.
Year 2000 Compliance. During 1998, the Company's executive management
and Board of Directors implemented a program to identify, evaluate and address
the Company's Year 2000 ("Y2K") risks to ensure that all its Information
Technology ("IT") Systems and Non-IT Systems will be able to process dates from
and after January 1, 2000 without critical systems failure. In addition to
evaluating its own systems, the Company will also assess the Y2K risks
associated with its significant customers and suppliers.
The Company is currently evaluating its IT Systems for Y2K compliance.
As part of this evaluation, the Company has contracted third-party consultants
to assist in the identification and
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replacement of non-compliant IT Systems. During 1998, the Company began
modification of IT Systems for Y2K compliance. The modifications are planned to
be completed in the third quarter of 1999.
The Non-IT Systems are currently being assessed to determine which
systems would be affected by Y2K issues. Once assessment is complete, any
necessary replacements or modifications will be performed. Management believes
that any Non-IT issues are minor and will be corrected by third quarter of 1999.
The assessment of third parties has the primary purpose of determining
any disruptions in operations due to non-compliance by an outside organization.
This was determined by contacting the Company's suppliers and customers to
determine their level of Y2K compliance and the steps they are taking towards
compliance. These assessment and corrective measures are scheduled for
completion during the third quarter of 1999.
Total costs incurred to-date and estimated remaining costs for
consultants software and hardware applications for Y2K compliance are
approximately $35,000. The Company does not separately account for the internal
costs incurred for its Y2K Compliance efforts. The costs of these projects and
the dates on which the Company plans to complete modifications and replacements
are based on managements' best estimates, the estimates of third-party
specialists assisting the Company, the modification plans of third-parties and
other factors. There can be no guarantee that these estimates will be achieved
and actual results could differ materially from those plans.
Based on preliminary risk assessments, the Company believes the most
likely Y2K related failure would be a temporary disruption in certain materials
and services provided by third-parties, which would not be expected to have a
material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of
operations. If during its assessment it is determined that Y2K related failure
would have a material adverse effect on the Company, contingency plans will be
developed. There can be no assurance that the Company will not be materially
adversely affected by Y2K problems.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Report includes certain statements that may be deemed to be
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included
in this Report that address activities, events or developments that the Company
expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including
drilling of wells, reserve estimates, future production of oil and gas, future
cash flows and other such matters are forward-looking statements. These
statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in
light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current
conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are
appropriate under the circumstances. Such forward-looking statements are subject
to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the
control of the Company, which could cause actual results to differ materially
from those currently anticipated. These factors include, without limitation, the
numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proven oil and gas
reserves and in projecting future rates of production and timing of development
expenditures which may vary significantly from reserves and production
estimates; the results of exploratory and developmental drilling; operating
hazards attendant to the oil and gas business, including downhole drilling and
completion risks that are generally not recoverable
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from third parties or insurance; actions or inactions of third-party operators
of the Company's properties; lease and rig availability; the successful
identification, acquisition and development of properties; changes in the price
received for oil and/or gas which may effect results of operations and cash
flows; the demand for and supply of gas and oil; the weather; pipeline capacity;
general economic conditions; governmental regulation; changes in interest rates;
the Company's ability to find and retain skilled personnel; labor relations;
Year 2000 compliance by the Company and third parties; competitors of the
Company having greater resources than those of the Company; or other
unanticipated external developments materially impacting the Company's
operational and financial performance. Readers are cautioned that any such
statements are not guarantees of future performance and the Company can give no
assurances that actual results or developments will not differ materially from
those projected in the forward-looking statements. Stockholders, potential
investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in
evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made
herein are only made as of the date of this Report and the Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect
subsequent events or circumstances.
Item 3. DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISKS
The Company's indebtedness under its line of credit is variable
rate financing. The Company believes that its exposure to market risk relating
to interest rate risk is not material. The Company believes that its business
operations are not exposed to market risks relating to foreign currency exchange
risk or equity price risk.
Price Risk
The Company's revenues are derived from the sale of its crude oil
and- natural gas production. Based on projected annual sales volumes for the
remaining six months of 1999, a 10% decline in the prices the Company receives
for its crude oil and natural gas production would have an approximate $450,000
impact on the Company's revenues.
PART II
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On July 12, 1999, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth
Circuit rendering its decision affirming in part and reversing in
part the decision of the United States District Court for the
Western District of Louisiana (Lake Charles Division) in the
matter Amoco Production Company v. The Meridian Resource &
Exploration company, No. 98-30724, which involves the Company's
Southwest Holmwood Prospect, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The
Company holds a beneficial four-percent (4%) working interest in
the prospect by virtue of a participation agreement with the
defendant. Proceeding in the trial court (instituted on July 11,
1996), resulted in judgement against the defendant dissolving the
oil and gas lease and the associated joint exploration agreement.
The trial judge further terminated the defendant's interest in two
wells effective July 26, 1996, and awarded post-termination
production revenues to the plaintiff. The Fifth Circuit Court of
Appeals
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disallowed plaintiff's legal interest claim, but otherwise
affirmed the judgement of the trial court. Since the eventual
outcome of the litigation is indeterminable, the Company has
recorded 100% of the cumulative net operating income to date
aggregating to $700,000 in other liabilities in its consolidated
financial statements.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
On May 25, 1999, an annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company was held.
The holders of 13,007,733 shares of Common Stock were present in person or
represented by proxy at the meeting. At the meeting, the stockholders took the
following actions:
(a) Election of Directors
The Stockholders elected the following persons to serve as directors of
the Company until the next annual meeting of stockholders, or until
their successors are duly elected and qualified:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF NUMBER OF
NAME VOTES FOR VOTES WITHHELD
-------------------- ---------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
William C. Leuschner 12,618,671 398,062
Charles T. Goodson 13,002,753 4,980
Alfred J. Thomas, II 13,001,525 6,208
Ralph J. Daigle 13,002,725 5,008
Robert R. Brooksher 13,003,553 4,108
Robert R. Hodgkinson 12,618,622 389,111
Daniel G. Fournerat 13,000,553 7,180
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Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
27.1 Financial data schedule
(b) Reports of Form 8-K:
The Company filed a Form 8-K on August 9, 1999, reporting that
initial funding of a private placement of 5 million units at a
purchase price of $1.00 per unit for a total consideration of
$5,000,000 before fees and expenses. $4,000,000 of the total
consideration has been received with the remaining funds
expected to be received within the next two weeks. The
proceeds from the private placement will be used for drilling
and exploration costs, delay rentals on oil and gas leases and
working capital and general corporate purposes.
Each unit sold in the private placement consists of one share
of the Company's common stock and one warrant exercisable to
purchase one-half a share of the Company's common stock. Each
warrant is exercisable at any time through the fourth year
after
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issuance to purchase one-half of a share of the Company's
common stock at a per share purchase price of $1.25. In
addition, the Company has agreed to file a registration
statement covering the resale of the Company's common stock
underlying the units and the shares of Company common stock
issuable on exercise of the warrants within 60 days after the
closing of the private placement. The securities offered
pursuant to the private placement will not be or have not been
registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or
sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable
exemption from registration requirements.
The Company filed a Form 8-K on May 7, 1999, reporting that
effective on the close of business, Wednesday, May 5, 1999,
the securities of the Company ceased trading on the NASDAQ
Stock Market. The delisting was a result of the Company's
failure to satisfy the revised listing and maintenance
standards as contained in SEC Release No. 34-38961 (August 22,
1997), which included a minimum bid price of $1.00 for the
stock. The Company's stock was immediately eligible to trade
on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol PQUE, subject to
the applicable rules. The Company's listing on the Toronto
Stock Exchange was not affected and the Company's stock will
continue to trade on that exchange under the symbol PQU.
SIGNATURE
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.
PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
Date: August 16, 1999 By: /s/ ROBERT R. BROOKSHER
-----------------------------------
Robert R. Brooksher
Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary
(Authorized Officer and Principal
Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
- ------- -----------
27 Financial Data Schedule
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<ARTICLE> 5
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-START> APR-01-1999
<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-1999
<CASH> 767,000
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 1,278,000
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 0
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 2,148,000
<PP&E> 52,871,000
<DEPRECIATION> 33,033,000
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 22,511,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 6,700,000
<BONDS> 3,699,000
0
0
<COMMON> 19,000
<OTHER-SE> 12,093,000
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 22,511,000
<SALES> 2,738,000
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 2,778,000
<CGS> 0
<TOTAL-COSTS> 975,000
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 2,890,000
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 191,000
<INCOME-PRETAX> (1,258,000)
<INCOME-TAX> 0
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (1,258,000)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (1,258,000)
<EPS-BASIC> (0.06)
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.06)
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