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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from ______ to _______
Commission File No. 0-21702
MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
ALABAMA 63-1081013
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
115 SOUTH DEARBORN STREET
MOBILE, ALABAMA 36602
(Address of principal executive offices)
(334) 432-7540
(Issuer's telephone number)
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year,
If Changed Since Last Report)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of Exchange Act 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 [ ]
Number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Common stock, $.02 par value
4,472,360 shares as of July 31, 1997
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one)
Yes [ ] No [X]
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
INDEX
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PART I. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets-
June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 ......................... 1
Consolidated Statements of Operations-
Six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 ..................... 2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows-
Six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 ..................... 3
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ..................... 4
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
or Plan of Operation ................................19
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security Holders.....................................27
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8K ......................28
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PART I- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)
JUNE 30 DECEMBER 31
1997 1996
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
CASH $ 3,183,589 $ 556,026
NOTES AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE-TRADE 2,097,452 1,129,417
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 311,502 58,137
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 5,592,543 1,743,580
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
NOTES RECEIVABLE-STOCKHOLDER 162,529 159,215
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162,529 159,215
PROPERTY (AT COST)
OIL AND GAS (SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS METHOD) 52,267,950 16,252,576
FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND OTHER 709,746 354,603
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52,977,696 16,607,179
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION AND DEPLETION (6,385,987) (5,332,517)
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46,591,709 11,274,662
OTHER ASSETS 32,193 7,523
TOTAL ASSETS $ 52,378,974 $ 13,184,980
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
CURRENT MATURITY OF LONG-TERM DEBT $ 251,604 $ 554,601
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 1,516,011 402,796
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES 151,295 --
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,918,910 957,397
LONG-TERM DEBT 7,842,394 5,158,477
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 7,469,443 610,785
REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK -- 421,179
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
PREFERRED STOCK, $0.02 PAR, 5,000,000 AUTHORIZED
WITH 1,666,667 DESIGNATED SERIES A, NONE-OTHER ISSUED --
CUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE SERIES A 8% PREFERRED STOCK, $6.00 STATED VALUE, 1,666,667
DESIGNATED, 1,666,667 AND 166,667 SHARES ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING AT JUNE 30, 1997 AND
DECEMBER 31, 1996, RESPECTIVELY. $10,000,000 AGGREGATE LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE 10,000,000 1,000,000
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK SERIES B, $7.50 STATED VALUE, 266,667 SHARES ISSUED AND
OUTSTANDING AT JUNE 30, 1997, $2,000,000 AGGREGATE LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE 3,627,000 --
COMMON STOCK, $.02 PAR VALUE, 10,000,000 AUTHORIZED, 4,472,360 AND 1,880,917 SHARES
ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING AT JUNE 30, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996, RESPECTIVELY 89,455 37,618
PAID-IN-CAPITAL 22,718,023 6,049,442
LESS REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK -- (421,179)
UNEARNED STOCK COMPENSATION (270,000) --
DEFICIT (948,211) (560,699)
LESS COST OF TREASURY STOCK; 21,773 SHARES AT JUNE 30, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996 (68,040) (68,040)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 35,148,227 6,037,142
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 52,378,974 $ 13,184,980
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See accompanying notes
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
UNAUDITED
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30 JUNE 30 JUNE 30 JUNE 30
1997 1996 1997 1996
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REVENUE
OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION AND PLANT INCOME $ 1,818,251 $1,066,862 $ 3,694,098 $2,083,138
INTEREST 2,851 2,769 7,590 6,190
OTHER 26,439 305,215 47,231 332,117
WELL OPERATING INCOME 146,234 -- 200,002 --
GAIN ON SALE OF PROPERTY 3,867 34,783 3,867 37,814
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TOTAL REVENUE 1,997,642 1,409,629 3,952,788 2,459,259
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COSTS AND EXPENSES
WELL OPERATING $ 824,272 $ 367,772 $ 1,516,683 $ 771,570
EXPLORATION EXPENSES 110,986 -- 115,191 --
DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION AND
AMORTIZATION 575,772 269,815 1,054,817 539,630
ABANDONMENT 54,381 91,535 235,719 91,535
INTEREST 123,868 126,816 259,743 246,990
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 531,846 169,616 953,700 340,887
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TOTAL EXPENSES 2,221,125 1,025,554 4,135,853 1,990,612
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (223,483) 384,075 (183,065) 468,647
INCOME TAXES -- -- -- --
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NET INCOME (LOSS) (223,483) 384,075 (183,065) 468,647
DIVIDENDS TO PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS 141,556 -- 204,445 --
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NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS ($ 365,039) $ 384,075 ($ 387,510) $ 468,647
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AVERAGE COMMON AND COMMON
EQUIVALENT SHARES OUTSTANDING 2,553,791 1,318,917 2,321,088 1,318,917
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON
AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE ($ 0.14) $ 0.29 ($ 0.17) $ 0.36
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See accompanying notes.
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED
UNAUDITED
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1997 1996
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
NET INCOME ($ 183,065) $ 468,647
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME
TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
DEPLETION, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 1,054,817 539,630
CHANGES IN CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES EXCLUDING
EFFECTS OF BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS:
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 55,262 381,788
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 220,931 (565,311)
GAIN ON SALE OF PROPERTIES -- (37,814)
OTHER CHARGES (CREDITS) (91,498) (507)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,056,447 786,433
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF PROPERTIES 1,445,890 40,000
ADDITIONS TO OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES (1,378,298) (690,687)
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT (29,704) (1,827)
ACQUISITION OF BISON ENERGY CORPORATION, NET OF
CASH ACQUIRED OF $994,367 (7,139,914) --
ACQUISITION OF SHORE OIL COMPANY, NET OF
CASH ACQUIRED OF $2,057,467 (514,299) --
FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND OTHER ASSETS (24,412) (4,507)
PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF REAL ESTATE -- 75,000
RECEIPTS FROM (ADVANCES TO) STOCKHOLDER (3,314) (3,314)
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (7,644,051) (585,335)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
PROCEEDS FROM COMMON STOCK ISSUED 143,692 --
PROCEEDS FROM PREFERRED STOCK ISSUED 9,000,000 --
PROCEEDS FROM DEBT ISSUED 664,702 483,766
PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS ON DEBT (388,782) (204,393)
PURCHASE OF STOCK FOR TREASURY -- (68,040)
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS (204,445) --
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 9,215,167 211,333
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 2,627,563 412,431
CASH- BEGINNING 556,026 80,791
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CASH- ENDING $ 3,183,589 $ 493,222
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
INTEREST PAID IN CASH $ 259,743 $ 246,990
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COMMON STOCK ISSUED IN ACQUISITION OF
BISON ENERGY CORPORATION $ 3,330,559 --
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COMMON STOCK ISSUED IN ACQUISITION OF
SHORE OIL COMPANY $ 12,976,164 --
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PREFERRED STOCK-SERIES B ISSUED IN ACQUISITION OF
SHORE OIL COMPANY $ 3,627,000 --
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DEBT ASSUMED IN ACQUISITION OF SHORE OIL COMPANY $ 2,105,000 --
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See accompanying notes.
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(1) ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
Middle Bay Oil Company, Inc. (the Company), was incorporated under the laws
of the State of Alabama on November 30, 1992. The Company and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the Company) are engaged in the
acquisition, development and production of oil and gas in the contiguous United
States.
Basis of Presentation
In management's opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements
contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments)
necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of the Company
as of June 30, 1997 and the consolidated results of operations and consolidated
cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have not been audited by
an independent accountant. Certain information and disclosures normally
included in annual audited financial statements prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted, although the
Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading. These consolidated financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements and notes thereto
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended
December 31, 1996.
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(Continued)
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany accounts and
transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Statements of Cash Flows
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company classifies all
cash investments with original maturities of three months or less as cash.
Accounts Receivable
The Company sells crude oil and natural gas to various customers. In
addition, the Company participates with other parties in the operation of crude
oil and natural gas wells. Substantially all of the Company's accounts
receivable are due from either purchasers of crude oil and natural gas or
participants in crude oil and natural gas wells for which the Company serves as
the operator. Generally, operators of crude oil and natural gas properties
have the right to offset future revenues against unpaid charges related to
operated wells. Crude oil and natural gas sales are generally unsecured.
Properties
The Company follows the "successful efforts" method of accounting for its oil
and gas properties. Under the successful efforts method, costs of acquiring
undeveloped oil and gas leasehold acreage, including lease bonuses, brokers'
fees and other related costs are capitalized. Provisions for impairment of
undeveloped oil and gas leases are based on periodic evaluations. Annual lease
rentals and exploration expenses, including geological and geophysical expenses
and exploratory dry hole costs, are charged against income as incurred. Costs
of drilling and equipping productive wells, including developmental dry holes
and related production facilities are capitalized.
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(Continued)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Properties (continued)
Depletion, depreciation and amortization of capitalized costs are computed
separately for each property based on the unit-of-production method using only
proved oil and gas reserves. In arriving at such rates, commercially
recoverable reserves have been estimated by an independent petroleum
engineering firm. If the capitalized costs of total proved properties exceed
the sum of undiscounted estimated future net revenues before income taxes from
total proved reserves (determined on a field-by-field basis), such excess is
charged to expense in the period in which it occurs and is not reinstated.
With respect to normal dispositions, the cost of properties retired or
otherwise disposed of, and the applicable accumulated depreciation, depletion
and amortization are removed from the accounts, and the resulting profit or
loss, if any, is reflected in current operations.
Site Restoration, Dismantlement & Abandonment Costs
Site restoration, dismantlement and abandonment costs (P&A costs) include
costs associated with dismantling and disposing of the facilities and equipment
required to operate a well and restoring the well site to specified conditions.
The Company develops specific estimates of its P&A costs based on consultations
with its engineers and reevaluates such estimates annually. Estimated future
P&A costs are accrued on a unit-of-production method based on proved reserves.
As of June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, the P&A costs accrued were
immaterial.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121 "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long- Lived Assets to be Disposed of"
(SFAS #121) was issued in March 1995 and was adopted by the Company in the
fourth quarter of 1996. This statement requires that long-lived assets be
reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. This review consists
of a comparison of the carrying value of the asset
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(Continued)
(1) ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (continued)
with the asset's expected future undiscounted cash flows without interest
costs. The asset's expected future undiscounted cash flows are determined by
Lee Keeling & Associates (Keeling), an independent engineering firm. To
determine the expected future cash flows of each property, Keeling estimated
each property's oil and gas reserves, relied on certain information supplied by
the Company regarding the oil and gas reserves, applied certain assumptions
regarding price and cost escalations, and applied certain discount factors for
risk, location, type of ownership interest, category of reserves, operational
characteristics, and other factors.
Estimates of expected future cash flows are to represent management's best
estimate based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections. If
the expected future cash flows exceed the carrying value of the asset, no
impairment is recognized. If the carrying value of the asset exceeds the
expected future cash flows, an impairment exists and is measured by the excess
of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of the asset. Any
impairment provisions recognized in accordance with SFAS #121 are permanent and
may not be restored in the future.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on the accelerated
method over the appropriate life of the property.
Income Taxes
The Company provides for income taxes using the asset and liability method
under which deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of
"temporary differences" by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to
future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts
and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred
taxes of a change in tax laws or tax rates is recognized in income in the
period that includes the enactment date.
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(1) ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Stock-based Compensation
In October 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," which establishes financial
accounting and reporting standards for stock-based compensation plans.
Effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1996, the statement
provides the option to continue under the accounting provisions of APB Opinion
25, while requiring pro forma footnote disclosures of the effects on net income
and earnings per share, calculated as if the new method had been implemented.
The Company has adopted the financial reporting provisions of SFAS No. 123 for
1996, but will continue under the accounting provisions of APB Opinion 25.
Under APB 25, if the exercise price of an employee's stock options equals or
exceeds the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no
compensation expense is recognized.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Primary earnings (loss) per share equals net earnings (loss) divided by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Shares
issuable upon exercise of options are included in the computation of earnings
per common and common equivalent share to the extent that they are dilutive.
For the six months ended June 30, 1997 and the second quarter of 1997, neither
the common equivalent shares nor the assumed conversion of the preferred stock
had a dilutive effect on the loss per share calculations. Accordingly, the
loss per share calculation for such periods is based on the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding. For the six months ended June 30, 1996
and the second quarter of 1996, the dilution from the common stock equivalents
was immaterial. Accordingly, the earnings per share calculation for such
period is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(2) ACQUISITIONS
On December 31, 1996, the Company completed the acquisition of NPC Energy
Corporation ("NPC"). The transaction consisted of a merger (the "NPC Merger")
of NPC into the Company and its separate corporate existence ceased.
The NPC Merger was accounted for as a purchase of NPC by MBOC and as a
result of the purchase method of accounting, MBOC's cost of acquiring NPC was
allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired based on estimated fair
values.
The cost of acquiring NPC was approximately $3.20 million, consisting of the
following (in thousands):
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Estimated fair value of 562,000 shares
of MBOC Common Stock issued .................................... $1,967
Estimated fair value of 166,667 shares
of MBOC Series A Preferred Stock ............................... 1,000
Cash on hand .................................................... 226
Legal and accounting expenses ................................... 35
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$3,228
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The fair value of the securities issued in connection with the NPC Merger
was calculated assuming the price of the Company's common stock was $3.50 per
share.
The Company's purchase price has been allocated to the assets and
liabilities of NPC based on preliminary estimates of the fair values with the
remaining purchase price allocated to proved oil and gas properties. No
goodwill has been recorded in this transaction.
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is summarized as follows:
(in thousands)
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Working capital ............................................. $ 785
Oil and gas properties:
Proved .................................................... 4,029
Debt assumed ................................................ (468)
Deferred income taxes ....................................... (1,118)
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$ 3,228
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(2) ACQUISITIONS (continued)
On February 28, 1997, the Company completed the acquisition of Bison Energy
Corporation ("BEC"). The transaction consisted of a merger (the "Bison Merger")
of BEC into Bison Energy Corporation-Alabama, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company. On February 28, 1997, Bison Energy Corporation-Alabama merged into BEC
and its separate corporate existence ceased. BEC continues as a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company.
The Bison Merger was accounted for as a purchase of BEC by MBOC and as a
result of the purchase method of accounting, MBOC's cost of acquiring BEC was
allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired based on estimated fair
values.
The cost of acquiring BEC was approximately $10 million, consisting of the
following (in thousands):
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Estimated fair value of 605,556 shares
of MBOC Common Stock issued .................................... $ 3,330
Estimated fair value of 1,000,000 shares
of MBOC Series A Preferred Stock ............................... 6,000
Cash on hand .................................................... 654
Other legal and accounting expenses ............................. 35
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$10,019
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The fair value of the securities issued in connection with the merger was
calculated using the price of the Company's common stock at the time the Bison
Merger was announced to the public of $5.50 per share.
The Company's purchase price has been allocated to the consolidated assets
and liabilities of BEC based on preliminary estimates of the fair values with
the remaining purchase price allocated to proved oil and gas properties. No
goodwill has been recorded in this transaction.
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is summarized as follows:
(in thousands)
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Working capital ............................................... $ 694
Oil and gas properties:
Proved ...................................................... 10,954
Yard Inventory and equipment .................................. 525
Deferred income taxes ......................................... (2,154)
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$ 10,019
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(2) ACQUISITIONS (continued)
The price paid for BEC and the allocation of the purchase price, both
detailed above, excludes the $1,445,890 allocated to non-oil and gas assets
that were purchased in the merger and sold on March 3, 1997 for $1,445,890.
On June 30, 1997, the Company completed the acquisition of Shore Oil
Company("Shore"). The transaction consisted of a merger (the "Shore Merger") of
Shore into Shore Acquisition Company Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company. On June 30, 1997, Shore Acquisition Company merged into Shore and its
separate corporate existence ceased. Shore continues as a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company.
The merger was accounted for as a purchase of Shore by MBOC and as a result
of the purchase method of accounting, MBOC's cost of acquiring Shore was
allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired based on estimated fair
values.
The cost of acquiring Shore was approximately $19 million, consisting of the
following (in thousands):
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Estimated fair value of 1,883,333 shares
of MBOC Common Stock issued .................................... $ 12,976
Estimated fair value of 266,667 shares
of MBOC Series B Preferred Stock ............................... 3,627
Estimated fair value of 388,833 shares
of Series A Preferred Stock .................................... 2,333
Cash consideration .............................................. 200
Other legal and accounting expenses ............................. 38
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$ 19,174
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The fair value of the securities issued in connection with the merger was
calculated using the average price of the Company's common stock at the time
the Shore Merger was announced to the public and further adjusted for
tradability restrictions. The tradability discount for the Company's common
stock was determined by an independent valuation firm.
The Company's purchase price has been allocated to the consolidated assets and
liabilities of Shore based on preliminary estimates of the fair values with the
remaining purchase price allocated to proved oil and gas properties. No
goodwill has been recorded in this transaction.
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is summarized as follows:
(in thousands)
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Working capital ................................................ $ 2,288
Oil and gas properties:
Proved ....................................................... 18,004
Unproved ..................................................... 864
Fee minerals ................................................... 4,796
Other assets ................................................... 36
Debt assumed ................................................... (2,105)
Deferred income taxes .......................................... (4,709)
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$ 19,174
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The following pro forma data presents the results of the Company for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, as if the acquisitions of NPC, BEC and
Shore had occurred on January 1, 1996. The pro forma results are presented for
comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the results
which would have been obtained had the acquisitions been consummated as
presented. The following data reflect pro forma adjustments for oil and gas
revenues, production costs, depreciation and depletion related to the
properties and businesses acquired, preferred stock dividends on preferred
stock issued, and the related income tax effects (in thousands, except per
share amounts).
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Pro Forma
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Six Months ended
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June 30
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1996 1997
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Total Revenues .................................... $7,122 $7,273
Loss .............................................. $ (497) $ (751)
Loss per share .................................... $(0.11) $(0.16)
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(3) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has a receivable, including accrued interest, from Bay City
Energy Group, Inc. (BCEG), a significant stockholder, as of June 30, 1997 and
December 31, 1996 in the amount of $162,529 and $159,215, respectively. The
note is secured by 75,000 shares of Company common stock with principal and
accrued interest at 5% per annum due in full on January 1, 2001. During the
six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, BCEG did not make any payments and was
not advanced any funds. Interest of $23,524 was accrued on the note at June
30, 1997.
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(4) LONG-TERM DEBT
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1997 1996
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Revolving Credit Note of $20,000,000 due
April 1, 1999, secured by oil and gas
properties, quarterly payments of interest
only at prime plus three-fourths
of one percent 2,105,000 --
Convertible Loan of $15,000,000 due March 31, 1998,
secured by oil and gas properties, monthly
payments of interest only at prime,
convertible into a 72 month term
note on March 31, 1998 5,851,298 --
Convertible Loan of $6,000,000 due September 30, 1997,
secured by oil and gas properties, monthly
payments of interest only at 1.5% over prime,
convertible into a 72 month term
note on September 30, 1997 -- 5,186,596
Term note due August 31, 1998, secured by
oil and gas properties, repayable in
monthly installments of $27,590 plus
interest at 9.5% -- 385,089
Note, due 1/1/99, secured by office building,
repayable in monthly installments
of $1,511 including interest
at 7 3/4% 137,700 141,393
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Total $ 8,093,998 $ 5,713,078
Less current maturities 251,604 554,601
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Long-term debt excluding current
maturities $ 7,842,394 $ 5,158,477
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(4) LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
The $15,000,000 convertible loan contains certain restrictive provisions, the
most significant of which restricts additional borrowings, either directly or
indirectly, and payment of dividends. The $20,000,000 revolving credit note
contains certain restrictive provisions, the most significant of which
restricts additional borrowings, either directly or indirectly, and payment of
dividends. At June 30, 1997, the Company was in compliance with all covenants
specified in the convertible loan and revolving credit agreements.
(5) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In connection with the merger with Shore Oil Company, Inc., effective June
30, 1997, the Company issued 266,667 shares of Series B Preferred Stock
("Series B"). The Series B is nonvoting and pays no dividends. The Series B
has a liquidation value of $7.50 per share and is junior to the Series A
Preferred. For a period of sixty-six months subsequent to June 30, 1997 any
holder of the Series B may convert all or any portion of Series B shares into
Company Common Stock ("Common") at a ratio of one share of Common for each
Series B share or at any time on or after January 1, 1998, the holders may
convert pursuant to the Alternative Conversion Method based on Cumulative
Value. Upon expiration of the conversion period, unless the Company has given
notice to redeem the Series B, all of the shares of Series B shall be
automatically converted. In no event shall the aggregate total number of
shares of Common into which the Series B are converted be less than 266,667
shares or exceed 1,333,333 shares, unless further increased for any anti-
dilution provisions.
The Alternative Conversion Method shall be computed as of December 31 of each
year following the merger date of June 30, 1997, by determining the incremental
amounts by which the Cumulative Value increases over the prior year's
computation. Each incremental increase in the Cumulative Value, when computed,
shall be divided by $8,000,000, with the resulting quotient (the "Alternative
Conversion Factor") multiplied by 266,667 to determine the number of Series B
shares which would be converted. The number of Common shares into which the
Series B would be converted shall be determined by multiplying 1,066,666 times
the then applicable Alternative Conversion Factor. The procedure shall be
repeated as of each December 31, with the applicable number of Series B shares
converted into Common shares. If on December 31 of any year during the
conversion period the aggregate Cumulative Value equals or exceeds $10,000,000,
then the remaining Series B shares will be convertible into a number of Common
shares equal to 1,333,333 shares less the aggregate number of Common shares
previously issued upon conversion.
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(5) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (continued)
The Cumulative Value means the value attributable to the approximately 40,000
acres of mineral interest owned by Shore in Terrebone, LaFourche and St. Mary
Parishes, Louisiana (the "Louisiana Acreage"). The Cumulative Value shall
initially be equal to $2,000,000 and shall not exceed $10,000,000. The
Cumulative Value shall be recomputed on an incremental basis as of December 31
of each year following the merger date of June 30, 1997 based: (1) on values
computed for newly-discovered, reworked or recompleted wells with a minimum of
six months' production history; plus (2) lease bonus payments and delay rental
payments, seismic option payments, seismic permit payments, any other payments
and proceeds from the sale of properties or oil and gas interests on the
Louisiana Acreage received by the Company during the evaluation period if such
properties or oil and gas interests have not been previously included in the
computation of Cumulative Value. The Cumulative Value shall be reduced on each
recomputation date by the amount of any extraordinary claim or liability
asserted against or paid by the Company and relating to the Louisiana Acreage
during such evaluation period.
On September 4, 1996, the Company signed a stock purchase agreement with Kaiser
Francis Oil Company ("the Agreement"). Kaiser-Francis has agreed to purchase
1,666,667 shares of Series A Preferred Stock ("Preferred") at $6.00 per share,
for a total investment of $10,000,000. The parties have agreed to a five-year
purchase period, effective September 4, 1996, with minimum incremental
investments of $500,000 each. Each issuance of Preferred is subject to
approval by Kaiser-Francis of the use of proceeds. The Preferred is nonvoting
and accrues dividends at 8% per annum, payable quarterly in cash. The
Preferred is convertible at any time after issuance into shares of common stock
at the rate of two shares of common stock for each share of Preferred before
January 1, 1998. The conversion rate decreases thereafter at 8% per annum.
The Company will pay the costs of registration of the Preferred or the
underlying common stock under the Securities Act of 1933 upon request of
Kaiser-Francis. The Company may redeem the Preferred in whole or in part, at
any time after January 1, 2007 at a price of $6.00 per share. As of June 30,
1997, 1,666,667 shares of the Preferred had been issued.
On April 1, 1996, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to
$100,000 of Company common stock at a price per share not to exceed $3.25,
exclusive of brokerage costs. As of June 30, 1997 the Company had purchased
21,772.75 shares of common stock at a cost of $68,040.
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(5) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (continued)
On February 13, 1997, the Company awarded the President, Vice-President
Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President Engineering stock options to acquire
100,000, 62,500 and 62,500 shares of common stock, respectively, at an exercise
price of $5.50 per share. All of the options vested on the date of grant. The
exercise price was equal to the fair market value of common stock on the date
of grant. On the same date, the Company awarded to the President, Vice-
President Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President Engineering, 25,909,
11,591 and 11,591 shares of restricted stock of the Company, respectively. The
restricted stock awards are contingent on the performance of services to the
Company in the future with 50% of the restricted shares being earned over the
six month period July 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997 and 50% over the six month
period January 1, 1998 to June 30, 1998.
On May 30, 1997, the Board of Directors granted options to acquire 85,000
shares of Company common stock under the 1995 Stock Option and Stock
Appreciation Rights Plan to certain key employees. All of the options vested
on the grant date of May 30, 1997 with an exercise price of $7.75 per share,
which was equal to the fair market value of common stock on the date of grant.
The options expire ten years from the date of grant if not exercised. On
February 6, 1997, the Board of Directors granted options to acquire 210,000
shares of Company common stock under the 1995 Stock Option and Stock
Appreciation Rights Plan to key employees and non-employee directors. All of
the options vested on the grant date of February 6, 1997 with an exercise price
of $6.00 per share, which was equal to the fair market value of common stock on
the date of grant. The options expire ten years from the date of grant if not
exercised. On May 31, 1996, the Board of Directors granted options to acquire
125,000 shares of Company common stock under the 1995 Stock Option and Stock
Appreciation Rights Plan to key employees and non-employee directors. All of
the options vested on the grant date of May 31, 1996 with an exercise price of
$2.50 per share, which was equal to the fair market value of common stock on
the date of grant. The options expire ten years from the date of grant if not
exercised.
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(5) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (continued)
Under the terms of the Janex Acquisition, the Company has a contingent
obligation to repurchase 142,107 common shares issued in the Janex Acquisition,
upon written notice delivered to the Company, beginning five years after the
closing date and continuing for thirty days thereafter, at a price of $6.00 per
share. This obligation shall terminate if the Company's stock trades at a
share price of $8.00 or greater for twenty consecutive trading days during the
thirty-six month period ending November 1, 1998. At the close of trading on
April 7, 1997, the Company's common stock had traded at an ask price that was
equal to, or exceeded, $8.00 per share for twenty consecutive trading days.
Therefore, the contingent obligation represented by the redeemable common stock
balance on the Company's balance sheet in the amount of $421,179 was
reclassified to additional paid-in capital effective April 7, 1997.
(6) INCOME TAXES
The Company's income tax expense (benefit) for continuing operations
consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six months Ended
June 30 June 30
1997 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Current $ - $ -
Deferred - -
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Total $ - $ -
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</TABLE>
The Company's net deferred tax liability at June 30, 1997 and December 31,
1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31 December 31
1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax liability
Oil and gas properties $ 7,676,367 $ 817,079
Deferred tax asset
Net operating losses (206,924) (206,924)
Valuation allowance - -
---------- --------
Net deferred tax liability $ 7,469,443 $ 610,785
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</TABLE>
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MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 1997 and 1996
(6) INCOME TAXES (continued)
As of December 31, 1996, the Company had approximately $1,295,000 of
operating loss carryforwards, with $432,000 expiring in 2009 and $418,000
expiring in 2010 and $445,000 in 2011. As of December 31, 1996 the Company had
$36,482 of AMT credit carryforwards and $22,000 of Section 29 tax credit
carryforwards.
(7) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company's obligations under the terms of certain operating leases for
office equipment is immaterial. The Company is leasing 3,000 square foot of
office space for Bison Energy's headquarters in Wichita, Kansas for $3,000 per
month for three years. The Company is leasing 2,909 square foot of office
space for Shore Oil Company's headquarters in Houston, Texas for $2,892 per
month through June 30, 1998.
On April 3, 1996, the Company entered into a Joint Expense and Participation
Agreement with Brigham Oil and Gas, L.P. which allows the Company to
participate in the drilling of eighty-seven (87) onshore wells in Texas and
Oklahoma over the twelve month period beginning April 1, 1996. The Company is
committed to fund $1,500,000 in drilling costs over this twelve month period.
As of June 30, 1997, the Company had advanced $1,753,499 in drilling and
completion costs to Brigham Oil and Gas, L.P. Based on the final reconciliation
under the Brigham Agreement, the Company owes Brigham an additional $191,000.
The Company's obligation under the Brigham Agreement, excluding the amount due
under the final reconciliation, expired April 1, 1997 and the Company is no
longer required to advance Brigham any additional money under the Brigham
Agreement.
The Company is a defendant in various legal proceedings which are considered
routine litigation incidental to the Company's business, the disposition of
which management believes will not have a material effect on the financial
position or results of operations of the Company.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 1997
of $1,056,447 increased $270,014 over the comparable 1996 period. The increase
was due primarily to working capital changes offset by increased general and
administrative expenses associated with the recent mergers and increased
dry-hole expenses and exploration costs. Cash flow from oil and gas sales
increased $643,323 over the comparable period. Oil and gas prices increased
11%, while oil production increased 48% and gas production increased 43%. In
addition to income from the sale of oil and natural gas, income from gas
processing at the plant located at the Spivey Grabs Field in Kansas generated
net income of $222,254. This revenue is derived principally from gas
processing and the sale of natural gas liquids (i.e. propane and butane). The
change in working capital increased cash flow by $368,725 over the comparable
1996 period. The change in working capital was caused principally by timing
differences in the payment of expenses and receipt of revenues. Cash flow from
operations before working capital changes of $871,752 decreased $98,711 over
the comparable 1996 period. Additions to oil and gas properties were higher
than the comparable period in 1996 due to the Bison Energy Corporation Merger
(the "Bison Merger") which closed February 28, 1997 and the Shore Oil Company
Merger (the "Shore Merger") which closed June 30, 1997 and no material
acquisitions and limited drilling in the 1996 comparable period. The increase
in the amount of cash used for debt payments was due primarily to the $274,729
refinancing, through the $15 million Convertible Loan, of the term note due
August 31, 1998 assumed in the NPC Merger. No principal payments have been
required over the period April 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997 on the Company's $6
million and $15 million Convertible Loans. The increase in the proceeds from
debt issued was due to the refinancing of the NPC term note in the amount of
$274,729 and the financing of the leasehold and seismic costs in the amount of
$385,000 associated with the Reflection Ridge Prospect. The increase in
proceeds from issuance of preferred stock was due to the preferred stock issued
to finance portions of the Bison Merger and the Shore Merger.
The Company's operating activities provided net cash of $1,056,447 for the
six month period ended June 30, 1997. During this period, net cash from
operations was used principally for exploratory and developmental drilling of
$504,000, workovers of $160,000, prospects of $340,000 and proved property
acquisitions of $402,000. Approximately $300,000 of the $450,000 spent on
exploratory and developmental drilling was for completed wells. The majority
of the remaining funds were spent on the recompletion of the A.J. Danner well
in the Pistol Ridge Field and the drilling of the Stephens #2A and Stephens
#3A, developmental wells in the Spivey Grabs Field. The Pistol Ridge Field and
Spivey Grabs Field are major properties of the Company. The Company incurred
$236,000 in dry hole costs consisting of $182,000 for wells drilled in the
Brigham Agreement and $54,000 on the Harrison well in the Spivey Grabs Field.
Of the $160,000 spent on workovers, approximately $78,000 was spent on
workovers at Wild Fork Creek Field in Alabama, approximately $49,000 was spent
on a workover in the Spivey Grabs
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Field in Kansas and $25,000 on a workover in the Wright Field in Louisiana. The
remaining amount was spent on several different properties. The $340,000 spent
on prospects consisted of $285,000 on Reflection Ridge in Kansas and $55,000 on
S. Highbaugh in Texas. The Company spent $7,139,914 on the Bison Merger. This
includes the $1,445,890 in non-oil and gas assets which were subsequently sold
for the amount paid. The Company spent $514,299 on the Shore Merger. Amounts
spent on debt retirement consisted principally of monthly principal payments on
the $385,089 term note assumed in the NPC Merger and the refinancing of the NPC
term note of $274,000. The principal payments on the $6 million Convertible
Loan were suspended when the Company converted the $5.6 million term note to a
$6 million Convertible Loan on April 3, 1996.
In conjunction with the Shore Merger on June 30, 1997, the Company assumed a
term note in the principal amount of $2,105,000 which accrues interest at prime
plus three-fourths of a percent. Interest is paid quarterly with the entire
principal balance to be paid in full on April 1, 1999. It is expected that the
Company will refinance this debt through its $15 million Convertible Loan
before year-end 1997.
On April 3, 1996, the Bank converted its $5.6 million term note into a $6.0
million, one-year, revolving line-of- credit (the "$6 million Convertible
Loan"), effective April 1, 1996. The $6 million Convertible Loan required
monthly payments of interest only at prime plus 1.5% and converted into a term
note payable in seventy-one consecutive equal monthly principal and interest
payments at prime plus 1.5%, with the remaining principal and interest payment
due on March 31, 2003. Effective, March 31, 1997, the Company refinanced the
$6 million Convertible Loan at its current principal balance of $5,186,596 with
a $15 million Convertible Loan. The $15 million Convertible Loan requires
monthly payments of interest only at prime for one year and converts into a
term note payable in seventy-one consecutive equal monthly principal and
interest payments at prime, with the remaining principal and interest payment
due on March 31, 2004. The $15 million Convertible Loan also requires payment
of a commitment fee equal to an annual rate of three- eighths percent of the
excess of the Borrowing Base over the principal balance of the convertible
note; as of June 30, 1997, this difference was approximately $2.7 million.
Under the terms of the $15 million Convertible Loan, the Company can be
advanced a maximum of $8.6 million through March 31, 1997 until the first
redetermination of the Borrowing Base on September 30, 1997. Depending upon the
value of reserves purchased and discovered, the Company can borrow a maximum of
$15 million. The Borrowing Base is based on the Bank's engineer's or any other
independent engineer's calculation of the value of the Company's oil and gas
reserves, using the Bank's pricing and discount factors and the future net
revenue expected to be produced from the Company's oil and gas reserves. The
Borrowing Base is redetermined on September 30 and March 31 of each year. On
May 9, 1997 the Bank advanced the Company $275,775 under the $15 million
Convertible Loan to retire the principal balance and accrued interest on the
term note assumed in the NPC Merger. On May 9, 1997 the Bank advanced the
Company $385,000 under the $15
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million Convertible Loan for lease acquisition, and 3-D seismic shooting and
analysis on the Reflection Ridge prospect in Kansas.
The Company had current assets of $5,592,543 and current liabilities of
$1,918,910 which resulted in working capital of $3,673,633 as of June 30, 1997.
This was an increase of $2,887,450 from the working capital of $786,183 as of
December 31, 1996. Working capital increased primarily due to cash and
receivables acquired in the Bison Merger and the Shore Merger and no monthly
principal payments on the Revolver offset partially by amounts spent on
exploratory and developmental drilling and proved property acquisitions. The
Company's current ratio of 3.34, calculated under the terms of the Credit
Agreement which excludes stockholder receivables and debt due under the Credit
Agreement, was in excess of the 0.90 to 1.00 required.
At March 31, 1997, based on the final reconciliation on August 1, 1997, a
total of sixty-one wells were spudded under the Brigham Agreement. Of these
sixty-one, forty-three were completed and eighteen were dry holes. The total
funds advanced to Brigham for the twelve month period ending March 31, 1997 was
$1,753,499. Based on the final reconciliation under the Brigham Agreement, the
Company owes Brigham an additional $191,000. The Company's obligation under the
Brigham Agreement, excluding the amount due under the final reconciliation,
expired April 1, 1997 and the Company is no longer required to advance Brigham
any additional money under the Brigham Agreement.
In general, because the Company's principal natural gas and oil reserves are
depleted by production, its success is dependent upon the results of its
development, acquisition and exploration activities. The Company's strategy is
to enhance and exploit its existing properties for reserves, to invest in
exploratory and developmental drilling prospects and to acquire reserves. The
Company expects to incur a total of approximately $2,710,000 in capital
expenditures over the next six months: $850,000 for developmental drilling,
$1,500,000 for exploratory drilling and $360,000 for 3-D seismic and leasehold
acquisitions. These capital expenditures will be funded by internally-generated
cash flows, proceeds from property sales and bank debt.
As of March 31, 1997, the Company had a contingent obligation to repurchase
70,196 common shares issued in the Janex Acquisition, upon written notice
delivered to the Company, beginning five years after the closing date and
continuing for thirty days thereafter, at a price of $6.00 per share. This
obligation shall terminate if the Company's stock trades at a share price of
$8.00 or greater for twenty consecutive trading days during the thirty-six
month period ending November 1, 1998. At the close of trading on April 7, 1997,
the Company's common stock had traded at an ask price that was equal to, or
exceeded, $8.00 per share for twenty consecutive trading days. In accordance
with the Janex Acquisition agreement, the redeemable common stock balance of
$421,179 was reclassified to additional paid-in capital effective April 7,
1997.
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On September 4, 1996, the Company signed a stock purchase agreement with
Kaiser Francis Oil Company ("the Agreement"). Kaiser-Francis has agreed to
purchase 1,666,667 shares of Series A Preferred Stock ("Preferred") at $6.00
per share, for a total investment of $10,000,000. The parties have agreed to a
five-year purchase period, effective September 4, 1996, with minimum
incremental investments of $500,000 each. Each issuance of Preferred is
subject to approval by Kaiser-Francis of the use of proceeds. The Preferred is
nonvoting and accrues dividends at 8% per annum, payable quarterly in cash.
The Preferred is convertible at any time after issuance into shares of common
stock at the rate of two shares of common stock for each share of Preferred
before January 1, 1998. The conversion rate decreases thereafter at 8% per
annum. The Company will pay the costs of registration of the Preferred or the
underlying common stock under the Securities Act of 1933 upon request of
Kaiser-Francis. The Company may redeem the Preferred in whole or in part, at
any time after January 1, 2007 at a price of $6.00 per share. As of June 30,
1997 1,666,667 shares of the Preferred had been issued.
The Company's liquidity position and current and anticipated cash flows from
operations remain adequate for its general requirements. However, because
future cash flows and the availability of financing are subject to a number of
variables, such as the level of production and prices received for gas and oil,
there can be no assurance that the Company's capital resources will be
sufficient to maintain planned levels of capital expenditures.
For the eight months ended August 1997, the Company had invested
approximately $670,000 in two 3-D seismic exploration projects (Reflection
Ridge and Hawkins Ranch). In the past, the Company has generally invested in
exploration projects where 3-D seismic and 3-D seismic interpretation had
already been completed or was not necessary. In addition, the Company has never
invested this much capital on any two exploration projects at this stage. The
two seismic exploration projects that the Company has invested in are high-risk
projects where the entire capital investment may be lost. The Company financed
the 3-D projects with $385,000 in debt and $285,000 in cash. It is expected
that multiple wells will be drilled on both projects after the seismic is
interpreted. If these wells are dry-holes and it is determined that there is no
economically recoverable oil and gas on the leasehold, all of the cost of the
wells and the leasehold will be expensed. Conversely, if either of these two
projects are successful, it could materially increase the oil and gas reserves
and the value of the Company.
Current Activities
At August 5, 1997, one developmental well was being drilled in the Spivey
Grabs Field in Kansas.
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Results of Operations
Three Months June 30, 1997 and 1996
Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 1997 of $1,998,000 were
$588,000 higher than the same period in 1996. The increase in total revenues
was due principally to higher oil and gas revenues of $751,000. The decrease in
revenues associated with the $263,000 gas contract settlement received in the
comparable period was offset partially by the $146,000 increase in well
operating income associated with the wells acquired in the Bison merger.
The increase in oil and gas revenues consisted primarily of a $212,000
increase in oil revenues and a $260,000 increase in gas revenues. Also
contributing to the revenue increase was $282,000 in revenue from gas
processing at the gas plant located at the Spivey Grabs Field in Harper County,
Kansas. The gas processing plant was acquired in the Bison Merger which was
effective February 28, 1997. The increase in oil and gas revenues was the
result of higher oil and gas production. Production of oil increased 41% and
production of gas increased 61%, over the comparable 1996 period. The oil
production increase consisted of a 14,575 barrel increase from the NPC and
Bison mergers, a 1,755 barrel increase from the successful wells drilled in the
Brigham Agreement and a 4,268 barrel decrease in existing properties'
production. The gas production increase consisted of a 112,587 Mcf increase
from the NPC and Bison mergers, a 23,933 Mcf increase from the successful wells
drilled in the Brigham Agreement and a 5,150 increase in existing properties'
production. During the three month period ended June 30, 1997, the Company
sold 41,554 barrels of oil and 373,133 Mcf of gas, as compared to 29,492
barrels and 231,463 Mcf for the comparable 1996 period. The price received on
the gas sold in 1997 of $2.00 per Mcf was lower than the $2.12 per Mcf received
in the comparable 1996 period. Oil prices in 1997 of $18.91 per barrel were
lower than the $19.58 per barrel received in 1996.
Total expenses increased by $1,195,000 over the comparable 1996 period. Due
to the growth of the Company over the last twelve months, all but two
categories of expenses increased. Lease operating expenses increased $456,000.
The increase was due principally to a $440,000 increase in operating expenses
associated with the Bison and NPC mergers. Depletion expense increased by
$303,000, while depreciation expense increased by $2,800. Depletion was higher
due to depletion on properties acquired in the NPC and Bison mergers and higher
depletion on existing properties. Depreciation was higher due to additional
depreciation on properties acquired in the Bison Merger offset partially by
lower depreciation due to minimal asset additions and lower depreciation on
lease and well equipment and corporate office furniture and fixtures which are
depreciated on the accelerated method which declines over the useful life of
the asset. General and administrative expenses ("G&A") increased by $362,000,
consisting of a $259,000 increase due to G&A expenses incurred by the companies
acquired in the Bison Merger and a $103,000 increase in the Company's G&A. The
increase in the G&A from the Bison Merger will be
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reduced effective August 1, 1997 due to the expiration of the six month
transition period on August 1, 1997 which was part of the Bison Merger. The
increase in G&A consists primarily of a $179,000 increase in salaries, an
increase of $55,000 in geological, accounting and legal expenses and a $27,000
increase in office supplies and expense. The increase in salary expense is due
to increases in salaries of existing employees and salaries associated with
employees for Bison Energy Corporation. At the time of the Bison Merger seven
employees occupied the Wichita, Kansas office. Effective August 1, 1997, only
four employees will be occupying the Wichita, Kansas office. Exploration
expenses ("G&G Costs") increased $111,000. The Company paid approximately
$100,000 in G&G Costs on the Reflection Ridge Project in Kansas in the second
quarter. Abandonment expenses decreased by $37,000. The decrease in dry hole
costs was due to no dry hole costs associated with the Brigham Agreement versus
$91,000 in dry hole costs associated with the Brigham Agreement in the
comparable period offset partially by a $54,000 Harrison well dry hole in the
Spivey Grabs Field in 1997. Interest expense decreased by $2,900, due
primarily to lower rates.
The Company reported an operating loss of $223,000 for the three months
ended June 30, 1997 versus operating income of $384,000 for the comparable
period.
The Company reported a net loss of $223,000 for the three months ended June
30, 1997 versus net income of $384,000 for the comparable 1996 period. After
considering the preferred stock dividend requirement of $141,000, the Company
reported a net loss available to common stockholders of $365,000. There was no
preferred stock dividend requirement in the comparable 1996 period.
Approximately 50% of the $223,000 net loss in the current quarter was due to
the expensing of the G&G Costs as required under the successful efforts method
of accounting. The successful efforts method of accounting, versus the full
cost method, requires the company to expense all G&G costs as incurred. G&G
Costs include costs of topographical, geological and geophysical studies,
rights of access to conduct those studies, and salaries and expenses of
geologists, geophysical crews, or others conducting those studies. Under the
full cost method, all G&G Costs are capitalized when incurred and are expensed
through depletion using the units of production method computed at the total
company level. Due to the differences in accounting for G&G Costs, two
companies could invest in the same drilling prospect and report substantially
different net income or loss for a particular reporting period.
In the future, the Company intends to invest in additional prospects where
G&G costs are incurred. Currently, the Company does not intend to change its
method of accounting and as a result of this the Company will continue to
report exploration expenses which will reduce net income or increase net losses
in the future.
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Six Months June 30, 1997 and 1996
Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 1997 of $3,953,000 were
$1,493,000 higher than the same period in 1996. The increase in total revenues
was due principally to higher oil and gas revenues of $1,611,000. The decrease
in revenues associated with the $263,000 gas contract settlement received in
the comparable period was offset partially by the $200,000 increase in well
operating income associated with the wells acquired in the Bison merger.
The increase in oil and gas revenues consisted primarily of a $676,000
increase in oil revenues and a $583,000 increase in gas revenues. Also
contributing to the revenue increase was $384,000 in revenue from gas
processing at the gas plant located at the Spivey Grabs Field in Harper County,
Kansas. The gas processing plant was acquired in the Bison Merger which was
effective February 28, 1997. The increase in oil and gas revenues was
primarily the result of higher oil and gas production. Production of oil
increased 48% and production of gas increased 43%, over the comparable 1996
period. The oil production increase consisted of a 23,517 barrel increase from
the NPC and Bison mergers, a 1,755 barrel increase from the successful wells
drilled in the Brigham Agreement and a 734 barrel decrease in existing
properties' production. The gas production increase consisted of a 181,022 Mcf
increase from the NPC and Bison mergers, a 26,581 Mcf increase from the
successful wells drilled in the Brigham Agreement and a 4,908 decrease in
existing properties' production. During the six month period ended June 30,
1997, the Company sold 84,673 barrels of oil and 675,655 Mcf of gas, as
compared to 57,226 barrels and 472,960 Mcf for the comparable 1996 period. The
price received on the gas sold in 1997 of $2.35 per Mcf was higher than the
$2.12 per Mcf received in the comparable 1996 period. Oil prices in 1997 of
$20.33 per barrel were higher than the $18.27 per barrel received in 1996.
Total expenses increased by $2,145,000 over the comparable 1996 period. Due
to the growth of the Company over the last twelve months, all categories of
expenses increased. Lease operating expenses increased $745,000. The increase
was due principally to a $679,000 increase in operating expenses associated
with the Bison and NPC mergers. Depletion expense increased by $515,000, while
depreciation expense increased by $1,400. Depletion was higher due to depletion
on properties acquired in the NPC and Bison mergers and higher depletion on
existing properties. Depreciation was higher due to additional depreciation on
properties acquired in the Bison Merger offset partially by lower depreciation
due to minimal asset additions and lower depreciation on lease and well
equipment and corporate office furniture and fixtures which are depreciated on
the accelerated method which declines over the useful life of the asset.
General and administrative expenses ("G&A") increased by $613,000, consisting
of a $326,000 increase due to G&A expenses incurred by the companies acquired
in the Bison Merger and a $287,000 increase in the Company's G&A. The increase
in the G&A from the Bison Merger will be lower from August 1, 1997 due to the
expiration of the six month transition period on August 1, 1997 which was part
of the Bison Merger. The increase in G&A consists primarily of a $244,000
increase in salaries, an increase of $100,000 in geological, accounting and
legal
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expenses, an increase of $70,000 in the Company's SEP contribution and cash
bonuses and a $40,000 increase in office supplies and expense. The increase in
salary expense is due to increases in salaries of existing employees and
salaries associated with employees for Bison Energy Corporation. At the time
of the Bison Merger seven employees occupied the Wichita, Kansas office.
Effective August 1, 1997, only four employees will be occupying the Wichita,
Kansas office. The increases in professional fees and office expenses is
associated with the increase in the general activity of the company as its oil
and gas reserve base increases. There was only a $5,000 SEP contribution and no
cash bonuses in the comparable period versus $75,000 in SEP contribution and
bonuses in the current period. Exploration expenses ("G&G Costs") increased
$115,000. The Company paid approximately $100,000 in G&G Costs on the
Reflection Ridge Project in Kansas in the second quarter. Abandonment expenses
increased by $144,000. The increase in dry hole costs was due to $90,000 in
dry hole costs associated with the Brigham Agreement and by a $54,000 Harrison
well dry hole in the Spivey Grabs Field in 1997. Interest expense increased by
$13,000, due primarily to a higher principal balance.
The Company reported an operating loss of $183,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1997 versus operating income of $469,000 for the comparable period.
The Company reported a net loss of $183,000 for the six months ended June
30, 1997 versus net income of $469,000 for the comparable 1996 period. After
considering the preferred stock dividend requirement of $204,000, the Company,
reported a net loss available to common stockholders of $387,000. There was no
preferred stock dividend requirement in the comparable 1996 period.
Approximately 63% of the $183,000 net loss in the current six month period
was due to the expensing of the G&G Costs as required under the successful
efforts method of accounting. The successful efforts method of accounting,
versus the full cost method, requires the company to expense all G&G costs as
incurred. G&G Costs include costs of topographical, geological and geophysical
studies, rights of access to conduct those studies, and salaries and expenses
of geologists, geophysical crews, or others conducting those studies. Under
the full cost method, all G&G Costs are capitalized when incurred and are
expensed only when the well or wells drilled on the prospect are abandoned and
the entire prospect is determined not to have any economically recoverable oil
or gas. Due to the differences in accounting for G&G Costs, two companies
could invest in the same drilling prospect and report substantially different
net income or loss for a particular reporting period.
In the future, the Company intends to invest in additional prospects where
G&G costs are incurred. Currently, the Company does not intend to change its
method of accounting and as a result of this the Company will continue to
report exploration expenses which will reduce net income or increase net losses
in the future.
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On May 10, 1997 a proxy was mailed to shareholders of record on May 1, 1997
soliciting their vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company on
May 30, 1997. The following matters were submitted to a vote of shareholders
(Shares Eligible to Vote on Election of Directors: 1,856,368; Shares Eligible
to Vote on All Other Matters: 2,519,937; Shares Voted on Election of Directors:
1,443,460; Shares Voted on All Other Matters: 2,106,496):
1. Election of Directors
Messrs. Edward P. Turner, Jr., John J. Bassett, Frank C. Turner II,
Frank E. Bolling, Jr., C. Noell Rather, C.J. Lett, III and Gary R.
Christopher were elected to serve on the Board of Directors until the next
Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
For Without Authority
All Nominees 1,436,760 6,700
2. Amendment to increase the authorized capital stock of the Company from
5,000,000 to 10,000,000 shares of common stock and from 2,500,000
to 5,000,000 shares preferred stock.
The increase in the authorized capital stock of the Company to
10,000,000 common shares and 5,000,000 preferred shares
was approved.
For Against Abstain
1,954,316 20,897 131,733
3. Amendment to increase to 500,000 shares the number of shares of common
stock available to option under the 1995 Stock Option and Stock
Appreciation Rights Plan.
The increase in the number of shares under the 1995 Stock Option
and Stock Appreciation Rights Plan to 500,000 common shares
was approved.
For Against Abstain
1,903,168 48,246 155,532
4. Ratification of Auditors
Schultz Watkins & Company was approved as the Company's independent
accountant for 1997.
For Against Abstain
2,095,161 2,689 9,096
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibit 27 Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only).
(b) On June 20, 1997, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K under Item
2 and Item 7 describing the Company's Agreement and Plan of Merger with Shore
Oil Company whereby Shore Oil Company would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Company for Company common stock and cash. The merger with Shore Oil
Company was consummated on June 30, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MIDDLE BAY OIL COMPANY, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: August 18, 1997 By: /s/ Frank C. Turner II
-------------------------
Frank C. Turner II
Vice-President and
Chief Financial Officer
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