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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997
OR
[ ] 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: 0-22076
ZYDECO ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
76-0404904
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1710 TWO ALLEN CENTER, 1200 SMITH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS
(Address of principal executive offices)
77002
(Zip Code)
(713) 659-2222
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [x] No
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As of September 30, 1997, there were 10,387,098 shares of Zydeco Energy, Inc.
Common Stock, $.001 par value, issued and outstanding.
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FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Number
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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets............................... 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations..................... 4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity........... 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows..................... 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................ 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations....................... 9
Part II. Other Information and Signatures
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.......................... 14
Signatures........................................................ 15
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
ZYDECO ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1996
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ASSETS (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $14,200,633 $ 6,906,650
Marketable securities - 845,852
Oil and gas revenue receivable 132,107 327,975
Exploration receivable 2,325,276 -
Other receivables 112,471 21,244
Prepaid expenses 107,863 130,495
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 16,878,350 8,232,216
Oil & gas properties, using successful efforts method of accounting
Proved properties 334,972 300,784
Unproved properties 338,290 488,290
Equipment and software, at cost 1,993,699 1,608,207
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2,666,961 2,397,281
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (1,521,397) (1,026,046)
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1,145,564 1,371,235
Investment in Wavefield Imaging Technology 565,693 -
Operating bond and other assets 305,570 308,151
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TOTAL ASSETS $18,895,177 $ 9,911,602
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 1,854,882 $ 692,188
Accrued liabilities 288,473 232,738
Exploration obligations - 2,489,732
Capital lease obligation 16,824 157,537
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,160,179 3,572,195
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Convertible preferred stock, par value $.001 per share; 1,000,000
shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 50,000,000 shares
authorized; 11,168,353 and 7,374,905 shares issued; 10,387,098
and 6,593,650 shares outstanding, respectively 11,168 7,375
Additional paid-in-capital 24,119,336 9,503,943
Accumulated deficit (7,388,254) (3,164,659)
Less: treasury stock, at cost; 781,255 shares (7,252) (7,252)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 16,734,998 6,339,407
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $18,895,177 $ 9,911,602
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ZYDECO ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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1997 1996 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING REVENUES
Oil and gas sales $ 214,542 $ 461,038 $ 845,865 $ 1,017,784
Gain on sales of properties 223,335 - 223,335 16,319
Seismic services - - - 31,500
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437,877 461,038 1,069,200 1,065,603
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Exploration expenses
Geological and geophysical expenses 1,877,808 224,895 3,684,004 626,464
Dry hole and other exploration costs 6,747 669,351 64,218 686,425
Production costs 5,192 6,073 14,617 17,306
Research and development costs 49,844 - 49,844 -
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 174,162 181,763 490,855 443,492
General and administrative expenses 364,411 322,290 1,169,300 971,201
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2,478,164 1,404,372 5,472,838 2,744,888
OPERATING LOSS (2,040,287) (943,334) (4,403,638) (1,679,285)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income 85,931 58,869 193,005 227,978
Interest expense (2,222) (10,200) (12,962) (35,871)
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83,709 48,669 180,043 192,107
NET LOSS $(1,956,578) $ (894,665) $(4,223,595) $(1,487,178)
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PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK AND COMMON STOCK EQUIVALENT -
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK AND COMMON STOCK
EQUIVALENTS OUTSTANDING 8,171,184 6,472,122 7,123,423 6,027,182
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LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK EQUIVALENT $ (0.24) $ (0.14) $ (0.59) $ (0.25)
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ZYDECO ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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<CAPTION>
CONVERTIBLE
PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL
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SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 - $ - 6,593,650 $ 7,375 $ 9,503,943
(UNAUDITED):
Net Loss - - - - -
Options and warrants exercised for Common Stock - - 13,450 13 18,486
Issuance related to the Wavefield Image acquisition - - 100,000 100 540,525
Issuance related to the Offering - - 3,680,000 3,680 15,636,420
Costs of the Offering - - - - (1,580,038)
Adjustment for fractional shares paid in cash - - (2) - -
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BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 - $ - 10,387,098 $11,168 $24,119,336
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL
ACCUMULATED TREASURY STOCKHOLDERS'
DEFICIT STOCK EQUITY
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 $(3,164,659) $(7,252) $ 6,339,407
(UNAUDITED):
Net Loss (4,223,595) - (4,223,595)
Options and warrants exercised for Common Stock - - 18,499
Issuance related to the Wavefield Image acquisition - - 540,625
Issuance related to the Offering - - 15,640,100
Costs of the Offering - - (1,580,038)
Adjustment for fractional shares paid in cash - - -
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BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 $(7,388,254) $(7,252) $16,734,998
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ZYDECO ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (4,223,595) $(1,487,178)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 490,855 443,492
Gain on sales of properties (223,335) (16,319)
Exploration costs 3,748,222 1,312,889
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(Increase) decrease in oil & gas revenue receivable 195,868 (290,454)
(Increase) in other current assets (68,594) (274,037)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 280,608 (226,524)
(Decrease) in accrued liabilities (223,706) (111,183)
Other (500) (42,450)
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Net cash (used in) operating activities (24,177) (691,764)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net expenditures against exploration obligations $(11,429,185) $(4,740,580)
Exploration costs (1,327,905) (1,312,889)
Advances on exploration obligation 7,500,000 5,000,000
Distribution to exploration partner (2,174,054) -
Purchases of equipment and software (377,712) (761,841)
Additions to oil and gas properties (9,747) (489,769)
Investment in Wavefield Imaging Technology (25,272) -
Proceeds from the sales of marketable securities, net 845,852 9,150,117
Proceeds from the sales of properties 373,335 16,319
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (6,624,688) 6,861,357
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of short-term debt $ - $ (225,028)
Principal payments of capital lease obligation (140,713) (117,805)
Proceeds from options and warrants exercised 18,499 8,890
Proceeds from Offering, net of expenses 14,065,062 -
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 13,942,848 (333,943)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 7,293,983 $ 5,835,650
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 6,906,650 517,781
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 14,200,633 $ 6,353,431
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Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 12,962 $ 35,871
Income taxes $ - $ -
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ZYDECO ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. PREPARATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Zydeco
Energy, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries Zydeco Exploration, Inc. and,
since July 1, 1997, Wavefield Image, Inc., have been prepared by the Company
without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Accordingly, these statements reflect all adjustments
(consisting only of normal recurring entries) which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary for a fair statement of the financial results for the
interim periods. Certain information and notes normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although
management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading. Interim period results are not necessarily indicative
of the results to be achieved for an entire year. These consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes to consolidated financial statements included in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996. As
used herein, unless the context indicates otherwise, the term "Company" refers
to Zydeco Energy, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries: Zydeco Exploration,
Inc. and Wavefield Image, Inc. (see "Notes - Acquisition of Wavefield Image,
Inc.").
Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications of prior period amounts have
been made to conform with current presentation.
2. EARNINGS PER SHARE.
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128 - "Earnings per
Share" effective for interim and annual periods after December 15, 1997. This
statement replaces primary earnings per share ("EPS") with a newly defined basic
EPS and modifies the computation of diluted EPS. The Company's basic and
diluted EPS, computed using the requirements of SFAS 128, are the same as the
currently disclosed primary EPS, since inclusion of outstanding options and
warrants would be anti-dilutive.
3. EXPLORATION AGREEMENT EXPENDITURES.
Fortune Exploration Agreement. Effective June 4, 1997, Fortune Petroleum
Corporation ("Fortune") exercised its right under the exploration agreement with
Zydeco ("Fortune Exploration Agreement"), to have unexpended capital
contributions returned to Fortune. Under the terms of the agreement, which was
signed February 13, 1995, Fortune contributed a total of $4.8 million for the
leasing of acreage, the payment of lease rentals, the acquisition and processing
of seismic data, and other specified related expenses over leads and prospects
developed by Zydeco in the Transition Zone and Timbalier Trench areas of
offshore Louisiana. Expenditures since inception of the Fortune Exploration
Agreement aggregated approximately $2,684,293 through September 30, 1997.
On June 20, 1997, at the request of Fortune, the Company returned
$2,153,645 to Fortune representing the unexpended funds previously advanced to
the Company under the Fortune Agreement. The funds returned to Fortune were
previously reported as an exploration liability on the Company's balance sheet
and their return was accounted for as a reduction of such balance. The Company
retained its undivided 50% working interest in each of the existing properties.
Substantially all the cost of lease acquisition and seismic data acquisition had
been incurred at the time of Fortune's election. The Company will continue to
evaluate certain of the prospects that merit further evaluation or development.
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Cheniere Exploration Agreement. In April 1996, the Company executed an
Exploration Agreement (the "Cheniere Exploration Agreement") with Cheniere
Energy Operating Co., Inc. ("Cheniere") covering an area of land and waters in
western Cameron Parish, Louisiana ("West Cameron Seismic Project"). Inception-
to-date expenditures through September 30, 1997, aggregated approximately
$18,340,635 in connection with the West Cameron Seismic Project or $4,840,635 in
excess of the $13.5 million which Cheniere was required to fund under the
Cheniere Exploration Agreement, as amended, to maintain its 50% interest.
Cheniere paid $1.5 million on July 31, 1997, pursuant to an extension granted by
the Company on July 21, 1997, and as of September 30, 1997, Cheniere had
advanced $13.5 million under the Cheniere Exploration Agreement. On August 28,
1997, the Company granted an extension until December 31, 1997, of the time
Cheniere is required to pay its share of project costs incurred through such
date. If Cheniere fails to advance its share of costs at such date, its
interest in the West Cameron Seismic Project would be proportionately reduced to
that percentage that Cheniere's actual advances represent in relation to two
times the West Cameron Seismic Project's ultimate cost. Cheniere's share of
costs incurred in excess of the amount of Cheniere's advances is classified as
an exploration receivable of $2,325,276 at September 30, 1997. The Company's
50% share of the excess costs of $1,425,169 and $2,420,318 for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively was expensed as geological
and geophysical costs. Interest income accumulated since inception on unused
project funds was $49,042 at September 30, 1997.
4. COMMON STOCK OFFERING.
On August 21, 1997, the Company completed an offering of 3,680,000 shares
of Common Stock and warrants to purchase 320,000 shares of Common Stock (the
"Offering"). Proceeds from the Offering were $14,060,062, net of Offering
expenses of $1,580,038.
In connection with the Offering, the Company sold to the Underwriters, for
nominal consideration, warrants to purchase 320,000 shares of Common Stock from
the Company ("1997 Underwriter Warrants"). The 1997 Underwriter Warrants are
exercisable, in whole or in part, at an exercise price of $5.10 (120% of the
Offering price) at any time during the four-year period commencing August 26,
1998. The warrant agreement pursuant to which the 1997 Underwriter Warrants
were issued contains provisions providing for adjustment of the exercise price
and the number and type of securities issuable upon exercise of the 1997
Underwriter Warrants should any one or more of certain specified events occur.
The 1997 Underwriter Warrants grant to the holders thereof demand and piggy-back
registration rights for the securities issuable upon exercise of the 1997
Underwriter Warrants.
5. ACQUISITION OF WAVEFIELD IMAGE, INC.
On July 1, 1997, the Company acquired Wavefield Image, Inc. ("Wavefield"),
a privately held company that develops and licenses a seismic data processing
technique known as "Wavefield Imaging Technology". The Company is utilizing
Wavefield Imaging Technology in its West Cameron Seismic Project pursuant to a
license executed in May 1996. The Company issued 100,000 shares of Common Stock
to three stockholders of Wavefield, including its founder, Dr. Norman S.
Neidell, in exchange for all of the outstanding stock of Wavefield. An
additional 150,000 shares of Common Stock are expected to be issued to
Wavefield's stockholders with respect to a patent for the Wavefield Imaging
Technology, for which the Company received notice on July 3, 1997, that the
application has been allowed for issuance of a patent by the United States
Patent and Trademark Office. The historical operations of Wavefield have not
been significant to the Company's financial position or results of operations.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
The Company (formerly "TN Energy Services Acquisition Corp.") was
incorporated in June 1993. Other than raising capital and reviewing acquisition
candidates, the Company did not engage in any significant business activities
prior to December 1995. Zydeco Exploration, the Company's wholly owned
subsidiary, was incorporated as an independently owned corporation in March
1994. Zydeco Exploration immediately commenced exploration activities in the
Louisiana Transition Zone. On December 20, 1995, the Company acquired all the
outstanding common stock and preferred stock of Zydeco Exploration pursuant to a
merger (the "Merger") and changed its name to Zydeco Energy, Inc. For
accounting purposes, the Merger has been treated as a recapitalization of Zydeco
Exploration with Zydeco Exploration as the acquiror (a reverse acquisition).
Accordingly, the historical financial statements prior to December 20, 1995, are
those of Zydeco Exploration. No pro forma information giving earlier effect to
the transaction has been presented since the transaction was accounted for as a
recapitalization.
In May 1996, the Company entered into a license agreement with Dr.
Norman S. Neidell ("Neidell") for the use of the Wavefield Imaging Technology,
the benefits of which may substantially reduce the Company's total costs of
seismic data acquisition for certain surveys. On July 1, 1997, the Company
acquired Wavefield, the owner and licensor of the rights to the Wavefield
Imaging Technology. On July 3, 1997, the Company received notice that a patent
application in respect of the Wavefield Imaging Technology was allowed for
issuance by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Company expects
that the patent will be issued in a few months.
In February 1996, the Company obtained an exclusive seismic permit
from the State of Louisiana covering approximately 51,000 acres of state waters
in western Cameron Parish, Louisiana, which would have expired on August 18,
1997. The Company paid a fee of $783,754 for the permit. The Company extended
the permit period to February 18, 1998, by payment of an additional fee of
$391,877 in August 1997. During such period, the Company has the exclusive
right to nominate parcels of such area for competitive bidding for drilling
rights. Under the permit, the State of Louisiana is required to keep the
information obtained from the survey confidential for a period of ten years.
In April 1996, the Company executed the Cheniere Exploration Agreement
with Cheniere, for the West Cameron Seismic Project, covering an area of land
and waters in western Cameron Parish, Louisiana, including the area covered by
the seismic permit described above. Cheniere holds an interest of 50% in the
West Cameron Seismic Project. In exchange for such interest, Cheniere has
agreed to fund the costs of seismic acquisition up to $13.5 million and 50% of
such costs in excess of $13.5 million. Such costs include the purchase of
seismic rights, the cost of lease options on the related onshore acreage of the
West Cameron Seismic Project, and data acquisition and processing of a 3D
seismic survey of the onshore and offshore areas. Cheniere may elect to
discontinue funding of the West Cameron Seismic Project at any time, in which
case its interest would be substantially reduced to that percentage that
Cheniere's actual advances represent in relation to two times the Project's
ultimate cost. As of September 30, 1997, Cheniere had made payments of
approximately $13.5 million against costs incurred by the Company through
September 30, 1997, on the West Cameron Seismic Project of approximately $18.3
million.
In connection with the West Cameron Seismic Project, the Company began
onshore leasing and permitting in February 1996. Seismic data acquisition
commenced in August 1996 and was discontinued in early December due to weather
conditions and recommenced in April 1997. On July 6, 1997, the seismic data
acquisition phase, comprising approximately 146,000 acres, was completed.
In August 1997, the Company completed a registered public offering
(the "Offering") of 3,680,000 shares of Common Stock. In connection with the
Offering, the Company granted the Underwriters warrants to purchase 320,000
shares of Common Stock. Offering proceeds to the Company were $14,060,062, net
of Offering expenses of $1,580,038. Proceeds of the Offering are expected to be
used by the Company to fund leasehold acquisition and seismic data acquisition,
processing and analysis costs, principally in respect of its West Cameron
Seismic Project, drilling participation costs, and other general corporate
purposes.
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The Company accounts for its oil and gas exploration and production
activities using the successful efforts method of accounting. Under this
method, acquisition costs for proved and unproved properties are capitalized
when incurred. Exploration costs, including geological and geophysical costs
and the costs of carrying and retaining unproved properties, are expensed.
Exploratory drilling costs are initially capitalized, but charged to expense if
and when the well is determined not to have found proved reserves. Costs of
productive wells, developmental dry holes, and productive leases are capitalized
and amortized on a property-by-property basis using the unit-of-production
method. The estimated costs of future plugging, abandonment, restoration, and
dismantlement are considered as a component of the calculation of depreciation,
depletion and amortization. Unproved properties with significant acquisition
costs are assessed periodically on a property-by-property basis and any
impairment in value is charged to expense.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 1996
Operating Revenues. Oil and gas sales decreased by $246,496, or 53%,
to $214,542 for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, from $461,038 for the
quarter ended September 30, 1996. The decrease was attributable to a decrease
in production volumes of $240,255 and a decrease in the average prices for oil
and natural gas of $6,241. The price and volume variances from oil and gas in
the third quarter of 1997, compared to the same quarter of 1996, demonstrate the
sensitivity of the Company's operations to price fluctuations and its current
dependence on a small number of producing wells. Gain on sales of properties
was $223,335 for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, compared to no activity
for the quarter ended September 30, 1996, reflecting the infrequent nature of
such transactions. The following table sets forth information concerning crude
oil, and natural gas sales volumes, average sales prices, and per barrel oil
equivalent ("NBOE") operating costs (excluding depreciation, depletion, and
amortization hereinafter referred to as "DD&A") for the Company's exploration
and production activities for indicated periods:
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Three Months Ended September 30,
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1997 1996
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Sales volumes:
Natural gas (mcf) 75,869 119,359
Crude oil (bbl) 1,676 7,966
NBOE (bbl) 14,321 27,859
Average sales prices:
Natural gas ($/mcf) $ 2.42 $ 2.44
Crude oil ($/bbl) $ 18.60 $ 21.34
Lease operating expense ($/NBOE) $ 0.36 $ 0.22
Depletion, depreciation, & amortization ($/NBOE) /(1)/ $ 2.27 $ 2.00
</TABLE>
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/(1)/ Excludes depreciation on seismic computer hardware and software of
$141,662 and $126,119 for the three months ended September 30, 1997
and 1996, respectively.
Operating Expenses. Exploration expenses increased $990,309, or 111%,
to $1,884,555 for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, from $894,246 for the
quarter ended September 30, 1996. The increase was primarily a result of the
Company expensing its 50% share, or $1,425,169, of the West Cameron Seismic
Project, and increased costs due to additional personnel associated with the
Company's exploration projects, partially offset by the $657,385 incurred in the
third quarter of 1996 as a result of the drilling and abandonment of an
exploratory well in Timbalier Bay, Louisiana. Production costs from the one
working interest well decreased 15% to $5,192. As a result of the acquisition
of Wavefield Image, Inc. on July 1, 1997, research and development costs of
$49,844 were incurred in the third quarter of 1997, principally due to the
addition of personnel. DD&A expense in the third quarter of 1997 decreased
$7,601, or 4%, to $174,162 from $181,763 for the third quarter of 1996. The
decrease was principally a result of lower depletion expense on the one working
interest well, partially offset by additional depreciation and amortization on
additions of computer equipment and geophysical software. G&A expense in the
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third quarter of 1997 increased $42,121, or 13%, to $364,411 from $322,290 for
the third quarter of 1996, principally due to increases in personnel and related
costs.
Other Income (Expense). Net other income increased $35,040, or 72%,
to $83,709 for the three months ended September 30, 1997, compared to net other
income of $48,669, for the three months ended September 30, 1996, principally as
a result of increased interest income due to the increase in available cash.
Net Loss. For the quarter ended September 30, 1997, operations
resulted in a net loss of $1,956,578 ($.24 per share) compared to a net loss of
$894,665 ($.14 per share) for the comparable period in 1996. The increase in
net loss of $1,061,913, or 119%, was due to decreased revenue of $23,161,
increased operating expenses of $1,073,792, and an increase in net other income
of $35,040. The $.10 increase in per share loss was also affected by the
increased number of shares of common stock outstanding in the third quarter of
1997 principally due to the common stock offering in August 1997.
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
Operating Revenues. Oil and gas sales decreased by $171,919, or 17%,
to $845,865 for the first nine months of 1997, from $1,017,784 for the first
nine months of 1996. The decrease was attributable to a decrease in production
volumes of $154,398 and a decrease in the average prices for oil and natural gas
of $17,521. The price and volume variances from oil and gas in the first nine
months of 1997, compared to the same period in 1996, demonstrate the sensitivity
of the Company's operations to price fluctuations and its current dependence on
a small number of producing wells. Gain on sales of properties was $223,335 for
the nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared to $16,319 for the nine
months ended September 30, 1996, reflecting the infrequent nature of such
transactions. The following table sets forth information concerning crude oil,
and natural gas sales volumes, average sales prices, and per barrel oil
equivalent ("NBOE") operating costs (excluding depreciation, depletion, and
amortization hereinafter referred to as "DD&A") for the Company's exploration
and production activities for indicated periods:
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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1997 1996
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Sales volumes:
Natural gas (mcf) 274,805 267,379
Crude oil (bbl) 7,885 15,970
NBOE (bbl) 53,686 60,533
Average sales prices:
Natural gas ($/mcf) $ 2.48 $ 2.53
Crude oil ($/bbl) $ 20.91 $ 21.42
Lease operating expense ($/NBOE) $ 0.27 $ 0.29
Depletion, depreciation, & amortization ($/NBOE) /(1)/ $ 1.46 $ 2.00
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/ (1)/ Excludes depreciation on seismic computer hardware and software of
$412,316 and $322,588 for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and
1996, respectively.
Operating Expenses. Exploration expenses increased $2,435,333, or
185%, to $3,748,222 for the first nine months of 1997, from $1,312,889 for the
first nine months of 1996. The increase was primarily a result of the Company
expensing its 50% share, or $2,420,318, of the West Cameron Seismic Project, and
increased costs due to additional personnel associated with the Company's
exploration projects, partially offset by the $657,385 incurred in 1996 as a
result of the drilling and abandonment of the exploratory well discussed above.
Production costs from the one working interest well decreased 16% to $14,617.
As a result of the acquisition of Wavefield Image, Inc. on July 1, 1997,
research and development costs of $49,844 were incurred in 1997, principally due
to the addition of personnel. DD&A expense in the first nine months of 1997
increased $47,363, or 11%, to $490,855 from $443,492 for the first nine months
of 1996. The increase was principally a result of additional depreciation and
amortization on additions of computer equipment and geophysical software,
partially offset by lower depletion expense on the
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one working interest well. G&A expense in the first nine months of 1997
increased $198,099, or 20%, to $1,169,300 from $971,201 for the first nine
months of 1996, principally due to increases in personnel and related costs.
Other Income (Expense). Net other income decreased $12,064, or 6%, to
$180,043 for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared to net other
income of $192,107, for the nine months ended September 30, 1996, principally as
a result of decreased interest income due to the decrease in available cash.
Net Loss. For the nine months ended September 30, 1997, operations
resulted in a net loss of $4,223,595 ($.59 per share) compared to a net loss of
$1,487,178 ($.25 per share) for the comparable period in 1996. The increase in
net loss of $2,736,417, or 184%, is comprised of increased revenue of $3,597,
increased operating expenses of $2,727,950, and a decrease in net other income
of $12,064. The $.34 increase in per share loss was also affected by the
increased number of shares of common stock outstanding in the first nine months
of 1997 principally due to the common stock offering in August 1997.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has generated funds from public and private equity
offerings, cash flow from the Company's operations, and cash payments made to it
under the Fortune Exploration Agreement and the Cheniere Exploration Agreement.
The Company may use its cash for any general corporate purposes. Sources of
funds have included an aggregate of approximately $24.2 million from the sale of
equity securities for cash during the last four years. Other historical sources
of funds have included advances in 1995 under the Fortune Exploration Agreement,
and $13.5 million, as of September 30, 1997, provided under the Cheniere
Exploration Agreement.
The Company expects that its capital needs for the remainder of 1997
will be satisfied through cash on hand and further cash advances, if any, under
the Cheniere Exploration Agreement. The Company estimates that the costs of
seismic data acquisition and processing and obtaining seismic permits for the
West Cameron Seismic Project through December 31, 1997, will aggregate
approximately $20.3 million, of which the Company's share is $3.4 million and
$16.9 million is allocable to Cheniere. As of September 30, 1997, approximately
$18.3 million of these costs have been incurred, of which $16.6 million has been
paid, with Cheniere having advanced $13.5 million and the Company having funded
the remaining $3.1 million. Of the $3.7 million of expected costs remaining to
be paid, Cheniere will be obligated to advance to the Company $3.4 million in
order to maintain its full 50% interest in the West Cameron Seismic Project.
The Company would pay the remaining $300,000 of such expected costs. As of
September 30, 1997, the Company had $14.2 million in cash. On August 28, 1997,
the Company granted an extension until December 31, 1997, of the time Cheniere
is required to pay its share of Project Costs incurred through such date. As of
September 30, 1997, Cheniere's share of costs incurred in excess of the amount
of Cheniere's advances is classified as an exploration receivable of $2,325,276.
The Company's share of the budgeted costs could increase if Cheniere
elects to discontinue funding of the West Cameron Seismic Project. Such
additional costs and other capital needs may be funded from available cash of
the Company, the issuance of additional equity securities, including the
exercise of outstanding warrants and options of the Company, securing additional
project partners, or the sale of prospects, if any, identified by the Company's
projects. The Company does not presently maintain any credit facilities. The
Company may in the future explore the possibility of obtaining a credit facility
in the event the Company increases oil and gas production through the successful
completion of oil and gas wells drilled by the Company. There can be no
assurance that the Company will be successful in securing additional partners or
additional project financing or credit financing.
The Company's current budget for its capital expenditures for 1997 is
approximately $3.9 million, including $3.4 million for West Cameron Seismic
Project costs (as a result of revisions for seismic acquisition costs) and
$393,000 related to the purchase of computer equipment and software. Other
significant additional capital expenditures may include the acquisition of
additional oil and gas leases, the drilling of prospects identified by the
Company, the acquisition of interests in producing wells, and other oil and gas
exploration and production related investment opportunities determined by
management and the Board of Directors to be in the interest of the Company. The
amount and timing of these expenditures will be dependent upon numerous factors
including the availability of capital to the Company, availability of seismic
data, the number and type of drilling prospects, if any,
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identified as a result of the Company's 3D seismic analysis, the terms under
which industry partners may participate in the Company prospects, and the cost
of drilling and completing wells in the Louisiana Transition Zone and the
Timbalier Trench.
The Company has incurred net losses since its inception in 1994. The
Company expects to generate a net loss in 1997, including its 50% share of
remaining geological and geophysical costs of approximately $2.0 million which
it expects to incur on the West Cameron Seismic Project in the fourth quarter of
the year. The successful efforts method of accounting generally requires that
geological and geophysical expenses be expensed when incurred.
The Company currently maintains a $300,000 bond required to hold its
present federal oil and gas leases. This bond is collateralized by a United
States Treasury Note. In the event the Company determines to act as operator on
a federal offshore lease or is otherwise required to increase its bonding by
federal or state authorities, such additional bonding may require significant
amounts of capital as collateral.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDING
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) EXHIBITS
1.1* Underwriting Agreement and exhibits thereto (filed on August 19,
1997 as Exhibit 1.1 to the Company's Registration Statement No.
333-27679 on Form S-1)
4.8* Form of Warrant Agreement by and among the Company and Brean
Murray & Co., Inc. and Gaines, Berland Inc. (for Underwriter
Warrants) (filed on August 19, 1997 as Exhibit 4.8 to the
Company's Registration Statement No. 333-27679 on Form S-1)
10.18* Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 1, 1997, by and between
the Company, Wavefield Image, Inc., and certain stockholders of
Wavefield Image, Inc. (filed on August 19, 1997 as Exhibit 10.18
to the Company's Registration Statement No. 333-27679 on
Form S-1)
10.19* Employment Agreement between Zydeco Energy, Inc. and Norman S.
Neidell (filed on August 19, 1997 as Exhibit 10.19 to the
Company's Registration Statement No. 333-27679 on Form S-1)
10.20* Fifth Amendment to the Exploration Agreement between Zydeco
Exploration, Inc. and Cheniere Energy Operating Co., Inc.
(formerly FX Energy, Inc.) dated April 28, 1997 (filed on August
19, 1997 as Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Registration Statement
No. 333-27679 on Form S-1)
10.21* Sixth Amendment to the Exploration Agreement between Zydeco
Exploration, Inc. and Cheniere Energy Operating Co., Inc.
(formerly FX Energy, Inc.) dated July 18, 1997 (filed on August
19, 1997 as Exhibit 10.21 to the Company's Registration Statement
No. 333-27679 on Form S-1)
10.22+ Seventh Amendment to the Exploration Agreement between Zydeco
Exploration, Inc. and Cheniere Energy Operating Co., Inc.
(formerly FX Energy, Inc.) dated August 28, 1997.
* Incorporated by reference to the indicated filing.
+ Exhibit filed herewith.
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the third quarter of 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ZYDECO ENERGY, INC.
/s/ Sam B. Myers, Jr.
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Sam B. Myers, Jr., Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Stephen P. Jacobs
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Stephen P. Jacobs, Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: November 14, 1997
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EXHIBIT 10.22
[ZYDECO EXPLORATION, INC. LETTERHEAD]
August 28, 1997
Cheniere Energy Operating Co., Inc.
1710 Two Allen Center
1200 Smith Street
Houston, Texas 77002
Re: Seventh Amendment
Gentlemen:
I am writing with respect to that certain Exploration Agreement dated April 4,
1996, between FX Energy, Inc. and Zydeco Exploration, Inc., as amended by that
certain First Amendment dated May 15, 1996, and that certain Second Amendment
dated August 5, 1996, and that certain Third Amendment dated October 31, 1996,
and that certain Fourth Amendment dated as of November 27, 1996, and that
certain Fifth Amendment dated April 28, 1997, and that certain Sixth Amendment
dated July 18, 1997 (as amended, the "Agreement"). For convenience, terms
defined therein shall have the same meaning when used herein. FXEnergy, Inc.
("FX") has changed its name to Cheniere Energy Operating Co., Inc. ("Cheniere").
Under the Agreement, Cheniere was to have paid 100% of the first $13,500,000
of Seismic Costs. It has done so. Seismic Costs over $13,500,000 ("Excess
Costs") are borne equally by ZEI and Cheniere.
We wish to grant Cheniere an extension of certain monies presently due, and
memorialize certain other understandings.
1. At present, Cheniere owes $2,177,000, which represents its 50% of Excess
Costs accumulated to July31, 1997 and 50% of the August cash call. Zydeco
agrees to extend the time for Cheniere to pay such monies until December
31, 1997.
2. Zydeco desires to continue the program by:
a) leasing and acquiring certain computer equipment and software;
b) acquiring non-State leases by the exercise of options and outright
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Cheniere Energy Operating Co., Inc.
August 28, 1997
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Zydeco estimates the cost of such additional program expenses
(the "Program Expenses") through December 31, 1997 to be approximately
$1,500,000, of which Cheniere's share would be $750,000.
3. Cheniere authorizes Zydeco to incur such Program Expenses for their joint
account, and agrees to pay approximately $750,000 of Program Expenses on
December 31, 1997.
4. No grace periods shall apply to amounts due on December 31, 1997.
5. If Cheniere timely pays the amounts due on December 31, 1997, Cheniere
shall own a one-half interest in all leases and options acquired by Zydeco
for their joint interest. It shall also own the 50% interest in the Seismic
Data provided in the Agreement.
6. If, however, Cheniere fails to pay all or a portion of monies due on
December 31, 1997, it shall be treated as a Discontinuance, and the
interest of Cheniere in the Seismic Data, leases, and options shall be
determined as of December 31, 1997.
7. Zydeco may nominate certain state acreage within the AMI for state leases.
It shall notify Cheniere when it does so. If Cheniere tenders 1/2 of the
bid amount by certified check four business days before the state lease
sale, Cheniere shall be entitled to a 50% working interest in any lease
taken by successful bid. If Cheniere fails to so tender a portion of the
bid, it shall have no interest in leases acquired at such sales.
8. In consideration of the agreements reflected herein:
a) Cheniere hereby releases Zydeco from any claims or causes of action
arising out of or related to the Agreement prior to the date hereof; and
b) Zydeco hereby releases Cheniere from any claims or causes of action
arising out of or related to the Agreement prior to the date hereof.
9. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this amendment and the
Agreement as previously amended, the terms hereof shall control.
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Cheniere Energy Operating Co., Inc.
August 28, 1997
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If I have correctly set forth our agreements, kindly so indicate by executing
one counterpart of this letter and returning it to the undersigned.
Yours very truly,
ZYDECO EXPLORATION ,INC.
By: /s/ Sam B. Myers, Jr.
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Its: CEO
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO THIS
28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1997.
CHENIERE ENERGY OPERATING CO., INC.
By: /s/ Charif Souki
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Its: Chairman
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