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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (date of earliest event reported): July 11, 1997
DLB OIL & GAS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OKLAHOMA
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
0-26484 73-1358299
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1601 N.W. EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 700
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73118-1401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 405-848-8808
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ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
Previously filed under Form 8-K dated July 28, 1997.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS
(a) Consolidated Financial Statements - WRT Energy Corporation
Independent Auditors' Report
Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31, 1996 and 1995
Consolidated Statements of Operations, Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, Years
Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Years Ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheet, June 30, 1997 (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited), Six
Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited), Six
Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(b) Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements - DLB Oil & Gas,
Inc.
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet as of
June 30, 1997
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of
Operations, Year Ended December 31, 1996 and the Six
Months Ended June 30, 1997
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial
Statements
(c) Exhibits
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2.0 Warrant Agreement dated July 10, 1997 (1)
2.1 Registration Rights Agreement dated July 10, 1997 (1)
2.2 Commitment Agreement dated January 20, 1997 (1)
2.3 Subscription Rights Agreement (1)
2.4 Liquidating Trust Agreement dated July 10, 1997 (1)
23.1 Independent Auditor's Consent
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(1) Previously filed under Form 8-K dated July 28, 1997
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto authorized.
DLB Oil & Gas, Inc.
/s/ Mike Liddell
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Mike Liddell, Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Ron Youtsey
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Ron Youtsey, Chief Financial Officer
Date: September 29, 1997
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors
WRT Energy Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of WRT
Energy Corporation and subsidiary (the Company) (a debtor in possession as of
February 14, 1996) as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity (deficit), and cash
flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1996.
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to
above present fairly in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December
31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared
assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern which contemplates
among other things, the realization of assets and liquidation of its
liabilities in the ordinary course of business. As discussed in Note 2 to the
consolidated financial statements, the Company's Plan of Reorganization was
confirmed by the bankruptcy court on May 5, 1997 and is subject to certain
material conditions before its effective date. However, continuation of the
Company as going concern and realization of its assets and liquidation of its
liabilities is dependent upon, among other things, the Company's ability to
achieve successful future operations. These matters raise substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated
financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of reported asset amounts or the amounts and
classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be
unable to continue in existence.
As discussed in Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements, the
Company has adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards
Board's Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for
the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed
of," in 1995.
Kpmg Peat Marwick LLP
Houston, Texas
July 3, 1997
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1995
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<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents .............................................. $ 5,679,000 $ 1,608,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$4,966,000 and $448,000 for 1996 and 1995, respectively ............. 3,667,000 7,139,000
Prepaid expenses and other ............................................. 633,000 768,000
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9,979,000 9,515,000
Cash held in escrow .......................................................... 831,000 710,000
Property and equipment, net - successful efforts method ...................... 56,899,000 63,913,000
Debt issuance costs, net ..................................................... 367,000 5,109,000
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$ 68,076,000 $ 79,247,000
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ............................... $ 5,529,000 $ 23,576,000
Pre-petition liabilities not subject to compromise ..................... 16,752,000 -
Pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise ......................... 136,346,000 -
Long-term debt in default .............................................. - 113,949,000
Minimum production guarantee obligation ................................ - 3,591,000
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158,627,000 141,116,000
Shareholders' deficit:
Preferred stock - $.01 par value, 2,000,000 authorized, 1,265,000 issued
and outstanding at December 31, 1996 and
1995, respectively .................................................. 27,677,000 27,677,000
Common stock - $.01 par value, 50,000,000 authorized,
9,539,207 issued and outstanding at
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively ............................ 95,000 95,000
Paid-in capital ........................................................ 39,571,000 38,866,000
Accumulated deficit .................................................... (157,562,000) (128,175,000)
Treasury stock (35,100 shares at December 31, 1996 and 1995) ........... (332,000) (332,000)
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Total shareholders' deficit ..................................... (90,551,000) (61,869,000)
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Commitments and contingencies
$ 68,076,000 $ 79,247,000
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
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1996 1995 1994
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Revenues:
Gas sales ........................................... $ 10,382,000 $ 11,747,000 $ 6,597,000
Oil and condensate sales ............................ 13,637,000 12,908,000 4,437,000
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Total revenues ...................................... 24,019,000 24,655,000 11,034,000
Expenses:
Production costs .................................... 13,304,000 9,534,000 3,077,000
Production taxes .................................... 1,791,000 2,139,000 811,000
Depreciation, depletion and amortization ............ 7,973,000 12,645,000 3,201,000
General and administrative expenses ................. 3,210,000 4,882,000 3,037,000
Provision for doubtful accounts ..................... 5,158,000 2,007,000 -
Restructuring charges ............................... - 1,433,000 -
Minimum production guarantee obligation ............. 5,555,000 3,591,000 -
Impairment of long-lived assets ..................... 3,864,000 103,266,000 -
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40,855,000 139,497,000 10,126,000
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Income (loss) from operations ................ (16,836,000) (114,842,000) 908,000
Interest expense .......................................... 5,562,000 13,759,000 19,000
Gain on sale of oil and gas properties .................... - - 3,033,000
Other income, net ......................................... 356,000 426,000 344,000
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Income (loss) before reorganization costs and
income taxes .......................... (22,042,000) (128,175,000) 4,266,000
Reorganization costs ...................................... 7,345,000 - -
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Income (loss) before income taxes ............ (29,387,000) (128,175,000) 4,266,000
Income tax expense ........................................ - - 36,000
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Net income (loss) ................................ (29,387,000) (128,175,000) 4,230,000
Dividends on preferred stock (undeclared in 1996) ......... (2,846,000) (2,846,000) (2,846,000)
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Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $ (32,233,000) $(131,021,000) $ 1,384,000
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Per common share:
Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent
share ............................................... $ (3.38) $ (13.84) $ 0.18
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Average common and common equivalent shares
outstanding ......................................... 9,539,000 9,466,000 7,792,000
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
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<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
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Preferred stock ................................................ $ 27,677,000 $ 27,677,000 $ 27,677,000
Common stock:
Balance at beginning of year ............................... 95,000 90,000 65,000
Issued to purchase oil and gas properties .............. - 2,000 18,000
Exercise of common stock options and warrants .......... - 6,000 7,000
Restricted common stock cancellation ................... - (3,000) -
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Balance at end of year ..................................... 95,000 95,000 90,000
Paid-in-capital:
Balance at beginning of year ............................... 38,866,000 38,516,000 21,426,000
Issued to purchase oil and gas properties .............. - 1,615,000 14,948,000
Exercise of common stock options and warrants .......... - 2,502,000 3,833,000
Cancellation of restricted stock plan .................. - (2,157,000) -
Issuance of warrants ................................... - 1,600,000 -
Reversal of preferred stock dividends previously accrued 712,000 - -
Dividends on preferred stock (undeclared in 1996) ...... - (2,846,000) (1,691,000)
Other .................................................. (7,000) (364,000) -
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Balance at end of year ..................................... 39,571,000 38,866,000 38,516,000
Accumulated deficit:
Balance at beginning of year ............................... (128,175,000) - (3,075,000)
.............
Net income (loss) before dividends on preferred stock .. (29,387,000) (128,175,000) 4,230,000
Dividends on preferred stock ........................... - - (1,155,000)
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Balance at end of year ..................................... (157,562,000) (128,175,000) -
Deferred compensation:
Balance at beginning of year ............................... - (2,430,000) (2,700,000)
Amortization of restricted stock ....................... - 270,000 270,000
Cancellation of restricted stock plan .................. - 2,160,000 -
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Balance at end of year ..................................... - - (2,430,000)
Treasury stock:
Balance at beginning of year ............................... (332,000) (315,000) -
Purchase of treasury stock ............................. - (17,000) (1,568,000)
Issued to purchase oil and gas properties .............. - - 1,253,000
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Balance at end of year ..................................... (332,000) (332,000) (315,000)
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Shareholders' equity (deficit) ................................. $ (90,551,000) $ (61,869,000) $ 63,538,000
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
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1996 1995 1994
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Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income (loss) ........................................ $ (29,387,000) $(128,175,000) $ 4,230,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ............ 7,973,000 12,645,000 3,201,000
Provision for doubtful accounts and notes receivable . 5,158,000 2,007,000 -
Amortization of debt issuance costs .................. 909,000 759,000 -
Write-off of debt issuance costs and Senior Notes
discount .......................................... 5,263,000 - -
Amortization of restricted stock ..................... - 270,000 270,000
Impairment of long-lived assets ...................... 3,864,000 103,266,000 -
Write-off of leasehold improvements .................. - 946,000 -
Gain on sale of oil and gas properties ............... (5,000) (3,000) (3,033,000)
Write-off of accounts receivable included in
production costs ................................. (1,172,000) - -
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable .................................. (515,000) (2,249,000) (3,553,000)
Prepaid expenses and other ........................... 132,000 (349,000) (406,000)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ............. (18,376,000) 13,551,000 4,207,000
Pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise ....... 28,236,000 - -
Pre-petition liabilities not subject to compromise ... 1,505,000 - -
Minimum production guarantee obligation .............. 5,555,000 3,591,000 -
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Net cash provided by operating activities ......... 9,140,000 6,259,000 4,916,000
Cash flow from investing activities:
Decrease in notes and other receivables .................. - 69,000 333,000
Additions to cash held in escrow ......................... (121,000) (220,000) (240,000)
Additions to property and equipment ...................... (4,823,000) (116,730,000) (40,087,000)
Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties ............. 5,000 390,000 11,765,000
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Net cash used in investing activities ............. (4,939,000) (116,491,000) (28,229,000)
Cash flow from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings ................................. - 126,141,000 7,000,000
Proceeds from issuance of warrants ....................... - 1,600,000 -
Debt issuance costs ...................................... - (5,722,000) -
Principal payments on borrowings ......................... (130,000) (19,603,000) (206,000)
Purchase of treasury stock ............................... - (17,000) (1,569,000)
Proceeds from option and warrant exercises ............... - 2,508,000 3,840,000
Common stock filing fees ................................. - (120,000) -
Dividends on preferred stock ............................. - (2,135,000) (2,135,000)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (130,000) 102,652,000 6,930,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ..... 4,071,000 (7,580,000) (16,383,000)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year ............ 1,608,000 9,188,000 25,571,000
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Cash and cash equivalents - end of year .................. $ 5,679,000 $ 1,608,000 $ 9,188,000
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
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1996 1995 1994
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION
Interest paid ..................................... $ - $ 8,232,000 $ 18,000
Income taxes paid ................................. - 36,000 -
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION OF NON-CASH
INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Common stock issued to purchase oil and gas
properties ..................................... - 1,617,000 14,966,000
Note receivable from sale of property and
equipment ...................................... - 3,400,000 5,700,000
Reduction in drilling and workover rigs and marine
equipment notes receivable and related deferred
gain ........................................... - 1,763,000 -
Accrued dividends on preferred stock .............. (712,000) 712,000 712,000
Treasury stock issued to purchase oil and gas
properties ..................................... - - 1,253,000
Deferred gain on sale of oil property and equipment - - (1,805,000)
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
WRT Energy Corporation, a Texas corporation, and subsidiaries, are
referred to herein collectively as "WRT" or the "Company". The Company owns
and operates mature oil and gas properties in the Louisiana Gulf Coast. The
Company seeks to increase both the current production and total oil and gas
recovery through the use of advanced technologies, including sophisticated
radioactive logging equipment owned by the Company and fluid separation
technologies.
2. THE REORGANIZATION CASE
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
On February 14, 1996, ("Petition Date"), the Company filed a petition
with the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana ("Bankruptcy
Court") for protection under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code. Such
case is referred to herein as the "Reorganization Case". Upon filing of the
voluntary petition for relief, the Company, as debtor-in-possession, was
authorized to operate its business for the benefit of claim holders and
interest holders, and has continued to do so, without objection or request
for appointment of a trustee. All debts of the Company as of the Petition
Date are currently stayed by the bankruptcy petition and subject to
compromise pursuant to such proceedings. The Company has operated its
business and managed its assets in the ordinary course as debtor-
in-possession, and has obtained court approval for transactions outside the
ordinary course of business.
Plan of Reorganization
On October 22, 1996, the Company accepted and signed the proposal ("DLBW
Proposal") submitted by DLB Oil & Gas, Inc. ("DLB") and Wexford Management
LLC ("Wexford"), on behalf of its affiliated investment funds, providing the
terms of a proposed capital investment in a plan of reorganization for the
Company. DLB and Wexford are collectively referred to herein as DLBW. The
Company subsequently obtained Bankruptcy Court approval of the expense
reimbursement provisions of the DLBW Proposal.
Subsequent to the Company's execution of the DLBW Proposal, DLB
commenced negotiations with Texaco Exploration and Production, Inc. ("TEPI")
regarding, (i) the claim asserted by TEPI against the Company and its
affiliates ("Texaco Claim"), (ii) the purchase of certain interests owned by
TEPI in the West Cote Blanche Bay Field ("WCBB Assets") and (iii) the
Contract Area Operating Agreement on the WCBB Assets and various other
agreements relating thereto. As a result of the negotiations, TEPI and DLB
reached an agreement pursuant to which DLB (i) agreed to purchase the Texaco
Claim, (ii) as required by TEPI, agreed to purchase the WCBB Assets from
TEPI, and (iii) will guarantee ("P&A Guarantee") the performance of all
plugging and abandonment obligations related to both the WCBB assets and the
Company's interests in West Cote Blanche Bay Field ("WCBB") and, in order to
implement the P&A Guarantee, will pay into a trust ("P&A Trust") established
for the benefit of the State of Louisiana, $1,000,000 on or before the first
date, no less than thirty days nor more than ninety days following the
confirmation date of May 5, 1997, on which (i) the confirmation order has
been stayed and (ii) the conditions to effectiveness have been satisfied
(the " Effective Date") and certain other amounts. This transaction closed
on March 11, 1997.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
On January 20, 1997, WRT and DLBW jointly filed the First Amended Joint
Plan of Reorganization ("Plan") and First Amended Disclosure Statement. The
Plan contemplates (i) the issuance to WRT's unsecured creditors, on account
of their allowed claims, an aggregate of 10 million shares of New WRT ("New
WRT") Common Stock, (ii) the issuance to WRT's unsecured creditors, on
account of their allowed claims, of the right to purchase an additional
3,800,000 of New WRT Common Stock at a purchase price of $3.50 per share
("Rights Offering"), (iii) the issuance to DLBW and affiliates of the number
of shares of New WRT Common Stock obtained by dividing DLBW's allowed
secured claim amount by a purchase price of $3.50 per share, (iv) the
purchase by DLBW of all shares of New WRT Common Stock not otherwise
purchased pursuant to the Rights Offering, (v) the transfer by DLB of the
WCBB Assets to New WRT along with the associated P&A trust fund and
associated funding obligation in exchange for 5,000,000 shares of New WRT
Common Stock and in exchange the transfer by New WRT to TEPI certain assets
and non-producing acreage, and (vi) the funding by WRT of $3,000,000 to an
entity (the "Litigation Entity") to which WRT will transfer any and all
causes of action, claims, rights of actions, suits or proceedings which have
been or could be asserted by WRT except for (a) the action to recover unpaid
production proceeds payable to WRT by Tri-Deck Oil & Gas Company and (b) the
foreclosure action to recover title to certain assets (See Note 4 regarding
recovery of drilling and workover rigs). New WRT will own a 12% economic
interest in the Litigation Entity and the remainder of the economic
interests in the Litigation Entity will be allocated to unsecured creditors
and DLBW based on their ownership percentage of the 13.8 million shares to
be distributed and issued as described in (i) and (ii) above.
As a consequence of these transactions, upon the Effective Date of the
Plan, New WRT will own one hundred percent (100%) of the working interest in
the shallow contract area at WCBB. The proceeds from the Rights Offering
will be utilized to provide the cash necessary to satisfy Administrative and
Priority Claims, fund the Litigation Entity with $3,000,000 and provide New
WRT with working capital. New WRT will continue to conduct business and own
and operate the oil and gas properties. The Litigation Entity will pursue
causes of action assigned to it under the Plan. The beneficiaries of the
Litigation Entity will be unsecured creditors, DLBW and New WRT, which will
own 12% of the Litigation Entity.
On May 5, 1997, the Bankruptcy Court confirmed WRT's Plan of
Reorganization, as amended. The effective date of the Plan was July 11,
1997. WRT's financial statements will reflect fresh-start reporting, as
defined by the Accounting Standards Division of the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position Number 90-7, "Financial
Reporting by Entities in Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code" ("SOP
90-7"), as of the effective date when all material conditions precedent to
the Plan became binding. Under SOP 90-7, the reorganization value, or
enterprise value, of the entity is allocated to the entity's assets in
conformity with the purchase method described in Accounting Principles Board
("APB") Opinion No.16, "Business Combinations." Upon the effective date, New
WRT allocated the actual reorganization value to the entity's assets.
An unaudited pro forma condensed balance sheet reflecting the
anticipated fresh start reporting had the Plan become effective on December
31, 1996 is as follows:
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
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December 31, 1996
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Proforma (Unaudited)
Historical Adjustments Proforma
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Cash $ 5,679,000 $ 3,855,000 d,e,f,g,h,i,j $ 9,534,000
Accounts receivable, net 3,667,000 - 3,667,000
Other current assets 663,000 - 633,000
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Total current assets 9,979,000 3,855,000 13,834,000
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Property and equipment, net 56,899,000 14,152,000 a,c 71,051,000
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Other assets 1,198,000 20,000 e 1,218,000
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$ 68,076,000 $ 18,027,000 $ 86,103,000
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Current liabilities $ 158,627,000 $ (154,807,000) d,e,g,h,i $ 3,820,000
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Long-term debt - 15,000,000 e 15,000,000
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Stockholders' equity (deficit) (90,551,000) 157,834,000 a,b,c,f,g,h,i 67,283,000
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$ 68,076,000 $ 18,027,000 $ 86,103,000
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The condensed unaudited pro forma balance sheet is not necessarily
indicative of the actual fresh start balance sheet as of the Effective date.
Assumptions used in the preparation of this unaudited pro forma balance
sheet are as follows:
a. To adjust oil and gas properties and other property and equipment to
fair market value in accordance with SOP 90-7.
b. All of the currently outstanding preferred stock, common stock, paid-in
capital and treasury stock were canceled, resulting in a decrease in
equity of $65,659,000.
c. The Company issued 5,000,000 shares of New WRT stock in exchange for oil
and gas properties valued at $13,500,000.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
d. The INCC note of $15,000,000 was paid in full, including unpaid interest
accrued through December 31, 1996 of $1,593,000.
e. Financing was recorded from ING in the amount of $15,000,000 less
$187,000 in loan fees which were deducted from the loan proceeds and
$200,000 in loan fees which are due in two annual installments of
$100,000 each. Additionally, $367,000 of debt issuance costs related to
the INCC note were written-off
f. Stock rights offerings in the amount of $13,300,000 were recorded
reflecting the issuance of 3,800,000 additional shares at $3.50 per
share.
g. Priority and secured claims in the amount of $13,105,000 were exchanged
for 2,681,000 shares of stock and $3,720,000 in cash.
h. Unsecured claims in the amount of $124,364,000 were exchanged for
10,000,000 shares of New WRT.
i. Establishment of a litigation trust in the amount of $3,000,000.
j. Payment of administrative claims in the amount of $945,000.
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Going Concern Considerations
The accompanying financial statements of the Company have been prepared
on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and
the liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. As
described in Note 2 above, the Company has filed for reorganization under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The consolidated financial
statements do not include any adjustments relating to recoverability and
classification of reported asset amounts or the amounts and classification
of liabilities that might result from the ultimate resolution of the Plan of
Reorganization.
On the Effective Date of the Plan of Reorganization, the Company will
utilize fresh-start reporting in accordance with the requirements of SOP
90-7. The application of SOP 90-7 will result in the creation of a new
reporting entity having no retained earnings or accumulated deficit.
Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of WRT Energy
Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, WRT Technologies, Inc. Until
December 31, 1995, WRT owned 100% of the stock of two subsidiaries, Tesla
Resources, Inc. ("Tesla") and Southern Petroleum, Inc. ("Southern
Petroleum"). On that date, both Tesla and Southern Petroleum were merged
into WRT with WRT emerging as the sole surviving corporation. In November
1995, WRT formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, WRT Technologies, Inc., which
was established to own and operate WRT's proprietary, radioactive,
cased-hole logging technology. As of
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
December 31, 1996, WRT Technologies, Inc. held only immaterial assets and had
no operating activities. All significant intercompany transactions have been
eliminated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents for purposes of the
statement of cash flow.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities
approximate fair value due to the short- term maturity of these financial
instruments.
Due to their nature, pre-petition liabilities not subject to compromise
and pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise do not have reasonably
estimatable fair values.
At December 31, 1995, the fair value of the Company's long-term debt in
default, approximately $50,000,000, was estimated based on quoted market
prices for the Senior Notes (defined herein), and based on the principle
balance outstanding for the Credit Facility (defined herein), because it
bears interest rates that adjust to market rates.
Depreciation and Amortization
The Company provides for depreciation and amortization on the
straight-line basis as follows:
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<S> <C>
Office equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 years
Shop equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 years
Field and wireline equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 years
</TABLE>
Oil and Gas Operations
The Company follows the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil
and gas operations. Under the successful efforts method, costs of productive
wells, development dry holes and productive leases are capitalized and
amortized on a unit-of-production basis over the life of the remaining proved
reserves. The Company's estimate of future dismantlement and abandonment costs
has been considered in computing the aforementioned amortization.
Cost centers for amortization purposes are determined based on a reasonable
aggregation of properties with common geological structures or stratigraphic
conditions, such as a reservoir or field. The Company performs a review for
impairment of proved oil and gas properties on a depletable unit basis when
circumstances suggest the need for such a review. For each depletable unit
determined to be impaired, an impairment loss equal to the difference between
the carrying value and the fair value of the depletable unit will be
recognized. Fair value, on a depletable unit basis, is estimated to be the
present value of expected future net cash flows computed by applying estimated
future oil and gas prices, as determined by management, to estimated future
production of oil and gas reserves over the economic lives of the reserves.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
Exploration expenses, including geological, geophysical and costs of
carrying and retaining undeveloped properties are charged to expense as
incurred.
Unproved properties are assessed periodically and a loss is recognized
to the extent, if any, that the cost of the property has been impaired. If
proved reserves are not discovered within one year after drilling is
completed, costs are charged to expense.
Earnings (Loss) per Share
Earnings (loss) per share computations are calculated on the
weighted-average of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding
during the year. Common stock options and warrants are considered to be
common share equivalents and are used to calculate earnings per common and
common equivalent share except when they are anti-dilutive.
Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income
taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax
bases of existing assets and liabilities and operating loss and tax credit
carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are based on
enacted tax rates applicable to the future period when those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change
in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income
in the period the rate change is enacted.
Revenue Recognition
Natural gas revenues are recorded in the month produced using the
entitlement method, whereby any production volumes received in excess of the
Company's ownership percentage in the property are recorded as a liability.
If less than the Company's entitlement is received, the underproduction is
recorded as a receivable. Oil revenues are recognized in the month produced.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company operates in the oil and natural gas industry with sales to
refineries, re-sellers such as pipeline companies, and local distribution
companies. While certain of these customers are affected by periodic
downturns in the economy in general or in their specific segment of the
natural gas industry, the Company believes that its level of credit-related
losses due to such economic fluctuations has been immaterial and will
continue to be immaterial to the Company's results of operations in the long
term. Unrelated to economic fluctuations, during 1996, the Company incurred
a bad debt in the amount of $4,278,000 related to marketing of its oil and
gas by Tri-Deck Oil & Gas Company ("Tri-Deck"). See Notes 5 and 18 for
further discussion.
During the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, approximately
89%, 79% and 52%, respectively, of the Company's revenues from oil and
natural gas sales were attributable to sales to five
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
primary customers: Tri-Deck, Plains Marketing and Transportation, Inc.,
Texas-Ohio Gas, Inc., Riverside Pipeline Company and Prior Energy.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates,
judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. The financial statements are highly
dependent on oil and gas reserve estimates which are inherently imprecise.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Stock Options
As more fully described in Note 13, the Company has various employee and
outside director stock option plans outstanding at December 31, 1996.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123 "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123"), issued in October 1995, allows a
company to adopt a fair value based method of accounting for its stock-based
compensation plans, or to continue to follow the intrinsic value method of
accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees", in accounting for its stock option plans. In accordance with APB
Opinion No 25, compensation costs are not recognized in the Company's fixed
stock option plans.
The Company has elected to continue to apply APB Opinion No. 25 in
accounting for its granted stock options and accordingly, no compensation
cost has been recognized for the fair value of stock options granted to
employees and outside directors in the financial statements. Had the Company
recognized compensation cost based on the fair value at the grant date for
its stock options under SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss would have been
increased to the pro forma amounts indicated in the table below. The pro
forma amounts shown below do not include the effects of stock options
granted prior to January 1, 1995. The pro forma net loss reflects only
options granted in 1995, as no options were granted in 1996. The per share
weighted average fair value of stock options granted during 1995 was $4.34
on the date of grant using the Black Scholes option-pricing model with the
following assumptions: expected dividend yield 0%, risk free interest rate
of 6.85% and 6.04% for the grants dated April 13, 1995 and September 1,
1995, respectively, expected volatility of 90.4% and an expected life of
five years. The full impact of compensation cost for stock options under
SFAS No. 123 is not reflected in the pro forma net loss amounts presented
below because compensation cost is reflected over the option vesting period
of five years.
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<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Net loss -
As reported $ (32,233,000) $ (131,021,000)
Pro forma $ (32,831,000) $ (131,749,000)
Net loss per share -
As reported $ (3.38) $ (13.84)
Pro forma $ (3.44) $ (13.92)
</TABLE>
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
The Company's stock options have no estimated fair value at December 31,
1996, as under the Company's proposed Plan, the holders of WRT stock options
will receive no distribution and their rights will be extinguished.
Commitments and Contingencies
Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments,
litigation or other sources are recorded when it is probable that a
liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
In October 1996, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
issued SOP 96-1, "Environmental Remediation Liabilities." SOP 96-1 was
adopted by the Company on January 1, 1997. It requires, among other things,
that environmental remediation liabilities be accrued when the criteria of
SFAS No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies," have been met. SOP 96-1 also
provides guidance with respect to the measurement of the remediation
liabilities. Such accounting is consistent with the Company's method of
accounting for environmental remediation costs. Therefore, adoption of SOP
96-1 will not have a material impact on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The major categories of property and equipment and related accumulated
depreciation, depletion and amortization as of December 31, 1996 and 1995
are as follows:
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<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Oil and gas properties $ 77,541,000 $ 75,609,000
Equipment 2,954,000 3,312,000
Office furniture and fixtures 1,669,000 2,297,000
Building 235,000 236,000
Land 260,000 263,000
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Total property and equipment 82,659,000 81,717,000
Accumulated depreciation,
depletion and amortization (25,760,000) (17,804,000)
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Property and equipment, net $ 56,899,000 $ 63,913,000
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</TABLE>
In December 1994, the Company sold four drilling and workover rigs,
obtained in connection with certain oil and gas property acquisitions, to an
oil field service contractor for a total consideration of $3,900,000. The
purchaser gave a 6% secured promissory note in exchange. No gain or loss was
recognized at the date of the sale. The $1,000,000 gain on the sale was
deferred and was being realized over the life of the note. Concerns about
the ability of the purchaser to perform pursuant to the terms of the
contract resulted in the Company reversing the deferred gain in September
1995. At December 31, 1995, the related note receivable was canceled. The
Company has hired counsel and currently is seeking to recover the collateral
securing these notes.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
In December 1994 and May 1995, the Company sold to the same oil field
service contractor marine and oil field service equipment for a total
consideration of $5,200,000. The purchaser gave two 6% secured promissory notes
in exchange. No gain or loss was recognized at the date of the sale. The
$800,000 gain on the sale was deferred and was being realized over the life of
the notes. Concerns about the ability of the purchaser to perform pursuant to
the terms of the contracts resulted in the Company reversing in September 1995
the deferred gain. At December 31, 1995, the two related promissory notes were
fully canceled. The Company has hired counsel and is currently seeking to
recover the collateral securing these notes.
5. PROVISION FOR DOUBTFUL RECEIVABLES
The Company has recorded provisions for certain receivables in which
collectibility is uncertain as follows:
In April 1995, the Company allegedly entered into a marketing agreement
with Tri-Deck pursuant to which Tri-Deck would market all of the Company's oil
and natural gas production. Subsequent to the agreement, Tri-Deck's principal,
James Florence, who was also serving as WRT's Director of Marketing, assigned
to Plains Marketing its right to market the Company's oil production and
entered into a contract with Perry Oil and Gas to market the Company's gas
production. During the early stages of the Company's Reorganization Case,
Tri-Deck failed to make payments to the Company attributable to several months
of the Company's gas production. Due to the uncertainty of the amount that will
be recovered from Tri-Deck, the Company has recorded an allowance for this
receivable in the amount of $4,278,000. Of this amount, approximately
$1,700,000 related to the receivable from Tri-Deck for the purchase of WRT's
April and May, 1996 gas production and has been deposited into a depository
account with the Bankruptcy Court's registry. See Note 18 for further details.
The Company has a long-term receivable, recovery of which is made in the
form of a production payment from the oil and gas revenues in certain Company
operated oil and gas properties. The most significant well underlying the
production payment ceased production during the third quarter of 1995 due to
mechanical failure of the well bore. As a result, the ultimate recovery of the
remaining receivable is uncertain. The Company wrote-off the remaining $472,000
receivable balance in 1995.
During 1994, the Company made two personal loans of $62,500 and $300,000
to an executive officer of the Company on an unsecured basis payable on the
last day of February and June 1995, respectively. The loan for $62,500 was
repaid in March 1995 and the $300,000 loan maturity date was extended until
December 31, 1995. The loan was not repaid when due on December 31, 1995 and
the Company has recorded an allowance of $300,000 for this note. The executive
resigned from the Company in January 1995. The executive officer filed for
personal debt protection subsequent to December 1996.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
6. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE
Effective December 31, 1995, the Company adopted SFAS No. 121 which
requires that an impairment loss be recognized whenever the carrying amount
of a long-lived asset exceeds the sum of the estimated future cash flows
(undiscounted) of the asset. For each long-lived asset determined to be
impaired, an impairment loss equal to the difference between the carrying
value and the fair value of the asset is recognized. During 1995, the
Company recorded a non-cash charge of $103,266,000 in connection with the
adoption of this new accounting standard of which approximately $95,000,000
was related to the impairment of oil and gas properties, the result of
significant downward revisions in the Company's proved oil and gas reserves
at December 31, 1995. At December 31, 1996, the Company incurred an
additional non-cash charge of $2,545,000 related to the further impairment
of its oil and gas properties as well as the impairment of some of its field
equipment. Principal fields suffering further impairment in value in 1996
were the Abbeville Field, the Lac Blanc Field, and the West Hackberry Field
as a result of additional downward revisions in the proved oil and gas
reserves at December 31, 1996.
The Company also recorded non-cash charges related to certain rig,
marine and field equipment owned or securing notes receivable. The Company
originally expected this equipment would provide drilling and field services
in the Company's oil and gas development program. Due to liquidity problems
and the reduced level of development activity, the Company did not expect to
utilize these assets in the near term and, accordingly, recovery of the
related carrying cost was deemed unlikely. As a result of the adoption of
SFAS No. 121, the Company recorded an impairment of $ 7,900,000 related to
this equipment in 1995. During 1996, the Company incurred an additional
non-cash charge of $1,319,000 related to the further impairment of its
office and field equipment. Of this balance, $815,000 relates primarily to a
write down of the Company's office equipment and computer hardware and
software to its appraised fair value, and the balance of $504,000 relates to
a write-down of the wire-line equipment to its appraised fair value.
7. RESTRUCTURING CHARGES AND REORGANIZATION COSTS
The Company incurred certain restructuring costs in connection with its
change in strategy and corporate structure. For the year ended 1995, these
costs consisted primarily of the write-off of approximately $1,000,000 in
leasehold improvements related to the relocation of the Company's operations
from The Woodlands, Texas, approximately $300,000 in severance costs related
to staff reductions and changes in senior management and $100,000 in legal
fees and other costs directly related to the Company's Reorganization Case.
During 1996, the company incurred $7,345,000 in reorganization costs,
primarily consisting of professional fees totaling $2,594,000 and the
write-off of previously capitalized debt issuance costs on the Senior Notes
(herein defined) in the amount of $3,834,000.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
8. OIL AND GAS PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
Initial LLOG Property Acquisition
In December 1994, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with
LLOG Exploration Company ("LLOG") for the purchase of LLOG's working
interest in the Bayou Penchant Field ("Initial LLOG Property"). The Company
concluded the acquisition of the Initial LLOG Property in late January 1995
for a purchase price of approximately $15,600,000 plus a nonrefundable
deposit of $5,000,000 towards the purchase from LLOG of certain additional
oil and gas properties, described below. The approximately $20,600,000 paid
to LLOG was financed by borrowings of $15,000,000 under the Company's Credit
Facility, and by the issuance to LLOG of a short-term, promissory note for
approximately $5,600,000 ("Seller Financing Note"). In early February 1995,
the Company refinanced the Seller Financing Note from the proceeds of a
$7,500,000 bridge loan ("Bridge Loan").
Remaining LLOG Properties Acquisition
In December 1994, the Company and LLOG also entered into a letter of
intent for the purchase by the Company of a second group of oil and gas
properties owned by LLOG ("Remaining LLOG Properties"). Separate purchase
contracts for each of the Remaining LLOG Properties were entered into in
January 1995. The Company concluded the acquisition of the Remaining LLOG
Properties in early March 1995 for an aggregate purchase price of
approximately $46,400,000, less the $5,000,000 nonrefundable deposit
previously paid to LLOG in connection with the Company's acquisition of the
Initial LLOG Property. The approximate $41,400,000 paid to LLOG was financed
through offering of the Senior Notes in March 1995 as more fully described
in Note 9.
The Remaining LLOG Properties consist of working interests in four south
Louisiana oil and gas fields: the Bayou Pigeon Field, the Deer Island Field,
the Abbeville Field, and the Golden Meadow Field. The Company owns a 100%
working interest in substantially all acreage comprising the Remaining LLOG
Properties, other than the Abbeville Field in which it owns approximately
70% of the working interest. However, during 1996 a title dispute arose
related to certain acreage in the Bayou Pigeon Field. See "Title to Oil and
Gas Properties" in Note 18 for further discussion. The Company is the
operator of the Initial LLOG Property and the Remaining LLOG Properties.
West Cote Blanche Bay Field Acquisition
In January 1995, the Company entered into an agreement in principle with
an affiliate of Benton Oil and Gas Company and two affiliates of Tenneco,
Inc., to purchase an additional 43.75% working interest in the West Cote
Blanche Bay Field, a property in which the Company previously owned a 6.25%
working interest. The agreement in principle contemplated that the sellers
retain their interests in all depths below an average of approximately
10,500 feet. The purchase price for the additional interests in the West
Cote Blanche Bay Field was approximately $20,000,000. The purchase was
completed in April 1995. On March 11, 1997, in connection with the Plan, DLB
executed definitive documentation with TEPI related to the West Cote Blanche
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
Bay Field, whereby DLB (i) acquired the claim asserted by TEPI against WRT
(ii) acquired the remaining 50% working interest in the reservoirs above
10,500 feet in the West Cote Blanche Bay Field, and (iii) assumed certain
operational and plugging and abandonment obligations related to the WCBB
Assets. At the second closing, which is expected to occur on the Effective
Date of the Plan, DLB will transfer the WCBB Assets to New WRT in exchange
for five million (5,000,000) shares of New WRT Common Stock and the
assumption by New WRT of certain plugging and abandonment obligations
related to the West Cote Blanche Bay Field.
Napoleonville Field
In December 1994, the Company purchased a 100% working interest
(approximately 75% net revenue interest) in leases covering approximately
300 acres in the Napoleonville Field for a purchase price of $9.8 million
which was paid by the issuance of 1,300,000 shares of the Company's common
stock
During 1995, the Company purchased for approximately $1.2 million and
$600,000, respectively, certain additional leasehold acreage in the
Napoleonville Field and saltwater disposal facilities from BSFI. At the time
of the purchase, BSFI, as a 5.5% common shareholder of the Company, was a
related party. In connection with the purchase, the parties also effected
the settlement of a potential dispute between BSFI and the Company related
to an assertion by BSFI that the Company allegedly failed to timely register
for resale of the 1,300,000 common shares issued to purchase the
Napoleonville Field.
9. LONG-TERM DEBT
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<CAPTION>
1995
<S> <C>
Long-term debt in default:
Credit Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15,000,000
Other long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377,000
Senior Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,572,000
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$ 113,949,000
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</TABLE>
Credit Facility
In December 1994, the Company entered into a $40,000,000 credit
facility with International Nederlanden (U.S.) Capital Corporation ("INCC")
("Credit Facility") that is secured by substantially all of the Company's
assets. At December 31, 1996 and 1995, WRT has borrowings outstanding of
$15,000,000, the maximum amount of borrowings available under the Credit
Facility. At December 31, 1995, the revolving loan borrowings were converted
to a term loan whereby quarterly principal payments of one-sixteenth of the
outstanding indebtedness were due and payable. Amounts outstanding under
the Credit Facility bear interest at an annual rate selected by the Company
of either (i) the London Inter-Bank offered rate ("LIBOR") plus 3%, or (ii)
the Lender's prime lending rate plus 1.25%. The estimated fair value of the
Company's indebtedness under its Credit Facility approximates the principal
balance outstanding, as the facility bears interest at rates tied to market
rates and is secured by substantially all of the Company's assets.
At December 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company was in default under certain
financial covenants of the Credit Facility. Accordingly, the Company has
classified the debt as current at December 31, 1996 and 1995.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
While in bankruptcy, INCC is stayed from enforcing certain remedies provided
for in the credit agreement and the indenture. The Company, pursuant to an
order of the Bankruptcy Court, did not make the scheduled interest payment of
$400,000 to INCC on February 28, 1996, nor has the Company made any interest
payments since that date. At December 31, 1996, accrued interest related to the
credit facility was $1,593,000. In addition, the Company did not make the first
scheduled principal payment of $900,000 due on the Credit Facility on March 31,
1996, nor has the Company made any other principal payments on this Credit
Facility since that date.
DLBW and ING (U.S.) Capital Corporation (successor to INCC) ("ING") have
reached an agreement in principle providing for the consensual treatment of
INCC's claim and for availability of a new loan to New WRT in the amount of
$15,000,000. The agreement remains subject to the completion of definitive
documentation, corporate approvals and certain other conditions.
13 7/8% Senior Note Offering
In February 1995, the Company offered 100,000 Units consisting of
$100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 137/8% Senior Notes and warrants
("Warrants") to purchase an aggregate of 800,000 shares of the Company's Common
Stock ("Offering"). The net proceeds from the Offering were used to acquire the
Remaining LLOG Properties, to repay the Bridge Loan and substantially all
borrowings under the Credit Facility, to acquire an additional working interest
in the West Cote Blanche Bay Field and for general corporate purposes.
The Senior Notes are redeemable at the option of the Company in whole or
in part, at any time on or after March 1, 2000. Prior to March 1, 1998, up to
$35,000,000 of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes will be
redeemable at the option of the Company from the net proceeds of any public
offering of Common Stock of the Company at 113.5% of the principal amount
thereof, plus accrued interest.
The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company ranking
senior in right of payment to any subordinated indebtedness of the Company, and
pari passu with the existing and future senior indebtedness of the Company. The
Senior Notes and the Warrants are separately transferable. The Warrants became
exercisable on June 1, 1995. Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to
purchase from the Company one share of Common Stock at a price of $8.00 per
share. Unexercised Warrants will expire on March 1, 2000. See Note 12 regarding
the warrants.
The Senior Notes were issued under an indenture ("Indenture"), and such
Indenture contains certain covenants that, among other things, limit (i) the
incurrence of additional indebtedness; (ii) the payment of dividends or making
of certain other restricted payments; (iii) the incurrence of liens; (iv) the
disposition of subsidiary stock; (v) transactions with affiliates; (vi) certain
sale and leaseback arrangements; (vii) investments; (viii) guarantees of
indebtedness by subsidiaries; (ix) the imposition of restrictions on the
subsidiaries' ability to make distributions to the Company; and (x) mergers,
consolidations and transfers of assets. WRT was not in compliance with the
provisions of the Indenture at December 31, 1996 and 1995. Accordingly, the
Company has classified the debt as current at December 31, 1996 and 1995. See
Note 10 for further details regarding the treatment of this claim in the Plan.
The Company, pursuant to an order of the Bankruptcy court, did not make
the scheduled interest payment of $6,938,000 on March 15, 1996, nor has the
Company made any interest payments since that date. In accordance with SOP
90-7, the Company has not recorded interest expense on the Senior Notes
subsequent
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
to the Petition Date. At December 31, 1996, interest accrued related to the
Senior Notes was $6,359,000. Had the Company accrued interest on the Senior
Noted for the period subsequent to the Petition Date through December 31,
1996, an additional $12,141,000 of interest expense would have been recorded
as of December 31, 1996.
10. DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN RELATING TO CLAIMS
By order entered on May 5, 1997, the Bankruptcy Court confirmed WRT's
(and DLBW's) second amended joint Plan of Reorganization. Pursuant to the
Plan, all liabilities incurred prior to the filing for bankruptcy are
classified as pre-petition liabilities. Accordingly, pre-petition
liabilities are separately identified on the accompanying balance sheet.
Pre-petition liabilities not subject to compromise in the amount of
$16,752,000 will (a) be paid in cash to the full amount of the claim or to
the extent of collateral, (b) be paid in stock of New WRT at the amount of
the claim divided by $3.50 per share, or (c) allowed priority tax claims
will be paid in full in deferred cash payments in equal quarterly payments
through the end of year 2001 with interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2%. Pre-
petition liabilities subject to compromise in the amount of $136,346,000
will be satisfied in the form of either (a) a cash payment of 50% of the
allowed claim (for claims equal to or less that $2,500 in amount) or (b) a
pro rata share of the 10,000,000 shares of New WRT Common Stock and the
right to participate in the Rights Offering of 3,800,000 shares of New WRT
common stock at $3.50 per common share (for claims in excess of $2,500). All
preferred and common shareholder claims will extinguish under the Plan. All
warrants and stock options are extinguished under the Plan.
With respect to all claim related liabilities recorded in the
accompanying balance sheet, such claims have been recorded in accordance
with SFAS No.5, "Accounting for Contingencies," which dictates that the loss
contingencies be accrued through a charge to income when (a) it is probable
that a liability has been incurred at the financial statement date and (b)
the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Loss contingencies
that do not meet these conditions are disclosed when the Company believes
there is a reasonable possibility that a loss may have been incurred.
As of December 31, 1996, the Company had disputed claims for which the
Bankruptcy court has not made a final determination as to the ultimate
liability, if any, of the Company. The Company has accrued certain amounts
related to these disputed claims in its financial statements as of December
31, 1996 which are probable that a liability has been incurred and the
amount of such liability can be reasonably estimated. The ultimate
resolution of the claims will be reflected in the future financial
statements as they are settled, and could vary significantly from the
amounts accrued at December 31, 1996.
11. PREFERRED AND COMMON STOCK OFFERINGS
Public Offering of Preferred Stock
On October 27, 1993, the Company completed its public offering of
1,265,000 shares of 9% Convertible Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") at a
price of $25 per share. The offering resulted in cash proceeds to the
Company of $27,700,000, net of underwriting fees, commissions and offering
costs. The proceeds of the offering were used to purchase additional oil and
gas properties, to conduct oil and gas property development, to develop and
fabricate logging tools and for general purposes.
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
The Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $25 per share and
is convertible, at the option of the holder, into 2.083 shares of the
Company's common stock. Commencing on October 20, 1994, if the last reported
sales price of the common stock equals or exceeds $15.60 per share for ten
consecutive trading days, the Preferred Stock will convert automatically
into common stock. No shares were converted under this provision, as the
last reported sales price of the common stock did not equal or exceed $15.60
per share for ten consecutive trading days. The Preferred Stock was not
redeemable before October 20, 1995. Dividends on the Preferred Stock will
accrue and are cumulative from October 20, 1993, and are payable quarterly
in arrears when declared by the Board of Directors. The Company was
precluded under the terms of the Senior Note Indenture and Credit Facility
from declaring any dividends during 1996. As a result of this and the
bankruptcy proceedings, the Company did not accrue dividends payable on its
Preferred Stock during 1996. In addition, accrued and unpaid Preferred Stock
dividends at December 31, 1995 have been reversed in the 1996 financial
statements. See Note 10 for treatment under the Plan of Reorganization.
12. COMMON STOCK WARRANTS
As a result of various public and private common and preferred stock
and senior notes offerings, litigation settlements and oil and gas property
acquisitions, the Company had 1,149,167 and 1,699,167 common stock warrants
outstanding as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, for the right to
purchase the Company's common stock at prices ranging from $6.45 to $14.40
per share.
Under the Company's Plan, the holders of WRT warrants will receive no
distribution and their rights will be extinguished; therefore, the WRT
warrants have no estimated fair value at December 31, 1996.
13. STOCK OPTION AND STOCK GRANT PLANS
Between 1991 and 1995, the Company issued stock options to its
employees and outside directors. As of December 31, 1996 and 1995, 1,781,450
and 2,056,450 options, respectively, were outstanding with exercise prices
ranging from $2.00 to $11.00 per common share. All of the aforementioned
options either have expired due to the termination of employment of the
employee or director or will be canceled as a result of the Plan.
Additionally, in December 1993, the Company's shareholders approved a
grant of an aggregate of 300,000 shares of restricted stock ("Restricted
Stock") to the Company's four incumbent executive officers ("Restricted
Stock Grant"). The Restricted Stock vested at a rate of 10% per year
commencing on January 15, 1995. The Restricted Stock shares were subject to
forfeiture restrictions and could not be sold, transferred or disposed of
during the restriction period. During 1994, one executive officer's
employment with the Company terminated prior to the vesting of any of his
stock, and, pursuant to the terms of the Restricted Stock Grant, his 60,000
shares were reallocated among the remaining original three executive
officers. Similarly, in February 1995, another executive officer's
employment with the Company terminated prior to the vesting of any of his
stock, and, pursuant to the terms of the Restricted Stock Grant, his 75,000
shares were reallocated among the remaining original two executive officers.
During 1995 and 1994, the Company recorded to general and administrative
expense $270,000 related to the amortization of this deferred compensation
plan.
The Restricted Stock Grant was terminated by the Company's Board of
Directors on November 10, 1995. The two remaining participants were paid
$90,000 and $18,000, respectively, for the cancellation of 225,000
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
and 48,750 shares beneficially owned. The Company recorded $108,000 in
compensation expense in 1995 related to the termination of the plan.
Changes in options outstanding under the various employee, executive
and director plans described above for the years ended December 31, 1996,
1995 and 1994 are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Non-Qualified Weighted Average
Stock Options Exercise Price
-------------------------------- -----------------------------
Outstanding Exercisable Outstanding Exercisable
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
December 31, 1993 692,000 427,000 $ 5.39 $ 4.58
Granted 1,690,000 1,070,500 6.23 6.34
Became exercisble -- -- -- --
Exercised (289,550) (289,550) 5.50 5.50
Canceled or expired (2,000) (2,000) 3.00 3.00
---------- ----------- -------- --------
December 31, 1994 2,090,450 1,205,950 $ 6.05 $ 5.92
Granted 550,000 165,000 6.69 6.69
Became exercisable -- 519,800 -- 7.00
Exercised (509,000) (509,000) 4.01 4.01
Canceled or expired (75,000) (75,000) 6.69 6.69
---------- ----------- -------- --------
December 31, 1995 2,056,450 1,306,750 $ 6.70 $ 7.15
Granted -- -- -- --
Became exercisable -- 320,750 -- 5.91
Exercised -- -- -- --
Canceled or expired (275,000) (275,000) 6.69 6.69
---------- ----------- -------- --------
December 31, 1996 1,781,450 1,352,500 $ 6.71 $ 6.95
========== =========== ======== ========
</TABLE>
14. INCOME TAXES
The Company's income tax expense consists of the following:
<TABLE>
1996 1995 1994
---------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current $ -- $ -- $ 36,000
Deferred -- -- --
---------- ----------- ------------
Total $ -- $ -- $ 36,000
========== =========== ============
</TABLE>
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax amount to the recorded
expense follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
-------------- --------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income (loss) before federal income tax $ (29,387,000) $ (128,175,000) $ 4,366,000
Expected income tax (benefit) at statutory rate (10,285,000) (44,861,000) 1,451,000
Valuation Allowance 9,358,000 44,977,000 (557,000)
Tax deduction in excess of book for
stock options exercised -- (144,000) (677,000)
Net operating loss carryforward utilized -- -- (190,000)
Reorganization costs 923,000 -- --
Other 4,000 28,000 9,000
-------------- --------------- ------------
Income tax expense recorded $ -- $ -- $ 36,000
-------------- --------------- ------------
</TABLE>
The tax effects of temporary differences and net operating loss carry
forwards, which give rise to deferred tax assets (liabilities) at December
31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
-------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net operating loss carry forward $ 19,002,000 $ 10,350,000
Oil and gas property bases differences 28,971,000 34,042,000
Other 6,702,000 957,000
-------------- ---------------
Total gross deferred tax asset 54,675,000 45,349,000
Valuation allowance (54,607,000) (45,269,000)
-------------- ---------------
Deferred tax asset 68,000 80,000
-------------- ---------------
Other (68,000) (80,000)
-------------- ---------------
Deferred tax liability (68,000) (80,000)
-------------- ---------------
Net deferred tax asset (liability) $ -- $ --
============== ===============
</TABLE>
The Company has available tax net operating loss carry forwards of
approximately $54,292,000 as of December 31, 1996. These carry forwards
expire in varying annual amounts during the years 2006 through 2011. Prior
to the Effective Date of the Plan, the Company does not believe that it is
more likely than not that the net operating loss carry forward and other
deferred tax assets are likely to be utilized prior to their expiration. As
such, at December 31, 1996 the Company has recorded a valuation allowance
for its net deferred tax assets in the amount of $54,607,000.
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
15. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
The following schedule summarizes the calculation of earnings (loss)
per common and common stock equivalent, assuming the exercise of the
outstanding Common Stock options and warrants to purchase Common Stock, using
the modified treasury stock method except in those periods when the inclusion
of options and warrants is anti-dilutive.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
--------------- -------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) before dividends
on Preferred Stock $ (29,387,000) $ (128,175,000) $ 4,230,000
Dividends on Preferred Stock (2,846,000) (2,846,000) (2,846,000)
--------------- -------------- -------------
Total income (loss) available to
common shareholders $ (32,233,000) $ (131,021,000) $ 1,384,000
=============== ============== =============
Average common shares outstanding 9,539,000 9,466,000 7,392,000
Common stock equivalents -- -- 400,000
--------------- -------------- -------------
9,539,000 9,466,000 7,792,000
=============== ============== =============
Earnings (loss) per common and
common stock equivalent $ (3.38) $ (13.84) $ 0.18
=============== ============== =============
</TABLE>
16. JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT
By a Joint Venture Agreement dated October 18, 1991, the Company
entered into a joint venture to develop certain oil and gas properties with
Tricore Energy Venture, L.P., a Texas limited partnership ("Tricore") and Stag
Energy Corporation ("Stag").
Under the terms of the Tricore agreements Tricore contributes the
capitalization required to complete the development of selected prospects, and
Stag and the Company contribute, or arrange for contribution of, the prospects
to be developed.
The allocation of the net income, profits, credits, gains and losses of
the joint venture are distributed as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Initial Ongoing
Allocation Allocation
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Tricore 70% 55%
WRT 25% 35%
Stag 5% 10%
</TABLE>
The distributions will convert from the initial to the ongoing
allocation upon Tricore receiving aggregate distributions equal to 125% of
its initial contributions to the joint venture.
In March 1995, the Company contributed the K.G. Wilbert No. 1 well,
located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, the Atkinson No. 2 well, located in
Hayes Field in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana and State Lease 8396 #1 and
#2 wells, located in South Atchafalaya Bay Field in St. Mary Parish,
Louisiana, to the joint venture
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
and received $867,850 as compensation for the recompletion and field services
rendered. The cash received was a recovery of costs incurred, and no field
service revenues were recognized.
In July 1994, the Company contributed a portion of its interest in the
Exxon Fee #23 well, located in Lac Blanc Field in Vermilion Parish, to the
joint venture and received $1,200,000 as compensation for the recompletion of
the well. The cash received was a recovery of costs incurred and no field
service revenues were recognized.
In March 1993, the Company contributed the Delcambre No. 1 well, located
in Tigre Lagoon Field in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana and the Summers No. 1 well
located in North Rowan Field in Brazoria County, Texas, to the joint venture
and received $2,000,000 as compensation for recompletion and wireline services
rendered. The cash received was a recovery of costs incurred, and no field
service revenues related to the recompletion and wireline services rendered
were recognized.
In March 1992, Tricore paid the Company $1,300,000 for the turnkey
development of the Delcambre A-2 well located in Tigre Lagoon Field in
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. The Company used the funds to recover the costs of
drilling the well and as compensation for wireline services rendered. The
Company recognized field service revenues to the extent that cash received
exceeded its costs in the property, however, no field service revenue was
recorded related to the initial 25% joint venture interest received.
The Company has provided Tricore with a limited production guarantee based
on the minimum production schedule attached to the Tricore joint venture
agreement. The minimum production schedule assumes that Tricore's cumulative
share of the future gross production from jointly-owned properties will average
4,250 Mcf per day during the period between October 1, 1996 and September 30,
1997, 2,350 Mcf per day during the period October 1, 1997 and September 30,
1998, and 699 Mcf per day during the period October 1, 1998 and September 30,
1999. The minimum production also assumes that all future gas production
allocated to Tricore will be sold at a price of $1.50 per Mcf. As long as
either the actual volume of natural gas delivered or the gross revenue
allocated to Tricore exceeds the cumulative values reflected in the minimum
production schedule, the Company will have no current liability to Tricore
under the production guarantee. Pursuant to the Joint Venture Agreement, if the
production during any annual period, commencing October 1 through September 30,
is less than the minimum production levels required by the Joint Venture
Agreement, the Company is required to eliminate the annual production deficit
by delivering sufficient quantities of gas from other properties in twelve
equal monthly installments, commencing the following December 1, or by the
issuance to the venture of registered debt or equity securities which have a
full market value equal to the required payment. As collateral for the
Company's obligations under the production guarantee, Tricore holds a partial
assignment of an interest in the West Cote Blanche Bay Field. This 4.68%
working interest (3.72% net revenue interest) assignment, was made subject to
the terms and provisions of the Joint Venture Agreement. Upon satisfaction of
the production guarantee, Tricore is required to execute and deliver a release
of the partial assignment.
As a result of significant production declines from jointly-owned
properties, notably the Lac Blanc Exxon Fee #23 well, production did not
currently exceed the minimum required under the guarantee for the period
commencing October 1, 1995 to September 30, 1996. In addition, due to the
substantial reserve losses incurred during 1995 and 1996, the estimated future
gross revenues from the joint venture wells are not adequate over the remaining
term of the guarantee. As a result, the Company has recorded in 1996 and 1995,
minimum production guarantee charges of $5,555,000 and $3,591,000,
respectively. The $9,146,000 liability recognized at December 31, 1996
represents the Company's estimated ultimate obligation to the joint venture,
including the disallowance of certain tax credits as discussed below.
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
Pursuant to the terms of the production guarantee, if any of the gas
production from joint venture properties qualifies for the nonconventional
fuels tax credit provided for by Internal Revenue Code Section 29, then 150%
of that tax credit shall be included in the calculation of gross revenues
for purposes of the guarantee. Based upon a certification by the Louisiana
Department of Natural Resources ("DNR"), a significant amount of the
production attributable to the joint venture qualified under Section
107(c)(2) of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (the "NGPA") as gas produced
from geopressured brine. As required under the NGPA, the DNR's determination
was forwarded to the FERC for review. In April 1995, the FERC reversed the
position of the DNR, rejecting the qualification of the wells under Section
107(c)(2) of the NGPA. The Company appealed the FERC determination to the
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, located in New
Orleans, Louisiana. In February 1997, the United States Court of Appeals for
the Fifth Circuit affirmed the FERC's determination.
On January 14, 1997, the Company initiated an adversary proceeding to
obtain a declaration of the invalidity of the security interests or liens
securing Tricore's asserted Secured Claim of "up to $9,224,000" or
alternatively for avoidance of such security interests or liens pursuant to
Sections 544 and 547 of the Bankruptcy Code. Such suit is pending as of this
date. On March 7, 1997, the Company also filed an objection to the asserted
Claim of Tricore (i) under Section 502(d) of the Bankruptcy Code seeking to
disallow such asserted Claim in full on the grounds that Tricore is the
transferee of a transfer available under Sections 544 and 547 of the
Bankruptcy Code, and (ii) under Section 502(c) of the Bankruptcy Code
seeking to estimate such asserted Claim on the grounds that it is a
contingent claim the liquidation of which would unduly delay the
administration of the Reorganization Case. On June 19, 1997, Tricore filed
an amendment to reduce their proof of claim to $9,064,000 from $9,224,000.
Nevertheless, to the extent that Tricore is determined to be a secured
claim, the Plan provides for the claim to be paid in full. See Note 18 for
further discussion.
17. COMMITMENTS
Leases
As of December 31, 1996, the Company had no long-term, non-cancelable
operating lease commitments. Rental expense for all operating leases for the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 was $207,000, $482,000 and
$364,000, respectively.
During 1996, the Company terminated its office lease covering
approximately 24,000 square feet in The Woodlands, Texas. The lessor
asserted a secured claim in connection with the Company's reorganization
case in the amount of $250,000 and an unsecured claim in the amount of
$127,000, attributable to rental obligations and lease rejection damages
associated with such lease. On April 22, 1997, the Bankruptcy Court granted
the claimant an allowed secured claim of $118,000 and an allowed unsecured
claim in the amount of $150,000.
Lac Blanc Escrow Account
In connection with its purchase of a 91% working interest in the Lac
Blanc Field, the Company deposited $170,000 in a segregated trust account
and agreed to make additional deposits of $20,000 per month until the
accumulated balance of the trust account reaches $1,700,000. These funds are
held in a segregated account for the benefit of the State of Louisiana to
insure that the wells in the Lac Blanc Field are properly plugged upon
cessation of production. In return for this financial commitment, the State
has granted the sellers an unconditional release from their contingent
liability to the state to plug and abandon the wells. When all
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
existing wells in the Lac Blanc Field have been properly plugged and
abandoned, the funds in the trust account, should any remain, will revert to
the Company. Due to the filing of the Reorganization Case in June 1996, the
Company ceased contributions to the segregated account. At December 31,
1996, the Company had deposited $831,000 in this account.
Under the Plan, the Company will fund the unfunded portion of the escrow
and maintain future funding requirements.
Plugging and Abandonment Funds
The Company is contractually committed in its purchase contracts for the
Initial LLOG Property and Remaining LLOG Properties to establish plugging
and abandonment funds as allowed by Louisiana's Orphaned Well Act. The
amount of and terms of payment into each fund will be established by the
State of Louisiana upon completion of an independent study to be
commissioned by the Company. As of December 31, 1996, the independent study
has not been completed. Accordingly, the Company is unable to determine the
amount and payment towards the future obligation related to these
commitments. For financial accounting purposes, the estimated aggregate
future plugging and abandonment cost for the Initial LLOG Property and the
Remaining LLOG Properties were included in the Company's amortization rates
for the properties.
Under the Plan, the Company will fund the unfunded portion of the
escrow and maintain future funding requirements.
Reimbursement of Employee Expenses & Contributions to 401(k) Plan
The Company sponsors a 401(k) savings plan under which eligible
employees may choose to save up to 15% of salary income on a pre-tax basis,
subject to certain IRS limits. At December 31, 1996, the Company is matching
employee contributions with 25% cash contributions. During 1996, 1995 and
1994, the Company incurred $12,000, $22,000, and $26,000, respectively, in
matching contributions expense associated with this plan.
On or about March 26, 1996, the Company filed a Motion for Authority to
Pay Pre-Petition Reimbursable Employee Expenses and Employer Matching
Contributions to the 401(k) Plan, requesting that it be permitted to
reimburse pre- petition employee expenses and to make matching 401(k) plan
contributions which had fallen due pre-petition, collectively in amounts not
to exceed $4,000 per person, the amount which would be allowable as a
priority expense in bankruptcy. On April 30, 1996, the Bankruptcy Court
entered an Order Authorizing Payment of Pre-Petition Reimbursable Employee
Expenses and Employer Matching Contributions to the 401(k) Plan.
Stay Bonus
The Company's Board of Directors determined that it was necessary to
provide a "stay bonus" to facilitate retention of employees during the
Reorganization Case in view of the uncertainties of the future of the
Company. The policy, approved by the Board, was to provide (1) certain
designated "key" employees with a stay bonus of 50% of salary earned
subsequent to the Petition Date, limited to a maximum of six months salary;
and (2) non-"key" employees with a stay bonus of 25% of salary earned
subsequent to the Petition Date, limited to maximum of three months' salary.
A condition precedent to the receipt of such bonus is continued
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
employment through confirmation or a sale of a substantial portion of the
Company's properties, unless permitted otherwise by order of the Bankruptcy
Court under extenuating circumstances. On November 6, 1996, the Bankruptcy
Court entered an Order Authorizing Company to Provide Employment "Stay
Bonus" to Employees. The Company accrued $614,000 for these stay bonuses as
of December 31, 1996. The stay bonuses were subsequently paid in June 1997.
18. CONTINGENCIES
Bear Stearns Litigation
On December 10, 1992, the Company, one of its executives, a former
executive and others instituted a lawsuit against Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.
("Bear Stearns"), Drake Capital Securities, Inc. ("Drake"), Steven Antebi
("Antebi") and Jerry Friedman ("Friedman") in the District Court of Harris
County, Texas 133rd Judicial District. After settling with Drake and
Friedman, the plaintiffs commenced trial on February 28, 1995. On March 21,
1995, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the Company and five of the
Company's shareholders against Antebi for approximately $1,100,000.
Pursuant to the jury verdict, advice of outside counsel and management's
belief that recovery of its legal fees was probable, the Company recorded
as a receivable approximately $1,100,000 of costs incurred in connection
with the litigation. The Company, however, considered the jury verdict to
be insufficient. Accordingly, the Company requested, and on August 4, 1995
was granted, a new trial. Absent the jury verdict from the original trial,
and considering the uncertainty regarding the timing of possible recovery
in a new trial, the Company and its outside counsel concluded that they
could no longer consider the recovery of the receivable to be probable.
Therefore, the Company recorded a provision for this receivable in the
third quarter of 1995. Prior to commencement of the new trial, the case
went to mediation and was settled on February 16, 1996 for $600,000 plus
court costs of approximately $69,000, subject to the approval of the
Bankruptcy Court. Consequently on April 22, 1996, WRT filed a Motion for
Authority to Compromise the Bear Stearns Litigation, requesting that the
settlement be approved and that the distribution of proceeds generated
therefrom be authorized to the respective parties to the Litigation
pursuant to the Settlement Agreement reached. Due to objections raised as
to the distribution of the Bear Stearns Litigation Proceeds, the Bankruptcy
Court approved the Settlement Agreement but instructed that a subsequent
Motion be provided to resolve the issue of disposition of the proceeds. As
a result, on August 27, 1996, WRT filed a Motion for Authorization to
finally settle distribution of the Bear Stearns Litigation Proceeds. On
September 10, 1996, the Bankruptcy Court approved such Motion and the
proceeds have since been distributed accordingly, including the
distribution of approximately $145,000 to WRT, which was recorded as Other
Income for the year ended December 31, 1996. Settlement funds of $154,000
attributable to one of the Company's former executives has been held in
escrow, pending final resolution of claims of the bankruptcy estates, if
any, against the former executive.
Tri-Deck/Perry Gas Litigation
During 1995, the Company entered into a marketing agreement with
Tri-Deck Oil and Gas Company ("Tri-Deck") pursuant to which Tri-Deck would
market all of WRT's oil and gas production. Subsequent to the agreement,
Tri-Deck's principal and WRT's Director of Marketing, James Florence,
assigned to Plains Marketing its right to market WRT's oil production and
assigned to Perry Oil & Gas its right to market WRT's
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
gas production. During early 1996, Tri-Deck failed to make payments to WRT
attributable to several months of WRT's gas production. Consequently, the
Company responded in two ways. First, on May 20, 1996, the Company filed a
Motion to Reject the Tri-Deck Marketing Agreement. Second, on May 29, 1996,
the Company initiated an adversary proceeding against Tri-Deck and Perry Oil
and Gas ("Perry Gas"). Perry Gas was the party which ultimately purchased
the Company's gas production for the months in question.
With respect to the Motion to Reject, the Bankruptcy Court authorized
the rejection and directed Tri-Deck and WRT to determine the amount of
production proceeds attributable to WRT's June gas production which are
payable to WRT. Consequently, Perry Gas thereafter made payment to WRT of
the June gas proceeds less $75,000 for a set-off claim by Perry Gas, which
is subject to further consideration by the Bankruptcy Court.
Next, with respect to the adversary proceeding, WRT sought turnover by
Tri-Deck and/or Perry Gas of all unpaid production proceeds payable to WRT
under the marketing agreement and the issuance of a temporary restraining
order and preliminary injunction against both parties to prevent further
disposition of such proceeds pending outcome of the proceedings. On May
31,1996 the Bankruptcy Court entered a consensual temporary restraining
order against both Tri-Deck and Perry Gas. On June 18, 1996, a Preliminary
Injunction was entered by the Court which required Perry Gas to segregate
into a separate depository account the funds due for the purchase of WRT's
April and May 1996 gas production from Tri-Deck. Subsequently, upon motion
by WRT the Court ordered such funds to be placed into the Bankruptcy Court's
registry, as Perry Gas had made certain withdrawals from the separate
depository account without authorization by the Court. Currently, funds in
the amount of approximately $1,700,000 remain in the registry of the Court.
Additionally, a dispute exists between WRT and Perry Gas as to additional
funds owed by Perry Gas for the purchase of WRT's April and May 1996 gas
production. Currently, the adversary proceeding remains pending as to the
ultimate issue of ownership of proceeds. Tri-Deck has also filed an answer
and counterclaim in which Tri-Deck is asserting, among other items, damages
for tortuous interference of its contractual relationships with others.
Recovery of the $1,700,000 receivable is dependent on the court rendering a
favorable ruling on the issue. As of the date of the report, the court has
not ruled on this issue. Although management believes that Tri-Deck's claim
to the funds in the registry of the court is invalid, and the aforementioned
counterclaim is without merit, for financial reporting purposes the
receivable from Tri-deck was fully reserved for as of December 31, 1996. See
also Notes 3, 5, and 19.
Tricore Litigation
On January 14, 1997, WRT initiated an adversary proceeding to obtain a
declaration of the invalidity of the security interests or liens allegedly
securing Tricore Energy Venture, LP's (Tricore's) asserted secured claim of
"up to $9,064,000," (as amended) or alternatively for avoidance of such
security interests or liens pursuant to Sections 544 and 547 of the
Bankruptcy Code. See further explanation regarding Tricore at Note 16,
"Joint Venture Agreement". Such suit is pending as of the date of this
report. On March 7, 1997, the Company also filed an objection to both the
allowance and amount of Tricore's claim.
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
Employment Litigation
On September 28, 1995, a lawsuit was served against the Company, Arnoult
Equipment and Construction, Inc., Steven S. McGuire, Donald J. Arnoult and
others in the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson,
State of Louisiana. The plaintiff, the former president, chief executive
officer and stockholder in certain oil field service companies used by the
Company filed with the court exceptions of no cause of action, no right of
action and vagueness. The Company's filing of the Reorganization Case has
resulted in an automatic stay of this litigation. The Company believed the
case to be without merit and that the outcome of the litigation would not
have had a material effect on its financial condition or results of
operations. On June 6, 1997, the Bankruptcy Court disallowed this lawsuit in
full.
Securities Litigation
On December 18 and 19, 1995, two class-action suits were filed in the
United States District Court for the Southern District of California,
seeking damages on behalf of a purported class of persons who purchased the
publicly-traded securities of the Company between October 20, 1993 and
October 27, 1995. In these complaints, the plaintiffs have sued the Company,
certain of its Board of Directors, certain of its officers and others,
alleging joint and several liability for violations of Section 12(2) and
Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933. The plaintiffs also complain that
all defendants violated Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
and Rule 10(b)(5) of the Securities Exchange Commission. The individual
defendants are alleged to be liable under Section 20(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. On February 23, 1996, a Notice of Stay by reason of
the Company's bankruptcy was filed in both actions. On March 21, 1996, all
parties entered into a Stipulation whereby plaintiffs agreed to consolidate
the two actions under an amended and consolidated complaint. On June 1,
1996, by agreement of all parties, the case was transferred to the Southern
District of New York. This case is currently pending in the courts of the
Southern District of New York. On April 28, 1997 the Bankruptcy Court
disallowed this lawsuit in full as it relates to the Company. As a result of
the Bankruptcy Court's disallowance of this lawsuit, the litigation will not
have an effect on the Company's financial condition or results of
operations.
Title to Oil and Gas Properties
During 1996, WRT received notice from a third party claiming that WRT's
title has failed as to approximately 43 acres in the Bayou Pigeon Field.
Some or all of the acreage in dispute is considered to be productive in
three separate production units. Under the assumption that WRT's title is
flawed, WRT's working interest in three units may be reduced to
approximately 7% (5% Net Revenue Interest, ("NRI") 75% (63% NRI), and 95%
(72% NRI). The financial statements as of and for the years ended December
31, 1996 and 1995, reflect operating results and proved reserves discounted
for a substantial portion of this possible title failure. As the alleged
title failure predates its ownership of the field, WRT is currently
evaluating its recourse against the predecessors-in-title relative to this
issue.
Other unasserted claims against the Company may be alleged as a result
of the Plan of Reorganization. Management cannot estimate the impact of such
unasserted claims on the consolidated financial statements at December 31,
1996.
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
19. EXAMINER'S REPORT
On August 13, 1996, the Bankruptcy Court executed and entered its Order
Appointing Examiner directing the United States Trustee to appoint a
disinterested person as examiner in the Company's bankruptcy case.
The Court ordered the appointed examiner ("Examiner") to file a report
"of the investigation conducted, including any fact ascertained by the
examiner pertaining to fraud, dishonesty, incompetence, misconduct,
mismanagement or irregularity in the management of the affairs of the
Company".
Additionally, the Examiner investigated insider transactions involving
current and former officers of the Company, the Company's purchase of oil
and gas properties in the Napoleonville Field, the purchase of leases in the
South Hackberry and East Hackberry Fields, transactions related to the
purchase and sale of certain workover rigs and marine equipment and related
contracts, the marketing of the Company's oil and gas production, claims
acquisition by an investment company and transactions with a certain joint
venture partner. The Examiner's final report dated April 2, 1997 recommends
numerous actions for recovery of property or damages for the Company's
estate which appear to exist and should be pursued. Management does not
believe the resolution of the matters referred to in the Examiner's report
will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial
statements or results of operations.
Pursuant to the Company's Plan, all of the Company's possible causes of
action against third parties (with the exception of certain litigation
related to recovery of marine and rig equipment assets and Tri-Deck),
existing as of the effective date of the Plan, will be transferred into a
"Litigation Trust" controlled by an independent party for the benefit of
most of the Company's existing unsecured creditors. (The Company retains a
12% interest in the trust, net of Trustee Fees and expenses). Currently,
management is aggressively pursuing those claims and causes of action
against Tri-Deck and Perry Gas relating to the recovery of revenues for the
sale of oil and gas production. See notes 5 and 18 for additional
information. In addition, the company has instituted legal action to recover
the aforementioned marine and rig equipment assets. See Note 4 for further
details. The Company has not recognized the potential value of recoveries
which may ultimately be obtained, if any, as a result of such causes of
action, or possible future actions, in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements.
20. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
ACTIVITIES (UNAUDITED)
The following is historical revenue and cost information relating to the
Company's oil and gas operations located entirely in the southeastern United
States:
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(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
Capitalized Costs Related to Oil and Gas Producing Activities
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Proved Properties $ 77,541,000 $ 75,609,000
Accumulated depreciation, depletion
and amortization (23,401,000) (16,153,000)
------------ ------------
Proved properties, net $ 54,140,000 $ 59,456,000
============ ============
</TABLE>
Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Property Acquisition and Development
Activities
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
----------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Acquisition $ -- $ 87,379,000 $ 25,823,000
Development 4,282,000 27,225,000 21,216,000
----------- ------------- -------------
Total $ 4,282,000 $ 114,604,000 $ 47,039,000
=========== ============= =============
</TABLE>
Results of Operations for Producing Activities
The following schedule sets forth the revenues and expenses related to
the production and sale of oil and gas. The income tax expense is
calculated by applying the current statutory tax rates to the revenues after
deducting costs, which include depreciation, depletion and amortization
allowances, after giving effect to the permanent differences. The results of
operations exclude general office overhead and interest expense attributable
to oil and gas production.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
----------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 24,019,000 $ 24,655,000 $ 11,034,000
Production costs 15,095,000 11,673,000 3,888,000
Depletion 7,216,000 12,645,000 2,836,000
------------ ------------ ------------
1,708,000 337,000 4,310,000
Income tax expense 34,000 7,000 86,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Results of operations from
producing activities $ 1,674,000 $ 330,000 $ 4,224,000
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
Oil and Gas Reserves
The following table presents estimated volumes of proved and proved
developed oil and gas reserves, prepared by independent reserve engineers,
as of December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 and changes in proved reserves during
the last three years, assuming continuation of economic conditions
prevailing at the end of each
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
year. Volumes for oil are stated in thousands of barrels (MBbls) and volumes
for natural gas are stated in millions of cubic feet (Mmcf). The weighted
average prices at December 31, 1996 used for reserve report purposes are
$26.07 and $3.90 for oil and gas reserves, respectively.
The Company emphasizes that the volumes of reserves shown below are
estimates which, by their nature, are subject to revision. The estimates are
made using all available geological and reservoir data, as well as
production performance data. These estimates are reviewed annually and
revised, either upward or downward, as warranted by additional performance
data.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Oil Gas Oil Gas Oil Gas
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Proved Reserves:
Beginning of the year 14,627 19,131 7,431 28,797 1,852 13,918
Purchase of oil and gas
reserves in place -- -- 15,068 39,204 6,920 5,972
Extensions, discoveries
and other additions -- -- 960 4,235 112 5,762
Revisions of prior reserve
estimates ( 89) (381) (7,821) (44,859) 1,806 13,451
Current production (615) (3,629) (778) (7,403) (270) (3,503)
Sales of oil and gas reserves
in place -- -- (233) (843) (2,989) (6,803)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
End of the year 13,923 15,121 14,627 19,131 7,431 28,797
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Proved developed reserves 9,550 11,687 10,209 16,663 3,738 20,814
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The 1995 year-end reserve estimates prepared by Netherland, Sewell &
Associates, Inc. ('NSAI') include significant downward revisions from
previously reported volumes. Total reserves have decreased from
approximately 205 billion cubic feet equivalents ('Bcfe'), as previously
reported on a pro forma basis in the Company's 1994 Annual Report to
Shareholders after considering the property acquisitions completed during
1995, to approximately 107 Bcfe at December 31, 1995. These year-end
estimates decreased from amounts previously reported due to production of
approximately 15 Bcfe and significant downward revisions by NSAI of previous
estimates. Approximately 38 Bcfe of these revisions result from differences
in professional opinion between NSAI and the Company's predecessor
independent engineering firms, The Scotia Group, Huddleston & Co. and Veazey
& Associates. These differences, many of which relate to classification of
reserves within the different oil and gas reserve categories (i.e. proved,
probable and possible) are due to the numerous engineering, geological and
operational assumptions that generally are derived from limited data. Common
assumptions, which involve the exercise of subjective professional judgment,
include such matters as the areal extent and average thickness of a
particular reservoir, the average porosity and permeability of the
reservoir, the anticipated future production from existing and future wells,
future development and production costs, and the ultimate hydrocarbon
recovery percentage. Additional downward revisions are attributed to field
development activity and production data during the year. Drilling and
recompletion activities, including the unsuccessful well projects in the
Company's East Hackberry and Bayou Penchant fields resulted in significant
reserve losses. The mechanical failure of the Lac Blanc #23 well and the
increased water production from the
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
field also had a negative effect on the Company's reserves at December 31,
1995. These events, coupled with revised geological interpretation utilizing
recent well performance and reservoir data available, resulted in the further
downward revision of approximately 45 Bcfe.
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
Estimates of future net cash flows from proved oil and gas reserves were
made in accordance with SFAS No. 69, "Disclosures about Oil and Gas Producing
Activities." The following tables present the estimated future cash flows, and
changes therein, from the Company's proved oil and gas reserves as of December
31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, assuming continuation of economic conditions
prevailing at the end of each year.
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil
and Gas Reserves
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
-------------- ---------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Future cash inflows . . . . . . . . . . . $ 421,954,000 $ 311,419,000 $ 172,388,000
Future development costs . . . . . . . . (107,627,000) (96,460,000) (21,547,000)
Future production costs . . . . . . . . . (90,558,000) (89,187,000) (31,453,000)
Future production taxes . . . . . . . . . (46,703,000) (35,411,000) (17,199,000)
-------------- --------------- ---------------
Future net cash flows before
income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177,066,000 90,361,000 102,189,000
10% annual discount for
estimated timing of
cash flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (78,399,000) (38,994,000) (37,667,000)
-------------- --------------- ---------------
Discounted future net cash
flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,667,000 51,367,000 64,522,000
Future income taxes, net of
10% annual discount . . . . . . . . . . - - (11,600,000)
-------------- --------------- ---------------
Standardized measure of
discounted future net cash
flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 98,667,000 $ 51,367,000 $ 52,922,000
============== =============== ===============
</TABLE>
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
Changes in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
------------ -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales and transfers of oil and
gas produced, net of
production costs $ (8,924,000) $ (12,982,000) $ (7,146,000)
Net changes in prices and
development and production
costs 55,345,000 (26,418,000) 1,202,000
Acquisitions of oil and gas
reserves in place, less
related production costs - 62,974,000 43,891,000
Extensions, discoveries and
improved recovery, less
related costs - 4,859,000 5,354,000
Revisions of previous quantity
estimates, less related
production costs (914,000) (44,100,000) 21,364,000
Sales of reserves in place - (1,089,000) (20,702,000)
Accretion of discount 5,137,000 6,452,000 1,989,000
Net change in income taxes - 11,600,000 (9,747,000)
Other (3,344,000) (2,851,000) (1,316,000)
------------ -------------- --------------
Total change in standardized
measure of discounted future
net cash flows $ 47,300,000 $ (1,555,000) $ 34,889,000
============ ============== ==============
</TABLE>
21. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED)
On July 11, 1997, the Plan for WRT became effective pursuant to its
terms and conditions. In addition, the transactions contemplated by the Plan
to occur on the effective date of the Plan were consummated in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Plan. The terms, conditions, and
contemplated transactions of the effective Plan are essentially the same as
the terms, conditions, and contemplated transactions of the Plan detailed in
Note 2 to the financial statements.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS JUNE 30, 1997
-------------
<S> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,611,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$4,716,000 for December 31, 1997 and $4,696,000 for June 30, 1996 3,881,000
Prepaid expenses and other 870,000
-------------
8,362,000
Cash held in escrow 851,000
Property and equipment, net - successful efforts method 56,012,000
Debt issuance costs, net 284,000
-------------
Total assets $ 65,509,000
=============
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 8,305,000
Pre-petition liabilities not subject to compromise 16,915,000
Pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise 136,819,000
-------------
162,039,000
Shareholders' deficit:
Preferred stock - $.01 par value, 1,265,000 authorized, 2,000,000 issued
and outstanding at June 30, 1997 and
December 31, 1996, respectively 27,677,000
Common stock - $.01 par value, 9,539,207 authorized,
50,000,000 issued and outstanding at June 30, 1997 and 95,000
December 31, 1996, respectively
Paid-in capital 39,571,000
Accumulated deficit (163,541,000)
Treasury stock (35,100 shares at June 30, 1997 and
December 31, 1996, respectively) (332,000)
-------------
Total shareholders' deficit (96,530,000)
Commitments and contingencies
-------------
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit $ 65,509,000
=============
</TABLE>
- See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements -
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
1997 1996
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Gas sales $ 4,495,000 $ 5,699,000
Oil and condensate sales 5,161,000 6,713,000
------------ ------------
Total revenues 9,656,000 12,412,000
Expenses:
Production costs 5,108,000 6,839,000
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 3,124,000 4,257,000
General and administrative expenses 2,081,000 1,576,000
Provision for doubtful receivable (20,000) 4,278,000
Minimum production guarantee obligation -- 2,778,000
------------ ------------
10,293,000 19,728,000
------------ ------------
Loss from operations (637,000) (7,316,000)
------------ ------------
Interest expense 1,032,000 4,337,000
Other income, net 120,000 54,000
------------ ------------
Loss before reorganization costs and
income taxes (1,549,000) (11,599,000)
Reorganization costs 4,430,000 4,858,000
------------ ------------
Loss before income taxes (5,979,000) (16,457,000)
Income taxes -- --
------------ ------------
Net loss (5,979,000) (16,457,000)
Undeclared dividends on preferred stock (1,424,000) (1,423,000)
------------ ------------
Net loss available to common shareholders $ (7,403,000) $(17,880,000)
============ ============
Per common share:
Loss per common and common equivalent
============ ============
share $ (0.78) $ (1.87)
============ ============
Average common and common equivalent
============ ============
shares outstanding 9,539,000 9,539,000
============ ============
</TABLE>
- See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements -
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended June 30,
------------------------------
1997 1996
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net loss $(5,979,000) $(16,457,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 3,124,000 4,257,000
Provision for doubtful accounts and notes receivable (20,000) 4,278,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs 83,000 454,000
Write-off of debt issuance costs and Senior Notes discount -- 5,492,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (196,000) (1,876,000)
Prepaid expenses and other (237,000) (847,000)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 3,476,000 (20,607,000)
Pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise 226,000 24,476,000
Pre-petition liabilities not subject to compromise 180,000 1,505,000
Minimum production guarantee obligation -- 2,778,000
----------- ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 657,000 3,453,000
Cash flow from investing activities:
Additions to cash held in escrow (20,000) (103,000)
Additions to property and equipment (2,237,000) (2,354,000)
----------- ------------
Net cash used in investing activities (2,257,000) (2,457,000)
Cash flow from financing activities:
Principal payments on borrowings (16,000) (257,000)
----------- ------------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (16,000) (257,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,616,000) 739,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 5,679,000 1,608,000
----------- ------------
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 4,063,000 $ 2,347,000
=========== ============
Supplemental Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information
Interest paid $ 28,000 $ 18,000
Income taxes paid -- --
Supplemental Information Of Non cash Investing And Financing Activities
Undeclared dividends on preferred stock (1,424,000) (1,423,000)
</TABLE>
- See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements -
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
WRT Energy Corporation, a Texas Corporation, and subsidiaries are
referred to herein collectively as the Company. The Company is engaged in
acquiring mature oil and gas properties in the Louisiana Gulf Coast and
increasing both the current production and total oil and gas recovery through
the use of advanced technologies, including sophisticated radioactive logging
equipment owned by the Company and specialized fluid separation technologies.
The Company seeks to acquire properties that were developed prior to the
invention of cased-hole logging equipment in the 1970's and to reevaluate such
properties with its own radioactive logging equipment. This new cased-hole data
is then analyzed by experienced Company personnel to identify previously
overlooked or deliberately untested formations that may yield new commercial oil
and gas production. Previously produced formations are also studied to determine
whether they can be restored to commercial production through the use of modern
completion, stimulation and production practices or the application of the
Company's fluid separation technologies.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of WRT
Energy Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, WRT Technologies, Inc. Until
December 31, 1996, WRT owned 100% of the stock of two subsidiaries, Tesla
Resources, Inc. ("Tesla") and Southern Petroleum, Inc. ("Southern Petroleum").
On that date, both Tesla and Southern Petroleum were merged into WRT with WRT
emerging as the sole surviving corporation. In November 1996, WRT formed a
wholly owned subsidiary, WRT Technologies, Inc., which was established to own
and operate WRT's proprietary, radioactive, cased-hole logging technology. As of
June 31, 1997, WRT Technologies, Inc. held only immaterial assets and had no
operating activities. All significant intercompany transactions have been
eliminated.
Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and
assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, the disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting periods, to prepare these consolidated financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
(2) CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY FILING
On February 14, 1996, the Company filed a petition with the Bankruptcy
Court for the Western District of Louisiana for protection under Chapter 11 of
the Federal Bankruptcy Code. Upon filing of the voluntary petition for relief,
the Company as debtor-in-possession, was authorized to operate its business for
the benefit of claim holders and interest holders, and has continued to do so,
without objection or request for appointment of a trustee. All debts of the
Company as of February 14, 1996 are currently stayed by the bankruptcy petition
and subject to compromise pursuant to such proceedings. The Company may operate
its business and manage its assets in the ordinary course as
debtor-in-possession, but must obtain court approval for transactions outside
the ordinary course of business. Based on these actions, all liabilities of the
Company outstanding at February 14, 1996 have been reclassified to estimated
pre-petition liabilities.
The accompanying financial statements of the Company have been prepared
on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the
liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. As described
above, the Company has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United
States Bankruptcy Code. The consolidated financial statements do not include any
adjustments relating to recoverability and classification of reported asset
amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from
the ultimate resolution of the Plan of Reorganization. On the Effective Date of
the Plan of Reorganization, the Company will utilize fresh-start reporting in
accordance with the requirements of SOP 90-7. The application of SOP 90-7 will
result in the creation of a new reporting entity having no retained earnings or
accumulated deficit.
On April 28, 1997, the Bankruptcy Court confirmed WRT's and DLBW's
Joint Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan"). The Plan was consummated and became
effective on July 11, 1997, on the Effective Date, New WRT allocated the actual
reorganization value to the entity's assets as defined by Statement of Position
number 90-7 "Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization Under the
Bankruptcy Code" ("SOP 90-7").
An unaudited pro forma condensed balance sheet reflecting the
anticipated fresh start reporting had the reorganization plan become effective
on June 30, 1997 is as follows:
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WRT
HISTORICAL REORGANIZATION
ASSETS WRT ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA
--------- --------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,611 $ 1,598 $ 5,209
Accounts receivable 3,881 3,881
Prepaid expenses and other 870 870
--------- --------- -------
Total current assets 8,362 1,598 9,960
--------- --------- -------
Property and equipment, at cost
Oil and natural gas properties
subject to amortization 79,763 (18,858) 60,905
Oil and natural gas properties
not subject to amortization -- 18,887 18,887
Other property and equipment 5,300 (2,362) 2,938
Accumulated depreciation,
depletion and amortization (29,051) 29,051 --
--------- --------- -------
56,012 26,718 82,730
--------- --------- -------
Other assets 1,135 (97) 1,038
--
--------- --------- -------
Total assets $ 65,509 $ 28,219 $93,728
========= ========= =======
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other $ 9,005 $ (1,564) $ 7,441
Pre-petition liabilities not subject to compromise 16,915 (16,915) --
Pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise 136,119 (136,119) --
--------- --------- -------
Total current liabilities 162,039 (154,598) 7,441
--------- --------- -------
Long-term debt -- 15,000 15,000
Deferred income taxes -- -- --
Minority interest -- -- --
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock 27,677 (27,677) --
Common stock 95 126 221
Additional paid-in capital 39,571 31,495 71,066
Retained earnings (deficit) (163,541) 163,541 --
Treasury stock (332) 332 --
--------- --------- -------
Total shareholders' equity (96,530) 167,817 71,287
--------- --------- -------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 65,509 $ 28,219 $93,728
========= ========= =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial
statements.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
(3) SENIOR NOTE OFFERING AND CREDIT FACILITY
In February 1996, the Company offered 100,000 Units consisting of
$100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 13 7/8% Senior Notes Due 2002 and
warrants to purchase an aggregate of 800,000 shares of the Company's Common
Stock (the "Offering"'). The net proceeds from the Offering were used to acquire
the Remaining LLOG Properties, to repay both the Bridge Loan and substantially
all borrowings under the Credit Facility (defined herein) to acquire an
additional working interest in the West Cote Blanche Bay Field and for general
corporate purposes.
The Company entered into a $40,000,000 credit facility (the "'Credit
Facility") with International Nederlanden (U. S.) Capital Corporation ("INCC")
that is secured by substantially all of the Company's assets. The Company has
borrowings outstanding of $15,000,000, the maximum amount of borrowing available
under the facility. On December 31, 1995, the Credit Facility converted to a
term loan whereby quarterly principal payments of one-sixteenth of the
outstanding indebtedness are due and payable.
At December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997, the Company was in default
under certain financial covenants of the Credit Facility. In addition, due to
the bankruptcy filing, the Company is in default under the Indenture.
Accordingly, the debt has been classified as current in the Company's December
31, 1996 and June 30, 1997 financial statements. While in bankruptcy, INCC and
holders of the Senior Notes are stayed from enforcing certain remedies provided
for in the credit agreement and the Indenture. The Company has not made the
interest payment on the Senior Notes or the Credit Facility since entering into
Bankruptcy on February 14, 1996. As of July 11, 1997 the Company's
reorganization plan was consummated and the INCC debt was paid off through
issuance of a new $15,000,000 secured debt facility and the Senior Notes were
canceled.
(4) LOSS PER SHARE
Loss per share computations are calculated on the weighted average of
common shares and common share equivalents. Common stock options and warrants
are considered to be common share equivalents and are used to calculate loss per
common and common equivalent share except when they are anti-dilutive. Loss per
common and common equivalent share for the six months ended June 30, 1997 does
not reflect the exercise of the options and warrants or conversion of the
preferred stock as the effect is anti-dilutive.
(5) REORGANIZATION COSTS
During the six months ended June 30, 1997, the company incurred
$3,708,000 in reorganization costs, primarily consisting of professional fees
and included the write off of $3.8 million of previously capitalized debt
issuance costs.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
(6) JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT
By a Joint Venture Agreement dated October 18, 1991, the Company
entered into a joint venture to develop certain oil and gas properties with
Tricore Energy Venture, L.P., a Texas limited partnership ("Tricore") and Stag
Energy Corporation ("Stag").
Under the terms of the Tricore agreements, Tricore contributes the
capitalization required to complete the development of selected prospects, and
Stag and the Company contribute, or arrange for contribution of, the prospects
to be developed.
The allocation of the net income, profits, credits, gains and losses of
the joint venture are distributed as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Initial Ongoing
Allocation Allocation
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Tricore 70% 55%
WRT 25% 35%
Stag 5% 10%
</TABLE>
The distributions will convert from the initial to the ongoing
allocation upon Tricore receiving aggregate distributions equal to 125% of its
initial contributions to the joint venture.
In March 1996, the Company contributed the K.G. Wilbert No. 1 well,
located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, the Atkinson No. 2 well, located in
Hayes Field in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana and State Lease 8396 #1 and #2
wells, located in South Atchafalaya Bay Field in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, to
the joint venture and received $867,850 as compensation for the recompletion and
field services rendered. The cash received was a recovery of costs incurred, and
no field service revenues were recognized.
In July 1994, the Company contributed a portion of its interest in the
Exxon Fee #23 well, located in Lac Blanc Field in Vermilion Parish, to the joint
venture and received $1,200,000 as compensation for the recompletion of the
well. The cash received was a recovery of costs incurred and no field service
revenues were recognized.
In March 1993, the Company contributed the Delcambre No. 1 well,
located in Tigre Lagoon Field in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana and the Summers No.
1 well located in North Rowan Field in Brazoria County, Texas, to the joint
venture and received $2,000,000 as compensation for recompletion and wireline
services rendered. The cash received was a recovery of costs incurred, and no
field service revenues related to the recompletion and wireline services
rendered were recognized.
In March 1992, Tricore paid the Company $1,300,000 for the turnkey
development of the Delcambre A-2 well located in Tigre Lagoon Field in Vermilion
Parish, Louisiana. The Company used the funds to recover the costs of drilling
the well and as compensation for wireline services rendered. The Company
recognized field service revenues to the extent that cash received exceeded its
costs in the property, however, no field service revenue was recorded related to
the initial 25% joint venture interest received.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
The Company has provided Tricore with a limited production guarantee
based on the minimum production schedule attached to the Tricore joint venture
agreement. The minimum production schedule assumes that Tricore's cumulative
share of the future gross production from jointly-owned properties will average
4,250 Mcf per day during the period between October 1, 1996 and September 30,
1997, 2,350 Mcf per day during the period October 1, 1997 and September 30,
1998, and 699 Mcf per day during the period October 1, 1998 and September 30,
1999. The minimum production also assumes that all future gas production
allocated to Tricore will be sold at a price of $1.50 per Mcf. As long as either
the actual volume of natural gas delivered or the gross revenue allocated to
Tricore exceeds the cumulative values reflected in the minimum production
schedule, the Company will have no current liability to Tricore under the
production guarantee. Pursuant to the Joint Venture Agreement ("Joint Venture
Agreement"), if the production during any annual period, commencing October 1
through September 30, is less than the minimum production levels required by the
Joint Venture Agreement, the Company is required to eliminate the annual
production deficit by delivering sufficient quantities of gas from other
properties in twelve equal monthly installments, commencing the following
December 1, or by the issuance to the venture of registered debt or equity
securities which have a full market value equal to the required payment. As
collateral for the Company's obligations under the production guarantee, Tricore
holds a partial assignment of an interest in the West Cote Blanche Bay Field.
This 4.68% working interest (3.72% net revenue interest) assignment, was made
subject to the terms and provisions of the Joint Venture Agreement. Upon
satisfaction of the production guarantee, Tricore is required to execute and
deliver a release of the partial assignment.
As a result of significant production declines from jointly owned
properties, notably the Lac Blanc Exxon Fee #23 well, production did not
currently exceed the minimum required under the guarantee for the period
commencing October 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996. In addition, due to the
substantial reserve losses incurred during 1995 and 1996, the estimated future
gross revenues from the joint venture wells are not adequate over the remaining
term of the guarantee. As a result, the Company has recorded in 1995 and 1996,
minimum production guarantee charges of $5,555,000 and $3,591,000 ,
respectively. The $9,146,000 liability recognized at December 31, 1996
represents the Company's estimated ultimate obligation to the joint venture,
including the disallowance of certain tax credits as discussed below, net of
estimated production volumes and gross revenues accruing to the joint venture
based upon the Company's year-end estimates of proved oil and gas reserves which
are zero.
Pursuant to the terms of the production guarantee, if any of the gas
production from joint venture properties qualifies for the nonconventional fuels
tax credit provided for by Internal Revenue Code Section 29, then 150% of that
tax credit shall be included in the calculation of gross revenues for purposes
of the guarantee. Based upon a certification by the Louisiana Department of
Natural Resources ("DNR"), a significant amount of the production attributable
to the joint venture qualified under Section 107(c)(2) of the Natural Gas Policy
Act of 1978 (the "NGPA") as gas produced from geopressured brine. As required
under the NGPA, the DNR's determination was forwarded to the FERC for review. In
April 1996, the FERC reversed the position of the DNR, rejecting the
qualification of the wells under Section 107(c)(2) of the NGPA. The Company
appealed the FERC determination to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Fifth Circuit, located in New Orleans, Louisiana. In February 1997, the United
States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the FERC's determination.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
On January 14, 1997, the Company initiated an adversary proceeding to
obtain a declaration of the invalidity of the security interests or liens
securing Tricore's asserted Secured Claim of "up to $9,224,000" or alternatively
for avoidance of such security interests or liens pursuant to Sections 544 and
547 of the Bankruptcy Code. Such suit is pending as of this date. On March 7,
1997, the Company also filed an objection to the asserted Claim of Tricore (i)
under Section 502(d) of the Bankruptcy Code seeking to disallow such asserted
Claim in full on the grounds that Tricore is the transferee of a transfer
available under Sections 544 and 547 of the Bankruptcy Code, and (ii) under
Section 502(c) of the Bankruptcy Code seeking to estimate such asserted Claim on
the grounds that it is a contingent claim the liquidation of which would unduly
delay the administration of the Chapter 11 Case. On June 19, 1997, Tricore filed
an amendment to reduce their proof of claim to $9,064,000 from $9,224,000.
Nevertheless, to the extent that Tricore is determined to be a secured claim,
the Plan provides for the claim to be paid in full. See Part II, Item 1 for
further discussion.
(7) CONTINGENCIES
On December 10, 1992, the Company, one of its executives, a former
executive and others instituted a lawsuit against Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.
("Bear Stearns"), Drake Capital Securities, Inc. ("Drake"), Steven Antebi
("Antebi") and Jerry Friedman ("Friedman") in the District Court of Harris
County, Texas 133rd Judicial District. After settling with Drake and Friedman,
the plaintiffs commenced trial on February 28, 1996. On March 21, 1996, the jury
returned a verdict in favor of the Company and five of the Company's
shareholders against Antebi for approximately $1,100,000. Pursuant to the jury
verdict, advice of outside counsel and management's belief that recovery of its
legal fees was probable, the Company recorded as a receivable approximately
$1,100,000 of costs incurred in connection with the litigation. The Company,
however, considered the jury verdict to be insufficient. Accordingly, the
Company requested, and on August 4, 1996 was granted, a new trial. Absent the
jury verdict from the original trial, and considering the uncertainty regarding
the timing of possible recovery in a new trial, the Company and its outside
counsel concluded that they could no longer consider the recovery of the
receivable to be probable. Therefore, the Company recorded a provision for this
receivable in the third quarter of 1996. Prior to commencement of the new trial,
the case went to mediation and was settled on February 16, 1996 for $600,000
plus court costs of approximately $69,000, subject to the approval of the
Bankruptcy Court. Consequently on April 22, 1996, WRT filed a Motion for
Authority to Compromise the Bear Stearns Litigation, requesting that the
settlement be approved and that the distribution of proceeds generated therefrom
be authorized to the respective parties to the Litigation pursuant to the
Settlement Agreement reached. Due to objections raised as to the distribution of
the Bear Stearns Litigation Proceeds, the Bankruptcy Court approved the
Settlement Agreement but instructed that a subsequent Motion be provided to
resolve the issue of disposition of the proceeds. As a result, on August 27,
1996, WRT filed a Motion for Authorization to finally settle distribution of the
Bear Stearns Litigation Proceeds. On September 10, 1996, the Bankruptcy Court
approved such Motion and the proceeds have since been distributed accordingly,
including the distribution of approximately $145,000 to WRT, which was recorded
as Other Income for the year ended December 31, 1996. Settlement funds of
$154,000 attributable to one of the Company's former executives has been held in
escrow, pending final resolution of claims of the bankruptcy estates, if any,
against the former executive.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
During 1996, WRT received notice from a third party claiming that WRT's
title has failed as to approximately 43 acres in the Bayou Pigeon Field. Some or
all of the acreage in dispute is considered to be productive in three separate
production units. Under the assumption that WRT's title is flawed, WRT's working
interest in three units may be reduced to approximately 7% (5% Net Revenue
Interest, ("NRI"), 75% (63% NRI), and 95% (72% NRI). The financial statements as
of and for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1996, reflect operating results
and proved reserves discounted for a substantial portion of this possible title
failure. As the alleged title failure predates its ownership of the field, WRT
is currently evaluating its recourse against the predecessors-in-title relative
to this issue.
During 1996, the Company entered into a marketing agreement with
Tri-Deck Oil and Gas Company ("Tri-Deck") pursuant to which Tri-Deck would
market all of WRT's oil and gas production. Subsequent to the agreement,
Tri-Deck's principal and WRT's Director of Marketing, James Florence, assigned
to Plains Marketing its right to market WRT's oil production and assigned to
Perry Oil & Gas its right to market WRT's gas production. During early 1996,
Tri-Deck failed to make payments to WRT attributable to several months of WRT's
gas production. Consequently, the Company responded in two ways. First, on May
20, 1996, the Company filed a Motion to Reject the Tri-Deck Marketing Agreement.
Second, on May 29, 1996, the Company initiated an adversary proceeding against
Tri-Deck and Perry Oil and Gas ("Perry Gas"). Perry Gas was the party which
ultimately purchased the Company's gas production for the months in question.
With respect to the Motion to Reject, the Bankruptcy Court authorized
the rejection and directed Tri-Deck and WRT to determine the amount of
production proceeds attributable to WRT's June gas production which are payable
to WRT. Consequently, Perry Gas thereafter made payment to WRT of the June gas
proceeds less $75,000 for a set-off claim by Perry Gas, which is subject to
further consideration by the Bankruptcy Court.
Next, with respect to the adversary proceeding, WRT sought turnover by
Tri-Deck and/or Perry Gas of all unpaid production proceeds payable to WRT under
the marketing agreement and the issuance of a temporary restraining order and
preliminary injunction against both parties to prevent further disposition of
such proceeds pending outcome of the proceedings. On May 31,1996 the Bankruptcy
Court entered a consensual temporary restraining order against both Tri-Deck and
Perry Gas. On June 18, 1996, a Preliminary Injunction was entered by the Court
which required Perry Gas to segregate into a separate depository account the
funds due for the purchase of WRT's April and May 1996 gas production from
Tri-Deck. Subsequently, upon motion by WRT the Court ordered such funds to be
placed into the Bankruptcy Court's registry, as Perry Gas had made certain
withdrawals from the separate depository account without authorization by the
Court. Currently, funds in the amount of approximately $1,700,000 remain in the
registry of the Court. Additionally, a dispute exists between WRT and Perry Gas
as to additional funds owed by Perry Gas for the purchase of WRT's April and May
1996 gas production. Currently, the adversary proceeding remains pending as to
the ultimate issue of ownership of proceeds. Tri-Deck has also filed an answer
and counterclaim in which Tri-Deck is asserting, among other items, damages for
tortuous interference of its contractual relationships with others. Recovery of
the $1,700,000 receivable is dependent on the court rendering a favorable ruling
on the issue. As of the date of the report, the court has not ruled on this
issue. Although management believes that Tri-Deck's claim to the funds in the
registry of the court is invalid, and the aforementioned counterclaim is without
merit, for financial reporting purposes the receivable from Tri-deck was fully
reserved during the quarter ended December 31, 1996.
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WRT ENERGY CORPORATION
(A DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1996)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Other unasserted claims against the Company may be alleged as a result
of the Plan of Reorganization. Management cannot estimate the impact of such
unasserted claims on the consolidated financial statements at June 30, 1997.
(8) EXAMINERS REPORT
On August 13, 1996, the Bankruptcy Court executed and entered its Order
Appointing Examiner directing the United States Trustee to appoint a
disinterested person as examiner in the Company's bankruptcy case. The Court
ordered the appointed examiner ("Examiner") to file a report "of the
investigation conducted, including any fact ascertained by the examiner
pertaining to fraud, dishonesty, incompetence, misconduct, mismanagement or
irregularity in the management of the affairs of the Company".
Additionally, the Examiner investigated insider transactions involving
current and former officers of the Company, the Company's purchase of oil and
gas properties in the Napoleonville Field, the purchase of leases in the South
Hackberry and East Hackberry Fields, transactions related to the purchase and
sale of certain workover rigs and marine equipment and related contracts, the
marketing of the Company's oil and gas production, claims acquisition by an
investment company and transactions with a certain joint venture partner. The
Examiner's final report dated April 2, 1997 recommends numerous actions for
recovery of property or damages for the Company's estate which appear to exist
and should be pursued. Management does not believe the resolution of the matters
referred to in the Examiner's report will have a material impact on the
Company's consolidated financial statements or results of operations.
Pursuant to the Company's Plan of Reorganization, all of the Company's
possible causes of action against third parties (with the exception of certain
litigation related to recovery of marine and rig equipment assets and Tri-Deck),
existing as of the effective date of the Plan, transferred into a "Litigation
Trust" controlled by an independent party for the benefit of most of the
Company's existing unsecured creditors. The Company retains a 12% interest in
the trust, net of Trustee Fees and expenses. Currently, management is
aggressively pursuing those claims and causes of action against Tri-Deck and
Perry Gas relating to the recovery of revenues for the sale of oil and gas
production. See Part II Item 1 for additional information. In addition, the
company has instituted legal action to recover the aforementioned marine and rig
equipment assets. See Part II, Item 1 for further details. The Company has not
recognized the potential value of recoveries which may ultimately be obtained,
if any, as a result of such causes of action, or possible future actions, in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following pro forma consolidated balance sheet combines the
accounts of the Company, WRT and Bonray Drilling Corporation ("Bonray"), and
those of the West Cote Blanch Bay ("WCBB") properties purchased by DLB from
Texaco Exploration and Production, Inc. assuming the purchases had occurred as
of June 30, 1997. The pro forma consolidated statements of operations for the
year ended December 31, 1996 and the six months ended June 30, 1997 have been
prepared under the assumption that the purchases had occurred as of January 1,
1996. The pro forma financial information should be read in conjunction with the
notes thereto, and the financial statements and related notes thereto, included
elsewhere in this Form 8-K.
The pro forma results of operations are not necessarily indicative of
the Company's future operations. Particularly, the effect of WRT on the pro
forma results is not indicative of the future effect which is expected by the
Company. The Company plans to spend approximately $18,214,190 million during
1997 and 1998 to drill exploratory and developmental wells, including infill
drilling from increased wellsite density, and to perform recompletions on
certain of the WRT properties. While, these actions are expected to increase
revenues from the WRT properties, no additional revenues or expenses from such
drilling efforts are included in the accompanying pro forma financial
statements.
The Company's acquisitions of Bonray and WCBB were reported as
subsequent events in the Company's 1996 annual report on Form 10-K. The
financial statements of Bonray and WCBB have not been included in the Form 8-K,
as the separate financial statements are not required.
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DLB OIL & GAS, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 1997
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
HISTORICAL ------------------------
------------------------ WRT PRO FORMA
ASSETS DLB WRT REORGANIZATION PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,115 $ 3,611 $ 1,598 $ -- $ 12,324
Accounts receivable 11,804 3,881 -- (860) (c) 14,825
Prepaid expenses and other 1,178 870 -- -- 2,048
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total current assets 20,097 8,362 1,598 (860) 29,197
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Property and equipment, at cost
Oil and natural gas properties
subject to amortization 128,786 79,763 (4,971) (1,009) (b) 189,069
(13,500) (b)
Oil and natural gas properties
not subject to amortization 24,497 -- 5,000 -- 29,497
Other property and equipment 24,630 5,300 (2,362) -- 27,568
Accumulated depreciation,
depletion and amortization (34,436) (29,051) 29,051 -- (34,436)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
143,477 56,012 26,718 (14,509) 211,698
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Investments in Waggoner (Barbados LTD) 3,239 -- -- -- 3,239
Other assets 16,243 1,135 (97) 5,101 (a) 22,382
-- -- -- (20,244) (b) (20,244)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total assets $ 183,056 $ 65,509 $ 28,219 $ (30,512) $ 246,272
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other $ 14,789 $ 9,005 $ (1,564) $ (860) (c) $ 21,370
Pre-petition liabilities not subject to compromise -- 16,915 (16,915) -- --
Pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise -- 136,119 (136,119) -- --
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total current liabilities 14,789 162,039 (154,598) (860) 21,370
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Long-term debt 80,073 -- 15,000 5,101 (a) 100,174
Deferred income taxes 19,825 -- -- -- 19,825
Minority interest -- -- -- 36,534 (b) 36,534
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock -- 27,677 (27,677) -- --
Common stock 13 95 126 (221) (b) 13
Additional paid-in capital 57,910 39,571 31,495 (71,066) (b) 57,910
Retained earnings (deficit) 10,627 (163,541) 163,541 -- 10,627
Treasury stock (181) (332) 332 -- (181)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total shareholders' equity 68,369 (96,530) 167,817 (71,287) 68,369
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 183,056 $ 65,509 $ 28,219 $ (30,512) $ 246,272
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial
statements.
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DLB OIL & GAS, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HISTORICAL
------------------------------------------ PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
DLB BONRAY WCBB WRT ADJUSTMENTS CONSOLIDATED
------- ------- ---- -------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Oil, natural gas and
condensate sales $21,535 $ -- $722 $ 9,656 $ -- $31,913
Contract drilling 7,220 1,635 -- -- -- 8,855
Other 920 13 -- 140 -- 1,073
------- ------- ---- -------- ------- -------
Total revenues 29,675 1,648 722 9,796 -- 41,841
Expenses:
Lease operating 5,798 -- 291 5,108 -- 11,197
Contract drilling 5,031 1,378 -- -- -- 6,409
Depreciation, depletion
and amortization 7,428 168 -- 3,124 3,438 (d) 14,158
General and administrative 2,042 236 -- 2,081 (416)(e) 3,943
Interest 2,732 7 -- 1,032 777 (g) 4,548
Reorganization costs -- -- -- 4,430 (4,430)(f) --
Other -- 25 -- -- -- 25
------- ------- ---- -------- ------- -------
Total expenses 23,031 1,814 291 15,775 (631) 40,280
------- ------- ---- -------- ------- -------
Income (loss) before income taxes 6,644 (166) 431 (5,979) 631 1,561
Income taxes 2,507 -- -- -- (1,919)(h) 588
------- ------- ---- -------- ------- -------
Net income (loss) $ 4,137 $ (166) $431 $ (5,979) $ 2,550 $ 973
======= ======= ==== ======== ======= =======
Net income (loss) available to common
shareholders $ 4,137 $ (166) $431 $ (7,403) $ 7,286 (i) $ 973
======= ======= ==== ======== ======= =======
Net income (loss) per common share $ 0.31 $ 0.07
======= =======
Weighted average common and
common equivalent shares 13,459 13,459
======= =======
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial
statements.
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DLB OIL & GAS, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HISTORICAL
----------------------------------------------- PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
DLB BONRAY WCBB WRT ADJUSTMENTS CONSOLIDATED
-------- -------- -------- -------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Oil, natural gas and
condensate sales $ 27,194 $ -- $ 4,081 $ 24,019 $ -- $ 55,294
Contract drilling -- 11,022 -- -- -- 11,022
Natural gas gathering, processing
and transportation, net 821 -- -- -- -- 821
Other 400 16 -- 356 -- 772
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total revenues 28,415 11,038 4,081 24,375 -- 67,909
Expenses:
Lease operating 7,382 -- 2,762 15,095 -- 25,239
Contract drilling -- 8,731 -- -- -- 8,731
Depreciation, depletion
and amortization 8,938 1,229 -- 7,973 6,562 (d) 24,702
General and administrative 2,485 846 -- 3,210 (597)(e) 5,944
Provision for doubtful accounts -- -- -- 5,158 -- 5,158
Interest 1,582 128 -- 5,562 934 (g) 8,206
Minimum production guarantee
obligation -- -- -- 5,555 -- 5,555
Impairment of long-lived assets -- -- -- 3,864 (3,864)(d) --
Reorganization costs -- -- -- 7,345 (7,345)(f) --
Other 208 -- -- -- -- 208
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total expenses 20,595 10,934 2,762 53,762 (4,310) 83,743
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before income taxes 7,820 104 1,319 (29,387) (4,310) (15,834)
Income taxes 2,951 10 -- -- (2,961)(h) --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) $ 4,869 $ 94 $ 1,319 $(29,387) $ (1,349) $(15,834)
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Net income (loss) available to common
shareholders $ 4,869 $ 94 $ 1,319 $(32,233) $ 10,117(i) $(15,834)
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Net income (loss) per common share $ 0.38 $ (1.22)
======== ========
Weighted average common and
common equivalent shares 12,978 12,978
======== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial
statements.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND JUNE 30, 1997
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information
is presented to reflect the Company's purchase of WRT, Bonray and WCBB as
described elsewhere herein. The unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet
is presented as if the purchase occurred on June 30, 1997. The unaudited pro
forma consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 1996
and the six months ended June 30, 1996 are presented as if the purchase occurred
as of January 1, 1997.
The accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information
has been prepared based on estimates and assumptions deemed appropriate by the
Company and does not purport to be indicative of the financial position or
results of operations which would actually have been obtained if the purchase
had occurred as presented in such statements, or which may be obtained in the
future. In addition, future results may vary significantly from those reflected
in the pro forma consolidated statements due to normal oil and natural gas
production variations, price changes, future acquisitions and other factors,
including the Company's drilling and developmental plans for the WRT properties.
2. METHOD OF ACCOUNTING FOR THE PURCHASE
The acquisition of WRT has been accounted for by using the purchase
method. Accordingly, the assets acquired have been accounted for at their
estimated "fair values" and the purchase price has been allocated to individual
assets acquired based on the Company's estimates of such assets' relative value.
Since the Company and its directors own in excess of 50% of the outstanding
common stock of WRT and three of the Company's officers are also three of the
five WRT directors, the Company consolidates the assets, liabilities, and
operations of WRT into the Company's financial statements. The other owners'
interest in WRT is reflected as a minority interest in the accompanying
unaudited pro forma financial statements.
The acquisition of Bonray has been accounted for by using the purchase
method. Accordingly, the assets acquired have been accounted for at their
estimated "fair values" and the purchase price has been allocated to individual
assets acquired based on the Company's estimates of such assets' relative value.
Fair value was determined by independent appraisal of Bonray's drilling rigs and
related equipment.
The assets acquired in the WCBB transaction have been accounted for at
their estimated "fair values" and the purchase price has been allocated to
individual assets acquired based on the Company's estimates of such assets'
relative value. The WCBB assets were subsequently transferred to WRT as part of
WRT's plan of reorganization. See Note 3 below for additional information
regarding the WCBB properties.
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3. WRT REORGANIZATION
WRT's plan of reorganization was consummated on July 11, 1997. The
financial statements of WRT post-reorganization will be accounted for in
accordance with Statement of Position 90-7 ("Financial Reporting by Entities in
Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code") and will reflect the features of the
consummated reorganization plan. The major features of the reorganization plan
are as follows and are reflected in the accompanying unaudited pro financial
statements in the "WRT Reorganization" adjustments column:
Previously existing preferred and common shares were retired;
Unsecured indebtedness, including trade accounts payable and
subordinated notes, was converted into 11,703,000 shares of common
stock;
A rights offering of 3,800,000 shares was made at $3.50 per share,
resulting in net proceeds to WRT of $13,300,000.
DLB contributed its interest in WCBB for 5,000,000 shares of common
stock;
Assets and liabilities were adjusted to their fair value, with the
increase or decrease in fair value recorded as an adjustment to
equity;
Accumulated deficit was restored to zero, with the change recorded as
an adjustment to equity; Secured long-term debt of $15,000,000 was paid
through the proceeds of a new $15,000,000
secured long-term debt agreement;
Other secured claims were issued 952,000 shares of common stock; and
Administrative claims of $1,564,000 were paid
4. PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS
The following pro forma adjustments have been made to reflect the acquisitions:
a) To reflect the borrowings made by the Company to acquire 1,689,000
common shares of WRT through the WRT rights offering and through
capital expenditures made by the Company related to the assets of
WCBB;
b) To reflect the Company's acquisition of 9,050,000 of WRT common
shares through the conversion of WRT indebtedness held by the
Company and through the exchange of the assets of WCBB and
resulting purchase accounting, including recognition of the
minority interest in WRT held by other parties;
c) To eliminate accounts receivable and accounts payable between the
Company and WRT;
d) To record incremental depreciation, depletion, and amortization
on the WRT, Bonray and WCBB assets based upon the Company's
purchase price allocation to the property and equipment for the
period prior to acquisition by the Company;
e) To eliminate redundant general and administrative costs and to
capitalize certain of WRT's general and administrative costs which
are capitalizable under the full cost pool method of accounting
for oil and gas properties used by the Company;
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f) To eliminate the reorganization costs recognized by WRT prior to
the Company's purchase of WRT;
g) To recognize the additional interest expense associated with the
borrowings made by the Company to fund the acquisitions as if the
purchases were made as of January 1, 1996.
h) To recognize pro forma income taxes based upon Federal and state
statutory rates; and
i) To eliminate the preferred dividends related to WRT preferred
stock. The preferred stock was canceled as a result of the
consummation of the WRT plan of reorganization.
5. SUPPLEMENTAL PRO FORMA INFORMATION ON OIL AND NATURAL GAS OPERATIONS
The following pro forma supplemental information regarding oil and
natural gas activities is presented pursuant to the disclosure requirements
promulgated by the SEC and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 69,
"Disclosures About Oil and Gas Producing Activities."
Quantities of Oil and Natural Gas Reserves
Set forth below is a pro forma summary of the changes in the net
quantities of oil and natural gas reserves for the year ended December 31, 1996,
as estimated by independent petroleum consultants and in-house engineers,
assuming the purchases of WRT and WCBB were consummated as of January 1, 1996.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Oil Natural Gas
(Bbls) (Mcf)
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<S> <C> <C>
Proved reserves as of December 31, 1995 4,618,000 28,643,000
Purchase of WRT 14,627,000 19,131,000
Purchase of WCBB 12,442,000 --
Extensions and discoveries 270,000 30,186,000
Purchase of reserves 2,983,000 23,082,000
Revisions of previous estimates (626,000) 3,668,000
Production (1,279,000) (9,232,000)
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Proved reserves as of December 31, 1996 33,035,000 95,478,000
========== ==========
</TABLE>
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
The accompanying table reflects the pro forma standardized measure of
discounted future net cash flows relating to the Company's interests in proved
oil and natural gas reserves as of December 31, 1996, assuming consummation of
the purchase of the WRT Properties as of December 31, 1996:
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Future cash inflows 1,206,385,000
Future costs:
Development (218,945,000)
Production (350,292,000)
Future income tax expense (145,935,000)
Future net cash flows 491,213,000
10% discount to reflect timing of cash flows (220,877,000)
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows 270,336,000
Discounted future net cash flows before income taxes 349,602,000
Future cash inflows are computed by applying year-end prices of oil and
natural gas relating to the year-end pro forma quantities of those reserves.
Future development and production costs are computed by independent petroleum
consultants and in-house engineers by estimating the expenditures to be incurred
in developing and producing proved oil and natural gas reserves at the end of
the year, based on year-end costs and assuming continuation of existing economic
conditions.
Future income tax expenses are computed by applying the appropriate
statutory tax rates to the future pro forma pretax net cash flows relating to
proved reserves, net of the tax basis of the properties involved. The future
income tax expenses give effect to permanent differences and tax credits, but do
not reflect the impact of continuing operations.
Changes Relating to the Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
Principal changes in the pro forma standardized measure of discounted
future net cash flows attributable to proved reserves for the year ended
December 31, 1996 is as follows, assuming consummation of the purchase of the
WRT Properties as of January 1, 1996:
Balance as of December 31, 1995 43,665,000
Purchase of WRT 51,367,000
Purchase of WCBB 32,236,000
Sales of oil and gas, net of production costs (30,055,000)
Net changes in prices and production costs 137,152,000
Extensions, discoveries, and improved recovery,
net of future development costs 51,292,000
Purchases of reserves 35,286,000
Development costs incurred during the period which
reduced future development costs 1,178,000
Revisions of quantity estimates 2,000
Accretion of discount 11,287,000
Net change in income tax (47,662,000)
Other, primarily changes in timing (15,412,000)
Balance as of December 31, 1996 270,336,000
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EXHIBIT 23.1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the inclusion of our report dated July 3, 1997, with respect to
the consolidated balance sheets of WRT Energy Corporation and subsidiary (a
debtor-in-possession as of February 14, 1996) as of December 31, 1996 and 1995,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity
(deficit), and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 1996, which report appears in the Form 8-K/A of DLB Oil & Gas,
Inc. dated July 11, 1997. Our report on the consolidated financial statements
refers to a change in the Company's method of accounting for the impairment of
long-lived assets and for long-lived assets to be disposed of.
Our report dated July 3, 1997, contains an explanatory paragraph that states
that the Company's Plan of Reorganization was confirmed by the bankruptcy court
on May 5, 1997 and is subject to certain material conditions before its
effective date. However, continuation of the Company as a going concern and
realization of its assets and liquidation of its liabilities is dependent upon,
among other things, the Company's ability to achieve successful future
operations. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability
to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not
include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of
reported asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.
Kpmg Peat Marwick LLP
Houston, Texas
September 29, 1997
