-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, VeAt9rFrn0uJYbsWv3g5qQZIbXrexu+hw+wRx4NK0bgdvNC1acb61+CiyaAGT1FX nBgel9OeNi61HlWXV4BSQw== 0000950129-05-003092.txt : 20050331 0000950129-05-003092.hdr.sgml : 20050331 20050331132000 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950129-05-003092 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 17 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20041231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20050331 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050331 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CARRIZO OIL & GAS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001040593 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311] IRS NUMBER: 760415919 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-29187-87 FILM NUMBER: 05718362 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14701 ST MARYS LANE STREET 2: STE 800 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77079 BUSINESS PHONE: 2814961352 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14701 ST MARYS LANE STREET 2: SUITE 800 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77079 10-K 1 h23579e10vk.txt CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC.- DECEMBER 31, 2004 ================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 COMMISSION NO. 0-22915 CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) TEXAS 76-0415919 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1000 LOUISIANA STREET, SUITE 1500 77002 Houston, Texas (Zip Code) (Principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 328-1000 Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ] Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer. YES [X] NO [ ] At June 30, 2004, the aggregate market value of the registrant's Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $159.4 million based on the closing price of such stock on such date of $10.21. At January 31, 2005, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Common Stock was 22,456,007. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of the definitive proxy statement for the Registrant's 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K. Such definitive proxy statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days subsequent to December 31, 2004. ================================================================================ TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I.................................................................... 2 Item 1. and Item 2. Business and Properties............................ 2 Item 3. Legal Proceedings.............................................. 24 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............ 24 Executive Officers of the Registrant................................... 24 PART II................................................................... 25 Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Stock, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities................... 25 Item 6. Selected Financial Data........................................ 26 Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations........................................... 28 Item 7A. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk.... 51 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.................... 52 Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure............................................ 52 Item 9A. Controls and Procedures....................................... 52 Item 9B. Other Information............................................. 52 PART III.................................................................. 52 Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant............ 52 Item 11. Executive Compensation........................................ 52 Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters.......................... 53 Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions................ 53 Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services........................ 53 PART IV................................................................... 53 Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.................... 53
PART I ITEM 1. AND ITEM 2. BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES GENERAL Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. ("Carrizo," the "Company" or "We") is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of natural gas and oil. Our current operations are focused in proven, producing natural gas and oil geologic trends along the onshore Gulf Coast area in Texas and Louisiana, primarily in the Miocene, Wilcox, Frio and Vicksburg trends, and, since mid-2003, in the Barnett Shale area in North Texas. Our other interests include properties in East Texas, and a coalbed methane investment in the Rocky Mountains. Additionally, in 2003 we obtained licenses to explore in the U.K. North Sea. We have traditionally grown our production through our 3-D seismic-driven exploratory drilling program. Our compound production growth rate for the period December 31, 1999 through December 31, 2004 on an annualized basis was 14%. From our inception through December 31, 2004, we participated in the drilling of 373 wells (119.7 net) with a success rate of approximately 70% in our onshore Gulf Coast area and 100% in the Barnett Shale area in North Texas. Exploratory wells accounted for 86% of the total wells we drilled. Our total proved reserves as of December 31, 2004 were an estimated 109.3 Bcfe with a PV-10 Value of $208.6 million. During 2004, we added a record 47.3 Bcfe to proved reserves and produced a record 8.3 Bcfe. We have traditionally financed the majority of our drilling activity through internal cash flow generated primarily from oil and natural gas production sales revenue. As a main component of our business strategy, we have acquired licenses for over 9,200 square miles of 3-D seismic data for processing and evaluation. Historically, we either (1) sought to acquire seismic permits from landowners that included options to lease the acreage prior to conducting proprietary surveys or (2) participated in 3-D group shoots in which we typically sought to obtain leases or farm-ins rather than lease options. Since 2001, we have been able to increase the size of our 3-D seismic holdings in our onshore Gulf Coast area by approximately 84% to over 7,500 square miles, in large part by taking advantage of very favorable pricing available for nonproprietary data from libraries of seismic companies. Since 2003, we have also grown our 3-D seismic holdings in the Barnett Shale area to over 123 square miles. One of our primary strengths is the experience of our management and technical staff in the development, processing and analysis of this 3-D seismic data to generate and drill natural gas and oil prospects. Our technical and operating employees have an average of over 20 years of industry experience, in many cases with major and large independent oil and gas companies, including Shell Oil, Ocean Energy, ARCO, Conoco, Burlington Resources, Vastar, Pennzoil and Tenneco. Analyzing and reprocessing our 3-D seismic database, our highly qualified technical staff is continually adding to and refining our substantial inventory of drilling locations. We believe that our utilization of large-scale 3-D seismic surveys and related technology allows us to create and maintain a multiyear inventory of high-quality exploration prospects in the Gulf Coast area. As of December 31, 2004, we had 159,496 gross acres in Texas and Louisiana under lease or lease option (all references to acres under lease in this Form 10-K also include lease option acres unless otherwise indicated), including 109,129 net acres in our onshore Gulf Coast area, predominantly all covered by 3-D seismic data, and 44,835 gross acres in our Barnett Shale area. On this leased acreage, we have identified: (1) over 155 potential exploratory drilling locations in our onshore Gulf Coast area, including over 78 additional extension opportunities, depending on the success of our initial drilling activities on those locations and (2) over 200 potential exploratory and development horizontal drilling locations in the Barnett Shale area. The vast majority of our 3-D seismic data covers productive geological trends in our onshore Gulf Coast area, where we have made 223 completions as a result of our utilization and evaluation of this data. In our onshore Gulf Coast area, most of our drilling targets prior to 2000 were shallow (from 4,000 to 7,000 feet), normally pressured reservoirs that generally involved moderate cost (typically $0.3 million to $0.4 million per completed well) and risk. Since then, the depth of many of the wells that we have drilled, as well as our current drilling prospects, are deeper, over-pressured targets with greater economic potential but generally higher cost (typically $1.0 million to $4.0 million per completed well) and risk. We seek to sell a portion of these deeper prospects to reduce our exploration risk and financial exposure while retaining significant upside potential. More recently, we have begun to retain larger percentages of, and increased our exposure to, higher cost, higher potential wells. We used a portion of the $23.3 million of net proceeds from our February 2004 public offering to increase our percentage of and exposure to these wells. In mid-2003, we became active in the Barnett Shale area in North Texas (primarily in the Tarrant, Parker, Denton, Johnson, Hill and Erath counties). Improvements in fracture techniques in recent years have dramatically changed the economics of producing reserves in the Barnett Shale, which is now considered one of the most active natural gas plays in North America. The reserve profile 2 from the typical productive wells we drill in the Barnett Shale area is noteably longer-lived compared to the typical reserve profile from our wells drilled in our onshore Gulf Coast area. We are drilling both vertical and horizontal wells in the Barnett Shale area. Typical costs to drill and complete are $550,000 for vertical wells and $1.5 to $2.5 million for horizontal wells. Our Barnett wells generally have target depths of 6,000 to 8,000 feet. During 2004, we held an average 40 percent, usually non-operated, working interest participation in the Barnett wells drilled. For wells drilled in 2005, we plan to retain larger working interests, generally ranging between 50 and 100 percent, and to operate a majority of the wells drilled. Accordingly, we believe that continued development of producing reserves in the Barnett Shale play will have the potential to lengthen our overall average reserve life and, on balance, add a long-lived cash flow stream to help fund our future capital exploration and development program. In our Barnett Shale area through December 31, 2004, we had acquired approximately 30,717 net acres, drilled 33 gross (13.7 net) wells and increased our total proved reserves in the Barnett Shale area to 31.7 Bcfe. As of March 1, 2005, our current net production in the Barnett Shale area was estimated at 4.0 MMcfe/d and we had increased our leasehold and option position to over 35,000 net acres. As of December 31, 2004, we operated 92 producing oil and gas wells, which accounted for 50% of the onshore Gulf Coast area producing wells in which we had an interest. During 2001, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, CCBM, Inc. ("CCBM"), we acquired 50% of the working interests held by Rocky Mountain Gas, Inc. ("RMG") in approximately 107,000 net mineral acres prospective for coalbed methane located in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and Montana. Subsequently, we participated in the acquisition and/or drilling of 77 gross wells (21 net) before jointly contributing with RMG a majority of our coalbed methane property interests and operations into a newly, formed company, Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. ("Pinnacle"). In exchange for the assets contributed, CCBM and RMG each received a 37.5% common stock ownership in Pinnacle and options to purchase additional common stock, or on a fully diluted basis, CCBM and RMG each received a 26.9% interest in Pinnacle. Simultaneously with the contribution of these assets, Credit Suisse First Boston Private Equity entities (the "CSFB Parties") contributed $17.6 million cash along with a future cash commitment to Pinnacle in exchange for common stock, warrants and preferred stock equal to a 46.2% interest on a fully diluted basis. In February 2004, the CSFB Parties contributed additional funds of $11.8 million into Pinnacle to continue funding the 2004 development program which increased their ownership to 66.7% on a fully diluted basis should we and RMG each elect not to exercise our available options. See "The Pinnacle Transaction" for more information on this transaction. Historically, the business operations and development program of Pinnacle has not required us to provide any further capital infusion. In March 2005, Pinnacle acquired additional undeveloped acreage with an undisclosed company which would also significantly increase Pinnacle's development program budget in 2005. Accordingly, CCBM and the other Pinnacle shareholders have the option to participate in the equity contribution into Pinnacle needed to finance the acquisition and the related development program in 2005. Should we elect to maintain our proportionate ownership interest in Pinnacle, we estimate that we would be required to contribute $2.5 million. If CCBM opts not to contribute any or all of its share of the equity contribution, its fully diluted ownership in Pinnacle would be reduced. CCBM plans to contribute $2.5 million in April 2005, its share of the equity capital needed to close the acquisition and fund part of the additional development program. There can be no assurance regarding CCBM's level of participation in future equity contributions needed, if any. On March 29, 2005, we elected to participate and contribute $2.5 million to Pinnacle in exchange for warrants and preferred stock. In addition to our interest in Pinnacle, CCBM has maintained interests in approximately 162,489 gross acres at the end of 2004 in the Castle Rock coalbed methane project area in Montana and the Oyster Ridge project area in Wyoming. During 2004, we opted to exercise our right to cancel one-half of the remaining note payable to RMG, or approximately $300,000, in exchange for assigning one-half of our mineral interest in the Oyster Ridge leases to RMG. Certain terms used herein relating to the oil and natural gas industry are defined in "Glossary of Certain Industry Terms" below. BUSINESS STRATEGY Growth Through the Drillbit Our objective is to create shareholder value through the execution of a business strategy designed to capitalize on our strengths. Key elements of our business strategy include: 3 - Grow Primarily Through Drilling. We are pursuing an active technology-driven exploration drilling program. We generate exploration prospects through geological and geophysical analysis of 3-D seismic and other data. Our ability to successfully define and drill exploratory prospects is demonstrated by our exploratory drilling success rate in the onshore Gulf Coast area of 84% over the last three years and a 100% drilling success rate in our Barnett Shale area since inception in 2003. During 2005, we are drilling or plan to drill approximately 34 wells (14.4 net) in the onshore Gulf Coast area and 37 wells (24.0 net) in the Barnett Shale area. We have planned approximately $85.0 to $90.0 million for capital expenditures in 2005, $70.0 million of which we expect to use for drilling activities in the onshore Gulf Coast and Barnett Shale areas. - Focus on Prolific and Industry-Proven Trends. We focus our activities both in the prolific onshore Gulf Cost area where our management, our technical staff and our field operations teams have significant prior experience and in the industry-proven Barnett Shale trend in which our wells have generally longer-lived reserves. Although we have broadened our areas of operations to include the Rocky Mountains and the U.K. North Sea, we plan to focus a majority of our near-term capital expenditures in the onshore Gulf Coast area, where we believe our accumulated data and knowledge base provide a competitive advantage, and in the Barnett Shale area where we have acquired a significant acreage position and accumulated a large drillsite inventory. - Aggressively Evaluate 3-D Seismic Data and Acquire Acreage to Maintain a Large Drillsite Inventory. We have accumulated and continue to add to a multiyear inventory of 3-D seismic and geologic data along the prolific producing trend of the onshore Gulf Coast area and industry-proven trend of the Barnett Shale area. In 2004, we added approximately [463] square miles of newly released 3-D and seismic data. We believe our utilization of large-scale 3-D seismic surveys and related technology provides us with the opportunity to maximize our exploration success in both the onshore Gulf Coast and Barnett Shale areas. As of December 31, 2004, we had accumulated licenses for approximately 9,200 square miles of 3-D seismic data and identified over 355 drilling locations and extension opportunities (comprised of 155 locations in the onshore Gulf Coast area, and approximately 200 locations in the Barnett Shale area) including 277 locations currently under lease or in the process of being leased (comprised of 77 locations in the onshore Gulf Coast area and 200 locations in the Barnett Shale area). - Maintain a Balanced Exploration Drilling Portfolio. We seek to balance our drilling program between projects with relatively lower risk and moderate potential and drilling prospects that have relatively higher risk and substantial potential. We believe we have furthered this strategy through the expansion of the Barnett Shale operations in which our wells generally have longer-lived reserves and generally lower risk/lower reward than our average onshore Gulf Coast area wells. We will continue to expand our exploratory drilling portfolio, including lease acquisitions with exploration potential. - Manage Risk Exposure by Market Testing Prospects and Optimizing Working Interests. We seek to limit our financial and operating risks by varying our level of participation in drilling prospects with differing risk profiles and by seeking additional technical input and economic review from knowledgeable industry participants regarding our prospects. Additionally, we rely on advanced technologies, including 3-D seismic analysis, to better define geologic risks, thereby enhancing the results of our drilling efforts. We also seek to operate our projects in order to better control drilling costs and the timing of drilling. - Retain and Incentivize a Highly Qualified Technical Staff. We employ 18 natural gas and oil professionals, including geophysicists, petrophysicists, geologists, petroleum engineers and production and reservoir engineers, who have an average of over 20 years of experience. This level of expertise and experience gives us an in-house ability to apply advanced technologies to our drilling and production activities, including our extensive experience in fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies. Our technical staff is granted stock options and participates in an incentive bonus pool based on production resulting from our exploratory successes. EXPLORATION APPROACH In the onshore Gulf Coast area, our exploration strategy has generally been to accumulate large amounts of 3-D seismic data along primarily prolific, producing trends after obtaining options to lease areas covered by the data. In the case of our Barnett Shale area, our exploration strategy has been to accumulate significant leasehold positions in the proximity of known or emerging pipeline infrastructures, followed by the acquisition and processing of 3-D seismic data. We use 3-D seismic data to identify or evaluate prospects before drilling the prospects that fit our risk/reward criteria. We typically seek to explore in locations within our areas of expertise that we believe have (1) longer-lived, reserve-proven trends, such as the Barnett Shale trend, (2) numerous accumulations of normally pressured reserves at shallow depths and in geologic traps that are difficult to define without the interpretation of 3-D seismic data or (3) the potential for large accumulations of deeper, over-pressured reserves. 4 As a result of the increased availability of economic onshore 3-D seismic surveys and the improvement and increased affordability of data interpretation technologies, we have relied almost exclusively on the interpretation of 3-D seismic data in our exploration strategy. We generally do not invest any substantial portion of the drilling costs for an exploration well without first interpreting 3-D seismic data. The principal advantage of 3-D seismic data over traditional 2-D seismic analysis is that it affords the geoscientist the ability to interpret a three dimensional cube of data as compared to interpreting between widely separated two dimensional vertical profiles. Consequently, the geoscientist is able to more fully and accurately evaluate prospective areas, improving the probability of drilling commercially successful wells in both exploratory and development drilling. Even in the relatively lower-risk, reserve-proven trends, such as the Barnett Shale trend, 3-D seismic data interpretation is instrumental in our exploration approach, significantly reducing geologic risk and allowing optimized reserve development. Historically, we sought to obtain large volumes of 3-D seismic data by participating in large seismic data acquisition programs either alone or pursuant to joint venture arrangements with other energy companies, or through "group shoots" in which we shared the costs and results of seismic surveys. By participating in joint ventures and group shoots, we were able to share the up-front costs of seismic data acquisition and interpretation, thereby enabling us to participate in a larger number of projects and diversify exploration costs and risks. Most of our operations are conducted through joint operations with industry participants. We have also participated in 3-D data licensing swaps, whereby we transfer license rights to certain proprietary 3-D data we own in exchange for license rights to other 3-D data within our areas, thus allowing us to obtain access to additional 3-D data within our onshore Gulf Coast area at either minimal or no out-of-pocket cash cost. Since 2001, we also have made significant purchases of 3-D data from the libraries of seismic companies at favorable pricing. In more recent years, we have focused less on conducting proprietary 3-D surveys and have focused instead on (1) the continual interpretation and evaluation of our existing 3-D seismic database and the drilling of identified prospects on such acreage and (2) the acquisition of existing non-proprietary 3-D data at reduced prices, in many cases contiguous to or near existing project areas where we have extensive knowledge and subsequent acquisition of related acreage as we deem to be prospective based upon our interpretation of such 3-D data. In late 2002, we acquired (or obtained the right to acquire) an additional 2,750 square miles of 3-D seismic data in our onshore Gulf Coast area. This data was primarily either recently merged and reprocessed data sets or former proprietary data sets newly released to industry. Specific operating areas to which new data were added as a result of the late 2002 data acquisition include (1) 450 square miles of newly reprocessed 3-D data to the Matagorda project area, (2) 167 square miles of newly released 3-D data to the Liberty Project area, (3) 239 square miles to the Wilcox project area and (4) 826 square miles of newly reprocessed 3-D data to the South Louisiana project area. These data acquisitions consist of existing nonproprietary data sets obtained from seismic companies at what we believe to be attractive pricing. In late 2004, we entered into a 3-D seismic data acquisition program, which includes a joint venture partner that shares in a portion of the costs and results of the seismic shoot, covering an approximate 95 square mile area in our onshore Gulf Coast area located in Liberty County, Texas. This seismic survey project and the related processed data are expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2005. We also entered into a 3-D seismic data acquisition program in late 2004 to complete seismic shoots over significant acreage positions in our Barnett Shale area, covering an estimated 195 square miles by year-end 2005. We maintain a flexible and diversified approach to project identification by focusing on the estimated financial results of a project area rather than limiting our focus to any one method or source for obtaining leads for new project areas. Our current project areas result from leads developed primarily by our internal staff. Additionally, we monitor competitor activity and review outside prospect generation by small, independent "prospect generators," or our joint venture partners. We complement our exploratory drilling portfolio through the use of these outside sources of project generation and typically retain operation rights. Specific drill-sites are typically chosen by our own geoscientists. OPERATING APPROACH Our management team has extensive experience in the development and management of exploration projects along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. We believe that the experience of our management in the development, processing and analysis of 3-D projects and data in the onshore Gulf Coast area is a core competency to our continued success. Additionally, we believe that the experience we have gained in the Barnett Shale area, along with our extensive experience in fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies, will play a significant part in our future success. 5 We generally seek to obtain lease operator status and control over field operations, and in particular seek to control decisions regarding 3-D survey design parameters and drilling and completion methods. As of December 31, 2004, we operated 92 producing oil and natural gas wells. Although we initially did not act as operator for most of our projects in the Barnett Shale area, we now generally seek to control operations for most new exploration and development in that area, taking advantage of our technical staff experience in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. We emphasize preplanning in project development to lower capital and operational costs and to efficiently integrate potential well locations into the existing and planned infrastructure, including gathering systems and other surface facilities. In constructing surface facilities, we seek to use reliable, high quality, used equipment in place of new equipment to achieve cost savings. We also seek to minimize cycle time from drilling to hook-up of wells, thereby accelerating cash flow and improving ultimate project economics. We seek to use advanced production techniques to exploit and expand our reserve base. Following the discovery of proved reserves, we typically continue to evaluate our producing properties through the use of 3-D seismic data to locate undrained fault blocks and identify new drilling prospects and perform further reserve analysis and geological field studies using computer aided exploration techniques. We have integrated our 3-D seismic data with reservoir characterization and management systems through the use of geophysical workstations which are compatible with industry standard reservoir simulation programs. SIGNIFICANT PROJECT AREAS This section is an explanation and detail of some of the relevant project groupings from our overall inventory of productive wells, seismic data and prospects. Our operations are focused primarily in the onshore Gulf Coast area extending from South Louisiana to South Texas and the Barnett Shale trend in North Texas. Our other areas of interest are in East Texas, the Rocky Mountains and the U.K. North Sea. The table below highlights our main areas of activity: 3-D PROJECT SUMMARY CHART AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004
PRODUCTIVE 3-D NET WELLS SEISMIC OPTIONS/ DRILLING CAPITAL EXPENDITURES ------------- DATA LEASED ----------------------------- GROSS NET (SQ. MILES) ACRES 2004 2005 PLAN ----- ----- ----------- -------- ----- --------- Onshore Gulf Coast: Wilcox ............ 28 8.2 2,066 17,966 $ 9.2 $ 4.9 Frio/Vicksburg .... 91 27.5 2,166 7,750 8.7 6.3 Southeast Texas ... 11 4.4 881 17,275 7.0 4.8 South Louisiana ... 10 3.0 1,887 4,752 8.9 17.4 Barnett Shale ........ 38 13.8 123 30,717 15.1 35.0 East Texas ........... 45 43.9 503 1,449 1.7 1.6 Rocky Mountain ....... -- -- 473 16,709 0.6 -- North Sea ............ -- -- 153 209,613 -- -- Other Areas .......... -- -- 1005 7,151 -- -- --- ----- ----- ------- ----- ----- Total ............. 223 100.8 9,257 313,382 $51.2 $70.0 === ===== ===== ======= ===== =====
- ---------- (1) We expect to seek additional financing to partially fund our exploration and development program in 2005. Accordingly, our 2005 capital spending program could decrease significantly if we do not obtain such financing. --See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources." ONSHORE GULF COAST AREA For purposes of presentation, we divide our onshore Gulf Coast area into four main producing areas: Wilcox, Frio/Vicksburg, Southeast Texas and South Louisiana. Our onshore Gulf Coast area generally contains geologically complex natural gas objectives well-suited for drilling using 3-D seismic evaluation. 6 In our onshore Gulf Coast area, we have identified over 155 exploratory drilling opportunities on acreage we have under lease or have an option to lease, including over 78 additional extension opportunities, depending on the success of our initial drilling activities on those locations. We plan to spend approximately $35.0 million on drilling expenditures in 2005, comprised of approximately 34 wells (14.4 net). We also plan to spend $5 million to purchase and reprocess 3-D seismic surveys during 2005. TEXAS - WILCOX AREAS We have licenses for approximately 2,066 square miles of 3-D seismic data and 17,966 net acres of leasehold in the Wilcox trend in Texas. From January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2004, we drilled and completed 33 wells (10.9 net) on 39 attempts in this area. We incurred capital expenditures of $9.2 million and drilled 11 wells (4.6 net) in the Texas Wilcox area in 2004 and expect to devote approximately $4.9 million to drill nine wells (3.5 net) in this area in 2005. As of March 1, 2005, we have identified over 25 exploratory drilling locations, with an additional 37 potential extension opportunities, in the Wilcox trend over which we have licenses for 3-D seismic data and leased acreage. Approximately 12 of the 25 exploratory locations we have identified are relatively lower risk and generally shallower with the remainder being relatively higher risk and deeper with greater upside potential. TEXAS FRIO/VICKSBURG/YEGUA AREAS This combined trend area sometimes overlaps but is generally closer to the Texas Gulf Coast than the Wilcox areas discussed above. In any particular target or prospect in this area, the Frio is the shallower formation, above the deeper Vicksburg and still deeper Yegua formations. We have licenses for a total of over 2,166 miles of 3-D seismic data and 7,750 net leasehold acres over this trend. Since 1999, we have focused primarily in Matagorda County, the location of the Providence Field, and in Brooks County, the location of the Encinitas Field. As of March 1, 2005, we have identified over 21 exploratory drilling locations with an additional 19 potential extension opportunities (depending on the success of our initial drilling activities on those locations) in the Frio/ Vicksburg trend area over which we have licenses for 3-D seismic data and leased acreage. Approximately 14 of the 21 exploratory locations we have identified are relatively lower risk and generally shallower with the remaining seven being relatively higher risk and deeper with greater upside potential. From January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2004, we drilled and completed 41 wells (9.3 net) in 46 attempts in this trend. We incurred capital expenditures of $8.7 million and drilled 16 wells (4.5 net) in the Frio/Vicksburg trend area in 2004 and expect to devote approximately $6.3 million to drill nine wells (2.7 net) in this area in 2005. Providence Field. We have licenses for over 540 square miles of 3-D data in and surrounding the Providence Field we discovered in 2001. Since the discovery well commenced production in January 2002, six wells have been drilled and successfully completed. Four of the wells had average production rates ranging from 14,339 to 17,669 Mcfe per day per well during the first 90 full days of production. The field has cumulative production as of December 31, 2004 of 18.0 Bcfe. We have working interests ranging from 35% to 45% in the leases in this field and operate four of the six wells. Encinitas Field. This field, the site of our first 3-D seismic survey in 1995, has 32 wells currently producing. Since 1996, we have participated in the drilling of 29 wells (5.4 net) in this area, 27 (4.9 net) of which were successfully completed. During 2004, we participated in the drilling of five wells, all of which were successfully completed. We expect to drill four wells (1.1 net) in 2005, with an additional eight well locations to be drilled thereafter. We expect to have a 27.5% working interest in those wells. SOUTHEAST TEXAS AREAS The Southeast Texas area contains similar objective levels found in the Frio/Vicksburg/Yegua trend area. We separate this as a focus area because of the geographic concentration of our 3-D seismic data and because reservoirs in this area can display seismic amplitude anomalies. Seismic amplitude anomalies can be interpreted as an indicator of hydrocarbons, although these anomalies are not necessarily reliable as to hydrocarbon presence or productivity. We have acquired licenses for approximately 881 square miles of 3-D data over our Southeast Texas project area which is focused primarily on the Frio, Yegua, Cook Mountain and Vicksburg formations. As of March 1, 2005, we have identified over 22 exploratory drilling locations with an additional 12 potential extension locations in the Southeast Texas area over which we have licenses for 3-D seismic data. Approximately 18 of the 22 exploratory 7 locations we have identified are relatively lower risk and generally shallower with the remaining four being relatively higher risk and deeper with greater upside potential. From January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2004, we participated in the drilling and completion of 13 wells (4.5 net) in 17 attempts in this area. We incurred capital expenditures of $7.0 million and drilled six wells (2.4 net) in the Southeast Texas area in 2004 and expect to devote approximately $4.8 million and drill five wells (1.7 net) in this area in 2005. The Liberty Project Area and Cedar Point Project Area have proven to be successful for us, and we expect that the Liberty Project Area will constitute a significant portion of our drilling program for 2005. Liberty We have identified and leased prospects ranging from the Frio to the Cook Mountain formations within the 500 square miles of 3-D seismic data in the Liberty Project Area which now covers significant areas of Liberty and Hardin Counties, Texas. Since January 1, 2001, we have been successful on nine of 12 wells drilled. In 2002, we completed one well that produced an average of 9,787 Mcfe per day during the first 90 full days of production. We operate this well and own a 40% working interest. In 2003, we had another drilling success in this area with a well producing an average of 13,030 Mcfe per day during the first 90 full days of production. We operate this well and own a 46.3% working interest. SOUTH LOUISIANA AREA The South Louisiana area primarily contains objectives in the Middle and Lower Miocene intervals. We have acquired licenses for approximately 1,887 square miles of 3-D data and approximately 4,752 net acres of leasehold. The 3-D seismic data sets are concentrated in one general area including St. Mary, Terrebonne and LaFourche Parishes. Currently, we have identified over nine exploratory drilling locations with an additional ten potential extension locations in the South Louisiana area over which we have licenses for 3-D seismic data. Four of the nine exploratory locations we have identified are relatively lower risk and generally shallower with the other five being relatively higher risk and deeper with greater upside potential. From January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2004, we drilled and completed nine wells (2.5 net) on 14 attempts in this area. We incurred capital expenditures of $8.9 million and drilled four wells (1.7 net) in the South Louisiana area in 2004 and expect to devote approximately $17.8 million to drill ten wells (6.0 net) in this area in 2005. LaRose During 2002, we successfully drilled and completed an offset well to the discovery well in this area. We operate the two wells and own a 40% working interest. The discovery well produced at an average of 15,581 Mcfe per day during the first 90 full days of production. We plan to participate in one additional well (0.2 net) in the general area during 2005. BARNETT SHALE TREND We began active participation in the Barnett Shale play in the Fort Worth Basin on acreage located west of the city of Fort Worth, Texas in mid-2003. In 2003, we acquired leases on approximately 4,100 net acres and invested $0.9 million to drill six wells (2.6 net), two of which were completed and producing and four of which were awaiting pipeline hookup at year end. Net production from the two online wells (0.6 net) was a combined 380 Mcfe per day at year end in 2003. In February 2004 we purchased specified wells and leases in the Barnett Shale trend in Denton County, Texas from a private company for $8.2 million. These non-operated properties have an average 39 percent working interest. The acquisition included 21 existing gross wells (6.7 net) and interests in approximately 1,500 net acres, which we expect to provide another 31 gross drill sites. During 2004, we drilled 33 additional wells (13.7 net) and acquired an additional 26,617 net acres, increasing our acreage at the end of 2004 to 30,717 net acres (primarily in Tarrant, Parker, Denton, Johnson, Hill and Erath counties). 17 out of those gross wells were on-line producing at year-end and the remaining 16 wells are awaiting completion and pipeline hookup. 28 of the drilled wells in 2004 were non-operated, with relatively low working interests. In the second half of 2004, we initiated our operated drilling program and we anticipate the majority of our activity going forward will focus on company operated acreage. We are continuing to expand our leasehold acquisition in this trend. Production at the end of 2004 and at March 1, 2005 was approximately 2,800 Mcfe/d and 3,500 Mcfe/d, respectively. Net proved reserves have grown from 1.6 Bcfe in December 31, 2003 to 31.7 Bcfe at December 31, 2004. 8 EAST TEXAS AREA The East Texas area encompasses multiple objectives, including the Wilcox and Cotton Valley intervals. We are focused on the Camp Hill Field, a Wilcox steam flood project in Anderson County, and the Tortuga Grande Prospect, a Cotton Valley sand opportunity. We have licenses for over 500 square miles of 3-D seismic data in the East Texas area and 1,449 net acres under lease. We expect to invest $1.6 million to drill nine (7.7 net) wells in this region in 2005. Camp Hill Project. We own interests in approximately 600 gross acres in the Camp Hill field in Anderson County, Texas. We currently operate all of these leases. During the year ended December 31, 2004, the project produced an average of 56 Bbls/d of 19 API gravity oil. The wells produce from a depth of 500 feet and utilize a tertiary steam drive as an enhanced oil recovery process. Although efficient at maximizing oil recovery, the steam drive process is relatively expensive to operate because natural gas or produced crude is burned to create the steam injectant. Lifting costs during the year ended December 31, 2004 averaged $19.87 per barrel ($3.31 per Mcfe). In response to high fuel gas prices, steam injection was reduced in mid-2000. Because profitability increases when natural gas prices drop relative to oil prices, the project is a natural hedge against decreases in natural gas prices relative to oil prices. The oil produced, although viscous, commands a higher price (an average premium of $1.00 per Bbl during the year ended December 31, 2004) than West Texas intermediate crude due to its suitability as a lube oil feedstock. As of December 31, 2004, we had 8.6 MMBbls of proved oil reserves in this project, with 969 MBbls of oil reserves currently developed. We have from time to time chosen to delay development of our proved undeveloped reserves in the Camp Hill Field in East Texas in favor of (1) pursuing shorter-term exploration projects with potentially higher rates of return, (2) adding to our lease position in this field and (3) further evaluating additional economic enhancements for this field's development. "See Risk Factors - Our reserve data and estimated discounted future net cash flows are estimates based on assumptions that may be inaccurate and are based on existing economic and operating conditions that may change in the future." The proved undeveloped reserves at the Camp Hill Field constitute 41.8% of our proved reserves and account for 27.7% of our present value of net future revenues from proved reserves as of December 31, 2004. We anticipate drilling additional wells and increasing steam injection to develop the proved undeveloped reserves in this project, with the timing and amount of expenditures dependent on the relative prices of oil and natural gas. We are currently drilling with one rig and plan to spend approximately $0.6 million drilling eight gross (7.2 net) wells in 2005. The planned Camp Hill development expenditures represent a relatively small portion of the Company's total capital expenditures budgeted in 2005. We continue to invest the majority of our 2005 budgeted capital expenditures in our Barnett Shale and onshore Gulf Coast areas where the rates of return are traditionally higher. This is due in large measure to significantly higher lifting costs associated with Camp Hill oil production. We have an average working interest of approximately 90% in this field and an approximate net revenue interest of 73%. Tortuga Grande Prospect. In March 2004 we finalized an agreement to operate the re-entry of an abandoned Cotton Valley test well that calculates on logs to have over 230 feet of sands with possible production. At the time the well was originally drilled, the predecessor owner/operator perforated the objective interval and tested gas but in uneconomic volumes. This well was drilled before newer fracturing technologies were developed that could have increased flow rates and during a period when gas prices were significantly lower. Although this attempted completion flowed gas at uneconomic rates, we expect to drill another exploratory well in 2005 in a better structural position. We believe there are over ten potential extension development locations on our acreage that may be prospective. WYOMING/MONTANA COALBED METHANE PROJECT AREA Rocky Mountain Region As discussed below under "--Pinnacle Transaction," in the second quarter of 2003, we contributed to Pinnacle our Powder River Basin properties in the Clearmont, Kirby, Arvada and Bobcat project areas located in Wyoming and Montana. At the end of 2004, we also own direct interests in approximately 162,489 gross acres of coalbed methane properties in the Castle Rock project area in Montana and the Oyster Ridge project area in Wyoming that were not contributed to Pinnacle, but we currently have no proved reserves of, and are no longer receiving revenue from, coalbed methane gas other than through Pinnacle. In February 2004, the CSFB Parties contributed additional funds of $11.8 million into Pinnacle to continue funding the 2004 development program which will increase their ownership to 66.7% on a fully diluted basis should we and RMG each elect not to exercise our available options. See "-The Pinnacle Transaction" for more information on this transaction. By 2004 year end, Pinnacle had completed the acquisition and/or drilling of 486 wells (or approximately 276 net). All of the wells encountered coal accumulations and are apparent successes in various stages of development and/or stages of production. Coalbed methane wells typically first produce water in a process called dewatering and then, as the water production declines, begin producing methane gas at an increasing rate. As the wells mature, the production peaks and begins declining. 9 See "Regulation - Coalbed Methane Proceedings in Montana" for a description of certain regulatory proceedings affecting coalbed methane drilling in Montana. OTHER PROJECT AREAS U.K. North Sea Region We have been awarded seven acreage blocks, consisting of one "Traditional" and three "Promote" licenses, in the United Kingdom's 21st Round of Licensing. The awarded blocks, to explore for natural gas and oil totaling 209,613 acres, are located within mature producing areas of the Central and Southern North Sea in water depths of 30 to 350 feet. The Promote licenses do not have drilling commitments and have two-year terms. The Traditional license will be canceled after four years if we or our assignee elects not to commit to drilling a well. We believe our U.K. North Sea interest is a natural extension to our technical analyses, portfolio and business plan. The U.K. North Sea includes proven hydrocarbon trends with established technological expertise, available large 3-D seismic datasets and significant exploration potential. We plan to promote our interests to other parties experienced in drilling and operating in this region. Geological and geophysical costs will be incurred in an attempt to maximize the value of our retained interest. Our estimated project commitments for 2005 are $0.2 million, largely for data processing. WORKING INTEREST AND DRILLING IN PROJECT AREAS The actual working interest we will ultimately own in a well will vary based upon several factors, including the depth, cost and risk of each well relative to our strategic goals, activity levels and budget availability. From time to time some fraction of these wells may be sold to industry partners either on a prospect by prospect basis or a program basis. In addition, we may also contribute acreage to larger drilling units thereby reducing prospect working interest. We have, in the past, retained less than 100% working interest in our drilling prospects. References to our interests are not intended to imply that we have or will maintain any particular level of working interest. Although we have identified or budgeted for numerous drilling prospects, we may not be able to lease or drill those prospects within our expected time frame or at all. Wells that are currently part of our capital budget may be based on statistical results of drilling activities in other 3-D project areas that we believe are geologically similar rather than on analysis of seismic or other data in the prospect area, in which case actual drilling and results are likely to vary, possibly materially, from those statistical results. In addition, our drilling schedule may vary from our expectations because of future uncertainties. Our final determination of whether to drill any scheduled or budgeted wells will be dependent on a number of factors, including (1) the results of our exploration efforts and the acquisition, review and analysis of the seismic data; (2) the availability of sufficient capital resources to us and the other participants for the drilling of the prospects; (3) the approval of the prospects by the other participants after additional data has been compiled; (4) economic and industry conditions at the time of drilling, including prevailing and anticipated prices for natural gas and oil and the availability and prices of drilling rigs and crews; and (5) the availability of leases and permits on reasonable terms for the prospects. There can be no assurance that these projects can be successfully developed or that any identified drillsites or budgeted wells discussed will, if drilled, encounter reservoirs of commercially productive oil or natural gas. We may seek to sell or reduce all or a portion of our interest in a project area or with respect to prospects or wells within a project area. Our success will be materially dependent upon the success of our exploratory drilling program, which is an activity that involves numerous risks. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Risk Factors--Natural gas and oil drilling is a speculative activity and involves numerous risks and substantial and uncertain costs that could adversely affect us." OIL AND NATURAL GAS RESERVES The following table sets forth our estimated net proved oil and natural gas reserves and the PV-10 Value of such reserves as of December 31, 2004. The reserve data and the present value as of December 31, 2004 were prepared by Ryder Scott Company, DeGolyer and MacNaughton and Fairchild & Wells, Inc., Independent Petroleum Engineers. For further information concerning Ryder Scott's, DeGolyer and MacNaughton's and Fairchild's estimate of our proved reserves at December 31, 2004, see the reserve reports included as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The PV-10 Value was prepared using constant prices as of the calculation date, discounted at 10% per annum on a pretax basis, and is not intended to represent the current market value of the estimated oil and natural gas reserves owned by us. For further information concerning the present value of future net revenue from these proved reserves, see Note 15 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 10
PROVED RESERVES ---------------------------------- DEVELOPED UNDEVELOPED TOTAL --------- ----------- -------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Oil and condensate (MBbls) 1,459 7,658 9,117 Natural gas (MMcf) 28,066 26,555 54,621 Total proved reserves (MMcfe) 36,823 72,505 109,328 PV-10 Value(1)(2) $116,413 $92,197 $208,610
- ---------- (1) The PV-10 Value as of December 31, 2004 is pre-tax and was determined by using the December 31, 2004 sales prices, which averaged $41.18 per Bbl of oil, $5.68 per Mcf of natural gas. This measure is common in our industry and is a market indicator of performance. (2) Future income taxes and present value discounted (10%) future income taxes were $108.3 and $58.9 million, respectively. Accordingly, the after-tax PV-10 Value of Total Proved Reserves (or "Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows") is $149.7 million. No estimates of proved reserves comparable to those included herein have been included in reports to any federal agency other than the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). The reserve data set forth in this Annual Report on Form 10-K represent only estimates. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Risk Factors--Our reserve data and estimated discounted future net cash flows are estimates based on assumptions that may be inaccurate and are based on existing economic and operating conditions that may change in the future." Our future oil and natural gas production is highly dependent upon our level of success in finding or acquiring additional reserves. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Risk Factors--We depend on successful exploration, development and acquisitions to maintain reserves and revenue in the future." Also, the failure of an operator of our wells to adequately perform operations, or such operator's breach of the applicable agreements, could adversely impact us. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Risk Factors--We cannot control the activities on properties we do not operate and are unable to ensure their proper operation and profitability." OIL AND NATURAL GAS RESERVE REPLACEMENT Finding and developing sufficient amounts of natural gas and crude oil reserves at economical costs are critical to our long-term success. Given the inherent decline of hydrocarbon reserves resulting from the production of those reserves, it is important for an exploration and production company to demonstrate a long-term trend of more than offsetting produced volumes with new reserves that will provide for future production. Management uses the reserve replacement ratio, as defined below, as an indicator of our ability to replenish annual production volumes and grow our reserves, thereby providing some information on the sources of future production. We believe reserve replacement information is frequently used by analysts, investors and others in the industry to evaluate the performance of companies like ours. The reserve replacement ratio is calculated by dividing the sum of reserve additions from all sources (revisions, extensions, discoveries, and other additions and acquisitions) by the actual production for the corresponding period. The values for these reserve additions are derived directly from the proved reserves table above. We do not use unproved reserve quantities in calculating our reserve replacement ratio. It should be noted that the reserve replacement ratio is a statistical indicator that has limitations. As an annual measure, the ratio is limited because it typically varies widely based on the extent and timing of new discoveries and property acquisitions. Its predictive and comparative value is also limited for the same reasons. In addition, since the ratio does not take into consideration the cost of timing of future production of new reserves, it cannot be used as a measure of value creation. The ratio does not distinguish between changes in reserve quantities that are producing and those that will require additional time and funding to begin producing In that regard, it might be noted that percentage of reserves that were producing varied from 13.6% in 2002, to 11.2% in 2003 to 17.2% in 2004. Set forth below is our reserve replacement ratio for the year ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 ---- ---- ---- Reserve Replacement Ratio 163% 203% 568%
VOLUMES, PRICES AND OIL & NATURAL GAS OPERATING EXPENSE 11 The following table sets forth certain information regarding the production volumes of, average sales prices received for and average production costs associated with our sales of oil and natural gas for the periods indicated. The table includes the cash impact of hedging activities.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------ 2002 2003 2004 ------ ------ ------ Production volumes Oil (MBbls) 401 450 309 Natural gas (MMcf) 4,801 4,763 6,462 Natural gas equivalent (MMcfe) 7,207 7,463 8,319 Average sales prices Oil (per Bbl) $24.94 $28.90 $38.78 Natural gas (per Mcf) 3.50 5.35 6.07 Natural gas equivalent (per Mcfe) 3.72 5.16 6.18 Average costs (per Mcfe) Camp Hill operating expenses $ 2.50 $ 3.45 $ 3.31 Other operating expenses 0.44 0.58 0.59 Total operating expenses(1) 0.68 0.90 1.01
- ---------- (1) Includes direct lifting costs (labor, repairs and maintenance, materials and supplies), workover costs and the administrative costs of production offices, insurance and property and severance taxes. FINDING AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS The table below reconciles our calculation of finding cost to our costs incurred in the purchase of proved and unproved properties and in development and exploration activities, excluding capitalized interest on unproved properties of $3.1 million, $2.9 million and $2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. We have also included capitalized overhead in our finding cost of $1.0 million, $1.4 million and $1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. We have also included non-cash asset retirement obligations of $0.7 and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively. 12
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 ------- ------- ------- (IN THOUSANDS) Acquisition costs: Unproved properties contributed to Pinnacle $ 1,323 $ -- $ -- Other unproved properties 5,079 7,280 21,831 Proved properties 660 -- 8,357 Exploration 14,194 23,745 39,181 Development 2,351 112 12,697 Asset retirement obligation -- 744 529 ------- ------- ------- Total costs incurred $23,607 $31,881 $82,595 ======= ======= ======= Less unproved properties contributed to Pinnacle 1,323 -- -- ------- ------- ------- Adjusted costs $22,284 $31,881 $82,595 ======= ======= ======= Total proved reserves added 11,761 15,138 47,294 ------- ------- ------- Average all-sources finding cost (per Mcfe) (1) $ 1.89 $ 2.11 $ 1.75 ======= ======= =======
- ---------- (1) Our all-sources finding cost excludes the coalbed methane unproved property costs we contributed as a minority investment to Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. in June 2003 and, accordingly, is no longer included in our consolidated operations. For the three year period ended December 31, 2004, our total adjusted costs for development, exploration and acquisition activities was approximately $136.8 million. Total exploration, development and acquisition activities for the three year period ended December 31, 2004 have added approximately 74.2 Bcfe of net proved reserves at an all-sources finding cost of $1.84 per Mcfe. Our finding and development cost computation excludes net additions/reductions to total future development costs with respect to proved undeveloped properties necessary to convert those properties into proved developed properties of ($0.8), $0.7 and $39.8 million at December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively, and includes total additions to proved undeveloped reserves of 3.7, 2.9 and 27.6 Bcfe for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. Accordingly, had we included future development costs in our computations, the average all-sources finding costs would have been $1.82, $2.15 and $2.59 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. Our all-source finding cost measure is a measure with limitations. Consistent with industry practice, our finding and development costs have historically fluctuated on a year-to-year basis based on a number of factors including the extent and timing of new discoveries and property acquisitions. Due to the timing of proved reserve additions and timing of the related costs incurred to find and develop our reserves, our all-sources finding cost measure often includes quantities of reserves for which a majority of the costs of development have not yet been incurred. Conversely, the measure also often includes costs to develop proved reserves that had been added in earlier years. Finding and development costs, as measured annually, may not be indicative of our ability to economically replace oil and natural gas reserves because the recognition of costs may not necessarily coincide with the addition of proved reserves. Our all-sources finding costs may also be calculated differently than the comparable measure for other oil and gas companies. DEVELOPMENT, EXPLORATION AND ACQUISITION CAPITAL EXPENDITURES The following table sets forth certain information regarding the gross costs incurred in the purchase of proved and unproved properties and in development and exploration activities. 13
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 ------- ------- ------- (IN THOUSANDS) Acquisition costs Unproved prospects $ 6,402 $ 7,280 $21,831 Proved properties 660 -- 8,357 Exploration 14,194 23,745 39,181 Development 2,351 112 12,697 Asset retirement obligation -- 744 529 ------- ------- ------- Total costs incurred(1) $23,607 $31,881 $82,595 ======= ======= =======
- ---------- (1) Excludes capitalized interest on unproved properties of $3.1 million, $2.9 million and $2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively, and includes capitalized overhead of $1.0 million, $1.4 million and $1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 respectively. The table also includes non-cash asset retirement obligations of $0.7 and $0.5 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively. DRILLING ACTIVITY The following table sets forth our drilling activity for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004. In the table, "gross" refers to the total wells in which we have a working interest and "net" refers to gross wells multiplied by our working interest therein. Our drilling activity from January 1, 1996 to December 31, 2004 has resulted in a commercial success rate of approximately 73%.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------ 2002 2003 2004 ------------ ------------ ------------ GROSS NET GROSS NET GROSS NET ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- Exploratory Wells Productive 16 5.6 33 9.2 39 14.9 Nonproductive 3 1.1 5 0.8 6 3.7 --- --- --- ---- --- ---- Total 19 6.7 38 10.0 45 18.6 === === === ==== === ==== Development Wells Productive 1 0.4 1 0.2 26 8.7 Nonproductive -- -- -- -- -- -- --- --- --- ---- --- ---- Total 1 0.4 1 0.2 26 8.7 === === === ==== === ====
At December 31, 2003 and 2004, we had ownership in 12 and 11 gross (3.2 and 2.7 net) wells, respectively, with dual completion in single bore holes. The above table excludes 77 gross (29 net) wells drilled or acquired by CCBM through 2003, a majority of which were contributed to Pinnacle during 2003. The table also excludes 12 gross (2.3 net) wells drilled by CCBM during 2004. The wells contributed to Pinnacle are in various stages of development and/or stages of production. See "Wyoming/Montana Coalbed Methane Project Area" above. PRODUCTIVE WELLS The following table sets forth the number of productive oil and natural gas wells in which we owned an interest as of December 31, 2004. This table excludes all wells drilled or acquired by CCBM through 2003, a majority of which were contributed to Pinnacle in that year. 14
COMPANY OPERATED OTHER TOTAL ------------ ------------ ------------- GROSS NET GROSS NET GROSS NET ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ----- Oil 53 36.6 10 3.7 63 40.3 Natural gas 39 19.8 143 42.3 182 62.1 --- ---- --- ---- --- ----- Total 92 56.4 153 46.0 245 102.4 === ==== === ==== === =====
ACREAGE DATA The following table sets forth certain information regarding our developed and undeveloped lease acreage as of December 31, 2004. Developed acres refers to acreage on which wells have been drilled or completed to a point that would permit production of oil and gas in commercial quantities. Undeveloped acreage refers to acreage on which wells have not been drilled or completed to a point that would permit production of oil and gas in commercial quantities whether or not the acreage contains proved reserves.
DEVELOPED ACREAGE UNDEVELOPED ACREAGE TOTAL ----------------- ------------------- ----------------- GROSS NET GROSS NET GROSS NET ------ ------ ------- ------- ------- ------- North Sea -- -- 209,613 209,613 209,613 209,613 Louisiana 3,027 986 4,845 3,766 7,872 4,752 Texas 36,656 12,674 112,881 51,489 149,537 64,163 Montana/Wyoming -- -- 138,705 10,763 138,705 10,763 Other -- -- 7,618 1,143 7,618 1,143 ------ ------ ------- ------- ------- ------- Total 39,683 13,660 473,662 276,774 513,345 290,434 ====== ====== ======= ======= ======= =======
The table does not include 32,809 gross and 17,002 net acres under lease option that we had a right to acquire in Texas, pursuant to various seismic and lease option agreements at December 31, 2004. Under the terms of our option agreements, we typically have the right for a period of one year, subject to extensions, to exercise our option to lease the acreage at predetermined terms. Our lease agreements generally terminate if producing wells have not been drilled on the acreage within a period of three years. Further, the table does not include 23,784 gross and 5,946 net acres under lease option in Wyoming that CCBM has the right to earn pursuant to certain drilling obligations and other predetermined terms. MARKETING Our production is marketed to third parties consistent with industry practices. Typically, oil is sold at the wellhead at field-posted prices plus a bonus and natural gas is sold under contract at a negotiated price based upon factors normally considered in the industry, such as distance from the well to the pipeline, well pressure, estimated reserves, quality of natural gas and prevailing supply and demand conditions. Our marketing objective is to receive the highest possible wellhead price for our product. We are aided by the presence of multiple outlets near our production in the Texas and Louisiana onshore Gulf Coast area and the Barnett Shale area. We take an active role in determining the available pipeline alternatives for each property based on historical pricing, capacity, pressure, market relationships, seasonal variances and long-term viability. There are a variety of factors that affect the market for natural gas and oil, including: - the extent of domestic production and imports of natural gas and oil; - the proximity and capacity of natural gas pipelines and other transportation facilities; - demand for natural gas and oil; - the marketing of competitive fuels; and - the effects of state and federal regulations on natural gas and oil production and sales. 15 See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Risk Factors--Natural gas and oil prices are highly volatile, and lower prices will negatively affect our financial results," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Risk Factors--We are subject to various governmental regulations and environmental risks" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Risk Factors--The marketability of our natural gas production depends on facilities that we typically do not own or control, which could result in a curtailment of production and revenues." We from time to time market our own production where feasible with a combination of market-sensitive pricing and forward-fixed pricing. We utilize forward pricing to take advantage of anomalies in the futures market and to hedge a portion of our production deliverability at prices exceeding forecast. All of these hedging transactions provide for financial rather than physical settlement. For a discussion of these matters, our hedging policy and recent hedging positions, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates--Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," "Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk--Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Risk Factors--We may continue to hedge the price risks associated with our production. Our hedge transactions may result in our making cash payments or prevent us from benefiting to the fullest extent possible from increases in prices for natural gas and oil." COMPETITION AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES We encounter competition from other natural gas and oil companies in all areas of our operations, including the acquisition of exploratory prospects and proven properties. Many of our competitors are large, well-established companies that have been engaged in the natural gas and oil business for much longer than we have and possess substantially larger operating staffs and greater capital resources than we do. We may not be able to conduct our operations, evaluate and select suitable properties and consummate transactions successfully in this highly competitive environment. The natural gas and oil industry is characterized by rapid and significant technological advancements and introductions of new products and services using new technologies. If one or more of the technologies we use now or in the future were to become obsolete or if we are unable to use the most advanced commercially available technology, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. REGULATION Natural gas and oil operations are subject to various federal, state and local environmental regulations that may change from time to time, including regulations governing natural gas and oil production, federal and state regulations governing environmental quality and pollution control and state limits on allowable rates of production by well or proration unit. These regulations may affect the amount of natural gas and oil available for sale, the availability of adequate pipeline and other regulated transportation and processing facilities and the marketing of competitive fuels. For example, a productive natural gas well may be "shut-in" because of an oversupply of natural gas or lack of an available natural gas pipeline in the areas in which we may conduct operations. State and federal regulations generally are intended to prevent waste of natural gas and oil, protect rights to produce natural gas and oil between owners in a common reservoir, control the amount of natural gas and oil produced by assigning allowable rates of production and control contamination of the environment. Pipelines are subject to the jurisdiction of various federal, state and local agencies. We are also subject to changing and extensive tax laws, the effects of which cannot be predicted. The following discussion summarizes the regulation of the United States oil and gas industry. We believe we are in substantial compliance with the various statutes, rules, regulations and governmental orders to which our operations may be subject, although we cannot assure you that this is or will remain the case. Moreover, those statutes, rules, regulations and government orders may be changed or reinterpreted from time to time in response to economic or political conditions, and any such changes or reinterpretations could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. The following discussion is not intended to constitute a complete discussion of the various statutes, rules, regulations and governmental orders to which our operations may be subject. Regulation of Natural Gas and Oil Exploration and Production Our operations are subject to various types of regulation at the federal, state and local levels that: - require permits for the drilling of wells; 16 - mandate that we maintain bonding requirements in order to drill or operate wells; and - regulate the location of wells, the method of drilling and casing wells, the surface use and restoration of properties upon which wells are drilled, the plugging and abandoning of wells and the disposal of fluids used in connection with operations. Our operations are also subject to various conservation laws and regulations. These regulations govern the size of drilling and spacing units or proration units, the density of wells that may be drilled in natural gas and oil properties and the unitization or pooling of natural gas and oil properties. In this regard, some states (including Louisiana) allow the forced pooling or integration of tracts to facilitate exploration while other states (including Texas) rely primarily or exclusively on voluntary pooling of lands and leases. In areas where pooling is primarily or exclusively voluntary, it may be more difficult to form units and therefore more difficult to develop a project if the operator owns less than 100% of the leasehold. In addition, state conservation laws establish maximum rates of production from natural gas and oil wells, generally prohibit the venting or flaring of natural gas and impose specified requirements regarding the ratability of production. The effect of these regulations may limit the amount of natural gas and oil we can produce from our wells and may limit the number of wells or the locations at which we can drill. The regulatory burden on the natural gas and oil industry increases our costs of doing business and, consequently, affects our profitability. Because these laws and regulations are frequently expanded, amended and reinterpreted, we are unable to predict the future cost or impact of complying with such regulations. Regulation of Sales and Transportation of Natural Gas Federal legislation and regulatory controls have historically affected the price of natural gas we produce and the manner in which our production is transported and marketed. Under the Natural Gas Act of 1938 ("NGA"), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") regulates the interstate transportation and the sale in interstate commerce for resale of natural gas. Effective January 1, 1993, the Natural Gas Wellhead Decontrol Act (the "Decontrol Act") deregulated natural gas prices for all "first sales" of natural gas, including all of our sales of our own production. As a result, all of our domestically produced natural gas may now be sold at market prices, subject to the terms of any private contracts that may be in effect. The FERC's jurisdiction over interstate natural gas transportation, however, was not affected by the Decontrol Act. Under the NGA, facilities used in the production or gathering of natural gas are exempt from the FERC's jurisdiction. We own certain natural gas pipelines that we believe satisfy the FERC's criteria for establishing that these are all gathering facilities not subject to FERC jurisdiction under the NGA. State regulation of gathering facilities generally includes various safety, environmental, and in some circumstances, nondiscriminatory take requirements but does not generally entail rate regulation. Although we therefore do not own or operate any pipelines or facilities that are directly regulated by the FERC, its regulations of third-party pipelines and facilities could indirectly affect our ability to market our production. Beginning in the 1980s the FERC initiated a series of major restructuring orders that required pipelines, among other things, to perform open access transportation, "unbundle" their sales and transportation functions, and allow shippers to release their pipeline capacity to other shippers. As a result of these changes, sellers and buyers of natural gas have gained direct access to the particular pipeline services they need and are better able to conduct business with a larger number of counterparties. We believe these changes generally have improved our access to markets while, at the same time, substantially increasing competition in the natural gas marketplace. It remains to be seen, however, what effect the FERC's other activities will have on access to markets, the fostering of competition and the cost of doing business. We cannot predict what new or different regulations the FERC and other regulatory agencies may adopt, or what effect subsequent regulations may have on our activities. In the past, Congress has been very active in the area of natural gas regulation. However, the more recent trend has been in favor of deregulation or "lighter handed" regulation and the promotion of competition in the gas industry. There regularly are other legislative proposals pending in the federal and state legislatures which, if enacted, would significantly affect the petroleum industry. At the present time, it is impossible to predict what proposals, if any, might actually be enacted by Congress or the various state legislatures and what effect, if any, such proposals might have on us. Similarly, and despite the trend toward federal deregulation of the natural gas industry, whether or to what extent that trend will continue, or what the ultimate effect will be on our sales of gas, cannot be predicted. Oil Price Controls and Transportation Rates Our sales of oil, condensate and natural gas liquids are not currently regulated and are made at market prices. The price we receive from the sale of these products may be affected by the cost of transporting the products to market. Much of that transportation is through interstate common carrier pipelines. Effective as of January 1, 1995, the FERC implemented regulations generally 17 grandfathering all previously approved interstate transportation rates and establishing an indexing system for those rates by which adjustments are made annually based on the rate of inflation, subject to specified conditions and limitations. These regulations may tend to increase the cost of transporting natural gas and oil liquids by interstate pipeline, although the annual adjustments may result in decreased rates in a given year. These regulations generally have been approved on judicial review. Every five years, the FERC must examine the relationship between the annual change in the applicable index and the actual cost changes experienced in the oil pipeline industry. The first such review was completed in 2000 and on December 14, 2000, the FERC reaffirmed the current index. Following a successful court challenge of these orders by an association of oil pipelines, on February 24, 2003 the FERC increased the index slightly for the current five-year period, effective July 2001. The next review is scheduled in July 2005. Another FERC proceeding, that may impact oil pipeline transportation costs, relates to an ongoing proceeding to determine whether and to what extent oil pipelines should be permitted to include in their transportation rates an allowance for income taxes attributable to non-corporate partnership interests. We are not able at this time to predict the effects, if any, of these regulations on the transportation costs associated with oil production from our oil-producing operations. Environmental Regulations Our operations are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental protection. These laws and regulations may require the acquisition of a permit before drilling commences, restrict the types, quantities and concentration of various substances that can be released into the environment in connection with drilling and production activities, limit or prohibit drilling activities on specified lands within wilderness, wetlands and other protected areas, require remedial measures to mitigate pollution from former operations, such as pit closure and plugging abandoned wells, and impose substantial liabilities for pollution resulting from production and drilling operations. The failure to comply with these laws and regulations may result in the assessment of administrative, civil and criminal penalties, imposition of investigatory or remedial obligations or the issuance of injunctions prohibiting or limiting the extent of our operations. Public interest in the protection of the environment has increased dramatically in recent years. The trend of applying more expansive and stricter environmental legislation and regulations to the natural gas and oil industry could continue, resulting in increased costs of doing business and consequently affecting our profitability. To the extent laws are enacted or other governmental action is taken that restricts drilling or imposes more stringent and costly waste handling, disposal and cleanup requirements, our business and prospects could be adversely affected. We generate waste that may be subject to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA") and comparable state statutes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and various state agencies have limited the approved methods of disposal for certain hazardous and nonhazardous waste. Furthermore, certain waste generated by our natural gas and oil operations that are currently exempt from treatment as "hazardous waste" may in the future be designated as "hazardous waste" and therefore become subject to more rigorous and costly operating and disposal requirements. We currently own or lease numerous properties that for many years have been used for the exploration and production of natural gas and oil. Although we believe that we have implemented appropriate operating and waste disposal practices, prior owners and operators of these properties may not have used similar practices, and hydrocarbons or other waste may have been disposed of or released on or under the properties we own or lease or on or under locations where such waste have been taken for disposal. In addition, many of these properties have been operated by third parties whose treatment and disposal or release of hydrocarbons or other waste was not under our control. These properties and the waste disposed thereon may be subject to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), RCRA and analogous state laws as well as state laws governing the management of natural gas and oil waste. Under these laws, we could be required to remove or remediate previously disposed waste (including waste disposed of or released by prior owners or operators) or property contamination (including groundwater contamination) or to perform remedial plugging operations to prevent future contamination. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Risk Factors--We are subject to various governmental regulations and environmental risks." CERCLA, also known as the "Superfund" law, and analogous state laws impose liability, without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct, on specified classes of persons that are considered to have contributed to the release of a "hazardous substance" into the environment. These classes of persons include the owner or operator of the disposal site or sites where the release occurred and companies that disposed or arranged for the disposal of the hazardous substances found at the site. Persons who are or were responsible for releases of hazardous substances under CERCLA may be subject to joint and several liability for the costs of cleaning up the hazardous substances that have been released into the environment, for damages to natural resources and for the costs of certain health studies, and it is not uncommon for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the hazardous substances released into the environment. 18 Our operations may be subject to the Clean Air Act ("CAA") and comparable state and local requirements. In 1990 Congress adopted amendments to the CAA containing provisions that have resulted in the gradual imposition of certain pollution control requirements with respect to air emissions from our operations. The EPA and states have developed and continue to develop regulations to implement these requirements. We may be required to incur certain capital expenditures in the next several years for air pollution control equipment in connection with maintaining or obtaining operating permits and approvals addressing other air emission-related issues. However, we do not believe our operations will be materially adversely affected by any such requirements. Federal regulations require certain owners or operators of facilities that store or otherwise handle oil, such as us, to prepare and implement spill prevention, control, countermeasure ("SPCC") and response plans relating to the possible discharge of oil into surface waters. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ("OPA") contains numerous requirements relating to the prevention of and response to oil spills into waters of the United States. The OPA subjects owners of facilities to strict joint and several liability for all containment and cleanup costs and certain other damages arising from a spill, including, but not limited to, the costs of responding to a release of oil to surface waters. The OPA also requires owners and operators of offshore facilities that could be the source of an oil spill into federal or state waters, including wetlands, to post a bond, letter of credit or other form of financial assurance in amounts ranging from $10 million in specified state waters to $35 million in federal outer continental shelf waters to cover costs that could be incurred by governmental authorities in responding to an oil spill. These financial assurances may be increased by as much as $150 million if a formal risk assessment indicates that the increase is warranted. Noncompliance with OPA may result in varying civil and criminal penalties and liabilities. Our operations are also subject to the federal Clean Water Act ("CWA") and analogous state laws. In accordance with the CWA, the State of Louisiana issued regulations prohibiting discharges of produced water in state coastal waters effective July 1, 1997. Pursuant to other requirements of the CWA, the EPA has adopted regulations concerning discharges of storm water runoff. This program requires covered facilities to obtain individual permits or seek coverage under an EPA general permit. Like OPA, the CWA and analogous state laws relating to the control of water pollution provide varying civil and criminal penalties and liabilities for releases of petroleum or its derivatives into surface waters or into the ground. We also are subject to a variety of federal, state and local permitting and registration requirements relating to protection of the environment. We believe we are in substantial compliance with current applicable environmental laws and regulations and that continued compliance with existing requirements will not have a material adverse effect on us. As further described in "--Significant Areas--Other Areas of Interest--Rocky Mountain Region," the issuance of new coalbed methane drilling permits and the continued viability of existing permits in Montana have been challenged in lawsuits filed in state and federal court. Coalbed Methane Proceedings in Montana The issuance of new coalbed methane drilling permits in Montana was halted temporarily pending the Federal Bureau of Land Management's ("BLM") approval of a final record of decision on Montana's Resource Management Plan environmental impact statement and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality's approval of a statewide oil and gas environmental impact statement. These two program approvals were obtained in April and August of 2003, respectively. Environmental groups initiated six lawsuits, challenging these program approvals. On February 22, 2005, the Federal District Court for the District of Montana issued an opinion in Northern Plains Resource Council v. BLM and a companion case vacating BLM's approval of the state plan and remanding the plan to BLM for further consideration. The Court left open the issue of what, if any, injunctive relief should be granted in light of this ruling. Although this decision could result in a suspension of the state's authority to issue new drilling permits or could effect the continued viability of existing permits in Montana, we believe that the decisions by the Federal Bureau of Land Management and the State of Montana ultimately will be upheld on appeal and/or BLM's reconsideration will address the Court's concerns and new coalbed methane development will continue to be authorized in Montana. There can be no assurance that any new permits will be obtained in a given time period or at all. OPERATING HAZARDS AND INSURANCE The natural gas and oil business involves a variety of operating hazards and risks that could result in substantial losses to us from, among other things, injury or loss of life, severe damage to or destruction of property, natural resources and equipment, pollution or other environmental damage, cleanup responsibilities, regulatory investigation and penalties and suspension of operations. In addition, we may be liable for environmental damages caused by previous owners of property we purchase and lease. As a result, we may incur substantial liabilities to third parties or governmental entities, the payment of which could reduce or eliminate the funds available for exploration, development or acquisitions or result in the loss of our properties. 19 In accordance with customary industry practices, we maintain insurance against some, but not all, potential losses. We do not carry business interruption insurance or protect against loss of revenues. We cannot assure you that any insurance we obtain will be adequate to cover any losses or liabilities. We cannot predict the continued availability of insurance or the availability of insurance at premium levels that justify its purchase. We may elect to self-insure if we believe that the cost of available insurance is excessive relative to the risks presented. In addition, pollution and environmental risks generally are not fully insurable. The occurrence of an event not fully covered by insurance could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We participate in a substantial percentage of our wells on a nonoperated basis, and may be accordingly limited in our ability to control the risks associated with natural gas and oil operations. TITLE TO PROPERTIES; ACQUISITION RISKS We believe we have satisfactory title to all of our producing properties in accordance with standards generally accepted in the natural gas and oil industry. Our properties are subject to customary royalty interests, liens incident to operating agreements, liens for current taxes and other burdens which we believe do not materially interfere with the use of or affect the value of these properties. As is customary in the industry in the case of undeveloped properties, we make little investigation of record title at the time of acquisition (other than a preliminary review of local records). Investigations, including a title opinion of local counsel, are generally made before commencement of drilling operations. Our revolving credit facility is secured by substantially all of our natural gas and oil properties. In acquiring producing properties, we assess the recoverable reserves, future natural gas and oil prices, operating costs, potential liabilities and other factors relating to the properties. Our assessments are necessarily inexact and their accuracy is inherently uncertain. Our review of a subject property in connection with our acquisition assessment will not reveal all existing or potential problems or permit us to become sufficiently familiar with the property to assess fully its deficiencies and capabilities. We may not inspect every well, and we may not be able to observe structural and environmental problems even when we do inspect a well. If problems are identified, the seller may be unwilling or unable to provide effective contractual protection against all or part of those problems. Any acquisition of property interests may not be economically successful, and unsuccessful acquisitions may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and future results of operations. See "Risk Factors -- Our future acquisitions may yield revenues or production that varies significantly from our projections." CUSTOMERS We sold oil and natural gas production representing more than 10% of our oil and natural gas revenues for the year ended December 31, 2004 to Cokinos Natural Gas Company (17%), Texon L.P. (13%) and WMJ Investments Corp. (12%); for the year ended December 31, 2003 to WMJ Investments Corp. (16%), Cokinos Natural Gas Company (15%) and Gulfmark Energy, Inc. (14%); and for the year ended December 31, 2002 to Cokinos Natural Gas Company (12%) and Discovery Producer Services, LLC (10%). Because alternate purchasers of oil and natural gas are readily available, we believe that the loss of any of our purchasers would not have a material adverse effect on our financial results. EMPLOYEES At December 31, 2004, we had 38 full-time employees, including six geoscientists and six engineers. We believe that our relationships with our employees are good. In order to optimize prospect generation and development, we utilize the services of independent consultants and contractors to perform various professional services, particularly in the areas of 3-D seismic data mapping, acquisition of leases and lease options, construction, design, well site surveillance, permitting and environmental assessment. Independent contractors generally provide field and on-site production operation services, such as pumping, maintenance, dispatching, inspection and testings. We believe that this use of third-party service providers has enhanced our ability to contain general and administrative expenses. We depend to a large extent on the services of certain key management personnel, the loss of, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our operations. We do not maintain key-man life insurance with respect to any of our employees. PINNACLE TRANSACTION Formation and Operations During the second quarter of 2003, we and Rocky Mountain Gas, Inc. ("RMG") each contributed our interests in certain natural 20 gas and oil leases in Wyoming and Montana in areas prospective for coalbed methane to a newly formed joint venture, Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. In exchange for the contribution of these assets, we each received 37.5% of the common stock of Pinnacle and options to purchase additional Pinnacle common stock, or on a fully diluted basis, we each received an ownership interest in Pinnacle of 26.9%. At the end of 2004, we retained our interests in approximately 139,000 gross acres in the Castle Rock project area in Montana and the Oyster Ridge project area in Wyoming. We no longer have a drilling obligation in connection with the oil and natural gas leases contributed to Pinnacle. During 2004, we opted to exercise our right to cancel one-half of a remaining note payable to RMG, or approximately $300,000 in exchange for assigning one-half of our interest in the Oyster Ridge project area to RMG. Simultaneously with the contribution of these assets, affiliates and related parties of CSFB Private Equity ("CSFB") contributed approximately $17.6 million of cash to Pinnacle in return for redeemable preferred stock of Pinnacle, 25% of Pinnacle's common stock as of the closing date and warrants to purchase Pinnacle common stock. The CSFB parties currently have greater than 50% of the voting power of the Pinnacle capital stock through their ownership of Pinnacle common and preferred stock. Our Chairman, Steven A. Webster, is also Chairman of Global Energy Partners, Ltd., an affiliate of CSFB. In February 2004, the CSFB parties contributed additional funds of $11.8 million to continue funding the 2004 development program of Pinnacle. Assuming that we and RMG exercise our Pinnacle options, the CSFB parties' ownership interest in Pinnacle would be 54.6%, and we and RMG each would own 22.7%, on a fully diluted basis. On the other hand, assuming we and RMG each elect not to exercise our Pinnacle options, our interest, on a fully diluted basis, would each decline to 16.7%, and, concurrently, CSFB parties' ownership interest would increase to 66.7%. Our options are exercisable as long as we own Pinnacle common stock, but the exercise price increases by 15% every year. Immediately following its formation, Pinnacle acquired an approximate 50% working interest in existing leases and approximately 36,529 gross acres prospective for coalbed methane development in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming from an unaffiliated party for $6.2 million. At the time of the Pinnacle transaction, these wells were producing at a combined gross rate of approximately 2.5 MMcfd, or an estimated 1 MMcfd net to Pinnacle. At the end of 2004 Pinnacle's production was approximately 13 MMcfe/d gross (5.6 MMcfe/d net). In June 2004, Pinnacle fulfilled, $14.5 million funding commitment for future drilling and development costs on these properties on behalf of the third party prior to December 31, 2005. The drilling and development work will be done under the terms of an earn-in joint venture agreement between Pinnacle and Gastar. As of December 31, 2004, Pinnacle owned interests in approximately 170,000 gross acres (79,000 net) in the Powder River Basin. Historically, the business operations and development program of Pinnacle has not required us to provide any further capital infusion. In March 2005, Pinnacle acquired additional undeveloped acreage with an undisclosed company which would also significantly increase Pinnacle's development program budget in 2005. Accordingly, CCBM and the other Pinnacle shareholders have the option to participate in the equity contribution into Pinnacle needed to finance the acquisition and the related development program in 2005. Should we elect to maintain our proportionate ownership interest in Pinnacle, we estimate that we would be required to contribute $2.5 million. If CCBM opts not to contribute any or all of its share of the equity contribution, its fully diluted ownership in Pinnacle would be reduced. CCBM plans to contribute $2.5 million in April 2005, its share of the equity capital needed to close the acquisition and fund part of the additional development program. There can be no assurance regarding CCBM's level of participation in future equity contributions needed, if any. On March 29, 2005, we elected to participate and contribute $2.5 million to Pinnacle in exchange for warrants and preferred stock. AVAILABLE INFORMATION Our website address is www.carrizo.cc. We make our website content available for informational purposes only. It should not be relied upon for investment purposes, nor is it incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K. We make available on this website, through a direct link to Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, free of charge, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file those materials. You may also find information related to our corporate governance, board committees and company code of ethics at our website. Among the information you can find there is the following: - Audit Committee Charter; - Compensation Committee Charter; - Nominating Committee Charter; 21 - Code of Ethics and Business Conduct; and - Compliance Employee Report Line. We intend to satisfy the requirement under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K to disclose any amendments to our Code of Ethics and any waiver from a provision of our Code of Ethics by posting such information in our Corporate Governance section of our website at www.carrizo.cc. GLOSSARY OF CERTAIN INDUSTRY TERMS The definitions set forth below shall apply to the indicated terms as used herein. All volumes of natural gas referred to herein are stated at the legal pressure base of the state or area where the reserves exist and at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and in most instances are rounded to the nearest major multiple. After payout. With respect to an oil or gas interest in a property, refers to the time period after which the costs to drill and equip a well have been recovered. Bbl. One stock tank barrel, or 42 U.S. gallons liquid volume, used herein in reference to oil or other liquid hydrocarbons. Bbls/d. Stock tank barrels per day. Bcf. Billion cubic feet. Bcfe. Billion cubic feet equivalent, determined using the ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one Bbl of oil, condensate or natural gas liquids. Before payout. With respect to an oil or gas interest in a property, refers to the time period before which the costs to drill and equip a well have been recovered. Btu or British Thermal Unit. The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. Completion. The installation of permanent equipment for the production of oil or natural gas or, in the case of a dry hole, the reporting of abandonment to the appropriate agency. Developed acreage. The number of acres which are allocated or assignable to producing wells or wells capable of production. Development well. A well drilled within the proved area of an oil or gas reservoir to the depth of a stratigraphic horizon known to be productive. Dry hole or well. A well found to be incapable of producing hydrocarbons in sufficient quantities such that proceeds from the sale of such production exceed production expenses and taxes. Exploratory well. A well drilled to find and produce oil or natural gas reserves not classified as proved, to find a new reservoir in a field previously found to be productive of oil or natural gas in another reservoir or to extend a known reservoir. Farm-in or farm-out. An agreement where under the owner of a working interest in an oil and natural gas lease assigns the working interest or a portion thereof to another party who desires to drill on the leased acreage. Generally, the assignee is required to drill one or more wells in order to earn its interest in the acreage. The assignor usually retains a royalty or reversionary interest in the lease. The interest received by an assignee is a "farm-in" while the interest transferred by the assignor is a "farm-out." Field. An area consisting of a single reservoir or multiple reservoirs all grouped on or related to the same individual geological structural feature and/or stratigraphic condition. Finding costs. Costs associated with acquiring and developing proved oil and natural gas reserves which are capitalized by us pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles, including all costs involved in acquiring acreage, geological and geophysical work and the cost of drilling and completing wells. 22 Gross acres or gross wells. The total acres or wells, as the case may be, in which a working interest is owned. MBbls. One thousand barrels of oil or other liquid hydrocarbons. MBbls/d. One thousand barrels of oil or other liquid hydrocarbons per day. Mcf. One thousand cubic feet of natural gas. Mcf/d. One thousand cubic feet of natural gas per day. Mcfe. One thousand cubic feet equivalent, determined using the ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one Bbl of oil, condensate or natural gas liquids. MMBbls. One million barrels of oil or other liquid hydrocarbons. MMBtu. One million British Thermal Units. MMcf. One million cubic feet. MMcf/d. One million cubic feet per day. MMcfe. One million cubic feet equivalent, determined using the ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one Bbl of oil, condensate or natural gas liquids, which approximates the relative energy content of oil, condensate and natural gas liquids as compared to natural gas. Prices have historically often been higher or substantially higher for oil than natural gas on an energy equivalent basis, although there have been periods in which they have been lower or substantially lower. Net acres or net wells. The sum of the fractional working interests owned in gross acres or gross wells. Net Revenue Interest. The operating interest used to determine the owner's share of total production. Normally pressured reservoirs. Reservoirs with a formation-fluid pressure equivalent to 0.465 psi per foot of depth from the surface. For example, if the formation pressure is 4,650 psi at 10,000 feet, then the pressure is considered to be normal. Over-pressured reservoirs. Reservoirs subject to abnormally high pressure as a result of certain types of subsurface formations. Petrophysical study. Study of rock and fluid properties based on well log and core analysis. Present value. When used with respect to oil and natural gas reserves, the estimated future gross revenue to be generated from the production of proved reserves, net of estimated production and future development costs, using prices and costs in effect as of the date indicated, without giving effect to nonproperty-related expenses such as general and administrative expenses, debt service and future income tax expense or to depreciation, depletion and amortization, discounted using an annual discount rate of 10%. Productive well. A well that is found to be capable of producing hydrocarbons in sufficient quantities such that proceeds from the sale of such production exceed production expenses and taxes. Proved developed nonproducing reserves. Proved developed reserves expected to be recovered from zones behind casing in existing wells. Proved developed producing reserves. Proved developed reserves that are expected to be recovered from completion intervals currently open in existing wells and able to produce to market. Proved developed reserves. Proved reserves that can be expected to be recovered from existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. Proved reserves. The estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating 23 conditions. Proved undeveloped location. A site on which a development well can be drilled consistent with spacing rules for purposes of recovering proved undeveloped reserves. Proved undeveloped reserves. Proved reserves that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. PV-10 Value. The present value of estimated future revenues to be generated from the production of proved reserves calculated in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidelines, net of estimated production and future development costs, using prices and costs as of the date of estimation without future escalation, without giving effect to non-property related expenses such as general and administrative expenses, debt service, future income tax expense and depreciation, depletion and amortization, and discounted using an annual discount rate of 10%. Recompletion. The completion for production of an existing well bore in another formation from that in which the well has been previously completed. Reservoir. A porous and permeable underground formation containing a natural accumulation of producible oil and/or gas that is confined by impermeable rock or water barriers and is individual and separate from other reservoirs. Royalty interest. An interest in an oil and natural gas property entitling the owner to a share of oil or natural gas production free of costs of production. 3-D seismic data. Three-dimensional pictures of the subsurface created by collecting and measuring the intensity and timing of sound waves transmitted into the earth as they reflect back to the surface. Undeveloped acreage. Lease acreage on which wells have not been drilled or completed to a point that would permit the production of commercial quantities of oil and natural gas regardless of whether such acreage contains proved reserves. Working interest. The operating interest that gives the owner the right to drill, produce and conduct operating activities on the property and a share of production. Workover. Operations on a producing well to restore or increase production. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS From time to time, we are party to certain legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these events cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not expect these matters to have a materially adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT Pursuant to Instruction 3 to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K and General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K, the following information is included in Part I of this Form 10-K. The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our executive officers.
NAME AGE POSITION - -------------------- --- --------------------------------------------------- S.P. Johnson IV..... 49 President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Paul F. Boling...... 51 Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
24 Gregory E. Evans.... 55 Vice President of Exploration J. Bradley Fisher... 44 Vice President and Chief Operating Officer(1) Kendall A. Trahan... 54 Vice President of Land
- ----------------- (1) Mr. Fisher became our Chief Operating Officer on March 29, 2005. Set forth below is a description of the backgrounds of each of our executive officers. S.P. Johnson IV has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and a director since December 1993. Prior to that, he worked for Shell Oil Company for 15 years. His managerial positions included Operations Superintendent, Manager of Planning and Finance and Manager of Development Engineering. Mr. Johnson is also a director of Basic Energy Services, Inc. (a well servicing contractor). Mr. Johnson is a Registered Petroleum Engineer and has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado. Paul F. Boling became our Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer in August 2003. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Boling was the Global Controller for Resolution Performance Products, LLC, an international epoxy resins manufacturer. From 1990 to 2001, Mr. Boling served in a number of financial and managerial positions with Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, serving most recently as Vice President, Finance. Mr. Boling is a CPA and holds a B.B.A. from Baylor University. Gregory E. Evans has served as Vice President of Exploration since March 2005. Prior to joining us, Mr. Evans was Vice President North America Onshore Exploration for Ocean Energy from 2001 to 2003. Prior to that time, he spent 19 years at Burlington Resources where he served as Chief Geophysicist North America during 1999 to 2000, Gulf of Mexico Deep Water Exploration Manager during 1998 to 1999 and Geoscience Manager for the Western Gulf of Mexico Shelf during 1996 to 1998. Between 1982 to 1996, Mr. Evans held various other technical and managerial positions with Burlington Resources, including Division Exploration Manager of both the Rocky Mountain Region as well as the Gulf Coast area. Mr. Evans received a B. S. in Geophysical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines receiving the Cecil H. Green award for outstanding geophysical student. J. Bradley Fisher has served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since March 2005. Prior to that time, he served as Vice President of Operations since July 2000 and General Manager of Operations from April 1998 to June 2000. Prior to joining us, Mr. Fisher was the Vice President of Engineering and Operations for Tri-Union Development Corp. from August 1997 to April 1998. He spent the prior 14 years with Cody Energy and its predecessor Ultramar Oil & Gas Limited where he held various managerial and technical positions, last serving as Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations. Mr. Fisher holds a B.S. degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University. Kendall A. Trahan has been head of our land activities since joining us in March 1997 and was elected Vice President of Land in June 1997. From 1994 to February 1997, he served as a Director of Joint Ventures Onshore Gulf Coast for Vastar Resources, Inc. From 1982 to 1994, he worked as an Area Landman and then a Division Landman and Director of Business Development for Arco Oil & Gas Company. Prior to that, Mr. Trahan served as a Staff Landman for Amerada Hess Corporation and as an independent Landman. He holds a B.S. degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, trades on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CRZO. The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices per share of our common stock on the Nasdaq National Market for the periods indicated. The sales information below reflects interdealer prices, without retail mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
HIGH LOW ------ ----- 2003: First Quarter .............................................. $ 5.90 $4.50 Second Quarter ............................................. 6.88 4.25 Third Quarter .............................................. 7.44 5.00 Fourth Quarter ............................................. 7.94 6.30 2004:
25 First Quarter .............................................. 8.10 6.55 Second Quarter ............................................. 10.75 7.28 Third Quarter .............................................. 10.57 7.80 Fourth Quarter ............................................. 11.57 9.20
The closing market price of our common stock on March 1, 2005 was 14.92 per share. As of March 1, 2005, there were an estimated 36 record owners of our common stock. We have not paid any dividends on our common stock in the past and do not intend to pay such dividends in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain any earnings for the future operation and development of our business, including exploration, development and acquisition activities. Our credit facility and the terms of our senior subordinated notes and senior subordinated secured notes restrict our ability to pay dividends. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources." On March 22, 2005, Steven A. Webster exercised in full his warrant (the "Warrant") to purchase 84,211 shares of our common stock at a price of $5.94 per share. As a result of the cashless exercise of the Warrant, Mr. Webster received 54,669 shares of common stock upon exercise. The Warrant was initially issued by the Company in February 2002. In issuing the shares of common stock underlying the Warrant, the Company relied on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for transactions not involving a public offering. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA Our financial information set forth below for each of the five years ended December 31, 2004, has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements. The information should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. 26
Year Ended December 31, ---------------------------------------------------- 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- (In thousands, except per share data) STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: Oil and natural gas revenues $ 26,834 $ 26,226 $ 26,802 $ 38,508 $ 51,374 Costs and expenses: Oil and natural gas operating expenses 4,941 4,138 4,908 6,724 8,392 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 7,170 6,492 10,574 11,868 15,464 General and administrative 3,143 3,333 4,133 5,639 7,191 Accretion expense related to asset retirement -- -- -- 41 23 Stock option compensation expense (income) 652 (558) (84) 313 1,064 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total costs and expenses 15,906 13,405 19,531 24,585 32,134 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating income 10,928 12,821 7,271 13,923 19,240 Equity in loss of Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. -- -- -- (830) (1,399) Interest expense (income), net of amounts capitalized and interest income 579 269 54 (19) (622) Other income and expenses, net 1,482 1,777 274 29 506 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes 12,989 14,867 7,599 13,103 17,725 Income tax expense (benefit) 1,004 5,336 2,809 5,063 6,871 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 11,985 9,531 4,790 8,040 10,854 Dividends and accretion of discount on preferred stock -- -- 588 741 350 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Income available to common shareholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 11,985 9,531 4,202 7,299 10,504 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle -- -- -- (128) -- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income available to common shareholders $ 11,985 $ 9,531 $ 4,202 $ 7,171 $ 10,504 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Basic earnings per common share $ 0.85 $ 0.68 $ 0.30 $ 0.50 $ 0.53 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.74 $ 0.57 $ 0.26 $ 0.43 $ 0.48 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Basic weighted average shares outstanding 14,028 14,059 14,158 14,312 19,958 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 16,256 16,731 16,148 16,744 21,818 STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW DATA: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 15,906 $ 22,669 $ 18,572 $ 33,631 $ 32,501 Net cash used in investing activities (15,211) (29,942) (22,747) (29,673) (80,295) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (3,823) 2,292 5,682 (5,379) 50,140 OTHER OPERATING DATA: Capital expenditures $ 19,746 $ 38,264 $ 23,343 $ 31,930 $ 83,892 Debt repayments (1) 3,923 5,479 8,745 5,951 13,737
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AS OF DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------------------- 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- BALANCE SHEET DATA: Working capital (deficit) $ 6,433 $ (582) $ (1,442) $(11,817) $ (9,138) Property and equipment, net 72,129 104,132 120,526 135,273 205,482 Total assets 93,000 117,392 135,388 156,803 234,035 Long-term debt, including current maturities 34,556 38,188 39,495 36,253 62,974 Convertible participating preferred stock -- -- 6,373 7,114 -- Total equity 52,939 63,204 66,816 76,072 120,859
- ---------- (1) Debt repayments include amounts refinanced. Forward Looking Statements. The statements contained in all parts of this document, (including any portion attached hereto) including, but not limited to, those relating to our schedule, targets, estimates or results of future drilling, including the number, timing and results of wells, budgeted wells, increases in wells, the timing and risk involved in drilling follow-up wells, expected working or net revenue interests, planned expenditures, prospects budgeted and other future capital expenditures, risk profile of oil and gas exploration, acquisition of 3-D seismic data (including number, timing and size of projects), planned evaluation of prospects, probability of prospects having oil and natural gas, expected production or reserves, increases in reserves, acreage, working capital requirements, hedging activities, the ability of expected sources of liquidity to implement our business strategy, future hiring, future exploration activity, production rates, potential drilling locations targeting coal seams, the outcome of legal challenges to new coalbed methane drilling permits in Montana, financing for our 2005 exploration and development program, all and any other statements regarding future operations, financial results, business plans and cash needs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward looking statements. When used in this document, the words "anticipate," "budgeted," "planned," "targeted," "potential," "estimate," "expect," "may," "project," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to be among the statements that identify forward looking statements. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those relating to our dependence on our exploratory drilling activities, the volatility of oil and natural gas prices, the need to replace reserves depleted by production, operating risks of oil and natural gas operations, our dependence on our key personnel, factors that affect our ability to manage our growth and achieve our business strategy, risks relating to our limited operating history, technological changes, our significant capital requirements, the potential impact of government regulations, adverse regulatory determinations, including those related to coalbed methane drilling in Montana, litigation, competition, the uncertainty of reserve information and future net revenue estimates, property acquisition risks, industry partner issues, availability of equipment, weather and other factors detailed herein and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements are described under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Risk Factors" and in other sections of this report. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement and we undertake no duty to update any forward looking statement. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS You should read this discussion together with the consolidated financial statements and other financial information included in this Form 10-K. GENERAL OVERVIEW For the year ended December 31, 2004, we achieved record annual drilling success rates, levels of production, natural gas and oil revenues and our proved oil and gas reserves at the end of 2004 also reached a record level. Due to our drilling success, we produced a record 8.3 Bcfe in 2004 compared to 7.5 Bcfe in 2003. At the end of 2004, we also reached a record estimated proved reserves level of 109.3 Bcfe with 47.3 Bcfe of net additions for the year, replacing 568% of our 2004 production. See "Business and Properties - Natural Gas and Oil Reserve Replacement." 28 In 2004, we drilled 71 wells (27.3 net), including 38 wells in the onshore Gulf Coast area and 33 wells in the Barnett Shale play, with a success rate of 92% compared to a success rate of 90% in 2003, in which we drilled 39 wells (10.2 net), in the onshore Gulf Coast and Barnett Shale areas combined. Between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2004, 78% of our wells drilled were exploratory and 22% were developmental. In 2004, 63% of these wells were exploratory and 37% were developmental. This increase in our percentage of developmental wells reflects our increased activity in the Barnett Shale area, which has a relatively higher concentration of development well targets than the onshore Gulf Coast area. In 2004, our natural gas and oil revenues reached a record level at $51.4 million, and our net income available to common shareholders was $10.5 million, or $0.53 and $0.48 per basic and fully diluted share, respectively. In 2003, our natural gas and oil revenues were $38.5 million, and our net income available to common shareholders was $7.2 million, or $0.50 and $0.43 per basic and fully diluted share, respectively. These increases in natural gas and oil revenues and net income were attributable in part to the record levels of production discussed above and to higher commodity prices. Our financial results are largely dependent on a number of factors, including commodity prices. Commodity prices are outside of our control and historically have been and are expected to remain volatile. Natural gas prices in particular have remained volatile during the last few years. Commodity prices are affected by changes in market demands, overall economic activity, weather, pipeline capacity constraints, inventory storage levels, basis differentials and other factors. As a result, we cannot accurately predict future natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil prices, and therefore, cannot accurately predict revenues. In 2004, including the effects of hedging activities, our realized natural gas price was 14% higher and our realized oil price was 34% higher in 2004 than in 2003. Because natural gas and oil prices are unstable, we periodically enter into price-risk-management transactions such as swaps, collars, futures and options to reduce our exposure to price fluctuations associated with a portion of our natural gas and oil production and to achieve a more predictable cash flow. The use of these arrangements limits our ability to benefit from potential increases in the prices of natural gas and oil. Our hedging arrangements may apply to only a portion of our production and provide only partial protection against declines in natural gas and oil prices. We have continued to reinvest a substantial portion of our operating cash flows into funding our drilling program and increasing the amount of 3-D seismic data available to us. In 2005, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately $85 to $90 million, as compared to $82.6 million in 2004. At December 31, 2004, our debt-to-total book capitalization ratio was 34.3%, an increase from the 30.4% ratio at the end of 2003. This increase was primarily the result of: (1) an increase of $11 million in the amount borrowed under our revolving credit facility, (2) the issuance of the 10% Senior Subordinated Secured Notes and (3) a $1.6 million net increase related to the 9% Senior Subordinated Notes; partially offset by increases in shareholders' equity from (1) the $23.3 million of net proceeds from the public offering in February 2004 and (2) the $7.5 million preferred stock conversion to common stock in the second quarter 2004. The debt changes are described under "--Liquidity and Capital Resources--Financing Arrangements." Since our initial public offering, we have grown primarily through the exploration of properties within our project areas although we consider acquisitions from time to time and may in the future complete acquisitions that we find attractive. 2004 Public Offering In the first quarter of 2004, we completed the public offering of 6,485,000 shares of our common stock at $7.00 per share. The offering included 3,655,500 newly issued shares offered by us and 2,829,500 shares offered by certain existing stockholders. Our net proceeds of approximately $23.3 million from this offering were used: (1) to accelerate our drilling program, (2) to retain larger interests in portions of our drilling prospects that we otherwise would sell down (or for which we would seek joint partners), (3) to fund a portion of our activities in the Barnett Shale area and (4) for general corporate purposes. We did not receive any proceeds from the shares sold by the selling stockholders. Barnett Shale Area In mid-2003, we became active in the Barnett Shale play located in Tarrant and Parker counties in Northeast Texas. Our activity accelerated as a result of the acquisition on February 27, 2004 of working interests and acreage in certain oil and gas wells located in the Newark East Field in Denton County, Texas in the Barnett Shale trend for $8.2 million (the "Barnett Shale Acquisition"). This acquisition included non-operated working interests in properties ranging from 12.5% to 45% over 3,800 gross acres, or an average working interest of 39%. The acquisition included 21 existing gross wells (6.7 net) and interests in approximately 29 1,500 net acres, which we expect will provide another 31 gross drill sites: five of which were drilled in 2004, 21 of which will target proved undeveloped reserves and five of which will be exploratory. Initially, we financed our Barnett Shale activities with our available cash on hand. Subsequently, we have financed a portion of our 2004 capital expenditure program for the Barnett Shale area with funds from the October 2004 issuance of the 10% Senior Subordinated Secured Notes. We are exploring a number of financing alternatives which may be used to partially fund our 2005 capital expenditure program for the Barnett Shale area. We may not be able to obtain such financing on terms that acceptable to us, or at all. In the Barnett Shale area, we drilled six gross wells (2.1 net) in 2003 and 33 gross wells (13.7 net) in 2004, all of which were successful. We plan to drill 37 gross wells (24.0 net) in this area in 2005, subject to obtaining additional financing to supplement our Credit Facility, additional Senior Secured Note financing available and achieving expected operating cash flows. At the end of 2004 our net production had risen to approximately 2.8 MMcfe/d with 38 gross wells on line and another 22 gross wells in various stages of testing, completion and awaiting pipeline hookup. At the end of February 2005 our estimated net production was 3.5 MMcfe/d. In addition to our drilling activity, we have continued to expand our Barnett Shale acreage position, growing our net leasehold acreage from approximately 4,100 to 30,700 to 35,000 acres, at the end of 2003, 2004 and February 2005, respectively. Similarly, we have increased our estimated number of developmental locations from four to 40 to 41 horizontal locations, at the end of 2003, 2004 and February 2005, respectively and we have increased our estimated number of exploratory drilling locations (horizontal) in the Barnett Shale area from 21 to 152 to 179 locations, at the end of 2003, 2004 and February 2005, respectively. Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. During the second quarter of 2001, we acquired interests in natural gas and oil leases in Wyoming and Montana in areas prospective for coalbed methane and subsequently began to drill wells on those leases. During the second quarter of 2003, we contributed our interests in certain of these leases to a newly formed company, Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. ("Pinnacle"). In exchange for this contribution, we received 37.5% of the common stock of Pinnacle and options to purchase additional Pinnacle common stock. We account for our interest in Pinnacle using the equity method. As a result, our contributed operations and reserves are no longer directly reflected in our financial statements. In March 2004, Credit Suisse First Boston Private Equity Entities (the "CSFB Parties") contributed additional funds of $11.8 million into Pinnacle to fund its 2004 development program, which increased the CSFB Parties' ownership to 66.7% on a fully diluted basis assuming we and RMG each elect not to exercise our available options. In March 2005, Pinnacle entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire additional undeveloped acreage, which would also significantly increase its development program budget in 2005. CCBM and the other Pinnacle shareholders have the option to participate in the equity contribution into Pinnacle needed to finance this acquisition and its development program in 2005. Should we elect to maintain our proportionate ownership interest in Pinnacle, we estimate that we would be required to contribute $2.5 million. If CCBM opts not to participate, its fully diluted ownership in Pinnacle would be reduced. CCBM currently plans to purchase additional Pinnacle capital stock valued at $2.5 million in March 2005, its share of the first installment of the equity capital needed to fund the acquisition and part of the additional development program. There can be no assurance regarding CCBM's level of participation in future equity contributions, if any. In addition to our interest in Pinnacle, we have maintained interests in approximately 162,489 gross acres at the end of 2004 in the Castle Rock coalbed methane project area in Montana and the Oyster Ridge project area in Wyoming. During 2004, we opted to exercise our right to cancel one-half of the remaining note payable to RMG, or approximately $300,000, in exchange for assigning one-half of our mineral interest in the Oyster Ridge leases to RMG, leaving CCBM with a 25% working interest in this project area. See "Business and Properties--Pinnacle Transaction" for a description of this transaction. Our discussion of future drilling and capital expenditures does not reflect operations conducted through Pinnacle. Hedging Our financial results are largely dependent on a number of factors, including commodity prices. Commodity prices are outside of our control and historically have been and are expected to remain volatile. Natural gas prices in particular have remained volatile during the last few years and more recently oil prices have become volatile. Commodity prices are affected by changes in market demands, overall economic activity, weather, pipeline capacity constraints, inventory storage levels, basis differentials and other factors. As a result, we cannot accurately predict future natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil prices, and therefore, cannot 30 accurately predict revenues. Because natural gas and oil prices are unstable, we periodically enter into price-risk-management transactions such as swaps, collars, futures and options to reduce our exposure to price fluctuations associated with a portion of our natural gas and oil production and to achieve a more predictable cash flow. The use of these arrangements limits our ability to benefit from increases in the prices of natural gas and oil. Our hedging arrangements may apply to only a portion of our production and provide only partial protection against declines in natural gas and oil prices. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Year Ended December 31, 2004 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2003 Oil and natural gas revenues for 2004 increased 33% to $51.4 million from $38.5 million in 2003. Production volumes for natural gas in 2004 increased 36% to 6,462 MMcf from 4,763 MMcf in 2003. Realized average natural gas prices increased 14% to $6.09 per Mcf in 2004 from $5.35 per Mcf in 2003. Production volumes for oil in 2004 decreased 31% to 309 MBbls from 450 MBbls in 2003. The increase in natural gas production was primarily due to the commencement of production from the Beach House #1 and #2, the Peal Ranch wells, the Barnett Shale wells, the Shadyside #1 (which we later sold in February 2005), the new Encinitas wells and the LL&E #1, partially offset by the natural decline in production from the Hankamer #1, Espree #1, Staubach #1, Burkhart #1R, Pauline Huebner A-382 #1, Matthes Huebner #1, Pitchfork Ranch #1 and other wells. The decrease in oil production was due primarily to the natural decline of production at the Staubach #1, Burkhart #1R, Pauline Huebner A-382 #1, Beach House #1, Matthes Huebner #1, Hankamer #1 and Espree #1, partially offset by the commencement of production from the Delta Farms #1 workover, LL&E #1 and other wells. Oil and natural gas revenues include the impact of hedging activities as discussed below under "Volatility of Oil and Gas Prices." Average oil prices increased 34% to $38.78 per Bbl in 2004 from $28.90 per Bbl in 2003. The following table summarizes production volumes, average sales prices and operating revenues for our oil and natural gas operations for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004:
2004 PERIOD COMPARED TO 2003 PERIOD DECEMBER 31, ----------------------- ----------------- INCREASE % INCREASE 2003 2004 (DECREASE) (DECREASE) ------- ------- ---------- ---------- Production volumes- Oil and condensate (Mbbls) 450 309 (141) (31%) Natural gas (MMcf) 4,763 6,462 1,699 36% Average sales prices- (1) Oil and condensate (per Bbl) $ 28.90 $ 38.78 $ 9.88 34% Natural gas (per Mcf) 5.35 6.09 0.74 14% Operating revenues (In thousands) - Oil and condensate $13,014 $12,000 $(1,014) (8%) Natural gas 25,494 39,374 13,880 54% ------- ------- ------- Total $38,508 $51,374 $12,866 33% ======= ======= =======
- ---------- (1) Including the impact of hedging. Oil and natural gas operating expenses for 2004 increased 25% to $8.4 million from $6.7 million in 2003. Oil and natural gas operating expenses increased primarily due to higher severance taxes of $0.7 million on higher commodity prices, while higher lifting costs of $0.9 million were attributable to the increased number of producing wells and in part due to higher ad valorem taxes. Operating expenses per equivalent unit in 2004 increased to $1.01 per Mcfe from $0.90 per Mcfe in 2003. The per unit cost increased primarily as a result of the higher costs noted above. Depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A") expense for 2004 increased 30% to $15.4 million from $11.9 million in 2003. This increase was primarily due to the increased land, seismic and drilling costs added to the proved property cost base. 31 General and administrative ("G&A") expense for 2004 increased 28% to $7.2 million from $5.6 million for 2003. The increase in G&A was due primarily to higher incentive compensation of $0.4 million, higher compensation costs of $0.2 million, higher professional fees of $0.7 million in connection with (1) the 2003 annual audit and Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance project ($0.5 million), and (2) discontinued refinancing projects ($0.2 million), and due to an increase in the allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.3 million. We recorded a $1.4 million after tax charge, or $0.06 per fully diluted share, on our minority interest in Pinnacle. Of this charge, $0.3 million relates to a valuation allowance for federal income taxes. It is likely that Pinnacle will continue to record a valuation allowance on the deferred federal tax benefit generated from the operating losses incurred during the early development stages of Pinnacle's coalbed methane project. Concurrently, we will record valuation allowances relative to our share of Pinnacle's financial results. Income taxes increased to $6.9 million in 2004 from $5.1 million in 2003 due to the increase in pre-tax income. Dividends and accretion of discount on preferred stock decreased to $0.4 million in 2004 from $0.7 million in 2003 as a result of the conversion of all of the Series B Preferred Stock into common stock during the second quarter of 2004. Net Income available to common shareholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle for 2004 increased to $10.5 million from $7.3 million in 2003 primarily as a result of the factors described above. Year Ended December 31, 2003 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2002 Oil and natural gas revenues for 2003 increased 44% to $38.5 million from $26.8 million in 2002. Production volumes for natural gas in 2003 decreased 1% to 4,763 MMcf from 4,801 MMcf in 2002. Realized average natural gas prices increased 53% to $5.35 per Mcf in 2003 from $3.50 per Mcf in 2002. Production volumes for oil in 2003 increased 12% to 450 MBbls from 401 MBbls in 2002. The increase in oil production was due primarily to the commencement of production at the Pauline Huebner A-382 #1, Beach House #1 Hankamer and Espree #1. Natural gas production was virtually unchanged compared to 2002 or declined less than 1%. Oil and natural gas revenues include the impact of hedging activities as discussed below under "Volatility of Oil and Gas Prices." Average oil prices increased 16% to $28.90 per bbl in 2003 from $24.94 per bbl in 2002. The following table summarizes production volumes, average sales prices and operating revenues for our oil and natural gas operations for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003:
2003 PERIOD COMPARED TO 2002 PERIOD DECEMBER 31, ----------------------- ----------------- INCREASE % INCREASE 2002 2003 (DECREASE) (DECREASE) ------- ------- ---------- ---------- Production volumes- Oil and condensate (Mbbls) 401 450 49 12% Natural gas (MMcf) 4,801 4,763 (38) (1%) Average sales prices- (1) Oil and condensate (per Bbl) $ 24.94 $ 28.90 $ 3.96 16% Natural gas (per Mcf) 3.50 5.35 1.85 53% Operating revenues (In thousands) - Oil and condensate $10,001 $13,014 $ 3,013 30% Natural gas 16,801 25,494 8,693 52% ------- ------- ------- Total $26,802 $38,508 $11,706 44% ======= ======= =======
- ---------- (1) Including the impact of hedging. Oil and natural gas operating expenses for 2003 increased 37% to $6.7 million from $4.9 million in 2002. Oil and natural gas operating expenses increased primarily due to higher severance taxes of $0.9 million on higher commodity prices, higher lifting costs 32 of $0.9 million attributable to the increased number of producing wells and in part due to higher ad valorem taxes. Operating expenses per equivalent unit in 2003 increased to $0.90 per Mcfe from $0.68 per Mcfe in 2002. The per unit cost increased primarily as a result of the higher costs noted above. Depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A") expense for 2003 increased 12% to $11.9 million from $10.6 million in 2002. This increase was primarily due to the increased land, seismic and drilling costs added to the proved property cost base. General and administrative ("G&A") expense for 2003 increased 36% to $5.6 million from $4.1 million for 2002. The increase in G&A was due primarily to higher incentive compensation of $0.6 million, executive severance of $0.3 million, increased legal and professional fees attributable to special projects and rising insurance costs of $0.1 million. We recorded a $0.8 million aftertax charge, or $0.05 per fully diluted share, on our minority interest in Pinnacle. Of this charge, $0.2 million, or $0.01 per fully diluted share, relates to a valuation allowance for federal income taxes. It is likely that Pinnacle will continue to record a valuation allowance on the deferred federal tax benefit generated from the operating losses incurred during the early development stages of Pinnacle's coalbed methane project. Concurrently, we will record valuation allowances relative to our share of Pinnacle's financial results. Income taxes increased to $5.1 million in 2003 from $2.8 million in 2002 due to the increase in pre-tax income. Dividends and accretion of discount on preferred stock increased to $0.7 million in 2003 from $0.6 million in 2002 as a result of the declaration of dividends on preferred stock in 2003. Net income available to common shareholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle for 2003 increased to $7.3 million from $4.2 million in 2002 primarily as a result of the factors described above. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES During 2004, we made capital expenditures in excess of our net cash flows provided by operating activities, using the proceeds generated from our 2004 public offering, as described in "--General Overview--2004 Public Offering," and from our October 2004 sale of the 10% Senior Subordinated Secured Notes (the "Senior Secured Notes") . For future capital expenditures in 2005, we expect to use cash on hand and cash generated by operating activities, draws on the Credit Facility and additional sales of Senior Secured Notes to partially fund our planned drilling expenditures and fund leasehold costs and geological and geophysical costs on our exploration projects in 2005. We also continue to consider other financing alternatives to fund our 2005 capital expenditures program, including possible debt or equity financings. We may not be able to obtain adequate financing on terms that would be acceptable to us. If we cannot obtain adequate financing, we anticipate that we may be required to limit or defer our planned natural gas and oil exploration and development program, thereby adversely affecting the recoverability and ultimate value of our natural gas and oil properties. Our liquidity position was enhanced by our receipt of approximately $23.3 million in net proceeds from the completion of the 2004 public offering, the increase in availability of funds under the Credit Facility and the proceeds from the October 2004 sale of the Senior Secured Notes. Our other primary sources of liquidity have included funds generated by operations, proceeds from the issuance of various securities, including our common stock, preferred stock and warrants, and borrowings, primarily under revolving credit facilities and through the issuance of Senior Subordinated Notes. We also recently increased our liquidity through the sale of certain oil and gas properties for $9.0 million in the first quarter of 2005. Cash flows provided by operating activities were $18.6 million, $33.4 million and $32.5 million for 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. This increase in cash flows provided by operations in 2003 as compared to 2002 was due primarily to higher commodity prices and higher trade payables in 2003. The decrease in cash flows provided by operations in 2004 as compared to 2003 was primarily due to a smaller increase in trade payables, partially offset by higher operating income, generally due to record production and record commodity prices realized in 2004. Estimated maturities of long-term debt are $0.1 million in 2005, none in 2006, $18.0 million in 2007 and the remainder in 2008. The following table sets forth estimates of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2004: 33
PAYMENTS DUE BY YEAR (IN THOUSANDS) ----------------------------------------------- 2006 TO 2008 TO TOTAL 2005 2007 2009 THEREAFTER ------- ---- ------- ------- ---------- Long-Term Debt(1) $64,961 $ 90 $18,032 $46,839 $ -- Operating Leases 3,186 222 954 954 1,056 ------- ---- ------- ------- ------ Total Contractual Cash Obligations $68,147 $312 $18,986 $47,793 $1,056 ======= ==== ======= ======= ======
- ---------- (1) Includes future accretion of discounts. We have planned capital expenditures in 2005 of approximately $85 to $90 million, of which $70.0 million is expected to be used for drilling activities in our project areas and the balance is expected to be used to fund 3-D seismic surveys, land acquisitions and capitalized interest and overhead costs. We plan to drill approximately 34 gross wells (14.4 net) in the onshore Gulf Coast area and 37 gross wells 24.0 net in our Barnett Shale and nine gross well (7.7 net) in our East Texas areas in 2005. As described above, we expect to seek additional financing to fund a portion of our acquisition, exploration and development program in 2005. If we are not successful in obtaining this financing, our capital expenditures could be reduced by $15 to $20 million in 2005. The actual number of wells drilled and capital expended is dependent upon available financing, cash flow, availability and cost of drilling rigs, land and partner issues and other factors. The planned capital expenditures do not include the additional contributions to Pinnacle as described under "- General Overview - Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc." We have continued to reinvest a substantial portion of our cash flows into increasing our 3-D prospect portfolio, improving our 3-D seismic interpretation technology and funding our drilling program. Oil and gas capital expenditures were $23.3 million, $31.9 million and $82.6 (including the Barnett Shale Acquisition) for 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. Our drilling efforts resulted in the successful completion of 17 gross wells (6.0 net) in 2002, 35 gross wells (9.4 net) in 2003, including six gross wells (2.1 net) in the Barnett Shale area, and 65 gross wells (23.6 net) in 2004 including 33 gross wells (13.7 net) in the Barnett Shale area . We also expect to make an additional $2.5 million equity contribution to Pinnacle. See "-Overview-Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc." Since its inception, CCBM has spent $5.0 million for drilling costs through the end of 2004, 50% of which was applied pursuant to an obligation to fund $2.5 million of drilling costs on behalf of RMG. By December 31, 2004, CCBM had satisfied all of its drilling obligations on behalf of RMG. Through the end of 2004, Pinnacle has reported that it has drilled 241 gross wells since inception and estimates that 97% of these wells have been completed. Pinnacle reportedly added approximately 16.2 Bcfe of net proved reserves through development drilling through December 31, 2004, excluding the 10.6 Bcfe contributed or acquired at inception. Its gross operated production has increased by approximately 170% since its inception (to approximately 13 MMcf/d at December 31, 2004), and its total well count stands at 485 gross operated wells, according to Pinnacle. Because of the nature of coalbed methane wells that require an extended dewatering period before significant natural gas production, Pinnacle has not been able to complete its determination on commerciality of all of these wells. OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS We currently do not have any off balance sheet arrangements. FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Credit Facility On September 30, 2004, we entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Hibernia National Bank and Union Bank of California, N.A. (the "Credit Facility"), maturing on September 30, 2007. The Credit Facility amended, restated and extended our prior credit facility with Hibernia National Bank, amended and restated on December 12, 2002 (such prior facility herein referred to as the "Prior Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility provides for (1) a revolving line of credit of up to the lesser of the Facility A Borrowing Base and $75.0 million and (2) a term loan facility of up to the lesser of the Facility B Borrowing Base and $25.0 million. It is secured by substantially all of our assets and is guaranteed by our subsidiary. The Facility A Borrowing Bases will be determined by the lenders at least semi-annually on each November 1 and May 1. The Facility A Borrowing Base, under the Credit Facility, on September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2004 was $28 million and $30 34 million, respectively, of which $19.0 and $18.0 million, respectively, were drawn and outstanding. The Facility A Borrowing Base, under the Prior Credit Facility, on December 31, 2003 was $19.0 million, of which $7.0 million was drawn and outstanding. We used proceeds from the public offering in February 2004 to repay the outstanding balance under the Prior Credit Facility. We and the lenders may each request one unscheduled borrowing base determination subsequent to each scheduled determination. The Facility A Borrowing Base will at all times equal the Facility A Borrowing Base most recently determined by the lenders, less quarterly borrowing base reductions required subsequent to such determination. The lenders will reset the Facility A Borrowing Base amount at each scheduled and each unscheduled borrowing base determination date. If the outstanding principal balance of the revolving loans under the Credit Facility exceeds the Facility A Borrowing Base at any time (including, without limitation, due to a quarterly borrowing base reduction (as described above)), we have the option within 30 days to take any of the following actions, either individually or in combination: make a lump sum payment curing the deficiency, pledge additional collateral sufficient in the lenders' opinion to increase the Facility A Borrowing Base and cure the deficiency or begin making equal monthly principal payments that will cure the deficiency within the ensuing six-month period. Those payments would be in addition to any payments that may come due as a result of the quarterly borrowing base reductions. Otherwise, any unpaid principal or interest will be due at maturity. For each revolving loan, the interest rate will be, at our option, (1) the Eurodollar Rate, plus an applicable margin equal to 2.375% if the amount borrowed is greater than or equal to 90% of the Facility A Borrowing Base, 2.0% if the amount borrowed is less than 90%, but greater than or equal to 50% of the Facility A Borrowing Base, or 1.625% if the amount borrowed is less than 50% of the Facility A Borrowing Base; or (2) the Base Rate, plus an applicable margin of 0.375% if the amount borrowed is greater than or equal to 90% of the Facility A Borrowing Base. The interest rate on each term loan will be, at our option, (1) the Eurodollar Rate, plus an applicable margin to be determined by the lenders; or (2) the Base Rate, plus an applicable margin to be determined by the lenders. Interest on Eurodollar Loans is payable on either the last day of each Eurodollar option period or monthly, whichever is earlier. Interest on Base Rate Loans is payable monthly. We are subject to certain covenants under the terms of the Credit Facility, which were amended at the time of the issuance of the Senior Secured Notes. These covenants, as amended, include, but are not limited to the maintenance of the following financial covenants: (1) a minimum current ratio of 1.0 to 1.0 (including availability under the borrowing base), (2) a minimum quarterly debt services coverage of 1.25 times, (3) a minimum shareholders' equity equal to $100.0 million, plus 100% of all subsequent common and preferred equity contributed by shareholders subsequent to June 30, 2004, plus 50% of all positive earnings occurring subsequent to June 30, 2004, plus, 180 days after issuance of any second-lien subordinated debt with another lender (the "Secured Subordinated Debt"), an amount equal to the difference, if positive, of (A) 50% of the net proceeds from the issuance less (B) 100% of all common and preferred equity contributed by shareholders from September 30, 2004 to the date of the issuance of any Secured Subordinated Debt, and (4) a maximum total recourse debt to EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility) of not more than 3.0 to 1.0. The Credit Facility also places restrictions on additional indebtedness, dividends to shareholders, liens, investments, mergers, acquisitions, asset dispositions, asset pledges and mortgages, change of control, repurchase or redemption for cash of our common stock, speculative commodity transactions and other matters. In connection with the Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement, we amended the Credit Facility including without limitation, to: (1) amend the covenant regarding maintenance of a minimum shareholders' equity, (2) add a new covenant requiring maintenance of a minimum EBITDA to interest expense ratio and (3) add other provisions and a consent which allow for the indebtedness incurred under the Senior Secured Notes. On November 7, 2004, we determined that, as of September 30, 2004, we were not in compliance with the minimum current ratio covenant in the Credit Facility. We cured the noncompliance on October 29, 2004 with the issuance of the Senior Secured Notes. On November 10, 2004, the lenders under the Credit Facility agreed in a letter to the Company to waive the noncompliance period from September 30, 2004 through October 29, 2004. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, no letters of credit were issued and outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility and the Credit Facility, respectively. Rocky Mountain Gas Note In June 2001, CCBM issued a non-recourse promissory note payable in the amount of $7.5 million to RMG as consideration for certain interests in oil and natural gas leases held by RMG in Wyoming and Montana. The RMG note was payable in 41-monthly 35 principal payments of $0.1 million plus interest at 8% per annum commencing July 31, 2001 with the balance due December 31, 2004. The RMG note was secured solely by CCBM's interests in the oil and natural gas leases in Wyoming and Montana. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, the outstanding principal balance of this note was $0.9 million and $0, respectively. In connection with our investment in Pinnacle, we received a reduction in the principal amount of the RMG note of approximately $1.5 million and relinquished the right to certain revenues related to the properties contributed to Pinnacle. In the second quarter of 2004, we opted to exercise our right to cancel one-half of the remaining note payable to RMG, or approximately $300,000, in exchange for assigning one-half of our mineral interest in the Oyster Ridge leases to RMG. Capital Leases In December 2001, we entered into a capital lease agreement secured by certain production equipment in the amount of $0.2 million. The lease is payable in one payment of $11,323 and 35 monthly payments of $7,549 including interest at 8.6% per annum. In October 2002, we entered into a capital lease agreement secured by certain production equipment in the amount of $0.1 million. The lease is payable in 36 monthly payments of $3,462 including interest at 6.4% per annum. In May 2003, we entered into a capital lease agreement secured by certain production equipment in the amount of $0.1 million. The lease is payable in 36 monthly payments of $3,030 including interest at 5.5% per annum. In August 2003, we entered into a capital lease agreement secured by certain production equipment in the amount of $0.1 million. The lease is payable in 36 monthly payments of $2,179 including interest at 6.0% per annum. We have the option to acquire the equipment at the conclusion of the lease for $1 under all of these leases. Depreciation on the capital leases for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004 amounted to $48,000 and $46,000, respectively, and accumulated depreciation on the leased equipment at December 31, 2003 and 2004 amounted to $78,000 and $0.1 million, respectively. Senior Subordinated Notes and Related Securities In December 1999, we consummated the sale of $22.0 million principal amount of 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the "Subordinated Notes") and $8.0 million of common stock and warrants. We sold $17.6 million, $2.2 million, $0.8 million, $0.8 million and $0.8 million principal amount of Subordinated Notes; 2,909,092, 363,636, 121,212, 121,212 and 121,212 shares of our common stock and 2,208,152, 276,019, 92,006, 92,006 and 92,006 warrants to CB Capital Investors, L.P. (now known as JPMorgan Partners (23A SBIC), L.P.), Mellon Ventures, L.P., Paul B. Loyd, Jr., Steven A. Webster and Douglas A.P. Hamilton, respectively. The Subordinated Notes were sold at a discount of $0.7 million, which is being amortized over the life of the notes. Interest payments are due quarterly commencing on March 31, 2000. As amended and described below, the Subordinated Notes allow us, by annual election and we have historically elected, to increase the amount of the Subordinated Notes by 60% of the interest which would otherwise be payable in cash through December 15, 2006. As a result, our cash obligation on the Subordinated Notes will increase significantly after December 2006. As of December 31, 2003 and 2004, the outstanding balance of the Subordinated Notes had been increased by $5.3 million and $6.8 million, respectively, for such interest paid in kind. Concurrently with the sale of the Subordinated Notes, we sold to the original purchasers 3,636,634 shares of our common stock at a price of $2.20 per share and warrants expiring in December 2007 to purchase up to 2,760,189 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.20 per share. For accounting purposes, the warrants were valued at $0.25 each. In 2004, Mellon Ventures, L.P., JPMorgan Partners (23A SBIC), Steven A. Webster and Douglas A. P. Hamilton exercised warrants to purchase 276,019, 2,208,152, 92,006 and 92,006 shares of common stock, respectively, on a cashless exercise basis for a total of 205,692, 1,684,949, 70,205 and 70,205 shares of common stock, respectively, and Paul B. Loyd, Jr., exercised warrants to purchase 92,006 shares for a total of 92,006 shares of common stock. As a result, no warrants to purchase shares remain outstanding from the warrants originally issued in December 1999. On June 7, 2004, an unaffiliated third party (the "Subordinated Notes Purchaser") purchased all the outstanding Subordinated Notes from the original note holders. In exchange for a $0.4 million amendment fee, certain terms and conditions of the Subordinated Notes were amended, to provide for, among other things, (1) a one year extension of the maturity to December 15, 2008, (2) a one year extension, through December 15, 2005, of the paid-in-kind ("PIK") interest option to pay-in-kind 60% of the interest due each period by increasing the principal balance by a like amount (the "PIK option"), (3) an additional one year option to extend the PIK option through December 15, 2006 at an annual interest rate on the deferred amount of 10% and the payment of a one-time fee equal to 0.5% of the principal then outstanding, (4) an increase and extension on the prepayment premium on the Subordinated Notes, (5) a modification of a covenant regarding maximum quarterly leverage that our Total Debt will not exceed 3.5 times EBITDA (as such terms are defined in the securities purchase agreement related to the Subordinated Notes) for the last 12 months at any time and (6) additional flexibility to obtain a separate project financing facility in the future. The amendment fee will be amortized over the remaining life of the Subordinated Notes. 36 We are subject to certain other covenants under the terms under the Subordinated Notes securities purchase agreement, including but not limited to, (a) maintenance of a specified tangible net worth, (b) maintenance of a ratio of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to quarterly Debt Service (as defined in the agreement) of not less than 1.00 to 1.00, (c) a limitation of our capital expenditures to an amount equal to our EBITDA for the immediately prior fiscal year (unless approved by our Board of Directors) and (d) a limitation on our Total Debt (as defined in the securities purchase agreement related to the Subordinated Notes) to 3.5 times EBITDA for any twelve month period. Senior Subordinated Secured Notes On October 29, 2004, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the "Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement") with PCRL Investments L.P. (the "Senior Secured Notes Purchaser"). Pursuant to the Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement, we may issue up to $28 million aggregate principal amount of our 10% Senior Subordinated Secured Notes due 2008 (the "Senior Secured Notes") for a purchase price equal to 90% of the principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes then issued. On October 29, 2004, the Senior Secured Notes Purchaser purchased $18 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes for a purchase price of $16.2 million. The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the life of the notes. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, we have an option to issue up to an additional $10 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes to the Senior Secured Notes Purchaser before October 29, 2006. The Senior Secured Notes are secured by a second lien on substantially all of our current proved producing reserves and non-reserve assets, guaranteed by our subsidiary, and subordinated to our obligations under the Credit Facility. The Senior Secured Notes bear interest at 10% per annum, payable quarterly on the 5th day of March, June, September and December of each year beginning March 5, 2005. The principal on the Senior Secured Notes is due December 15, 2008, and we have the option to prepay the Senior Secured Notes at any time. The Senior Secured Notes include an option that allows us to pay-in-kind 50% of the interest due until June 5, 2007 by increasing the principal due by a like amount. Subject to certain conditions, we have the option to pay the interest on and principal of (at maturity or upon prepayment) the Senior Secured Notes with our common stock, as long as the Secured Note Purchaser would not hold more than 9.99% of the number of shares of our common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such payment. The value of such shares issued as payment on the Senior Secured Notes is determined based on 90% of the volume weighted average trading price during a specified period of days beginning with the date of the payment notice and ending before the payment date. Our issuance costs related to the transaction were $0.5 million. As contemplated by the Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement, we also entered into a registration rights agreement with the Secured Note Purchaser (the "Registration Rights Agreement"). In the event that we choose to issue shares of our common stock as payment of interest on the principal of the Senior Secured Notes, the Registration Rights Agreement provides registration rights with respect to such shares. We are generally required to file a resale shelf registration statement to register the resale of such shares under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") if such shares are not freely tradable under Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act. We are subject to certain covenants under the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, including the requirement that the registration statement be kept effective for resale of shares subject to certain "blackout periods," when sales may not be made. In certain circumstances, including those relating to (1) delisting of our common stock, (2) blackout periods in excess of a maximum length of time, (3) certain failures to make timely periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or (4) certain delays or failures to deliver stock certificates, we may be required to repurchase common stock issued as payment on the Senior Secured Notes and, in certain of these circumstances, to pay damages based on the market value of our common stock. In certain situations, we are required to indemnify the holders of registration rights under the Registration Rights Agreement, including, without limitation, for liabilities under the Securities Act. The Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement includes certain representations, warranties and covenants by the parties thereto. We are subject to certain covenants under the terms of the Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement, including, without limitation, the maintenance of the following financial covenants: (1) a maximum total recourse debt to EBITDA ratio of not more than 3.50 to 1.0, (2) a minimum EBITDA to interest expense ratio of 2.50 to 1.0, and (3) as of April 30, 2005, a minimum tangible net worth of $12.5 million in excess of our tangible net worth as of September 30, 2004. Upon a change of control, any holders of the Senior Secured Notes may require us to repurchase such holders' Senior Secured Notes at a price equal to the then outstanding principal amount of such Senior Secured Notes, together with all interest accrued on such Senior Secured Notes through the date of repurchase. The Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement also places restrictions on additional indebtedness, dividends to shareholders, liens, investments, mergers, acquisitions, asset dispositions, asset pledges and mortgages, repurchase or redemption for cash of our common stock, speculative commodity transactions and other matters. The Senior Secured Notes Purchaser is an affiliate of the Subordinated Notes Purchaser. Series B Preferred Stock 37 In February 2002, we consummated the sale of 60,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and 2002 Warrants to purchase 252,632 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $6.0 million. We sold $4.0 million and $2.0 million of Series B Preferred Stock and 168,422 and 84,210 warrants to Mellon Ventures, Inc. and Steven A. Webster, respectively. The Series B Preferred Stock was convertible into common stock by the investors at a conversion price of $5.70 per share, subject to adjustment for transactions including issuance of common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock at less than the conversion price, and is initially convertible into 1,052,632 shares of common stock. The approximately $5.8 million net proceeds of this financing were used to fund our ongoing exploration and development program and general corporate purposes. In the first quarter of 2004, Mellon Ventures exercised all 168,422 of its 2002 warrants on a cashless basis and received 36,570 shares which were sold in the 2004 public offering. Mellon Ventures, Inc. converted all of its Series B Preferred Stock (approximately 49,938 shares) into 876,099 shares of common stock on May 25, 2004. Steven A. Webster converted all of his Series B Preferred Stock (approximately 25,195 shares) into 442,026 shares of common stock on June 30, 2004. As a result, no shares of Series B Preferred Stock remain outstanding. The 2002 Warrants have a five-year term and originally entitled the holders to purchase up to 252,632 shares of our common stock at a price of $5.94 per share, subject to adjustment, and are exercisable at any time after issuance. As of December 31, 2004, 84,210 of the 2002 Warrants remained outstanding. For accounting purposes, the 2002 Warrants were valued at $0.06 per Warrant. Each of our series of warrants was exerciseable on a cashless basis at the option of the holder. On March 22, 2005, Steven A. Webster exercised in full his 2002 Warrants to purchase 84,211 shares of our common stock at a price of $5.94 per share. As a result of the cashless exercise of the 2002 Warrants, Mr. Webster received 54,669 shares of common stock upon exercise. 38 RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS No. 123(R)"). SFAS No. 123(R) will require companies to measure all employee stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method and record such expense in its consolidated financial statements. In addition, the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) requires additional accounting and disclosure related to the income tax and cash flow effects resulting from share-based payment arrangements. SFAS No. 123(R) is effective beginning as of the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company is in the process of determining the impact of the requirements of SFAS No. 123(R). The Company believes it is likely that the impact of the requirements of SFAS No. 123(R) will significantly impact the Company's future results of operations and continues to evaluate it to determine the degree of significance. In December 2004, SFAS No. 153, "Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets - an amendment of APB Opinion No. 29" is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. This Statement addresses the measurement of exchange of nonmonetary assets and eliminates the exception from fair value measurement for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets in paragraph 21(b) of APB Opinion No. 29, "Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions" and replaces it with an exception for exchanges that do not have commercial substance. The adoption of SFAS No. 153 is expected to have no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In October 2004, the SEC released SAB 106, which expresses the staff's views on the application of SFAS No. 143 by oil and gas producing companies following the full cost accounting method. SAB 106 provides interpretive responses related to computing the full cost ceiling to avoid double-counting the expected future cash outlays associated with asset retirement obligations, required disclosures relating to the interaction of SFAS No. 143 and the full cost rules, and the impact of SFAS No. 143 on the calculation of depreciation, depletion and amortization. The Company is in the process of determining the impact of the requirements of SAB 106. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES The following summarizes several of our critical accounting policies. See a complete list of significant accounting policies in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The use of these estimates significantly affects natural gas and oil properties through depletion and the full cost ceiling test, as discussed in more detail below. Significant estimates include volumes of oil and natural gas reserves used in calculation depletion of proved oil and natural gas properties, future net revenues and abandonment obligations, impairment of undeveloped properties, future income taxes and related assets/liabilities, bad debts, derivatives, contingencies and litigation. Oil and natural gas reserve estimates, which are the basis for unit-of-production depletion and the ceiling test, have numerous inherent uncertainties. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of available date and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. Results of drilling, testing and production subsequent to the date of the estimate may justify revision of such estimate. Accordingly, reserve estimates are often different from the quantities of oil and natural gas that are ultimately recovered. In addition, reserve estimates are vulnerable to changes in wellhead prices of crude oil and natural gas. Such prices have been volatile in the past and can be expected to be volatile in the future. The significant estimates are based on current assumptions that may be materially effected by changes to future economic conditions such as the markets prices received for sales of volumes of oil and natural gas, interest rates, the market value of our 39 common stock and corresponding volatility and our ability to generate future taxable income. Future changes to these assumptions may affect these significant estimates materially in the near term. Oil and Natural Gas Properties We account for investments in natural gas and oil properties using the full-cost method of accounting. All costs directly associated with the acquisition, exploration and development of natural gas and oil properties are capitalized. These costs include lease acquisitions, seismic surveys, and drilling and completion equipment. We proportionally consolidate our interests in natural gas and oil properties. We capitalized compensation costs for employees working directly on exploration activities of $1.0 million, $1.4 million and $1.7 million in 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. We expense maintenance and repairs as they are incurred. We amortize natural gas and oil properties based on the unit-of-production method using estimates of proved reserve quantities. We do not amortize investments in unproved properties until proved reserves associated with the projects can be determined or until these investments are impaired. We periodically evaluate, on a property-by-property basis, unevaluated properties for impairment. If the results of an assessment indicate that the properties are impaired, we add the amount of impairment to the proved natural gas and oil property costs to be amortized. The amortizable base includes estimated future development costs and, where significant, dismantlement, restoration and abandonment costs, net of estimated salvage values. The depletion rate per Mcfe for 2002, 2003 and 2004 was $1.41, $1.55 and $1.86, respectively. We account for dispositions of natural gas and oil properties as adjustments to capitalized costs with no gain or loss recognized, unless such adjustments would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves. We have not had any transactions that significantly alter that relationship. The net capitalized costs of proved oil and natural gas properties are subject to a "ceiling test" which limits such costs to the estimated present value, discounted at a 10% interest rate, of future net revenues from proved reserves, based on current economic and operating conditions (the "Full Cost Ceiling"). If net capitalized costs exceed this limit, the excess is charged to operations through depreciation, depletion and amortization. In mid-March 2004, during the year-end close of our 2003 financial statements, it was determined that there was a computational error in the ceiling test calculation which overstated the tax basis used in the computation to derive our after-tax present value (discounted at 10%) of future net revenues from proved reserves. We further determined that this tax basis error was also present in each of our previous ceiling test computations dating back to 1997. This error only affected our after-tax computation, used in the ceiling test calculation and the unaudited supplemental oil and gas disclosure, and did not impact our: (1) pre-tax valuation of the present value (discounted at 10%) of future net revenues from proved reserves, (2) our proved reserve volumes, (3) our EBITDA or our future cash flows from operations, (4) our net deferred tax liability, (5) our estimated tax basis in oil and gas properties, or (6) our estimated tax net operating losses. After discovering this computational error, the ceiling tests for all quarters since 1997 were recomputed and it was determined that no write-down of our oil and gas assets was necessary in any of the years from 1997 to 2003. However, based upon the oil and natural gas prices in effect on March 31, 2003 and September 30, 2003, the unamortized cost of oil and natural gas properties exceeded the cost center ceiling. As permitted by full cost accounting rules, improvements in pricing and/or the addition of proved reserves subsequent to those dates sufficiently increased the present value of our oil and natural gas assets and removed the necessity to record a write-down in these periods. Using the prices in effect and estimated proved reserves existing on March 31, 2003 and September 30, 2003, the after-tax write-down would have been approximately $1.0 million, and $6.3 million, respectively, had we not taken into account these subsequent improvements. These improvements at September 30, 2003 included estimated proved reserves attributable to our Shady Side #1 well, which we have since sold in February 2005. Because of the volatility of oil and gas prices, no assurance can be given that we will not experience a write-down in future periods. In connection with our year-end 2004 ceiling test computation, a price sensitivity study also indicated that a 20 percent increase in commodity prices at December 31, 2004 would have increased the pre-tax present value of future net revenues ("NPV") by approximately $56.5 million. Conversely, a 20 percent decrease in commodity prices at December 31, 2004 would have reduced our NPV by approximately $56.5 million. This would have caused our unamortized cost of proved oil and gas properties to exceed the cost pool ceiling, resulting in an after-tax write-down of approximately $2.7 million. The aforementioned price sensitivity and NPV is as of December 31, 2004 and, accordingly, does not include any potential changes in reserves due to first quarter 2005 performance, such as commodity prices, reserve revisions and drilling results. The Full Cost Ceiling cushion at the end of 2004 of approximately $32.5 million was based upon average realized oil and 40 natural gas prices of $41.18 per Bbl and $5.68 per Mcf, respectively, or a volume weighted average price of $37.63 per BOE. This cushion, however, would have been zero on such date at an estimated volume weighted average price of $31.50 per BOE. A BOE means one barrel of oil equivalent, determined using the ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one Bbl of oil, condensate or natural gas liquids, which approximates the relative energy content of oil, condensate and natural gas liquids as compared to natural gas. Prices have historically been higher or substantially higher, more often for oil than natural gas on an energy equivalent basis, although there have been periods in which they have been lower or substantially lower. Under the full cost method of accounting, the depletion rate is the current period production as a percentage of the total proved reserves. Total proved reserves include both proved developed and proved undeveloped reserves. The depletion rate is applied to the net book value and estimated future development costs to calculate the depletion expense. We have a significant amount of proved undeveloped reserves, which are primarily oil reserves. We had 44.9 Bcfe and 72.5 Bcfe of proved undeveloped reserves, representing 64% and 66% of our total proved reserves at December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively. As of December 31, 2003 and 2004, a portion of these proved undeveloped reserves, or approximately 43.9 Bcfe and 45.7, respectively, are attributable to our Camp Hill properties that we acquired in 1994. See "Business and Properties - East Texas Area -- Camp Hill Project" for further discussion of the Camp Hill properties. The estimated future development costs to develop our proved undeveloped reserves on our Camp Hill properties are relatively low, on a per Mcfe basis, when compared to the estimated future development costs to develop our proved undeveloped reserves on our other oil and natural gas properties. Furthermore, the average depletable life of our Camp Hill properties is considerably longer, or approximately 15 years, when compared to the depletable life of our remaining oil and natural gas properties of approximately 2.25 years. Accordingly, the combination of a relatively low ratio of future development costs and a relatively long depletable life on our Camp Hill properties has resulted in a relatively low overall historical depletion rate and DD&A expense. This has resulted in a capitalized cost basis associated with producing properties being depleted over a longer period than the associated production and revenue stream. It has also resulted in the build-up of nondepleted capitalized costs associated with properties that have been completely depleted. We expect our relatively low historical depletion rate to continue until the high level of nonproducing reserves to total proved reserves is reduced and the life of our proved developed reserves is extended through development drilling and/or the significant addition of new proved producing reserves through acquisition or exploration. If our level of total proved reserves, finding cost and current prices were all to remain constant, this continued build-up of capitalized costs increases the probability of a ceiling test write-down. We depreciate other property and equipment using the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives ranging from five to 10 years. Oil and Natural Gas Reserve Estimates The reserve data included in this document are estimates prepared by Ryder Scott Company, DeGolyer and MacNaughton, and Fairchild & Wells, Inc., Independent Petroleum Engineers. Reserve engineering is a subjective process of estimating underground accumulations of hydrocarbons that cannot be measured in an exact manner. The process relies on judgment and the interpretation of available geologic, geophysical, engineering and production data. The extent, quality and reliability of this data can vary. The process also requires certain economic assumptions regarding drilling and operating expense, capital expenditures, taxes and availability of funds. The SEC mandates some of these assumptions such as oil and natural gas prices and the present value discount rate. Proved reserve estimates prepared by others may be substantially higher or lower than our estimates. Because these estimates depend on many assumptions, all of which may differ from actual results, reserve quantities actually recovered may be significantly different than estimated. Material revisions to reserve estimates may be made depending on the results of drilling, testing, and rates of production. You should not assume that the present value of future net cash flows is the current market value of our estimated proved reserves. In accordance with SEC requirements, we based the estimated discounted future net cash flows from proved reserves on prices and costs on the date of the estimate. Our rate of recording depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for proved properties is dependent on our estimate of proved reserves. If these reserve estimates decline, the rate at which we record these expenses will increase. A 10% increase or decrease in our proved reserves would have increased or decreased our depletion expense by 9.5% for the year ended December 31, 2004. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities 41 Upon entering into a derivative contract, we designate the derivative instruments as a hedge of the variability of cash flow to be received (cash flow hedge). Changes in the fair value of a cash flow hedge are recorded in other comprehensive income to the extent that the derivative is effective in offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged item. Any ineffectiveness in the relationship between the cash flow hedge and the hedged item is recognized currently in income. Gains and losses accumulated in other comprehensive income associated with the cash flow hedge are recognized in earnings as oil and natural gas revenues when the forecasted transaction occurs. All of our derivative instruments at December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 were designated as cash flow hedges. When hedge accounting is discontinued because it is probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur, the derivative will continue to be carried on the balance sheet at its fair value and gains and losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income will be recognized in earnings immediately. In all other situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued, the derivative will be carried at fair value on the balance sheet with future changes in its fair value recognized in future earnings. We typically use fixed rate swaps and costless collars to hedge our exposure to material changes in the price of natural gas and oil. We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as our risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated cash flow hedges to forecasted transactions. We also formally assess, both at the hedge's inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged transactions. For a discussion of the impact of changes in the prices of oil and gas on our hedging transactions, see "Volatility of Oil and Natural Gas Prices" below. Our Board of Directors sets all of our hedging policy, and reviews volumes, types of instruments and counterparties, on a quarterly basis. These policies are followed by management through the execution of trades by either the President or Chief Financial Officer after consultation and concurrence by the President, Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of the Board. The master contracts with the authorized counterparties identify the President and Chief Financial Officer as the only representatives authorized to execute trades. The Board of Directors also reviews the status and results of hedging activities quarterly. Income Taxes Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 ("SFAS No. 109"), "Accounting for Income Taxes," deferred income taxes are recognized at each year end for the future tax consequences of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts based on tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. We routinely assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets. We consider future taxable income in making such assessments. If we conclude that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized under accounting standards, it is reduced by a valuation allowance. However, despite our attempt to make an accurate estimate, the ultimate utilization of our deferred tax assets is highly dependent upon our actual production and the realization of taxable income in future periods. Contingencies Liabilities and other contingencies are recognized upon determination of an exposure, which when analyzed indicates that it is both probable that an asset has been impaired or that a liability has been incurred and that the amount of such loss is reasonably estimable. VOLATILITY OF OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRICES Our revenues, future rate of growth, results of operations, financial condition and ability to borrow funds or obtain additional capital, as well as the carrying value of our properties, are substantially dependent upon prevailing prices of oil and natural gas. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Risk Factors--Natural gas and oil prices are highly volatile, and lower prices will negatively affect our financial results." We periodically review the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties under the full cost accounting rules of the Commission. See "--Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates--Oil and Natural Gas Properties" and "--Risk Factors-- We may record ceiling limitation write-downs that would reduce our shareholders' equity." Total oil purchased and sold under swaps and collars during 2002, 2003 and 2004 were 131,300 Bbls, 193,600 Bbls and 121,700, respectively. Total natural gas purchased and sold under swaps and collars in 2002, 2003 and 2004 were 2,314,000 42 MMBtu, 2,739,000 MMBtu and 3,936,000 MMBtu, respectively. The net gains and (losses) realized by us under such hedging arrangements were $(0.9 million), $(1.8 million) and $1.0 million for 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively, and are included in oil and natural gas revenues. To mitigate some of our commodity price risk, we engage periodically in certain other limited hedging activities including price swaps, costless collars and, occasionally, put options, in order to establish some price floor protection. We record the costs and any benefits derived from these price floors as a reduction or increase, as applicable, in natural gas and oil sales revenue; these reductions and increases were not significant for any year presented in the financial information included in this report. The costs to purchase put options are amortized over the option period. We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes. As of December 31, 2004, $59,000, net of tax of $34,000, remained in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the valuation of our hedging positions. While the use of hedging arrangements limits the downside risk of adverse price movements, it may also limit our ability to benefit from increases in the prices of natural gas and oil. We enter into the majority of our hedging transactions with two counterparties and have a netting agreement in place with those counterparties. We do not obtain collateral to support the agreements but monitor the financial viability of counterparties and believe our credit risk is minimal on these transactions. Under these arrangements, payments are received or made based on the differential between a fixed and a variable product price. These agreements are settled in cash at expiration or exchanged for physical delivery contracts. In the event of nonperformance, we would be exposed again to price risk. We have some risk of financial loss because the price received for the product at the actual physical delivery point may differ from the prevailing price at the delivery point required for settlement of the hedging transaction. Moreover, our hedging arrangements generally do not apply to all of our production and thus provide only partial price protection against declines in commodity prices. We expect that the amount of our hedges will vary from time to time. Our gas derivative transactions are generally settled based upon the average of the reporting settlement prices on the NYMEX for the last three trading days of a particular contract month. Our oil derivative transactions are generally settled based on the average reporting settlement prices on the NYMEX for each trading day of a particular calendar month. For the month of December 2004, a $0.10 change in the price per Mcf of gas sold would have changed revenue by $71,000. A $0.70 change in the price per barrel of oil would have changed revenue by $16,000. The table below summarizes our total natural gas production volumes subject to derivative transactions during 2004 and the weighted average NYMEX reference price for those volumes.
NATURAL GAS SWAPS NATURAL GAS CAPS - --------------------- --------------------- Volumes MMBtu 180,000 Volumes MMBtu 3,756,000 Average price $/MMBtu $ 6.67 Average price $/MMBtu Floor $ 4.50 Ceiling $ 6.47
The table below summarizes our total crude oil production volumes subject to derivative transactions during 2004 and the weighted average NYMEX reference price for those volumes.
CRUDE OIL SWAPS CRUDE OIL CAPS - -------------------- -------------------- Volumes Bbls 91,200 Volumes Bbls 30,500 Average price $/Bbls $ 33.72 Average price $/Bbls Floor $ 42.83 Ceiling $ 51.84
At December 31, 2003 and 2004 we had the following outstanding hedge positions: 43
DECEMBER 31, 2003 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTRACT VOLUMES ---------------- AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE QUARTER BBLS MMBTU FIXED PRICE FLOOR PRICE CEILING PRICE ------- ------ ------- ----------- ----------- ------------- First Quarter 2004 27,000 $30.36 First Quarter 2004 180,000 6.67 First Quarter 2004 546,000 $4.10 $7.00 Second Quarter 2004 18,300 30.38 Second Quarter 2004 546,000 4.00 5.60 Third Quarter 2004 552,000 4.00 5.60 Fourth Quarter 2004 369,000 4.00 5.80
DECEMBER 31, 2004 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTRACT VOLUMES ---------------- AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE QUARTER BBLS MMBTU FIXED PRICE FLOOR PRICE CEILING PRICE ------- ------ ------- ----------- ----------- ------------- First Quarter 2005 27,000 $41.67 $50.50 First Quarter 2005 928,000 5.40 8.11 Second Quarter 2005 364,000 5.25 7.15 Second Quarter 2005 91,000 $6.03 Third Quarter 2005 368,000 5.25 7.40 Third Quarter 2005 92,000 6.03 Fourth Quarter 2005 276,000 5.25 7.92 Fourth Quarter 2005 92,000 6.03
In addition to the hedge positions above, during the second quarter of 2003, we acquired options to sell 6,000 MMBtu of natural gas per day for the period July 2003 through August 2003 (552,000 MMBtu) at $8.00 per MMBtu for approximately $119,000. We acquired these options to protect our cash position against potential margin calls on certain natural gas derivatives due to large increases in the price of natural gas. These options were classified as derivatives. As of December 31, 2003, these options have expired and a charge of $119,000 has been included in other income and expense for the year ended December 31, 2003. Since year-end 2004, we entered into costless collar arrangements covering 1,099,000 MMBtu of natural gas for April 2005 through December 2005 production comprised as follows: 455,000 MMbtu in the second quarter 2005 with average floor and ceiling prices of $6.10 and $7.50, respectively, 368,000 MMbtu in the third quarter 2005 with average floor and ceiling prices of $6.15 and $7.69, respectively, and 276,000 MMbtu in the fourth quarter 2005 with average floor and ceiling prices of $6.00 and $8.60, respectively. We also entered into swap arrangements covering 27,100 Bbls of crude oil for February 2005 and June 2005 production at an average fixed price of $50.19. RISK FACTORS NATURAL GAS AND OIL DRILLING IS A SPECULATIVE ACTIVITY AND INVOLVES NUMEROUS RISKS AND SUBSTANTIAL AND UNCERTAIN COSTS THAT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT US. Our success will be largely dependent upon the success of our drilling program. Drilling for natural gas and oil involves numerous risks, including the risk that no commercially productive natural gas or oil reservoirs will be discovered. The cost of drilling, completing and operating wells is substantial and uncertain, and drilling operations may be curtailed, delayed or canceled as a result of a variety of factors beyond our control, including: - unexpected or adverse drilling conditions; - elevated pressure or irregularities in geologic formations; - equipment failures or accidents; 44 - adverse weather conditions; - compliance with governmental requirements; and - shortages or delays in the availability of drilling rigs, crews and equipment. Because we identify the areas desirable for drilling from 3-D seismic data covering large areas, we may not seek to acquire an option or lease rights until after the seismic data is analyzed or until the drilling locations are also identified; in those cases, we may not be permitted to lease, drill or produce natural gas or oil from those locations. Even if drilled, our completed wells may not produce reserves of natural gas or oil that are economically viable or that meet our earlier estimates of economically recoverable reserves. Our overall drilling success rate or our drilling success rate for activity within a particular project area may decline. Unsuccessful drilling activities could result in a significant decline in our production and revenues and materially harm our operations and financial condition by reducing our available cash and resources. Because of the risks and uncertainties of our business, our future performance in exploration and drilling may not be comparable to our historical performance described in this Form 10-K. WE MAY NOT ADHERE TO OUR PROPOSED DRILLING SCHEDULE. Our final determination of whether to drill any scheduled or budgeted wells will be dependent on a number of factors, including: - the results of our exploration efforts and the acquisition, review and analysis of the seismic data; - the availability of sufficient capital resources to us and the other participants for the drilling of the prospects; - the approval of the prospects by the other participants after additional data has been compiled; - economic and industry conditions at the time of drilling, including prevailing and anticipated prices for natural gas and oil and the availability and prices of drilling rigs and crews; and - the availability of leases and permits on reasonable terms for the prospects. Although we have identified or budgeted for numerous drilling prospects, we may not be able to lease or drill those prospects within our expected time frame or at all. Wells that are currently part of our capital budget may be based on statistical results of drilling activities in other 3-D project areas that we believe are geologically similar rather than on analysis of seismic or other data in the prospect area, in which case actual drilling and results are likely to vary, possibly materially, from those statistical results. In addition, our drilling schedule may vary from our expectations because of future uncertainties. OUR RESERVE DATA AND ESTIMATED DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS ARE ESTIMATES BASED ON ASSUMPTIONS THAT MAY BE INACCURATE AND ARE BASED ON EXISTING ECONOMIC AND OPERATING CONDITIONS THAT MAY CHANGE IN THE FUTURE. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating natural gas and oil reserves and their estimated value, including many factors beyond the control of the producer. The reserve data set forth in this Form 10-K represents only estimates. Reservoir engineering is a subjective and inexact process of estimating underground accumulations of natural gas and oil that cannot be measured in an exact manner. The reserve data included in or filed as an exhibit to this Form 10-K represents estimates that depend on a number of factors and assumptions that may vary considerably from actual results, including: - historical production from the area compared with production from other areas; - the assumed effects of regulations by governmental agencies; - assumptions concerning future natural gas and oil prices; future operating costs; 45 - severance and excise taxes; - development costs; and - workover and remedial costs. For these reasons, estimates of the economically recoverable quantities of natural gas and oil attributable to any particular group of properties, classifications of those reserves based on risk of recovery and estimates of the future net cash flows expected from them prepared by different engineers or by the same engineers but at different times may vary substantially. Accordingly, reserve estimates may be subject to upward or downward adjustment, and actual production, revenue and expenditures with respect to our reserves likely will vary, possibly materially, from estimates. Additionally, there recently has been increased debate and disagreement over the classification of reserves, with particular focus on proved undeveloped reserves. Changes in interpretations as to classification standards, or disagreements with our interpretations, could cause us to write down these reserves. As of December 31, 2004, approximately 83% of our proved reserves were proved undeveloped and proved nonproducing. Moreover, some of the producing wells included in our reserve reports as of December 31, 2004 had produced for a relatively short period of time as of that date. Because most of our reserve estimates are calculated using volumetric analysis, those estimates are less reliable than estimates based on a lengthy production history. Volumetric analysis involves estimating the volume of a reservoir based on the net feet of pay of the structure and an estimation of the area covered by the structure based on seismic analysis. In addition, realization or recognition of our proved undeveloped reserves will depend on our development schedule and plans. Lack of certainty with respect to development plans for proved undeveloped reserves could cause the discontinuation of the classification of these reserves as proved. We have from time to time chosen to delay development of our proved undeveloped reserves in the Camp Hill Field in East Texas in favor of pursuing shorter-term exploration projects with higher potential rates of return, adding to our lease position in this field and further evaluating additional economic enhancements for this field's development. The discounted future net cash flows included in this Form 10-K are not necessarily the same as the current market value of our estimated natural gas and oil reserves. As required by the Commission, the estimated discounted future net cash flows from proved reserves are based on prices and costs as of the date of the estimate. Actual future net cash flows also will be affected by factors such as: - the actual prices we receive for natural gas and oil; - our actual operating costs in producing natural gas and oil; - the amount and timing of actual production; - supply and demand for natural gas and oil; - increases or decreases in consumption of natural gas and oil; and - changes in governmental regulations or taxation. In addition, the 10% discount factor we use when calculating discounted future net cash flows for reporting requirements in compliance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 69 may not be the most appropriate discount factor based on interest rates in effect from time to time and risks associated with us or the natural gas and oil industry in general. WE DEPEND ON SUCCESSFUL EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITIONS TO MAINTAIN RESERVES AND REVENUE IN THE FUTURE. In general, the volume of production from natural gas and oil properties declines as reserves are depleted, with the rate of decline depending on reservoir characteristics. Except to the extent we conduct successful exploration and development activities or acquire properties containing proved reserves, or both, our proved reserves will decline as reserves are produced. Our future natural gas and oil production is, therefore, highly dependent on our level of success in finding or acquiring additional reserves. The business of exploring for, developing or acquiring reserves is capital intensive. Recovery of our reserves, particularly undeveloped reserves, will require significant additional capital expenditures and successful drilling operations. To the extent cash flow from operations is reduced and external sources of capital become limited or unavailable, our ability to make the necessary capital investment to maintain 46 or expand our asset base of natural gas and oil reserves would be impaired. In addition, we are dependent on finding partners for our exploratory activity. To the extent that others in the industry do not have the financial resources or choose not to participate in our exploration activities, we will be adversely affected. NATURAL GAS AND OIL PRICES ARE HIGHLY VOLATILE, AND LOWER PRICES WILL NEGATIVELY AFFECT OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS. Our revenue, profitability, cash flow, future growth and ability to borrow funds or obtain additional capital, as well as the carrying value of our properties, are substantially dependent on prevailing prices of natural gas and oil. Historically, the markets for natural gas and oil prices have been volatile, and those markets are likely to continue to be volatile in the future. It is impossible to predict future natural gas and oil price movements with certainty. Prices for natural gas and oil are subject to wide fluctuation in response to relatively minor changes in the supply of and demand for natural gas and oil, market uncertainty and a variety of additional factors beyond our control. These factors include: - the level of consumer product demand; - overall economic conditions; - weather conditions; - domestic and foreign governmental relations; - the price and availability of alternative fuels; - political conditions; - the level and price of foreign imports of oil and liquefied natural gas; and - the ability of the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree upon and maintain oil price controls. Declines in natural gas and oil prices may materially adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity and ability to finance planned capital expenditures and results of operations. WE FACE STRONG COMPETITION FROM OTHER NATURAL GAS AND OIL COMPANIES. We encounter competition from other natural gas and oil companies in all areas of our operations, including the acquisition of exploratory prospects and proven properties. Our competitors include major integrated natural gas and oil companies and numerous independent natural gas and oil companies, individuals and drilling and income programs. Many of our competitors are large, well-established companies that have been engaged in the natural gas and oil business much longer than we have and possess substantially larger operating staffs and greater capital resources than we do. These companies may be able to pay more for exploratory projects and productive natural gas and oil properties and may be able to define, evaluate, bid for and purchase a greater number of properties and prospects than our financial or human resources permit. In addition, these companies may be able to expend greater resources on the existing and changing technologies that we believe are and will be increasingly important to attaining success in the industry. We may not be able to conduct our operations, evaluate and select suitable properties and consummate transactions successfully in this highly competitive environment. WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO KEEP PACE WITH TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN OUR INDUSTRY. The natural gas and oil industry is characterized by rapid and significant technological advancements and introductions of new products and services using new technologies. As others use or develop new technologies, we may be placed at a competitive disadvantage, and competitive pressures may force us to implement those new technologies at substantial cost. In addition, other natural gas and oil companies may have greater financial, technical and personnel resources that allow them to enjoy technological advantages and may in the future allow them to implement new technologies before we can. We may not be able to respond to these competitive pressures and implement new technologies on a timely basis or at an acceptable cost. If one or more of the technologies we use now or in the future were to become obsolete or if we are unable to use the most advanced commercially available technology, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. 47 WE ARE SUBJECT TO VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS. Natural gas and oil operations are subject to various federal, state and local government regulations that may change from time to time. Matters subject to regulation include discharge permits for drilling operations, plug and abandonment bonds, reports concerning operations, the spacing of wells, unitization and pooling of properties and taxation. From time to time, regulatory agencies have imposed price controls and limitations on production by restricting the rate of flow of natural gas and oil wells below actual production capacity in order to conserve supplies of natural gas and oil. Other federal, state and local laws and regulations relating primarily to the protection of human health and the environment apply to the development, production, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of natural gas and oil, by-products thereof and other substances and materials produced or used in connection with natural gas and oil operations. In addition, we may be liable for environmental damages caused by previous owners of property we purchase or lease. As a result, we may incur substantial liabilities to third parties or governmental entities and may be required to incur substantial remediation costs. Further, we or our affiliates hold certain mineral leases in the State of Montana that require coalbed methane drilling permits, the issuance of which has been challenged in pending litigation. We may not be able to obtain new permits in an optimal time period or at all. We also are subject to changing and extensive tax laws, the effects of which cannot be predicted. Compliance with existing, new or modified laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. WE ARE SUBJECT TO VARIOUS OPERATING AND OTHER CASUALTY RISKS THAT COULD RESULT IN LIABILITY EXPOSURE OR THE LOSS OF PRODUCTION AND REVENUES. The natural gas and oil business involves operating hazards such as: - well blowouts; - mechanical failures; - explosions; - uncontrollable flows of oil, natural gas or well fluids; - fires; - geologic formations with abnormal pressures; - pipeline ruptures or spills; - releases of toxic gases; and - other environmental hazards and risks. Any of these hazards and risks can result in the loss of hydrocarbons, environmental pollution, personal injury claims and other damage to our properties and the property of others. WE MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH INSURANCE TO COVER ALL OF THE RISKS WE FACE. In accordance with customary industry practices, we maintain insurance coverage against some, but not all, potential losses in order to protect against the risks we face. We do not carry business interruption insurance. We may elect not to carry insurance if our management believes that the cost of available insurance is excessive relative to the risks presented. In addition, we cannot insure fully against pollution and environmental risks. The occurrence of an event not fully covered by insurance could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. WE CANNOT CONTROL THE ACTIVITIES ON PROPERTIES WE DO NOT OPERATE AND ARE UNABLE TO ENSURE THEIR PROPER OPERATION AND PROFITABILITY. We do not operate all of the properties in which we have an interest. As a result, we have limited ability to exercise influence over, and control the risks associated with, operations of these properties. The failure of an operator of our wells to adequately perform operations, an operator's breach of the applicable agreements or an operator's failure to act in ways that are in our best interests could 48 reduce our production and revenues. The success and timing of our drilling and development activities on properties operated by others therefore depend upon a number of factors outside of our control, including the operator's - timing and amount of capital expenditures; - expertise and financial resources; - inclusion of other participants in drilling wells; and - use of technology. THE MARKETABILITY OF OUR NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION DEPENDS ON FACILITIES THAT WE TYPICALLY DO NOT OWN OR CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CURTAILMENT OF PRODUCTION AND REVENUES. The marketability of our production depends in part upon the availability, proximity and capacity of natural gas gathering systems, pipelines and processing facilities. We generally deliver natural gas through gas gathering systems and gas pipelines that we do not own under interruptible or short-term transportation agreements. Under the interruptible transportation agreements, the transportation of our gas may be interrupted due to capacity constraints on the applicable system, for maintenance or repair of the system, or for other reasons as dictated by the particular agreements. Our ability to produce and market natural gas on a commercial basis could be harmed by any significant change in the cost or availability of such markets, systems or pipelines. OUR FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MAY YIELD REVENUES OR PRODUCTION THAT VARIES SIGNIFICANTLY FROM OUR PROJECTIONS. In acquiring producing properties, we assess the recoverable reserves, future natural gas and oil prices, operating costs, potential liabilities and other factors relating to the properties. Our assessments are necessarily inexact and their accuracy is inherently uncertain. Our review of a subject property in connection with our acquisition assessment will not reveal all existing or potential problems or permit us to become sufficiently familiar with the property to assess fully its deficiencies and capabilities. We may not inspect every well, and we may not be able to observe structural and environmental problems even when we do inspect a well. If problems are identified, the seller may be unwilling or unable to provide effective contractual protection against all or part of those problems. Any acquisition of property interests may not be economically successful, and unsuccessful acquisitions may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and future results of operations. OUR BUSINESS MAY SUFFER IF WE LOSE KEY PERSONNEL. We depend to a large extent on the services of certain key management personnel, including our executive officers and other key employees, the loss of any of whom could have a material adverse effect on our operations. We have entered into employment agreements with each of S.P. Johnson IV, our President and Chief Executive Officer, Paul F. Boling, our Chief Financial Officer, Gregory E. Evans, our Vice President of Exploration, Kendall A. Trahan, our Vice President of Land, and J. Bradley Fisher, our Vice President of Operations. We do not maintain key-man life insurance with respect to any of our employees. Our success will be dependent on our ability to continue to employ and retain skilled technical personnel. WE MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN ACHIEVING AND MANAGING FUTURE GROWTH. We have experienced growth in the past primarily through the expansion of our drilling program. Future growth may place strains on our resources and cause us to rely more on project partners and independent contractors, possibly negatively affecting our financial condition and results of operations. Our ability to grow will depend on a number of factors, including: - our ability to obtain leases or options on properties, including those for which we have 3-D seismic data; - our ability to acquire additional 3-D seismic data; - our ability to identify and acquire new exploratory prospects; - our ability to develop existing prospects; - our ability to continue to retain and attract skilled personnel; 49 - our ability to maintain or enter into new relationships with project partners and independent contractors; - the results of our drilling program; - hydrocarbon prices; and - our access to capital. We may not be successful in upgrading our technical, operations and administrative resources or in increasing our ability to internally provide certain of the services currently provided by outside sources, and we may not be able to maintain or enter into new relationships with project partners and independent contractors. Our inability to achieve or manage growth may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. WE MAY CONTINUE TO HEDGE THE PRICE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR PRODUCTION. OUR HEDGE TRANSACTIONS MAY RESULT IN OUR MAKING CASH PAYMENTS OR PREVENT US FROM BENEFITING TO THE FULLEST EXTENT POSSIBLE FROM INCREASES IN PRICES FOR NATURAL GAS AND OIL. Because natural gas and oil prices are unstable, we periodically enter into price-risk-management transactions such as swaps, collars, futures and options to reduce our exposure to price declines associated with a portion of our natural gas and oil production and thereby to achieve a more predictable cash flow. The use of these arrangements limits our ability to benefit from increases in the prices of natural gas and oil. Our hedging arrangements may apply to only a portion of our production, thereby providing only partial protection against declines in natural gas and oil prices. These arrangements may expose us to the risk of financial loss in certain circumstances, including instances in which production is less than expected, our customers fail to purchase contracted quantities of natural gas and oil or a sudden, unexpected event materially impacts natural gas or oil prices. WE HAVE SUBSTANTIAL CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS THAT, IF NOT MET, MAY HINDER OPERATIONS. We have experienced and expect to continue to experience substantial capital needs as a result of our active exploration, development and acquisition programs. We expect that additional external financing will be required in the future to fund our growth. We may not be able to obtain additional financing, and financing under existing or new credit facilities may not be available in the future. Without additional capital resources, we may be forced to limit or defer our planned natural gas and oil exploration and development program and thereby adversely affect the recoverability and ultimate value of our natural gas and oil properties, in turn negatively affecting our business, financial condition and results of operations. OUR CREDIT FACILITY CONTAINS OPERATING RESTRICTIONS AND FINANCIAL COVENANTS, AND WE MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY OBTAINING ADDITIONAL CREDIT. Over the past few years, increases in commodity prices and proved reserve amounts and the resulting increase in our estimated discounted future net revenue have allowed us to increase our available borrowing amounts. In the future, commodity prices may decline, we may increase our borrowings or our borrowing base may be adjusted downward, thereby reducing our borrowing capacity. Our credit facility is secured by a pledge of substantially all of our producing natural gas and oil properties assets, is guaranteed by our subsidiary and contains covenants that limit additional borrowings, dividends to nonpreferred shareholders, the incurrence of liens, investments, sales or pledges of assets, changes in control, repurchases or redemptions for cash of our common or preferred stock, speculative commodity transactions and other matters. The credit facility also requires that specified financial ratios be maintained. We may not be able to refinance our debt or obtain additional financing, particularly in view of our credit facility restrictions on our ability to incur additional debt and the fact that substantially all of our assets are currently pledged to secure obligations under the credit facility. The restrictions of our credit facility and our difficulty in obtaining additional debt financing may have adverse consequences on our operations and financial results including: - our ability to obtain financing for working capital, capital expenditures, our drilling program, purchases of new technology or other purposes may be impaired; - the covenants in our credit facility that limit our ability to borrow additional funds and dispose of assets may affect our flexibility in planning for, and reacting to, changes in business conditions; - because our indebtedness is subject to variable interest rates, we are vulnerable to increases in interest rates; - any additional financing we obtain may be on unfavorable terms; 50 - we may be required to use a substantial portion of our cash flow to make debt service payments, which will reduce the funds that would otherwise be available for operations and future business opportunities; - a substantial decrease in our operating cash flow or an increase in our expenses could make it difficult for us to meet debt service requirements and could require us to modify our operations, including by curtailing portions of our drilling program, selling assets, reducing our capital expenditures, refinancing all or a portion of our existing debt or obtaining additional financing; and - we may become more vulnerable to downturns in our business or the economy generally. We may incur additional debt in order to fund our exploration and development activities. A higher level of indebtedness increases the risk that we may default on our debt obligations. Our ability to meet our debt obligations and reduce our level of indebtedness depends on future performance. General economic conditions, natural gas and oil prices and financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, affect our operations and our future performance. Our senior subordinated notes and senior subordinated secured notes contain restrictive covenants similar to those under our credit facility. In addition, under the terms of our credit facility, our borrowing base is subject to redeterminations at least semiannually based in part on prevailing natural gas and oil prices. In the event the amount outstanding exceeds the redetermined borrowing base, we could be forced to repay a portion of our borrowings. We may not have sufficient funds to make any required repayment. If we do not have sufficient funds and are otherwise unable to negotiate renewals of our borrowings or arrange new financing, we may have to sell a portion of our assets. WE MAY RECORD CEILING LIMITATION WRITE-DOWNS THAT WOULD REDUCE OUR SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY. We use the full-cost method of accounting for investments in natural gas and oil properties. Accordingly, we capitalize all the direct costs of acquiring, exploring for and developing natural gas and oil properties. Under the full-cost accounting rules, the net capitalized cost of natural gas and oil properties may not exceed a "ceiling limit" that is based upon the present value of estimated future net revenues from proved reserves, discounted at 10%, plus the lower of the cost or the fair market value of unproved properties. If net capitalized costs of natural gas and oil properties exceed the ceiling limit, we must charge the amount of the excess to operations through depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. This charge is called a "ceiling limitation write-down." This charge does not impact cash flow from operating activities but does reduce our shareholders' equity. The risk that we will be required to write down the carrying value of our natural gas and oil properties increases when natural gas and oil prices are low or volatile. In addition, write-downs would occur if we were to experience sufficient downward adjustments to our estimated proved reserves or the present value of estimated future net revenues, as further discussed in "Risk Factors--Our reserve data and estimated discount future net cash flows are estimates based upon assumptions that may be inaccurate and are based on existing economic and operating conditions that may change in the future." Once incurred, a write-down of natural gas and oil properties is not reversible at a later date. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates" for additional information on these matters. ITEM 7A. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK COMMODITY RISK. Our major market risk exposure is the commodity pricing applicable to our oil and natural gas production. Realized commodity prices received for such production are primarily driven by the prevailing worldwide price for oil and spot prices applicable to natural gas. The effects of such pricing volatility have been discussed above, and such volatility is expected to continue. A 10% fluctuation in the price received for oil and gas production would have an approximate $5.1 million impact on our annual revenues and operating income. To mitigate some of this risk, we engage periodically in certain limited hedging activities, including price swaps, costless collars and, occasionally, put options, in order to establish some price floor protection. Costs and any benefits derived from these price floors are accordingly recorded as a reduction or increase, as applicable, in oil and gas sales revenue and were not significant for any year presented. The costs to purchase put options are amortized over the option period. We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes. Income and (losses) realized by us related to these instruments were $(0.9 million), $(1.8 million), and $(1.0 million) or $(0.12), $(0.46) and $(0.21) per MMBtu for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. INTEREST RATE RISK. Our exposure to changes in interest rates results from our floating rate debt. In regards to our Credit Facility, the result of a 10% fluctuation in short-term interest rates would have impacted 2004 cash flow by approximately $0.2 million. 51 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS & DEBT MATURITIES. Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank borrowing, Senior Secured Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the highly liquid nature of these short-term instruments. The fair values of the bank and vendor borrowings approximate the carrying amounts as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and were determined based upon interest rates currently available to us for borrowings with similar terms. Maturities of the debt are $0.1 million in 2005, $0.0 million in 2006, $18.0 million in 2007 and the balance in 2008. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The response to this item is included elsewhere in this report. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES In accordance with Exchange Act 13a-15 and 15d-15, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, except as provided below, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2004 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. During the course of conducting the December 31, 2004 audit of the consolidated financial statements, several accounting adjustments were identified that individually and in the aggregate were not material. However, these accounting adjustments are an indication of significant deficiencies in our internal control that, upon complete assessment by management on or before May 2, 2005, may become a material weakness. In addition, as a result of our ongoing evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, and in preparation for management's assessment, additional problems may be identified that result in our disclosure controls and procedures not being effective at December 31, 2004 for other reasons. There has been no material change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended December 31, 2004 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We are relying on the exemption provided in the Order of the SEC in Release No. 34-50754 (the "Order"). Accordingly, we have not included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K either "Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting," required by Item 308(a) of Regulation S-K, or the related "Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm," required by Item 308(b) of Regulation 8-K. We will file both of these reports pursuant to an amendment to our Form 10-K on or before May 2, 2005, in accordance with the Order. ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION None. PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to information under the caption "Proposal 1-Election of Directors" and to the information under the caption "Section 16(a) Reporting Delinquencies" in our definitive Proxy Statement (the "2005 Proxy Statement") for our 2005 annual meeting of shareholders. The 2005 Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") not later than 120 days subsequent to December 31, 2004. Pursuant to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K, the information required by this item with respect to our executive officers is set forth in Part I of this report. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Salaries Effective April 1, 2005, current annual salaries for Mr. Johnson, Mr. Boling, Mr. Fisher and Mr. Trahan are $283,500, $173,250, $226,800 and $173,845, respectively. Other The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the 2005 Proxy Statement, which will be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days subsequent to December 31, 2004. 52 ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the 2005 Proxy Statement, which will be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days subsequent to December 31, 2004. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the 2005 Proxy Statement, which will be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days subsequent to December 31, 2004. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the 2005 Proxy Statement, which will be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days subsequent to December 31, 2004. PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (A)(1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The response to this item is submitted in a separate section of this report. (A)(2) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES All schedules and other statements for which provision is made in the applicable regulations of the Commission have been omitted because they are not required under the relevant instructions or are inapplicable. 53 (A)(3) EXHIBITS EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION - ------- ----------- +2.1 -- Combination Agreement by and among the Company, Carrizo Production, Inc., Encinitas Partners Ltd., La Rosa Partners Ltd., Carrizo Partners Ltd., Paul B. Loyd, Jr., Steven A. Webster, S.P. Johnson IV, Douglas A.P. Hamilton and Frank A. Wojtek dated as of June 6, 1998 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-29187)). +3.1 -- Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998). +3.2 -- Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, as amended by Amendment No. 1 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A (Registration No. 000-22915), Amendment No. 2 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999) and Amendment No. 3 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.1 -- Amendment No. 1 to the Letter Agreement Regarding Participation in the Company's 2001 Seismic and Acreage Program, dated June 1, 2001 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001). +10.2 -- Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of the Company effective as of February 17, 2000 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000). +10.3 -- Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of the Company (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002). +10.4 -- Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of the Company (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002). +10.5 -- Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of the Company (Incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to the Company's Proxy Statement dated April 21, 2003). +10.6 -- Amendment No. 4 to the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix B to the Company's Proxy Statement dated April 26, 2004). +10.7 -- Employment Agreement between the Company and S.P. Johnson IV (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-29187)). +10.8 -- Employment Agreement between the Company and Kendall A. Trahan (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-29187)). +10.9 -- Employment Agreement between the Company and J. Bradley Fisher (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-2 (Registration No. 333-111475)). +10.10 -- Employment Agreement between the Company and Paul F. Boling (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-2 (Registration No. 333-111475)). +10.11 -- Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and each of its directors and executive officers (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998). +10.12 -- S Corporation Tax Allocation, Payment and Indemnification Agreement among the Company and Messrs. Loyd, Webster, Johnson, Hamilton and Wojtek (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-29187)). +10.13 -- S Corporation Tax Allocation, Payment and Indemnification Agreement among Carrizo Production, Inc. and Messrs. Loyd, Webster, Johnson, Hamilton and Wojtek (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-29187)). +10.14 -- Form of Amendment to Executive Officer Employment Agreement. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
54 99.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 8, 1998). +10.15 -- Securities Purchase Agreement dated December 15, 1999 among the Company, CB Capital Investors, L.P., Mellon Ventures, L.P., Paul B. Loyd Jr., Douglas A. P. Hamilton and Steven A. Webster (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999). +10.16 -- First Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of June 7, 2004 among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., Steelhead Investments Ltd., Douglas A.P. Hamilton, Paul B. Loyd, Jr., Steven A. Webster and Mellon Ventures, L.P. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2004). +10.17 -- Form of Amended and Restated 9% Senior Subordinated Note due 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2004). +10.18 -- Second Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of October 29, 2004 among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. and the Investors named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). +10.19 -- Shareholders Agreement dated December 15, 1999 among the Company, CB Capital Investors, L.P., Mellon Ventures, L.P., Paul B. Loyd Jr., Douglas A. P. Hamilton, Steven A. Webster, S.P. Johnson IV, Frank A. Wojtek and DAPHAM Partnership, L.P. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999). +10.20 -- First Amendment to Shareholders Agreement dated as of December 15, 1999 by and among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc, J.P. Morgan Partners (23A SBIC), LLC, Mellon Ventures, L.P., S.P. Johnson IV, Frank A. Wojtek, Steven A. Webster, Douglas A.P. Hamilton, Paul B. Loyd, Jr. and DAPHAM Partnership, L.P. dated April 21, 2004 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 32 to the Schedule 13D/A filed by Paul B. Loyd, Jr. on May 27, 2004). +10.21 -- Second Amendment to Shareholders Agreement dated as of December 15, 1999 by and among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., J.P. Morgan Partners (23A SBIC), LLC, Mellon Ventures, L.P., S.P. Johnson IV, Frank A. Wojtek and Steven A. Webster dated June 7, 2004 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2004). +10.22 -- Registration Rights Agreement dated December 15, 1999 among the Company, CB Capital Investors, L.P. and Mellon Ventures, L.P. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8- K dated December 15, 1999). +10.23 -- Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement dated December 15, 1999 among the Company, Paul B. Loyd Jr., Douglas A. P. Hamilton, Steven A. Webster, S.P. Johnson IV, Frank A. Wojtek and DAPHAM Partnership, L.P. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999). +10.24 -- Form of Amendment to Executive Officer Employment Agreement (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.7 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999). +10.25 -- Form of Amendment to Director Indemnification Agreement (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.8 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999). +10.26 -- Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Rocky Mountain Gas, Inc. and CCBM, Inc., dated June 29, 2001 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001). +10.27 -- Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 20, 2002 among the Company, Mellon Ventures, L.P. and Steven A. Webster (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.28 -- Warrant Agreement dated February 20, 2002 among the Company, Mellon Ventures, L.P. and Steven A. Webster (including Warrant Certificate) (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.29 -- Registration Rights Agreement dated February 20, 2002 among the Company, Mellon Ventures, L.P. and Steven A. Webster (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.30 -- Form of Amendment to Executive Officer Employment Agreement (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.7 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.31 -- Form of Amendment to Director Indemnification Agreement (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.8 to
55 the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.32 -- Contribution and Subscription Agreement dated June 23, 2003 by and among Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc., CCBM, Inc., Rocky Mountain Gas, Inc. and the CSFB Parties listed therein (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.33 -- Transition Services Agreement dated June 23, 2003 by and between the Company and Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.34 -- Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 30, 2004 by and among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., CCBM, Inc., Hibernia National Bank, as Agent, Union Bank of California, N.A., as co-agent, and Hibernia National Bank and Union Bank of California, N.A., as lenders (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 6, 2004). +10.35 -- First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of October 29, 2004 among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., CCBM, Inc., Hibernia National Bank and Union Bank of California, N.A. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). +10.36 -- Commercial Guaranty made and entered into as of September 30, 2004 by CCBM, Inc. in favor of Hibernia National Bank, as agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 6, 2004). +10.37 -- Amended and Restated Stock Pledge and Security Agreement dated and effective as of September 30, 2004 by Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. in favor of Hibernia National Bank, as agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 6, 2004). +10.38 -- Note Purchase Agreement dated as of October 29, 2004 among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., the Purchasers named therein and PCRL Investments L.P., as collateral agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). +10.39 -- Form of 10% Senior Subordinated Secured Note due 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). +10.40 -- Stock Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of October 29, 2004 by Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. in favor of PCRL Investments L.P., as collateral agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). +10.41 -- Commercial Guaranty dated as of October 29, 2004 by CCBM, Inc. in favor of PCRL Investments L.P., guarantying the indebtedness of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). +10.42 -- Registration Rights Agreement dated as of October 29, 2004 among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. and the Investors named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). 10.43 -- Form of Stock Option Award Agreement. +10.44 -- Employment Agreement between the Company and Gregory E. Evans dated, March 21, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 22, 2005). 10.45 -- Director Compensation. 10.46 -- Base Salaries and 2004 Annual Bonuses for certain Executive Officers. 21.1 -- Subsidiaries of the Company. 23.1 -- Consent of Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. 23.2 -- Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. 23.3 -- Consent of Ryder Scott Company Petroleum Engineers. 23.4 -- Consent of Fairchild & Wells, Inc. 23.5 -- Consent of DeGolyer and MacNaughton. 31.1 -- CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2 -- CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
56 32.1 -- CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.2 -- CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 99.1 -- Summary of Reserve Report of Ryder Scott Company Petroleum Engineers as of December 31, 2004. 99.2 -- Summary of Reserve Report of Fairchild & Wells, Inc. as of December 31, 2004. 99.3 -- Summary of Reserve Report of DeGolyer and MacNaughton as of December 31, 2004.
- ---------- + Incorporated by reference as indicated. 57 CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE ---- Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. -- Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms F-2 Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31, 2003 and 2004 F-4 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 F-5 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 F-6 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 F-8 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-9
F-1 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM The Board of Directors and Stockholders Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. as of December 31, 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. The consolidated financial statements of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. as of December 31, 2001 and for the year then ended, were audited by other auditors who have ceased operations and whose report dated March 20, 2002, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. at December 31, 2003, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2003, the Company changed its method of accounting for asset retirement obligations. (Ernst & Young LLP) Houston, Texas March 25, 2004 F-2 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. as of December 31, 2004 and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. at December 31, 2004, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. PANNELL KERR FORSTER OF TEXAS, P.C. Houston, Texas March 15, 2005 F-3 CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, ------------------- 2003 2004 -------- -------- (In thousands) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,322 $ 5,668 Accounts receivable, trade (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of none and $325 at December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively) 8,970 12,738 Advances to operators 1,877 1,614 Other current assets 156 1,614 -------- -------- Total current assets 14,325 21,634 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net-full-cost method of accounting for oil and natural gas properties (including unevaluated costs of properties of $32,978 and $45,067 at December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively) 135,273 205,482 Investment in Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. 6,637 5,229 Deferred financing costs, net 479 1,633 Other assets 89 57 -------- -------- $156,803 $234,035 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable, trade $ 19,515 $ 21,358 Accrued liabilities 1,057 7,516 Advances for joint operations 3,430 1,808 Current maturities of long-term debt 1,037 90 Current maturities of seismic obligation payable 1,103 -- -------- -------- Total current liabilities 26,142 30,772 LONG-TERM DEBT 34,113 62,884 ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION 883 1,407 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 12,479 18,113 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10) CONVERTIBLE PARTICIPATING PREFERRED STOCK (10,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized, of which 150,000 are shares designated as convertible participating shares, with 71,987 and zero convertible participating shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively) (Note 9) 7,114 -- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Warrants (3,262,821 and 334,210 outstanding at December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively) 780 80 Common stock, par value $.01 (40,000,000 shares authorized with 14,591,348 and 22,161,457 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively) 146 221 Additional paid in capital 65,103 99,766 Retained earnings 10,229 20,733 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (186) 59 -------- -------- Total shareholders' equity 76,072 120,859 -------- -------- $156,803 $234,035 ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-4 CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 ----------- ----------- ----------- (In thousands except for per share amounts) OIL AND NATURAL GAS REVENUES $ 26,802 $ 38,508 $ 51,374 COSTS AND EXPENSES: Oil and natural gas operating expenses (exclusive of depletion, depreciation and amortization, shown separately below) 4,908 6,724 8,392 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 10,574 11,868 15,464 General and administrative 4,133 5,639 7,191 Accretion expenses related to asset retirement obligation -- 41 23 Stock option compensation (benefit) (84) 313 1,064 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total costs and expenses 19,531 24,585 32,134 ----------- ----------- ----------- OPERATING INCOME 7,271 13,923 19,240 OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES: Equity in loss of Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. -- (830) (1,399) Other income and expenses 274 29 506 Interest income 55 58 75 Interest expense (846) (617) (2,553) Interest expense, related parties (2,255) (2,379) (1,082) Capitalized interest 3,100 2,919 2,938 ----------- ----------- ----------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 7,599 13,103 17,725 INCOME TAXES (Note 6) 2,809 5,063 6,871 ----------- ----------- ----------- INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 4,790 8,040 10,854 DIVIDENDS AND ACCRETION ON PREFERRED STOCK 588 741 350 ----------- ----------- ----------- INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 4,202 7,299 10,504 CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE, NET OF INCOME TAXES -- (128) -- ----------- ----------- ----------- NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ 4,202 $ 7,171 $ 10,504 =========== =========== =========== BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE $ 0.30 $ 0.51 $ 0.53 CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE, NET OF INCOME TAXES -- (0.01) -- ----------- ----------- ----------- BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $ 0.30 $ 0.50 $ 0.53 =========== =========== =========== DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE $ 0.26 $ 0.44 $ 0.48 CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE, NET OF INCOME TAXES -- (0.01) -- ----------- ----------- ----------- DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $ 0.26 $ 0.43 $ 0.48 =========== =========== =========== WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: BASIC 14,158,438 14,311,820 19,958,452 =========== =========== =========== DILUTED 16,148,443 16,744,296 21,818,065 =========== =========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-5 CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
WARRANTS COMMON STOCK ------------------- ------------------- NUMBER AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT ---------- ------ ---------- ------ BALANCE, January 1, 2002 3,010,189 $ 765 14,064,077 $141 Net income -- -- -- -- Net change in fair value of hedging instruments -- -- -- -- ---------- ----- ---------- ---- Comprehensive income Warrants issued 252,632 15 -- -- Common stock issued -- -- 113,306 1 Dividends and accretion of discount on preferred stock -- -- -- -- ---------- ----- ---------- ---- BALANCE, December 31, 2002 3,262,821 780 14,177,383 142 ---------- ----- ---------- ---- Net income -- -- -- -- Net charge in fair value of hedging instruments -- -- -- -- ---------- ----- ---------- ---- Comprehensive income Common stock issued -- -- 413,965 4 Dividends and accretion of discount on preferred stock -- -- -- -- ---------- ----- ---------- ---- BALANCE, December 31, 2003 3,262,821 780 14,591,348 146 ---------- ----- ---------- ---- Net income -- -- -- -- Net change in fair value of hedging instruments -- -- -- -- ---------- ----- ---------- ---- Comprehensive income Warrants converted (2,836,605) (677) 2,067,621 20 Warrants exercised for cash (92,006) (23) 92,006 1 Common stock issued, secondary offering, net of offering costs -- -- 3,655,500 37 Stock options exercised for cash -- -- 436,858 4 Preferred stock conversion -- -- 1,318,124 13 Tax benefit of stock options exercised -- -- -- -- Stock option compensation -- -- -- -- Dividends and accretion of discount on preferred stock -- -- -- -- ---------- ----- ---------- ---- BALANCE, December 31, 2004 334,210 $ 80 22,161,457 $221 ========== ===== ========== ====
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-6 CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
ACCUMULATED ADDITIONAL RETAINED OTHER PAID IN COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS COMPREHENSIVE SHAREHOLDERS' CAPITAL INCOME (DEFICIT) INCOME (LOSS) EQUITY ---------- ------------- ------------------------- ------------- (Dollars in thousands) BALANCE, January 1, 2002 $62,736 $(1,144) $ 706 $ 63,204 Net income -- $ 4,790 4,790 -- 4,790 Net change in fair value of hedging instruments -- (1,094) -- (1,094) (1,094) ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- Comprehensive income $ 3,696 ======= Warrants issued -- -- -- 15 Common stock issued 488 -- -- 489 Dividends and accretion of discount on preferred stock -- (588) -- (588) ------- ------- ------- -------- BALANCE, December 31, 2002 63,224 3,058 (388) 66,816 ------- ------- ------- -------- Net income -- $ 7,912 7,912 -- 7,912 Net change in fair value of hedging instruments -- 202 -- 202 202 ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- Comprehensive income $ 8,114 ======= Common stock issued 1,879 -- -- 1,883 Dividends and accretion of discount on preferred stock -- (741) -- (741) ------- ------- ------- -------- BALANCE, December 31, 2003 65,103 10,229 (186) 76,072 ------- ------- ------- -------- Net income -- $10,854 10,854 -- 10,854 Net change in fair value of hedging instruments -- 245 -- 245 245 ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- Comprehensive income $11,099 ======= Warrants converted 657 -- -- -- Warrants exercised for cash 224 -- -- 202 Common stock issued, secondary offering, net of offering costs 23,262 -- -- 23,299 Stock options exercised for cash 1,650 -- -- 1,654 Preferred stock conversion 7,452 -- -- 7,465 Tax benefit of stock options exercised 1,045 -- -- 1,045 Stock option compensation 373 -- -- 373 Dividends and accretion of discount on preferred stock -- (350) (350) ------- ------- ------- -------- BALANCE, December 31, 2004 $99,766 $20,733 $ 59 $120,859 ======= ======= ======= ========
F-7 CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 -------- -------- -------- (In thousands) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 4,790 $ 8,040 $ 10,854 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities - Depreciation, depletion and amortization 10,574 11,868 15,464 Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts -- -- 325 Accretion of discounts on asset retirement obligations and debt 86 161 177 Ineffective derivative instruments (706) 119 -- Stock option compensation (benefit) (84) 313 1,064 Equity in loss of Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. -- 830 1,399 Deferred income taxes 2,645 4,883 6,678 Other -- -- 296 Changes in assets and liabilities - Accounts receivable 530 (762) (4,094) Other assets (59) 335 (1,470) Accounts payable 643 7,803 (689) Accrued liabilities 153 41 2,497 -------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities 18,572 33,631 32,501 -------- -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures (23,343) (31,930) (83,891) Proceeds from the sale of oil and natural gas properties 355 -- -- Change in capital expenditure accrual (949) 1,755 4,955 Advances to operators 8 (1,377) 263 Advances for joint operations 1,182 1,879 (1,621) -------- -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities (22,747) (29,673) (80,294) -------- -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net proceeds from sale of common stock: Secondary offering, net of offering costs -- -- 23,299 Other 14 691 1,856 Net proceeds from sale of preferred stock 5,800 -- -- Net proceeds from debt issuance 8,613 -- 16,200 Advances under borrowing base facility -- -- 24,000 Debt repayments (8,745) (5,951) (13,737) Deferred loan costs -- -- (1,479) Loss on ineffective derivatives -- (119) -- -------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 5,682 (5,379) 50,139 -------- -------- -------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,507 (1,421) 2,346 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 3,236 4,743 3,322 -------- -------- -------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 4,743 $ 3,322 $ 5,668 ======== ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES: Cash paid for interest (net of amounts capitalized) $ 1 $ 77 $ 697 ======== ======== ======== Cash paid for income taxes $ -- $ -- $ -- ======== ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-8 CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (Carrizo, a Texas corporation; together with its subsidiary, affiliates and predecessors, the Company) is an independent energy company formed in 1993 and is engaged in the exploration, development, exploitation and production of oil and natural gas. Its operations are focused along the onshore Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, primarily the Frio, Wilcox and Vicksburg trends and in the Barnett Shale trend in North Texas. The Company, through CCBM, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary) ("CCBM"), acquired interests in certain oil and natural gas leases in Wyoming and Montana in areas prospective for coalbed methane. During 2003, the Company obtained offshore licensees to explore in the U.K. North Sea and acquired interests in the Barnett Shale trend located in Tarrant and Parker counties in North Texas. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statement are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles . The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY The Company's investment in Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. ("Pinnacle") is recorded using the equity method of accounting. Under this method, the investment is recorded at cost initially, and the investment is adjusted for the Company's equity in the subsidiary's profit or loss. The investment is further adjusted for additional contributions to and distributions from the subsidiary. The Company would also record any loss in fair value of the investment other than a temporary decline. RECLASSIFICATIONS Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods' financial statements to conform to the current presentation. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES Significant estimates include volumes of oil and natural gas reserves used in calculating depletion of proved oil and natural gas properties, future net revenues and abandonment obligations, impairment of undeveloped properties, future income taxes and related assets/liabilities, bad debts, derivatives, contingencies and litigation. Oil and natural gas reserve estimates, which are the basis for unit-of-production depletion and the ceiling test, have numerous inherent uncertainties. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of available data and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. Results of drilling, testing and production subsequent to the date of the estimate may justify revision of such estimate. Accordingly, reserve estimates are often different from the quantities of oil and natural gas that are ultimately recovered. In addition, reserve estimates are vulnerable to changes in wellhead prices of crude oil and natural gas. Such prices have been volatile in the past and can be expected to be volatile in the future. The significant estimates are based on current assumptions that may be materially effected by changes to future economic conditions such as the market prices received for sales of volumes of oil and natural gas, interest rates, the market value of the Company's common stock and corresponding volatility and the Company's ability to generate future taxable income. Future changes to these assumptions may affect these significant estimates materially in the near term. F-9 The Company believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements: OIL AND NATURAL GAS PROPERTIES Investments in oil and natural gas properties are accounted for using the full-cost method of accounting. All costs directly associated with the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties are capitalized. Such costs include lease acquisitions, seismic surveys, and drilling and completion equipment. The Company proportionally consolidates its interests in oil and natural gas properties. The Company capitalized compensation costs for employees working directly on exploration activities of $1.0 million, $1.4 million and $1.7 million in 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Oil and natural gas properties are amortized based on the unit-of-production method using estimates of proved reserve quantities. Investments in unproved properties are not amortized until proved reserves associated with the projects can be determined or until they are impaired. Unevaluated properties are evaluated periodically for impairment on a property-by-property basis. If the results of an assessment indicate that the properties are impaired, the amount of impairment is added to the proved oil and natural gas property costs to be amortized. The amortizable base includes estimated future development costs and, dismantlement, restoration and abandonment costs, net of estimated salvage values. The depletion rate per Mcfe for 2002, 2003 and 2004 was $1.41, $1.55 and $1.86, respectively. Dispositions of oil and natural gas properties are accounted for as adjustments to capitalized costs with no gain or loss recognized, unless such adjustments would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves. The net capitalized costs of proved oil and natural gas properties are subject to a "ceiling test" which limits such costs to the estimated present value, discounted at a 10% interest rate, of future net revenues from proved reserves, based on current economic and operating conditions. If net capitalized costs exceed this limit, the excess is charged to operations through depreciation, depletion and amortization. During the year-end close of 2003, a computational error was identified in the ceiling test calculation which overstated the tax basis used in the computation to derive the after-tax present value (discounted at 10%) of future net revenues from proved reserves. This tax basis error was also present in each of the previous ceiling test computations dating back to 1997. This error only affected the after-tax computation, used in the ceiling test calculation and the unaudited supplemental oil and natural gas disclosure and did not impact: (1) the pre-tax valuation of the present value (discounted at 10%) of future net revenues from proved reserves, (2) the proved reserve volumes, (3) our EBITDA or our future cash flows from operations, (4) the net deferred tax liability, (5) the estimated tax basis in oil and natural gas properties, or (6) the estimated tax net operating losses. After discovering this computational error, the ceiling tests for all quarters since 1997 were recomputed and it was determined that no write-down of oil and natural gas assets was necessary in any of the years from 1997 to 2003. However, based upon the oil and natural gas prices in effect on March 31, 2003 and September 30, 2003, the unamortized cost of oil and natural gas properties exceeded the cost center ceiling. As permitted by full cost accounting rules, improvements in pricing and/or the addition of proved reserves subsequent to those dates sufficiently increased the present value of the oil and natural gas assets and removed the necessity to record a write-down in these periods. Using the prices in effect and estimated proved reserves on March 31, 2003 and September 30, 2003, the after-tax write-down would have been approximately $1.0 million and $6.3 million, respectively, had we not taken into account the subsequent improvements. These improvements at September 30, 2003 included estimated proved reserves attributable to our Shady Side # 1 well. Because of the volatility of oil and natural gas prices, no assurance can be given that we will not experience a write-down in future periods. Depreciation of other property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives ranging from five to 10 years. OIL AND NATURAL GAS RESERVE ESTIMATES The process of estimating quantities of proved reserves is inherently uncertain, and the reserve data included in this document are estimates prepared by Ryder Scott Company, DeGolyer and MacNaughton and Fairchild & Wells, Inc., independent petroleum engineers. Reserve engineering is a subjective process of estimating underground accumulations of hydrocarbons that cannot be measured in an exact manner. The process relies on interpretation of available geologic, geophysical, engineering and production data. The extent, quality and reliability of this data can vary. The process also requires certain economic assumptions regarding drilling and operating expense, capital expenditures, taxes and availability of funds. The SEC mandates some of these assumptions such as oil and natural gas prices and the present value discount rate. F-10 Proved reserve estimates prepared by others may be substantially higher or lower than the Company's estimates. Because these estimates depend on many assumptions, all of which may differ from actual results, reserve quantities actually recovered may be significantly different than estimated. Material revisions to reserve estimates may be made depending on the results of drilling, testing, and rates of production. You should not assume that the present value of future net cash flows is the current market value of the Company's estimated proved reserves. In accordance with SEC requirements, the Company based the estimated discounted future net cash flows from proved reserves on market prices and costs on the date of the estimate. The Company's rate of recording depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for proved properties is dependent on the Company's estimate of proved reserves. If these reserve estimates decline, the rate at which the Company records these expenses will increase. The Company's full cost ceiling test also depends on the Company's estimate of proved reserves. If these reserve estimates decline, the Company may be subjected to a full cost ceiling write-down. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased. REVENUE RECOGNITION AND NATURAL GAS IMBALANCES The Company follows the sales method of accounting for revenue recognition and natural gas imbalances, which recognizes over and under lifts of natural gas when sold, to the extent sufficient natural gas reserves or balancing agreements are in place. Natural gas sales volumes are not significantly different from the Company's share of production. FINANCING COSTS Long-term debt financing costs of $0.5 million and $1.6 million are included in other assets as of December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively, and are being amortized using the effective yield method over the term of the loans (through September 30, 2007 for the credit facility and through December 15, 2008 for both the Senior Subordinated Notes payable and the Senior Subordinated Secured Notes payable). SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION The Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2002 does not reflect the following non-cash transactions: the $2.5 million acquisition of seismic data, the $0.5 million acquisition of oil and natural gas properties through the issuance of common stock, and the $0.6 million reduction of oil and natural gas properties for the amount of insurance recoveries expected to be received related to difficulties encountered in the drilling of a well. The Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2003 does not include the acquisition of $1.2 million of seismic data through the issuance of common stock, and the $0.2 million non-cash cumulative effect recorded in connection with the implementation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations." The Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2004 does not include the net exercise of $0.7 million of warrants and the conversion of $7.5 million of preferred stock into common stock and the $0.3 relinquishment of interests in certain leases to RMG in lieu of principal payments on a note payable. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company's recorded financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, payables and long-term debt. The carrying amount of cash, receivables and payables approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of these items. The carrying amount of bank debt approximates fair value as this borrowing bears interest at variable interest rates. The fair value of the 9% Senior Subordinated Notes payable and the 10% Senior Subordinated Secured Notes payable at December 31, 2004 was $28.8 million and $18.0 million, respectively. Fair values of these subordinated notes payable were determined based upon interest rates available to the Company at December 31, 2004 with similar terms. F-11 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company accounts for employee stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and related interpretations. Under this method, the Company records no compensation expense for stock options granted when the exercise price of those options is equal to or greater than the market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. As allowed by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation," the Company has continued to apply APB No. 25 for the purposes of determining net income. In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of SFAS No. 123." The Company has adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 148 and has elected to record employee compensation expense utilizing the intrinsic value method permitted under APB 25. The Company accounts for its employees' stock-based compensation plan under APB Opinion No. 25 and its related interpretations. Accordingly, any deferred compensation expense would be recorded for stock options based on the excess of the market value of the common stock on the date the options were granted over the aggregate exercise price of the options. This deferred compensation would be amortized over the vesting period of each option to the extent that the market value exceeds the exercise price of the option. Had compensation cost been determined consistent with SFAS No. 123 "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" for all options, the Company's net income and earnings per share would have been as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 ------ ------ ------- (In thousands except per share amounts) Income available to common shareholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle as reported $4,202 $7,299 $10,504 Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense (benefit) recognized, net of tax -- -- 691 Less: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value method for all awards, net of tax (872) (662) (578) ------ ------ ------- Pro forma income available to common shareholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $3,330 $6,637 $10,617 ====== ====== ======= Income available to common shareholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle per common share, as reported: Basic $ 0.30 $ 0.51 $ 0.53 Diluted 0.26 0.44 0.48 Pro Forma income available to common shareholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle per common share, as if the fair value method had been applied to all awards: Basic $ 0.24 $ 0.46 $ 0.53 Diluted 0.21 0.40 0.49
Repriced options are accounted for as compensatory options using variable accounting treatment in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 44, "Accounting for Certain Transactions involving Stock Based Compensation - on Interpretation of APB No. 25" (FIN 44). Under variable plan accounting, compensation expense is adjusted for increases or decreases in the fair market value of the F-12 Company's common stock to the extent that the market value exceeds the exercise price of the option. Variable plan accounting is applied to the repriced options until the options are exercised, forfeited, or expire unexercised (See Note 11). The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions used for grants in 2002, 2003 and 2004: risk free interest rate of 4.8%, 4.0%, and 4.3% respectively, expected dividend yield of 0%, expected life of 10 years and expected volatility of 77.7%, 72.2% and 43.2%, respectively. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Upon entering into a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative instruments as a hedge of the variability of cash flow to be received (cash flow hedge). Changes in the fair value of a cash flow hedge are recorded in other comprehensive income to the extent that the derivative is effective in offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged item. Any ineffectiveness in the relationship between the cash flow hedge and the hedged item is recognized currently in income. Gains and losses accumulated in other comprehensive income associated with the cash flow hedge are recognized in earnings as oil and natural gas revenues when the forecasted transaction occurs. All of the Company's derivative instruments at December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 were designated as cash flow hedges. When hedge accounting is discontinued because it is probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur, the derivative will continue to be carried on the balance sheet at its fair value and gains and losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income will be recognized in earnings immediately. In all other situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued, the derivative will be carried at fair value on the balance sheet with future changes in its fair value recognized in future earnings. See Note 13 with respect to the Company's positions with an affiliate of Enron Corp. The Company typically uses fixed rate swaps and costless collars to hedge its exposure to material changes in the price of oil and natural gas. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated cash flow hedges to forecasted transactions. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge's inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged transactions. The Company's Board of Directors sets all of the Company's hedging policy, including volumes, types of instruments and counterparties, on a quarterly basis. These policies are implemented by management through the execution of trades by either the President or Chief Financial Officer after consultation and concurrence by the President, Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of the Board. The master contracts with the authorized counterparties identify the President and Chief Financial Officer as the only Company representatives authorized to execute trades. The Board of Directors also reviews the status and results of hedging activities quarterly. INCOME TAXES Under SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts based on tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK Substantially all of the Company's accounts receivable result from oil and natural gas sales or joint interest billings to third parties in the oil and natural gas industry. This concentration of customers and joint interest owners may impact the Company's overall credit risk in that these entities may be similarly affected by changes in economic and other industry conditions. The Company does not require collateral from its customers and the Company has not experienced material credit losses on such receivables. Further, the Company generally has the right to offset revenue against related billings to joint interest owners. Derivative contracts subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk. The Company transacts the majority of its derivative contracts with two counterparties. MAJOR CUSTOMERS The Company sold oil and natural gas production representing more than 10% of its oil and natural gas revenues as follows: F-13
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 ---- ---- ---- WMJ Investments Corp. -- 16% 12% Cokinos Natural Gas Company 12% 15% 17% Gulfmark Energy, Inc. -- 14% -- Texon L.P. -- -- 13% Discovery Producer Services, LLC. 10% -- --
EARNINGS PER SHARE Supplemental earnings per share information is provided below:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands except share and per share amounts) INCOME SHARES PER-SHARE AMOUNT ----------------------- ---------------------------------- ------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 ------ ------ ------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----- ----- ----- Basic Earnings per Common Share Income available to common shareholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $4,202 $7,299 $10,504 14,158,438 14,311,820 19,958,452 $0.30 $0.51 $0.53 ===== ===== ===== Dilutive effect of Stock Options, Warrants and Preferred Stock conversions -- -- -- 1,990,005 2,432,476 1,859,613 ------ ------ ------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Diluted Earnings per Share Income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $4,202 $7,299 $10,504 16,148,443 16,744,296 21,818,065 $0.26 $0.44 $0.48 ====== ====== ======= ========== ========== ========== ===== ===== =====
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands except share and per share amounts) INCOME SHARES PER-SHARE AMOUNT ----------------- ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 ---- ----- ---- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle net of income taxes Basic Earnings per Common Share Net loss available to common shareholders $-- $(128) $-- 14,158,438 14,311,820 19,958,452 $0.00 $(0.01) $0.00 ===== ====== ===== Dilutive effect of Stock Options, Warrants and Preferred Stock conversions -- -- -- 1,990,005 2,432,476 1,859,613 ---- ----- ---- ---------- ---------- ---------- Diluted Earnings per Share Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle net of income taxes plus assumed conversions $-- $(128) $-- 16,148,443 16,744,296 21,818,065 $0.00 $(0.01) $0.00 === ===== === ========== ========== ========== ===== ====== =====
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands except share and per share amounts) INCOME SHARES PER-SHARE AMOUNT ----------------------- ---------------------------------- ------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 ------ ------ ------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----- ----- ----- Basic Earnings per Common Share Net income available to common shareholders $4,202 $7,171 $10,504 14,158,438 14,311,820 19,958,452 $0.30 $0.50 $0.53 ===== ===== ===== Dilutive effect of Stock Options, Warrants and Preferred Stock conversions -- -- -- 1,990,005 2,432,476 1,859,613 ------ ------ ------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Diluted Earnings per Share Net income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions $4,202 $7,171 $10,504 16,148,443 16,744,296 21,818,065 $0.26 $0.43 $0.48 ====== ====== ======= ========== ========== ========== ===== ===== =====
Basic earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods. Diluted earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares and all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. The Company had outstanding 172,333, 117,000 and 30,000 stock options at December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively, that were antidilutive. The Company had outstanding 252,632 warrants at December 31, 2002 that were antidilutive. These antidilutive stock options and warrants were not included in the calculation because the exercise price of these instruments exceeded the underlying market value of the options and warrants as of the dates presented. The Company had 1,145,515 and 1,262,930 convertible preferred shares at December 31, 2002 and 2003, respectively, that were antidilutive and were not included in the calculation. CONTINGENCIES Liabilities and other contingencies are recognized upon determination of an exposure, which when analyzed indicates that it is both probable that an asset has been impaired or that a liability has been incurred and that the amount of such loss is reasonably estimable. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations." SFAS No. 143 requires that an asset retirement obligation (ARO) associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset be recognized as a liability in the period in which a legal obligation is incurred and becomes determinable, with an offsetting increase in the carrying amount of the associated asset. The cost of the tangible asset, including the initially recognized ARO, is depleted such that the cost of the ARO is recognized over the useful life of the asset. The ARO is recorded at fair value, and accretion expense will be recognized over time as the discounted liability is accreted to its expected settlement value. The fair value of the ARO is measured using expected future cash outflows discounted at the company's credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate. The Company adopted SFAS No. 143 on January 1, 2003, which resulted in an increase to net oil and natural gas properties of $0.4 million and additional liabilities related to asset retirement obligations of $0.6 million. These amounts reflect the ARO of the Company had the provisions of SFAS No. 143 been applied since inception and resulted in a non-cash cumulative effect decrease to earnings of $0.1 million ($0.2 million pretax). In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 143, the Company records an abandonment liability associated with its oil and natural gas wells when those assets are placed in service, rather than its past practice of accruing the expected undiscounted abandonment costs on a unit-of-production basis over the productive life of the associated full cost pool. Under SFAS No. 143, depletion expense is reduced since a discounted ARO is depleted in the property balance rather than the undiscounted value previously depleted under the old rules. The lower depletion expense under SFAS No. 143 is offset, however, by accretion expense, which is recognized over time as the discounted liability is accreted to its expected settlement value. Inherent in the fair value calculation of ARO are numerous assumptions and judgments including the ultimate settlement amounts, inflation factors, credit adjusted discount rates, timing of settlement, and changes in the legal, regulatory, environmental and political environments. To the extent future revisions to these assumptions impact the fair value of the existing ARO liability, a corresponding adjustment is made to the oil and natural gas property balance. Settlements greater than or less then amounts accrued with the ARO are recovered as a gain or loss upon settlement. The following table is a reconciliation of the asset retirement obligation liability since adoption: F-15
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------- 2003 2004 ---- ------ (in thousands) Asset retirement obligation at beginning of year $597 $ 883 Liabilities incurred 91 425 Liabilities settled -- (29) Accretion expense 42 23 Revisions in estimated liabilities 153 105 ---- ------ Asset retirement obligation at end of year $883 $1,407 ==== ======
The following table shows the pro forma effect of the implementation on the Company's income available to common shareholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle had SFAS No. 143 been adopted by the Company on January 1, 2002.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 --------------------- (In thousands, except per share data) Income Available to Common Shareholders $4,202 Effect on Net Income had SFAS No. 143 been applied (37) ------ Income Attributable to Common Stock before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle $4,165 ====== Basic Net Income per Common Share: Net Income $ 0.30 Effect on Net Income had SFAS No. 143 been applied -- ------ Net Income $ 0.30 ====== Diluted Net Income per Common Share: Net Income $ 0.26 Effect on Net Income had SFAS No. 143 been applied -- ------ Net Income $ 0.26 ======
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS No. 123(R)"). SFAS No. 123(R) will require companies to measure all employee stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method and record such expense in their consolidated financial statements. In addition, the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) requires additional accounting and disclosure related to the income tax and cash flow effects resulting from share-based payment arrangements. SFAS No. 123(R) is effective beginning as of the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company believes it is likely that the impact of the requirements of SFAS No. 123(R) will significantly impact the Company's future results of operations and continues to evaluate it to determine the degree of significance. In December 2004, SFAS No. 153, "Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets - an Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29" is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. This statement addresses the measurement of exchange of nonmonetary assets and eliminates the exception from fair value measurement for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets in paragraph 21(b) of APB Opinion No. 29, "Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions" and replaces it with an exception for exchanges that do not have commercial substance. The Company expects the adoption of SFAS No. 153 to have no impact on its consolidated financial statements. F-16 In October 2004, the SEC released SAB 106, which expresses the staff's views on the application of SFAS No. 143 by oil and gas producing companies following the full cost accounting method. SAB 106 provides interpretive responses related to computing the full cost ceiling to avoid double counting the expected future cash outflows associated with asset retirement obligations, required disclosure relating to the interaction of SFAS No. 143 and the full cost rules, and the impact of SFAS No. 143 on the calculation of depreciation, depletion and amortization. The Company is in the process of determining the impact of the requirements of SAB 106. 3. INVESTMENT IN MICHAEL PETROLEUM CORPORATION In 2000, the Company received a finder's fee valued at $1.5 million from affiliates of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette ("DLJ") in connection with their purchase of a significant minority shareholder interest in Michael Petroleum Corporation ("MPC"). MPC is a privately held exploration and production company which focuses on the natural gas producing Lobo Trend in South Texas. The minority shareholder interest in MPC was purchased by entities affiliated with DLJ. The Company elected to receive the fee in the form of 18,947 shares of common stock, 1.9% of the outstanding common shares of MPC, which, until its sale in 2001, was accounted for as a cost basis investment. Steven A. Webster, who is the Chairman of the Board of the Company, and a Managing Director of Global Energy Partners Ltd., a merchant banking affiliate of DLJ which makes investments in energy companies, joined the Board of Directors of MPC in connection with the transaction. In 2001, the Company agreed to sell its interest in MPC pursuant to an agreement between MPC and its shareholders for the sale of a majority interest in MPC to Calpine Natural Gas Company. The Company received total cash proceeds of $5.7 million, of which $5.5 million was paid to the Company during the third quarter of 2001, resulting in a financial statement gain of $3.9 million being reflected in the third quarter 2001 financial results. The remaining amounts were paid in 2003. 4. INVESTMENT IN PINNACLE GAS RESOURCES, INC. THE PINNACLE TRANSACTION On June 23, 2003, pursuant to a Subscription and Contribution Agreement by and among the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, CCBM, Inc., Rocky Mountain Gas, Inc. ("RMG") and the Credit Suisse First Boston Private Equity entities, named therein (the "CSFB Parties"), CCBM and RMG contributed their respective interests, having a estimated fair value of approximately $7.5 million each, in (1) leases in the Clearmont, Kirby, Arvada and Bobcat project areas and (2) oil and natural gas reserves in the Bobcat project area to a newly formed entity, Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc., a Delaware corporation. In exchange for the contribution of these assets, CCBM and RMG each received 37.5% of the common stock of Pinnacle ("Pinnacle Common Stock") as of the closing date and options to purchase Pinnacle Common Stock ("Pinnacle Stock Options"). CCBM no longer has a drilling obligation in connection with the oil and natural gas leases contributed to Pinnacle. Simultaneously with the contribution of these assets, the CSFB Parties contributed approximately $17.6 million of cash to Pinnacle in return for the Redeemable Preferred Stock of Pinnacle ("Pinnacle Preferred Stock"), 25% of the Pinnacle Common Stock as of the closing date and warrants to purchase Pinnacle Common Stock ("Pinnacle Warrants"). The CSFB Parties also agreed to contribute additional cash, under certain circumstances, of up to approximately $11.8 million to Pinnacle to fund future drilling, development and acquisitions. The CSFB Parties currently have greater than 50% of the voting power of the Pinnacle capital stock through their ownership of Pinnacle Common Stock and Pinnacle Preferred Stock. Immediately following the contribution and funding, Pinnacle used approximately $6.2 million of the proceeds from the funding to acquire an approximate 50% working interest in existing leases and acreage prospective for coalbed methane development in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming from Gastar Exploration, Ltd. Pinnacle also agreed to fund up to $14.9 million of future drilling and development costs on these properties on behalf of Gastar prior to December 31, 2005. The drilling and development work will be done under the terms of an earn-in joint venture agreement between Pinnacle and Gastar. The majority of these leases are part of, or adjacent to, the Bobcat project area. All of CCBM and RMG's interests in the Bobcat project area, the only producing coalbed methane property owned by CCBM prior to the transaction, were contributed to Pinnacle. Prior to and in connection with its contribution of assets to Pinnacle, CCBM paid RMG approximately $1.8 million in cash as part of its outstanding purchase obligation on the coalbed methane property interests CCBM previously acquired from RMG. As of June 30, 2003, approximately $1.1 million of the remaining balance of CCBM's obligation to RMG was scheduled to be paid in monthly installments of approximately $52,805 through November 2004 and a balloon payment on December 31, 2004, all of which were paid. The RMG note was secured solely by CCBM's interests in the remaining oil and natural gas leases in Wyoming and Montana. In F-17 connection with the Company's investment in Pinnacle, the Company received a reduction in the principal amount of the RMG note of approximately $1.5 million and relinquished the right to receive certain revenues related to the properties contributed to Pinnacle. CCBM continues its coalbed methane business activities and, in addition to its interest in Pinnacle, owns direct interests in acreage in coalbed methane properties in the Castle Rock project area in Montana and the Oyster Ridge project area in Wyoming, which were not contributed to Pinnacle. CCBM and RMG will continue to conduct exploration and development activities on these properties as well as pursue other potential acquisitions. Other than indirectly through Pinnacle, CCBM currently has no proved reserves of, and is no longer receiving revenue from, coalbed methane gas. As of December 31, 2004, on a fully diluted basis, assuming that all parties exercised their Pinnacle Warrants and Pinnacle Stock Options, the CSFB Parties, CCBM and RMG would have ownership interests of approximately 54.6%, 22.7% and 22.7%, respectively. In March 2004, the CSFB Parties contributed additional funds of $11.8 million into Pinnacle to continue funding the 2004 development program which increased their ownership to 66.7% on a fully diluted basis should CCBM and RMG each elect not to exercise their available options. For accounting purposes, the transaction was treated as a reclassification of a portion of CCBM's investments in the contributed properties to an investment in Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. The property contribution made by CCBM to Pinnacle is intended to be treated as a tax-deferred exchange as constituted by property transfers under section 351(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The reclassification of investments in contributed properties resulting from the transaction with Pinnacle are reflected in accordance with the full cost method of accounting in the Company's December 31, 2003 balance sheet included in this Form 10-K. 5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT At December 31, 2003 and 2004, property and equipment consisted of the following:
AS OF DECEMBER 31, ------------------- 2003 2004 -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS) Proved oil and natural gas properties $168,329 $241,746 Unproved oil and natural gas properties 32,978 45,067 Other equipment 742 846 -------- -------- Total property and equipment 202,049 287,659 Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (66,776) (82,177) -------- -------- Property and equipment, net $135,273 $205,482 ======== ========
Oil and natural gas properties not subject to amortization consist of the cost of unevaluated leaseholds, seismic costs associated with specific unevaluated properties, exploratory wells in progress, and secondary recovery projects before the assignment of proved reserves. These unproved costs are reviewed periodically by management for impairment, with the impairment provision included in the cost of oil and natural gas properties subject to amortization. Factors considered by management in its impairment assessment include drilling results by the Company and other operators, the terms of oil and natural gas leases not held by production, production response to secondary recovery activities and available funds for exploration and development. Of the $45.1 million of unproved property costs at December 31, 2004 being excluded from the amortizable base, $5.1 million, $5.8 million and $24.8 million were incurred in 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively, and $9.4 million was incurred in prior years. These costs are primarily seismic and lease acquisition costs. The Company expects it will complete its evaluation of the properties representing the majority of these costs within the next two to five years. F-18 6. INCOME TAXES All of the Company's income is derived from domestic activities. Actual income tax expense differs from income tax expense computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory corporate rate of 35% to pretax income as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 ------ ------ ------ (IN THOUSANDS) Provision at the statutory tax rate $2,660 $4,586 $6,204 Preferred dividend on Pinnacle -- 108 405 Increase in valuation allowance for equity in loss of Pinnacle -- 189 70 State taxes 149 180 192 ------ ------ ------ Income tax provision $2,809 $5,063 $6,871 ====== ====== ======
Deferred income tax provisions result from temporary differences in the recognition of income and expenses for financial reporting purposes and for tax purposes. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, the tax effects of these temporary differences resulted principally from the following:
AS OF DECEMBER 31, ------------------ 2003 2004 ------ ------- (IN THOUSANDS) Deferred income tax assets: Net operating loss carryforward $ 1,763 $ 2,519 Hedge valuation 100 -- Equity in the loss of Pinnacle 189 274 Valuation allowance (204) (274) ------- ------- 1,848 2,519 ------- ------- Deferred income tax liabilities: Oil and gas acquisition, exploration and development costs deducted for tax purposes in excess of financial statement, DD&A 9,544 14,903 Capitalized interest 4,683 5,697 Hedge valuation -- 32 ------- ------- 14,227 20,632 ------- ------- Net deferred income tax liability $12,379 $18,113 ======= =======
The net deferred income tax liability is classified as follows:
AS OF DECEMBER 31, ------------------ 2003 2004 ------- ------- (IN THOUSANDS) Other current assets $ 100 $ -- Other current liabilities -- 32 Deferred income taxes 12,479 18,081 ------- ------- Net deferred income tax liability $12,379 $18,113 ======= =======
F-19 Realization of deferred tax assets are dependent on the Company's ability to generate taxable earnings in the future. The Company believes it will generate taxable income in the NOL carryforward period. As such management believes that it is more likely than not that its deferred tax assets other than the deferred tax asset attributable to Pinnacle will be fully realized. A full valuation allowance has been established for the equity in loss of Pinnacle's tax asset as the realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in Pinnacle in future periods. It is more unlikely than not that Pinnacle will not realize the tax benefit. The Company has net operating loss carryforwards totaling approximately $7.2 million, which begin expiring in 2012 through 2021. 7. LONG-TERM DEBT At December 31, 2003 and 2004, long-term debt consists of the following:
AS OF DECEMBER 31, ------------------ 2003 2004 ------- ------- (IN THOUSANDS) Credit Facility $ 7,000 $18,000 Senior Secured notes(1) -- 16,268 Senior Subordinated notes(1) -- 28,584 Senior Subordinated notes, related parties(1) 26,992 -- Capital lease obligations 295 122 Non-recourse note payable to RMG 863 -- ------- ------- 35,150 62,974 Less: current maturities (1,037) (90) ------- ------- $34,113 $62,884 ======= =======
- ---------- (1) Amounts are presented net of discount of $0.3 and $2.0 million as of December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively. Credit Facility On September 30, 2004, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Hibernia National Bank and Union Bank of California, N.A. (the "Credit Facility"), which matures on September 30, 2007. The Credit Facility amended, restated and extended the Company's prior credit facility (such prior facility herein referred to as the "Prior Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility provides for (1) a revolving line of credit of up to the lesser of the Facility A Borrowing Base and $75.0 million and (2) a term loan facility of up to the lesser of the Facility B Borrowing Base and $25.0 million. It is secured by substantially all of the Company's assets and is guaranteed by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, CCBM. The Facility A Borrowing Bases will be redetermined by the lenders at least semi-annually on each November 1 and May 1. The initial Facility A Borrowing Base, under the Credit Facility on September 30, 2004 was $28.0 million and is $30.0 million as of December 31, 2004. The initial Facility B Borrowing Base was $0.00 and is subject to redetermination by the lenders in their sole discretion. The Company and the lenders may each request one unscheduled borrowing base redetermination subsequent to each scheduled redetermination. The Facility A Borrowing Base will at all times equal the Facility A Borrowing Base most recently redetermined by the lenders, less quarterly borrowing base reductions required subsequent to such redetermination. The lenders will reset the Facility A Borrowing Base amount at each scheduled and each unscheduled borrowing base redetermination date. If the outstanding principal balance of the revolving loans under the Credit Facility exceeds the Facility A Borrowing Base at any time (including, without limitation, due to a quarterly borrowing base reduction (as described above)), the Company has the option within 30 days to take any of the following actions, either individually or in combination: make a lump sum payment curing the deficiency, pledge additional collateral sufficient in the lenders' opinion to increase the Facility A Borrowing Base and cure the deficiency or begin making equal monthly principal payments that will cure the deficiency within the ensuing six-month period. Those payments would be in addition to any payments that may come due as a result of the quarterly borrowing base reductions. Otherwise, any unpaid principal or interest will be due at maturity. F-20 For each revolving loan, the interest rate will be, at the Company's option, (1) the Eurodollar Rate, plus an applicable margin equal to 2.375% if the amount borrowed is greater than or equal to 90% of the Facility A Borrowing Base, 2.0% if the amount borrowed is less than 90%, but greater than or equal to 50% of the Facility A Borrowing Base, or 1.625% if the amount borrowed is less than 50% of the Facility A Borrowing Base; or (2) the Base Rate, plus an applicable margin of 0.375% if the amount borrowed is greater than or equal to 90% of the Facility A Borrowing Base. The interest rate on each term loan will be, at the Company's option, (1) the Eurodollar Rate, plus an applicable margin to be determined by the lenders; or (2) the Base Rate, plus an applicable margin to be determined by the lenders. Interest on Eurodollar Loans is payable on either the last day of each Eurodollar option period or monthly, whichever is earlier. Interest on Base Rate Loans is payable monthly. The Company is subject to certain covenants under the terms of the Credit Facility, including, but not limited to the maintenance of the following financial covenants: (1) a minimum current ratio of 1.0 to 1.0 (including availability under the borrowing base), (2) a minimum quarterly debt services coverage of 1.25 times, (3) a minimum shareholders equity equal to $100.0 million, plus 100% of all subsequent common and preferred equity contributed by shareholders' subsequent to June 30, 2004, plus 50% of all positive earning occurring subsequent to June 30, 2004, plus, 180 days after issuance of any second-lien subordinated debt with another lender ("the Secured Subordinated Debt"), an amount equal to the difference, if positive, of (A) 50% of the net proceeds from the issuance less (B) 100% of all common and preferred equity contributed by shareholders from September 30, 2004 to the date of the issuance of any Secured Subordinated Debt, and (4) a maximum total recourse debt to EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility) of not more than 3.0 to 1.0. The Credit Facility also places restrictions on additional indebtedness, dividends to shareholders, liens, investments, mergers, acquisitions, asset dispositions, asset pledges and mortgages, change of control, repurchase or redemption for cash of the Company's common stock, speculative commodity transactions and other matters. In connection with the Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement, we amended the Credit Facility including without limitation, to: (1) amend the covenant regarding maintenance of a minimum shareholders' equity, (2) add a new covenant requiring maintenance of a minimum EBITDA to interest expense ratio and (3) add other provisions and a consent which allow for the indebtedness incurred under the Senior Secured Notes. On November 7, 2004, we determined that, as of September 30, 2004, we were not in compliance with the minimum current ratio covenant in the Credit Facility. We cured the noncompliance on October 29, 2004 with the issuance of the Senior Secured Notes. On November 10, 2004, the lenders under the Credit Facility agreed in a letter to the Company to waive the noncompliance period from September 30, 2004 through October 29, 2004. At December 31, 2003, amounts outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility totaled $7.0 million with an additional $12.0 million available for future borrowings. At December 31, 2004, amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility totaled $18.0 million, with an additional $12.0 million available for future borrowings. At December 31, 2003, no letters of credit were issued and outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, no letters of credit were issued and outstanding under the prior Credit Facility and the Credit Facility, respectively. Rocky Mountain Gas, Inc. Note On June 29, 2001, CCBM, Inc. issued a non-recourse promissory note payable in the amount of $7.5 million to RMG as consideration for certain interests in oil and natural gas leases held by RMG in Wyoming and Montana. The RMG note was payable in 41-monthly principal payments of $0.1 million plus interest at 8% per annum commencing July 31, 2001 with the balance due December 31, 2004, all of which have been paid. The RMG note was secured solely by CCBM's interests in the oil and natural gas leases in Wyoming and Montana. In connection with the Company's investment in Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc., the Company received a reduction in the principal amount of the RMG note of approximately $1.5 million and relinquished the right to certain revenues related to the properties contributed to Pinnacle. During the second quarter of 2004, CCBM relinquished a portion of its interests in certain oil and natural gas leases to RMG and reduced the principal due on the RMG note by $0.3 million. Capital Leases In December 2001, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement secured by certain production equipment in the amount of $0.2 million. The lease was payable in one payment of $11,323 and 35 monthly payments of $7,549 including interest at 8.6% per annum. In October 2002, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement secured by certain production equipment in the amount of $0.1 million. The lease is payable in 36 monthly payments of $3,462 including interest at 6.4% per annum. In May 2003, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement secured by certain production equipment in the amount of $0.1 million. The lease is payable in 36 monthly payments of $3,030 including interest at 5.5% per annum. In August 2003, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement secured by certain production equipment in the amount of $0.1 million. The lease is payable in 36 monthly payments F-21 of $2,179 including interest at 6.0% per annum. The Company has the option to acquire the equipment at the conclusion of the lease for $1 under all of these leases. Depreciation on the capital leases for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 amounted to $28,000, $48,000 and $46,000, respectively, and accumulated depreciation on the leased equipment at December 31, 2003 and 2004 amounted to $78,000 and $124,000, respectively. Senior Subordinated Notes and Related Securities In December 1999, the Company consummated the sale of $22.0 million principal amount of 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the "Subordinated Notes") and $8.0 million of common stock and warrants. The Company sold $17.6 million, $2.2 million, $0.8 million, $0.8 million and $0.8 million principal amount of Subordinated Notes; 2,909,092, 363,636, 121,212, 121,212 and 121,212 shares of the Company's common stock and 2,208,152, 276,019, 92,006, 92,006 and 92,006 Warrants to CB Capital Investors, L.P. (now known as JPMorgan Partners (23A SBIC), L.P.), Mellon Ventures, L.P., Paul B. Loyd, Jr., Steven A. Webster and Douglas A.P. Hamilton, respectively. The Subordinated Notes were sold at a discount of $0.7 million, which is being amortized over the life of the notes. Interest payments are due quarterly commencing on March 31, 2000. As amended as described below, the Subordinated Notes allow the Company, until December 2005, to increase the amount of the Subordinated Notes for 60% of the interest which would otherwise be payable in cash. As of December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2004, the outstanding balance of the Subordinated Notes had been increased by $5.3 million and $6.8 million respectively, for such interest paid in kind. During 2004, Mellon Ventures, L.P., JPMorgan Partners (23A SBIC), Steven A. Webster and Douglas A. P. Hamilton exercised warrants to purchase 276,019, 2,208,152, 92,006 and 92,006 shares of common stock, respectively, on a cashless exercise basis for a total of 205,692, 1,684,949, 70,205 and 70,205 shares of common stock, respectively, and Paul B. Loyd, Jr., exercised warrants for cash to purchase 92,006 shares for a total of 92,006 shares of common stock. As a result, no warrants to purchase shares of common stock remain outstanding from the warrants originally issued in December 1999. On June 7, 2004, an unaffiliated third party (the "Subordinated Notes Purchaser") purchased all the outstanding Subordinated Notes from the original note holders. In exchange for a $0.4 million amendment fee, certain terms and conditions of the Subordinated Notes were amended, to provide for, among other things, (1) a one year extension of the maturity to December 15, 2008, (2) a one year extension, through December 15, 2005, of the paid-in-kind ("PIK") interest option to pay-in-kind 60% of the interest due each period by increasing the principal balance by a like amount (the "PIK option"), (3) an additional one year option to extend the PIK option through December 15, 2006 at an annual interest rate on the deferred amount of 10% and the payment of a one-time amendment fee equal to 0.5% of the principal then outstanding and (4) additional flexibility to obtain a separate project financing facility in the future. The amendment fee will be amortized over the remaining life of the Note. The Company is subject to certain covenants under the terms of the Subordinated Notes securities purchase agreement, including but not limited to, (a) maintenance of a specified tangible net worth, (b) maintenance of a ratio of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to quarterly Debt Service (as defined in the agreement) of not less than 1.00 to 1.00, (c) a limitation of its capital expenditures to an amount equal to the Company's EBITDA for the immediately prior fiscal year (unless approved by the Company's Board of Directors) and (d) a limitation on our Total Debt (as defined in the securities purchase agreement) to 3.5 times EBITDA for any twelve month period. Senior Subordinated Secured Notes On October 29, 2004, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the "Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement") with PCRL Investments L.P. (the "Senior Secured Notes Purchaser"). Pursuant to the Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement, the Company may issue up to $28 million aggregate principal amount of 10% Senior Subordinated Secured Notes due 2008 (the "Senior Secured Notes") for a purchase price equal to 90% of the principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes then issued. On October 29, 2004, the Senior Secured Notes Purchaser purchased $18 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes for a purchase price of $16.2 million. The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the life of the note. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, the Company has an option to issue up to an additional $10 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes to the Senior Secured Notes Purchaser before October 29, 2006. The Senior Secured Notes are secured by a second lien on substantially all of the Company's current proved producing reserves and non-reserve assets, guaranteed by the Company's subsidiary, and subordinated to the Company's obligations under the Credit Facility. The Senior Secured Notes bear interest at 10% per annum, payable quarterly on the 5th day of March, June, September and December of each year beginning March 5, 2005. The principal on the Senior Secured Notes is due December 15, 2008, and the Company has the option to prepay the Senior Secured Notes at any time. The Senior Secured Notes include an option that allows the Company to pay-in-kind 50% of the interest due until June 5, 2007 by increasing the principal due by a like amount. Subject to certain conditions, the Company has the option to pay the interest on and principal of (at maturity or upon prepayment) the Senior Secured F-22 Notes with the Company's common stock, as long as the Secured Note Purchaser not hold more than 9.99% of the number of shares of the Company's common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such payment. The value of such shares issued as payment on the Senior Secured Notes is determined based on 90% of the volume weighted average trading price during a specified period of days beginning with the date of the payment notice and ending before the payment date. Issuance costs related to the transaction were $0.5 million and have been recorded as deferred financing costs amortized to interest expense over the life of the Senior Secured Notes. As contemplated by the Secured Senior Notes Purchase Agreement, the Company also entered into a registration rights agreement with the Secured Note Purchaser (the "Registration Rights Agreement"). In the event the Company chooses to issue shares of its common stock as payment of interest on the principal of the Senior Secured Notes, the Registration Rights Agreement provides registration rights with respect to such shares. The Company is generally required to file a resale shelf registration statement to register the resale of such shares under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") if such shares are not freely tradable under Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act. The Company is subject to certain covenants under the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, including the requirement that the registration statement be kept effective for resale of shares subject to certain "blackout periods," when sales may not be made. In certain circumstances, including those relating to (1) delisting of the Company's common stock, (2) blackout periods in excess of a maximum length of time, (3) certain failures to make timely periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or (4) certain delays or failures to deliver stock certificates, the Company may be required to repurchase common stock issued as payment on the Senior Secured Notes and, in certain of these circumstances, to pay damages based on the market value of its common stock. In certain situations, the Company is required to indemnify the holders of registration rights under the Registration Rights Agreement, including, without limitation, for liabilities under the Securities Act. The Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement includes certain representations, warranties and covenants by the parties thereto. The Company is subject to certain covenants under the terms of the Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement, including, without limitation, the maintenance of the following financial covenants: (1) a maximum total recourse debt to EBITDA ratio of not more than 3.50 to 1.0, (2) a minimum EBITDA to interest expense ratio of 2.50 to 1.0, and (3) as of April 30, 2005, a minimum tangible net worth of $12.5 million in excess of the Company's tangible net worth as of September 30, 2004. Upon a change of control, any holders of the Senior Secured Notes may require the Company to repurchase such holders' Senior Secured Notes at a price equal to then outstanding principal amount of such Senior Secured Notes, together with all interest accrued on such Senior Secured Notes through the date of repurchase. The Senior Secured Notes Purchase Agreement also places restrictions on additional indebtedness, dividends to stockholders, liens, investments, mergers, acquisitions, asset dispositions, asset pledges and mortgages, repurchase or redemption for cash of the Company's common stock, speculative commodity transactions and other matters. The Senior Secured Notes Purchaser is an affiliate of the Subordinated Notes Purchaser. Estimated maturities of long-term debt are $0.1 million in 2005, none in 2006, $18.0 million in 2007, and the remainder in 2008. At December 31, 2004, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants. 8. SEISMIC OBLIGATION PAYABLE In 2002, the Company acquired (or obtained the right to acquire) certain seismic data in its core areas in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast regions. Under the terms of the acquisition agreements, the Company was required to make monthly payments of $0.1 million through March 2004 and an additional payment of $0.8 million in April 2004. All payments have been made. 9. CONVERTIBLE PARTICIPATING PREFERRED STOCK In February 2002, the Company consummated the sale of 60,000 shares of Convertible Participating Series B Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") and warrants to purchase 252,632 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $6.0 million. The Company sold 40,000 and 20,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and 168,422 and 84,210 warrants to Mellon Ventures, Inc. and Steven A. Webster, respectively. The Series B Preferred Stock was convertible into common stock by the investors at a conversion price of $5.70 per share, subject to adjustments, and was initially convertible into 1,052,632 shares of common stock. Dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock were payable in either cash at a rate of 8% per annum or, at the Company's option, by payment in kind of additional shares of the same series of preferred stock at a rate of 10% per annum. At December 31, 2003 and through the conversion dates specified below, the outstanding balance of the Series B Preferred Stock has been increased by $1.2 million (11,987 shares) and $1.5 million (15,133 shares), respectively, for dividends paid in kind. The Series B Preferred Stock was redeemable at varying prices in whole or in part at the holders' option after three years or at the Company's option at any time. The Series B Preferred Stock also participated in any dividends declared on the common stock. Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock would have received a liquidation preference upon the liquidation of, or certain mergers or sales of substantially all assets involving, F-23 the Company. Such holders also had the option of receiving a change of control repayment price upon certain deemed change of control transactions. Mellon Ventures, Inc., converted all of its Series B Preferred Stock (approximately 49,938 shares) into 876,099 shares of common stock on May 25, 2004. Steven A. Webster converted all of his Series B Preferred Stock (approximately 25,195 shares) into 442,026 shares of common stock on June 30, 2004. As a result, no shares of Series B Preferred Stock remain outstanding at December 31, 2004. The total value of the Series B Preferred Stock upon conversion was $7.5 million and was reclassified to stockholders' equity following the conversion. The warrants have a five-year term and entitle the holders to purchase up to 252,632 shares of Carrizo's common stock at a price of $5.94 per share, subject to adjustments, and are exercisable at any time after issuance. The warrants may be exercised on a cashless exercise basis. During the year ended December 31, 2004, Mellon Ventures, Inc. exercised all of its 168,422 warrants on a cashless exercise basis for a total of 36,570 shares of common stock. Net proceeds of the sale of the Series B Preferred Stock were approximately $5.8 million and were used primarily to fund the Company's ongoing exploration and development program and general corporate purposes. 10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES From time to time, the Company is party to certain legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these events cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not expect these matters to have a materially adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. The operations and financial position of the Company continue to be affected from time to time in varying degrees by domestic and foreign political developments as well as legislation and regulations pertaining to restrictions on oil and natural gas production, imports and exports, natural gas regulation, tax increases, environmental regulations and cancellation of contract rights. Both the likelihood and overall effect of such occurrences on the Company vary greatly and are not predictable. In July 2001, the Company was notified of a prior lease in favor of a predecessor of ExxonMobil purporting to be valid and covering the same property as the Company's Neblett lease in Starr County, Texas. The Neblett lease is part of a unit in N. La Copita Prospect in which the Company owns a non-operating interest. The operator of the lease, GMT, filed a petition for, and was granted, a temporary restraining order against ExxonMobil in the 229th Judicial Court in Starr County, Texas enjoining ExxonMobil from taking possession of the Neblett wells. Pending resolution of the underlying title issue, the temporary restraining order was extended voluntarily by agreement of the parties, conditioned on GMT paying the revenues into escrow and agreeing to provide ExxonMobil with certain discovery materials in this action. ExxonMobil has filed a counterclaim against GMT and all the non-operators, including the Company, to establish the validity of their lease, remove cloud on title, quiet title to the property, and for conversion, trespass and punitive damages. The Company, along with GMT and other partners, reached a final settlement with ExxonMobil on February 11, 2003. Under the terms of the settlement, the Company recovered the balance of its drilling costs (approximately $0.1 million) and certain other costs and retained no further interest in the property. No reserves with respect to these properties were included in the Company's reported proved reserves as of December 31, 2002. Rent expense for each of the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 was $0.2 million. Effective December 2004, the Company relocated its offices and entered into a new long-term operating lease agreement that expires December 2011. Under the terms of the lease agreement, the Company received a rent abatement equal to six months of lease payments that is being amortized to expense over the term of the lease. The Company is obligated for remaining lease payments as of December 31, 2004 as follows:
DECEMBER 31, AMOUNT - ------------ -------------- (In thousands) 2005 $ 222 2006 477 2007 477 2008 477 2009 477 Remainder 1,056 ------ $3,186 ======
F-24 11. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY In the first quarter of 2004, the Company completed the public offering of 6,485,000 shares of common stock at $7.00 per share. The offering included 3,655,500 newly issued shares offered by the Company and 2,829,500 shares offered by certain existing selling shareholders. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the shares sold by the selling shareholders. The Company used part of the net proceeds from this offering to accelerate its drilling program and to retain larger interests in portions of its drilling prospects that the Company otherwise would sell down or for which the Company would seek joint partners and for general corporate purposes. Initially, the Company used a portion of the net proceeds to repay the $7 million outstanding principal amount under its revolving credit facility and to complete an $8.2 million Barnett Shale acquisition on February 27, 2004. The Company issued 413,965 and 7,570,109 shares of common stock during the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively. In June of 1997, the Company established the Incentive Plan of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (the "Incentive Plan"). The shares issued during the year ended December 31, 2003 were the result of the exercise of options granted under the Company's Incentive Plan. The shares issued during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisted of 3,655,500 shares issued through the public offering, 2,159,627 shares issued through the exercise of warrants, 1,318,124 shares issued through the conversion of Series B Preferred Stock and the balance issued through the exercise of options granted under the Company's Incentive Plan. The following table summarizes information for the options outstanding at December 31, 2004:
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE --------------------------- --------------------------------- WEIGHTED NUMBER OF AVERAGE WEIGHTED NUMBER OF WEIGHTED OPTIONS REMAINING AVERAGE OPTIONS AVERAGE OUTSTANDING CONTRACTUAL EXERCISE EXERCISABLE EXERCISE RANGE OF EXERCISE PRICES AT 12/31/04 LIFE IN YEARS PRICE AT 12/31/04 PRICE - ------------------------ ----------- ------------- -------- ----------- -------- $1.75-2.25 436,635 5.13 $2.21 436,635 $2.21 $3.14-4.00 111,629 4.75 $3.52 102,517 $3.50 $4.01-5.00 524,202 7.20 $4.30 374,480 $4.24 $5.17-8.00 252,835 7.67 $7.18 95,611 $6.43
The Company may grant options ("Incentive Plan Options") to purchase up to 2,350,000 shares under the Incentive Plan and has granted options covering 1,955,168 shares through December 31, 2004. Through December 31, 2004, 739,656 stock options had been exercised. A summary of the status of the Company's stock options at December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 is presented in the table below:
2002 ------------------------------------- WEIGHTED AVERAGE RANGE OF EXERCISE EXERCISE SHARES PRICES PRICES ---------- -------- ------------- Outstanding at beginning of year 1,636,657 $3.49 $1.75 - $8.00 Granted (Incentive Plan Options) 54,500 $4.31 $3.76 - $5.37 Exercised (Incentive Plan Options) (6,834) $2.12 $2.00 - $2.25 Expired (Incentive Plan Options) (54,000) $6.38 $1.75 - $8.00 ---------- ----- Outstanding at end of year 1,630,323 $3.35 $1.75 - $8.00 ========== ===== Exercisable at end of year 1,048,212 $3.28 ========== ===== Weighted average of fair value of options granted during the year $ 3.57 ==========
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2003 ------------------------------------- WEIGHTED AVERAGE RANGE OF EXERCISE EXERCISE SHARES PRICES PRICES ---------- -------- ------------- Outstanding at beginning of year 1,630,323 $3.35 $1.75 - $8.00 Granted (Incentive Plan Options) 257,500 $4.63 $4.37 - $5.75 Exercised (Pre-IPO Options) (85,000) $3.60 $3.60 Exercised (Incentive Plan Options) (161,001) $2.39 $2.00 - $4.40 Expired (Incentive Plan Options) (4,000) $3.33 $2.25 - $4.40 ---------- ----- Outstanding at end of year 1,637,822 $3.63 $1.75 - $8.00 ========== ===== Exercisable at end of year 1,261,655 $3.44 ========== ===== Weighted average of fair value of options granted during the year $ 3.65 ==========
2004 --------------------------------------- WEIGHTED AVERAGE RANGE OF EXERCISE EXERCISE SHARES PRICES PRICES ---------- -------- --------------- Outstanding at beginning of year 1,637,822 $3.63 $1.75 - $8.00 Granted (Incentive Plan Options) 131,668 $8.01 $6.98 - $9.215 Exercised (Pre-IPO Options) (88,825) $3.60 $3.60 Exercised (Incentive Plan Options) (348,033) $3.83 $1.8125 - $8.00 Expired (Incentive Plan Options) (7,331) $5.89 $4.40 - $8.00 ---------- ----- Outstanding at end of year 1,325,301 $4.09 $1.75 - $9.215 ========== ===== Exercisable at end of year 1,009,243 $3.49 ========== ===== Weighted average of fair value of options granted during the year $ 4.86 ==========
In March of 2000, the FASB issued FIN No. 44 which was effective July 1, 2000 and clarifies the application of APB No. 25 for certain issues associated with the issuance or subsequent modifications of stock compensation. For certain modifications, including stock option repricings made subsequent to December 15, 1998, the Interpretation requires that variable plan accounting be applied to those modified awards prospectively from July 1, 2000. This requires that the change in the intrinsic value of the modified awards be recognized as compensation expense. On February 17, 2000, Carrizo repriced certain employee and director stock options covering 348,500 shares of stock with a weighted average exercise price of $9.13 to a new exercise price of $2.25 through the cancellation of existing options and issuance of new options at current market prices. Subsequent to the adoption of the Interpretation, the Company records the effects of any changes in its stock price over the remaining vesting period through February 2010 on the corresponding intrinsic value of the repriced options in its results of operations as compensation expense until the repriced options either are exercised or expire. Stock option compensation expense (benefit) relating to the repriced options for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 amounted to $(0.1 million), $0.3 million and $1.1 million, respectively. In December 1999, the Company reduced the exercise price of certain warrants originally issued to affiliates of Enron Corp. in January 1998. 250,000 of these warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 were exercised in January 2005, for 250,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $4.00 per share. 12. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, the Company incurred drilling costs in the amount of and $2.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively, with Grey Wolf Drilling. Mr. Webster is the Chairman of the Board of Carrizo and a member of the Board of Directors of Grey Wolf Drilling. During the year ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, the Company incurred lease operating costs of $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively, with Basic Services, Inc. Mr. Webster and Mr. Johnson are members of the Board of Directors of Basic Services, Inc. It is management's opinion that the transactions with both of these entitities were performed at prevailing market rates. F-26 At December 31, 2004, the Company had outstanding related-party accounts receivable and payable balances of $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively. At December 31, 2003, the Company had outstanding related party accounts payable balances of $0.9 million. During the year ended 2004, Goodrich Petroleum ("Goodrich") participated in the drilling of one well operated by the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company incurred land and drilling expenses of $0.6 million with the Company. Mr. Webster is a member of the Board of Directors of Goodrich. The terms of the operating agreements between the Company and Goodrich are consistent with standard industry practices. See Notes 4, 7 and 9 for a discussion of the investment in Pinnacle, Subordinated Notes and Series B Preferred Stock with parties that include members of the Company's Board of Directors or their affiliates. Steven A. Webster, Chairman of the Board of the Company, is also a managing director of Credit Suisse First Boston Private Equity and is therefore a related party to the Pinnacle transaction. The Company entered into a transition services agreement with Pinnacle pursuant to which the Company provided certain accounting, treasury, tax, insurance and financial reporting functions to Pinnacle for a monthly fee equal to the Company's actual cost to provide such services. No such services were provided during 2004. 13. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITY The Company's operations involve managing market risks related to changes in commodity prices. Derivative financial instruments, specifically swaps, futures, options and other contracts, are used to reduce and manage those risks. The Company addresses market risk by selecting instruments whose value fluctuations correlate strongly with the underlying commodity being hedged. The Company enters into swaps, options, collars and other derivative contracts to hedge the price risks associated with a portion of anticipated future oil and natural gas production. While the use of hedging arrangements limits the downside risk of adverse price movements, it may also limit future gains from favorable movements. Under these agreements, payments are received or made based on the differential between a fixed and a variable product price. These agreements are settled in cash at termination, expiration or exchanged for physical delivery contracts. The Company enters into the majority of its hedging transactions with two counterparties and a netting agreement is in place with those counterparties. The Company does not obtain collateral to support the agreements but monitors the financial viability of counterparties and believes its credit risk is minimal on these transactions. In the event of nonperformance, the Company would be exposed to price risk. The Company has some risk of accounting loss since the price received for the product at the actual physical delivery point may differ from the prevailing price at the delivery point required for settlement of the hedging transaction. As of December 31, 2003 and 2004, the unrealized gain/(loss), net of tax, of $0.2 million and $59,000, respectively, (net of tax of $0.1 million and $34,000, respectively) remained in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the valuation of the Company's hedging positions. Total oil purchased and sold under swaps and collars during 2002, 2003 and 2004 were 131,300 Bbls, 193,600 Bbls and 121,700 Bbls, respectively. Total natural gas purchased and sold under swaps and collars in 2002, 2003 and 2004 were 2,314,000 MMBtu, 2,739,000 MMBtu and 3,936,000 MMBtu, respectively. The net losses realized by the Company under such hedging arrangements were $(0.9) million, $(1.8) million and $(1.0) million for 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively, and are included in oil and natural gas revenues. F-27 At December 31, 2003 and 2004 the Company had the following outstanding hedge positions:
DECEMBER 31, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------ CONTRACT VOLUMES ---------------- AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE QUARTER BBLS MMBTU FIXED PRICE FLOOR PRICE CEILING PRICE ------- ------ ------- ----------- ----------- ------------- First Quarter 2004 27,000 $30.36 First Quarter 2004 180,000 6.67 First Quarter 2004 546,000 $4.10 $7.00 Second Quarter 2004 18,300 30.38 Second Quarter 2004 546,000 4.00 5.60 Third Quarter 2004 552,000 4.00 5.60 Fourth Quarter 2004 369,000 4.00 5.80
DECEMBER 31, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------ CONTRACT VOLUMES ---------------- AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE QUARTER BBLS MMBTU FIXED PRICE FLOOR PRICE CEILING PRICE ------- ------ ------- ----------- ----------- ------------- First Quarter 2005 27,000 $41.67 $50.50 First Quarter 2005 928,000 5.40 8.11 Second Quarter 2005 364,000 5.25 7.15 Second Quarter 2005 91,000 $6.03 Third Quarter 2005 368,000 5.25 7.40 Third Quarter 2005 92,000 6.03 Fourth Quarter 2005 276,000 5.25 7.92 Fourth Quarter 2005 92,000 6.03
In addition to the hedge positions above, during the second quarter of 2003, the Company acquired options to sell 6,000 MMBtu of natural gas per day for the period July 2003 through August 2003 (552,000 MMBtu) at $8.00 per MMBtu for approximately $119,000. The Company acquired these options to protect its cash position against potential margin calls on certain natural gas derivatives due to large increases in the price of natural gas. These options were classified as derivatives. As of December 31, 2003, these options have expired and a charge of $119,000 has been included in other income and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2003. In November 2001, the Company had no-cost collars with an affiliate of Enron Corp. which, because of Enron's financial condition, were no longer considered effective. An allowance was recorded at that time for the full value of the collars (the "Enron Claim") that was classified as other expense. The Company sold its Enron Claim to a financial institution for $0.5 million that was recorded in the third quarter of 2004 as other income. 14. SUBSEQUENT EVENT Effective February 1, 2005, the Company sold to a private company its interest in the Patterson Prospect Area in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, including the Shadyside #1 well and any anticipated follow-up wells, for approximately $9.0 million. The Company's average daily production from the Shadyside #1 during the fourth quarter 2004 was approximately 970 Mcfe per day. Proceeds from the sale are expected to be used in the 2005 Barnett Shale and Gulf Coast drilling program and for general corporate purposes. 15. SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON OIL AND NATURAL GAS EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES (UNAUDITED) The following disclosures provide unaudited information required by SFAS No. 69, "Disclosures About Oil and Gas Producing Activities." COSTS INCURRED Costs incurred in oil and natural gas property acquisition, exploration and development activities are summarized below: F-28
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 ------- ------- ------- (IN THOUSANDS) Property acquisition costs Unproved $ 6,402 $ 7,280 $21,831 Proved 660 -- 8,357 Exploration costs 14,194 23,745 39,181 Development costs 2,351 112 12,697 Asset retirement obligation 744 529 -- ------- ------- ------- Total costs incurred (1) $23,607 $31,881 $82,595 ======= ======= =======
- ---------- (1) Excludes capitalized interest on unproved properties of $3.1 million, $2.9 million and $2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively, and includes capitalized overhead of $1.0 million, $1.4 million and $1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. The table also includes non-cash asset retirement obligations of $0.7 million and $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively. OIL AND NATURAL GAS RESERVES Proved reserves are estimated quantities of oil and natural gas which geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions. Proved developed reserves are proved reserves that can reasonably be expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. Proved oil and natural gas reserve quantities at December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, and the related discounted future net cash flows before income taxes are based on estimates prepared by Ryder Scott Company, DeGolyer and MacNaughton and Fairchild & Wells, Inc., independent petroleum engineers. Such estimates have been prepared in accordance with guidelines established by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company's net ownership interests in estimated quantities of proved oil and natural gas reserves and changes in net proved reserves, all of which are located in the continental United States, are summarized below:
THOUSANDS OF BARRELS OF OIL AND CONDENSATE AT DECEMBER 31, ----------------------- 2002 2003 2004 ----- ----- ----- Proved developed and undeveloped reserves - Beginning of year 6,857 8,381 8,714 Purchase of oil and natural gas properties in place -- -- 5 Discoveries and extensions 369 231 208 Revisions 1,568 553 500 Sales of oil and gas properties in place (12) (1) -- Production (401) (450) (309) ----- ----- ----- End of year 8,381 8,714 9,118 ===== ===== ===== Proved developed reserves at beginning of year 1,158 1,393 1,395 ===== ===== ===== Proved developed reserves at end of year 1,393 1,395 1,459 ===== ===== =====
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MILLIONS OF CUBIC FEET OF NATURAL GAS AT DECEMBER 31, -------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 ------- ------ ------- Proved developed and undeveloped reserves - Beginning of year 17,858 12,922 18,069 Purchase of oil and natural gas properties in place 585 -- 13,390 Discoveries and extensions 3,280 10,305 32,002 Revisions (3,726) 129 (2,378) Sales of oil and gas properties in place (274) (523) -- Production (4,801) (4,764) (6,462) ------- ------ ------- End of year 12,922 18,069 54,621 ======= ====== ======= Proved developed reserves at beginning of year 13,754 12,826 17,098 ======= ====== ======= Proved developed reserves at end of year 12,826 17,098 28,066 ======= ====== =======
Carrizo uses the equity method of accounting to record its minority ownership in the operations of Pinnacle, formed in June 2003. Accordingly, the proved reserve tables, above, do not include the Company's interest ownership, 22.7% on a fully diluted basis, in the proved reserves of Pinnacle at the end of 2004, or an estimated 5.6 Bcfe of proved reserves. Standardized Measure The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to the Company's ownership interests in proved oil and natural gas reserves as of year-end is shown below:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------ 2002 2003 2004 -------- -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS) Future cash inflows $305,087 $375,160 $685,598 Future oil and natural gas operating expenses 142,597 167,090 244,618 Future development costs 15,259 15,943 55,730 Future income tax expenses 33,232 45,540 108,295 -------- -------- -------- Future net cash flows 113,999 146,587 276,955 10% annual discount for estimating timing of cash flows 49,702 58,961 127,234 -------- -------- -------- Standard measure of discounted future net cash flows $ 64,297 $ 87,626 $149,721 ======== ======== ========
Future cash flows are computed by applying year-end prices of oil and natural gas to year-end quantities of proved oil and natural gas reserves. Average prices used in computing year end 2002, 2003 and 2004 future cash flows were $29.16, $30.29 and $41.18 for oil, respectively and $4.70, $6.19 and $5.68 for natural gas, respectively. Future operating expenses and development costs are computed primarily by the Company's petroleum engineers by estimating the expenditures to be incurred in developing and producing the Company's 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 taxes are based on year-end statutory rates, adjusted for tax basis and availability of applicable tax assets. A discount factor of 10% was used to reflect the timing of future net cash flows. The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is not intended to represent the replacement cost or fair market value of the Company's oil and natural gas properties. An estimate of fair value would also take into account, among other things, the recovery of reserves not presently classified as proved, anticipated future changes in prices and costs, and a discount factor more representative of the time value of money and the risks inherent in reserve estimates. CHANGE IN STANDARDIZED MEASURE Changes in the standardized measure of future net cash flows relating to proved oil and natural gas reserves are summarized below: F-30
2002 2003 2004 -------- -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS) Changes due to current-year operations - Sales of oil and natural gas, net of oil and natural gas operating expenses $(23,377) $(34,177) $(42,982) Extensions and discoveries 20,680 42,530 80,933 Purchases of oil and gas properties 888 -- 16,467 Changes due to revisions in standardized variables Prices and operating expenses 36,511 8,654 34,516 Income taxes (12,748) (9,606) (31,667) Estimated future development costs 417 (377) 12,951 Revision of quantities 8,818 5,374 (1,307) Sales of reserves in place (191) (836) -- Accretion of discount 4,795 8,304 11,485 Production rates, timing and other (12,880) 3,463 (18,301) -------- -------- -------- Net change 22,913 23,329 62,095 Beginning of year 41,384 64,297 87,626 -------- -------- -------- End of year $ 64,297 $ 87,626 $149,721 ======== ======== ========
Sales of oil and natural gas, net of oil and natural gas operating expenses, are based on historical pretax results. Sales of oil and natural gas properties, extentions and discoveries, purchases of minerals in place and the changes due to revisions in standardized variables are reported on a pretax discounted basis, while the accretion of discount is presented on an after-tax basis. 16. SUPPLEMENTAL QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH ------- ------- ------- ------- (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) 2004 Revenues $10,873 $11,960 $12,274 $16,267 Costs and expenses, net 8,690 9,822 8,884 13,124 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income 2,183 2,138 3,390 3,143 Dividends and accretion 198 152 -- -- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income available to common shareholders $ 1,985 $ 1,986 $ 3,390 $ 3,143 ======= ======= ======= ======= Basic net income per share (1) $ 0.12 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 $ 0.14 ======= ======= ======= ======= Diluted net income per share (1) $ 0.10 $ 0.09 $ 0.15 $ 0.14 ======= ======= ======= =======
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FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH ------- ------ ------- ------ (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) 2003 Revenues $10,663 $8,828 $10,123 $8,893 Costs and expenses, net 7,693 6,868 8,041 7,866 ------- ------ ------- ------ Net income 2,970 1,960 2,082 1,027 Dividends and accretion 181 181 190 189 ------- ------ ------- ------ Net income available to common shareholders before cumulative effect in accounting principle $ 2,789 $1,779 $ 1,892 $ 838 ======= ====== ======= ====== Cumulative effect in change of in accounting principle 128 -- -- -- ------- ------ ------- ------ Net income available to common shareholders $ 2,661 $1,779 $ 1,892 $ 838 ======= ====== ======= ====== Basic net income per share (1) $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.13 $ 0.06 ======= ====== ======= ====== Diluted net income per share (1) $ 0.16 $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ 0.05 ======= ====== ======= ======
- ---------- (1) The sum of individual quarterly net income per common share may not agree with year-to-date net income per common share as each period's computation is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during that period. F-32 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. By: /s/ PAUL F. BOLING ------------------------------------ Paul F. Boling Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer Date: March 31, 2005 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
NAME CAPACITY DATE ---- -------- ---- /s/ S. P. JOHNSON IV President, Chief Executive March 31, 2005 - ------------------------- Officer and Director (Principal S. P. Johnson IV Executive Officer) /s/ PAUL F. BOLING Chief Financial Officer, Vice March 31, 2005 - ------------------------- President, Secretary and Paul F. Boling Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) /s/ STEVEN A. WEBSTER Chairman of the Board March 31, 2005 - ------------------------- Steven A. Webster /s/ THOMAS L. CARTER, JR. Director March 31, 2005 - ------------------------- Thomas L. Carter, Jr. /s/ PAUL B. LOYD, JR. Director March 31, 2005 - ------------------------- Paul B. Loyd, Jr. /s/ F. GARDNER PARKER Director March 31, 2005 - ------------------------- F. Gardner Parker /s/ ROGER A. RAMSEY Director March 31, 2005 - ------------------------- Roger A. Ramsey /s/ FRANK A. WOJTEK Director March 31, 2005 - ------------------------- Frank A. Wojtek
F-33 EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION - ------- ----------- +2.1 -- Combination Agreement by and among the Company, Carrizo Production, Inc., Encinitas Partners Ltd., La Rosa Partners Ltd., Carrizo Partners Ltd., Paul B. Loyd, Jr., Steven A. Webster, S.P. Johnson IV, Douglas A.P. Hamilton and Frank A. Wojtek dated as of June 6, 1998 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-29187)). +3.1 -- Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998). +3.2 -- Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, as amended by Amendment No. 1 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A (Registration No. 000-22915), Amendment No. 2 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999) and Amendment No. 3 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.1 -- Amendment No. 1 to the Letter Agreement Regarding Participation in the Company's 2001 Seismic and Acreage Program, dated June 1, 2001 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001). +10.2 -- Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of the Company effective as of February 17, 2000 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000). +10.3 -- Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of the Company (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002). +10.4 -- Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of the Company (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002). +10.5 -- Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of the Company (Incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to the Company's Proxy Statement dated April 21, 2003). +10.6 -- Amendment No. 4 to the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix B to the Company's Proxy Statement dated April 26, 2004). +10.7 -- Employment Agreement between the Company and S.P. Johnson IV (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-29187)). +10.8 -- Employment Agreement between the Company and Kendall A. Trahan (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-29187)). +10.9 -- Employment Agreement between the Company and J. Bradley Fisher (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-2 (Registration No. 333-111475)). +10.10 -- Employment Agreement between the Company and Paul F. Boling (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-2 (Registration No. 333-111475)). +10.11 -- Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and each of its directors and executive officers (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998). +10.12 -- S Corporation Tax Allocation, Payment and Indemnification Agreement among the Company and Messrs. Loyd, Webster, Johnson, Hamilton and Wojtek (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-29187)). +10.13 -- S Corporation Tax Allocation, Payment and Indemnification Agreement among Carrizo Production, Inc. and Messrs. Loyd, Webster, Johnson, Hamilton and Wojtek (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-29187)). +10.14 -- Form of Amendment to Executive Officer Employment Agreement. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 8, 1998). +10.15 -- Securities Purchase Agreement dated December 15, 1999 among the Company, CB Capital Investors, L.P., Mellon Ventures, L.P., Paul B. Loyd Jr., Douglas A. P. Hamilton and Steven A. Webster (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999). +10.16 -- First Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of June 7, 2004 among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., Steelhead Investments Ltd., Douglas A.P. Hamilton, Paul B. Loyd, Jr., Steven A. Webster and Mellon Ventures, L.P. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2004). +10.17 -- Form of Amended and Restated 9% Senior Subordinated Note due 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2004).
+10.18 -- Second Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of October 29, 2004 among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. and the Investors named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). +10.19 -- Shareholders Agreement dated December 15, 1999 among the Company, CB Capital Investors, L.P., Mellon Ventures, L.P., Paul B. Loyd Jr., Douglas A. P. Hamilton, Steven A. Webster, S.P. Johnson IV, Frank A. Wojtek and DAPHAM Partnership, L.P. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999). +10.20 -- First Amendment to Shareholders Agreement dated as of December 15, 1999 by and among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc, J.P. Morgan Partners (23A SBIC), LLC, Mellon Ventures, L.P., S.P. Johnson IV, Frank A. Wojtek, Steven A. Webster, Douglas A.P. Hamilton, Paul B. Loyd, Jr. and DAPHAM Partnership, L.P. dated April 21, 2004 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 32 to the Schedule 13D/A filed by Paul B. Loyd, Jr. on May 27, 2004). +10.21 -- Second Amendment to Shareholders Agreement dated as of December 15,1999 by and among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., J.P. Morgan Partners (23A SBIC), LLC, Mellon Ventures, L.P., S.P. Johnson IV, Frank A. Wojtek and Steven A. Webster dated June 7, 2004 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2004). +10.22 -- Registration Rights Agreement dated December 15, 1999 among the Company, CB Capital Investors, L.P. and Mellon Ventures, L.P. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8- K dated December 15, 1999). +10.23 -- Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement dated December 15, 1999 among the Company, Paul B. Loyd Jr., Douglas A. P. Hamilton, Steven A. Webster, S.P. Johnson IV, Frank A. Wojtek and DAPHAM Partnership, L.P. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999). +10.24 -- Form of Amendment to Executive Officer Employment Agreement (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.7 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999). +10.25 -- Form of Amendment to Director Indemnification Agreement (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.8 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 15, 1999). +10.26 -- Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Rocky Mountain Gas, Inc. and CCBM, Inc., dated June 29, 2001 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001). +10.27 -- Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 20, 2002 among the Company, Mellon Ventures, L.P. and Steven A. Webster (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.28 -- Warrant Agreement dated February 20, 2002 among the Company, Mellon Ventures, L.P. and Steven A. Webster (including Warrant Certificate) (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.29 -- Registration Rights Agreement dated February 20, 2002 among the Company, Mellon Ventures, L.P. and Steven A. Webster (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.30 -- Form of Amendment to Executive Officer Employment Agreement (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.7 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.31 -- Form of Amendment to Director Indemnification Agreement (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.8 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2002). +10.32 -- Contribution and Subscription Agreement dated June 23, 2003 by and among Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc., CCBM, Inc., Rocky Mountain Gas, Inc. and the CSFB Parties listed therein (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.33 -- Transition Services Agreement dated June 23, 2003 by and between the Company and Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003). +10.34 -- Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 30, 2004 by and among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., CCBM, Inc., Hibernia National Bank, as Agent, Union Bank of California, N.A., as co-agent, and Hibernia National Bank and Union Bank of California, N.A., as lenders (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 6, 2004). +10.35 -- First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of October 29, 2004 among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., CCBM, Inc., Hibernia National Bank and Union Bank of California, N.A. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004).
+10.36 -- Commercial Guaranty made and entered into as of September 30, 2004 by CCBM, Inc. in favor of Hibernia National Bank, as agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 6, 2004). +10.37 -- Amended and Restated Stock Pledge and Security Agreement dated and effective as of September 30, 2004 by Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. in favor of Hibernia National Bank, as agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 6, 2004). +10.38 -- Note Purchase Agreement dated as of October 29, 2004 among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., the Purchasers named therein and PCRL Investments L.P., as collateral agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). +10.39 -- Form of 10% Senior Subordinated Secured Note due 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). +10.40 -- Stock Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of October 29, 2004 by Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. in favor of PCRL Investments L.P., as collateral agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). +10.41 -- Commercial Guaranty dated as of October 29, 2004 by CCBM, Inc. in favor of PCRL Investments L.P., guarantying the indebtedness of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). +10.42 -- Registration Rights Agreement dated as of October 29, 2004 among Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. and the Investors named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2004). 10.43 -- Form of Stock Option Award Agreement. +10.44 -- Employment Agreement between the Company and Gregory E. Evans dated March 21, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 22, 2005). 10.45 -- Director Compensation. 10.46 -- Base Salaries and 2004 Annual Bonuses for certain Executive Officers. 21.1 -- Subsidiaries of the Company. 23.1 -- Consent of Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. 23.2 -- Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. 23.3 -- Consent of Ryder Scott Company Petroleum Engineers. 23.4 -- Consent of Fairchild & Wells, Inc. 23.5 -- Consent of DeGolyer and MacNaughton. 31.1 -- CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2 -- CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1 -- CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.2 -- CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 99.1 -- Summary of Reserve Report of Ryder Scott Company Petroleum Engineers as of December 31, 2004. 99.2 -- Summary of Reserve Report of Fairchild & Wells, Inc. as of December 31, 2004. 99.3 -- Summary of Reserve Report of DeGolyer and MacNaughton as of December 31, 2004.
- ---------- + Incorporated by reference as indicated. EX-10.43 2 h23579exv10w43.txt FORM OF STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.43 INCENTIVE PLAN OF CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of the day of month, year (the "Grant Date"), by and between Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., a Texas corporation (the "Company"), and employee name (the "Grantee"). The Company has adopted the Incentive Plan of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (the "Plan"), a copy of which is appended to this Agreement as Exhibit A and by this reference made a part hereof, for the benefit of eligible employees, directors and independent contractors of the Company and its Subsidiaries. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Plan. Pursuant to the Plan, the Committee, which has generally been assigned responsibility for administering the Plan, has determined that it would be in the interest of the Company and its stockholders to grant the options provided herein in order to provide Grantee with additional remuneration for services rendered, to encourage Grantee to remain in the employ of the Company or its Subsidiaries and to increase Grantee's personal interest in the continued success and progress of the Company. The Company and Grantee therefore agree as follows: 1. GRANT OF OPTION. Subject to the terms and conditions herein, the Company grants to the Grantee during the period commencing on date and expiring at 5 p.m. Houston, Texas time ("Close of Business") on date (the "Option Term"), subject to earlier termination pursuant to paragraph 6 below, an option to purchase from the Company, at the price per share set forth on Schedule 1 hereto (the "Option Price"), the number of shares of Company Common Stock ("Common Stock") set forth on said Schedule 1 (the "Option Shares"). The Option Price and Option Shares are subject to adjustment pursuant to paragraph 9 below. This option is a "Nonqualified Stock Option" and is hereinafter referred to as the "Option." 2. CONDITIONS OF EXERCISE. The Option is exercisable only in accordance with the conditions stated in this paragraph. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph (a), the Option may only be exercised to the extent the Option Shares have become available for purchase in accordance with the following schedule: -1-
Percentage of Option Date Shares Available for Purchase - ---- ----------------------------- Date 33.3% Date 33.3% Date 33.3%
Notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to the provisions of any applicable written employment agreement between the Grantee and the Company or any Subsidiary, no additional Option Shares shall become available for purchase if Grantee has not remained in the continuous employment of the Company and its Subsidiaries through the applicable date. A change of employment is continuous employment within the meaning of this paragraph 2 provided that, after giving effect to such change, the Grantee continues to be an employee of the Company or any Subsidiary. (b) To the extent the Option becomes exercisable, such Option may be exercised in whole or in part (at any time or from time to time, except as otherwise provided herein) until expiration of the Option Term or earlier termination thereof. 3. MANNER OF EXERCISE. The Option shall be considered exercised (as to the number of Option Shares specified in the notice referred to in subparagraph (a) below) on the latest of (i) the date of exercise designated in the written notice referred to in subparagraph (a) below, (ii) if the date so designated is not a business day, the first business day following such date or (iii) the earliest business day by which the Company has received all of the following: (a) Written notice, in such form as the Committee may require, designating, among other things, the date of exercise and the number of Option Shares to be purchased; (b) If the Option is to be exercised, payment of the Option Price for each Option Share to be purchased in cash, Common Stock or in such other form (or combination of forms) of payment contemplated by Section 11 of the Plan as the Committee or the provisions of Section 11 of the Plan may permit; provided, however, that any shares of Common Stock delivered in payment of the Option Price that are or were the subject of an Employee Award or Independent Contractor Award must be shares that the Grantee has owned for a period of at least six months prior to the date of exercise; and (c) Any other documentation that the Committee may reasonably require. 4. MANDATORY WITHHOLDING FOR TAXES. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the Company shall deduct from the cash and/or shares of Common Stock otherwise payable or deliverable upon exercise of the Option an amount of cash and/or number of shares of Common Stock (valued at their Fair Market Value on the date of exercise) that is equal to the amount of all -2- federal, state and local taxes required to be withheld by the Company upon such exercise, as determined by the Committee. 5. DELIVERY BY THE COMPANY. As soon as practicable after receipt of all items referred to in paragraph 3, and subject to the withholding referred to in paragraph 4, the Company shall deliver to the Grantee certificates issued in Grantee's name for the number of Option Shares purchased by exercise of the Option. If delivery is by mail, delivery of shares of Common Stock shall be deemed effected for all purposes when a stock transfer agent of the Company shall have deposited the certificates in the United States mail, addressed to the Grantee, and any cash payment shall be deemed effected when a Company check, payable to Grantee and in an amount equal to the amount of the cash payment, shall have been deposited in the United States mail, addressed to the Grantee. 6. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, the Option shall terminate, prior to the expiration of the Option Term, at the time specified below: (a) If Grantee terminates employment with the Company and its Subsidiaries voluntarily without Good Reason (as defined below), then the Option shall terminate at the Close of Business on the first business day following the expiration of the 90 day period which began on the date of termination of Grantee's employment; or (b) If Grantee's employment with the Company and its Subsidiaries is terminated by the Company or a Subsidiary for Cause (as defined below), then the Option shall terminate immediately upon termination of Grantee's employment. In any event in which the Option remains exercisable for a period of time following the date of termination of Grantee's employment, the Option may be exercised during such period of time only to the extent it is or becomes exercisable as provided in paragraph 2. Notwithstanding any period of time referenced in this paragraph 6 or any other provision of this paragraph that may be construed to the contrary, the Option shall in any event terminate upon the expiration of the Option Term. "Cause" for purposes of the Agreement shall mean cause as defined in any written employment agreement between the Grantee and the Company or a Subsidiary in effect at the time of the Grantee's termination of employment or, in the absence of any such employment agreement, any of the following: (a) conviction of the Grantee by a court of competent jurisdiction of any felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; (b) the Grantee's knowing failure or refusal to follow reasonable instructions of the Board or reasonable policies, standards and regulations of the Company or its Subsidiaries; (c) the Grantee's continued failure or refusal to faithfully and diligently perform the usual, customary duties of his employment with the Company or a Subsidiary; (d) the Grantee continuously conducting himself in an unprofessional, unethical, immoral or fraudulent manner; or (e) the Grantee's conduct discredits the Company or a Subsidiary or is detrimental to the reputation, character and standing of the Company or a Subsidiary. -3- "Good Reason" for purposes of the Agreement shall mean good reason as defined in any written employment agreement between the Grantee and the Company or a Subsidiary in effect at the time of the Grantee's termination of employment or, in the absence of any such employment agreement, shall be deemed to have occurred upon the happening of any of the following: (i) any reduction in Grantee's annual rate of salary; (ii) either (x) a failure of the Company to continue in effect any employee benefit plan in which Grantee was participating or (y) the taking of any action by the Company that would adversely affect Grantee's participation in, or materially reduce Grantee's benefits under, any such employee benefit plan, unless such failure or such taking of any action adversely affects the senior members of the corporate management of the Company generally; (iii) the assignment to Grantee of duties and responsibilities that are materially more oppressive or onerous than those attendant to Grantee's position immediately after the date hereof; (iv) the relocation of the office location as assigned to Grantee by the Company to a location more than 20 miles from Grantee's current location without Grantee's consent; or (v) the failure of the Company to obtain, prior to the time of any reorganization, merger, consolidation, disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or similar transaction effective after the date hereof, in which the Company is not the surviving person, the unconditional assumption in writing or by operation of law of the Company's obligations to Grantee under this Agreement by each direct successor to the Company in any such transaction. 7. NONTRANSFERABILITY OF OPTION. During Grantee's lifetime, the Option is not transferable (voluntarily or involuntarily) other than pursuant to a domestic relations order and, except as otherwise required pursuant to a domestic relations order, is exercisable only by the Grantee or Grantee's court appointed legal representative. The Grantee may designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries to whom the Option shall pass upon Grantee's death and may change such designation from time to time by filing a written designation of beneficiary or beneficiaries with the Committee on the form annexed hereto as Exhibit B or such other form as may be prescribed by the Committee, provided that no such designation shall be effective unless so filed prior to the death of Grantee. If no such designation is made or if the designated beneficiary does not survive the Grantee's death, the Option shall pass by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Following Grantee's death, the Option, if otherwise exercisable, may be exercised by the person to whom such option passes according to the foregoing and such person shall be deemed the Grantee for purposes of any applicable provisions of this Agreement. -4- 8. NO STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS. The Grantee shall not be deemed for any purpose to be, or to have any of the rights of, a stockholder of the Company with respect to any shares of Common Stock as to which this Agreement relates until such shares shall have been issued to Grantee by the Company. Furthermore, the existence of this Agreement shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Company or its stockholders to accomplish any corporate act, including, without limitation, the acts referred to in Section 15 of the Plan. 9. ADJUSTMENTS. As provided in Section 15 of the Plan, certain adjustments may be made to the Option upon the occurrence of events or circumstances described in Section 15 of the Plan. 10. RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY LAW. Without limiting the generality of Section 16 of the Plan, the Grantee agrees that Grantee will not exercise the Option and that the Company will not be obligated to deliver any shares of Common Stock, if counsel to the Company determines that such exercise, or delivery would violate any applicable law or any rule or regulation of any governmental authority or any rule or regulation of, or agreement of the Company with, any securities exchange or association upon which the Common Stock is listed or quoted. The Company shall in no event be obligated to take any affirmative action in order to cause the exercise of the Option or the resulting delivery of shares of Common Stock to comply with any such law, rule, regulation or agreement. 11. NOTICE. Unless the Company notifies the Grantee in writing of a different procedure, any notice or other communication to the Company with respect to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be (a) delivered personally to the following address: Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. 1000 Louisiana St., Suite 1500 Houston, Texas 77002 or (b) sent by first class mail, postage prepaid and addressed as follows: Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. 1000 Louisiana St, Suite 1500 Houston, Texas 77002 Attention: Payroll/Benefits Manager Any notice or other communication to the Grantee with respect to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, or shall be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to Grantee's address as listed in the records of the Company on the Grant Date, unless the Company has received written notification from the Grantee of a change of address. 12. AMENDMENT. Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof, this Agreement may be supplemented or amended from time to time as approved by the Committee as contemplated by Section 6 of the Plan. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, without the consent of the Grantee, -5- (a) this Agreement may be amended or supplemented (i) to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision herein, or (ii) to add to the covenants and agreements of the Company for the benefit of Grantee or surrender any right or power reserved to or conferred upon the Company in this Agreement, subject, however, to any required approval of the Company's stockholders and, provided, in each case, that such changes or corrections shall not adversely affect the rights of Grantee with respect to the Award evidenced hereby without the Grantee's consent, or (iii) to make such other changes as the Company, upon advice of counsel, determines are necessary or advisable because of the adoption or promulgation of, or change in or of the interpretation of, any law or governmental rule or regulation, including any applicable federal or state securities laws; and (b) subject to Section 6 of the Plan and any required approval of the Company's stockholders, the Award evidenced by this Agreement may be canceled by the Committee and a new Award made in substitution therefor, provided that the Award so substituted shall satisfy all of the requirements of the Plan as of the date such new Award is made and no such action shall adversely affect the Option to the extent then exercisable without the Grantee's consent. 13. GRANTEE EMPLOYMENT. Nothing contained in this Agreement, and no action of the Company or the Committee with respect hereto, shall confer or be construed to confer on the Grantee any right to continue in the employ of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or interfere in any way with the right of the Company or any employing Subsidiary to terminate the Grantee's employment at any time, with or without cause; subject, however, to the provisions of any employment agreement between the Grantee and the Company or any Subsidiary. 14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Texas. 15. CONSTRUCTION. References in this Agreement to "this Agreement" and the words "herein," "hereof," "hereunder" and similar terms include all Exhibits and Schedules appended hereto, including the Plan. This Agreement is entered into, and the Award evidenced hereby is granted, pursuant to the Plan and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Plan and the administrative interpretations adopted by the Committee thereunder. All decisions of the Committee upon questions regarding the Plan or this Agreement shall be conclusive. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, in the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan shall control. The headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement have been included for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part hereof and shall in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof. 16. DUPLICATE ORIGINALS. The Company and the Grantee may sign any number of copies of this Agreement. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement. -6- 17. RULES BY COMMITTEE. The rights of the Grantee and obligations of the Company hereunder shall be subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as the Committee may adopt from time to time hereafter. 18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Subject to the provisions of any applicable written employment agreement between the Grantee and the Company or any Subsidiary, Grantee and the Company hereby declare and represent that no promise or agreement not herein expressed has been made and that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the Option and replaces and makes null and void any prior agreements, oral or written, between Grantee and the Company regarding the Option. 19. GRANTEE ACCEPTANCE. Grantee shall signify acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement by signing in the space provided at the end hereof and returning a signed copy to the Company. ATTEST: Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. By: ------------------------------------ Secretary Name: S.P. Johnson Title: President ACCEPTED: ------------------------------------ -7- Schedule 1 to Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement dated as of date INCENTIVE PLAN OF CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. Grantee: Employee Name Grant Date: Date Option Price: $ 0.00 per share Option Shares: 0,000 shares of Common Stock, $ 0.00 par value per share. -8- Exhibit B to Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement dated as of date INCENTIVE PLAN OF CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. DESIGNATION OF BENEFICIARY I, ___________________________________________ (the "Grantee"), hereby declare that upon my death ______________________________ (the "Beneficiary") of Name ________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address City State Zip Code who is my ____________________________________________, shall be entitled to the Relationship to Grantee Option and all other rights accorded the Grantee by the above-referenced agreement (the "Agreement"). It is understood that this Designation of Beneficiary is made pursuant to the Agreement and is subject to the conditions stated herein, including the Beneficiary's survival of the Grantee's death. If any such condition is not satisfied, such rights shall devolve according to the Grantee's will or the laws of descent and distribution. It is further understood that all prior designations of beneficiary under the Agreement are hereby revoked and that this Designation of Beneficiary may only be revoked in writing, signed by the Grantee, and filed with the Company prior to the Grantee's death. - --------------- ---------------------------------------- Date Grantee -9- EX-10.45 3 h23579exv10w45.txt DIRECTOR COMPENSATION . . . Exhibit 10.45 SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS Annual Retainer $10,000 Committee Chairman Annual Retainer: Audit Committee $10,000 Compensation Committee $ 5,000 Regular Board Meeting Fee $ 2,500(1) Special Board Meeting Fee $ 1,000(2) Committee Meeting Fee $ 500(3) New Member Stock Option Grant (#) $10,000 Committee Chairman Stock Option Grant Audit Committee (#) 3,000 Compensation Committee (#) 2,000 Nominating Committee (#) 2,000 Annual Director Stock Option Grant (4) Annual Director Restricted Stock Grant (4)
- ---------- (1) The fee is $1,000 if participation is by telephone. (2) The fee is $500 if participation is by telephone. (3) The fee is $250 if participation is by telephone. (4) Any award is at the discretion of the Compensation Committee or Board of Directors. 1 SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION FOR CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Consulting Arrangement $12,000/month Annual Stock Option Grant (1) Annual Restricted Stock Grant (1)
- ---------- (1) Any award is at the discretion of the Compensation Committee or Board of Directors. 2 EX-10.46 4 h23579exv10w46.txt BASE SALARIES & 2004 ANNUAL BONUSES - CERTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICERS . . . Exhibit 10.46 SCHEDULE OF BASE SALARIES AND 2004 ANNUAL BONUSES FOR CERTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Name and Position Annual Base Salary(1) 2004 Annual Bonus - ----------------- --------------------- ----------------- S.P. Johnson IV $257,548 $128,750 President and Chief Executive Officer Paul F. Boling $157,500 $ 55,125 Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer Gregory E. Evans $175,000 -- Vice President of Exploration J. Bradley Fisher $217,425 $108,500 Vice President of Operations Kendall A. Trahan $165,567 $ 41,375 Vice President of Land
- ---------- (1) Effective April 1, 2005, the Company increased the annual base salaries for Mr. Johnson, Mr. Boling, Mr. Fisher and Mr. Trahan to $283,500, $173,250, $226,800 and $173,845, respectively. EX-21.1 5 h23579exv21w1.txt SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY Exhibit 21.1 The Company has the following wholly owned subsidiary: CCBM, Inc. The Company also has a 37.5% interest in the following affiliate: Pinnacle Gas Resources, Inc. EX-23.1 6 h23579exv23w1.txt CONSENT OF PANNELL KERR FORSTER OF TEXAS, P.C. Exhibit 23.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-8 No. 333-35245, No. 333-55838 and No. 333-116528 pertaining to the Incentive Plan of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. of our report dated March 15, 2005, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. March 30, 2005 EX-23.2 7 h23579exv23w2.txt CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Exhibit 23.2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM The Board of Directors and Stockholders Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Forms S-8 Nos. 333-35245, 333-55838 and 333-116528) pertaining to the Incentive Plan of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. of our report dated March 25, 2004, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2004. Ernst & Young LLP Houston, Texas March 30, 2005 EX-23.3 8 h23579exv23w3.txt CONSENT OF RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM ENGINEERS Exhibit 23.3 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-35245, 333-55838 and 333-116528); (the "Registration Statements") of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., a Texas corporation (the "Company"), relating to the 1997 Incentive Plan of the Company of information contained in our reserve report that is summarized as of December 31, 2004 in our summary letter dated March 29, 2005, relating to the oil and gas reserves and revenue, as of December 31, 2004, of certain interests of the Company. We hereby consent to all references to such reports, letters and/or to this firm in each of the Registration Statement and the Prospectus to which the Registration Statement relates, and further consent to our being named as an expert in each of the Registration Statement and the Prospectus to which the Registration Statement relates. RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P. Houston, Texas March 29, 2005 EX-23.4 9 h23579exv23w4.txt CONSENT OF FAIRCHILD & WELLS, INC. Exhibit 23.4 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-35245, 333-55838 and 333-116528); (the "Registration Statements") of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., a Texas corporation (the "Company"), relating to the 1997 Incentive Plan of the Company of information contained in our reserve report that is summarized as in our summary letter dated February 7, 2005, relating to the oil and gas reserves and revenue, as of December 31, 2004, of certain interests of the Company. We hereby consent to all references to such reports, letters and/or to this firm in each of the Registration Statement and the Prospectus to which the Registration Statement relates, and further consent to our being named as an expert in each of the Registration Statement and the Prospectus to which the Registration Statement relates. /s/ Fairchild and Wells, Inc. ---------------------------------------- Fairchild and Wells, Inc. Houston, Texas March 29, 2005 EX-23.5 10 h23579exv23w5.txt CONSENT OF DEGOLYER AND MACNAUGHTON Exhibit 23.5 DEGOLYER AND MACNAUGHTON 4925 GREENVILLE AVENUE, SUITE 400 ONE ENERGY SQUARE DALLAS, TEXAS 75206 March 29, 2005 Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. 1000 Louisiana Street Suite 1500 Houston, Texas 77002 Ladies and Gentlemen: We consent to the use of the name DeGolyer and MacNaughton, to references to DeGolyer and MacNaughton, and to the inclusion by reference of information taken from our "Appraisal Report as of December 31, 2004 on Certain Properties owned by Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc." (our Report) in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-35245, 333-55838 and 333-116528) (the "Registration Statements") of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., a Texas corporation (the Company), relating to the 1997 Incentive Plan of the Company, and in the sections "Oil and Gas Reserves" and "Oil and Natural Gas Reserve Estimates" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, provided, however, that we were necessarily unable to verify the estimates from our Report, since these estimates were combined with those of other firms for other properties and reported in total. We further consent to the incorporation of the text of our Report in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 as exhibit 99.3. Very truly yours, /s/ DeGOLYER and MacNAUGHTON ---------------------------------------- EX-31.1 11 h23579exv31w1.txt CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EXHIBIT 31.1 CERTIFICATIONS PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, S.P. Johnson, IV, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this annual report based on such evaluation; and c) disclosed in this annual report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 31, 2005 /s/ S.P. JOHNSON IV ---------------------------------------- S.P. Johnson IV President and Chief Executive Officer EX-31.2 12 h23579exv31w2.txt CERTIFICATION OF CFO PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EXHIBIT 31.2 CERTIFICATIONS PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER I, Paul F. Boling, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this annual report based on such evaluation; and c) disclosed in this annual report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 31, 2005 /s/ PAUL F. BOLING ---------------------------------------- Paul F. Boling Chief Financial Officer EX-32.1 13 h23579exv32w1.txt CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 EXHIBIT 32.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (SUBSECTIONS (A) AND (B) OF SECTION 1350, CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE) Pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), I, S.P. Johnson, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., a Texas corporation (the "Company"), hereby certify, to my knowledge, that: (1) the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Decembr 31, 2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (2) information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Dated: March 31, 2005 /s/ S.P. Johnson, IV ------------------------------------------- Name: S.P. Johnson, IV President and Chief Executive Officer The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code) and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document. A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. and will be retained by Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. EX-32.2 14 h23579exv32w2.txt CERTIFICATION OF CFO PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 EXHIBIT 32.2 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (SUBSECTIONS (A) AND (B) OF SECTION 1350, CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE) Pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), I, Paul Boling, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., a Texas corporation (the "Company"), hereby certify, to my knowledge, that: (1) the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (2) information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Dated: March 31, 2005 /s/ Paul F. Boling ---------------------------------- Name: Paul F. Boling Vice President and Chief Financial Officer The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code) and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document. A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. and will be retained by Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. EX-99.1 15 h23579exv99w1.txt SUMMARY OF RESERVE REPORT OF RYDER SCOTT COMPANY EXHIBIT 99.1 March 29, 2005 Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. 14701 St. Mary's Lane, Suite 800 Houston, Texas 77079 Gentlemen: At your request, we have prepared an estimate of the reserves, future production, and income attributable to certain leasehold and royalty interests of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (Carrizo) as of December 31, 2004. The subject properties are located in the states of Louisiana and Texas. The income data were estimated using the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidelines for future price and cost parameters. The estimated reserves and future income amounts presented in this report are related to hydrocarbon prices. December 31, 2004 hydrocarbon prices were used in the preparation of this report as required by SEC guidelines; however, actual future prices may vary significantly from December 31, 2004 prices. Therefore, volumes of reserves actually recovered and amounts of income actually received may differ significantly from the estimated quantities presented in this report. The results of this study are summarized below. SEC PARAMETERS Estimated Net Reserves and Income Data Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests of CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. As of December 31, 2004
Proved ---------------------------------------------------- Developed ------------------------- Total Producing Non-Producing Undeveloped Proved --------- ------------- ----------- ---------- NET REMAINING RESERVES Oil/Condensate - Barrels 331,994 140,533 46,357 518,884 Plant Products - Barrels 89,941 74,134 31,798 195,873 Gas - MMCF 9,839 7,597 4,431 21,867 INCOME DATA ($M) Future Gross Revenue $72,841.8 $50,939.3 $28,821.0 $152,602.1 Deductions 12,319.8 8,220.3 11,644.9 32,185.0 --------- --------- --------- ---------- Future Net Income (FNI) $60,522.0 $42,719.0 $17,176.1 $120,417.1 Discounted FNI @ 10% $50,338.1 $27,777.5 $11,914.6 $ 90,030.2
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. March 29, 2005 Page 2 Liquid hydrocarbons are expressed in standard 42 gallon barrels. All gas volumes are sales gas expressed in millions of cubic feet (MMCF) at the official temperature and pressure bases of the areas in which the gas reserves are located. The future gross revenue is after the deduction of production taxes. The deductions are comprised of the normal direct costs of operating the wells, ad valorem taxes, recompletion costs, development costs, and certain abandonment costs net of salvage. The future net income is before the deduction of state and federal income taxes and general administrative overhead, and has not been adjusted for outstanding loans that may exist nor does it include any adjustment for cash on hand or undistributed income. No attempt was made to quantify or otherwise account for any accumulated gas production imbalances that may exist. Gas reserves account for approximately 88 percent and liquid hydrocarbon reserves account for the remaining 12 percent of total future gross revenue from proved reserves. RESERVES INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT The proved reserves included herein conform to the definition as set forth in the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation S-X Part 210.4-10 (a) as clarified by subsequent Commission Staff Accounting Bulletins. The definitions of proved reserves are included in the section entitled "Petroleum Reserves Definitions" which is attached with this report. The proved developed non-producing reserves included herein are comprised of shut-in and behind pipe categories. The various reserve status categories are defined in the section entitled "Petroleum Reserves Definitions " which is attached with this report. ESTIMATES OF RESERVES In general, the reserves included herein were estimated by performance methods or the volumetric method; however, other methods were used in certain cases where characteristics of the data indicated such other methods were more appropriate in our opinion. The reserves estimated by the performance method utilized extrapolations of various historical data in those cases where such data were definitive. Reserves were estimated by the volumetric method in those cases where there were inadequate historical performance data to establish a definitive trend or where the use of production performance data as a basis for the reserve estimates was considered to be inappropriate. The reserves included in this report are estimates only and should not be construed as being exact quantities. They may or may not be actually recovered, and if recovered, the revenues therefrom and the actual costs related thereto could be more or less than the estimated amounts. Moreover, estimates of reserves may increase or decrease as a result of future operations. FUTURE PRODUCTION RATES Initial production rates are based on the current producing rates for those wells now on production. Test data and other related information were used to estimate the anticipated initial production rates for those wells or locations which are not currently producing. If no production decline trend has been established, future production rates were held constant, or adjusted for the effects of curtailment where appropriate, until a decline in ability to produce was anticipated. An estimated rate of decline was then applied to depletion of the reserves. If a decline trend has been established, this trend was used as the basis for estimating future production rates. For reserves not yet on production, sales were estimated to commence at an anticipated date furnished by Carrizo. Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. March 29, 2005 Page 3 The future production rates from wells now on production may be more or less than estimated because of changes in market demand or allowables set by regulatory bodies. Wells or locations which are not currently producing may start producing earlier or later than anticipated in our estimates of their future production rates. HYDROCARBON PRICES Carrizo furnished us with hydrocarbon prices in effect at December 31, 2004 and with its forecasts of future prices which take into account SEC and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules, current market prices, contract prices, and fixed and determinable price escalations where applicable. In accordance with FASB Statement No. 69, December 31, 2004 market prices were determined using the daily oil price or daily gas sales price ("spot price") adjusted for oilfield or gas gathering hub and wellhead price differences (e.g. grade, transportation, gravity, sulfur and BS&W) as appropriate. Also in accordance with SEC and FASB specifications, changes in market prices subsequent to December 31, 2004 were not considered in this report. For hydrocarbon products sold under contract, the contract price including fixed and determinable escalations, exclusive of inflation adjustments, was used until expiration of the contract. Upon contract expiration, the price was adjusted to the current market price for the area and held at this adjusted price to depletion of the reserves. COSTS Operating costs for the leases and wells in this report are based on the operating expense reports of Carrizo and include only those costs directly applicable to the leases or wells. When applicable, the operating costs include a portion of general and administrative costs allocated directly to the leases and wells under terms of operating agreements. No deduction was made for indirect costs such as general administration and overhead expenses, loan repayments, interest expenses, and exploration and development prepayments that are not charged directly to the leases or wells. Development costs were furnished to us by Carrizo and are based on authorizations for expenditure for the proposed work or actual costs for similar projects. The estimated net cost of abandonment after salvage was included for properties where abandonment costs net of salvage are significant. At the request of Carrizo, their estimate of zero abandonment costs after salvage value for onshore properties was used in this report. Ryder Scott has not performed a detailed study of the abandonment costs nor the salvage value and makes no warranty for Carrizo's estimate. Current costs were held constant throughout the life of the properties. GENERAL While it may reasonably be anticipated that the future prices received for the sale of production and the operating costs and other costs relating to such production may also increase or decrease from existing levels, such changes were, in accordance with rules adopted by the SEC, omitted from consideration in making this evaluation. The estimates of reserves presented herein were based upon a detailed study of the properties in which Carrizo owns an interest; however, we have not made any field examination of the properties. No consideration was given in this report to potential environmental liabilities which may exist nor were Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. March 29, 2005 Page 4 any costs included for potential liability to restore and clean up damages, if any, caused by past operating practices. Carrizo has informed us that they have furnished us all of the accounts, records, geological and engineering data, and reports and other data required for this investigation. The ownership interests, prices, and other factual data furnished by Carrizo were accepted without independent verification. The estimates presented in this report are based on data available through December 2004. Carrizo has assured us of their intent and ability to proceed with the development activities included in this report, and that they are not aware of any legal, regulatory or political obstacles that would significantly alter their plans. Neither we nor any of our employees have any interest in the subject properties and neither the employment to make this study nor the compensation is contingent on our estimates of reserves and future income for the subject properties. This report was prepared for the exclusive use and sole benefit of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. The data, work papers, and maps used in this report are available for examination by authorized parties in our offices. Please contact us if we can be of further service. Very truly yours, RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P. Michael F. Stell, P.E. Senior Vice President PETROLEUM RESERVES DEFINITIONS SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION INTRODUCTION Reserves are those quantities of petroleum which are anticipated to be commercially recovered from known accumulations from a given date forward. All reserve estimates involve some degree of uncertainty. The uncertainty depends chiefly on the amount of reliable geologic and engineering data available at the time of the estimate and the interpretation of these data. The relative degree of uncertainty may be conveyed by placing reserves into one of two principal classifications, either proved or unproved. Unproved reserves are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves and may be further sub-classified as probable and possible reserves to denote progressively increasing uncertainty in their recoverability. It should be noted that Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-K prohibits the disclosure of estimated quantities of probable or possible reserves of oil and gas and any estimated value thereof in any documents publicly filed with the Commission. Reserves estimates will generally be revised as additional geologic or engineering data become available or as economic conditions change. Reserves do not include quantities of petroleum being held in inventory, and may be reduced for usage or processing losses if required for financial reporting. Reserves may be attributed to either natural energy or improved recovery methods. Improved recovery methods include all methods for supplementing natural energy or altering natural forces in the reservoir to increase ultimate recovery. Examples of such methods are pressure maintenance, cycling, waterflooding, thermal methods, chemical flooding, and the use of miscible and immiscible displacement fluids. Other improved recovery methods may be developed in the future as petroleum technology continues to evolve. PROVED RESERVES (SEC DEFINITIONS) Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X Rule 4-10 paragraph (a) defines proved reserves as follows: PROVED OIL AND GAS RESERVES. Proved oil and gas reserves are the estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids which geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions, i.e., prices and costs as of the date the estimate is made. Prices include consideration of changes in existing prices provided only by contractual arrangements, but not on escalations based upon future conditions. (i) Reservoirs are considered proved if economic producibility is supported by either actual production or conclusive formation test. The area of a reservoir considered proved includes: (A) that portion delineated by drilling and defined by gas-oil and/or oil-water contacts, if any; and (B) the immediately adjoining portions not yet drilled, but which can be reasonably judged as economically productive on the basis of available geological and engineering data. In the absence of information on fluid contacts, the lowest known structural occurrence of hydrocarbons controls the lower proved limit of the reservoir. PETROLEUM RESERVES DEFINITIONS Page 2 (ii) Reserves which can be produced economically through application of improved recovery techniques (such as fluid injection) are included in the "proved" classification when successful testing by a pilot project, or the operation of an installed program in the reservoir, provides support for the engineering analysis on which the project or program was based. (iii) Estimates of proved reserves do not include the following: (A) oil that may become available from known reservoirs but is classified separately as "indicated additional reserves"; (B) crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, the recovery of which is subject to reasonable doubt because of uncertainty as to geology, reservoir characteristics, or economic factors; (C) crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, that may occur in undrilled prospects; and (D) crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, that may be recovered from oil shales, coal, gilsonite and other such sources. PROVED DEVELOPED OIL AND GAS RESERVES. Proved developed oil and gas reserves are reserves that can be expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. Additional oil and gas expected to be obtained through the application of fluid injection or other improved recovery techniques for supplementing the natural forces and mechanisms of primary recovery should be included as "proved developed reserves" only after testing by a pilot project or after the operation of an installed program has confirmed through production response that increased recovery will be achieved. PROVED UNDEVELOPED RESERVES. Proved undeveloped oil and gas reserves are reserves that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage, or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. Reserves on undrilled acreage shall be limited to those drilling units offsetting productive units that are reasonably certain of production when drilled. Proved reserves for other undrilled units can be claimed only where it can be demonstrated with certainty that there is continuity of production from the existing productive formation. Under no circumstances should estimates for proved undeveloped reserves be attributable to any acreage for which an application of fluid injection or other improved recovery technique is contemplated, unless such techniques have been proved effective by actual tests in the area and in the same reservoir. Certain Staff Accounting Bulletins published subsequent to the promulgation of Regulation S-X have dealt with matters relating to the application of financial accounting and disclosure rules for oil and gas producing activities. In particular, the following interpretations extracted from Staff Accounting Bulletins set forth the Commission staff's view on specific questions pertaining to proved oil and gas reserves. Economic producibility of estimated proved reserves can be supported to the satisfaction of the Office of Engineering if geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty that those reserves can be recovered in future years under existing economic and operating conditions. The relative importance of the many pieces of geological and engineering data which should be evaluated when classifying reserves cannot be identified in advance. In certain instances, proved reserves may be assigned to reservoirs on the basis of a combination of electrical and other type logs and core analyses which indicate the reservoirs are analogous to similar reservoirs in the same field which are producing or have demonstrated the ability to produce on a formation test. (extracted from SAB-35) PETROLEUM RESERVES DEFINITIONS Page 3 In determining whether "proved undeveloped reserves" encompass acreage on which fluid injection (or other improved recovery technique) is contemplated, is it appropriate to distinguish between (i) fluid injection used for pressure maintenance during the early life of a field and (ii) fluid injection used to effect secondary recovery when a field is in the late stages of depletion? ... The Office of Engineering believes that the distinction identified in the above question may be appropriate in a few limited circumstances, such as in the case of certain fields in the North Sea. The staff will review estimates of proved reserves attributable to fluid injection in the light of the strength of the evidence presented by the registrant in support of a contention that enhanced recovery will be achieved. (extracted from SAB-35) Companies should report reserves of natural gas liquids which are net to their leasehold interest, i.e., that portion recovered in a processing plant and allocated to the leasehold interest. It may be appropriate in the case of natural gas liquids not clearly attributable to leasehold interests ownership to follow instruction (b) of Item 2(b)(3) of Regulation S-K and report such reserves separately and describe the nature of the ownership. (extracted from SAB-35) The staff believes that since coalbed methane gas can be recovered from coal in its natural and original location, it should be included in proved reserves, provided that it complies in all other respects with the definition of proved oil and gas reserves as specified in Rule 4-10(a)(2) including the requirement that methane production be economical at current prices, costs, (net of the tax credit) and existing operating conditions. (extracted from SAB-85) Statements in Staff Accounting Bulletins are not rules or interpretations of the Commission nor are they published as bearing the Commission's official approval; they represent interpretations and practices followed by the Division of Corporation Finance and the Office of the Chief Accountant in administering the disclosure requirements of the Federal securities laws. SUB-CATEGORIZATION OF DEVELOPED RESERVES (SPE/WPC DEFINITIONS) In accordance with guidelines adopted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the World Petroleum Congress (WPC), developed reserves may be sub-categorized as producing or non-producing. PRODUCING. Reserves sub-categorized as producing are expected to be recovered from completion intervals which are open and producing at the time of the estimate. Improved recovery reserves are considered producing only after the improved recovery project is in operation. NON-PRODUCING. Reserves sub-categorized as non-producing include shut-in and behind pipe reserves. Shut-in reserves are expected to be recovered from (1) completion intervals which are open at the time of the estimate but which have not started producing, (2) wells which were shut-in awaiting pipeline connections or as a result of a market interruption, or (3) wells not capable of production for mechanical reasons. Behind pipe reserves are expected to be recovered from zones in existing wells, which will require additional completion work or future recompletion prior to the start of production. EX-99.2 16 h23579exv99w2.txt SUMMARY OF RESERVE REPORT OF FAIRCHILD & WELLS, INC. Exhibit 99.2 (FAIRCHILD AND WELLS, INC. LOGO) PETROLEUM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS February 7, 2005 Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 1500 Houston, Texas 77002 RE: RESERVES EVALUATION TO THE INTERESTS OF CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. HEAVY OIL PROPERTIES, ANDERSON COUNTY, TEXAS Gentlemen: Fairchild and Wells, Inc. (FAW) has performed an engineering evaluation to estimate proved reserves and future cash flows from heavy oil (steamflood) properties to the interests of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. in Anderson County, Texas. This evaluation was authorized by Mr. S.P. Johnson IV, President of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (Carrizo). Projections of the anticipated future annual oil production and future cash flows have also been prepared utilizing property development schedules provided by Carrizo. The reserves and future cash flows to the evaluated interests were based on economic parameters and operating conditions considered applicable and are pursuant to the financial reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). December 31, 2004 hydrocarbon prices were used in the preparation of this report and current costs were held constant throughout the life of the properties. The results of the study are summarized below. SUMMARY ESTIMATED PROVED RESERVES AND FUTURE CASH FLOWS CAMP HILL FIELD ANDERSON COUNTY, TEXAS TO THE INTERESTS OF CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. EFFECTIVE 1/1/2005
Future Cash Flows, Before NPI (M$) Net ---------------------------------- Reserves Discounted at Mbbls Undiscounted 10% -------- ------------ ------------- Existing Patterns 18 Pattern-Proved Producing 7.7 18 Pattern-Proved Non-Producing 843.4 ------- 18 Pattern Proved-Developed 851.1 21,840.6 18,283.1 10 Pattern-Proved Producing 8.9 10 Pattern-Proved Non-Producing 109.2 ------- 10 Pattern Proved-Developed 118.1 2,578.9 2,230.7 Total Proved-Developed 969.2 24,419.6 20,513.8 Future Patterns
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. Page 2 February 7, 2005 Delaney A Lease 866.9 17,331.4 10,590.9 Temple Eastex C Lease 1,661.7 35,109.5 20,230.0 Moore A Lease 317.0 6,958.2 3,025.1 Moore B Lease 118.6 2,569.7 1,320.5 Hanks Lease 167.6 3,661.4 1,670.7 C. Rosson 2,314.5 47,643.6 17,290.0 Royall 2,163.4 47,099.0 10,100.5 ------- --------- -------- Total Proved Undeveloped 7,609.7 160,372.9 64,227.7 Total Proved 8,578.9 184,792.4 84,741.4
FUTURE CASH FLOW - TOTAL PROJECT BY YEAR (AFTER NPI)
Future Cash Flows After NPI (M$) -------------------------------- Discounted at Year Undiscounted 10% - ---- ------------ ------------- 2005 -356.9 -340.3 2006 14,926.3 12,937.9 2007 4,869.2 3,836.9 2008 8,228.5 5,894.5 2009 10,012.6 6,520.5 2010 12,083.9 7,154.0 2011 10,522.2 5,663.1 2012 13,677.8 6,692.2 2013 8,586.4 3,819.2 2014 9,441.1 3,817.6 2015 12,184.6 4,479.1 2016 15,615.2 5,218.3 2017 6,345.9 1,927.9 2018 9,849.8 2,720.4 2019 6,395.5 1,605.7 2020 7,085.9 1,617.4 2021 8,193.4 1,700.1 2022 8,104.0 1,528.7 2023 6,258.2 1,073.2 2024 2,151.6 335.4 2025 427.4 60.6 TOTAL 174,602.5 78,262.4
The estimated reserves and future cash flows shown in this report are for proved developed and proved undeveloped reserves. Our estimates do not include any value which might be attributed to interests in undeveloped acreage beyond those tracts for which reserves have been assigned. In performance of this evaluation, we have relied upon information furnished by Carrizo with respect to property interests owned, production from such properties, current costs of operation and development, current prices for production, agreements relating to current and future operations and Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. Page 3 February 7, 2005 sale of production. With respect to the technical files supplied by Carrizo, we have accepted the authenticity and sufficiency of the data contained therein. Future cash flow is presented after deducting production taxes and after deducting future capital costs and operating expenses, but before consideration of Federal income taxes. The future cash flow has been discounted at an annual rate of 10 percent to determine its "present worth." The present worth is shown to indicate the effect of time on the value of money and should not be construed as being the fair market value of the properties Our estimates of future revenue do not include any salvage value for the lease and well equipment. Fairchild and Wells, Inc. expresses no opinion as to the fair market value of the evaluated properties. The reserves included in this report are estimates only and should not be construed as being exact quantities. They may or may not be actually recovered, and if recovered, the revenues therefrom and the actual costs related thereto could be more or less than the estimated amounts. Because of governmental policies and uncertainties of supply and demand, the actual sales rates and the prices actually received for the reserves along with the costs incurred in recovering such reserves may vary from those assumptions included in this report. Also, estimates of reserves may increase or decrease as a result of future operations. In evaluating the information at our disposal concerning this report, we have excluded from our consideration all matters as to which legal or accounting, rather than engineering, interpretation may be controlling. As in all aspects of oil and gas evaluation, there are uncertainties inherent in the interpretation of engineering data and, therefore, our conclusions necessarily represent only informed professional judgments. The titles to the properties have not been examined by Fairchild and Wells, Inc. nor has the actual degree or type of interest owned been independently confirmed. We are independent petroleum engineers and geologists; we do not own an interest in these properties and are not employed on a contingent basis. Basic geologic and field performance data together with our engineering work sheets are maintained on file in our office and are available for review. It has been a pleasure to serve you by preparing this engineering evaluation. Yours very truly, Fairchild and Wells, Inc. James Fairchild President EX-99.3 17 h23579exv99w3.txt SUMMARY OF RESERVE REPORT OF DEGOLYER AND MACNAUGHTON Exhibit 99.3 DEGOLYER AND MACNAUGHTON 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 400 One Energy Square Dallas, Texas 75206 APPRAISAL REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004 ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED BY CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. DEGOLYER AND MACNAUGHTON 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 400 One Energy Square Dallas, Texas 75206 APPRAISAL REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004 ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED BY CARRIZO OIL & GAS, INC. FOREWORD Scope of Investigation This report presents an appraisal, as of December 31, 2004, of the extent and value of the proved condensate and natural gas reserves of certain properties owned by Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (Carrizo). The reserves estimated in this report are located in the Barnett Shale play in North Texas. The properties appraised are listed in detail in the appendix bound with this report. Reserves estimated in this report are expressed as gross and net reserves. Gross reserves are defined as the total estimated petroleum to be produced from these properties after December 31, 2004. Net reserves are defined as that portion of the gross reserves attributable to the interests owned by Carrizo after deducting royalties and interests owned by others. This report also presents values for proved reserves using initial prices and costs provided by Carrizo. In general, a NYMEX index gas price of $6.01 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) was held constant for the life of the properties. Operating expenses and capital costs were not escalated for inflation. A detailed explanation of the future price and cost assumptions is included in the Valuation of Reserves section of this report. 2 DeGolyer and MacNaughton Values of proved reserves in this report are expressed in terms of estimated future gross revenue, future net revenue, and present worth. Future gross revenue is that revenue which will accrue to the appraised interests from the production and sale of the estimated net reserves. Future net revenue is calculated by deducting estimated production taxes, ad valorem taxes, operating expenses, and capital costs from the future gross revenue. Operating expenses include field operating expenses, compression charges, transportation charges and the estimated expenses of direct supervision, but do not include that portion of general administrative expenses sometimes allocated to production. Future income tax expenses were not taken into account in the preparation of these estimates. Present worth is defined as future net revenue discounted at a specified arbitrary discount rate compounded monthly over the expected period of realization. In this report, present worth values using a discount rate of 10 percent are reported in detail and values using discount rates of 5, 9, 12, 15, 20, 25, and 30 percent are reported as totals in the appendix bound with this report. Estimates of condensate and gas reserves and future net revenue should be regarded only as estimates that may change as further production history and additional information become available. Not only are such reserves and revenue estimates based on that information which is currently available, but such estimates are also subject to the uncertainties inherent in the application of judgmental factors in interpreting such information. Authority This report was prepared at the request of Mr. Andy Agosto, Vice President Business Development, Carrizo. Source of Information Data used in the preparation of this report were obtained from Carrizo, and from public sources. Additionally, this information includes data supplied by Petroleum Information/Dwights LLC; Copyright 2004 Petroleum Information/Dwights LLC. In the preparation of this report we have relied, without independent verification, upon information furnished by Carrizo with respect to its property interests, production from such properties, current costs of operation and development, current prices for production, agreements relating to current and future operations and sale of production, and various other information and data 3 DeGolyer and MacNaughton that were accepted as represented. A field examination of the properties was not considered necessary for the purposes of this report. 4 DeGolyer and MacNaughton CLASSIFICATION OF RESERVES Petroleum reserves included in this report are classified as proved and are judged to be economically producible in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions and assuming continuation of current regulatory practices using conventional production methods and equipment. In the analyses of production-decline curves, reserves were estimated only to the limit of economic rates of production under existing economic and operating conditions using prices and costs as of the date the estimate is made, including consideration of changes in existing prices provided only by contractual arrangements but not including escalations based upon future conditions. Proved reserves classifications used in this report are in accordance with the reserves definitions of Rules 4-10(a) (1)-(13) of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States. The petroleum reserves are classified as follows: Proved oil and gas reserves - Proved oil and gas reserves are the estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids which geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions, i.e., prices and costs as of the date the estimate is made. Prices include consideration of changes in existing prices provided only by contractual arrangements, but not on escalations based upon future conditions. (i) Reservoirs are considered proved if economic producibility is supported by either actual production or conclusive formation test. The area of a reservoir considered proved includes (A) that portion delineated by drilling and defined by gas-oil and/or oil-water contacts, if any; and (B) the immediately adjoining portions not yet drilled, but which can be reasonably judged as economically productive on the basis of available geological and engineering data. In the absence of information on fluid contacts, the lowest known structural occurrence of hydrocarbons controls the lower proved limit of the reservoir. (ii) Reserves which can be produced economically through application of improved recovery techniques (such as fluid injection) are included in the "proved" classification when 5 DeGolyer and MacNaughton successful testing by a pilot project, or the operation of an installed program in the reservoir, provides support for the engineering analysis on which the project or program was based. (iii) Estimates of proved reserves do not include the following: (A) oil that may become available from known reservoirs but is classified separately as "indicated additional reserves"; (B) crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, the recovery of which is subject to reasonable doubt because of uncertainty as to geology, reservoir characteristics, or economic factors; (C) crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, that may occur in undrilled prospects; and (D) crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, that may be recovered from oil shales, coal, gilsonite, and other such sources. Proved developed oil and gas reserves - Proved developed oil and gas reserves are reserves that can be expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. Additional oil and gas expected to be obtained through the application of fluid injection or other improved recovery techniques for supplementing the natural forces and mechanisms of primary recovery should be included as "proved developed reserves" only after testing by a pilot project or after the operation of an installed program has confirmed through production response that increased recovery will be achieved. Proved undeveloped reserves - Proved undeveloped oil and gas reserves are reserves that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage, or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. Reserves on undrilled acreage shall be limited to those drilling units offsetting productive units that are reasonably certain of production when drilled. Proved reserves for other undrilled units can be claimed only where it can be demonstrated with certainty that there is continuity of production from the existing productive formation. Under no circumstances should estimates for proved undeveloped reserves be attributable to any acreage for which an application of fluid injection or other improved recovery technique is contemplated, unless such techniques 6 DeGolyer and MacNaughton have been proved effective by actual tests in the area and in the same reservoir. 7 DeGolyer and MacNaughton ESTIMATION OF RESERVES Estimates of reserves were prepared by the use of geological and engineering methods generally accepted by the petroleum industry. The method or combination of methods used in the analysis of each reservoir was tempered by experience with similar reservoirs, stage of development, quality and completeness of basic data, and production history. All of the properties evaluated in this report produce from the Barnett Shale. The Barnett Shale has low porosity and permeability. Gas production from this depletion-drive reservoir is a function of both the natural fractures and the hydraulically induced fractures. The production-decline curves for the Barnett Shale wells in Denton, Tarrant, Parker, and Wise Counties, Texas, were analyzed to determine the shape and final decline of a typical well producing from this reservoir in the various areas. Proved developed producing reserves were estimated by extrapolation of historical production trends using a hyperbolic curve with a 6-percent exponential tail that was terminated at an economic limit based on current economic conditions. Proved developed producing reserves were also estimated for the refracturing of certain Barnett Shale wells based on analogy with other wells that have been refractured and have established decline rates. Proved undeveloped reserves were estimated for undrilled locations by analogy using producing offset wells. Future rates of production from these wells were estimated using the type curve previously discussed. Gas volumes estimated herein are expressed as wet gas and sales gas. Wet gas is defined as the total gas to be produced before reductions for volume loss due to fuel and flare consumption and reduction for plant processing. Sales gas is defined as the total gas to be produced after deduction for fuel usage and shrinkage resulting from field separation and plant processing. Gross gas volumes are reported as wet gas. Net gas volumes are reported as sales gas. All gas volumes are expressed at a temperature base of 60 degrees Fahrenheit (degrees F) and at the standard pressure base of 14.65 pounds per 8 DeGolyer and MacNaughton square inch absolute (psia). Condensate reserves estimated herein are those to be recovered by conventional lease separation. The reserves estimates presented in this report were based on monthly production data through December 2004. Where applicable, cumulative production, as of December 31, 2004, was deducted from estimated gross ultimate recovery to estimate gross reserves, as of December 31, 2004. Data available on wells drilled through December 31, 2004, were used in this report. The table below presents estimates of the proved reserves, as of December 31, 2004, of the properties appraised, expressed in thousands of barrels (Mbbl) or millions of cubic feet (MMcf):
GROSS RESERVES -------------------- CONDENSATE WET GAS (MBBL) (MMCF) ---------- ------- Proved Developed Producing 20 27,211 Developed Nonproducing 25 11,183 Undeveloped 12 64,029 --- ------- TOTAL PROVED 57 102,423
NET RESERVES -------------------- CONDENSATE SALES GAS (MBBL) (MMCF) ---------- --------- Proved Developed Producing 5 6,305 Developed Nonproducing 13 3,342 Undeveloped 2 21,933 --- ------ TOTAL PROVED 20 31,580
9 DeGolyer and MacNaughton VALUATION OF RESERVES This report has been prepared using initial prices and costs specified by Carrizo. Future prices were estimated using guidelines established by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Revenue values in this report were estimated using prices, differentials and costs provided by Carrizo. The following assumptions were used for estimating future prices and costs: Condensate Prices A condensate price of $43.45 per barrel was held constant for the lives of the properties. Natural Gas Prices A NYMEX natural gas index price of $6.01 per MMBtu was used for all properties and held constant for the lives of the properties. This price was adjusted in accordance with the marketing agreements for each lease to arrive at a wellhead price. The weighted average price over the lives of the properties was $5.38 per thousand cubic feet. Operating Expenses and Capital Costs Current operating expenses and capital costs were provided by Carrizo and were used in estimating future expenditures required to operate the properties. In certain cases, future expenditures, either higher or lower than current expenditures, may have been used because of anticipated changes in operating conditions. Operating expenses and capital costs were not escalated for inflation. The estimated future revenue to be derived from the production and sale of the proved reserves, as of December 31, 2004, of the properties appraised are as follows: 10 DeGolyer and MacNaughton
PROVED ------------------------------------------------ DEVELOPED DEVELOPED TOTAL PRODUCING NONPRODUCING UNDEVELOPED PROVED --------- ------------ ----------- ------- Future Gross Revenue, M$ 33,475 19,130 118,181 170,786 Production and Ad Valorem Taxes, M$ 3,283 1,863 11,608 16,754 Operating Expenses, M$ 8,542 3,711 19,897 32,150 Capital Costs, M$ 1,240 636 29,775 31,651 Future Net Revenue*, M$ 20,410 12,919 56,901 90,230 Present Worth at 10 Percent*, M$ 12,321 7,677 20,320 40,318
* Future income taxes have not been taken into account in the preparation of these estimates. Timing of capital expenditures and the resulting development of production were based on a development plan provided by Carrizo. The appendix bound with this report includes (i) summary projections of proved reserves and revenue by reserves classification, (ii) tabulations of proved reserves and revenue by area, reserves classification, and lease, (iii) projections of proved reserves and revenue by area, reserves classification, and lease, and (iv) plots of historical production and future rates of production for proved developed producing properties. In our opinion, the information relating to estimated proved reserves, estimated future net revenue from proved reserves, and present worth of estimated future net revenue from proved reserves of condensate, and natural gas contained in this report has been prepared in accordance with Paragraphs 10-13, 15, and 30(a)-(b) of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 69 (November 1982) of the FASB and Rules 4-10(a) (1)-(13) of Regulation S-X and Rule 302(b) of Regulation S-K of the SEC; provided, however, (i) certain estimated data have not been provided with respect to changes in reserves information and (ii) future income tax expenses have not been taken into account in estimating the future net revenue and present worth values set forth herein. To the extent the above-enumerated rules, regulations, and statements require determinations of an accounting or legal nature or information beyond the scope of our report, we are necessarily unable to express an opinion as to whether the above-described information is in accordance therewith or sufficient therefor. 11 DeGolyer and MacNaughton SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS Carrizo owns working interests in certain properties located in the Barnett Shale play of North Texas. The estimated net proved reserves, as of December 31, 2004, of the properties appraised are summarized as follows, expressed in thousands of barrels (Mbbl) or millions of cubic feet (MMcf).
NET RESERVES ---------------------- CONDENSATE SALES GAS (MBBL) (MMCF) ---------- --------- Proved Developed Producing 5 6,305 Developed Nonproducing 13 3,342 Undeveloped 2 21,933 --- ------ TOTAL PROVED 20 31,580
Estimated revenue and costs attributable to Carrizo's interests in the proved reserves, as of December 31, 2004, of the properties appraised under the aforementioned assumptions concerning future prices and costs are summarized as follows:
PROVED ------------------------------------------------ DEVELOPED DEVELOPED TOTAL PRODUCING NONPRODUCING UNDEVELOPED PROVED --------- ------------ ----------- ------- Future Gross Revenue, M$ 33,475 19,130 118,181 170,786 Production and Ad Valorem Taxes, M$ 3,283 1,863 11,608 16,754 Operating Expenses, M$ 8,542 3,711 19,897 32,150 Capital Costs, M$ 1,240 636 29,775 31,651 Future Net Revenue*, M$ 20,410 12,919 56,901 90,230 Present Worth at 10 Percent*, M$ 12,321 7,677 20,320 40,318
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