SB-2/A 1 formsb2a.htm INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
REGISTRATION NO. 333-137957
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
  Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM SB-2
(Amendment No. 1)
  REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
 
INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
 
Nevada 
 
 1311 
 
20-0815369 
  (State or jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
  (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)
 
  (I.R.S. Employer  Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 440
Houston, Texas 77024
(713) 683-0800
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)
 
10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 440
Houston, Texas 77024
(713) 683-0800
(Address of principal place of business or intended
principal place of business)
 
Lyndon West, Chief Executive Officer
10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 440
Houston, Texas 77024
(713) 683-0800
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
 
Copies to:
Richard A. Friedman, Esq.
Sasha Ablovatskiy, Esq.
Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
1065 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10018
(212) 930-9700
(212) 930-9725 (fax)
 
APPROXIMATE DATE OF PROPOSED SALE TO PUBLIC: From time to time after this
Registration Statement becomes effective.
 
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. |_|
 
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. |_|
 
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. |_|
 
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, please check the following box. |_|
 
(COVER CONTINUES ON FOLLOWING PAGE) 
 

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Title of each class of securities
 
to be registered
 
Amount to be Registered (1)
 
Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Security (2)
 
Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price
 
Amount of Registration Fee
Common Stock, $.001 par value per share
 
10,965,598 (3)
 
$1.55
 
$16,996,676.90
 
$1,818.64
Common Stock, $.001 par value per share
 
     8,533,333 (4)
 
$1.55
 
    $13,226,666.15
 
     $1,415.25
Common Stock, $.001 par value per share
 
   22,919,345 (5)
 
$1.55
 
   $35,524,984.75
 
    $3,801.17
Common Stock, $.001 par value per share
 
    1,092,676 (6)
 
$1.55
 
  $1,693,647.80
 
   $181.22
Total
 
43,510,952
 
 
 
$67,441,975.60
 
$7,216.28
 
 
(1) Includes shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, which may be offered pursuant to this registration statement. In addition to the shares set forth in the table, the amount to be registered includes an indeterminate number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants; as such number may be adjusted as a result of stock splits, stock dividends and similar transactions in accordance with Rule 416.
 
(2) Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, using the average of the high and low prices as reported on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board on October 5, 2006, which was $1.55 per share.
 
(3) Represents shares of common stock issued in connection with the private placement completed on October 4, 2006 at a price per unit of $5,000, each unit consisting of 5,000 shares of common stock.
 
(4) Represents shares of common stock issued in connection with the private equity offering completed in January of 2006 at a price per share of $0.60.

(5) Represents (i) 22,615,552 shares of common stock issued in connection with the acquisition of Index Oil & Gas Ltd. (“Index Ltd.”) on January 20, 2006, pursuant to the Acquisition and Share Exchange Agreements (the “Acquisition Agreements”) entered into on equal date; and (ii) 303,793 shares of common stock issued to several officers and directors of the Company as bonus stock awards.
 
(6) Represents (i) 954,012 shares of common stock underlying warrants exercisable at the price of $0.14 per share, and (ii) 138,664 shares of common stock underlying warrants exercisable at the price of $0.07 per share, issued to the stockholders of Index Ltd. in connection with the Acquisition Agreements dated January 20, 2006.
 
The registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until this Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
 

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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS, SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, NOVEMBER 29, 2006
 
INDEX OIL AND GAS INC.
 
43,510,952 Shares of
Common Stock
 
This prospectus relates to the public offering of up to 43,510,952 shares of our common stock, par value $.001 per share, which may be sold from time to time by the selling stockholders of Index Oil and Gas Inc., named in this prospectus. The selling stockholders may sell common stock from time to time in the principal market on which the stock is traded at the prevailing market price or in negotiated transactions. We cannot assure you that the selling stockholders will sell all or any portion of the shares offered in this prospectus.
 
The total number of shares sold herewith consists of the following shares to be issued to the selling stockholders: (i) 1,092,676 shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants, and (ii) 42,418,276 shares that have been issued. We are not selling any shares of common stock in this offering and therefore will not receive any proceeds from this offering. We will, however, receive proceeds from the exercise, if any, of warrants to purchase 1,092,676 shares of common stock. All costs associated with this registration will be borne by us.
 
Our common stock is currently traded on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol ("IXOG.OB"). The last reported sales price per share of our common stock as reported by the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board on November 28, 2006, was $1.48.
 
The Securities offered hereby involve a high degree of risk.
 
See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 9.
 
We may amend or supplement this prospectus from time to time by filing amendments or supplements as required. You should read the entire prospectus and any amendments or supplements carefully before you make your investment decision.
 
The date of this prospectus is November 29, 2006.
 

 
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INDEX OIL AND GAS INC. 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
Page
 
Prospectus Summary
5
Risk Factors
9
Use of Proceeds
18
Forward-Looking Statements
18
Selling Stockholders
19
Plan of Distribution
34
Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
35
Description of Business
35
Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
46
Description of Property
63
Legal Proceedings
63
Management
65
Executive Compensation
68
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
68
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
70
Description of Securities
71
Indemnification for Securities Act Liabilities
72
Legal Matters
72
Experts
72
Changes in Accountants
72
Additional Information
72
Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
II-1
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
II-1
Consolidated Financial Statements
F-1
 
 
You may only rely on the information contained in this prospectus or that we have referred you to. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the common stock offered by this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any common stock in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor any sale made in connection with this prospectus shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in our affairs since the date of this prospectus or that the information contained by reference to this prospectus is correct as of any time after its date.
 
 
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The following summary highlights selected information contained in this prospectus. This summary does not contain all the information you should consider before investing in the securities. Before making an investment decision, you should read the entire prospectus carefully, including the "RISK FACTORS" section, the financial statements and the notes to the financial statements. As used throughout this prospectus, the terms "Index", "Company", "we," "us," or "our" refer to Index Oil and Gas, Inc.
 
General

Index Oil and Gas Inc. (“Index” or “the Company”) is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, production and exploration of oil and gas properties located in North America. In March 2004, a company named Thai One On, Inc. (“Thai”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada. Thai then acquired a wholly-owned subsidiary, Thai Pasta Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., a privately-held Malaysian company (the “Subsidiary”), from an officer and director of Thai. The Subsidiary commenced operations as a restaurant operator in June 2004, but subsequently ceased operations in the fourth quarter of 2005. The Subsidiary then sold a portion of its surplus assets, leaving it with no significant assets. In November 2005, a Letter of Intent Agreement was entered into for the proposed acquisition (“the Letter of Intent”) of all outstanding shares of the Index Ltd.’s equity stock by the Company. Subsequently, Thai changed its name from Thai One On Inc. to Index Oil and Gas, Inc. Index had a total of 75,000,000 authorized shares with a par value of $0.001 per share and 33,220,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2005. In approximately mid January, 2006, Thai retired 10,128,333 shares of stock leaving 23,091,667 shares outstanding at January 20, 2006. Index’s year end for accounting purposes was December 31, 2005.

On January 20, 2006, the stockholders of Index Oil & Gas Limited ("Index Ltd.") entered into Acquisition and Share Exchange Agreements. As a result of the acquisition, there was a change in control of the public entity. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 141, the Company is deemed to be the acquiring entity. The transaction will be accounted for as a recapitalization of the Company (reverse acquisition).

Effective with the Agreement, all previously outstanding equity stock owned by the Index Ltd.’s stockholders was exchanged for an aggregate of 23,375,000 shares of Index common stock, $0.001 par value (“the Common Stock”) of which 759,448 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance by the Company and 1,092,676 warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock of Index. For accounting purposes, the Company accounted for the transaction as a reverse acquisition and Index was the surviving entity. The total purchase price and carrying value of net assets acquired was $1,578.

Index Ltd. was incorporated on February 21, 2003 in the United Kingdom. The Company invested in a 5% working interest in oil and gas leases covering approximately 8,500 acres located in Stafford County, Kansas (“Kansas properties”) in July 2003. In August 2003, Index Oil & Gas USA, LLC (“Index USA”) was formed and the Kansas properties were transferred into this wholly owned subsidiary. The Company is participating in an ongoing drilling program on these properties. Additionally, Index Investments North America Inc. (“Index Investments”) and Index Offshore LLC (“Index Offshore”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Index Investments, were both formed in July 2004 for future potential investments in the United States. The Company comprises a United Kingdom holding company, which provides management services and United States operating subsidiaries, which are engaged in the exploration for, development, production and sale of oil and natural gas. We have increased our proved reserves and production principally through acquisitions in conjunction with an active drilling program. The Company does not currently operate any of its properties and sells its oil production to domestic crude oil purchasers.

On January 20, 2006 the entire issued share capital of Index Ltd. was acquired by Index Oil and Gas, Inc. (“Index”), together with the raising of $5,120,000 of new equity capital consisting of 8,533,333 shares of Common Stock of the Company, for investment in oil and gas projects developed by the Company and for operating and working capital purposes.

At March 31, 2006, our estimated total proved oil and gas reserves were approximately 59.471 Mboe, consisting of 35.401 thousand barrels of oil (MBbls) and 144.421 million cubic feet (Mcf) of natural gas. Approximately 30.518 Mboe or 51.3% of our proved reserves were classified as proved developed. We focus on maintaining a portfolio of long-lived, lower risk reserves along with shorter lived, higher margin reserves. We believe that this balanced reserve mix provides a diversified cash flow foundation to fund our development and exploration drilling program.
 
Our financial results depend upon many factors, particularly the price of oil and gas and our ability to market our production. Commodity prices are affected by changes in market demands, which are impacted by overall economic activity, weather, pipeline capacity constraints, inventory storage levels, basis differentials and other factors. As a result, we cannot accurately predict future oil and gas prices, and therefore, we cannot determine what effect increases or decreases will have on our capital program, production volumes and future revenues. In addition to production volumes and commodity prices, finding and developing sufficient amounts of oil and gas reserves at economical costs are critical to our long-term success.

For the year ended March 31, 2006 as compared to the year ended March 31, 2005, we had a net loss of $1,690,806 and $422,027, respectively, primarily resulting from approximately $1.0 million of compensation expense related to the issuance of options under the Employee Stock Option Plan at fair market value, as per SFAS 123-R.
 
 
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Recent Developments

We have recently completed the following transactions:

Gulf Coast States

In the fourth quarter of 2006 fiscal year, the Company entered into the following agreements: (1) a Seismic Reprocessing and Exploration Agreement with ADC Petroleum, L.P. (“ADC”) covering prospective areas in the US Gulf Coast States. The Agreement enables Index Inc to participate in the reprocessing of an area of up to 226 square miles of existing 3D land seismic data already available to ADC as a result of its participation in an agreement signed between ADC and two of its other industry partners (the "ADC Agreement"). This seismic data covers prospective areas in the U.S. Gulf Coast states, throughout Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The ADC Agreement sets forth the rights of the parties in their joint participation of generating drilling prospects from such reprocessed data and allows the parties to jointly exploit the prospects generated.

Under the terms of the ADC Agreement, the Agreement provides for Index's participation in two phases. Index has the right to inform ADC of its election to participate in a particular project no later then the date of (i) 5 days before the meeting date of the Operations Committee composed of the parties to the ADC Agreement (the "Committee") at which the Committee reviews the summary report for a particular project, or (ii) the date which is 15 days after ADC informs Index of the Committee's decision to designate a project as final for participation purposes.

Phase 1 of the Agreement enabled Index to participate in the reprocessing of 105 square miles of existing data in conjunction with the aforementioned experienced industry partners already working with ADC. In addition, the Agreement gave Index the right (but not the obligation) to participate in any prospects generated from this reprocessing, up to an 18% working interest ("WI"). If Index elects to participate in a project to an extent less than an undivided 18% WI, the portion not taken up by Index shall revert to ADC which will then be free either to dispose of or participate in such WI for its own account. In return for the foregoing, Index agreed to bear its Phase I share of all costs incurred with respect to prospects generated during Phase I and with respect to which Index agreed to participate in the exploration and exploitation of. In addition, with respect to all prospects in which Index elected to participate, Index has born on behalf of ADC a portion of ADC's costs resulting from ADC's participation in the exploration of the same prospect ("ADC Share"). Such costs included lease acquisition costs, drilling and completion costs and the cost of any production facilities.

Pursuant to Phase 2 of the Agreement, Index has exercised the option to participate in further 121 square miles of reprocessing on the same basis as Phase 1 and is entitled to obtain a 12.5% WI in any prospects generated. If Index elects to participate in a Prospect to an extent less than an undivided 12.5% WI, the portion not taken up by Index shall revert to ADC which will then be free either to dispose of or participate in such WI for its own account. In return for the foregoing, Index shall bear its Phase II WI share of all costs incurred with respect to Prospects generated during Phase II and with respect to which Index agrees to participate in the exploration and exploitation. In addition, with respect to all prospects of Phase II in which Index elects to participate, Index shall bear on behalf of ADC a portion of ADC Share. Such costs shall include lease acquisition costs, drilling and completion costs and the cost of any production facilities.
 
Kansas

(2) An agreement to acquire a 5% WI in an exploration project in Barton County, Kansas. The 5% working interest in the Barton County project is in an Area of Mutual Interest covering approximately 4879 acres. The operator engaged in the exploration and drilling of this project, has recently acquired, through a geophysical contractor, approximately 6.6 square miles of new 3D seismic data. This is currently being processed prior to evaluation.

We believe the properties present a significant, multi-year development opportunity primarily in the Lansing and Arbuckle formations at depths of 3,800 to 4,000 feet. Successful wells in these fields generally produce for more than 25 years and have low operating costs. Our 2006-2007 capital budget of $515,600 related to proven but not producing reserves includes approximately $514,500 for anticipated capital expenditures related to costs on proved undeveloped properties. See the Contractual obligations section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for more details.
 
Financing Agreement (closing #1)
 
On August 29, 2006 (the “Closing Date”), Index Oil and Gas Inc. (the “Company”) closed on a private placement offering (the “Offering”) in which it sold an aggregate of 1,419.58 units (the "Units") of its securities at a price of $5,000 per Unit to certain accredited purchasers (the “Purchasers #1”), each Unit consisting of 5000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value (the “Common Stock”), of the Company for aggregate gross proceeds of $7,097,898.
 
Financing Agreement (closing #2)
 
On October 4, 2006 (the “Closing Date #2”), we effected a second closing of the Offering in which we sold an additional 693.54 Units of for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,467,700, and we subsequently sold another 80 Units on October 5, 2006, for total aggregate gross proceeds of the Offering of $3,867,700. All of the Units were sold pursuant to Subscription Agreements entered into by and between the Company and the purchasers named on the signature page thereto (the “Purchasers #2”; Purchasers #2 and Purchasers #1 shall collectively be referred to as the “Purchasers”). The net combined proceeds of the Offering are expected to be used as working capital and for general corporate purposes of the Company. The Company sold Units to Purchasers #2 pursuant to the same terms and conditions as set forth above in section entitled “Financing Agreement (closing #1).”
 

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The Purchasers agreed not to sell the Common Stock included in the Units for a period of six months from the date of their purchase, unless permitted earlier by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Purchasers further agreed to be bound by any lock-up period required by state regulatory agencies or any other governmental regulation. The shares of Common Stock included in the Units will be restricted securities under Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and applicable state securities laws and, therefore, may only be transferred pursuant to the registration requirements of federal and state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements. The Common Stock shares will bear a restrictive legend stating these resale restrictions.
 
The Company has agreed to file a registration statement on Form SB-2 (the “Registration Statement”) to effect the registration of the Units of Common Stock. We have agreed to use our reasonable best efforts to cause the registration statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as soon as possible but no later then 60 days after the Closing Date. We further agreed to have the Registration Statement be declared effective by the SEC no later than 180 days after the Closing Date. If we fail to file a Registration Statement with the SEC or have the Registration Statement declared effective on or before the time frame described, the holders will be entitled to the liquidated damages from the Company in an amount equal to 2% of the aggregate subscription amounts per month for each month that we are delinquent in filing or effectiveness of the Registration Statement, subject to an overall limit of up to 15 months of partial liquidated damages.
 
International Capital Partners SA (“ICP”) acted as the placement agent for the Offering. The Company paid the following fees in connection with the Offering (i) a commission equal to $1,096,560 paid to ICP representing approximately 10% of the Offering proceeds; (ii) approximately $50,000 in legal fees; and (iii) approximately $20,000 in administrative and miscellaneous fees. ICP had no obligation to buy any Unites of Common Stock from us. In addition, we agreed to indemnify the ICP and other persons against specific liabilities under the Act.
 
All of the foregoing issuances were exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Act and/or Regulation S, promulgated pursuant to the Act. None of the purchasers who received shares under Regulation S are U.S. person as defined in Rule 902(k) of Regulation S, and no sales efforts were conducted in the U.S., in accordance with Rule 903(c). Such purchasers acknowledged that the securities purchased must come to rest outside the U.S., and the certificates contain a legend restricting the sale of such securities until the Regulation S holding period is satisfied.
 
Appointment of John G. Williams to the Board of Directors and as Vice President of Exploration and Production
 
On August 29, 2006, the Board of Directors of Index Oil and Gas Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) appointed John G. Williams as an Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production and as a director of the Company, effective as of August 1, 2006. On August 31, 2006, the Company and Mr. Williams entered into the Employment Agreement dated August 29, 2006 (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which he is to serve on the board of directors of the Company and as Vice President of Exploration and Production and as a director of the Company. See the Contractual obligations section entitled Management” for more details, terms of Mr. Williams’ employment agreement and biography of Mr. Williams.
 
Taiton #1 project/Isle well
 
On September 19, 2006, the Company announced that it had signed an agreement to participate in the New Taiton exploration project (the “Taiton Agreement”) in South Texas. The first well, Ilse No. 1 (“Ilse”), in the New Taiton project will target stacked Wilcox sands, on trend with nearby gas fields with cumulative production in the 30 BCF range from the same reservoirs. Pursuant to the Taiton Agreement, the Company has taken a 10% working interest (``WI'') in the New Taiton project and a 10% WI in Ilse No. 1.
 
Special Shareholder Meeting Held on September 15, 2006
 
On September 15, 2006, the Company’s stockholders of record as of August 11. 2006, during a Special Meeting held in Texas, Houston, approved all of the following proposals:

1.   Proposal to ratify the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, that increased the Company’s authorized number of shares of common stock from 25,000,000 shares to 75,000,000 shares.

2.   Proposal to approve an amendment of the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, to increase the Company’s authorized shares of common stock from 75,000,000 shares to 500,000,000.

3.   Proposal to approve an amendment of the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, to create a class of preferred stock, authorizing for the issuance of 10,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value per share.

4.   Proposal to ratify the appointment of Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP as auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006 and 2007.

5.   Proposal to approve the adoption by the Company of the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan.
 
Our principal executive offices are located at 10,000 Memorial Drive, Suite 440, Houston, Texas 77024. Our telephone number is (713) 683-0800. Our website is located at www.indexoil.com.

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The Offering

Common stock outstanding before the offering
 
65,509,943 shares.
 
Common stock offered by selling stockholders
 
Up to 43,510,952 shares.
 
The maximum number of shares to be issued to the selling stockholders, 1,092,676, represents 1.64% of our current outstanding stock.
 
Common stock to be outstanding after the offering
 
Up to 66,602,619  shares.
Use of proceeds
 
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock. See "Use of Proceeds" for a complete description.
Risk Factors
 
The purchase of our common stock involves a
high degree of risk. You should carefully review and consider "Risk Factors" beginning on page 5.
Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board Symbol
 
IXOG.OB
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that address, among other things, our strategy to develop our business, projected capital expenditures, liquidity, and our development of additional revenue sources. The forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We base these forward-looking statements on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update them. Our actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements, due to various factors.
 
 
The above information regarding common stock to be outstanding after the offering is based on 65,509,943 shares of common stock outstanding as of November 8, 2006 and assumes the subsequent exercise of warrants by our selling stockholders.
 
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RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider the risks described below as well as other information provided to you in this document, including information in the section of this document entitled “Information Regarding Forward Looking Statements.” The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that the Company currently believes are immaterial may also impair the Company’s business operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected, the value of the Company common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Risks related to Index’s financial results

Index is at an early stage of development and has a limited operating history.
 
Index’s subsidiary, Index Ltd., through which it primarily conducts its operations, was formed in 2003 operating as a private company formed under the laws of the United Kingdom. As such, it has a limited operating history upon which you can base an evaluation of its business and prospects. As a start-up company in the early stage of development, there are substantial risks, uncertainties, expenses and difficulties Index is subject to. You should consider an investment in Index in light of these risks, uncertainties, expenses and difficulties. To address these risks and uncertainties, Index must do the following:

 
§
Successfully execute its business strategy;

 
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Continue to develop its oil exploration and production assets;

 
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Respond to competitive developments; and

 
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Attract, integrate, retain and motivate qualified personnel.

Index may be unable to accomplish one or more of these objectives, which could cause its business to suffer. In addition, accomplishing one or more of these objectives might be very expensive, which could harm its financial results.

Index has incurred significant losses since inception and anticipates that it will continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future.

As of March 31, 2006, Index had incurred a financial loss after taxation of approximately $2.6 million. Index plans to significantly increase its corporate expenses and general overhead. Management believes that its business proposition will be appealing to the oil exploration and development community. There is no assurance, however, that Index will be able to successfully achieve an increase in production and reserves at its existing properties or future acquisitions, so as to operate in a profitable manner. If the business of oil and gas well exploration and development slows, and commodity prices notably decline, its margins and profitability will suffer. Index is unable to predict whether its operating results will be profitable.

Management believes that long-term profitability and growth will depend on its ability to:
 
 
·
Develop the reputation of Index as a successful oil and gas exploration and production company;
 
 
·
Successfully identify and exploit appropriate opportunities;
 
 
·
Develop viable strategic alliances; and

 
·
Maintain sufficient volume of successful new oil and gas opportunities.
 
Index will need to raise substantial additional capital to fund its operations, and its failure to obtain funding when needed may force it to delay, reduce or eliminate its products and services.

Index’s operations have consumed a substantial amount of cash since inception. Index expects to continue to spend substantial amounts to:
 
 
·
identify and exploit oil and gas opportunities;
 
 
·
maintain and increase the company’s human resource including full time and consultant resources;
 
 
·
evaluate drilling opportunities; and
 
 
·
evaluate future projects and areas for long term development.

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Index expects that its cash requirement for operations (Capex) will increase significantly over the next several years. Index will be required to raise additional capital to meet anticipated needs. Index’s future funding requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to:

 
·
success of ongoing operations;
 
 
·
forward commodity prices; and
 
 
·
operating costs (including human resource costs).
 
To date, Index’s sources of cash have been primarily limited to the sale of equity securities. Index cannot be certain that additional funding will be available on acceptable terms, or at all. To the extent that Index raises additional funds by issuing equity securities, its stockholders may experience significant dilution. Any debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants that impact Index’s ability to conduct its business. If Index is unable to raise additional capital, when required, or on acceptable terms, it may have to significantly delay, scale back or discontinue its products and services.

Index may be unable to effectively maintain its oil and gas exploration business.

Timely, effective and successful oil exploration and production is essential to maintaining Index’s reputation as a developing oil exploration company. Lack of opportunities or success may significantly affect Index’s viability. The principal components of Index’s operating costs include salaries paid to corporate staff, costs of retention of qualified independent engineers and geologists, annual system maintenance and rental costs, insurance, transportation costs and substantial equipment and machinery costs. Because the majority of these expenses are fixed, a reduction in the number of successful oil exploration projects, failures in discovery of new opportunities or termination of ongoing projects will result in lower revenues and margins. Prior success in exploration or production of oil wells does not guarantee future success in similar ventures; thus, its revenues could decline and its ability to effectively engage in oil recovery business would be harmed.
 
Risks Related to Our Business

Index may be unable to renew or maintain its contracts with independent purchasers, which would harm its business and financial results.

Upon expiration of its independent purchasers’ contracts, Index is subject to the risk that the oil and natural gas purchasers will cease buying Index’s oil and gas production output. It is not always possible to immediately obtain replacement oil and gas purchasers as the industry is extremely competitive. If these contracts are not renewed, it could result in a significant negative impact on Index’s business.

Management believes that long-term profitability and growth will depend on its ability to:
 
 
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Develop the reputation of Index as a successful oil and gas exploration and production company;

Index may be subject to liability risks, which could be costly and negatively impact its business and financial results.

Index may be subject to liability claims. There are currently many known hazards associated with the exploration, discovery and delivery of natural gas and oil. Other significant hazards may be discovered in the future. To protect against possible liability, Index and its purchasers maintain liability insurance with coverage that they believe is consistent with industry practice and appropriate in light of the risks attendant to its business. However, if Index and its purchasers are unable to maintain insurance in the future at an acceptable cost or at all, or if its insurance does not fully cover it and a successful claim was made against Index and/or its purchasers, Index could be exposed to liability. Any claim made against Index not fully covered by insurance could be costly to defend against, result in a substantial damage award against Index and divert the attention of management from Index’s operations, which could have an adverse effect on its financial performance.

Loss of key executives and failure to attract qualified managers, technologists, independent engineers and geologists could limit Index’s growth and negatively impact its operations.
 
Index depends upon its management team to a substantial extent. In particular, Index depends upon Mr. Lyndon West, its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Daniel Murphy, its Chairman of the Board of Directors and Mr. Andrew Boetius, its Chief Financial Officer, for their skills, experience, and knowledge of the company and industry contacts. Currently, Index has employment or consulting agreements with all of its directors who are: Lyndon West, Daniel Murphy, David Jenkins, Michael Scrutton, Andrew Boetius and John Williams. The loss of any of the Company’s executives or other members of Index’s management team, could have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations or financial condition.
 

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As Index grows, it will increasingly require field managers with experience in its industry and skilled engineers, geologists and technologists to operate its diagnostic, seismic and 3D equipment. It is impossible to predict the availability of qualified managers, technologists, skilled engineers and geologists or the compensation levels that will be required to hire them. In particular, there is a very high demand for qualified technologists who are particularly necessary to operate systems similar to the ones that Index operates Index may not be able to hire and retain a sufficient number of technologists, engineers and geologists and it may be required to pay bonuses and higher independent contractor rates to its technologists, engineers and geologists which would increase its expenses. The loss of the services of any member of its senior management or Index’s inability to hire qualified managers, technologists, skilled engineers and geologists at economically reasonable compensation levels could adversely affect Index’s ability to operate and grow its business.

Complying with federal and state regulations is an expensive and time-consuming process, and any failure to comply could result in substantial penalties.
 
Index’s operations are directly or indirectly subject to extensive and continually changing regulation affecting the oil and natural gas industry. Many departments and agencies, both federal and state, are authorized by statute to issue, and have issued, rules and regulations binding on the oil and natural gas industry and its individual participants. The failure to comply with such rules and regulations can result in substantial penalties. The regulatory burden on the oil and natural gas industry increases its cost of doing business and, consequently, affects its profitability. Index does not believe that we are affected in a significantly different manner by these regulations than are its competitors.
 
If Index’s operations are found to be in violation of any of the laws and regulations to which it is subject, it may be subject to the applicable penalty associated with the violation, including civil and criminal penalties, damages, fines and the curtailment of its operations. Any penalties, damages, fines or curtailment of Index’s operations, individually or in the aggregate, could adversely affect its ability to operate its business and its financial results. The risk of Index being found in violation of these laws and regulations is increased by the fact that many of them have not been fully interpreted by the regulatory authorities or the courts, and their provisions are open to a variety of interpretations. Any action against Index for violation of these laws or regulations, even if it successfully defends against it, could cause Index to incur significant legal expenses and divert management’s attention from the operation of its business.
  
Index may experience competition from other oil and gas exploration and production companies and this competition could adversely affect Index’s revenues and its business.
 
The market for oil and gas recovery projects is generally highly competitive. Index’s ability to compete depends on many factors, many of which are outside of its control. These factors include: timing and market acceptance, introduction of competitive technologies, price and purchaser’s interest in acquiring Index’s oil and natural gas output.
 
Many existing competitors, as well as potential new competitors, have longer operating histories, greater name recognition, substantial track records, and significantly greater financial, technical and technological resources than Index. This may allow them to devote greater resources to the development and promotion of their oil and gas exploration and production projects. Many of these competitors offer a wider range of oil and gas opportunities not available to Index and may attract business partners consequently resulting in a decrease of Index’s business opportunities. These competitors may also engage in more extensive research and development, adopt more aggressive strategies and make more attractive offers to existing and potential purchasers, and partners. Furthermore, competitors may develop technology and oil and gas exploration strategies that are equal or superior to Index’s and achieve greater market recognition. In addition, current and potential competitors have established or may establish cooperative relationships among themselves or with third parties to better address the needs of our target market. As a result, it is possible that new competitors may emerge and rapidly acquire significant market share.
 
Other companies that are primarily focused on offering competitive products are Exxon/Mobil, Shell and Yukos and numerous other large oil and gas recovery companies.
 
There can be no assurance that Index will be able to compete successfully against its current or future competitors or that competition will not have a material adverse effect on Index’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
If Index is unable to protect its intellectual property effectively, it may be unable to prevent third parties from using its technologies and methods, which would impair its competitive advantage.
 
Index does not believe that its operations or products infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. However, there can be no assurance that others will not assert infringement or trade secret claims against Index with respect to its current or future technologies or that any such assertion will not require it to enter into a license agreement or royalty arrangement with the party asserting the claim. Responding to and defending any such claims may distract the attention of Index’s management and have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Others may claim in the future that Index has infringed their past, current or future technologies. Index expects that participants in its markets increasingly will be subject to infringement claims as the number of competitors grows. Any claim like this, whether meritorious or not, could be time-consuming, and result in costly litigation and possibly result in agreements covering intellectual property secrets and technologies. These agreements might not be available on acceptable terms or at all. As a result, any claim like this could harm Index’s business.

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Index regards the protection of its copyrights, service marks, trademarks, and trade secrets as critical to its success. Index relies on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark, service mark and trade secret laws and contractual restrictions to protect its proprietary rights in products and services. When applicable, it will enter into confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with employees and contractors, and nondisclosure agreements with parties it conducts business with in order to limit access to and disclosure of its proprietary information. These contractual arrangements and the other steps taken to protect its intellectual property may not prevent misappropriation of its technology or deter independent third-party development of similar technologies. Index intends to pursue the registration of trademarks and service marks in the U.S. and internationally. Effective trademark, service mark, copyright and trade secret protection may not be available in every country in which its services are made available.
 
Index will need to increase the size of its organization, and may experience difficulties in managing growth.
 
Index is a small company with minimal employees as of March 31, 2006. Index expects to experience a period of significant expansion in headcount, facilities, infrastructure and overhead and anticipates that further expansion will be required to address potential growth and market opportunities. Future growth will impose significant added responsibilities on members of management, including the need to identify, recruit, maintain and integrate additional independent contractors and managers. Index’s future financial performance and its ability to compete effectively will depend, in part, on its ability to manage any future growth effectively.

Oil and natural gas prices are volatile, and low prices could have a material adverse impact on our business.

Our revenues, profitability and future growth and the carrying value of our properties depend substantially on prevailing oil and gas prices. Prices also affect the amount of cash flow available for capital expenditures and our ability to borrow and raise additional capital. The amount we will be able to borrow under our senior revolving credit facility will be subject to periodic redetermination based in part on changing expectations of future prices. Lower prices may also reduce the amount of oil and gas that we can economically produce and have an adverse effect on the value of our properties. Prices for oil and gas have increased significantly and been more volatile over the past twelve months. Historically, the markets for oil and gas have been volatile, and they are likely to continue to be volatile in the future. Among the factors that can cause volatility are:
 

 
 
the domestic and foreign supply of oil and gas;
 
 
 
 
the ability of members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, and other producing countries to agree upon and maintain oil prices and production levels;
 
 
 
 
political instability, armed conflict or terrorist attacks, whether or not in oil or gas producing regions;
 
 
 
 
the level of consumer product demand;
 
 
 
 
the growth of consumer product demand in emerging markets, such as China;
 
 
 
 
labor unrest in oil and gas producing regions;
 
 
 
 
weather conditions, including hurricanes and other natural disasters;
 
 
 
 
the price and availability of alternative fuels;
 
 
 
 
the price of foreign imports;
 
 
 
 
worldwide economic conditions; and
 
 
 
 
the availability of liquid natural gas imports.

These external factors and the volatile nature of the energy markets make it difficult to estimate future prices of oil and gas and our ability to raise capital.

Assets we acquire may prove to be worth less than we paid because of uncertainties in evaluating recoverable reserves and potential liabilities.

Our recent growth is due significantly to acquisitions of producing properties and undeveloped leaseholds. We expect acquisitions will also contribute to our future growth. Successful acquisitions require an assessment of a number of factors, including estimates of recoverable reserves, exploration potential, future oil and gas prices, operating and capital costs and potential environmental and other liabilities. Such assessments are inexact and their accuracy is inherently uncertain. In connection with our assessments, we perform a review of the acquired properties which we believe is generally consistent with industry practices. However, such a review will not reveal all existing or potential problems. In addition, our review may not permit us to become sufficiently familiar with the properties to fully assess their deficiencies and capabilities. We do not inspect every well. Even when we inspect a well, we do not always discover structural, subsurface and environmental problems that may exist or arise. We are generally not entitled to contractual indemnification for pre-closing liabilities, including environmental liabilities. Normally, we acquire interests in properties on an “as is” basis with limited remedies for breaches of representations and warranties.


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As a result of these factors, we may not be able to acquire oil and gas properties that contain economically recoverable reserves or be able to complete such acquisitions on acceptable terms.

Estimates of oil and gas reserves are uncertain and any material inaccuracies in these reserve estimates will materially affect the quantities and the value of our reserves.

This report on Form 10-K contains estimates of our proved oil and gas reserves. These estimates are based upon various assumptions, including assumptions required by the SEC relating to oil and gas prices, drilling and operating expenses, capital expenditures, taxes and availability of funds. The process of estimating oil and gas reserves is complex. This process requires significant decisions and assumptions in the evaluation of available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data for each reservoir.

Actual future production, oil and gas prices, revenues, taxes, development expenditures, operating expenses and quantities of recoverable oil and gas reserves will vary from those estimated. Any significant variance could materially affect the estimated quantities and the value of our reserves. Our properties may also be susceptible to hydrocarbon drainage from production by other operators on adjacent properties. In addition, we may adjust estimates of proved reserves to reflect production history, results of exploration and development, prevailing oil and gas prices and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.

Recovery of undeveloped reserves requires significant capital expenditures and successful drilling operations. The reserve data assumes that we will make capital expenditures to develop our reserves. Although we have prepared estimates of these oil and gas reserves and the costs associated with development of these reserves in accordance with SEC regulations, we cannot assure you that the estimated costs or estimated reserves are accurate, that development will occur as scheduled or that the actual results will be as estimated.

Our exploration and development drilling efforts and the operation of our wells may not be profitable or achieve our targeted returns.

We require significant amounts of undeveloped leasehold acreage in order to further our development efforts. Exploration, development, drilling and production activities are subject to many risks, including the risk that commercially productive reservoirs will not be discovered. We invest in property, including undeveloped leasehold acreage, which we believe will result in projects that will add value over time. However, we cannot guarantee that all of our prospects will result in viable projects or that we will not abandon our initial investments. Additionally, we cannot guarantee that the leasehold acreage we acquire will be profitably developed, that new wells drilled by us will be productive or that we will recover all or any portion of our investment in such leasehold acreage or wells. Drilling for oil and gas may involve unprofitable efforts, not only from dry wells but also from wells that are productive but do not produce sufficient net reserves to return a profit after deducting operating and other costs. In addition, wells that are profitable may not achieve our targeted rate of return. Our ability to achieve our target results are dependent upon the current and future market prices for oil and gas, costs associated with producing oil and gas and our ability to add reserves at an acceptable cost. We rely to a significant extent on 3D seismic data and other advanced technologies in identifying leasehold acreage prospects and in conducting our exploration activities. The 3D seismic data and other technologies we use do not allow us to know conclusively prior to acquisition of leasehold acreage or drilling a well whether oil or gas is present or may be produced economically. The use of 3D seismic data and other technologies also requires greater pre-drilling expenditures than traditional drilling strategies.

In addition, we may not be successful in implementing our business strategy of controlling and reducing our drilling and production costs in order to improve our overall return. The cost of drilling, completing and operating a well is often uncertain and cost factors can adversely affect the economics of a project. We cannot predict the cost of drilling, and we may be forced to limit, delay or cancel drilling operations as a result of a variety of factors, including:

 
 
unexpected drilling conditions;
 
 
 
 
pressure or irregularities in formations;
 
 
 
 
equipment failures or accidents;
 
 
 
 
adverse weather conditions, including hurricanes or other natural disasters;
 
 
 
 
compliance with governmental requirements; and
 
 
 
 
shortages or delays in the availability of drilling rigs and the delivery of equipment.


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The unavailability or high cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies, personnel and oil field services could adversely affect our ability to execute our exploration and development plans on a timely basis and within our budget.

Our industry is cyclical and, from time to time, there is a shortage of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies or qualified personnel. During these periods, the costs and delivery times of rigs, equipment and supplies are substantially greater. In addition, the demand for, and wage rates of, qualified drilling rig crews rise as the number of active rigs in service increases. As a result of increasing levels of exploration and production in response to strong prices of oil and natural gas, the demand for oilfield services has risen, and the costs of these services are increasing, while the quality of these services may suffer. If the unavailability or high cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies or qualified personnel were particularly severe in Kansas, Texas and Louisiana, we could be materially and adversely affected because our operations and properties are concentrated in those areas.

The marketability of our oil and gas production depends on services and facilities that we typically do not own or control. The failure or inaccessibility of any such services or facilities could result in a curtailment of production and revenues.

The marketability of our production depends in part upon the availability, proximity and capacity of gathering systems, pipelines and processing facilities. Pursuant to interruptible or short term transportation agreements, we generally deliver gas through gathering systems and pipelines that we do not own. 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. If any of the pipelines or other facilities becomes unavailable, we would be required to find a suitable alternative to transport and process the gas, which could increase our costs and reduce the revenues we might obtain from the sale of the gas.

We are dependent on the skill, ability and decisions of third party operators.

We do not operate any of our properties. The success of the drilling, development and production of the oil and gas properties are dependent upon the decisions of such third-party operators and their diligence to comply with various laws, rules and regulations affecting such properties. The failure of any third-party operator to make decisions, perform their services, discharge their obligations, deal with regulatory agencies, and comply with laws, rules and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations in a proper manner with respect to properties in which we have an interest could result in material adverse consequences to our interest in such properties, including substantial penalties and compliance costs. Such adverse consequences could result in substantial liabilities to us or reduce the value of our properties, which could negatively affect our results of operations.

Our oil and gas activities are subject to various risks which are beyond our control.

Our operations are subject to many risks and hazards incident to exploring and drilling for, producing, transporting, marketing and selling oil and gas. Although we may take precautionary measures, many of these risks and hazards are beyond our control and unavoidable under the circumstances. Many of these risks or hazards could materially and adversely affect our revenues and expenses, the ability of certain of our wells to produce oil and gas in commercial quantities, the rate of production and the economics of the development of, and our investment in the prospects in which we have or will acquire an interest. Any of these risks and hazards could materially and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Such risks and hazards include:

 
 
human error, accidents, labor force and other factors beyond our control that may cause personal injuries or death to persons and destruction or damage to equipment and facilities;
 
 
 
 
blowouts, fires, hurricanes, pollution and equipment failures that may result in damage to or destruction of wells, producing formations, production facilities and equipment;
 
 
 
 
unavailability of materials and equipment;
 
 
 
 
engineering and construction delays;
 
 
 
 
unanticipated transportation costs and delays;
 
 
 
 
unfavorable weather conditions;
 
 
 
 
hazards resulting from unusual or unexpected geological or environmental conditions;
 
 
 
 
environmental regulations and requirements;
 
 
 
 
accidental leakage of toxic or hazardous materials, such as petroleum liquids or drilling fluids, into the environment;
 
 
 
 
changes in laws and regulations, including laws and regulations applicable to oil and gas activities or markets for the oil and gas produced;
 
 
 
 
fluctuations in supply and demand for oil and gas causing variations of the prices we receive for our oil and gas production; and
 
 
 
 
the internal and political decisions of OPEC and oil and natural gas producing nations and their impact upon oil and gas prices.


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As a result of these risks, expenditures, quantities and rates of production, revenues and cash operating costs may be materially adversely affected and may differ materially from those anticipated by us.

Governmental and environmental regulations could adversely affect our business.

Our business is subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations on taxation, the exploration for and development, production and marketing of oil and gas and safety matters. Many laws and regulations require drilling permits and govern the spacing of wells, rates of production, prevention of waste, unitization and pooling of properties and other matters. These laws and regulations have increased the costs of planning, designing, drilling, installing, operating and abandoning our oil and gas wells and other facilities. In addition, these laws and regulations, and any others that are passed by the jurisdictions where we have production, could limit the total number of wells drilled or the allowable production from successful wells, which could limit our revenues.

Our operations are also subject to complex environmental laws and regulations adopted by the various jurisdictions in which we have or expect to have oil and gas operations. We could incur liability to governments or third parties for any unlawful discharge of oil, gas or other pollutants into the air, soil or water, including responsibility for remedial costs.

We could potentially discharge these materials into the environment in any of the following ways:

 
 
from a well or drilling equipment at a drill site;
 
 
 
 
from gathering systems, pipelines, transportation facilities and storage tanks;
 
 
 
 
damage to oil and gas wells resulting from accidents during normal operations; and
 
 
 
 
blowouts, hurricanes, cratering and explosions.

Because the requirements imposed by laws and regulations are frequently changed, we cannot assure you that laws and regulations enacted in the future, including changes to existing laws and regulations, will not adversely affect our business. In addition, because we acquire interests in properties that may have been operated in the past by others and are currently operated by others, we may be liable for environmental damage caused by those operators.

We cannot be certain that the insurance coverage maintained by us will be adequate to cover all losses that may be sustained in connection with all oil and gas activities.

We maintain general and excess liability policies, which we consider to be reasonable and consistent with industry standards. These policies generally cover:

 
 
personal injury;
 
 
 
 
bodily injury;
 
 
 
 
third party property damage;
 
 
 
 
medical expenses;
 
 
 
 
legal defense costs;
 
 
 
 
pollution in some cases;
 
 
 
 
well blowouts in some cases; and
 
 
 
 
workers compensation.


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There can be no assurance that this insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover every claim made against us in the future. A loss in connection with our oil and natural gas properties could have a materially adverse effect on our financial position and results of operation to the extent that the insurance coverage provided under our policies cover only a portion of any such loss.

Title to the properties in which we have an interest may be impaired by title defects.

Our operators generally obtain title opinions on significant properties that we have working interests in. However, there is no assurance that we will not suffer a monetary loss from title defects or failure. Generally, under the terms of the operating agreements affecting our properties, any monetary loss is to be borne by all parties to any such agreement in proportion to their interests in such property. If there are any title defects or defects in assignment of leasehold rights in properties in which we hold an interest, we will suffer a financial loss   .

We are subject to compliance with securities law, which exposes us to potential liabilities, including potential rescission rights .
 
We have periodically offered and sold our common stock to investors pursuant to certain exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as well as those of various state securities laws. The basis for relying on such exemptions is factual; that is, the applicability of such exemptions depends upon our conduct and that of those persons contacting prospective investors and making the offering. We have not received a legal opinion to the effect that any of our prior offerings were exempt from registration under any federal or state law. Instead, we have relied upon the operative facts as the basis for such exemptions, including information provided by investors themselves.

If any prior offering did not qualify for such exemption, an investor would have the right to rescind its purchase of the securities if it so desired. It is possible that if an investor should seek rescission, such investor would succeed. A similar situation prevails under state law in those states where the securities may be offered without registration in reliance on the partial preemption from the registration or qualification provisions of such state statutes under the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996. If investors were successful in seeking rescission, we would face severe financial demands that could adversely affect our business and operations. Additionally, if we did not in fact qualify for the exemptions upon which it has relied, we may become subject to significant fines and penalties imposed by the SEC and state securities agencies.

The availability of a large number of authorized but unissued shares of common stock may, upon their issuance, lead to dilution of existing stockholders.

We are authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, of which as of November 8, 2006, 65,509,943 shares of common stock and no shares of preferred stock were issued and outstanding. In connection with the acquisition of Index Ltd. which we acquired on January 20, 2006, we also have outstanding warrants to purchase 1,092,676 shares of common stock. Assuming conversion and exercise of these warrants, we will be left with more than 430,000,000 authorized shares that remain unissued. These shares may be issued by our Board of Directors without further stockholder approval. The issuance of large numbers of shares, possibly at below market prices, is likely to result in substantial dilution to the interests of other stockholders. In addition, issuances of large numbers of shares may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
 
Risks related to Index’s common stock and its market value:

There is a limited market for our common stock which may make it more difficult for you to dispose of your stock.

Our common stock has been quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "IXOG.OB" since December 16, 2005. There is a limited trading market for our common stock. For example, approximately more than one-third of the trading days during May of 2006 saw trading in our stock of less than 20,000 shares per day. During that same period, the smallest number of shares trade in one day was 2,305 and the largest number of shares traded in one day was 382,500. Accordingly, there can be no assurance as to the liquidity of any markets that may develop for our common stock, the ability of holders of our common stock to sell our common stock, or the prices at which holders may be able to sell our common stock.

The market price of the Company’s common stock may be adversely affected by several factors.
 
The market price of the Company’s common stock could fluctuate significantly in response to various factors and events, including:
 
·  the Company’s ability to execute its business plan;
·  operating results below expectations;
·  loss of any strategic relationship;
·  industry developments; 
·  economic and other external factors; and
·  period-to-period fluctuations in its financial results.


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In addition, the securities markets have from time to time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that are unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also materially and adversely affect the market price of the Company’s common stock.
 
Our common stock is subject to the "penny stock" rules of the SEC and the trading market in our securities is limited, which makes transactions in our stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in our stock.
 
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a "penny stock," for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require:
 
 
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that a broker or dealer approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks; and
 
 
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the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased.
 
In order to approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must:
 
 
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obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person; and
 
 
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make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.
 
The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prepared by the Commission relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form:

 
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sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and
 
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that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction.
 
Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the "penny stock" rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
 
Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks. 

The Company does not expect to pay dividends in the future. Any return on investment may be limited to the value of the Company’s stock.
 
The Company does not anticipate paying cash dividends on its stock in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on the Company’s stock will depend on its earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors affecting the Company at such time as the board of directors may consider relevant. If the Company does not pay dividends, its stock may be less valuable because a return on your investment will only occur if the Company’s stock price appreciates.

A sale of a substantial number of shares of the Company’s common stock may cause the price of its common stock to decline.
 
If the Company’s stockholders sell substantial amounts of the Company’s common stock in the public market, including shares issued upon the exercise of outstanding options or warrants, the market price of its common stock could fall. These sales also may make it more difficult for the Company to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that the Company deems reasonable or appropriate. Stockholders who have been issued shares in the Acquisition will be able to sell their shares pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, beginning one year after the stockholders acquired their shares.

The exercise of our outstanding warrants and options may depress our stock price

We currently have 5,670,202 warrants and options to purchase shares of our common stock outstanding. The exercise of warrants and/or options by a substantial number of holders within a relatively short period of time could have the effect of depressing the market price of our common stock and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities. See “Description of Securities” on page 70.

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We may need additional capital that could dilute the ownership interest of investors.

We require substantial working capital to fund our business. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity, equity-related or convertible debt securities, these securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the rights of holders of our common stock and they may experience additional dilution. We cannot predict whether additional financing will be available to us on favorable terms when required, or at all. Since our inception, we have experienced negative cash flow from operations and expect to experience significant negative cash flow from operations in the future. The issuance of additional common stock by our management, may have the effect of further diluting the proportionate equity interest and voting power of holders of our common stock, including investors in this offering.
 
Other Risks
 
We have not paid cash dividends in the past and do not expect to pay cash dividends in the future. Any return on investment may be limited to the value of our stock.
 
We have never paid cash dividends on our stock and do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our stock in the foreseeable future. The payment of cash dividends on our stock will depend on our earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors affecting us at such time as the board of directors may consider relevant. If we do not pay cash dividends, our stock may be less valuable because a return on your investment will only occur if our stock price appreciates.
USE OF PROCEEDS
 
This prospectus relates to shares of our common stock that may be offered and sold from time to time by the selling stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock in this offering. We will, however, receive proceeds from the exercise, if any, of warrants to purchase 1,092,676 shares of common stock.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements contained in this Registration Statement that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" which can be identified by the use of terminology such as "estimates," "projects," "plans," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," or the negative or other variations, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties. We urge you to be cautious of the forward-looking statements, that such statements, which are contained in this Registration Statement, reflect our current beliefs with respect to future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors affecting our operations, market growth, services, products and licenses. No assurances can be given regarding the achievement of future results, as actual results may differ materially as a result of the risks we face, and actual events may differ from the assumptions underlying the statements that have been made regarding anticipated events. Factors that may cause actual results, our performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include without limitation:

 
 
our ability to attract and retain management;
 
 
 
 
 
 
our growth strategies;
 
 
 
 
anticipated trends in our business;
 
 
 
 
our future results of operations;
 
 
 
 
our ability to make or integrate acquisitions;
 
 
 
 
our liquidity and ability to finance our exploration, acquisition and development activities;
 
 
 
 
our ability to successfully and economically explore for and develop oil and gas resources;
 
 
 
 
market conditions in the oil and gas industry;
 
 
 
 
the timing, cost and procedure for proposed acquisitions;
 
 
 
 
the impact of government regulation;
 
 
 
 
estimates regarding future net revenues from oil and natural gas reserves and the present value thereof;
 
 
 
 
planned capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof);
 
 
 
 
increases in oil and gas production;
 
 
 
 
the number of wells we anticipate drilling in the future;
 
 
 
 
estimates, plans and projections relating to acquired properties;
 
 
 
 
the number of potential drilling locations;
 
 
 
 
our financial position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations;
 
 
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the possibility that our acquisitions may involve unexpected costs;
 
 
 
 
the volatility in commodity prices for oil and gas;
 
 
 
 
the accuracy of internally estimated proved reserves;
 
 
 
 
the presence or recoverability of estimated oil and gas reserves;
 
 
 
 
the ability to replace oil and gas reserves;
 
 
 
 
the availability and costs of drilling rigs and other oilfield services;
 
 
 
 
environmental risks;
 
 
 
 
exploration and development risks;
 
 
 
 
competition;
 
 
 
 
the inability to realize expected value from acquisitions;
 
 
 
 
the ability of our management team to execute its plans to meet its goals;
  
 
 
general economic conditions, whether internationally, nationally or in the regional and local market areas in which we are doing business, that may be less favorable than expected; and
 
 
 
 
other economic, competitive, governmental, legislative, regulatory, geopolitical and technological factors that may negatively impact our businesses, operations and pricing.

All written and oral forward-looking statements made in connection with this Form 10-K that are attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Given the uncertainties that surround such statements, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
 
The table below sets forth information concerning the resale of the shares of common stock by the selling stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds from the resale of the common stock by the selling stockholders. We will receive proceeds from the exercise of the warrants. Except to the extent indicated below, all the shares registered below are assumed to be sold by the selling stockholders, and none of the selling stockholders will continue to own any shares of our common stock.
 
The following table also sets forth the name of each person who is offering the resale of shares of common stock by this prospectus, the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by each person, the number of shares of common stock that may be sold in this offering and the number of shares of common stock each person will own after the offering, assuming they sell all of the shares offered. With the exception of Lyndon West, Andrew Boetius, Daniel Murphy, David Jenkins, Michael Scrutton and John D. Briner, none of the selling stockholders have held any position or office or had any other material relationship with us or any of our predecessors or affiliates within the past three years. Except to the extent indicated otherwise, all of the selling stockholders have advised us that they are not broker-dealers or affiliates of broker-dealers and they believe they are not required to be broker-dealers.
 
 
 
 
Name of Selling Stockholder
 
Shares of Common Stock Included in Prospectus
 (v)
 
Beneficial Ownership Before Offering (i) (ii)
Percentage of Common Stock Before Offering (i) (ii)
 
Beneficial Ownership After the Offering (iii)
 
Percentage of Common Stock Owned After Offering
(iii)
GROUP A (iv)
         
 

19



  
1.    ANTONIO JAUME SUREDA
 
24400
 
24400
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
2.    BERNARD FIOL CARDONA
 
11800
 
11800
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
3.    GABRIEL LLABRES MATEU
 
19666
 
19666
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
4.    JUAN RAMON GARCIA GARCIA
 
19666
 
19666
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
5.    JUAN RAMON GARCIA RAMIS
 
19666
 
19666
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
6.    MIGUEL AMENGUAL POMAR
 
58333
 
58333
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
7.    RICARDO ALONSO
 
149666
 
149666
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
8.    SALVADOR MAIMO
 
40000
 
40000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
9.    CLAU DE ROBI
 
293750
 
293750
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
10.    DANEL TRADING
 
165000
 
165000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
11.    DELOTT GROUP CORP. (I)
 
293750
 
293750
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
12.    GEORGES CONSTANTIN
 
165600
 
165600
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
13.    NICOLAS HOFFMANN
 
27600
 
27600
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
14.    PUREPOWER CORP (II)
 
175000
 
175000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
15.    UNIGRUP SA (III)
 
686540
 
686540
 
1.048%
 
--
 
--
 
16.    WUXI CORPORATION A.V.V (IV)
 
150000
 
150000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
17.    COMERCIAL TITOYA RIVERS (V)
 
333333
 
333333
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
18.    ANDBANK (VI)
 
730000
 
730000
 
1.114%
 
--
 
--
 
19.    BLENTON MANAGEMENT (VII)
 
850000
 
850000
 
1.298%
 
--
 
--
 
20.    ALBERTO PEREZ SOLANO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
21.    ALEJANDRO CORBACHO SANCHEZ-IBARGUEN
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
22.    ALFREDO GARCIA RAYA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
23.    ALFREDO ROSA PEINADO
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
24.    ANA TERESA PORRAS NARVAEZ
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
25.    ANGEL ALAIZ BARRAGAN
 
20000
 
20000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
26.    ANGELA MACIAS MAYA
 
20000
 
20000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
27.    ANTONIO AGUILAR PALOMO
 
40000
 
40000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
28.    ANTONIO ARIZA GARCIA
 
40000
 
40000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
29.    ANTONIO AVILA ANDUJAR
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
30.    ANTONIO CALO LOPEZ
 
15000
 
15000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
31.    ANTONIO MACIAS DURAN
 
36000
 
36000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
32.    ANTONIO MARTINEZ MELINI
 
18000
 
18000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
33.    ANTONIO TORRES ROJAS
 
10000
 
10000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
 
20


 
34.    CARLOS CORREDOR TOLEDO
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
35.    CARLOS DE ANTA ALVAREZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
36.    CARLOS VALENZUELA CLAROS
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
37.    CARMEN MARTINEZ TALLO
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
38.    CAYETANA DEL PINO MALDONADO
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
39.    CAYETANO GARCIA DE LA BORBOLLA
 
10000
 
10000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
40.    CLEMENTE MACIAS TERRON
 
26000
 
26000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
41.    CRISTINA MESEGUER CALERO (INCI)
 
30000
 
30000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
42.    CRISTOBAL JAVIER LUQUE GOMARIN
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
43.    DANIEL LUQUE FERNANDEZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
44.    DAVID GARCIA TERNERO
 
9000
 
9000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
45.    EDUARDO PISA MARTIN ENRIQUE GRANADOS
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
46.    ELADIO GARCIA BORBOLLA
 
10000
 
10000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
47.    ELOISA DIAZ MUNOZ
 
8000
 
8000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
48.    EMILIO ORDINA VEGA
 
24000
 
24000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
49.    ENRIQUE AVILES GOMEZ
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
50.    ESTEBAN LOPEZ MARTIN
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
51.    FERNANDO MACIAS MAYA
 
400000
 
400000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
52.    FRANCISCO GONZALEZ ARREBOLA
 
30000
 
30000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
53.    FRANCISCO ESPASANDIN BUSTELO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
54.    FRANCISCO JAVIER PEREZ RODRIGUEZ
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
55.    FRANCISCO MUNOZ CARDERO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
56.    FRANCISCO OJEDA DOMINGUEZ
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
57.    FRANCISCO PAEZ PEREZ
 
30000
 
30000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
58.    GONZALO PASCA LOZANO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
59.    GREGORIO CASTANO MORUETA
 
54000
 
54000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
60.    HERMOGENES GARCIA GONZALEZ
 
30000
 
30000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
61.    IGNACIO CONTRERAS MORA
 
24000
 
24000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
62.    IGNACIO CORREDERA GARCIA
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
63.    IGNACIO MARTIN VELASCO
 
24000
 
24000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
64.    IGNACIO PEMAN DOMECQ
 
8000
 
8000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
65.    IGNACIO SANCHIS ROBINA
 
8000
 
8000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
66.    ISABEL VALLE MOYANO
 
30000
 
30000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
 

21


 
 
67.    ISMAEL GAMEZ VELA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
68.    JAVIER LASARTE ALVAREZ
 
60000
 
60000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
69.    JAVIER LEON ALDAMA
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
70.    JAVIER MARTINEZ PEREZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
71.    JAVIER TORRALBO LEON
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
72.    JERONIMO PAEZ PEREZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
73.    JESUS JOSE DIAZ VILLARD
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
74.    JOSE ANTONIO MARTINEZ GOMEZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
75.    JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ PEREZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
76.    JOSE CARRETO MEJIAS
 
24406
 
24406
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
77.    JOSE EDUARDO NAVARRO MOLINA
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
78.    JOSE JAVIER ROMAN MARTIN
 
18000
 
18000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
79.    JOSE JOAQUIN CASADO ROBLES
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
80.    JOSE LUIS GARCIA GONZALEZ
 
30000
 
30000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
81.    JOSE LUIS GARCIA LOPEZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
82.    JOSE LUIS MENDOZA BARBA
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
83.    JOSE MANUEL PELAEZ IZQUIERDO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
84.    JOSE MARIA CARMONA MANGA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
85.    JOSE MARIA GARZON MERGELINA
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
86.    JOSE MARIA MARTINEZ JORDAN
 
36000
 
36000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
87.    JOSE MARIA SUAREZ MAYA
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
88.    JOSE MORA RUIZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
89.    JOSE RAMON SANCHEZ DIAZ
 
20000
 
20000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
90.    JOSE SANCHEZ MARCHENA
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
91.    JUAN ANTONIO MURUBE LEON
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
92.    JUAN JOSE MADINABEITIA LUQUE
 
18000
 
18000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
93.    JUAN MANUEL AMADOR AGEA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
94.    JUAN MANUEL CARMONA MANGA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
95.    JUAN MIGUEL VARO MARTINEZ
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
96.    JULIA PENA GALEOTE
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
97.    LEAL Y MARTIN ECONOMISTAS (VIII)
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
98.    LEONARDO PENA GALEOTE
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
99.    LUCIANA LUENGO PARDAL
 
55000
 
55000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
100.    LUIS ALVAREZ ARIZA
 
16000
 
16000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
 
22


 
101.    LUIS AMATE CANSINO
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
102.    LUIS CORTES MENDEZ
 
24000
 
24000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
103.    LUIS NUNEZ MUNOZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
104.    MARIA ASCENCION FERNANDEZ MORGAZ
 
20000
 
20000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
105.    MANUEL GARCIA BORBOLLA
 
10000
 
10000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
106.    MANUEL ALAIZ BARRAGAN
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
107.    MANUEL ALEJANDRO RODRIGUEZ CAMPINS
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
108.    MANUEL ANGEL RODRIGUEZ THORICES FLORES
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
109.    MANUEL FERNANDEZ PIEDRA CORTES
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
110.    MANUEL GALLARDO DE LA ROSA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
111.    MANUEL GALLARDO TERCERO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
112.    MANUEL GONZALEZ RIVERO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
113.    MANUEL JOSE SERRANO DOMINGUEZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
114.    MANUEL MARTIN NARANJO
 
50000
 
50000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
115.    MANUEL RAMIREZ NIETO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
116.    MARCO ANTONIO CEBOLLA ARTEAGA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
117.    MARIA AMELIA LOPEZ MELERO
 
20000
 
20000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
118.    MARIA ANGELES DE LA TORRE DIAZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
119.    MARIA DEL CAMINO GONZALEZ MARTINEZ
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
120.    MARIA DEL CARMEN SANCHEZ PEREZ
 
10000
 
10000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
121.    MARIA ELITANIA PICON GARROTE
 
20000
 
20000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
122.    MARIA JOSE MACIAS MAYA
 
20000
 
20000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
123.    MARIA LUISA PEREZ SEGURA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
124.    MARIA PAZ PEREZ REINA
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
125.    MARIA VICTORIA ARIZA LUQUE
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
126.    MARIANO LASARTE LOPEZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
127.    MARIANO MAURI ARGUDO
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
128.    MARVEL ECONOMISTAS,S.L. (IX)
 
30000
 
30000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
129.    MATILDE PALACIOS CAMPOS
 
20000
 
20000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
130.    MAURICIO WAMBA DE LOS SANTOS
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 

23



  
131.    MENDOZA Y RIOS 25,S.L. (X)
 
20000
 
20000
 
*
 
--
 
--
132.    MERCEDES PRADA MELLADO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
133.    MIGUEL ANGEL DEL REGUERO DEL VALLE
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
134.    MONTSERRAT TRININO QUERALT
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
135.    PABLO TRUJILLO HERNANDEZ
 
8000
 
8000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
136.    PAULA GARZON MURILLO
 
24000
 
24000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
137.    PEDRO ANGEL PANIAGUA DOMINGUEZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
138.    PEDRO LUIS ROMAN SEVILLANO
 
24000
 
24000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
139.    PEDRO MAURI ARGUDO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
140.    PILAR BECERRA RUBIO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
141.    PILAR GARCIA ALVAREZ DE PEREA
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
142.    PILAR LEON GARCIA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
143.    RAFAEL GONZALEZ BUENDIA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
144.    RAFAEL LOPEZ DAMAS
 
180000
 
180000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
145.    RAFAEL MARTINEZ AGUILAR
 
28000
 
28000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
146.    RAFAEL UCEDA VILLAMOR
 
22000
 
22000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
147.    REMEDIOS PEREZ ALVAREZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
148.    RICARDO FERNANDEZ DAVILA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
149.    RICARDO GOMEZ RIVAS
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
150.    ROCIO CABELLO DE LOS COBOS
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
151.    ROCIO GARRIDO DIAZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
152.    ROCIO VILLALBA RODRIGUEZ
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
153.    RODOLFO LOZANO LOZANO
 
36000
 
36000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
154.    ROSARIO BENITEZ ARTHOUS
 
10000
 
10000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
155.    ROSARIO PAEZ PEREZ
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
156.    SONIA BELTRAN GARCIA
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
157.    SONIA JIMENEZ RUIZ
 
36000
 
36000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
158.    TERESA FROIS LOPEZ
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
159.    TOMAS POLO SANCHEZ
 
6000
 
6000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
160.    VICENTE RODRIGUEZ DE LA ROSA
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
161.    EDUARDO GUZMAN SALAS
 
19665
 
19665
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
162.    MAGDALENA SOCIAS
 
23700
 
23700
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
163.    JAVIER RUIZ SANCHO
 
21633
 
21633
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
24



  
164.    LAURA RUIZ SANCHO
 
12000
 
12000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
165.    DAVID MORALES POL
 
23600
 
23600
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
166.    FERNANDO DE GUZMAN
 
23600
 
23600
 
*
 
--
 
--
167.    AGROPECUARIA EL ALCAIDE (XLII)
 
30000
 
30000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
168.    MULBERRY ASESORES S.L. (XI)
 
30000
 
30000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
169.    ALBERT GIL PEREZ
 
24000
 
24000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
170.    JORDI GIL GARCIA
 
24000
 
24000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
171.    MARIA ROSA PEREZ RUIZ
 
24000
 
24000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
172.    JOSEPH JULIA
 
58500
 
58500
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
173.    JOSEP RIBERA SERRA
 
59000
 
59000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
174.    FERNANDO RAMIREZ
 
200000
 
200000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
175.    ANAMIT GMAMARYAN
 
80000
 
80000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
176.    JOSE LUIS FERNANDEZ AMER
 
85000
 
85000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
177.    CARMEN FERNANDEZ AMER
 
47389
 
47389
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
178.    ENRIQUE VIDAL
 
59000
 
59000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
179.    ROSA MARIA ROIG VILATA
 
50000
 
50000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
180.    JOSE TUENEU
 
97916
 
97916
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
181.    IVAN BIANCO
 
17500
 
17500
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
182.    WALTER VITARELLI
 
8000
 
8000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
183.    MAURIZIO GUGLIELMO
 
118000
 
118000
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
184.    CARLOS FERNANDEZ AMER
 
47389
 
47389
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
185.    GERLACH & CO (XII)
 
452265
 
452265
 
*
 
--
 
--
 
 
25


 
 
 
Name of Selling Stockholder
Total Shares Held Including Shares Issuable Assuming Full exercise of warrants
 
 
Total Percentage of Outstanding Shares Assuming Full exercise
 
 
Shares of Common Stock Included in Prospectus (v)
 
 
 
Beneficial Ownership Before Offering (i) (ii)
 
 
 
Percentage of Common Stock Before Offering (i) (ii)
 
 
 
 
Beneficial Ownership After the Offering (iii)
 
 
 
Percentage of Common Stock Owned After Offering (iii)
GROUP B (v)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
186.    Lyndon West
4,319,087
7.61%
4,319,087**
4,319,087
7.61%
3,711,181***
5.67%
187.    Andrew Boetius
1,257,969
3.01%
1,257,969**
1,257,969
3.01%
1,087,947***
1.66%
188.    Daniel Murphy
438,053
1.50%
438,053**
438,053
1.50%
382,344***
*
189.    Michael Scrutton
2,485,729
4.01%
2,485,729**
2,485,729
4.01%
2,117,834 ***
3.23%
190.    David Jenkins
1,103,116
1.83%
1,103,116**
1,103,116
1.83%
939,529***
1.43%
191.    Douglas Wordsworth
3,829,433
5.84%
3,829,433
3,829,433**
5.84%
--
--
192.    Ian Cross
1,005,097
1.53%
1,005,097
1,005,097**
1.53%
--
--
193.    Robert Pile
259,590
*
259,590
259,590**
*
--
--
 
 

26



278,543
*
278,543
278,543
*
--
--
195.    Michael Page
310,126
*
310,126
310,126**
*
--
--
196.    Rod Salter
172,997
*
172,997
172,997
*
--
--
197.    Richard Fowler
917,634
1.40%
917,634
917,634**
1.40%
--
--
198.    Robert Lambert
1,006,853
1.54%
1,006,853
1,006,853**
1.54%
--
--
199.    Michael Perry
714,214
1.09%
714,214
714,214
1.09%
--
--
200.    Rennington Ltd. (XIII)
857,064
1.31%
857,064
857,064**
1.31%
--
--
201.    Michael Moore
714,214
1.09%
714,214
714,214
1.09%
--
--
202.    Sequoyah Index Ltd. (XIV)
2,496,332
3.80%
2,496,332
2,596,332**
3.95%
--
--
203.    Brian Simmonds
287,348
*
287,348
287,348
*
--
--
204.    Carl Reinhardt
1,134,273
1.73%
1,134,273
1,134,273
1.73%
--
--
205.    Anthony Evans
285,685
*
285,685
285,685
*
--
--
206.    ICON Corporate Finance Limited (XV)
138,664
*
138,664
138,664**
*
--
--
 
 
 
 
 
Name of Selling Stockholder
Shares of Common Stock Included in Prospectus (v)
Beneficial Ownership Before Offering (i) (ii)
Percentage of Common Stock Before Offering (i) (ii)
Beneficial Ownership After the Offering (iii)
Percentage of Common Stock Owned After Offering (iii)
Group C (vi)
 
 
 
 
 
207.    Alaiz Barragan, Angel
25,600
25,600
*
--
--
208.    Almendros, Justo Luis
50,000
50,000
*
--
--
209.    Amogin S.L. (XVI)
37,500
37,500
*
--
--
210.    Amores Cervera, Julio
30,000
30,000
*
--
--
211.    Anta Alvarez, Carlos
19,200
19,200
*
--
--
212.    Anta Inversiones y Asesoramiento S.A. (XVII)
25,000
25,000
*
--
--
213.    Aponte Unzuaga, Fernando
7,680
7,680
*
--
--
214.    Ariza Luque, Ma Victoria
7,680
7,680
*
--
--
215.    Arnau Pozo, Sandra
19,500
19,500
*
--
--
216.    Aserfisur S.L. (XVIII)
230,400
230,400
*
--
--
217.    Baella Isanta, Guillermo
75,000
75,000
*
--
--
218.    Ballart Sans, Daniel
62,500
62,500
*
--
--
219.    Beltran Ruiz, Enrique
50,000
50,000
*
--
--
220.    Benvenuty Cowley, Miranda
23,040
23,040
*
--
--
221.    Berdusan, German
37,500
37,500
*
--
--
222.    Buitoni, Andrea
25,000
25,000
*
--
--
223.    Cami Fernandez, Gabriel
12,500
12,500
*
--
--
224.    Carretero, Jose Luis
23,040
23,040
*
--
--
225.    Casajuana Minas, Pere
87,500
87,500
*
--
--
226.    Chillida Santisteban, Miguel
12,500
12,500
*
--
--
227.    Contreras Mora, Ignacio
42,240
42,240
*
--
--
228.    Coppa, Stefano
149,000
149,000
*
--
--
229.    Corbacho Sanchez, Alejandro
12,800
12,800
*
--
--
230.    Cordero de Nevares S.L. (XIX)
25,000
25,000
*
--
--
231.    Cortes Mendez, Luis
57,600
57,600
*
--
--
232.    Costantin, George
300,000
300,000
*
--
--
233.    Cuadrada, Antonio
123,000
123,000
*
--
--
234.    De La Oliva, Macarena
25,088
25,088
*
--
--
235.    Del Reguero Del Valle, Miguel Angel
53,760
53,760
*
--
--
236.    Diaz Gavino, Maria Amparo
115,200
115,200
*
--
--
 
 
27


 
237.    Diez Perez, Javier
9,000
9,000
*
--
--
238.    Enriquez, Borja
25,600
25,600
*
--
--
239.    Evans, Anthony M.
10,000
10,000
*
--
--
240.    Falconwood Limited (XX)
190,000
190,000
*
--
--
241.    Fasciano, Giovanni
311,000
311,000
*
--
--
242.    Fernandez Del Moral, FCO Javier
7,500
7,500
*
--
--
243.    Francesco Bassi, Pier
26,000
26,000
*
--
--
244.    Gabrielli Pena, Alfredo
6,000
6,000
*
--
--
245.    Galba Anstalt (XXI)
100,000
100,000
*
--
--
246.    Gambassi, Carlo
80,000
80,000
*
--
--
247.    Garcia Alonso, Miguel Angel
88,750
88,750
*
--
--
248.    Garcia Gonzalez, Jose Luis
12,800
12,800
*
--
--
249.    Garcia Lopez, Jose Luis
7,680
7,680
*
--
--
250.    Garzon Mergellna, Luis
38,400
38,400
*
--
--
251.    Giannoni, Raffaele
155,000
155,000
*
--
--
252.    Gonzalez Andreo, Miquel
30,000
30,000
*
--
--
253.    Gonzalez Jimenez, Juan
15,000
15,000
*
--
--
254.    Gonzalez Rodriguez, Ricardo Benigno
15,360
15,360
*
--
--
255.    Grup of Value Inc. (XXII)
100,000
100,000
*
--
--
256.    Heritage Bank & Trust SA (XXIII)
200,000
200,000
*
--
--
257.    Herrero Torrecillas, Jose Antonio
31,000
31,000
*
--
--
258.    Hoffmann, Nicolas
30,000
30,000
*
--
--
259.    Iniciativas JMD (XXIV)
30,000
30,000
*
--
--
260.    Inversiones Nolpopocayan S.A. (XXV)
100,000
100,000
*
--
--
261.    Jimenez Ruiz, Sonia
19,200
19,200
*
--
--
262.    Lagares Valle, Antonio
12,800
12,800
*
--
--
263.    Lopez Damas, Rafael
30,720
30,720
*
--
--
264.    Luque Fernandez, Daniel
10,240
10,240
*
--
--
265.    Macias Maya, Fernando
256,000
256,000
*
--
--
266.    Maria Bruni, Alberto
50,000
50,000
*
--
--
267.    Marquez Burillo, Jesus E.
10,000
10,000
*
--
--
268.    Martin Velasco, Ignacio
19,200
19,200
*
--
--
269.    Martinez Sierra, Juana
81,250
81,250
*
--
--
270.    Maso Blasco, Carmen
37,500
37,500
*
--
--
271.    Meani, Deigo
13,000
13,000
*
--
--
272.    Medran Montero, Julian
101,000
101,000
*
--
--
273.    Meseguer Calero, Cristina
15,360
15,360
*
--
--
274.    Michavila Jover, Ruben
138,000
138,000
*
--
--
275.    Michavila Subirana, Evaristo
25,000
25,000
*
--
--
276.    Monsalve Villar, Eduardo
12,800
12,800
*
--
--
277.    Morciano Arizti, Jesus
12,800
12,800
*
--
--
278.    Moreno Horcajada, Ana Maria
7,500
7,500
*
--
--
279.    Mourant & Co. Trustees Limited as Trustee of A/C   1546994 (XXVI)
100,000
100,000
*
--
--
280.    Muriedas Benitez, Enrique
12,800
12,800
*
--
--
281.    Mutualidad de Prevision Social de la Policia (XXVII)
200,000
200,000
*
--
--
282.    Novillo Barbero, Carmelo
12,300
12,300
*
--
--
283.    Ortega Ruiz, Oliva
7,680
7,680
*
--
--
284.    Pallares Clausell, Sergio
12,500
12,500
*
--
--
 

28


37,500
37,500
*
--
--
286.    Perez Almagro, Miguel
22,500
22,500
*
--
--
287.    Perez Solaz, Vicente
37,500
37,500
*
--
--
288.    Petronio, Elisabetta
140,000
140,000
*
--
--
289.    Poggiolino Inc. (XXVIII)
150,000
150,000
*
--
--
290.    Pure Power Corp. (XXIX)
199,000
199,000
*
--
--
291.    Quintas Quevedo, Dario
26,250
26,250
*
--
--
292.    Reguero Del Valle, Julia
42,240
42,240
*
--
--
293.    Rodriguez Torres, Ivan
15,360
15,360
*
--
--
294.    Rumeu, Pablo
100,000
100,000
*
--
--
295.    Samso Queralto, Eduardo
128,000
128,000
*
--
--
296.    Sanchez Piqueras, Albert
15,000
15,000
*
--
--
297.    Sanmames Torrecillas, Carlos
15,000
15,000
*
--
--
298.    Sanz Cueco, Pedro
25,000
25,000
*
--
--
299.    Sarabia Vives, Carlos
10,000
10,000
*
--
--
300.    SG Private Banking (Suisse) S.A.
(XXX)
400,000
400,000
*
--
--
301.    Soteras Calabuig, Santiago
37,500
37,500
*
--
--
302.    Sternbach, Otto
100,000
100,000
*
--
--
303.    Torralbo Leon, Javier
15,360
15,360
*
--
--
304.    Uceda Villamor, Rafael
5,120
5,120
*
--
--
305.    Unigrup S.A. (XXXI)
865,000
865,000
1.32%
--
--
306.    Vives Arnabat, Josep
30,000
30,000
*
--
--
307.    Wallflower A.V.V. (XXXII)
100,000
100,000
*
--
--
308.    Alpine Capital (Cayman) Master Fund, LP (XXXIII)
200,000
200,000  
*
--
  --
309.    Amogin S.L. (XXXIV)
10,000  
10,000  
*
--
--
3 10.   Arduino, Pier Giorgio
150,000
150,000  
  *
--
--
311.    Arroyo Gonzalez, Ricardo
5,400
5,400
*
--
--
312.    Armengol, Nicole
30,000
30,000
*
--  
--
313.    Basodi Inmobiliaria S.L. (XXXV)
75,000
75,000  
*
--  
--
314.    Blenton Management S.A.
500,000
500,000
*
--  
 --  
315.    Borras Blanco, Teresa
11,250
11,250  
*
--  
--
316.    Cami Fernandez, Gabriel
12,000
12,000
*
--  
--
317.    Cardona Santos, Joan
12,500
12,500
*
--  
--
318.    Castaneda Fernandez, Inigo
5,400
5,400  
*
--  
--
319.    Castaneda Fernandez, Rodrigo
5,400
5,400  
*
--  
--
320.    Credit Agricole (Suisse) S.A. (XXXVI)
100,000
100,000
*
--  
--
321.    Ferrero Malow, Marcos
25,000
25,000
*
--  
--
322.    Gonzalez Andreo, Miquel
10,000
10,000
*  
--  
--
323.    Hibernia Holdings S.A. (XXXVII)
200,000
200,000
*  
--  
--
324.    Jimenez Gutierrez, Ana Dorlores
9,000
9,000
*  
--  
--
325.    Lara Guajardo, Luis
15,000
15,000
*  
--  
--
326.    Mateu Gonzalez, Albert *
15,000
15,000
*  
--  
--
327.    Maya, Jordi
125,000
125,000
*  
--  
--
328.    Monge Diez, Aurora
18,000
18,000
*  
--
--
329.    Mouriz Martinez, Aurelio Jose
25,000
25,000
*  
--  
--
330.    Obregon Limited (XXXVIII)
1,000,000
1,000,000  
1.53%
--  
--
331.    Olive Bermejo, Ivan
16,000
16,000
*   
--  
--  
332.    Palma Lopera, David
6,250
6,250  
*   
--  
--   
333.    Radio Blanca, S.A (XXXIX)
65,000
65,000
*   
--  
--   
334.    Ramirez Vazquez, Victor
19,000
19,000
*   
--  
--  
335.    Rodriguez Aguilera, Diego
37,500
37,500
*   
--
--  
336.    Ruiz Robles, Francisco
25,000
25,000
*   
--
--  
337.    Ruiz Sanchez, Miguel Angel
7,500
7,500
*   
--  
--  
338.    Sanchez Blanco, Maria Asumpta
25,000
25,000
*   
--  
--  
339.    Seneviratne, Asanga
500,000
500,000
*   
--  
--  
 

29


 340.    Sequoyah Index Limited (XL)
100,000
100,000
*
--
--
341.    Soriano Borras, Xavier
7,500
7,500
*
--
--
342.    Vallejo Montes, Ramon
400,000
400,000
*
--
--
343.    Weisshorn Ltd. (XLI)
100,000
100,000
*
--
--
 
* Less than one percent.
 ** Number of shares includes shares to be issued based on a good faith estimate of the number of shares issuable upon exercise of warrants.
*** Each of the indicated officers/directors of the Company is restricted in their ability to sell their shares of Common Stock of the Company depending on the average 5 day trading price of the common stock (the “Price”) of the Company immediately preceding January 20, 2007, pursuant to agreements entered into with the Company and has the ability to sell their shares as follows: (i) prior to 1/20/07 - none, (ii) from 1/20/07 to 1/20/08: Price > $1.50 - ability to sell up to 15%, $1.49> Price > $1.00 - ability to sell up to 20%, $0.99> Price > $0.80 - ability to sell up to 25%, Price < $0.79 - ability to sell up to 100%, and (iii) after 1/20/08 up to 100% irrespective of the Price. Aforementioned restrictions are not applicable to any of the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants held, if any, by each of the respective officers/directors. “The beneficial ownership after the offering” and “Percentage of common stock owned after the offering” shown for each of the indicated directors/officers is based on the last reported sales price per share of the Company’s Common Stock as reported by the OTCBB on October 5, 2006, being $1.55.
 
(i) These columns represent the aggregate maximum number and percentage of shares that the selling stockholders can own at one time (and therefore, offer for resale at any one time).
 
(ii) The number and percentage of shares beneficially owned is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under such rule, beneficial ownership includes any shares as to which the selling stockholders has sole or shared voting power or investment power and also any shares, which the selling stockholders has the right to acquire within 60 days. The actual number of shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the warrants is subject to adjustment. The percentage of shares owned by each selling stockholder is based on 65,509,943 shares issued and outstanding as of November 8, 2006.
 
(iii) Assumes that all securities registered will be sold.
 
(iv) and (vi) Number of shares consists entirely of shares of common stock of the Company.
 
(v) Number of shares includes (i) shares issued to the selling stockholders in connection with the acquisition by the Company of Index Oil and Gas Limited on January 20, 2006, and (ii) shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants issued to the indicated selling stockholders.
 
(1) - (185) Shares being registered solely represent shares of common stock issued by the Company to each respective shareholder.
 
(186) Shares being registered represent (i) 4,052,707 shares issued in connection with the Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 266,380 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
(187) Shares being registered represent (i) 1,133,481 shares issued in connection with the Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 124,488 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
(188) Shares being registered represent (i) 371,391 shares issued in connection with the Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 66,662 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
(189) Shares being registered represent (i) 2,419,538 shares issued in connection with the Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 33,095 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
(190) Shares being registered represent (i) 976,774 shares issued in connection with the Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 12,539 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
(191) Shares being registered represent (i) 3,787,307 shares issued pursuant to the Company’s Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 42,126 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
(192) Shares being registered represent (i) 994,047 shares issued pursuant to the Company’s Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 11,050 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
(193) Shares being registered represent (i) 256,731 shares issued pursuant to the Company’s Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 2,859 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
(194) Shares being registered solely represent shares of common stock issued by the Company to the respective shareholder.
 
(195) Shares being registered represent (i) 301,555 shares issued pursuant to the Company’s Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 8,571 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
(196) Shares being registered solely represent shares of common stock issued by the Company to each respective shareholder.
 
(197) Shares being registered represent (i) 907,538 shares issued pursuant to the Company’s Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 10,096 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
30

 
(198) Shares being registered represent (i) 951,548 shares issued pursuant to the Company’s Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 55,305 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
(199) Shares being registered solely represent shares of common stock issued by the Company to the respective shareholder.
 
(200) Shares being registered represent (i) 714,214 shares issued pursuant to the Company’s Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 142,850 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share.
 
(201) Shares being registered solely represent shares of common stock issued by the Company to the respective shareholder.
 
(202) Shares being registered represent (i) 2,318,341 shares issued pursuant to the Company’s Acquisition of Index Ltd. on January 20, 2006, and (ii) 177,991 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share. Total beneficial ownership before the offering also includes 100,000 shares of common stock sold by the Company to the selling shareholder as described in #340 of Group C of the selling shareholders table.
 
(203-205) Shares being registered solely represent shares of common stock issued by the Company to each respective shareholder.
 
(206) Shares being registered represent 138,664 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants exercisable at $0.07 per share.
 
(207) - (343) Shares being registered solely represent shares of common stock issued by the Company to each respective shareholder.


(I)  
 Maria Carla Polidura in her capacity as the managing director of Delott Group Corp., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(II)  
Arie Van Roon in his capacity as the managing director of Purepower Corp., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(III)  
Luis Alfono Mercader in his capacity as the managing administrator of Unigrup S.A. has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(IV)  
Jose Maria Olle Curiel in his capacity as the managing director of Wuxi Corporation A.V.V. has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(V)  
Jose Maria Bosh in his capacity as the managing director of Comercial Titoya Rivers, has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(VI)  
Jordi Martret Redrado in his capacity as the managing director of Andbanc, has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(VII)  
Jean Louis Tsimaratos in his capacity as the managing director of Blenton Management., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(VIII)  
Leal Y Martin in his capacity as the manager of Leal Y Martin Economistas, has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(IX)  
in his capacity as the managing director of Marvel Economistas, S.L., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(X)  
Mendoza Y Rios in his capacity as the managing member of Mendoza Y Rios 25, S.L., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XI)  
In his capacity as the managing member of Mulberry Asesores S.L., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XII)  
In his capacity as the managing director of Gerlach & Co. has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XIII)  
In his capacity as the managing member of Rennington Ltd., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XIV)  
Anson Limited in its capacity as the director of Sequoyah Index Ltd., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XV)  
In his capacity as the managing member of ICON Corporate Finance Limited, has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XVI)  
Miguel Gonzalez Andreo in his capacity as the managing administrator of Amogin S.L., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XVII)  
Angel Garcia Cordero in his capacity as the managing member of Cordero De Nevares SL which is the managing member of Anta Inversiones y Asesoramiento S.A., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XVIII)  
Pedro Mauri Argudo in his capacity as the administrator of Aserfisur S.L., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XIX)  
Adela Gallego Molinero in her capacity as the managing member of Cordero de Nevares S.L., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XX)  
Rodney Whiston-Bew in his capacity as the director of Coria Limited, who is the sole director of Falconwood Limited, has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXI)  
Walter Baumgartner and David Florey, co managing directors of Galba Anstalt, have the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXII)  
Ian Olaf Sipkes in his capacity as the managing director of Grup of Value Inc., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXIII)  
Alvaro Vila and Dominique Aebi in their capacity as the co-managing directors of Heritage bank & Trust SA, have the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXIV)  
Joan Sanchez in his capacity as the general manager of Iniciativas JMD, has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXV)  
Juan Enrique Junca in his capacity as the president of Inversiones Nolpopocayan S.A., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXVI)  
C. S. Hornby and B. Kempster in their capacity as the administrators of Mourant & Co. Trustees Limited, have the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXVII)  
Jose Sombrero Gomez in his capacity as the president of Mutualidad de Prevision Social de la Policia, has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXVIII)  
Nicolas Hoffmann in his capacity as the managing director of Poggiolino Inc., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXIX)  
Arie Van Roon in his capacity as the managing director of Purepower Corp., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXX)  
Jurg Jaechi in his capacity as the managing director of SG Private Banking (Suisse) S.A., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXXI)  
Luis Alfono Mercader in his capacity as the managing member of Unigrup S.A. has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXXII)  
Michael F. Dias in his capacity as the director of AWNA Co (Aruba) N.V. which is the managing director of Wallflower A.V.V., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXXIII)  
Chet Ranawah in his capacity as the president of Alpine Capital (Cayman) Master Fund, LP, has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXXIV)  
Miguel Gonzalez Andreo in his capacity as the managing administrator of Amogin S.L., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXXV)  
Jose Luis Balbas Gonzalez in his capacity as the managing member of Basodi Inmobiliaria S.L., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXXVI)  
Rey J. P. and J. Chobillon in their capacity as the co-managing directors of Credit Agricole (Suisse) S.A., have the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXXVII)  
Enrique Alfonson Bonora in his capacity as the managing member of Hibernia Holdings S.A., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXXVIII)  
Mr. Pierre Briand in his capacity as the director of Gallatin Directors Ltd, which is the sole and managing director of Obregon Limited, has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XXXIX)  
Anson Limited in its capacity as the director of Sequoyah Index Ltd., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XL)  
Blah Herrero Fernandez in his capacity as the managing member of Radio Blanca, S.A., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XLI)  
Manex Ltd., is the managing member of Weisshorn Ltd., has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
(XLII)  
Francisco Hidalgo Alcalde in his capacity as the managing member of Agropecuaria El Alcaide, has the voting and investment power over the shares listed.
 

The following is a description of the selling shareholders relationship to us and how each the selling shareholder acquired the shares to be sold in this offering:
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Group A
 
On January 20, 2006, we entered into a Subscription Agreement (the "Subscription Agreement #2"), with several accredited investors (collectively the "Purchasers #2"), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Purchasers #2 in a private placement 8,533,333 shares of Common Stock (“Shares #2) for an aggregate amount of $5,120,000, at a price of $0.60 per share.
 
The Company committed to register the Shares #2 by filing a registration statement with the SEC within six months of the closing of the offering and/or granting piggy-back registration rights to Purchasers #2 in a subsequently filed registration statement.
 
Group B

On January 20, 2006, the Company issued an aggregate of 22,615,552 shares of common stock of the Company and 1,092,676 warrants to subscribe for Common Stock of the Company to these selling stockholders as consideration for the acquisition of Index Ltd.’s outstanding equity stock and warrants held by the selling stockholders who were former Index Ltd.’s stockholders. As part of the Acquisition, an additional 759,448 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance by the Company, of which 303,793 shares have been awarded as bonus stock awards as of the date of this Registration Statement.
 
Group C
 
Financing Agreement (closing #1)
 
 
Financing Agreement (closing #2)
 
On October 4, 2006 (the “Closing Date #2”), we effected a second closing of the Offering in which we sold an additional 693.54 Units of for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,467,700, and we subsequently sold another 80 Units on October 5, 2006, for total aggregate gross proceeds of the Offering of $3,867,700. All of the Units were sold pursuant to Subscription Agreements entered into by and between the Company and the purchasers named on the signature page thereto (the “Purchasers #2”). The net combined proceeds of the Offering are expected to be used as working capital and for general corporate purposes of the Company. The Company sold Units to Purchasers #2 pursuant to the same terms and conditions as set forth above in section entitled “Financing Agreement (closing #1).”
 
The Purchasers agreed not to sell the Common Stock included in the Units for a period of six months from the date of their purchase, unless permitted earlier by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Purchasers further agreed to be bound by any lock-up period required by state regulatory agencies or any other governmental regulation. The shares of Common Stock included in the Units will be restricted securities under Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and applicable state securities laws and, therefore, may only be transferred pursuant to the registration requirements of federal and state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements. The Common Stock shares will bear a restrictive legend stating these resale restrictions.

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The Company has agreed to file a registration statement on Form SB-2 (the “Registration Statement”) to effect the registration of the Units of Common Stock. We have agreed to use our reasonable best efforts to cause the registration statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as soon as possible but no later then 60 days after the Closing Date. We further agreed to have the Registration Statement be declared effective by the SEC no later than 180 days after the Closing Date. If we fail to file a Registration Statement with the SEC or have the Registration Statement declared effective on or before the time frame described, the holders will be entitled to the liquidated damages from the Company in an amount equal to 2% of the aggregate subscription amounts per month for each month that we are delinquent in filing or effectiveness of the Registration Statement, subject to an overall limit of up to 15 months of partial liquidated damages.
 
International Capital Partners SA (“ICP”) acted as the placement agent for the Offering. The Company paid the following fees in connection with the Offering (i) a commission equal to $1,096,560, paid to ICP representing approximately 10% of the Offering proceeds; (ii) approximately $50,000 in legal fees; and (iii) approximately $20,000 in administrative and miscellaneous fees. ICP had no obligation to buy any Unites of Common Stock from us. In addition, we agreed to indemnify the ICP and other persons against specific liabilities under the Act.
 
The issuances to groups A and C were exempt from registration under Regulation S promulgated pursuant to the Act, and the issuance to group B was exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Act. None of the purchasers who received shares under Regulation S are U.S. person as defined in Rule 902(k) of Regulation S, and no directed selling efforts were conducted in the U.S. by the Company, any distributor, any of their respective affiliates, or any person acting on behalf of any of the foregoing, in accordance with Rule 903(c). Such purchasers acknowledged that the securities purchased must come to rest outside the U.S. Furthermore, the Company is subject to Category 3 of Rule 903 of Regulation S and accordingly it implemented the offering restrictions required by Category 3of Rule 903 by including a legend on all offering materials and documents which stated that the shares have not been registered under the Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless the shares are registered under the Act, if an exemption from registration requirements of the Act is available. The offering materials and documents also contained a statement that hedging transactions involving the shares may not be conducted unless in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933.


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The selling stockholders and any of their respective pledgees, donees, assignees and other successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. The selling stockholders may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:

• ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits the purchaser;
• block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal
• facilitate the transaction;
• purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
• an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;
• privately-negotiated transactions;
• broker-dealers may agree with the selling stockholders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;
• through the writing of options on the shares;
• a combination of any such methods of sale; and
• any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
 
The selling stockholders may also sell shares under Rule 144 of the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus. The selling stockholders shall have the sole and absolute discretion not to accept any purchase offer or make any sale of shares if it deems the purchase price to be unsatisfactory at any particular time.
 
The selling stockholders or their respective pledgees, donees, transferees or other successors in interest, may also sell the shares directly to market makers acting as principals and/or broker-dealers acting as agents for themselves or their customers. Such broker-dealers may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling stockholders and/or the purchasers of shares for whom such broker-dealers may act as agents or to whom they sell as principal or both, which compensation as to a particular broker-dealer might be in excess of customary commissions. Market makers and block purchasers purchasing the shares will do so for their own account and at their own risk. It is possible that a selling stockholder will attempt to sell shares of common stock in block transactions to market makers or other purchasers at a price per share which may be below the then existing market price. We cannot assure that all or any of the shares offered in this prospectus will be issued to, or sold by, the selling stockholders. The selling stockholders and any brokers, dealers or agents, upon effecting the sale of any of the shares offered in this prospectus, may be deemed to be "underwriters" as that term is defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of such acts. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act.
 
We are required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the shares, including fees and disbursements of counsel to the selling stockholders, but excluding brokerage commissions or underwriter discounts.
 
The selling stockholders, alternatively, may sell all or any part of the shares offered in this prospectus through an underwriter. The selling stockholders have not entered into any agreement with a prospective underwriter and there is no assurance that any such agreement will be entered into.
 
The selling stockholders may pledge their shares to their brokers under the margin provisions of customer agreements. If a selling stockholder defaults on a margin loan, the broker may, from time to time, offer and sell the pledged shares. The selling stockholders and any other persons participating in the sale or distribution of the shares will be subject to applicable provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations under such Act, including, without limitation, Regulation M. These provisions may restrict certain activities of, and limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the shares by, the selling stockholders or any other such person. In the event that any of the selling stockholders are deemed an affiliated purchaser or distribution participant within the meaning of Regulation M, then the selling stockholders will not be permitted to engage in short sales of common stock. Furthermore, under Regulation M, persons engaged in a distribution of securities are prohibited from simultaneously engaging in market making and certain other activities with respect to such securities for a specified period of time prior to the commencement of such distributions, subject to specified exceptions or exemptions. In addition, if a short sale is deemed to be a stabilizing activity, then the selling stockholders will not be permitted to engage in a short sale of our common stock. All of these limitations may affect the marketability of the shares.
 
 
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MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
 
Market Information

The Company's Common Stock has been quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol IXOG.OB since December 16, 2005.

 
The following sets forth the range of the closing bid prices for the Company's Common Stock for the period starting December 16, 2005 through November 27, 2006. Such prices represent inter-dealer quotations, do not represent actual transactions, and do not include retail mark-ups, markdowns or commissions. Such prices were determined from information provided by a majority of the market makers for the Company's Common Stock.

    
Fiscal Year  ended March 31, 2006
   
High Close
   
Low Close
 
Third Quarter, 2006
   
n/a
   
n/a
 
Fourth Quarter, 2006
 
$
1.66
 
$
0.97
 
 
             
Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2007
             
First Quarter, 2006
 
$
1.65
 
$
1.32
 
Second Quarter, 2006
 
$
1.54
 
$
1.15
 
Third Quarter, 2006
 
$
1.70*
 
$
1.40*
 
     *As of November 27, 2006
             

The shares quoted are subject to the provisions of Section 15(g) and Rule 15g-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act"), commonly referred to as the "penny stock" rule. Section 15(g) sets forth certain requirements for transactions in penny stocks and Rule 15(g)9(d)(1) incorporates the definition of penny stock as that used in Rule 3a51-1 of the Exchange Act.

The Commission generally defines penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Rule 3a51-1 provides that any equity security is considered to be a penny stock unless that security is: registered and traded on a national securities exchange meeting specified criteria set by the Commission; authorized for quotation on The NASDAQ Stock Market; issued by a registered investment company; excluded from the definition on the basis of price (at least $5.00 per share) or the registrant's net tangible assets; or exempted from the definition by the Commission. Trading in the shares is subject to additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell penny stocks to persons other than established customers and accredited investors, generally persons with assets in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with their spouse.
 
For transactions covered by these rules, broker-dealers must make a special suitability determination for the purchase of such securities and must have received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to the purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require the delivery, prior to the first transaction, of a risk disclosure document relating to the penny stock market. A broker-dealer also must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, and current quotations for the securities. Finally, the monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stocks held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks. Consequently, these rules may restrict the ability of broker dealers to trade and/or maintain a market in the company’s common stock and may affect the ability of stockholders to sell their shares.

Holders   

As of November 8, 2006, the approximate number of stockholders of record of the Common Stock of the Company was 353.
 
Dividends

We have not declared any dividends to date. We have no present intention of paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future, as we intend to use earnings, if any, to generate growth. The payment by us of dividends, if any, in the future, rests within the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend, among other things, upon our earnings, our capital requirements and our financial condition, as well as other relevant factors. There are no material restrictions in our certificate of incorporation or bylaws that restrict us from declaring dividends.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Overview

Index Oil and Gas, Inc. (“Index”, “the Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, production and exploration of oil and gas properties located in North America. Index was originally incorporated under the name Thai One On, Inc. (“Thai”) on March 3, 2004 under the laws of the State of Nevada for the purpose of developing, owning and operating theme restaurants called "Khanom Jeen" in Malaysia. In March 2004, Thai acquired a wholly-owned subsidiary, Thai Pasta Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., a privately-held Malaysian company (“the Subsidiary”), from an officer and director of Thai. The Subsidiary commenced operations as a restaurant operator in June 2004, but subsequently ceased operations in the fourth quarter of 2005. The Subsidiary then sold a portion of its surplus assets, leaving it with no significant assets. In November 2005, Thai entered into a Letter of Intent agreement (the “Letter of Intent”) with Index Oil and Gas Ltd. (“Index Ltd.” or “Index Limited”) for the proposed acquisition of all outstanding shares of the Index Ltd.’s equity stock by the Company. Subsequently, Thai changed its name from Thai One On Inc. to Index Oil and Gas, Inc.
 
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On January 20, 2006, in connection with the Letter of Intent, the stockholders of Index Ltd. entered into Acquisition and Share Exchange Agreements with the Company (the “Agreements”). As a result of the Acquisition, there was a change in control of the public entity. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, “ Business Combinations” , the Company was deemed to be the acquiring entity. The transaction was accounted for as a recapitalization of the Company (reverse acquisition).

Pursuant to the Agreements, all common shares previously owned by Index Ltd.’s stockholders were exchanged for an aggregate of 23,375,000 shares of Index common stock, $0.001 par value (“the Common Stock”) of which 759,448 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance by the Company, and 1,092,676 warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock of Index. Out of the 759,448 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance 303,793 shares of Common Stock have been granted to certain directors of the Company in the form of stock grants, and 455,655 shares of Common Stock remain to be awarded. For more information please see Item 12 section entitled “ Stock Grants”.

Index Ltd. was incorporated on February 21, 2003 in the United Kingdom. The Company invested in a 5% working interest in oil and gas leases covering approximately 8,500 acres located in Stafford County, Kansas (“Kansas Properties”) in July 2003. In August 2003, Index Oil & Gas USA, LLC (“Index USA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Index Ltd., was formed and the Kansas Properties were transferred into it. Index Ltd. is participating in an ongoing drilling program on these properties. Additionally, Index Investments North America Inc. (“Index Investments”) and Index Offshore LLC (“Index Offshore”), wholly owned subsidiaries of Index Investments, were both formed in July 2004 for future potential investments in the United States. Index Ltd. comprises a United Kingdom holding company, which provides management services and United States operating subsidiaries, which are engaged in the exploration for, development, production and sale of oil and natural gas. Index Ltd. has increased its proved reserves and production principally through acquisitions in conjunction with an active drilling program. Index Ltd. does not currently operate any of its properties and sells its oil production to domestic crude oil purchasers.

In addition, the Company completed a private placement on January 20, 2006 for 8,533,333 shares of Common Stock of the Company at a price of $0.60 per share for the aggregate sum of $5,120,000, in order to raise capital for investment in oil and gas projects developed by the Company and for operating and working capital purposes.

Recent Developments

We have recently completed the following transactions:

Gulf Coast States

In the fourth quarter of 2006 fiscal year, the Company entered into the following agreements: (1) a Seismic Reprocessing and Exploration Agreement with ADC Petroleum, L.P. (“ADC”) covering prospective areas in the U.S. Gulf Coast states. The Agreement enables Index Inc to participate in the reprocessing of an area of up to 226 square miles of existing 3 Dimensional (“3D”) land seismic data already available to ADC as a result of its participation in an agreement signed between ADC and two of its other industry partners (the "ADC Agreement"). This seismic data covers prospective areas in the U.S. Gulf Coast states, throughout Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The ADC Agreement sets forth the rights of the parties in their joint participation of generating drilling prospects from such reprocessed data and allows the parties to jointly exploit the prospects generated.  

Under the terms of the ADC Agreement, the Agreement provides for Index's participation in two phases. Index has the right to inform ADC of its election to participate in a particular project no later then the date of (i) 5 days before the meeting date of the Operations Committee composed of the parties to the ADC Agreement (the "Committee") at which the Committee reviews the summary report for a particular project, or (ii) the date which is 15 days after ADC informs Index of the Committee's decision to designate a project as final for participation purposes.

Phase 1 of the Agreement enables Index to participate in the reprocessing of 105 square miles of existing data in conjunction with the aforementioned experienced industry partners already working with ADC. In addition, the Agreement gives Index the right (but not the obligation) to participate in any prospects generated from this reprocessing, up to an 18% working interest ("WI"). If Index elects to participate in a project to an extent less than an undivided 18% WI, the portion not taken up by Index shall revert to ADC which will then be free either to dispose of or participate in such WI for its own account. In return for the foregoing, Index agrees to bear its Phase I share of all costs incurred with respect to prospects generated during Phase I and with respect to which Index agrees to participate in the exploration and exploitation of. In addition, with respect to all prospects in which Index elects to participate, Index shall bear on behalf of ADC a portion of ADC's costs resulting from ADC's participation in the exploration and exploitation of the same prospect (the "ADC Share"). Such costs shall include lease acquisition costs, drilling and completion costs and the cost of any production facilities.

Pursuant to Phase 2 of the Agreement, within 90 days of the date of the Agreement Index has exercised the option to participate in further 121 square miles of reprocessing on the same basis as Phase 1 and is entitled to obtain up to a 12.5% working interest in any prospects generated. If Index elects to participate in a Prospect to an extent less than an undivided 12.5% WI, the portion not taken up by Index shall revert to ADC which will then be free either to dispose of or participate in such WI for its own account. In return for the foregoing, Index is obligated to bear its Phase II WI share of all costs incurred with respect to prospects generated during Phase II and with respect to which Index agrees to participate in the exploration and exploitation of. In addition, with respect to all prospects of Phase II in which Index elects to participate, Index shall bear on behalf of ADC a portion of the ADC Share. Such costs shall include lease acquisition costs, drilling and completion costs and the cost of any production facilities.
 

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Kansas

(2) We have acquired a 5% working interest in an exploration project in Barton County, Kansas. The 5% working interest in the Barton County project is in an Area of Mutual Interest (“AMI”) covering approximately 4879 acres. The operator engaged in the exploration and drilling of this project, has recently acquired, through a geophysical contractor, approximately 6.6 square miles of new 3 Dimensional (“3D”) seismic data. This is currently being processed prior to evaluation.

We believe the properties present a significant, multi-year development opportunity primarily in the Lansing and Arbuckle formations at depths of 3,800 to 4,000 feet. Successful wells in these fields generally produce for more than 25 years and have low operating costs. Our 2006-2007 capital budget of $515,600 related to proven but not producing reserves includes approximately $514,500 for anticipated capital expenditures related to costs on proved undeveloped properties. See the Contractual obligations section of Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for more details.
 
Financing Agreement (closing #1)
 
On August 29, 2006 (the “Closing Date”), Index Oil and Gas Inc. (the “Company”) closed on a private placement offering (the “Offering”) in which it sold an aggregate of 1,419.58 units (the "Units") of its securities at a price of $5,000 per Unit to certain accredited purchasers (the “Purchasers #1”), each Unit consisting of 5000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value (the “Common Stock”), of the Company for aggregate gross proceeds of $7,097,898.
 
Financing Agreement (closing #2)
 
On October 4, 2006 (the “Closing Date #2”), we effected a second closing of the Offering in which we sold an additional 693.54 Units of for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,467,700, and we subsequently sold another 80 Units on October 5, 2006, for total aggregate gross proceeds of the Offering of $3,867,700. All of the Units were sold pursuant to Subscription Agreements entered into by and between the Company and the purchasers named on the signature page thereto (the “Purchasers #2”). The net combined proceeds of the Offering are expected to be used as working capital and for general corporate purposes of the Company. The Company sold Units to Purchasers #2 pursuant to the same terms and conditions as set forth above in section entitled “Financing Agreement (closing #1).”
 
The Purchasers agreed not to sell the Common Stock included in the Units for a period of six months from the date of their purchase, unless permitted earlier by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Purchasers further agreed to be bound by any lock-up period required by state regulatory agencies or any other governmental regulation. The shares of Common Stock included in the Units will be restricted securities under Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and applicable state securities laws and, therefore, may only be transferred pursuant to the registration requirements of federal and state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements. The Common Stock shares will bear a restrictive legend stating these resale restrictions.
 
The Company has agreed to file a registration statement on Form SB-2 (the “Registration Statement”) to effect the registration of the Units of Common Stock. We have agreed to use our reasonable best efforts to cause the registration statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as soon as possible but no later then 60 days after the Closing Date. We further agreed to have the Registration Statement be declared effective by the SEC no later than 180 days after the Closing Date. If we fail to file a Registration Statement with the SEC or have the Registration Statement declared effective on or before the time frame described, the holders will be entitled to the liquidated damages from the Company in an amount equal to 2% of the aggregate subscription amounts per month for each month that we are delinquent in filing or effectiveness of the Registration Statement, subject to an overall limit of up to 15 months of partial liquidated damages.
 
International Capital Partners SA (“ICP”) acted as the placement agent for the Offering. The Company paid the following fees in connection with the Offering (i) a commission equal to $1,096,560, paid to ICP representing approximately 10% of the Offering proceeds; (ii) approximately $50,000 in legal fees; and (iii) approximately $20,000 in administrative and miscellaneous fees. ICP had no obligation to buy any Unites of Common Stock from us. In addition, we agreed to indemnify the ICP and other persons against specific liabilities under the Act.
 
All of the foregoing issuances were exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Act and/or Regulation S, promulgated pursuant to the Act. None of the purchasers who received shares under Regulation S are U.S. person as defined in Rule 902(k) of Regulation S, and no sales efforts were conducted in the U.S., in accordance with Rule 903(c). Such purchasers acknowledged that the securities purchased must come to rest outside the U.S., and the certificates contain a legend restricting the sale of such securities until the Regulation S holding period is satisfied.
 
Appointment of John G. Williams to the Board of Directors and as Vice President of Exploration and Production
 
On August 29, 2006, the Board of Directors of Index Oil and Gas Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) appointed John G. Williams as an Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production and as a director of the Company, effective as of August 1, 2006. On August 31, 2006, the Company and Mr. Williams entered into the Employment Agreement dated August 29, 2006 (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which he is to serve on the board of directors of the Company and as Vice President of Exploration and Production and as a director of the Company. See the Contractual obligations section entitled Management” for more details, terms of Mr. Williams’ employment agreement and biography of Mr. Williams.
 

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Taiton #1 project/Isle well
 
On September 19, 2006, the Company announced that it had signed an agreement to participate in the New Taiton exploration project (the “Taiton Agreement”) in South Texas. The first well, Ilse No. 1 (“Ilse”), in the New Taiton project will target stacked Wilcox sands, on trend with nearby gas fields with cumulative production in the 30 BCF range from the same reservoirs. Pursuant to the Taiton Agreement, the Company has taken a 10% working interest (``WI'') in the New Taiton project and a 10% WI in Ilse No. 1.
 
Special Shareholder Meeting Held on September 15, 2006

On September 15, 2006, the Company’s stockholders of record as of August 11. 2006, during a Special Meeting held in Texas, Houston, approved all of the following proposals:

1.   Proposal to ratify the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, that increased the Company’s authorized number of shares of common stock from 25,000,000 shares to 75,000,000 shares.

2.   Proposal to approve an amendment of the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, to increase the Company’s authorized shares of common stock from 75,000,000 shares to 500,000,000.

3.   Proposal to approve an amendment of the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, to create a class of preferred stock, authorizing for the issuance of 10,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value per share.

4.   Proposal to ratify the appointment of Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP as auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006 and 2007.

5.   Proposal to approve the adoption by the Company of the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan.

Business Strategy

The Company is currently seeking to expand its activities in North America. Among several technical and commercial programs that the Company utilizes to determine the attractiveness and feasibility of particular oil and gas opportunities is a Capital Efficiency Model that compares the net present value of an opportunity to the capital expenditure utilized. This model provides the Company’s management (“Management”) with a profitability indicator that they utilize to determine the economic attractiveness of an opportunity in order to justify an investment of capital into such opportunity. Management believes that this risk mitigated approach to opportunity evaluation is supported by detailed technical evaluations including the use of 3D seismic data.
 
3 Phases

The Company’s business model currently consists of 3 successive stages. The first phase of the business plan, or Phase I, has been completed, has resulted in the initial startup of Index Ltd.’s business operations in the U.S. and the establishment of early stage oil and gas operations and cashflow. The second phase of the business plan, or Phase II, commenced in 2005 and is focused on establishing a reserve and production base which Management believes is capable of supporting expansion into the future. With the closing of the private placement pursuant to which the Company raised net proceeds of $10,965,598 in October of 2006, the Company commenced its Phase III and is expected to consist of evaluation and eventual entry into larger opportunities with higher equity positions to be held by the Company. Larger opportunities will in turn subject the company to higher risks, which Management intends to attempt to mitigate by appropriate managed diversification of its energy portfolio assets. In order for the Company to complete Phase II of its business model, continue with its Phase III projects and remain a viable business entity, it will require an influx of future capital funding anticipated to consist of a mixture of debt and equity financing.

Phase I   

The Company’s initial project Kansas I (Seward North, Globe and Seward Townsite) (“Seward”) was initiated by its subsidiary, Index Ltd., in  July of  2003 as a start up project aimed at a low risk, low cost oil production opportunity. This project was selected by the management of the Company to act upon its core business concept and to establish initial operations and business relationships.

The Company’s Seward project consisted of a 5% working interest in oil and gas leases covering approximately 8,500 acres which are located in Stafford County, Kansas. The acquisition and processing of new 3D seismic data enabled Seward project partners including the Company to identify undrilled structural highs in a proven petroleum province. The Seward project acted as a catalyst to providing the Company with additional opportunities to expand within the area.
 

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Phase II

The Company’s goal in Phase II of its operations is to increase its oil/gas reserves and production along with achieving a stream of revenue to cover overhead and other company expenses, as well as contributing to the company’s capital expenditure (“Capex”) requirements. The Company has focused its Phase II structured plan on selected gas biased projects in the U.S., with the objective of acquiring higher working interests in larger opportunities in the U.S and North America. Index currently plans to have its Phase II activities consist of a portfolio of several contracted well and gas prospects located in the Gulf Coast states and in Kansas.

The Company has signed Exploration and Joint Operating Agreements (the “Operating Agreements”) with Crawford Operating Company (“Crawford”) in the Gulf Coast states area, to participate in 4 wells in Louisiana and South Texas during early 2006. Management believes that Crawford’s extensive industry contacts and operations in Texas and Louisiana, including its relationship with a 3D seismic data reprocessor which has successfully reprocessed 3D seismic data in the Louisiana and South Texas region in the past, will enhance its ability to achieve increased oil/gas reserves and production. Participation in such Operating Agreements gives the Company a right to acquire a working interest in the wells when the wells become producing.

The Company has also recently acquired a working interest in a new exploration prospect in the area to the north of Seward project in Barton County, Kansas and subject to availability of resources and financing, hopes to participate in up to 8-10 wells in the Gulf Coast states area, as well as seeking additional opportunities in Kansas and other selected areas of U.S. and North America.

Pursuant to the Operating Agreements, the Company has secured a right to participate in the following 4 wells: Walker #1, Vieman #1, Taffy #1 and #2. As of the date hereof, The Walker #1 well has been successfully drilled and completed, and the Company’s subsidiary, Index Ltd., has entered into an operating lease pursuant to which it holds a 12.5% working interest in such well. Management anticipates initial production of the Walker #1 well to commence in the second quarter of 2006, after the construction of a 1.5 mile gas line which would connect to the existing infrastructure.

Management expects the Vieman #1 well to be drilled near Manor Lake in South Texas. The area covering the Vieman #1 location is approximately 320 acres. This prospect is based on 3D seismic data originally shot for EOG Resources in 1997 and reprocessed by Viking International Petroleum LP (“Viking”).

The Taffy #1 & #2 wells are located in Matagorda County, South Texas. The area where Taffy #1 well is located consists of approximately 370 acres. This prospect is based on 3D seismic data originally shot by Shell in 1993 and recently reprocessed. Management believes that the Taffy #2 well prospect is similar to Taffy #1 well in all respects, except that it is located on a separate 345-acre property and is to be drilled to a lesser depth.

Subject to rig availability, the Company expects to have Taffy #1 & #2 wells drilled in the near future. The Company further expects that the Vieman #1 well will spud in the early third quarter of 2006. As of the second quarter of fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, the Company has increased its working interest in Taffy #2 and Vieman #1 wells to 20% and 17%, respectively.

 
On September 19, 2006, the Company announced that it had signed an agreement to participate in the New Taiton exploration project (the “Taiton Agreement”) in South Texas. The first well, Ilse No. 1 (“Ilse”), in the New Taiton project will target stacked Wilcox sands, on trend with nearby gas fields with cumulative production in the 30 BCF range from the same reservoirs. Pursuant to the Taiton Agreement, the Company has taken a 10% working interest (``WI'') in the New Taiton project and a 10% WI in Ilse No. 1.

Phase III .

The Company plans that the next stage in its development would progress upon the experience and alliances that it has established in previous Phases. It is currently analyzing a number of proposals and projects with existing partners and has signed two agreements with ADC. The Phase 1 ADC seismic, reprocessing and exploration Agreement was entered into on March 31, 2006 and gives Index the right to participate in up to 18% of any opportunity proposed in the agreement area which is defined by 105 sq miles of 3-D seismic data. The Phase 2 ADC seismic, reprocessing and exploration Agreement was entered into on June 30, 2006 gives Index the right to participate in up to 12.5% of any opportunity proposed in the agreement area which is defined by 121 3-D sq miles of seismic data. These two agreements provide the Company an opportunity to participate together with ADC in oil and gas exploration ventures in the areas covering an aggregate of 226 square miles of Texas, Louisiana Alabama and Mississippi.
 
 

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In summary, our strategy is to increase stockholder value by profitably increasing our reserves, production, cash flow and earnings using a balanced program of:
 
(1) investing in near term drilling opportunities on a risked managed basis;
(2) developing anomaly supported opportunities through reprocessing 3D seismic data; and
(3) developing land plays.

The following are key elements of our strategy:

Management intends to focus its short and medium term efforts on known petroleum basins within the U.S. and North America which are close to or adjacent to its current ongoing projects. Index’s short to mid term objective is to develop its oil and gas reserves to a point where the cash flow will contribute not only to the company’s overhead, but also to its capital requirements for investing in new and additional projects. Management believes that it can achieve its objective by utilizing a risk mitigated approach of investing in relatively low cost, low risk drilling opportunities. Management hopes that by taking an increased equity position in the early stages of oil exploration where early risk exposure is mitigated by the ability to divest assets and offset risk, Index could successfully position its business in oil exploration and production projects.

Index’s current focus is directed towards:

 
efficiently managing ongoing projects;
 
identifying appropriate additional gas and oil opportunities;
 
seeking to successfully enter future projects;
 
efficiently using its business assets to raise additional capital as needed; and
 
applying investments to risk managed opportunities

Industry Overview

We are operating at a time where economic conditions have dictated larger oil exploration and production companies to focus their resources within the industry in order to become more cost and income efficient. Major energy companies and large independents continue to focus their attention and resources toward the discovery and development of large fields. This has resulted in larger energy companies neglecting to focus on smaller fields and divestment of production and exploration assets worldwide, a trend which Management expects to continue. In addition, the recent economics of the oil and gas market have improved as prices have risen substantially. Management believes that these conditions provide ample opportunities for smaller independent companies to acquire and exploit oil and gas opportunities in the U.S. We expect that there will be an increased competition for such properties in the future.

Smaller early stage oil exploration and production companies, such as us, have established their focus on the acquisition of the opportunities overlooked by the larger energy firms and have maintained their focus on the divested oil, gas fields and exploration opportunities located in North America that no longer fit the portfolios of larger energy companies. The stable political and economic environment of North America coupled with extensive oil and gas distribution systems available, has contributed to the industry’s geographic focus. As such, we have built up what we believe to be a significant pipeline of potential opportunities through Management’s extensive network of industry contacts in North America.

Similarly situated companies within the industry continue to target potential partner candidates in a disciplined manner in order to target gas and oil biased plays. These companies use waterflooding, 3D seismic data reprocessing, enhanced oil recovery, gas and oil production techniques such as Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer (ASP) technology, chemical floods, infill drilling and recompilations of existing wells to engage in production of oil and gas. Furthermore, pursuant to industry standards, such oil, gas exploration and production companies enter into “expiring” leases along with the operators who undertake the exploration and development of a particular project on behalf of the companies. If the project becomes successful, meaning that it results in development of producing wells, then the companies enter into producing leases with the operators for as long as the wells are producing.

Business Operations

Kansas, Seward North, Globe and Seward Townsite

Index’s initial project Seward (Seward North, Globe and Seward Townsite) was entered in July 2003 as a start up project aimed at a low risk, low cost oil exploration and production opportunity. This project was selected by Management to act upon its core business concept and to establish initial operations and business relationships.

Index’s Seward project consists of a 5% working interest in oil and gas leases covering approximately 8,500 acres which are located in Stafford County, Kansas. The current retained AMI area is approximately 3871 acres. Management believes that the acquisition and processing of new 3D seismic data enables the Seward project partners including Index to identify undrilled structural highs in a proven petroleum province. Index hopes that the Seward project can act as a catalyst to providing it with additional opportunities to expand within the area.


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In April 2005 Seward had 14 producing wells; during the first part of the period Index participated in Curtis #1-16, (spud date April 1), RFP #1-32 (spud date April 13) and in the completion of Marvin Drach # 1-12 (spud date March 15).

Index also recently participated in a continuous 5 well drilling program which commenced in mid January 2006. The first 4 wells (Schilling #1-32, Marvin Drach #2-2, Neeland #1-32 and Witt #1-14) were drilled successfully. All of these wells have been completed as producing wells and commenced production. The final well in this series (Conner-Jackson #1-29) proved non commercial due to poor reservoir development.

Index also participated in ongoing and routine workovers on certain properties during the period.

Barton County

Index also acquired   a working interest in an exploration project to the north of Seward in Barton County, Kansas. The 5% working interest in the Barton County project is in an AMI of some 4879 acres. The operator has recently acquired, approximately 6.6 square miles of new 3 Dimensional (“3D”) seismic data. This is currently being processed prior to evaluation.

Index believes that the acquisition and processing of new 3D seismic data may enable the project partners to identify undrilled structural highs in this proven petroleum province.

Both the Seward producing wells and the Barton County project are located on a structure known as the Central Kansas uplift. Since the early 1900’s, several billion barrels of oil have been produced from the Central Kansas Uplift, primarily from carbonate reservoirs of the Pennsylvanian, Lansing Group through to the Arbuckle Group of Cambro-Ordovician age.

South Texas and Louisiana

During the period Index signed Exploration and Joint Operating Agreements (the “Operating Agreements”) with Crawford Operating Company (“Crawford”) in the Gulf Coast states area, to participate in 4 wells in Louisiana and Texas. Management believes that the Crawford’s extensive industry contacts and operations in Texas and Louisiana, including its relationship with a 3D seismic data reprocessor which has successfully reprocessed 3D seismic data in the Louisiana and South Texas region in the past, will enhance Index’s ability to access drilling opportunities and achieve increased oil/gas reserves and production.

Pursuant to the Operating Agreements, Index secured a right to participate in the following 4 wells: Walker #1, Vieman #1, Taffy #1 and #2. The Walker #1 well has been successfully drilled and completed, and Index has entered into an operating lease pursuant to which it holds a 12.5% working interest in such well. Walker #1 well has commenced production on approximately August 18, 2006 at the anticipated levels of production.

Management expects the Vieman #1 well to be drilled near Manor Lake in South Texas. The area covering the Vieman #1 location is approximately 320 acres. This prospect is based on 3D seismic data originally shot for EOG Resources in 1997 and reprocessed by Viking.

The Taffy #1 & #2 wells are located in Matagorda County, South Texas. The area where Taffy #1 well is located consists of approximately 370 acres. This prospect is based on 3D seismic data originally shot by Shell in 1993 and recently reprocessed. Management believes that the Taffy #2 well prospect is similar to Taffy #1 well in all respects, except that it is located on a separate 345-acre property and is to be drilled to a lesser depth.


Seismic Reprocessing

On March 30, 2006, Index entered into a Seismic Reprocessing and Exploration Agreement with ADC. ADC was formed in November 2004 to take advantage of innovative technology in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons. In October 2005, ADC signed Technology Development and Operating Agreements with two partner companies to find and produce hydrocarbons onshore Gulf of Mexico utilizing new seismic data processing, interpretation and novel well construction techniques. This group currently has access to approximately 2500 square miles of existing 3D seismic data acquired in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

The Agreement enables Index to participate in the reprocessing of an area of up to 226 square miles of existing 3D land seismic data already available to ADC as a result of its industry partnerships. This seismic data covers prospective areas in the U.S. Gulf Coast states throughout Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. A unique Seismic Reprocessing method is used to improve the structural definition of hydrocarbon traps and potential reservoir characterization, enabling ADC to better identify drillable prospects from existing data.



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ADC’s unique proprietary data reprocessing techniques are expected to generate drillable prospects for Index’s optional participation. ADC is also developing leading edge well completion and construction technology to which Index will have access to as a result of the Agreement.

The Agreement provides for Index participation in two phases:

ADC Phase 1: The Agreement enables Index to participate in the reprocessing of 105 square miles of existing data in conjunction with 2 other experienced industry partners already working with ADC. The Agreement gives Index the right (but not the obligation) to participate in any prospects generated from this reprocessing, up to an 18% working interest.

ADC Phase 2: As of June 30, 2006 Index has exercised the option to participate in further 121 square miles of reprocessing on the same basis and is entitled to obtain up to a 12.5% working interest in any prospects generated.

The Agreement fulfils a fundamental principle of Index’s desired strategy to participate in early stage exploration with experienced industry partners. This is intended to result in more cost effective entry into the projects. Index's expectation is that risk will be mitigated by Index’s own risk management processes in determining the level of participation in any drillable prospects generated as a result of the Agreement. Index’s involvement directly in the application of the 3D reprocessing technology is also expected to build an intellectual value which can be applied to other petroliferous basins known to the management.

Growth

We will continue to review opportunities to acquire drilling prospects, undeveloped acreage and 3D seismic with potential for reprocessing. Initial targets will be in and around our producing and activity areas (Kansas and the Gulf Coast states). We will also use our ownership of our producing wells as a knowledge base to make further investments.

Maintain Risk Managed Approach

We intend to maintain and apply to all new investments the risked managed approach that has helped us to achieve a drilling success rate of over 80% to date. Index also intends to use advanced geological and geophysical technologies, detailed petrophysical analyses, state-of-the-art reservoir engineering and sophisticated completion and stimulation techniques to support growing our reserves and production.

Endeavor to be a Low Cost Producer

We intend to continue to work to minimize our operating costs by concentrating our assets within geographic areas where we can consolidate operating control and capture operating efficiencies.

Competitive Conditions in the Business

Index is a small independent oil exploration and production company that represents less than 1% of the oil and gas industry. It faces competition from other oil and gas companies in all aspects of its business, including acquisition of producing properties and oil and gas leases, and obtaining goods, services and labor.  Many of its competitors have substantially greater financial and other resources.  Factors that affect Index’s ability to acquire producing properties include available funds, available information about the property and its standards established for minimum projected return on investment.  Since Index is focusing on acquiring low risk/low cost opportunities and has experience and expertise in exploiting these reserves, it believes that it can effectively compete in the market. Many of these companies explore for, produce and market oil and natural gas, carry on refining operations and market the resultant products on a worldwide basis. The primary areas in which we encounter substantial competition are in locating and acquiring desirable leasehold acreage for our drilling operations, locating and acquiring attractive producing oil and natural gas properties, and obtaining purchasers and transporters of the oil and natural gas we produce. There is also competition between producers of oil and natural gas and other industries producing alternative energy and fuel. Furthermore, competitive conditions may be substantially affected by various forms of energy legislation and/or regulation considered from time to time by the government of the United States; however, it is not possible to predict the nature of any such legislation or regulation that may ultimately be adopted or its effects upon our future operations. Such laws and regulations may, however, substantially increase the costs of exploring for, developing or producing natural gas and oil and may prevent or delay the commencement or continuation of a given operation. The effect of these risks cannot be accurately predicted.
Competition

Index is a small independent oil exploration and production company that represents less than 1% of the oil and gas industry. It faces competition from other oil and gas companies in all aspects of its business, including acquisition of producing properties and oil and gas leases, and obtaining goods, services and labor.  Many of its competitors have substantially greater financial and other resources.  Factors that affect Index’s ability to acquire producing properties include available funds, available information about the property and its standards established for minimum projected return on investment.  Since Index is focusing on acquiring low risk/low cost opportunities and has experience and expertise in exploiting these reserves, it believes that it can effectively compete in the market.

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Customers

Index sells its crude oil and natural gas production to independent purchasers.  Title to the produced quantities transfers to the purchaser at the time the purchaser collects or receives the quantities.  Prices for such production are defined in sales contracts and are readily determinable based on certain publicly available indices.  The purchasers of such production have historically made payment for crude oil and natural gas purchases within thirty-five days of the end of each production month.  We periodically review the difference between the dates of production and the dates we collect payment for such production to ensure that receivables from those purchasers are collectible. All transportation costs are accounted for as costs that are offset against oil and natural gas sales revenue.   In 2006, we had one independent purchaser that accounted for the purchase of approximately 91.4% of our total oil sales. In 2005, we had one independent purchaser that accounted for the purchase of 100% of our total oil sales. In 2003, 100% of the purchase of our total oil sales was to three independent purchasers for approximately 35%, 23% and 42%, respectively. We do not believe the loss of any one of our purchasers would materially affect our ability to sell the oil and gas we produce. We believe other purchasers are available in our areas of operations.

Seasonality of Business

Weather conditions affect the demand for, and prices of, oil and natural gas and can also delay drilling activities, disrupting our overall business plans. Demand for natural gas is typically higher in the fourth and first quarters resulting in higher natural gas prices. Conversely, oil is in greater demand in the summer months. Due to these seasonal fluctuations, results of operations for individual quarterly periods may not be indicative of results, which may be realized on an annual basis.

Operational Risks

Oil and gas exploration and development involves a high degree of risk, which even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to overcome. There is no assurance that we will discover or acquire additional oil and gas in commercial quantities. Oil and gas operations also involve the risk that well fires, blowouts, equipment failure, human error and other circumstances that may cause accidental leakage of toxic or hazardous materials, such as petroleum liquids or drilling fluids into the environment, or cause significant injury to persons or property may occur. In such event, substantial liabilities to third parties or governmental entities may be incurred, the payment of which could substantially reduce available cash and possibly result in loss of oil and gas properties. Such hazards may also cause damage to or destruction of wells, producing formations, production facilities and pipeline or other processing facilities. We are not aware of any of these instances that have occurred to date that need to be accrued for. As is common in the oil and gas industry, we will not insure fully against all risks associated with our business either because such insurance is not available or because premium costs are considered prohibitive. A loss not fully covered by insurance could have a materially adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations. For further discussion on risks see“Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

Governmental Regulation


State regulatory authorities have established rules and regulations requiring permits for drilling operations, drilling bonds and reports concerning operations. Most states in which we operate also have statutes and regulations governing a number of environmental and conservation matters, including the unitization or pooling of oil and gas properties and establishment of maximum rates of production from oil and gas wells. Many states also restrict production to the market demand for oil and gas. Such statutes and regulations may limit the rate at which oil and gas could otherwise be produced from our properties.

Thus, the Company’s operations are subject to extensive and continually changing regulation affecting the oil and natural gas industry. Many departments and agencies, both federal and state, are authorized by statute to issue, and have issued, rules and regulations binding on the oil and natural gas industry and its individual participants. The failure to comply with such rules and regulations can result in substantial penalties. The regulatory burden on the oil and natural gas industry increases its cost of doing business and, consequently, affects its profitability. The Company does not believe that we are affected in a significantly different manner by these regulations than are its competitors.
 

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Transportation and Sale of Natural Gas

Even though Index currently focuses on crude oil production, management believes that natural gas sales could contribute a substantial part to its total sales. The interstate transportation and sale for resale of natural gas is subject to federal regulation, including transportation rates and various other matters, by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”). Federal wellhead price controls on all domestic natural gas were terminated on January 1, 1992 and none of Index’s natural gas sales prices are currently subject to FERC regulation. Index cannot predict the impact of future government regulation on any natural gas operations.
 
Regulation of Production

The production of crude oil and natural gas is subject to regulation under a wide range of state and federal statutes, rules, orders and regulations. State and federal statutes and regulations require permits for drilling operations, drilling bonds, and reports concerning operations. Texas, Louisiana and Kansas, the states in which Index owns properties, have regulations governing conservation matters, including provisions for the unitization or pooling of oil and natural gas properties, the establishment of maximum rates of production from oil and natural gas wells, the spacing of wells, and the plugging and abandonment of wells and removal of related production equipment. Texas, Louisiana and Kansas also restrict production to the market demand for crude oil and natural gas. These regulations can limit the amount of oil and natural gas Index can produce from its wells, limit the number of wells, or limit the locations at which it can conduct drilling operations. Moreover, each state generally imposes a production or severance tax with respect to production and sale of crude oil, natural gas and gas liquids within its jurisdiction.
 
Environmental Regulations

Index’s operations are subject to numerous stringent and complex laws and regulations at the federal, state and local levels governing the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to human health and environmental protection. These laws and regulations may, among other things, require acquisition of a permit before drilling or development commences, restrict the types, quantities and concentrations of various materials that can be released into the environment in connection with development and production activities, and limit or prohibit construction or drilling activities in certain ecologically sensitive and other protected areas.  Failure to comply with these laws and regulations or to obtain or comply with permits may result in the assessment of administrative, civil and criminal penalties, imposition of remedial requirements and the imposition of injunctions to force future compliance. Index’s business and prospects could be adversely affected to the extent laws are enacted or other governmental action is taken that prohibits or restricts its development and production activities or imposes environmental protection requirements that result in increased costs to it or the oil and natural gas industry in general.

Oil and natural gas exploration and production activities on federal lands are subject to the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA. NEPA requires federal agencies, including the Department of Interior and various other federal, state, and local environmental, zoning, health and safety agencies, to evaluate major agency actions having the potential to significantly impact the environment human, animal and plant health, and affect our operations and costs. In recent years, environmental regulations have taken a cradle to grave approach to waste management, regulating and creating liabilities for the waste at its inception to final disposition. Our oil and gas exploration, development and production operations are subject to numerous environmental programs, some of which include solid and hazardous waste management, water protection, air emission controls and situs controls affecting wetlands, coastal operations and antiquities.

In the course of evaluations, an agency will have an “Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared that assesses the potential direct, indirect and cumulative impacts of a proposed project and, if necessary, will prepare a more detailed Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) that may be made available for public review and comment. All of our current exploration and production activities, as well as proposed exploration and development plans, on federal lands require governmental permits that are subject to the requirements of NEPA. This process has the potential to delay the development of oil and natural gas projects.
 

Index conducts its development and production activities to comply with all applicable environmental regulations, permits and lease conditions, and it monitors subcontractors for environment compliance. While Index believes its operations conform to those conditions, it remains at risk for inadvertent noncompliance, conditions beyond its control and undetected conditions resulting from activities by prior owners or operators of properties in which it owns interests.  Pursuant to industry customs, a project’s operator obtains insurance policy coverage for the each of the partner’s in a particular project. The operator for Index’s Seward project site in Kansas has obtained a policy of insurance on behalf of Index’s subsidiary, the partner in this project (the “Seward Insurance Policy”). The Seward Insurance Policy provides for $1,000,000 general commercial liability coverage. This policy also provides for $2,000,000 coverage for general aggregate and products liability. Furthermore, the operator has secured “hired and non-owned” commercial automobile liability coverage with a limit of $1,000,000 and $1,000,000 coverage for workers compensation and employer’s liability insurance.
 

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Crawford, the operator for Index’s Walker I and Vieman I wells located in Louisiana and South Texas, has obtained a policy of insurance on behalf of Index’s subsidiary, the partner in these projects (the “Crawford Policy”). The Crawford Policy provides for $1,000,000 general commercial liability coverage. This policy also provides for $2,000,000 coverage for general aggregate and 1,000,000 coverage for products liability. Furthermore, Crawford has secured “hired and non-owned” commercial automobile liability coverage with a limit of $1,000,000 and $1,000,000 coverage for workers compensation and employer’s liability insurance. Furthermore, the Crawford Policy provides “umbrella liability” coverage per occurrence in amount of $10,000,000.
 
Occupational Safety Regulations
 
Index is subject to various federal and state laws and regulations intended to promote occupational health and safety. Although all of its wells are drilled by independent subcontractors under its “footage” or “day rate” drilling contracts, Index has adopted environmental and safety policies and procedures designed to protect the safety of its own supervisory staff and to monitor all subcontracted operations for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and lease conditions, including environmental and safety compliance. This program includes regular field inspections of its drill sites and producing wells by members of its operations staff or consultants and internal assessments of its compliance procedures. Index considers the cost of compliance a manageable and necessary part of our business.
 
Federal, State or Native American Leases

Index’s operations on federal, state or Native American oil and gas leases are subject to numerous restrictions, including nondiscrimination statutes. Such operations must be conducted pursuant to certain on-site security regulations and other permits and authorizations issued by the Bureau of Land Management, Minerals Management Service and other agencies.

Waste Handling

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or RCRA, and comparable state statutes, affect oil and natural gas exploration and production activities by imposing regulations on the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal and cleanup of “hazardous wastes” and on the disposal of non-hazardous wastes. Under the auspices of the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, the individual states administer some or all of the provisions of RCRA, sometimes in conjunction with their own, more stringent requirements. Drilling fluids, produced waters, and most of the other wastes associated with the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy constitute “solid wastes”, which are regulated under the less stringent non-hazardous waste provisions, but there is no guarantee that the EPA or the individual states will not adopt more stringent requirements for the handling of non-hazardous wastes or categorize some non-hazardous wastes as hazardous for future regulation. Indeed, legislation has been proposed from time to time in Congress to re-categorize certain oil and natural gas exploration and production wastes as “hazardous wastes”.

We believe that we are currently in substantial compliance with the requirements of RCRA and related state and local laws and regulations, and that we hold all necessary and up-to-date permits, registrations and other authorizations to the extent that our operations require them under such laws.

We are also subject to federal and state Hazard Communications and Community Right to Know statutes and regulations. These regulations govern record keeping and reporting of the use and release of hazardous substances. We believe we are in compliance with these requirements in all material respects.



As of  September 30, 2006, Index‘s subsidiary, Index Ltd., had full time employment agreements with Mr. Andy Boetius and Mr. Lyndon West, its 2 executive directors, full time employment agreement with Mr. Daniel Murphy, its chairman of the board (on substantially the same terms as the full time employment agreements entered into by and between Index and Mr. West and Mr. Boetius), appointment letter agreements with Mr. David Jenkins and Mr. Michael Scrutton pursuant to which Messrs. Scrutton and Jenkins provide services to Index, its 2 non-executive directors and one part time employee at one of Index’s subsidiaries. Pursuant to these contracts, the aforementioned directors provide services to Index Oil & Gas Inc.

In addition, John G. Williams was appointed as an Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production and a director of the Company, effective as of August 1, 2006, pursuant to the employment agreement entered into by and between the Company and Mr. Williams, dated August 31, 2006.

Index also contracts for the services of independent consultants involved in petroleum engineering, land, regulatory accounting, financial and other disciplines as needed. None of our employees are represented by labor unions or covered by any collective bargaining agreement. We believe that our relations with our employees are satisfactory.
 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
 
Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this Registration Statement that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" which can be identified by the use of terminology such as "estimates," "projects," "plans," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," or the negative or other variations, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties. We urge you to be cautious of the forward-looking statements, that such statements, which are contained in this Registration Statement, reflect our current beliefs with respect to future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors affecting our operations, market growth, services, products and licenses. No assurances can be given regarding the achievement of future results, as actual results may differ materially as a result of the risks we face, and actual events may differ from the assumptions underlying the statements that have been made regarding anticipated events. Factors that may cause actual results, our performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include without limitation:

 
 
our ability to attract and retain management;
 
 
 
 
 
 
our growth strategies;
 
 
 
 
anticipated trends in our business;
 
 
 
 
our future results of operations;
 
 
 
 
our ability to make or integrate acquisitions;
 
 
 
 
our liquidity and ability to finance our exploration, acquisition and development activities;
 
 
 
 
our ability to successfully and economically explore for and develop oil and gas resources;
 
 
 
 
market conditions in the oil and gas industry;
 
 
 
 
the timing, cost and procedure for proposed acquisitions;
 
 
 
 
the impact of government regulation;
 
 
 
 
estimates regarding future net revenues from oil and natural gas reserves and the present value thereof;
 
 
 
 
planned capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof);
 
 
 
 
increases in oil and gas production;
 
 
 
 
the number of wells we anticipate drilling in the future;
 
 
 
 
estimates, plans and projections relating to acquired properties;
 
 
 
 
the number of potential drilling locations;
 
 
 
 
our financial position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations;

 
 
the possibility that our acquisitions may involve unexpected costs;
 
 
 
 
the volatility in commodity prices for oil and gas;
 
 
 
 
the accuracy of internally estimated proved reserves;
 
 
 
 
the presence or recoverability of estimated oil and gas reserves;
 
 
 
 
the ability to replace oil and gas reserves;
 
 
 
 
the availability and costs of drilling rigs and other oilfield services;
 
 
 
 
environmental risks;
 
 
 
 
exploration and development risks;
 

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competition;
 
 
 
 
the inability to realize expected value from acquisitions;
 
 
 
 
the ability of our management team to execute its plans to meet its goals;
 
 
 
 
general economic conditions, whether internationally, nationally or in the regional and local market areas in which we are doing business, that may be less favorable than expected; and
 
 
 
 
other economic, competitive, governmental, legislative, regulatory, geopolitical and technological factors that may negatively impact our businesses, operations and pricing.

All written and oral forward-looking statements made in connection with this Registration Statement that are attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Given the uncertainties that surround such statements, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Overview


Recent Developments

See section titled “ Description of Business” and the “ Prospectus Summary” for a complete overview of the business of the Company.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2005

We had a net loss of $540,928 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to a net loss of $123,999 for the three months ended September 30, 2005, primarily resulting from $184,670 of stock compensation expense primarily related to the issuance of options under the Stock Option Plan at fair market value, as per SFAS 123-R, and an increase in other general and administrative costs for establishing corporate offices and costs of becoming a public company related to international and domestic travel expenses, first time director fees, preparation of multiple SEC filings requiring legal and professional fees, contract labor and other public company costs related to investor/public relation costs. The following table summarizes key items of comparison and their related increase (decrease) for the fiscal three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Increase/
 
 
   
2006
   
2005
   
(Decrease)
 
 
             
Oil sales
 
$
100,467
 
$
49,454
 
$
51,013
 
Gas sales
   
2,887
   
-
   
2,887
 
Total Revenue
   
103,354
   
49,454
   
53,900
 
Production expenses:
                   
Lease operating
   
16,368
   
7,863
   
8,505
 
Taxes other than income
   
6,955
   
2,029
   
4,926
 
General and administrative:
                   
General and administrative
   
467,295
   
107,101
   
360,194
 
Stock-based compensation
   
184,670
   
-
   
184,670
 
Depletion — Full cost
   
31,060
   
15,858
   
15,202
 
Depreciation — Other
   
163
   
114
   
50
 
Impairment
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Interest expense (income) and other (1)
   
(62,229
)
 
40,489
   
(102,718
)
Income tax benefit (provision)
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(540,928
)
$
(123,999
)
$
416,929
 
 
                   
Production:
                 
Natural Gas — Mcf
   
594
   
-
   
594
 
Crude Oil — Mbbl
   
1.511
   
.830
   
.681
 
Equivalent — Mboe
   
1.610
   
.830
   
.780
 
 
                   
Average price per unit (2) :
                   
Gas price per Mcf
 
$
4.86
 
$
-
 
$
4.86
 
Oil price per Bbl
 
$
66.49
 
$
59.58
 
$
6.91
 
Equivalent per Boe
 
$
64.20
 
$
59.58
 
$
4.62
 
 
                   
----
                 
Average cost per Boe:
                 
Production expenses:
                 
Lease operating
 
$
10.17
 
$
9.47
 
$
0.70
 
Taxes other than income
 
$
4.32
 
$
2.44
 
$
1.88
 
General and administrative expense:
               
General and administrative
 
$
290.25
 
$
129.04
 
$
161.21
 
Stock-based compensation
 
$
114.70
 
$
-
 
$
114.70
 
Depletion expense
 
$
19.29
 
$
19.11
 
$
0.18
 

 
For the three months ended September 30, 2006, oil and gas sales increased $53,900, from the same period in 2005, to $103,354. The increase for the three months ended September 30, 2006 was primarily due to the increase in volumes of 0.8MBbls from 0.8 MBbls to 1.6 MBbls or $50,000. Additionally, revenue increased approximately $4,000 due to higher commodity prices as our average price per BOE increased $4.62, or 8.0%, in 2006 to $64.20 per BOE from $59.58 per BOE in 2005. Continued lower natural gas storage levels, supply uncertainty due to global events and a weaker U.S. dollar favorably impacted crude oil prices again in 2006.

Lease operating expenses increased $8,505 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to the same period in 2005. The increase was primarily due to production costs for the Walker 1 well which came on production in the current quarter and accounted for 52% of the production or 832 BOE. On a per unit basis, lease operating expenses increased 7% from $9.47 per Bbl in 2005 to $10.17 per Bbl in 2006 due to an increase in production volumes, primarily from the Walker 1 well, offset by an increase in industry-wide service costs associated with the overall increase in commodity prices.

 
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Taxes other than income taxes increased $4, 926 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to the same period in 2005 due to higher oil and gas revenues and on a per unit basis increased by $1.88 per Bbl to $4.32 per Bbl. Production taxes are generally assessed as a percentage of gross oil and/or natural gas sales. This increase is primarily due to the production attributed to the higher rate of taxes on the Walker 1 well in the State of Louisiana which averaged 12.6%.

General and administrative expense for the three months ended September 30, 2006 increased $360,194 to $467,295 compared to the same period in 2005 primarily due to costs related to becoming a public company such as international and domestic travel, first time director fees, preparation of SEC filings requiring legal and professional services and contract labor of approximately $200,000. Other public company costs incurred related investor /public relations costs of approximately $100,000, as well as, increased in office costs entered into subsequent to September 30, 2005, in setting up corporate offices, additional accounting assistance and general office and supply expenses that have increased approximately $60,000.

Stock-based compensation expense was $184,670 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, primarily due to for stock option grants made in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2006 and being ratable expensed over the service period of approximately $172,000, with no stock-based compensation in 2005. The exercise price and the fair market value of the stock options granted were $0.35 and $0.60, respectively. All options vested 50% on the date of the grant with the remaining amounts to vest in 25% increments in each of the next two years. The expense was calculated based on the fair market value at the date of the grant in accordance with SFAS 123(R). During the three months ended September 30, 2006, we also granted a restricted stock award to a new officer of 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $1.20 per share and are amortizing it over the period of required service or 183 days. Total compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2006 for this award totaled approximately $12,000.

Depletion expense increased $15,202 from the same period in 2005 to $31,060 for the three months ended September 30, 2006. This relates to the increase in production of 780 BOE over the prior year quarter. Depletion for oil and gas properties is calculated using the unit of production method, which essentially depletes the capital costs associated with the proven properties based on the ratio of production volume for the current period to total remaining reserve volume for the proven properties. On a per unit basis, depletion expense increased from $19.11 to $19.29 per BOE.

Interest income and other income increased $102,718 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the same period 2005. This increase is due to interest income earned on a $5.12 million equity fund raising in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and the $7.1 million private placement offering in August 2006 generating approximately $62,000 offset by debt issue costs that were expensed upon conversion of stockholder loans of approximately $43,000.

There was no provision for income taxes for the fiscal three months ended 2006 and 2005 due to a 100% valuation allowance recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively on the total tax provision as we believe that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be utilized during the next year.

Six Months Ended September 30, 2006 Compared to Six Months Ended September 30, 2005

We had a net loss of $860,328 for the six months ended September 30, 2006 compared to a net loss of $204,274 for the six months ended September 30, 2005, primarily resulting from $355,001 of compensation expense related to the issuance of options under the Stock Option Plan at fair market value, as per SFAS 123-R, and an increase in other general and administrative costs for establishing corporate offices and costs of becoming a public company related to international and domestic travel expenses, first time director fees, preparation of multiple SEC filings requiring legal and professional fees, contract labor and other public company costs related to investor/public relation costs. The following table summarizes key items of comparison and their related increase (decrease) for the fiscal six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
 
 
 
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Six Months Ended September 30,
 
Increase/
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
(Decrease)
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
Oil sales
 
$
170,924
 
$
96,851
 
$
74,073
 
Gas sales
   
2,887
   
-
   
2,887
 
Total Revenue
   
173,811
   
96,851
   
76,960
 
Production expenses:
                   
Lease operating
   
37,604
   
13,272
   
24,332
 
Taxes other than income
   
9,635
   
4,098
   
5,537
 
General and administrative:
                   
General and administrative
   
684,962
   
203,670
   
481,292
 
Stock-based compensation
   
355,001
   
-
   
355,001
 
Depletion — Full cost
   
52,445
   
34,073
   
18,372
 
Depreciation — Other
   
326
   
5,781
   
(5,455
)
Impairment
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Interest expense (income) and other (1)
   
(105,834
)
 
40,231
   
(146,065
)
Income tax benefit (provision)
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(860,328
)
$
(204,274
)
$
656,054
 
 
                   
Production:
                 
Natural Gas — Mcf
   
594
   
-
   
594
 
Crude Oil — Mbbl
   
2.634
   
1.784
   
.850
 
Equivalent — Mboe
   
2.733
   
1.784
   
.949
 
 
                   
Average price per unit (2) :
                   
Gas price per Mcf
 
$
4.86
 
$
-
 
$
4.86
 
Oil price per Bbl
 
$
64.89
 
$
54.29
 
$
10.60
 
Equivalent per Boe
 
$
63.60
 
$
54.29
 
$
9.31
 
 
                   
 
                 
Average cost per Boe:
                 
Production expenses:
                 
Lease operating
 
$
13.76
 
$
7.44
 
$
6.32
 
Taxes other than income
 
$
3.53
 
$
2.30
 
$
1.23
 
General and administrative expense:
               
General and administrative
 
$
250.62
 
$
114.16
 
$
136.46
 
Stock-based compensation
 
$
129.89
 
$
-
 
$
129.89
 
Depletion expense
 
$
19.19
 
$
19.10
 
$
0.09
 

 
For the six months ended September 30, 2006, oil and gas sales increased $76,960, from the same period in 2005, to $173,811. The increase for the six months ended September 30, 2006 was primarily due to the increase in volumes of 0.9MBbls from 1.8 MBbls to 2.7 MBbls or $60,000. Additionally, revenue increased approximately $17,000 due to higher commodity prices as our average price per barrel increased $9.31, or 17.0%, in 2006 to $63.60 per BOE from $54.29 per BOE in 2005. Continued lower natural gas storage levels, supply uncertainty due to global events and a weaker U.S. dollar favorably impacted crude oil prices again in 2006.

Lease operating expenses increased $24,332 for the six months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to the same period in 2005. The increase was primarily due to production costs of approximately $21,000 for the Walker 1 well which came on production in the current quarter and accounted for 30% of the production or 832 BOE. On a per unit basis, lease operating expenses increased 85% from $7.44 per Bbl in 2006 to $13.76 per Bbl in 2005 due to an increase in production volumes, primarily from the Walker 1 well, offset by an increase in industry-wide service costs associated with the overall increase in commodity prices.

 
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Taxes other than income taxes increased $5,537 for the six months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to the same period in 2005 due to higher oil and gas revenues and on a per unit basis increase of $1.23 per Bbl to $3.53 per Bbl. Production taxes are generally assessed as a percentage of gross oil and/or natural gas sales. Most of this increase is due to the production attributed to the higher rate of taxes on the Walker 1 well in the State of Louisiana which averaged 12.6%.

General and administrative expense for the six months ended September 30, 2006 increased $481,292 to $684,962 compared to the same period in 2005 primarily due to costs related to the Company becoming a public company such as international and domestic travel, preparation of SEC filings requiring legal and professional services and contract labor of approximately $300,000. Other public company costs incurred related to investor /public relations costs of approximately $110,000, as well as, increased in office costs entered into subsequent to September 30, 2005, in setting up corporate offices, additional accounting assistance and general office and supply expenses that have increased approximately $70,000.

Stock-based compensation expense was $355,001 for the six months ended September 30, 2006, primarily for stock option grants made in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2006 and being ratable expensed over the service period of approximately $343,000 with no stock-based compensation in 2005. The exercise price and this fair market value of the stock options granted were $0.35 and $0.60, respectively. All options vested 50% on the date of the grant with the remaining amounts to vest in 25% increments in each of the next two years. The expense was calculated based on fair market value at the date of the grant in accordance with SFAS 123(R). During the six months ended September 30, 2006, we also granted a restricted stock award to a new officer of 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $1.20 per share and are amortizing it over the period of required service or 183 days. Total compensation expense for the six months ended September 30, 2006 for this award totaled approximately $12,000.

Depletion expense increased $18,372 from the same period in 2005 to $52,445 for the six months ended September 30, 2006. This relates to the increase in production of 949 BOE over the prior year quarter. Depletion for oil and gas properties is calculated using the unit of production method, which essentially depletes the capitalized costs associated with the proven properties based on the ratio of production volume for the current period to total remaining reserve volume for the proven properties. On a per unit basis, depletion expense increased from $19.10 to $19.19 per Bbl.

Interest income and other increased $146,065 for the six months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the same period 2005. This increase is due to interest income earned on a $5.12 million equity fund raising in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and the $7.1 million private placement offering in August 2006 generating approximately $107,000 offset by debt issue costs that were expensed upon conversion of stockholder loans or approximately $43,000.

There was no provision for income taxes for the fiscal six months ended 2006 and 2005 due to a 100% valuation allowance recorded for the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively on the total tax provision as we believe that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be utilized during the next year.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary sources of cash for the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 were from a $5.12 million equity fund raising in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and a $7.1 million private placement offering in September 2006, as well as, funds received and held in escrow as a result of the second closing of the private placement in an additional amount of approximately $3.1 million out of a total of approximately $3.9 million gross which was consummated in October 2006. These financing activities were used in our business operations and to fund exploration and development expenditures. Operating cash flow fluctuations were substantially driven by commodity prices and changes in our production volumes. Prices for oil and gas have historically been subject to seasonal influences characterized by peak demand and higher prices in the winter heating season for natural gas and summer travel for oil; however, the impact of other risks and uncertainties have influenced prices throughout the recent years. Working capital was substantially influenced by these variables. Fluctuation in cash flow may result in an increase or decrease in our capital and exploration expenditures. See Results of Operations for a review of the impact of prices and volumes on sales. See below for additional discussion and analysis of cash flow.
 
Six Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities
 
$
(546,221
)
$
(35,988
)
Cash flows used in investing activities
   
(995,540
)
 
(220,434
)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
   
9,063,866
   
684,804
 
Effect of exchange rate changes
   
9,795
   
(15,251
)
 
             
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
$
7,531,900
 
$
413,131
 

Operating Activities 

Net cash outflow from operating activities during the six months ended September 30, 2006 was $(546,221) which was an increased outflow of $(510,233) from $(35,988) net cash outflow during the six months ended September 30, 2005. This increase was primarily due to a 10% increase in operating expenses and taxes on our Kansas and Louisiana properties of approximately $30,000, as well as significantly higher general and administrative expenses of approximately $480,061 due to costs related to the Company becoming a public company, such as international and domestic travel, preparation of SEC filings requiring legal and professional services and contract labor of approximately $300,000. Other public company costs incurred related to investor /public relations costs of approximately $110,000, as well as an increase in office costs entered into subsequent to September 30, 2005, in setting up corporate offices, additional accounting assistance and general office and supply expenses that have increased approximately $70,000. These higher costs were offset by higher commodity prices, which increased by 17% or $9.31 per BOE, and increased sales volumes which also increased by 53% or .949 MBOE for a total increase in revenue of approximately $77,000 and an overall increase of 79% over the same period in 2005.

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Investing Activities

The primary driver of cash used in investing activities was capital spending. We establish the budget for these amounts based on our estimate of future commodity prices. Due to the volatility of commodity prices, our budget may be periodically adjusted during any given year. Cash used in investing activities during the six months ended September 30, 2006 was $995,540, which was an increase of $775,106 from $220,434 of cash used in investing activities during the six months ended September 30, 2005. The investment in wells during this period in 2005 related to drilling of wells in Kansas. We have continued to invest in this prospect with the drilling of six new wells in Kansas in the Seward North and Katy prospects with these wells still in various stages of completion. Only one well has proved to be non-commercial at September 30, 2006.

We believe the properties present a significant, multi-year development opportunity primarily in the Lansing and Arbuckle formations at depths of 3,800 to 4,000 feet. Successful wells in these fields generally produce for more than 25 years and have low operating costs. We believe we have adequate expected cash flows from operations and available capital from our equity fund raising to cover our budgeted capital expenditures.

During September 2006, we signed an agreement to participate in the New Taiton exploration project in South Texas. The first well, Ilse No. 1, in the New Taiton project will target stacked Wilcox sands, on trend with nearby gas fields with cumulative production in the 30 BCF range from the same reservoirs. The prospect is clearly identified by 3D seismic data and shows strong seismic attributes corresponding with the mapped structural closure. If Ilse No. 1 proves successful, we expect to participate in further wells to develop the potential of the New Taiton area. As such, Ilse No. 1 could, in a success case, lead to Index's participation in what will be a significant field development us. During the three months ended September 30, 2006, we have invested approximately $75,000 in the project.

  The Walker 1 well is now on production. Initial gross production of the Walker 1 well in Louisiana in which Index has a 12.5% working interest, is approximately 200 barrels of oil production per day. Associated gross gas production is approximately 0.175 million cubic feet per day. Walker 1 is the first productive well from our initial Phase 2 "Four Well Portfolio," which now forms just part of our expanding operations going forward. The remaining 3 wells in this program, Vieman 1, Taffy 1 and Taffy 2, are being drilled under a joint operating agreement with a partner with increased working interests in Vieman 1 (17%) and Taffy 2 (20%). Investments were made during the current quarter in the drilling of these wells in Texas, consisting of two Taffy Prospect wells totaling approximately $134,000 and approximately $455,000 for the Vieman 1 well in the Manor Lake Prospect. The commercial success of any of the remaining Phase 2 wells will also significantly add to our production and cash flow. This is in line with our strategy to rapidly build a balanced portfolio of producing assets without exposing investors to single critical events.

Financing Activities 

Net cash generated from financing activities increased $8,379,062 during the six months ended September 30, 2006 to $9,063,866 as compared to $684,804 during the six months ended September 30, 2005. During the six months ended September 30, 2006, we repaid its bank loan and had no debt outstanding. On August 29, 2006, we completed a private placement offering in which we sold 1419.58 units of its securities at a price of $5,000 per unit to certain accredited investors, each unit consisting of 5,000 shares of common stock of the Company for a total of 7,097,898 shares of $0.001 par value common stock of the Company at a price of $1.00 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $7.1 million, before fees of approximately $0.8 million. Furthermore on October 4, 2006, we completed a second closing of our private placement offering in which we sold an additional 693.54 units of its securities at a price of $5,000 per unit to certain accredited investors, each unit consisting of 5000 shares of common stock of the Company for gross proceeds of approximately $3.5 million and it subsequently sold another 80 units on October 5, 2006, for a total of 3,867,700 shares of $0.001 par value common stock of the Company at a price of $1.00 per share for an overall aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $3.9 million before fees of approximately $0.4 million. Although the second closing was not consummated until subsequent to the end of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2006, we held approximately $3.1 in restricted escrow funds related to this transaction. Therefore, total funds received or attributable to us, before costs, at September 30, 2006 for these two transactions amounted to approximately $10.2 million.

Cash provided by financing activities in the six months ended September 30, 2005 was due to proceeds from notes payable from affiliates of approximately $677,000, less of debt issue costs of approximately $43,000, and the bank loan of approximately $51,000 obtained during that period.

Management believes that we may have the ability to finance through new debt or equity offerings, if necessary, our capital requirements, including acquisitions.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2006, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Inflation

In the opinion of management, inflation has not had a material effect on our operations.

Year Ended March 31, 2006 Compared to Year Ended March 31, 2005

 

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Years Ended March 31,
 
Increase
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
(Decrease)
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
Oil and gas sales
 
$
191,114
 
$
88,176
 
$
102,938
 
Production expenses:
                   
Lease operating
   
33,859
   
19,897
   
13,962
 
Taxes other than income
   
8,094
   
3,687
   
4,407
 
General and administrative:
                   
General and administrative
   
702,278
   
442,645
   
259,633
 
Stock-based compensation
   
1,043,823
   
-
   
1,043,823
 
Depletion — Full cost
   
65,311
   
36,155
   
29,156
 
Depreciation — Other
   
6,260
   
2,140
   
4,120
 
Impairment
   
10,000
         
10,000
 
Interest expense (income) and other (1)
   
12,295
   
5,679
   
6,616
 
Income tax benefit (provision)
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(1,690,806
)
$
(422,027
)
$
(1,268,779
)
 
                   
Production:
                 
Natural Gas — Mcf
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Crude Oil — Mbbl
   
3.42
   
2.07
   
1.35
 
Equivalent — Mboe
   
3.42
   
2.07
   
1.35
 
 
                   
Average price per unit (2) :
                   
Gas price per Mcf
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
Oil price per Bbl
 
$
55.89
 
$
42.64
 
$
13.25
 
Equivalent per Boe
 
$
55.89
 
$
42.64
 
$
13.25
 
 
                   
 
                 
Average cost per Boe:
                 
Production expenses:
                 
Lease operating
 
$
9.90
 
$
9.61
 
$
0.29
 
Taxes other than income
 
$
2.37
 
$
1.78
 
$
0.59
 
General and administrative expense:
               
General and administrative
 
$
205.34
 
$
213.84
 
$
(8.50
)
Stock-based compensation
 
$
305.21
 
$
-
 
$
305.21
 
Depletion expense
 
$
19.10
 
$
17.47
 
$
1.63
 
 
For the year ended March 31, 2006, oil and gas sales increased $102,938, from the same period in 2005, to $191,114. The increase for the year was primarily due to the increase in volumes of 1.35 MBbls from 2.07 MBbls to 3.42 MBbls or approximately $58,000. Additionally, revenue increased approximately $45,000 due to higher commodity prices as our average price per barrel increased $13.25, or 31.0%, in 2006 to $55.89 per Bbl from $42.64 per Bbl in 2005. Continued lower natural gas storage levels, supply uncertainty due to global events and a weaker U.S. dollar favorably impacted crude oil prices again in 2006.

Lease operating expenses increased $13,962 for the year ended March 31, 2006 as compared to the same period in 2005. The increase was primarily due to increased production on our Kansas properties acquired in 2005. On a per unit basis, lease operating expenses increased only 3% from $9.61 per Bbl in 2006 to $9.90 per Bbl in 2005 due to an increase in production volumes offset by industry-wide service costs associated with the overall increase in commodity prices.
 
Taxes other than income increased $4,407 for the year ended March 31, 2006 as compared to the same period in 2005 due to higher oil and gas revenues and on a per unit basis increased $0.59 per Bbl to $2.37 per Bbl. Production taxes are generally assessed as a percentage of gross oil and/or natural gas sales.
General and administrative expense for the twelve months ended March 31, 2006 increased $259,633 to $702,278 compared to the same period in 2005 primarily due to transaction costs of $168,612 related to the reverse merger and increased costs of consulting, audit and professional fees, as well as, an increase in salaries for employees/directors.

Stock-based compensation expense was $1,043,823 for the year ended March 31, 2006 with no stock-based compensation in 2005. During the year ended March 31, 2005, the Company granted an aggregate of stock options and warrants to certain directors and stockholders. Since there was no public market for the Company’s stock and operations were not comparable to a peer group during the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, the latest stock issuance price used in previous fundraising was used as the share market price. The exercise price and this fair market value of the stock options granted were $0.35 and $0.60, respectively. All options vested 50% on the date of the grant with the remaining amounts to vest 25% in each of the next two years. The expense was calculated based on the difference of the fair market value at the date of the grant in accordance with SFAS 123(R).
 

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Depletion expense increased $6,616 from the same period in 2005 to $65,311 for the year ended March 31, 2006. Depletion for oil and gas properties is calculated using the unit of production method, which essentially depletes the capitalized costs associated with the evaluated properties based on the ratio of production volume for the current period to total remaining reserve volume for the evaluated properties. On a per unit basis, depletion expense increased 9% from $17.47 to $19.10 per Bbl.

Interest income and other increased $5,140 for the year ended March 31, 2006 compared to the same period 2005. This increase is primarily due to amortization of debt issue costs offset by interest income earned on $5.12 million received in a private equity fund raising in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.

There was no provision for income taxes for the fiscal years ended 2006 and 2005 due to a valuation allowance of $912,038 and $305,308 recorded for the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively on the total tax provision as the Company believed that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be utilized during the next year.
 
Year Ended March 31, 2005 Compared to Year Ended March31, 2004

We had revenues of $88,176 for the year ended March 31, 2005 compared to $36,989 for 2004. The following table summarizes key items of comparison and their related increase (decrease) for the year ended March 31 for the periods indicated.
 
 
 
Years Ended March 31,
 
Increase
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
(Decrease)
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
Oil and gas sales
 
$
88,176
 
$
36,989
 
$
51,187
 
Production expenses:
                 
Lease operating
   
19,897
   
14,613
   
5,284
 
Taxes other than income
   
3,687
   
1,588
   
2,099
 
General and administrative:
             
General and administrative
   
442,645
   
293,487
   
149,158
 
Stock-based compensation
   
-
   
53,388
   
(53,388
)
Depletion — Full cost
   
36,155
   
26,121
   
10,034
 
Depreciation — Other
   
2,140
   
1,090
   
1,050
 
Ceiling Test Write-down
   
-
   
87,548
   
(87,548
)
Interest expense and other (1)
   
5,679
   
13,573
   
(7,894
)
Income tax benefit (provision)
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(422,027
)
$
(454,419
)
$
32,392
 
 
                   
Production:
                   
Natural Gas — Mcf
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Crude Oil — MBbls
   
2.07
   
1.21
   
0.86
 
Equivalent — Mboe
   
2.07
   
1.21
   
0.86
 
 
                   
Average price per unit (2) :
                   
Gas price per Mcf
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
Oil price per Bbl
 
$
42.64
 
$
30.49
 
$
12.15
 
Equivalent per Boe
 
$
42.64
 
$
30.49
 
$
12.15
 
 
                   
 
                   
Average cost per Boe:
                   
Production expenses:
                   
Lease operating
 
$
9.61
 
$
12.08
 
$
(2.46
)
Taxes other than income
 
$
1.78
 
$
1.31
 
$
0.47
 
General and administrative expense:
             
General and administrative
 
$
213.84
 
$
242.55
 
$
(28.71
)
Stock-based compensation
 
$
-
 
$
44.12
 
$
(44.12
)
Depletion expense
 
$
17.47
 
$
21.59
 
$
(4.12
)

For the year ended March 31, 2005, oil and gas sales increased $51,187, from the same period in 2004, to $88,176. The increase for the year was primarily due to the increase in volumes of approximately 0.86 MBbls from 1.21 MBbls to 2.07 MBbls or approximately $26,000. Also, revenue increased approximately $25,000 due to higher commodity prices as our average price per barrel increased $12.15 in 2005 to $42.64 per Bbl from $30.49 per Bbl in 2004. Continued lower natural gas storage levels, supply uncertainty due to global events and a weaker U.S. dollar favorably impacted crude oil prices again in 2005.

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Lease operating expenses increased $5,284 for the year ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. The increase was primarily due to increased production on our Kansas properties primarily. However, on a per unit basis, lease operating expenses decreased 20% from $12.08 per Bbl in 2004 to $9.61 per Bbl in 2005 due to an increase in production volumes offset by industry-wide service costs associated with the overall increase in commodity prices.

Taxes other than income increased $2,099 for the year ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004 due to higher oil and gas revenues and on a per unit basis increased $0.47 per Bbl to $1.78 per Bbl. Production taxes are generally assessed as a percentage of gross oil and/or natural gas sales.

General and administrative expense for the twelve months ended March 31, 2005 increased $149,158 to $442,645 compared to the same period in 2004 primarily due to consulting and professional fees and increased salaries for employees.

Stock-based compensation expense was $53,388 for the year ended March 31, 2004 with no stock-based compensation in 2005. During the year ended March 31, 2004, the Company granted an aggregate of 297,425 stock options to certain directors and stockholders. Since there was no public market for the Company’s stock and operations were not comparable to a peer group during the years ended March 31, 2004 and 2005, the latest stock issuance price used in previous fundraising was used as the share market price. The exercise price and this fair market value of the stock options granted were $0.18 and $0.36, respectively. All options vested on the date of the grant. Based on the difference between the fair market value and the exercise price of the options at the date of the grant, using a conversion rate of $1.795 to ₤1.0, compensation expense of $53,388 was recorded for the year ended March 31, 2004. All of the options were exercised in April 2004.

Depletion expense increased $10,034 from the same period in 2005 to $36,155 for the year ended March 31, 2005. Depletion for oil and gas properties is calculated using the unit of production method, which essentially depletes the capitalized costs associated with the evaluated properties based on the ratio of production volume for the current period to total remaining reserve volume for the evaluated properties. On a per unit basis, depletion expense decreased 19% from $21.59 to $17.47per Bbl.
Interest expense and other decreased $7,894 for the year ended March 31, 2005 compared to the same period 2004. This decrease is primarily due to the lower amortization of debt issue costs in 2005 compared to 2004, in each case offset by interest income.

There was no provision for income taxes for the fiscal years ended 2004 and 2005 due to a valuation allowance of $305,308 and $151,752 recorded for the years ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively on the total tax provision as the Company believed that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be utilized during the next year.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary sources of cash in 2006 were from operating activities and financing and equity transactions. Proceeds from the issuance of convertible short term debt and equity issuances and cash received from operations were offset by cash used in investing activities for our properties. Operating cash flow fluctuations were substantially driven by commodity prices and changes in our production volumes. Prices for oil and gas have historically been subject to seasonal influences characterized by peak demand and higher prices in the winter heating season for natural gas and summer travel for oil; however, the impact of other risks and uncertainties have influenced prices throughout the recent years. Working capital was substantially influenced by these variables. Fluctuation in cash flow may result in an increase or decrease in our capital and exploration expenditures. See Results of Operations for a review of the impact of prices and volumes on sales. Cash flows provided by operating activities were primarily used to fund exploration and development expenditures. See below for additional discussion and analysis of cash flow.
 
 
Year Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
Cash flows provided by operating activities
 
$
(190,961
)
$
(337,040
)
$
(140,961
)
Cash flows used in investing activities
   
(649,358
)
 
(66,140
)
 
(583,218
)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
   
6,351,191
   
161,805
   
487,511
 
Effect of exchange rate changes
   
16,461
   
(5,984
)
 
5,326
 
 
             
 
                   
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
$
5,527,333
 
$
(247,359
)
$
(54,428
)
 

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Operating Activities 

Net cash outflow from operating activities during fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 was $(190,961) which was a decrease of $146,079 or 43% from $(337,040) net cash outflow during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. This decrease was primarily due to higher commodity prices and an increase in sales volumes offset by transaction costs of $168,612 due to the reverse merger. Average equivalent prices increased $13.25 from $42.64 per Boe in 2005 to $55.89 per Boe in 2006. Production volumes increased 1.3 Mboe from 2.1 Mboe in 2005 to 3.4 Mboe in 2006. We expect 2006/7 production to increase, but we are unable to predict future commodity prices. As a result, we cannot provide any assurance about future levels of net cash provided by operating activities. This decrease was primarily due to a 71% increase in production and an increase of 12.8% on the average equivalent price per Boe and offset by a an increase in general and administrative costs in the start up of the business.

Investing Activities

The primary driver of cash used in investing activities was capital spending. We establish the budget for these amounts based on our estimate of future commodity prices. Due to the volatility of commodity prices, our budget may be periodically adjusted during any given year. Cash used in investing activities during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 was $(649,358), which was an increase of $583,218 or 782% from $(66,140) of cash used in investing activities during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. This increase was primarily due to increased exploration and development activity, together with capitalized costs relating to the reverse acquisition. We have established a capital budget of approximately $515,600 for developing proven reserves for fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, to be funded primarily from cash flows from operations and recently raised equity funding. Cash used in investing activities during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 decreased $360,175 from $426,315 during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004 to $66,140 in 2005 primarily due to major acquisition costs for our Kansas properties in 2004. The acquisition transactions were funded with proceeds from convertible notes payable and issuance of common stock.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities increased $6.2 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 to $6.4 million as compared to $161,805 during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. At March 31, 2006, we had no long-term debt outstanding. Management believes that we may have the ability to finance through new debt or equity offerings, if necessary, our capital requirements, including acquisitions.
 
On January 20, 2006 we sold in a private placement 8,533,333 shares of our common stock at a per share price equal to $0.60. The gross proceeds were $5,120,000, and will be used for general corporate purposes and working capital. The common stock sold in the private placement has not been registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. 

As of March 31, 2006, our common stock is the only class of stock outstanding and we have no outstanding long-term debt financing.

Based on reserve reports prepared by Ancell Energy Consulting, Inc., an independent oil and gas reservoir engineering consulting firm, the following table presents certain information as of March 31, 2006 and for our reserves and properties all located onshore in the United States. Shut-in wells currently not capable of production are excluded from the producing well information.
 
  In Mboe:
   
Kansas
   
Louisiana
   
South
Texas
   
Total
 
 
                 
Proved Reserves at Year End
                         
Developed
   
18.436
   
12.082
   
-
   
30.518
 
Undeveloped
   
6.459
   
-
   
22.494
   
28.953
 
 
                 
Total
   
24.895
   
12.082
   
22.494
   
59.471
 
 
                 
 
                         
Gross Wells (1)
   
23.0000
   
1.0000
   
1.0000
   
25.0000
 
Net Wells (1)
   
1.1500
   
0.1250
   
0.1250
   
1.4000
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
 
The term net as used throughout this document refers to amounts that include only acreage or production that is owned by the Company and produced to its interest, less royalties and production due to others. Gross Wells represents the Operators working interest and Net Wells represents our working interest share of each well.
 

 
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The estimated reserves and future revenue shown in this report are for proved developed producing, proved developed non-producing, and proved undeveloped reserves. In accordance with SEC guidelines, our estimates do not include any probable or possible reserves, which may exist for these properties. This report does not include any value, which could be attributed to interests in undeveloped acreage beyond those tracts for which undeveloped reserves have been estimated.
 
This table above is for properties located in Seward (Kansas), Walker #1 (Louisiana), Vieman #1 (Texas).

Based on our current cash resources and other current assets, management believes we have sufficient liquidity to fund operations for the next twelve months. We are contemplating additional debt and / or equity financing transactions that, if successful, are expected to sufficiently fund expenditures for potential acquisitions and other expansions of our business. We do not currently have any commitments for such financing and there is no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining such funds. If we cannot obtain additional financing, we will have to significantly curtail our acquisition plans and possibly our operations.

Contractual Obligations

We have no material long-term commitments associated with our capital expenditure plans or operating agreements. Consequently, we believe we have a significant degree of flexibility to adjust the level of such expenditures as circumstances warrant. Our level of capital expenditures will vary in future periods depending on the success we experience in our acquisition, developmental and exploration activities, oil and gas price conditions and other related economic factors. Currently no sources of liquidity or financing are provided by off-balance sheet arrangements or transactions with unconsolidated, limited-purpose entities.


The following table summarizes our contractual obligations and commitments by payment periods (in thousands).

 
 
 
Payments Due by Period
 
 
 
 
 
Less than
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
More than
Contractual Obligations
 
Total
 
one year
 
1-3 years
 
3-5 years
 
5 years
Operating leases (1)
 
$
2,000
 
$
2,000
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total contractual obligations
 
$
2,000
 
$
2,000
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-

 
 
 
(1)
 
The Company holds an arrangement to rent its main office with rentals due on a month-to-month basis

Amounts related to our asset retirement obligations are not included in the table above given the uncertainty regarding the actual timing of such expenditures. Of the total ARO, $25,300 and $16,500 are classified as a long-term liability at March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For each of the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company recognized no depreciation expense related to its ARO, due to the assumption of a full offset of salvage values.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Plan of Operation for 2007

On an annual basis, we generally fund most of our capital and exploration activities, including oil and gas property acquisitions, with cash generated from operations and from equity financings. We have budgeted approximately $515,600 in capital expenditures relating to proven reserves.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported results of operations and the amount of reported assets, liabilities and proved oil and gas reserves. Some accounting policies involve judgments and uncertainties to such an extent that there is reasonable likelihood that materially different amounts could have been reported under different conditions, or if different assumptions had been used. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. Described below are the most significant policies we apply in preparing our consolidated financial statements, some of which are subject to alternative treatments under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We also describe the most significant estimates and assumptions we make in applying these policies. We discussed the development, selection and disclosure of each of these with our audit committee. See Results of Operations above and Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Note 1, Organization and Summary of Significant Events and Accounting Policies, for a discussion of additional accounting policies and estimates made by management.

 
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Oil and Gas Activities

Accounting for oil and gas activities is subject to special, unique rules. Two generally accepted methods of accounting for oil and gas activities are available — successful efforts and full cost. The most significant differences between these two methods are the treatment of exploration costs and the manner in which the carrying value of oil and gas properties are amortized and evaluated for impairment. The successful efforts method requires exploration costs to be expensed as they are incurred while the full cost method provides for the capitalization of these costs. Both methods generally provide for the periodic amortization of capitalized costs based on proved reserve quantities. Impairment of oil and gas properties under the successful efforts method is based on an evaluation of the carrying value of individual oil and gas properties against their estimated fair value, while impairment under the full cost method requires an evaluation of the carrying value of oil and gas properties included in a cost center against the net present value of future cash flows from the related proved reserves, using period-end prices and costs and a 10% discount rate.

Full Cost Method

We use the full cost method of accounting for our oil and gas activities. Under this method, all costs incurred in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties are capitalized into a cost center (the amortization base). Such amounts include the cost of drilling and equipping productive wells, dry hole costs, lease acquisition costs and delay rentals. Costs associated with production and general corporate activities are expensed in the period incurred. The capitalized costs of our oil and gas properties, plus an estimate of our future development and abandonment costs are amortized on a unit-of-production method based on our estimate of total proved reserves. Our financial position and results of operations would have been significantly different had we used the successful efforts method of accounting for our oil and gas activities.

Proved Oil and Gas Reserves

Our engineering estimates of proved oil and gas reserves directly impact financial accounting estimates, including depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and the full cost ceiling limitation. Proved oil and gas reserves are the estimated quantities of oil and gas reserves that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under period-end economic and operating conditions. The process of estimating quantities of proved reserves is very complex, requiring significant subjective decisions in the evaluation of all geological, engineering and economic data for each reservoir. The data for a given reservoir may change substantially over time as a result of numerous factors including additional development activity, evolving production history and continual reassessment of the viability of production under varying economic conditions. Changes in oil and gas prices, operating costs and expected performance from a given reservoir also will result in revisions to the amount of our estimated proved reserves.

Our estimated proved reserves for the years ended March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 were prepared by Ancell Energy Consulting, Inc., an independent oil and gas reservoir engineering consulting firm. For more information regarding reserve estimation, including historical reserve revisions, refers to Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosure .

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization


Full Cost Ceiling Limitation

Under the full cost method, we are subject to quarterly calculations of a ceiling or limitation on the amount of our oil and gas properties that can be capitalized on our balance sheet. If the net capitalized costs of our oil and gas properties exceed the cost center ceiling, we are subject to a ceiling test write-down to the extent of such excess. If required, it would reduce earnings and impact stockholders’ equity in the period of occurrence and result in lower amortization expense in future periods. The discounted present value of our proved reserves is a major component of the ceiling calculation and represents the component that requires the most subjective judgments. However, the associated prices of oil and gas reserves that are included in the discounted present value of the reserves do not require judgment. The ceiling calculation dictates that prices and costs in effect as of the last day of the quarter are held constant. However, we may not be subject to a write-down if prices increase subsequent to the end of a quarter in which a write-down might otherwise be required. If oil and gas prices decline, even if for only a short period of time, or if we have downward revisions to our estimated proved reserves, it is possible that write-downs of our oil and gas properties could occur in the future.

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Future Development and Abandonment Costs

Future development costs include costs incurred to obtain access to proved reserves such as drilling costs and the installation of production equipment. Future abandonment costs include costs to dismantle and relocate or dispose of our production platforms, gathering systems and related structures and restoration costs of land and seabed. Our operators develop estimates of these costs for each of our properties based upon their geographic location, type of production structure, well depth, currently available procedures and ongoing consultations with construction and engineering consultants. Because these costs typically extend many years into the future, estimating these future costs is difficult and requires management to make judgments that are subject to future revisions based upon numerous factors, including changing technology and the political and regulatory environment. We review our assumptions and estimates of future development and future abandonment costs on an annual basis.

The accounting for future abandonment costs changed on January 1, 2003 with the adoption of SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations . This new standard requires that a liability for the discounted fair value of an asset retirement obligation be recorded in the period in which it is incurred and the corresponding cost capitalized by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. The liability is accreted to its present value each period, and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. Holding all other factors constant, if our estimate of future abandonment and development costs is revised upward, earnings would decrease due to higher depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) expense. Likewise, if these estimates are revised downward, earnings would increase due to lower DD&A expense. Amounts related to our asset retirement obligations are not included in the table above given the uncertainty regarding the actual timing of such expenditures. Of the total ARO, $25,300 and $16,500 are classified as a long-term liability at March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For each of the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company recognized no depreciation expense related to its ARO, due to the assumption of a full offset of salvage values.

Allocation of Purchase Price in Business Combinations

As part of our business strategy, we actively pursue the acquisition of oil and gas properties. The purchase price in an acquisition is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values as of the acquisition date, which may occur many months after the announcement date. Therefore, while the consideration to be paid may be fixed, the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is subject to change during the period between the announcement date and the acquisition date. Our most significant estimates in our allocation typically relate to the value assigned to future recoverable oil and gas reserves and unproved properties. As the allocation of the purchase price is subject to significant estimates and subjective judgments, the accuracy of this assessment is inherently uncertain.

Effective January 1, 2002, we adopted SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets , under which goodwill is no longer subject to amortization. Rather, goodwill of each reporting unit is tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount. In making this assessment, we rely on a number of factors including operating results, economic projections and anticipated cash flows. As there are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and our judgment in applying them to the analysis of goodwill impairment, there is risk that the carrying value of our goodwill may be overstated. If it is overstated, such impairment would reduce earnings during the period in which the impairment occurs and would result in a corresponding reduction to goodwill.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when crude oil and natural gas quantities are delivered to or collected by the respective purchaser. We sell our crude oil production to two independent purchasers and as of March 31, 2006, we did not have any natural gas sales. Title to the produced quantities transfers to the purchaser at the time the purchaser collects or receives the quantities. Prices for such production are defined in sales contracts and are readily determinable based on certain publicly available indices. The purchasers of such production have historically made payment for crude oil and natural gas purchases within thirty-five days of the end of each production month. We periodically review the difference between the dates of production and the dates we collect payment for such production to ensure that receivables from those purchasers are collectible. All transportation costs are accounted for as a reduction of oil and natural gas sales revenue.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2005, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 47 (FIN 47), Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations . This Interpretation clarifies the definition and treatment of conditional asset retirement obligations as discussed in FASB Statement No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations (SFAS 143). A conditional asset retirement obligation is defined as an asset retirement activity in which the timing and/or method of settlement are dependent on future events that may be outside our control. FIN 47 states that a company must record a liability when incurred for conditional asset retirement obligations if the fair value of the obligation is reasonably estimable. This Interpretation is intended to provide more information about long-lived assets, future cash outflows for these obligations and more consistent recognition of these liabilities. FIN 47 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. The Company does not expect the adoption of this Interpretation to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows since it currently does not have any conditional asset retirement obligations outstanding at March 31, 2006.

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In December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") published Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment ("SFAS 123-R"). SFAS 123-R requires that compensation cost related to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. Share-based payment transactions within the scope of SFAS 123-R include stock warrants, restricted stock plans, performance-based awards, stock appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. Prior to January 1 2006, the Company accounted for its share-based payment transactions under the provisions of APB 25, whereby compensation expense is recognized using the intrinsic value of the options at the date of the grant.

On April 14, 2005, the SEC amended the effective date of the provisions of SFAS 123-R. Accordingly, the Company adopted the revised standard on January 1, 2006. Since there were no outstanding options at March 31, 2005 and the Company had no stock forfeitures since date of inception, there was no impact upon adoption of SFAS 123-R to the company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
For more recently issued accounting standards, please see Note 3 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 


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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Principal Executive Offices

Index holds an arrangement to rent its main office comprising of 300 square feet which is located at 10,000 Memorial Drive, Suite 440, Houston, Texas 77024. For the months of November and December of 2005 and January 2006, the cost was $1,500 per month. Starting February 2006, rental payments increased to $2,000 and will be due on a month-to-month basis


Oil and Gas Reserves

The March 31, 2006 proved reserve estimates presented in this document were prepared by Ancell Energy Consulting, Inc. (“Ancell”). The estimates of quantities of proved reserves below were made in accordance with the definitions contained in SEC Regulation S-X, Rule 4-10(a). For additional information regarding estimates of proved reserves, the preparation of such estimates by Ancell and other information about our oil and gas reserves, see Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Supplemental Oil and Gas Information . Our reserves are sensitive to commodity prices and their effect on economic producing rates. Our estimated proved reserves are based on oil and gas spot market prices in effect for the periods presented in this report on the last trading day of March 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. There are a number of uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved reserves, including many factors beyond our control, such as commodity pricing. Therefore, the reserve information in this Form 10-K represents only estimates. Reserve engineering is a subjective process of estimating underground accumulations of oil and gas that cannot be measured in an exact manner. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of available data and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. As a result, estimates of different engineers may vary. In addition, results of drilling, testing and production subsequent to the date of an estimate may justify revising the original estimate. Accordingly, initial reserve estimates are often different from the quantities of oil and gas that are ultimately recovered. The meaningfulness of such estimates depends primarily on the accuracy of the assumptions upon which they were based. Except to the extent we acquire additional properties containing proved reserves or conduct successful exploration and development activities or both, our proved reserves will decline as reserves are produced.

At March 31, 2006, our estimated total proved oil and gas reserves were approximately 59.471 Mboe, consisting of 35.401 thousand barrels of oil (MBbls) and 144.421 million cubic feet (Mcf) of natural gas. Approximately 30.518 Mboe or 51.3% of our proved reserves were classified as proved developed. We focus on maintaining a portfolio of long-lived, lower risk reserves along with shorter lived, higher margin reserves. We believe that this balanced reserve mix provides a diversified cash flow foundation to fund our development and exploration drilling program.

The following table presents certain information as of March 31, 2006 and for our reserves and properties all located onshore in the United States. Shut-in wells currently not capable of production are excluded from the producing well information.
 
In Mboe:    
Kansas 
   
Louisiana 
   
South
Texas 
   
Total 
 
Proved Reserves at Year End
                 
Developed
   
18.436
   
12.082
   
-
   
30.518
 
Undeveloped
   
6.459
   
-
   
22.494
   
28.953
 
 
                 
Total
   
24.895
   
12.082
   
22.494
   
59.471
 
 
                 
 
                 
Gross Wells (1)
   
23.0000
   
1.0000
   
1.0000
   
25.0000
 
Net Wells (1)
   
1.1500
   
0.1250
   
0.1250
   
1.4000
 

 
 
 
(1)
 
The term net as used throughout this document refers to amounts that include only acreage or production that is owned by the Company and produced to its interest, less royalties and production due to others. Gross Wells represents the Operators working interest and Net Wells represents our working interest share of each well.
 
The oil reserves shown include crude oil and condensate. Oil volumes are expressed in barrels (Bbl) or thousands barrels (MBbl); a barrel is equivalent to 42 United States gallons. Gas volumes are expressed in thousands of standard cubic feet (Mcf) at the contract temperature and pressure bases. The term Mboe which is defined as thousand of barrels of equivalent oil is also used and is calculated by converting gas volumes to oil volumes at the ratio of 6:1.
 
 

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 The estimated reserves and future revenue shown in this report are for proved developed producing, proved developed non-producing, and proved undeveloped reserves. In accordance with SEC guidelines, our estimates do not include any probable or possible reserves, which may exist for these properties. This report does not include any value, which could be attributed to interests in undeveloped acreage beyond those tracts for which undeveloped reserves have been estimated.
 
This table above is for properties located in Seward (Kansas), Walker #1 (Louisiana), Vieman #1 (Texas).
 
Future gross revenue to Index interest is prior to deducting state production taxes and ad valorem taxes. Future net revenue is after deducting these taxes, future capital costs, and operating expenses but before consideration of federal income taxes; future net revenue for those properties, after deducting abandonment costs. In accordance with SEC guidelines, the future net revenue 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.
 
Oil prices used in this report are based on the March 31, 2006 oil price received of $59.64 per barrel. Gas prices used in this report are based on a March 31, 2006 NYMEX spot market price of $7.21 per MMBTU, adjusted by lease for energy content, transportation fees, and regional price differentials. Oil and gas prices are held constant in accordance with SEC guidelines.
 
Lease and well operating costs are based on operating expense records of Index. For non-operated properties, these costs include the per-well overhead expenses allowed under joint operating agreements along with costs estimated to be incurred at and below the district and field levels. As requested, lease and well operating costs for the operated properties include only direct lease and field level costs. For all properties, headquarters general and administrative overhead expenses of Index are not included. Lease and well operating costs are held constant in accordance with SEC guidelines. Capital costs are included as required for workovers, new development wells, and production equipment.

Productive Wells and Acreage

As of March 31, 2006, we had 25 gross productive wells (1.4 net productive wells).  Our oil wells totaled 25 gross productive wells (1.4 net productive wells) and our gas wells totaled 0 gross and net productive wells.

Acreage

We own interest in developed and undeveloped oil and gas acreage in the locations set forth in the table below. These ownership interests generally take the form of working interests in oil and gas leases or licenses that have varying terms. The following table presents a summary of our acreage interests as of March 31, 2006:

 
 
Developed Acreage  (1)
 
Undeveloped Acreage  (1)
 
Total Acreage  (1)
 
State
   
Gross
   
Net
   
Gross
   
Net
   
Gross
   
Net
 
Kansas
   
3,550.88
   
171.58
   
4878.80
   
40.75
   
8,429.68
   
212.33
 
Louisiana
   
350.00
   
31.99
   
-
   
-
   
350.00
   
31.99
 
Texas
   
-
   
-
   
1,035.00
   
78.51
   
1,035.00
   
78.51
 
 
                                     
Total Acreage
   
3,900.88
   
203.57
   
5,913.80
   
119.25
   
9,814.68
   
322.83
 

 
 
 
(1)
 
The term Gross Acres represents the Operators interest in acreage and Net Acreage represents acreage to our interest, less royalties and production due to others for each well.
The following is the expiration of the undeveloped acreage by year of expiration:
 
 
2006
 
2007
 
2008
 
Thereafter
 
 
 
Gross
 
Net
 
Gross
 
Net
 
Gross
 
Net
 
Gross
 
Net
 
Undeveloped Acreage
   
1,322.00
   
11.10
   
4,511.80
   
107.48
   
80.00
   
0.67
   
-
   
-
 
 
We account for our oil and gas producing activities using the full cost method of accounting as prescribed by the SEC. Accordingly, all costs incurred in the acquisition, exploration, and development of proved oil and gas properties, including the costs of abandoned properties, dry holes, geophysical costs, and annual lease rentals are capitalized. All general corporate costs are expensed as incurred. Sales or other dispositions of oil and gas properties are accounted for as adjustments to capitalized costs, with no gain or loss recorded unless the ratio of cost to proved reserves would significantly change. Depletion of evaluated oil and gas properties is computed on the units of production method based on proved reserves. The net capitalized costs of evaluated oil and gas properties are subject to a full cost ceiling test.

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Capitalized costs of our proved and unevaluated and unproved properties at March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are summarized as follows:
 
 
 
March 31, 
 
 
 
2006 
 
2005 
 
2004 
 
Capitalized costs:
             
Proved properties
 
$
722,056
 
$
334,080
 
$
148,691
 
Unevaluated and unproved properties
   
356,729
   
76,529
   
189,777
 
 
             
 
   
1,078,785
   
410,609
   
338,468
 
 
                   
Less accumulated depreciation and depletion
   
127,586
   
62,275
   
26,121
 
 
             
 
 
$
951,199
 
$
348,334
 
$
312,347
 

Production

Our oil and gas production volumes and average sales price for the twelve months ended March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, are as follows:
 
 
 
 
Years Ended March 31, 
 
 
 
 
2006 
 
 
 
2005  
 
 
2004 
 
Gas production (Mcf)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Oil production (MBbl)
 
 
3.42
 
 
 
2.07
 
 
1.21
 
Equivalent production (Mboe)
 
 
3.42
 
 
 
2.07
 
 
1.21
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average price per unit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas (per Mcf)
 
$
-
 
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
Oil (per Bbl)
 
$
55.89
 
 
$
42.64
 
$
30.49
 
Equivalent (per boe)
 
$
55.89
 
 
$
42.64
 
$
30.49
 
Average net realized price
 
$
 
 
 
$
 
 
$
 
 

The Company has not entered into any derivative contracts for any purpose from the period of inception through March 31, 2006
Drilling Activity   

The table below sets forth the results of our drilling activities for the periods indicated:
 
 
Years Ended March 31,
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Gross
Net
 
Gross
 
Net
 
Gross
Net
Gross Exploratory Wells:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Productive (1)
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Dry
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Exploratory
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Development Wells:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Productive (1)
 
19.00
 
0.75
 
11.00
 
0.55
 
8.00
 
0.40
Dry
 
1.00
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Development
 
20.00
 
0.75
 
11.00
 
0.55
 
8.00
 
0.40
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Gross Wells:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Productive (1)
 
19.00
 
0.75
 
11.00
 
0.55
 
8.00
 
0.40
Dry
 
1.00
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
20.00
 
0.75
 
11.00
 
0.55
 
8.00
 
.40

 
 
 
(1)
 
Although a well may be classified as productive upon completion, future production may deem the well to be uneconomical, particularly exploratory wells where there is no production history. The term net as used throughout this document refers for Gross Wells represents the Operators working interest and Net Wells represents our working interest share of each well.

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Present Activities

We intend to implement the capital expenditures program as detailed in “Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Plan of Operation”

Delivery Commitments   

At March 31, 2006, we had no delivery commitments with our purchasers.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time we may be a defendant and plaintiff in various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of our business. We are currently not a party to any material pending legal proceedings or government actions, including any bankruptcy, receivership, or similar proceedings . In addition, management is not aware of any known litigation or liabilities involving the operators of our properties that could affect our operations. Should any liabilities incurred in the future, they will be accrued based on management’s best estimate of the potential loss. As such, there is no adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flow at this time. Furthermore, Management of the Company does not believe that there are any proceedings to which any director, officer, or affiliate of the Company, any owner of record of the beneficially or more than five percent of the common stock of the Company, or any associate of any such director, officer, affiliate of the Company, or security holder is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company.
MANAGEMENT 
Directors and Executive Officers

The following table sets forth the names and ages of the members of our Board of Directors and our executive officers and the positions held by each, as of September 30, 2006:
 
Name
Age
Position
Lyndon West (1)
46
Director, Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Boetius (1)
43
Director, Chief Financial Officer
Daniel Murphy (1)
63
Director, Chairman of the Company
John G. Williams (3)
 
56
 
Director, Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production
Michael Scrutton (1)
60
Director
David Jenkins (1)
56
Director

(2) In connection with the acquisition transaction of Index Oil & Gas Ltd. by Index, Mr. John Briner resigned as a director and officer of the Company, effective as of February 7, 2006.
(3) John G. Williams was appointed as an Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production and as a director of the Company, effective as of August 1, 2006, pursuant to the employment agreement entered into by and between the Company and Mr. Williams, dated August 31, 2006.
 
Background of Executive Officers and Directors

Mr. Lyndon West, who founded Index Ltd. in February of 2003, has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Company since January 20, 2006. From October of 1998 to December of 2003, Mr. West was employed at IHS Energy as New Venture Services Practice Director, and prior thereto as a CEO of IHS Energy’s International Division. In this position, he was responsible for the development of business relations worldwide. Prior thereto, from June of 1987 to October of 1998, Mr. West was employed at IEDS Limited, a company which he co founded, as the Managing Director. In this position, he was responsible for developing business direction and strategy implementation for the company. IEDS Limited was subsequently acquired by IHS Energy in 1998. Mr. West has 25 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry.
 
Mr. Andrew Boetius, a UK Chartered Management Accountant, has been the Chief Financial Officer and a Director of the Company since January 20, 2006. From September of 1988 to March of 2002, Mr. Boetius was employed at Amerada Hess Limited (“Amerada”), a UK subsidiary of Amerada Hess Corporation. Mr. Boetius has held a number of roles during his career with Amerada Hess Corporation, both in its upstream and downstream businesses. In addition, from February of 1999 to June 2002, he was the Finance Director for Amerada’s UK Energy Marketing and Trading business. Mr. Boetius was a part of the management team that divested this business to the TXU Group in March 2002. He remained in his role after the divesture to TXU Group through June of 2002. Subsequently Mr. Boetius performed an interim management role for a UK business in the Fortum Group. Mr. Boetius joined Index Ltd. as a Director on its inception in February of 2003. Prior to 1988, Mr. Boetius worked for the UK divisions of GEC group.


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Mr. Daniel Murphy has been the Chairman of the Company since January 20, 2006. From October 1996 to July, 2004, Mr. Murphy was employed at Intrepid Energy (North Sea) Ltd. as Engineering and Production Director. Prior thereto, from January 1994 to October, 1996, Mr. Murphy was employed at C.C. Management Associates as the Managing Director. From December 1996 to present date, Mr. Murphy has continuously been a Non-Executive Director of Aker Kvaerner Offshore Partners Limited, a United Kingdom registered company. 

John G. Williams has been an Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production and a director of the Company since August 31, 2006. From May of 2006 to July of 2006, Mr. Williams has served as a consultant to the Company providing exploration, reserve and production advice. From April of 2003 to May of 2006, Mr. Williams served as the manager of Exploration Geoscience at ConocoPhillips. His responsibilities included managing the global exploration portfolio and budget, and developing exploration strategy and goals with the Exploration Leadership Team. From July of 2002 to April of 2003, Mr. Williams served as Global Chief Geophysicist at ConocoPhillips. His main duties were to implement best practices developed by the ConocoPhillips Exploration Integration Team and participating on ConocoPhillips 12-person Exploration Leadership Team. From February 2002 to July 2002, he was a member of a six-person Exploration Integration Team, establishing high technical standards for reservoir characterization and exploration. From September of 2001 to July of 2002, Mr. Williams served as general Manager of Conoco (U.K.) Ltd. and as a member of a seven-person Exploration Leadership Team which managed the global exploration portfolio and budget.

Mr. David Jenkins has been a Director of the Company since January 20, 2006. From December of 2002, to July of 2005, Mr. Jenkins was the President of Exploration Performance LLC (“Exploration Performance”), a Houston consulting company specializing in design and implementation of complete, integrated global exploration processes for oil and gas companies desiring to improve their exploration performance or to expand their exploration business. Mr. Jenkins areas of consultancy services included goal setting, strategy development, project evaluation, portfolio risk analysis, budget optimization, project implementation and post-audit analysis. Exploration Performance’s clients included Marathon Oil Company, Norsk Hydro, Robertson Research International, CNODC, IHS Energy and Fairfield Geophysical.

During the same period, he also acted as the Technical Director of Index Ltd.. As result of his industry contacts, Index Ltd. had acquired an interest in two assets in Stafford County, Kansas and in South Texas. Prior to December 2002, he was employed at Conoco Phillips Inc. (“Conoco”) for 28 years in a number of senior management positions. Mr. Jenkins was instrumental in developing the integrated exploration processes, which resulted in Conoco becoming an industry leader in terms of commercial success rate and the number of significant oil field discoveries. In addition Mr. Jenkins was responsible for the analysis that led to major discoveries in the Gulf of Paria and in the CUU Long basins in Vietnam. Mr. Jenkins has also participated in evaluation of projects for Conoco, which included the evaluation and ranking of over 50 basins and 100+ oil exploration plays. Mr. Jenkins has 31 years of experience in global hydrocarbon exploration.

Dr. Michael Scrutton has been a Director of the Company since January 20, 2006. From 1969 to the end of 2002, Dr. Scrutton was employed by the Robertson Research Group (“Robertson”), a leading British consulting company involved in the upstream oil and gas business. During his tenure with Robertson, he became a director of the Robertson Research Holdings Ltd. and several of its subsidiary companies. In his employment with Robertson, he has fulfilled a variety of technical, management, planning and business development roles. From 1970 to 1986 he worked from Robertson's offices in Singapore, Indonesia and the United States of America, returning to the head office in North Wales in 1986. Dr. Scrutton is a geologist by training and during his 33 years of involvement in the upstream petroleum business, has gained experience in most of the world's oil and gas provinces.

All directors hold office until the next annual meeting of our stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. Our executive officers are elected by, and serve at the designation and appointment of the board of directors. Some of our directors and executive officers also serve in various capacities with our subsidiaries. There are no family relationships among any of our directors and executive officers.
 
Code of Ethics

On March 31, 2006 the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a formal Code of Ethics and Business Conduct that applies to its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as well as to the directors, officers and employees of the Company. A copy of our code of ethics may be found as Exhibit 14.1 to the Annual Report filed on Form 10-KSB with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 2006.
 
Compliance with Section 16(A) of the Exchange Act

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our directors and executive officers and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of change in ownership of common stock and other equity securities of our Company. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To our knowledge, the following persons have failed to file, on a timely basis, the identified reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act as of September 30, 2006:
 

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Name and Relationship
 
Number
of late reports
 
Transactions not timely reported  
 
Known failures to file a required form
Lyndon West
1
1
0
Andrew Boetius
1
1
0
Daniel Murphy
1
1
0
Michael Scrutton
1
1
0
David Jenkins
1
1
0
John G. Williams
0
0
0
 
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table sets forth information concerning the total compensation that the Company has paid or that has accrued on behalf of Company’s chief executive officer and other executive officers with annual compensation exceeding $100,000 during the years ended March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 and 2004, in addition to the total compensation of John G. Williams who was appointed as a director and as an Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production of the Company on August 31, 2006.:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
All other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
 
Restricted
 
Options
 
LTIP
 
Compensa-
 
Name & Principal
 
 
 
Salary
 
Bonus
 
Compen-
 
Stock
 
SARs
 
payouts
 
Tion
 
Position
 
Year
 
 
 
$ $
 
sation
 
Awards ($)
 
(#)
 
($)
 
($)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lyndon West
 
 
2006
 
 
90,909
 
 
--
 
$
12,526
(1) 
 
--
 
 
741,292
 
 
0
 
 
0
 
CEO and Director
 
 
2005
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
 
 
2004
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Andrew Boetius
 
 
2006
 
 
90,909
 
 
--
 
$
12,526
(2) 
 
--
 
 
741,292
 
 
0
 
 
0
 
CFO and Director
 
 
2005
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
 
 
2004
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John G. Williams
 
 
2006
 
 
150,000
 
 
--
 
$
(5
)
 
60,000 (4
)
 
--
 
 
0
 
 
0
 
Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production
 
 
2005
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
and Director
 
 
2004
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Evon Au (3)
 
 
2006
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interim President and
 
 
2005
 
 
0
 
 
0
 
 
0
 
 
0
 
 
0
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
CFO
 
 
2004
 
 
390
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
--
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
The Company granted 101,265 shares of Common Stock to Lyndon West as compensation expense , effective as of January 20, 2006 valued at $12,526.
 
(2)
The Company granted 101,264 shares of Common Stock to Andrew Boetius as compensation expense , effective as of January 20, 2006 valued at $12,526.
 
(3)
Evon Au resigned as the Company’s CEO effective as of November 23, 2005.
 
(4)
(i) Based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on August 31, 2006, the date of grant of the restricted shares awarded; (ii) The bonus stock award of 50,000 shares of restricted common stock to Mr. Williams is conditional on Mr. Williams being continuously employed by the Company in his current capacity for a minimum of 183 days from August 1, 2006; and (iii) As of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, Mr. Williams did not own any restricted stock of the Company. 50,000 shares of restricted common stock granted by the Company to Mr. Williams upon his appointments constitute the entire grant. Furthermore, no dividends will be paid on the 50,000 shares of restricted common stock granted.
 
(5)
Mr. Williams is eligible for an annual performance bonus shares award, with the initial year pro-rated for the period 1 July 2006 to 31 March 2007, (9/12) with an annual value of US$150,000 based on two individually assessed performance targets as indicated in the table set forth in the employment agreement (Exhibit 10.8). The shares awarded shall vest 33.33% on award of bonus, 33.33% one year after award and 33.33% two years after award.


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Compensation of Directors

With the exception of Michael Scrutton and David Jenkins, we do not currently pay our directors for attending meetings of our Board of Directors, although we expect to adopt a policy for compensating directors for attending meetings of our Board of Directors in the future.
 
On March 14, 2006, the directors ratified a prior approval of the Company’s Stock Option Plan, the terms of which are described under “Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans” . To date, we have granted an aggregate amount of 4,577,526 options to all of our Directors under the Stock Option Plan. Each of these options has an exercise price of $0.35 per share. 50% of the options vested on January 20, 2006. The options expire pursuant to the terms of the Stock Option Plan which are described under the aforementioned Stock Option Plan section below.

Employment Agreements

On January 20, 2006, Index Oil & Gas Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company, which was acquired pursuant to the Acquisition Transaction by and between Index Oil & Gas Ltd. and the Company entered into employment and consulting agreements, with all of the directors of Index Ltd. Pursuant to these agreements, the aforementioned directors of Index Ltd. will serve as directors of the Company and will be compensated for the provision of consulting services to the Company pursuant to the agreements entered into with Index Ltd. On August 31, 2006, the Company entered into an employment agreement with John G. Williams, director and Vice President of the Company. The aforementioned agreements provide for total aggregate minimum annual salaries of $422,727:

Executive Directors’ Agreements

 
·
Mr. West and Mr. Boetius. The agreements provide for Mr. West and Mr. Boetius to receive each an annual salary of $90,909 per year. Mr. West’s and Mr. Boetius’ employment agreements provide for continuous employment without a set date of termination. Index Ltd. may terminate Mr. West’s or Mr. Boetius’ employment when Mr. West or Mr. Boetius respectively reach such age as Index’s Board of Directors determines as the appropriate retirement age for the senior employees of company. Mr. West and Mr. Boetius may terminate their employment with the company upon not less than 3 months notice. Additionally, Index may terminate Mr. West’s and/or Mr. Boetius’ employment agreement upon not less than 6 months notice. Pursuant to Termination of Control protection, upon termination of Mr. West’s or Mr. Boetius’ employment due to a change of control of Index, Mr. West and/or Mr. Boetius are entitled to severance pay. The severance pay is equal to four times the amount of Mr. West’s or Mr. Boetius’ compensation package, respectively, as defined in the agreements;

 
·
A full time Employment Agreement with Mr. Murphy. The agreement provides for Mr. Murphy to receive an annual salary of $90,909 per year. Mr. Murphy’s is employed continuously by Index Ltd. without a set date of termination; however, his employment is terminated immediately upon his death or permanent disability. Index Ltd. may also terminate Mr. Murphy’s employment upon six months notice. Mr. Murphy may terminate his employment upon 3 months notice to Index Ltd. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Index Ltd. provides Mr. Murphy with Directors Liability Insurance and contributes to his Private pension plan. Furthermore, the employment agreement provides for a Termination of Control Protection which entitles Mr. Murphy to receive an amount equivalent to 4 times of annual compensation amount;

 
·
A full time Employment Agreement with Mr. Williams. The agreement provides for Mr. Williams to receive an annual salary of $150,000 per year, and said salary will be reviewed on the 31st of July of each successive year of his employment. The Agreement is effective as of August 1, 2006 and continues for an initial term of 12 months. The Agreement will automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless the Company delivers to Mr. Williams written notice of termination at least 180 days before the end of the then current term, or if Mr. Williams delivers written notice of termination to the Company at least 90 days before the end of then current term (the “Term”). In addition, the Company agreed to compensation Mr. Williams according to certain share price and reserve targets as set forth in the Agreement. The Company is required to promptly reimburse Mr. Williams for all business related out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred in performing his responsibilities under the agreement. Mr. Williams is entitled to thirty days of paid vacation, to be scheduled and taken in accordance with the Company’s standard vacation policies. In addition, Mr. Williams is entitled to sick leave and holidays at full pay in accordance with the Company’s policies established and in effect from time to time. The Agreement also contains customary provisions for disability, death, confidentiality, indemnification and non-competition. Both the Company and Mr. Williams have the right to voluntarily terminate the Agreement at any time with or without cause. If the Company voluntarily terminates the Agreement, the Company must pay Mr. Williams a cash sum equal to the greater of (a) remaining portion of his base salary then in effect through the remaining portion of then current Term, or (b) the monthly salary for a 180 day period; provided that, said compensation will exclude all accrued vacation pay and cash bonuses, if any, and the Company must have provided Mr. Williams with 180 days written notice of such termination. In the event of a Change of Control event, as defined in the Agreement (the “Change of Control”), the surviving or resulting company is required to honor the terms of the agreement with Mr. Williams, and if Mr. Williams terminates his employment for any reason within 30 days following the first anniversary of the Change of Control, he will be entitled to receive compensation amount equal to (a) 4 times the amount of his base compensation, plus (b) any benefits earned up to the date of the Change of Control; and
 

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Non-Executive Directors’ Agreements

 
·
An appointment letter (the “Agreements”) with each of Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Scrutton appointing them as non executive directors. The Agreements provide for Mr. Jenkins to receive a salary of $1,050 per month, and Mr. Scrutton to receive a salary of $1,091 per month. Mr. Jenkins’ and Mr. Scrutton’s employment is terminated immediately upon their death or permanent disability. Index Ltd. may also terminate Mr. Jenkins’ or Mr. Scrutton’s employment upon three months written notice. Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Scrutton may terminate their Agreements upon 3 months written notice to Index Ltd. Pursuant to their Agreements Index Ltd. will provide Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Scrutton with Directors Liability Insurance and will contribute to their Private pension plans. Furthermore, the Agreements provide for a Termination of Control Protection which entitles Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Scrutton to achieve vesting of their unvested stock options up to the date of occurrence of the Change of Control event.
 
OPTIONS/SARs GRANTS DURING LAST FISCAL YEAR

The following table sets forth the individual grants of stock options for each of the below named executive officers, as of March 31, 2006. No stock options were exercised during the period ending September 30, 2006.
 
 
 
  Individual Grants
 
  Name
 
  Number of Total Securities Underlying Options
 
  % of Total Options Granted to Employees in  Fiscal Year
 
  Exercise Price per Share
 
Expiration Date
 
Lyndon West
 
 
1,482,584
 
 
36.37
%
$
0.35
 
 
1/20/2011
 
Andrew Boetius
 
 
1,482,584
 
 
36.37
%
$
0.35
 
 
1/20/2011
 
Daniel Murphy
 
 
1,110,871
 
 
27.25
%
$
0.35
 
 
1/20/2011
 
David Jenkins
 
 
200,112
 
 
-
 
$
0.35
 
 
1/20/2011
 
Michael Scrutton
 
 
301,375
 
 
-
 
$
0.35
 
 
1/20/2011
 
John G. Williams
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 

The following table sets forth, for each of the named executive officers and directors, information concerning the number of shares received during fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 upon exercise of options and the aggregate dollar amount received from such exercise, as well as the number and value of securities underlying unexercised options held on September 30, 2006.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares Acquired
 
Value
 
Number of Securities Underlying
Options at Year End (#)
 
Value of In The Money
Options at Year End ($)(2)
 
Name
 
on Exercise (#)
 
Realized ($)(1)  
 
Exercisable
 
Unexercisable
 
Exercisable
 
Unexercisable
 
Lyndon West
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
741,292
 
 
741,292
 
$
733,879
 
$
733,879
 
Andrew Boetius
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
741,292
 
 
741,292
 
$
733,879
 
$
733,879
 
Daniel Murphy
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
555,435
 
 
555,435
 
$
549,881
 
$
549,881
 
David Jenkins
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
100,055
 
 
100,055
 
$
99,054
 
$
99,054
 
Michael Scrutton
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
150,688
 
 
150,688
 
$
149,181
 
$
149,181
 
John G. Williams
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(1) Based on the difference between the option exercise price and the fair market value of our common stock on the exercise date.
(2) Based on the difference between the option exercise price of $0.35 and the closing sale price of $1.34 of our common stock as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board on September 30, 2006, the last trading day of our secound fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2006.
 
2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan
 
As contemplated by the Acquisition Agreement, following the completion of the Acquisition on January 20, 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors agreed to the adoption of the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan and ratified it on March 14, 2006 effective as of January 20, 2006, providing for the issuance of up to 5,225,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company to the officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company and/or its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan, the Company granted options to purchase an aggregate of 4,577,526 shares of Common Stock at $0.35 per share to the newly appointed directors and officers that held options to purchase ordinary shares of Index Ltd. prior to the completion of the acquisition, as well as to the newly appointed directors and officers of the Company.

 

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The principal terms and conditions of the stock options granted under the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan are that vesting of the options granted to Directors of the Company occurs in three stages: (1) 50% on January 20, 2006; (2) 25% on January 20, 2007; and (3) 25% on January 20, 2008. The options granted are exercisable at $0.35 per share. Furthermore, the stock options granted under the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan are generally non transferable other than to a legal or beneficial holder of the options upon the option holder’s death. The rights to vested but unexercised options cease to be effective: (1) 18 months after death of the stock options holder; (2) 6 months after Change of Control of the Company; 12 months after loss of office due to health related incapacity or redundancy; or (5) 12 months after the retirement of the options holder from a position with Index Oil.

Of the options to purchase an aggregate of 4,577,526 shares of Common Stock that were granted, the following stock options have been granted to directors of the Company:
Lyndon West
1,482,584 options
Andrew Boetius
1,482,584 options
Daniel Murphy
1,110,871 options
David Jenkins
200,112 options
Michael Scrutton
301,375 options

Stock Grants

Effective as of January 20, 2006, the Company granted bonus awards, in the form of shares of restricted common stock of the Company as follows: 101,265 to Mr. Lyndon West and 101,264 to each of Messrs. Andrew Boetius and David Jenkins, in consideration of Index Ltd. reaching certain performance objectives.

In addition, effective as of August 1, 2006, the Company granted bonus awards, in the form of shares of restricted common stock of the Company to Mr. Williams in consideration of his appointment as a director and Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production of the Company. The bonus stock award of 50,000 shares of restricted common stock to Mr. Williams is conditional on Mr. Williams being continuously employed by the Company in his current capacity for a minimum of 183 days from August 1, 2006
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

The following related party transactions occurred from January 1, 2004 to January 20, 2006.

In March of 2004, a total of 1,000,000 shares were issued to the Company’s officers and directors in consideration of $.005 per share, or a total of $5,000 in cash. In addition, Au E-Mun, Evon Au and Evelyn Au, former officers, directors and founders of Chinadoll, Inc. Sdn. Bhd., a privately held Malaysian corporation, assigned all of their right, title and interest in and to the Malaysian corporation to the Company at no cost to the Company.

On April 28, 2004, David Knapfel, a former officer and director of the Company, loaned the Company a total of $40,000 pursuant to the Promissory Note Agreement entered into with the Company, for the purpose of securing the lease and opening of Thai Pasta Sdn. Bdh.’s first restaurant. The loan was repaid in full from the proceeds of the Company’s initial public offering, registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form SB-2 and completed in November 2004.

Total stockholder loans to Index Ltd. during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 totaled $676,664 and $94,603, respectively, of which $676,664 ($663,872 at the transaction date foreign currency rate of $1.8088 to ₤1.0) were converted into 1,835,117 shares of common stock in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. Of this amount, 50,000 shares of common stock related to directors of Index Ltd. with the remaining shares for outside investors. The $94,603 ($91,302 at the original transaction date foreign currency rate and $86,758 at the conversion date foreign currency rate) stockholder loans converted to 250,325 shares of common stock in November 2005, together with the issue of 50,065 warrants. Of these totals 119,585 shares and 23,917 warrants were issued to directors of Index Ltd. Convertible notes payable at March 31, 2005, bore no interest, were unsecured and represent amounts loaned to Index Ltd. by certain stockholders. For more information please see Item 12 “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” and Notes 6 and 14 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  

During fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, 687,500 shares of common stock were issued for cash in the amount of $238,591. These shares also included warrants of 137,500 to purchase shares of common stock. Of these totals 126,000 shares and 25,200 warrants were issued to directors of Index Ltd. For more information please see Item 12 “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” and Notes 6 and 14 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Management believes that all of the above transactions were on terms at least as favorable as could have been obtained from unrelated third parties.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth the number of and percent of the Company's common stock beneficially owned by:


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·  
all directors and nominees, naming them,
·  
our executive officers,
·  
our directors and executive officers as a group, without naming them, and
persons or groups known by us to own beneficially 5% or more of our Common Stock or our Preferred Stock having voting rights:

The percentages in the table have been calculated on the basis of treating as outstanding for a particular person, all shares of our capital stock outstanding on November 8, 2006 and all shares of our common stock issuable to that person in the event of the exercise of outstanding options and other derivative securities owned by that person which are exercisable within 60 days of November 8, 2006. Except as otherwise indicated, the persons listed below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of our capital stock owned by them.
 
 
Title of Class
Capacity with Company
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned (1) (2)
Percentage of Class
 
 
 
 
 
Lyndon West
c/o Index Oil & Gas Ltd.,
Lawrence House, Lower Bristol Road,
Bath BA2 9ET, United Kingdom.
Common Stock
CEO and Director
5,060,379 (4)
7.61%
         
Andrew Boetius
c/o Index Oil & Gas Ltd.,
Lawrence House, Lower Bristol Road,
Bath BA2 9ET, United Kingdom.
Common Stock
Chief Financial Officer and Director
1,999,261 (5)
3.01%
         
Daniel Murphy
c/o Index Oil & Gas Ltd.,
Lawrence House, Lower Bristol Road,
Bath BA2 9ET, United Kingdom.
Common Stock
Director, Chairman of the Board and Secretary
993,488 (3)
1.50 %
         
John G. Williams
c/o Index Oil & Gas Ltd.,
Lawrence House, Lower Bristol Road,
Bath BA2 9ET, United Kingdom.
Common Stock
Director and Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production
 
 
--
--
         
Michael Scrutton
c/o Index Oil & Gas Ltd.,
Lawrence House, Lower Bristol Road,
Bath BA2 9ET, United Kingdom.
Common Stock
Director
2,636,417 (6)
4.01%
         
David Jenkins
c/o Index Oil & Gas Ltd.,
Lawrence House, Lower Bristol Road,
Bath BA2 9ET, United Kingdom.
Common Stock
Director
1,203,172 (7)
1.83%
         
Douglas Wordsworth
44 Heath Lane,
Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, UK CH66 NT.
Common Stock
--
3,829,433 (8)
5.84%
         
All Officers and
Directors As a Group
(6 persons)
 
 
11,892,711
17.40%
         
 

(1) This column represents the total number of votes each named stockholder is entitled to vote upon matters presented to the shareholders for a vote.
(2) Applicable percentage ownership is based on 65,509,943 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 8, 2006, together with securities exercisable or convertible into shares of Common Stock within 60 days of November 8, 2006 for each stockholder. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of Common Stock that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of November 8, 2006 are deemed to be beneficially owned by the person holding such securities for the purpose of computing the percentage of ownership of such person, but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.
(3) Includes (i) warrants to purchase 66,662 shares of Common Stock of the Company exercisable at $0.14 per share and (ii) options to purchase 555,435 shares of Common Stock of the Company exercisable at $0.35 per share, which are presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days.
(4) Includes (i) warrants to purchase 266,380 shares of Common Stock of the Company exercisable at $0.14 per share, (ii) options to purchase 741,292 shares of Common Stock of the Company exercisable at $0.35 per share, which are presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days, and (iii) 101,265 shares of Common Stock granted as executive bonus compensation.
(5) Includes (i) warrants to purchase 124,488 shares of Common Stock of the Company exercisable at $0.14 per share, (ii) options to purchase 741,292 shares of Common Stock of the Company exercisable at $0.35 per share, which are presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days, and (iii) 101,264 shares of Common Stock granted as executive bonus compensation.
 


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(6) Includes (i) warrants to purchase 33,095 shares of Common Stock of the Company exercisable at $0.14 per share and (ii) options to purchase 150,688 shares of Common Stock of the Company exercisable at $0.35 per share, which are presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days.
(7) Includes (i) warrants to purchase 12,539 shares of Common Stock of the Company exercisable at $0.14 per share, (ii) options to purchase 100,056 shares of Common Stock of the Company exercisable at $0.35 per share, which are presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days, and (iii) 101,264 shares of Common Stock granted as executive bonus compensation.
(8) Includes warrants to purchase 42,126 shares of Common Stock of the Company exercisable at $0.14 per share which are presently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days.
(9) The entire beneficial ownership consists of shares of Common Stock.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

The following table shows information with respect to each equity compensation plan under which the Company’s common stock is authorized for issuance as of September 30, 2006

 
 
  Number of securities
 
  Number of securities
 
  to be issued upon
  Weighted average
  remaining available for
 
  exercise of
  exercise price of
  future issuance under
 
  outstanding options,
outstanding options,   
 equity compensation plans
  Plan category
  warrants and rights
  warrants and rights
  (excluding securities reflected in column (a)
 
  (a)
  (b)
  (c)
  Equity compensation plans approved
 
 
 
  by security holders
4,577,526
  0.35
  647,474
 
 
 
 
  Equity compensation plans not
-0-  
  $ -0-
-0-
  approved by security holders
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total
  4,577,526
  0.35
  647,474
   
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
 
The following description of our capital stock and provisions of our articles of incorporation and bylaws, each as amended, is only a summary. You should also refer to the copies of our articles of incorporation and its amendments which are included as exhibits to our Current Reports on Form 8-K/A filed on March 15, 2006 and September 28, 2006, respectively, and bylaws which are included as exhibit to our Registration Statement filed on Form SB-2 with the SEC on May 24, 2004. Our authorized capital stock consists entirely of 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share and 10,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share. As of November 8, 2006, there were 65,509,943 shares of common stock and no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding. Please see section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 9 and in particular, the risk factors set forth with respect to our Common Stock.  
Dividend Policy
 
Our proposed operations are capital intensive and we need working capital. Therefore, we will be required to reinvest any future earnings in our operations. Our Board of Directors has no present intention of declaring any cash dividends, as we expect to re-invest all profits in the business for additional working capital for continuity and growth. The future declaration and payment of dividends will be determined by our Board of Directors after considering the conditions then existing, including our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, and other factors.
 
Common Stock
 
We are authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock of which 65,509,943 shares were issued and outstanding as of November 8, 2006. Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters submitted to a vote of our stockholders. Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends ratably, if any, as may be declared by the board of directors out of legally available funds, subject to any preferential dividend rights of any outstanding preferred stock. Upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of our common stock are entitled to receive ratably our net assets available after the payment of all debts and other liabilities and subject to the prior rights of any outstanding preferred stock. Holders of our common stock have no preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights. The outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and nonassessable. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of our common stock are subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of holders of shares of any series of preferred stock which we may designate and issue in the future without further stockholder approval.
 
Preferred Stock

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We are authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock of which no shares were issued and outstanding as of November 8, 2006.
 
Warrants

The following tables summarize the changes in warrants outstanding and exercised and the related exercise prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued as follows:

 
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
 
Outstanding and Exercisable March 31, 2005
(48,535 of Index Ltd.)
 
 
138,655
 
 
$
 
0.07
 
Granted
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Exercised
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Canceled or expired
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Outstanding and Exercisable at September 30, 2005
 
 
138,655
 
$
0.07
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding and Exercisable March 31, 2006
(382,548 of Index Ltd.)
 
 
1,092,676
 
 
$
 
0.13
 
Granted
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Exchanged
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Exercised
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Canceled or expired
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Outstanding and Exercisable at September 30, 2006
 
 
1,092,676
 
$
0.13
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warrants Outstanding 
 
Warrants Exercisable 
Exercise Prices
 
Number Outstanding  
 
  Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
 
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Number Exercisable  
 
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
$0.07
 
138,655
 
4.25
 
$0.07
 
138,655
 
$0.07
$0.14
 
143,037
 
4.25
 
$0.14
 
143,037
 
$0.14
$0.14
 
392,839
 
4.25
 
$0.14
 
392,839
 
$0.14
$0.14
 
391,410
 
4.25
 
$0.14
 
391,410
 
$0.14
$0.14
 
26,735
 
4.25
 
$0.14
 
26,735
 
$0.14
 
 
1,092,676
 
4.25
 
$0.13
 
1,092,676
 
$0.13
 
 
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, located at 17 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004, is the transfer agent for the Company.
 
INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
 
Our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, provide to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law that our directors or officers shall not be personally liable to us or our shareholders for damages for breach of such director's or officer's fiduciary duty. The effect of this provision of our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, is to eliminate our rights and our shareholders (through shareholders' derivative suits on behalf of our company) to recover damages against a director or officer for breach of the fiduciary duty of care as a director or officer (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior), except under certain situations defined by statute. We believe that the indemnification provisions in our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers.
 
Section 78.7502 of the Nevada Revised Statutes provides that a corporation may indemnify a director, officer, employee or agent made a party to an action by reason of that fact that he or she was a director, officer employee or agent of the corporation or was serving at the request of the corporation against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with such action if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation and with respect to any criminal action, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.
 

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Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
LEGAL MATTERS
 
The validity of our common stock offered hereby will be passed upon by Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, New York, New York.
EXPERTS
 
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE .

(a) Previous independent accountants

(i) On May 12, 2006, Index Oil & Gas Inc. (the "Company") dismissed Esther Yap & Co. as its independent accountants. The Company's Board of Directors approved the decision to change independent accountants.

(ii) Except for a “Going Concern” disclaimer issued by the Company’s accountants in connection with the audit of the Company’s financial statements for each of the two prior fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, the reports of Esther Yap & Co. on the financial statements for the past two fiscal years contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principle.

(iii) In connection with its audits for the two most recent fiscal years and up to the date of this Current Report, there have been no disagreements with Esther Yap & Co. on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements if not resolved to the satisfaction of Esther Yap & Co. would have caused them to make reference thereto in their report on the financial statements for such years.

(iv) During the two most recent fiscal years the former accountant did not advise the Company with respect to items listed in Regulation S-B Item 304(a)(1)(iv)(B)).

(v) The Company has requested that Esther Yap & Co. furnish it with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not it agrees with the above statements. A copy of such letter is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as exhibit #16.1.

(b) New independent accountants

The Company engaged Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP as its new independent accountants as of May 12, 2006. During the two most recent fiscal years and through March 31, 2006, the Company has not consulted with Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP regarding either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements, and neither a written report was provided to the Company nor oral advice was provided that Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement, as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-B and the related instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-B.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
 
Index Oil & Gas, Inc., is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and in accordance therewith files reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Furthermore, we filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form SB-2 under the Securities Act for the common stock to be sold in this offering. This prospectus does not contain all of the information in the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules that were filed with the registration statement. For further information with respect to the common stock and us, we refer you to the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules that were filed with the registration statement. Statements made in this prospectus regarding the contents of any contract, agreement or other document that is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement are not necessarily complete, and we refer you to the full text of the contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement. A copy of the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules that were filed with the registration statement may be inspected without charge at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the SEC's regional offices at 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661, Woolworth Building and 233 Broadway New York, New York. Copies of all or any part of the registration statement may be obtained from the SEC upon payment of the prescribed fee. Information regarding the operation of the public reference rooms may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains a web site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC. The address of the site is http://www.sec.gov.
 


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INDEX OIL AND GAS INC. 
 
Index Oil and Gas Inc. - Six Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Page
 
Condensed Consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006
 
 
F-2
 
Condensed Consolidated statements of losses for the three and six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
 
 
F-3 
 
Condensed Consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
 
 
F-4
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
F-5 - F-18 
 
 
 
Page
 
Reports of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm
 
 
F-19
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2006 and 2005
 
 
F-20
 
Consolidated Statements of Losses for the Years Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
 
 
F-21
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
 
 
F-22
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
 
 
F-23
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
F-23 - F-46
 
Supplemental Oil and Gas Information (Unaudited)
 
 
F-47
 

 


F-1



INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
 
September 30,
2006
(unaudited)
 
March 31,
2006
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2)
 
$
10,003,956
 
$
5,536,006
 
Restricted cash (Note 2)
 
 
3,063,950
 
 
-
 
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0  
 
 
42,900
 
 
12,501
 
Prepaid costs and other receivables
 
 
106,166
 
 
6,254
 
Other current assets
 
 
3,724
 
 
8,600
 
Total Current Assets
 
 
13,220,696
 
 
5,563,361
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oil & Gas Properties, full cost, net of accumulated depletion (Notes 2, 3, 6, 7 and 12)
 
 
1,896,129
 
 
951,199
 
Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (Notes 2 and 3)
 
 
1,402
 
 
1,727
 
Total Oil & Properties and Property and Equipment
 
 
1,897,531
 
 
952,926
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Assets
 
$
15,118,227
 
$
6,516,287
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
590,761
 
$
555,452
 
Bank loan (Notes 5 and 11)
 
 
-
 
 
48,569
 
Other current liability (Note 11)
 
 
-
 
 
1,007
 
Total Current Liabilities
 
 
590,761
 
 
605,028
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-Term Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset retirement obligation (Notes 3 and 6)
 
 
27,135
 
 
25,300
 
Total Liabilities
 
 
617,896
 
 
630,328
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders Equity: (Notes 5, 7, 8, 9 and 12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock, par value $0.001, 500 million shares authorized, 61,642,243 and 54,544,345 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006, respectively (see Notes 7 and 8)
 
 
61,642
 
 
54,544
 
Preferred stock, par value $0.001, 10 million shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006 (Notes 7 and 8)
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Additional paid in capital
 
 
15,103,108
 
 
8,387,306
 
Subscriptions received, net (Notes 8, 10 and 13)
 
 
2,747,765
 
 
-
 
Accumulated deficit
 
 
(3,435,909)
 
(2,575,581
)
Other comprehensive income (Notes 2 and 4)
 
 
23,725
 
 
19,690
 
Total Stockholders' Equity
 
 
14,500,331
 
 
5,885,959
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
$
15,118,227
 
$
6,516,287
 
 
 

 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF LOSSES
(unaudited)

 
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Revenue: (Note 12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oil sales
 
$
103,354
 
$
49,454
 
$
173,811
 
$
96,851
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating costs
 
 
23,323
 
 
9,892
 
 
47,239
 
 
17,371
 
Depreciation and amortization (Note 3)
 
 
31,223
 
 
15,972
 
 
52,771
 
 
39,854
 
General and administrative expenses (Note 2)
 
 
651,965
 
 
107,101
 
 
1,039,963
 
 
203,670
 
Total Operating Expenses
 
 
706,511
 
 
132,964
 
 
1,139,973
 
 
260,895
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from Operations
 
 
(603,157
)
 
(83,511
)
 
(966,162
)
 
(164,044
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt issue costs
 
 
-
 
 
(43,234
)
 
-
 
 
(43,234
)
Interest income
 
 
62,229
 
 
2,746
 
 
105,834
 
 
3,003
 
Total Other Income (Expense)
 
 
62,229
 
 
(40,488
)
 
105,834
 
 
(40,231
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss before Income Taxes
 
 
(540,928
)
 
(123,999
)
 
(860,328
)
 
(204,274
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income Taxes Benefit
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Loss
 
$
(540,928
)
$
(123,999
)
$
(860,328
)
$
(204,274
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss per share (Note 10):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and assuming dilution
 
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.02
)
$
(0.01
)
Weighted average shares outstanding (Note 10):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and assuming dilution
 
 
57,013,179
 
 
14,925,008
 
 
57,013,179
 
 
14,925,008
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)


 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 
 
 
September 30, 
 
 
 
 
2006 
 
 
2005 
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(860,328
)
$
(204,274
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non cash stock based compensation cost
 
 
355,001
 
 
-
 
Amortization of debt issue costs
 
 
-
 
 
43,234
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
52,771
 
 
39,854
 
(Increase) decrease in receivables
 
 
(125,035
)
 
(4,913
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
 
31,371
 
 
90,110
 
Net Cash (Used In) Operating Activities
 
 
(546,221
)
 
(35,988
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payments for oil and gas properties and property and equipment
 
 
(995,540
)
 
(220,434
)
Net Cash (Used In) Investing Activities
 
 
(995,540
)
 
(220,434
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from convertible notes payable
 
 
-
 
 
676,664
 
Proceeds from issue of common stock
 
 
7,097,898
 
 
-
 
Proceeds from bank term debt
 
 
-
 
 
51,374
 
Proceeds from stock subscriptions received, net of costs of $316,185
 
 
2,747,765
 
 
-
 
Repayment of bank term debt
 
 
(51,797
)
 
-
 
Payment for debt issue costs
 
 
-
 
 
(43,234
)
Payment for share issue costs
 
 
(730,000
)
 
 
 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
 
 
9,063,866
 
 
684,804
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
 
9,795
 
 
(15,251
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
 
7,531,900
 
 
413,131
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
$
5,536,005
 
$
8,673
 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period
 
$
13,067,906
 
$
421,804
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash (received) paid during the period for interest
 
$
(105,834
)
$
(3,003
)
Cash paid during the period for taxes
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-cash Financing and Investing Transactions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non cash stock based compensation cost
 
$
355,001
 
$
-
 
Conversion of loan capital into share capital
 
$
-
 
$
663,872
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY

Organization

In March 2004, a company named Thai One On, Inc. (“Thai”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada. Thai then acquired a wholly owned subsidiary, Thai Pasta Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., a privately held Malaysian company (“Thai Pasta”). In December of 2005 Thai changed its name from Thai One On Inc. to Index Oil and Gas, Inc (the “Company” or “Index Inc.”).

On January 20, 2006, the stockholders of Index Ltd., a company formed under the laws of United Kingdom, entered into Acquisition and Share Exchange Agreements (“Acquisition Agreements”, the “Transaction” or “Merger”) with the Company. Effective with the Acquisition Agreements, all previously outstanding equity stock owned by Index Ltd.’s stockholders were exchanged for an aggregate of 22,615,552 shares of the Company’s Common Stock and all issued warrants to purchase shares of equity stock in Index Ltd. were exchanged for 1,092,676 warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock of the Company.

Prior to the Merger, the Company’s year-end for accounting purposes was December 31, 2005. As a result of the Merger, there was a change in control of the public entity. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 141, Index Ltd. was deemed to be the acquiring entity. While the transaction is accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, in substance the Merger is a recapitalization of Index Ltd.’s capital structure. For accounting purposes, the Company accounted for the transaction as a reverse acquisition and Index was the surviving entity. The total purchase price and carrying value of net assets acquired was $1,578. The Company did not recognize goodwill or any intangible assets in connection with the transaction.

In addition, the Company also completed a private placement on January 20, 2006 for 8,533,333 shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, at a price of $0.60 per share for aggregate proceeds of approximately $5.1 million.  

For a complete summary of the Company’s history and its historical organizational activities for up to the period ended June 30, 2006 see the Company’s Annual Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K on July 17, 2006 and its Quarterly Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-QSB on August 11, 2006.

Operations

The Company announced on August 19, 2006 that the Walker 1 well went on production. Initial gross production of the Walker 1 well in Louisiana, in which Index has a 12.5% working interest, was approximately 200 barrels of oil produced per day. Associated gross gas production was approximately 0.175 million cubic feet per day. Walker 1 is the first productive well from the Company's initial Phase 2 "Four Well Portfolio," which now forms just part of the company's expanding operations going forward. Of the remaining 3 wells in this program, Vieman 1 has commenced drilling operations, Taffy 1 and Taffy 2, are expected to commence operations in Quarter 3 2007 with, as has been previously announced on July 18, 2006 under a joint operating agreement with a partner, with increased working interests in Vieman 1 (17%) and Taffy 2 (20%). Subsequently the Company announced a further increase in working interest in the Vieman well to 19.5%. This strategy is in line with the Company's strategy to rapidly build a balanced portfolio of producing assets without exposing investors to single critical events.

Index also announced on August 19, 2006 that the first of 4 wells in the Barton County exploration project in Kansas ("Barton") is expected to start drilling by Quarter 3 2007 anticipating that all 4 wells will be drilled back to back. These new wells are located on prospects interpreted from a newly acquired 17.25 square mile 3-D seismic survey (of which approximately 9.45 square miles cover Index leases). The Company believes several other leads have been identified from the Barton data, and that additional drilling opportunities may exist in the area. Drilling operations commenced on 19th August in the area and 3 wells were being drilled (the 4th well being delayed pending final leasing), of these three wells two have been completed subsequent to September 2006 as producers and one is non-commercial.

The Company also has spread its oil and gas lease participation over approximately an additional 2120 acres of land, bringing the project total to approximately 6900 acres. Index's ownership in Barton is now a 3.25% interest following this agreement to spread its ownership over an increased number of leases and therefore additional opportunities while maintaining the same net acreage position in the project.


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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY (continued)

The Barton wells formed part of a planned 8 well drilling program which includes 4 additional wells in the adjacent and similar Seward area already in production, in which Index has a 5% working interest. Drilling operations in Seward commenced on September 20, 2006 and 1 well was drilled at September 30, 2006 with two wells drilled subsequent to quarter end (the 4th being delayed to the next drilling program), and of these two wells, one has been completed as a producer and one is non-commercial.
 
On August 29, 2006, the Company completed a private placement for 7,097,898 shares of $0.001 par value common stock of the Company at a price of $1.00 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $7.1 million. The net proceeds of this placement will be applied to the expansion of Company's operations in the U.S. as the Company hopes to enter a busy drilling period over the coming 12 months.  

On September 19, 2006, the Company signed an agreement to participate in the New Taiton exploration project in South Texas. The first well, Ilse No. 1, in the New Taiton project will target stacked Wilcox sands, on trend with nearby gas fields with expected cumulative production in the 30 BCF range from the same reservoirs. The Company believes that the prospect is clearly identified by 3D seismic data and shows strong seismic attributes corresponding with the mapped structural closure. If Ilse No. 1 proves successful the Company expects to participate in further wells to develop the potential of the New Taiton area. As such, Ilse No. 1 could, in a success case, lead to Index's participation in what will be a significant field development for the Company. It is expected that Ilse No. 1 will spud in the fourth calendar quarter of 2006 with a proposed Total Depth (TD) of around 17,000 feet. The Company has taken a 10% Working Interest ("WI") in the New Taiton project and a 10% WI in Ilse No. 1.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation/Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006 and for the three and six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Index USA, Index Investments, Index Offshore, and Thai Pasta (inactive), after eliminating all significant intercompany accounts and transactions. Results of operations are included from the date of incorporation and to the extent of differences in dates of incorporation, the results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2006 are not comparable with September 30, 2005. For the reverse merger between the Company and Index Ltd. at January 20, 2006 the stockholder’s equity section and earnings per share in the Condensed Consolidated financial statements at September 30 and March 31, 2006 were restated to reflect the exchange of shares using a conversion ratio of approximately 2.857 shares of the Company to 1 share of Index Ltd.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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 period. Certain accounting policies involve judgments and uncertainties to such an extent that there is reasonable likelihood that materially different amounts could have been reported under different conditions, or if different assumptions had been used. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions used in preparation of our financial statements. The most significant estimates with regard to these financial statements relate to the provision for income taxes, dismantlement and abandonment costs, estimates to certain oil and gas revenues and expenses and estimates of proved oil and natural gas reserve quantities used to calculate depletion, depreciation and impairment of proved oil and natural gas properties and equipment.


 

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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted, although we believe that the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. Our balance sheet at March 31, 2006 is derived from the March 31, 2006 audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and Notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Concentrations of Credit Risk

Cash and cash equivalents represent cash in banks. The Company considers any highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity date of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company’s accounts receivable are concentrated among entities engaged in the energy industry, within the United States. Financial instruments and related items, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and related party receivables. The Company places its cash and temporary cash investments with credit quality institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit. Allowance for doubtful accounts was $0 at September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006.

Included in cash and cash equivalents in all unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements is restricted cash of approximately $3.1 million which is held in escrow at September 30, 2006 until a second closing under a private placement offering was consummated. This was done on October 4, 2006 when the company sold an additional 693.54 units of its securities at a price of $5,000 per unit to certain accredited investors, each unit consisting of 5000 shares of common stock of the Company for gross proceeds of approximately $3.5 million. Subsequently the company sold another 80 units on October 5, 2006, for an overall total of 3,867,700 shares of $0.001 par value common stock of the Company at a price of $1.00 per share for overall aggregate proceeds of approximately $3.9 million.

Oil and Gas Properties

The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties. Accordingly, all costs associated with acquisition, exploration, and development of properties are capitalized when incurred and accounted for in cost centers on a country by country basis and are amortized as mineral reserves in the cost center are produced, subject to a limitation that the capitalized costs not exceed the value of those reserves. In some cases, however, certain significant costs, such as those associated with offshore U.S. operations, are deferred separately without amortization until the specific property to which they relate is found to be either productive or nonproductive, at which time those deferred costs and any reserves attributable to the property are included in the computation of amortization in the cost center. All costs incurred in oil and gas producing activities are regarded as integral to the acquisition, discovery, and development of whatever reserves ultimately result from the efforts as a whole, and are thus associated with the Company’s reserves. The Company capitalizes internal costs directly identified with performing or managing acquisition, exploration and development activities. The Company has not capitalized any internal costs or interest at September 30, 2006 and 2005. Unevaluated costs are excluded from the full cost pool and are periodically evaluated for impairment rather than amortized. Upon evaluation, costs associated with productive properties are transferred to the full cost pool and amortized. Dispositions of oil and natural gas properties are accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs with no gain or loss recognized, unless such adjustments would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves.

Capitalized costs and estimated future development costs are amortized on a unit-of-production method based on proved reserves associated with the applicable cost center. The Company has assessed the impairment for oil and natural gas properties for the full cost pool at September 30, 2006 and will assess quarterly thereafter using a ceiling test to determine if impairment is necessary. Specifically, the net unamortized costs for each full cost pool less related deferred income taxes should not exceed the following: (a) the present value, discounted at 10%, of future net cash flows from estimated production of proved oil and gas reserves plus (b) all costs being excluded from the amortization base plus (c) the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproved properties included in the amortization base less (d) the income tax effects related to differences between the book and tax basis of the properties involved. The present value of future net revenues should be based on current prices, with consideration of price changes only to the extent provided by contractual arrangements, as of the latest balance sheet presented. The full cost ceiling test must take into account the prices of qualifying cash flow hedges in calculating the current price of the quantities of the future production of oil and gas reserves covered by the hedges as of the balance sheet date. In addition, the use of the hedge-adjusted price should be consistently applied in all reporting periods and the effects of using cash flow hedges in calculating the ceiling test, the portion of future oil and gas production being hedged, and the dollar amount that would have been charged to income had the effects of the cash flow hedges not been considered in calculating the ceiling limitation should be disclosed. Any excess is charged to expense during the period that the excess occurs. The Company did not have any hedging activities during the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. Application of the ceiling test is required for quarterly reporting purposes, and any write-downs cannot be reinstated even if the cost ceiling subsequently increases by year-end. No ceiling test write-down was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. Sales of proved and unproved properties are accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs with no gain or loss recognized, unless such adjustments would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves of oil and gas, in which case the gain or loss is recognized in income.   Abandonment of properties is accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs with no loss recognized.

Other Property, Plant and Equipment

Other property, plant and equipment primarily includes computer equipment, which is recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over useful lives of five years. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to expense as incurred while acquisitions are capitalized as additions to the related assets in the period incurred. Gains or losses from the disposal of property,



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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

plant and equipment are recorded in the period incurred. The net book value of the property, plant and equipment that is retired or sold is charged to accumulated depreciation and amortization, and the difference is recognized as a gain or loss in the results of operations in the period the retirement or sale transpires.

Segment Information

The Company has one reportable segment, oil and natural gas exploration and production, as determined in accordance with SFAS No. 131, “Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information”.

Foreign Currency Translation

The Company translates the foreign currency financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 52, “Foreign Currency Translation.” Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at fiscal period-end exchange rates. Revenue and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the fiscal quarter. Translation adjustments are included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the equity section of the condensed consolidated balance sheet with the corresponding foreign currency transaction (losses)/gains included in - other comprehensive loss - foreign currency translation in the statement of operations and totaled $23,725 and $19,690 at September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006, respectively.

Stock Based Compensation

In determining our accounting policies, the Company chose to apply the intrinsic value method pursuant to Accounting Standards Board (“APB”) APB No. 25, “Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB No. 25”) effective February 2003. Under APB No. 25, no compensation is recognized when the exercise price for options granted equals the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant. Accordingly, the provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” permit the continued use of the method prescribed by APB No. 25, but require additional disclosure, including pro forma calculations of net income (loss) per share as if the fair value method of accounting prescribed by SFAS No. 123 had been applied. Although the Company applied the intrinsic method in accounting for stock issued to employees, it does record compensation expense for the difference between the fair market value and the exercise price at the date of the grant using the Black Scholes valuation model. There was no pro forma impact for the three months ended September 30, 2005.

On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) “Share-Based Payments” (“SFAS-123R”). This statement applies to all awards granted, modified, repurchased or cancelled after January 1, 2006 and to the unvested portion of all awards granted prior to that date. The Company adopted this statement using the modified version of the prospective application (modified prospective application). Under the modified prospective application, compensation cost for the portion of awards for which the employee’s requisite service has not been rendered that are outstanding as of January 1, 2006 must be recognized as the requisite service is rendered on or after that date. The compensation cost for that portion of awards shall be based on the original fair market value of those awards on the date of grant as calculated for recognition under SFAS 123. The compensation cost for these earlier awards shall be attributed to periods beginning on or after January 1, 2006 using the attribution method that was used under SFAS 123. The impact of adoption of SFAS-123R decreased income from operations and income before income taxes and net income by $172,203 and $342,534 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2006, respectively and there was no impact on the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. The effect on net loss per share for basic and diluted is $0.01. In addition, a stock award was granted to an officer during the three months ended September 30, 2006 and compensation expense was recorded in the amount of $12,467, before income taxes. See Note 10 of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosure.

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections

In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections-A replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 (APB 20) and FASB Statement No. 3 (SFAS 154). In order to enhance financial reporting consistency between periods, SFAS 154 modifies the requirements for the accounting and reporting of the direct effects of changes in accounting principles. Under APB 20, the cumulative effect of voluntary changes in accounting principle was recognized in net income in the period of the change. Unlike the treatment previously prescribed by APB 20, retrospective application is now required, unless it is not practical to determine the specific effects in each period or the cumulative effect. If the period specific effects cannot be determined, it is required that the new accounting principle must be retrospectively applied in the earliest period possible to the balance sheet accounts and a corresponding adjustment be made to the opening balance of retained earnings or another equity account. If the cumulative effect cannot be determined, it is necessary to apply the new accounting principles prospectively at the earliest practical date. If it is not feasible to retrospectively apply the change in principle, the reason that this is not possible and the method used to report the change is required to be disclosed. The statement also provides that changes in accounting for depreciation, depletion or amortization should be treated as changes in an accounting estimate inseparable from a change in accounting principle and that disclosure of the preferability of the change is required. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Company adopted this FASB on April 1, 2006. The adoption of this pronouncement did not materially impact the Company’s operating results, financial position or cash flows.

 
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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Certain Hybrid Instruments, On February 16, 2006 the FASB issued SFAS 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Instruments,” which amends SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and SFAS 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.” SFAS 155 allows financial instruments that have embedded derivatives to be accounted for as a whole (eliminating the need to bifurcate the derivative from its host) if the holder elects to account for the whole instrument on a fair value basis. SFAS 155 also clarifies and amends certain other provisions of SFAS 133 and SFAS 140. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued in fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. The Company does not expect its adoption of this new standard to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows as it currently does not have any hybrid instruments outstanding at September 30, 2006.

  Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets , In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (“ SFAS No. 156”), which amends FASB Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. This Statement requires that all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities be initially measured at fair value, if practicable. The Board concluded that fair value is the most relevant measurement attribute for the initial recognition of all servicing assets and servicing liabilities, because it represents the best measure of future cash flows. This Statement permits, but does not require, the subsequent measurement of servicing assets and servicing liabilities at fair value. An entity that uses derivative instruments to mitigate the risks inherent in servicing assets and servicing liabilities is required to account for those derivative instruments at fair value. Under this Statement, an entity can elect subsequent fair value measurement of its servicing assets and servicing liabilities by class, thus simplifying its accounting and providing for income statement recognition of the potential offsetting changes in fair value of the servicing assets, servicing liabilities, and related derivative instruments. An entity that elects to subsequently measure servicing assets and servicing liabilities at fair value is expected to recognize declines in fair value of the servicing assets and servicing liabilities more consistently than by reporting other-than-temporary impairments. An entity should adopt this Statement as of the beginning of its first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Earlier adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year, provided the entity has not yet issued financial statements, including interim financial statements, for any period of that fiscal year. The effective date of this Statement is the date an entity adopts the requirements of this Statement. The Company has not yet determined the impact the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Accounting for Fair Value Measurements, In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”), to define fair value and establish a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and to expand disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. Prior to this Statement, there were different definitions of fair value and limited guidance for applying those definitions in GAAP. A single definition of fair value, together with a framework for measuring fair value, should result in increased consistency and comparability in fair value measurements. The expanded disclosures about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities should provide users of financial statements with better information about the extent to which fair value is used to measure recognized assets and liabilities, the inputs used to develop the measurements and the effect of certain of the measurements on earnings (or changes in net assets) for the period. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods with those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted.   The Company has not yet determined the impact the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations.

SFAS 158. In September 2006 the FASB issued its Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 158 “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans”. This Statement improves financial reporting by requiring an employer to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income of a business entity or changes in unrestricted net assets of a not-for-profit organization. This Statement also improves financial reporting by requiring an employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position, with limited exceptions. The effective date for an employer with publicly traded equity securities is as of the end of the fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006. The Company does not expect adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its financial position, operations or cash flows

 

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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 3 -  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS AND CAPITALIZED INTEREST

Oil and Gas Properties

Major classes of oil and gas properties under the full cost method of accounting at September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006 consist of the following:

 
 
September 30, 2006
 
March 31,
2006
 
Proved properties
 
$
1,326,345
 
$
722,056
 
Unevaluated properties
 
 
749,815
 
 
356,729
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross oil and gas properties-onshore
 
 
2,076,160
 
 
1,078,785
 
Less: accumulated depletion
 
 
(180,031
)
 
(127,586
)
Net oil and gas properties-onshore
 
$
1,896,129
 
$
951,199
 

Included in the Company's oil and gas properties are asset retirement obligations of $27,135 and $25,300 as of September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006, respectively.

Depletion expense was $31,060 and $15,858 or $19.29 and $19.11 per barrel of production for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

At September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006, the Company excluded the following capitalized costs from depletion, depreciation and amortization:
 
 
 
September 30, 2006
 
March 31,
2006
 
Not subject to depletion-onshore:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exploration costs
 
 
575,065
 
 
236,806
 
Cost of undeveloped acreage
 
 
174,750
 
 
119,923
 
Total not subject to depletion
 
 
749,815
 
 
356,729
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It is anticipated that the cost of undeveloped acreage of $174,750 and exploration costs of $575,065 will be included in depreciation, depletion and amortization when the related projects are planned and drilled.


 
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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 3 -  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS AND CAPITALIZED INTEREST (continued)

Acquisitions and Dispositions

All costs of acquisition and evaluation of the properties have been included in the full cost amortization base since the time the determination of the proved reserves was made or the property was otherwise evaluated.

The Company paid $375,000 in July 2003 to acquire its interest in the oil and gas leases comprising the Kansas properties, which included rights to a number of newly drilled wells that were in the process of being brought on stream at that time. Initially $100,000 of the overall acquisition cost was allocated to proved property acquisition costs and $275,000 to unproved property acquisition costs. It is expected that at least 24 prospects will be drilled in total on these properties and for each well that has been drilled on the Kansas properties subsequent to the acquisition and through to September 30, 2006, $16,000 per well (being approximately 1/24 of the original acquisition cost) has been reclassified as proved property costs and brought into the calculation of amortization against estimated proven reserves. In addition an equivalent transfer has been made for future well locations for which proven undeveloped reserves have been ascribed at September 30, 2006 and 2005. Drilling and completion of wells on the Kansas properties generally takes no more than one month in total. In fiscal year 2006, the Company acquired its interest in the Barton County Kansas exploration project.

During June 2006, the Company committed to exercise of its option for Phase 2, at a cost of $142,726, including data processing charges, and its 18% participation in the first well with ADC in Nacogdoches County in East Texas, which is expected to be drilled during fiscal year ended 2007.

During, July 2006, the Company agreed with operator Crawford Energy to increase its WI (working interest) in wells Vieman 1 from 12.5% to 17% and Taffy 2 from 7.5% to 20%. Subsequently, the Company announced a further increase in working interest in the Vieman well to 19.5%.
 
Index also announced on August 19, 2006 that the first of 4 wells in the Barton County exploration project in Kansas ("Barton") is expected to start drilling by Quarter 3 2007 anticipating that all 4 wells will be drilled back to back. These new wells are located on prospects interpreted from a newly acquired 17.25 square mile 3-D seismic survey (of which approximately 9.45 square miles cover Index leases). The Company believes several other leads have been identified from the Barton data, and that additional drilling opportunities may exist in the area. Drilling operations commenced on 19th August in the area and 3 wells were being drilled (the 4th well being delayed pending final leasing), of these three wells two have been completed subsequent to September 2006 as producers and one is non-commercial.
 
 
The Company also has spread its oil and gas lease participation over approximately an additional 2120 acres of land, bringing the project total to approximately 6900 acres. Index's ownership in Barton is now a 3.25% interest following this agreement to spread its ownership over an increased number of leases and therefore, additional opportunities while maintaining the same net acreage position in the project.
 
 
The Barton wells formed part of a planned 8 well drilling program which includes 4 additional wells in the adjacent and similar Seward area already in production, in which Index has a 5% working interest. Drilling operations in Seward commenced on September 20, 2006 and 1 well was drilled at September 30, 2006 with two wells drilled subsequent to quarter end (the 4th being delayed to the next drilling program), and of these three wells two have been completed as producers and one is non-commercial.
 
 
On September 19, 2006, the Company signed an agreement to participate in the New Taiton exploration project in South Texas. The first well, Ilse No. 1, in the New Taiton project will target stacked Wilcox sands, on trend with nearby gas fields with cumulative production in the 30 BCF range from the same reservoirs. The Company believes that the prospect is clearly identified by 3D seismic data and shows strong seismic attributes corresponding with the mapped structural closure. If Ilse No. 1 proves successful the Company expects to participate in further wells to develop the potential of the New Taiton area. It is expected that Ilse No. 1 will spud in the fourth calendar quarter of 2006 with a proposed Total Depth (TD) of around 17,000 feet. The Company has taken a 10% Working Interest ("WI") in the New Taiton project and a 10% WI in Ilse No. 1.

Other Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. When retired or otherwise disposed, the related carrying value and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and the net difference less any amount realized from disposition, is reflected in earnings. For financial statement purposes, property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of the assets. Maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are charged against earnings when incurred. Additions and major renewals are capitalized. Major assets at September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006 were as follows:

 
 
September 30, 2006
 
March 31,  2006
 
Computer costs, including foreign translation adjustment
 
$
11,644
 
$
11,217
 
Less: accumulated depreciation
 
 
(10,242
)
 
(9,490
)
Total other property and equipment
 
$
1,402
 
$
1,727
 

Depreciation expenses from continuing operations amounted to $163 and $114 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. There was no interest capitalized in property, plant and equipment at September 30, 2006 and 2005.

NOTE 4 - COMPREHESIVE LOSS

For the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, comprehensive loss consisted of the amounts listed below.

 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 
 
 
 
2006
 
 
2005
 
Net loss
 
$
(540,928
)
$
(123,999
)
Foreign currency translation
 
 
2,159
 
 
(4,538
)
Comprehensive Loss
 
$
(538,768
)
$
(128,537
)

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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 5 - NOTES PAYABLE

Index Ltd incurred debt and raised capital through a series of rounds of fundraising from inception through September 30, 2006. All of the Index Ltd. stockholder debt funding was later converted to common stock at par and additional paid in capital. After all conversion of stock, notes payable at September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006 was $0.

There was no debt issue cost incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2006 and $20,421 incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2005. There was no debt issue amortization expense in the three months ended September 30, 2006 and $43,234 for the three months ended September 30, 2005 associated with the conversion of shareholder loans discussed above. The debt issue costs were capitalized and were amortized up to the point of conversion to common stock. There was no unamortized debt issue cost at September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006.

In addition, during the three months ended September 30, 2006 Index Ltd had a one-year term note for additional financing for operations. The amount borrowed was $51,374 (with a valuation of $48,569 at March 31, 2006) in quarter 1 of fiscal year 2006 at the ruling transaction rate. The term loan was financed at a rate of 2% over the bank’s prime interest rate. At expiration date in April 2006, the bank renewed the loan for up to an additional year. The bank held the following security: Debenture including fixed equitable charge over all present and future freehold and leasehold property of Index Ltd; First fixed charge over, among other things, book and other debts, chattels, goodwill and uncalled capital. First floating charge over all assets and undertakings both present and future of Index Ltd.; Joint and several guarantees were given by Lyndon West and Michael Scrutton. This bank loan was repaid during the three months ended September 30, 2006, being $51,797 at the transaction date, and there were no outstanding bank loans at September 30, 2006.

NOTE 6  -  ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

Activity related to the Company’s ARO during the three months ended September 30, 2006 is as follows:

 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006
 
ARO as of beginning of period
 
$
25,300
 
Liabilities incurred during period
 
 
1,835
 
Liabilities settled during period
 
 
-
 
Accretion expense
 
 
-
 
Balance of ARO as of end of period
 
$
27,135
 

Of the total ARO, $27,135 is classified as a long-term liability at September 30, 2006. For each of the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company recognized no accretion expense related to its ARO, due to the assumption of a full offset of salvage values.

 
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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(Unaudited)

NOTE 7  -  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company has no commitments to oil and gas exploration and production capital expenditure other than ongoing planned expenditures on the Kansas properties, and the commitments relating to new wells in Texas and Louisiana. In July 2006, the Company agreed with operator Crawford Energy to increase its WI (working interest) in wells Vieman 1 from 12.5% to 17% and Taffy 2 from 7.5% to 20%, subsequently the Company announced a further increase in working interest in the Vieman well to 19.5%.

During the year ended March 31, 2006, the Company entered into two agreements: (1) a Seismic Reprocessing and Exploration Agreement (“Seismic Reprocessing Agreement”) with Advanced Drilling Concepts (“ADC”) covering prospective areas in the U.S. Gulf Coast; and (2) an agreement to acquire a 5% working interest in an exploration project in Barton County, Kansas. During June 2006, the Company announced the exercise of its option for Phase 2, at a cost of $142,726, including data processing charges, and its 18% participation in the first well with ADC in Nacogdoches County in East Texas, which is expected to be drilled during fiscal year ended 2007.

Index also announced on August 19, 2006 that the first of 4 wells in the Barton County exploration project in Kansas ("Barton") is expected to start drilling by Q4 2006, subsequently 3 wells were drilled and one delayed. These new wells are located on prospects interpreted from a newly acquired 17.25 square mile 3-D seismic survey (of which approximately 9.45 square miles cover Index leases). The Company believes several other leads have been identified from the Barton data, and that additional drilling opportunities may exist in the area.

The Barton wells formed part of a planned 8 well drilling program which includes 4 additional wells in the adjacent and similar Seward area already in production, in which Index has a 5% working interest. Drilling operations in Seward commenced on September 20, 2006 and 1 well was drilled at September 30, 2006 with two wells drilled subsequent to quarter end (the 4th being delayed to the next drilling program), and of these three wells two have been completed as producers and one is non-commercial.

The Company also has spread its oil and gas lease participation over approximately an additional 2120 acres of land, bringing the project total to approximately 6900 acres. Index's ownership in Barton is now a 3.25% interest following this agreement to spread its ownership over an increased number of leases and therefore, additional opportunities while maintaining the same net acreage position in the project.

The Barton wells formed part of a planned 8 well drilling program which includes 4 additional wells in the adjacent and similar Seward area already in production, in which Index has a 5% working interest. Drilling operations in Seward commenced on September 20, 2006 and 1 well was drilled in at September 30, 2006 with two wells drilled subsequent to quarter end (the 4th being delayed to the next drilling program), and of these three wells two have been completed as producers and one is non-commercial.

On September 19, 2006, the Company signed an agreement to participate in the New Taiton exploration project in South Texas. The first well, Ilse No. 1, in the New Taiton project will target stacked Wilcox sands, on trend with nearby gas fields with cumulative production in the 30 BCF range from the same reservoirs. The prospect is clearly identified by 3D seismic data and shows strong seismic attributes corresponding with the mapped structural closure. If Ilse No. 1 proves successful the Company expects to participate in further wells to develop the potential of the New Taiton area. It is expected that Ilse No. 1 will spud in the fourth calendar quarter of 2006 with a proposed Total Depth (TD) of around 17,000 feet. The Company has taken a 10% Working Interest ("WI") in the New Taiton project and a 10% WI in Ilse No. 1.

Lease Commitments

The Company does not have any capital lease commitments. The Company rents its main operating office in Houston on a month-to-month basis for which payments began in November 2005.

Consulting Agreements

The Company has held consulting agreements with outside contractors, certain of whom are also Company stockholders. The Agreements are generally for a fixed term from inception and renewable from time to time unless either the Company or Consultant terminates such engagement by written notice.

Stockholder Matters

As our Common Stock is a security registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we must solicit proxies or obtain consent or authorizations by or on behalf of our management from the holders of record of our common stock in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Exchange Act, including those prescribed in Section 14 of the Act. On November 25, 2005, prior management of the Company obtained the approval of the majority of its stockholders ratifying the increase of authorized common stock of the Company from 25,000,000 to 75,000,000 which occurred in November 2005 pursuant to stockholder approval under Nevada Revised Statutes. On September 15, 2006, the stockholders of the Company holding the majority of issued and outstanding common stock of the Company ratified the increase in the authorized common stock of the Company from 25,000,000 shares to 75,000,000 shares

In addition, on September 15, 2006, the stockholders of the Company holding the majority of issued and outstanding common stock of the Company approved the increase in authorized common stock of the Company from 75,000,000 shares to 500,000,000 shares and approved for the Company to create 10,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “Approvals”). Subsequently, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, as amended, with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada that was effective as of September 21, 2006. The Amendment was filed to effect the Approvals.
 
Additionally, on equal date, the stockholders of the Company holding the majority of issued and outstanding common stock of the Company approved the adoption of the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan and ratified the selection of Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP (“RBSM”) as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal years ending March 31, 2006 and 2007.

Registration Statement

On August 29, 2006, the Company completed a private placement offering in which the Company sold 1419.58 units of its securities at a price of $5,000 per unit to certain accredited investors (“Investors #1”), each unit consisting of 5,000 shares of common stock of the Company for a total of 7,097,898 shares of $0.001 par value common stock of the Company at a price of $1.00 per share for aggregate proceeds of approximately $7.1 million. Furthermore on October 4, 2006, the company completed a second closing of the private placement offering in which the Company sold an additional 693.54 units of its securities at a price of $5,000 per unit to certain accredited investors (“Investors #2”, Investors #1 and Investors #2 shall collectively be referred to as the “Investors”) , each unit consisting of 5000 shares of common stock of the Company for gross proceeds of approximately $3.5 million and subsequently sold another 80 units on October 5, 2006, for an overall total of 3,867,700 shares of $0.001 par value common stock of the Company at a price of $1.00 per share for overall aggregate proceeds of approximately $3.9 million.  

Subsequently, on October 11, 2006 pursuant to the requirements of the Registration Rights Agreement entered into by and among the Company and the Investors, the Company filed a Registration Statement with the SEC on Form SB-2 to register, among other securities, the units of common stock sold in the private placement offering. The Company has agreed to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC no later than 180 days from August 29, 2006. If the Company should fail to have the Registration Statement declared effective on or before them time frame described, the Investors will entitled to the liquidated damages from the Company in an amount equal to 2% of the aggregate subscription amounts per month for each month that the Company is delinquent in failing to obtain the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, subject to an overall limit of up to 15 months of partial liquidated damages. The Company anticipates that it will be able to obtain effectiveness in the time frame described. The Company has therefore, not recorded any contingent liability associated with the liquidated damages.

 

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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 7  -  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)

Litigation

The Company is subject from time to time to various legal proceedings and claims, which arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although occasional adverse decisions or settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of such matters will not have material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity. Consequently, the Company has not recorded any reserve for legal matters.

NOTE 8 - CAPITAL STOCK

As our Common Stock is a security registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we must solicit proxies or obtain consent or authorizations by or on behalf of our management from the holders of record of our common stock in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Exchange Act, including those prescribed in Section 14. On November 25, 2005, prior management of the Company obtained the approval of the majority of stockholders of the Company authorizing it to increase the authorized common stock of the Company from 25,000,000 to 75,000,000 (the “Increase”).

In September 2006, the stockholders of the Company holding the majority of issued and outstanding common stock of the Company approved the increase in authorized common stock of the Company from 75,000,000 shares to 500,000,000 shares and to create 10,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “Approvals”). Subsequently, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, as amended, with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada that was effective as of September 21, 2006. The Amendment was filed to effect the Approvals.

On August 29, 2006, the Company completed the first closing under a private placement offering in which the Company sold 1419.58 units of its securities at a price of $5,000 per unit to certain accredited investors, each unit consisting of 5,000 shares of common stock of the Company for a total of 7,097,898 shares of $0.001 par value common stock of the Company at a price of $1.00 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $7.1 million. The net proceeds of this placement will be applied to the expansion of Index's operations in the U.S. as the Company hopes to enter a busy drilling period over the coming 12 months.   The proposed application of the proceeds is in line with Index's strategy to develop its activities to include higher upside, carefully risked opportunities appropriate to its financial resources and spread across a balanced and managed portfolio. Total fees paid on the first closing of the private placement were approximately $730,000.

Furthermore on October 4, 2006, the Company completed a second closing of the private placement offering in which the Company sold an additional 693.54 units of its securities at a price of $5,000 per unit to certain accredited investors, each unit consisting of 5000 shares of common stock of the Company for gross proceeds of approximately $3.5 million and it subsequently sold another 80 units on October 5, 2006, for a total of 3,867,700 shares of common stock of the Company at a price of $1.00 per share for overall aggregate proceeds of approximately $3.9 million. Index has entered a 12-14 well drilling program. At September 30, 2006, a total of approximately $3.1 million in gross proceeds were held in escrow under the terms of the private placement and have been recorded as restricted cash in current assets and subscriptions received, net in the equity section of the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Total accrued fees payable relating to the escrow funds were approximately $316,000.

The purchasers agreed not to sell the Common stock included in the units for a period of six months from the date of their purchase, unless permitted earlier by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the purchasers further agreed to be bound by any lock-up period required by state or federal regulation. The shares of common stock are restricted securities under Securities Act of 1933, as amended and applicable state securities laws and, therefore, may only be transferred pursuant to the registration requirements of federal and state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements.

Subsequently, on October 11, 2006 pursuant to the requirements of the Registration Rights Agreement entered into by and among the Company and the Investors, the Company filed a Registration Statement with the SEC on Form SB-2 to register, among other securities, the units of common stock sold in the private placement offering. The Company has agreed to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC no later than 180 days from August 29, 2006. If the Company should fail to have the Registration Statement declared effective on or before them time frame described, the Investors will entitled to the liquidated damages from the Company in an amount equal to 2% of the aggregate subscription amounts per month for each month that the Company is delinquent in failing to obtain the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, subject to an overall limit of up to 15 months of partial liquidated damages. The Company anticipates that it will be able to obtain effectiveness in the time frame described. The Company has therefore, not recorded any contingent liability associated with the liquidated damages.

NOTE 9 - OPTIONS AND WARRANTS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Board of Directors of the Company agreed to the adoption of the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “Stock Option Plan”) and approved it on March 14, 2006 effective as of January 20, 2006, providing for the issuance of up to 5,225,000 shares of Common Stock of Index Inc. to officers, directors, employees and consultants of Index Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. The plan was ratified by the current stockholders in September 2006. Pursuant to the Stock Option Plan, Index Inc. allowed for the issuance of options to purchase 4,577,526 shares of Common Stock at $0.35 per share to newly appointed directors and officers of Index Inc. that had held options to purchase ordinary shares of Index Ltd. prior to the completion of the acquisition. Total compensation expense recorded for the issuance of these options in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was $172,203.

The principal terms and conditions of the share options granted under the Stock Option Plan are that vesting of the options granted occurs in three stages: (1) 50% on January 20, 2006; (2) 25% on January 20, 2007; and (3) 25% on January 20, 2008. The options granted are exercisable at $0.35 per share. Furthermore, the share options granted under the Share Option Plan are generally non-transferable other than to a legal or beneficial holder of the options upon the option holder’s death. The rights to vested but unexercised options cease to be effective: (1) 18 months after death of the stock options holder; (2) 6 months after Change of Control of Index Inc.; (3) 12 months after loss of   office due to health related incapacity or redundancy; or (4) 12 months after the retirement of the options holder from a position with Index Inc. All options have a 5 year expiring term.

On August 29, 2006, the Board of Directors appointed John Williams as Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production and a director of the Company effective August 1, 2006. In addition to Mr. Williams’ salary of $150,000 per year, he was awarded a restricted bonus stock award of 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock contingent on 183 days of continuous service to the Company. Compensation expense of $12,467 was recorded on the award at the market price of $1.20 per share, the market price at the date of the grant, for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Upon satisfaction of the terms of the award, Mr. Williams will be issued 50,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company.

Adoption of SFAS-123R

In determining the Company’s accounting policies, the Company chose to apply the intrinsic value method pursuant to Accounting Standards Board (“APB”) No. 25, “Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB No. 25”), effective in 2003. Under APB No. 25, no compensation is recognized when the exercise price for options granted equals the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant. Accordingly, the provisions of SFAS No. 123 permit the continued use of the method prescribed by APB No. 25 but require additional disclosures, including pro forma calculations of net income (loss) per share as if the fair value method of accounting prescribed by SFAS No. 123 had been applied.

 
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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 9 - OPTIONS AND WARRANTS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company began accounting for stock-based compensation under SFAS-123R, whereby the Company records compensation expense based on the fair value of awards described below. The Company did not issue any stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2005 and therefore had no compensation expense.

The remaining compensation expense associated with total unvested awards as of September 30, 2006 was $435,498 and will be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of approximately 1 year. $172,203 was recorded as compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Since there was no public market for the Company’s stock and operations were not comparable to a peer group prior to the acquisition, the stock issuance price for the private equity raising at the date of acquisition of $0.60 was used as the share market price and an exercise price of $0.35. The weighted-average fair value of options granted under the fair valued based method or $0.398, using the Black Scholes model, was determined using the following assumptions: (1) a risk free rate of 4.38%; (2) a volatility rate of 100%; (3) a zero dividend rate; (4) a zero percent forfeiture rate; (5) the latest stock issuance price used as the share market price; and (6) 2 year life.
 
Stock Options

The following tables summarize the changes in options outstanding and exercised and the related exercise prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued to certain directors and stockholders at September 30, 2006 and 2005 restated for the recapitalization which occurred on January 20, 2006 at an exchange rate of one Index Ltd. share or warrant for approximately 2.857 shares or warrants of the Company’s.

 
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
 
Outstanding at March 31, 2005
 
 
-
 
$
-
 
Granted
 
 
4,577,526
 
 
0.35
 
Exercised
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Canceled or expired
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Outstanding at March 31, 2006
 
 
4,577,526
 
$
0.35
 
Granted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercised
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Canceled or expired
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Outstanding at September 30, 2006
 
 
4,577,526
 
$
0.35
 

The Company has assumed an annual forfeiture rate of 0 % for the awards granted in 2006 based on the Company’s history for this type of award to various employee groups. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period and immediately for retirement-eligible employees.

Options Outstanding
 
Options Exercisable
 
 
Exercise Price
 
 
Number
Outstanding
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
 
Weighed Average Exercise Price
 
 
Number
Exercisable
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
$ 0.35
 
4,577,526
 
4.31
 
$ 0.35
 
2,288,763
 
$ 0.35



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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 9 - OPTIONS AND WARRANTS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)

Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and options exercisable at September 30, 2006 was $4,531,750 and $2,265,875, respectively. Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company's closing stock price on the last trading day of the fiscal period, which was $1.34 as of September 30, 2006, and the exercise price multiplied by the number of options outstanding. As of September 30, 2006, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was approximately $435,498, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 12 months. No options vested during  the six-month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Warrants

The following tables summarize the changes in warrants outstanding and exercised and the related exercise prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued as follows:

 
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
 
Outstanding and Exercisable March 31, 2005
 
 
138,655
 
$
 
0.07
 
Granted
 
 
954,021
 
 
0.14
 
Exercised
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Canceled or expired
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Outstanding and Exercisable March 31, 2006
 
 
1,092,676
 
$
 
0.13
 
Granted
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Exchanged
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Exercised
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Canceled or expired
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Outstanding and Exercisable at September 30, 2006
 
 
1,092,676
 
$
0.13
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Warrants Outstanding
 
 
Warrants Exercisable 
 
Exercise Prices
 
 
Number Outstanding  
 
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)  
 
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price  
 
 
Number Exercisable  
 
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price  
 
$0.07
 
 
138,655
 
 
4.00
 
 
$0.07
 
 
138,655
 
 
$0.07
 
$0.14
 
 
143,037
 
 
4.00
 
 
$0.14
 
 
143,037
 
 
$0.14
 
$0.14
 
 
392,839
 
 
4.00
 
 
$0.14
 
 
392,839
 
 
$0.14
 
$0.14
 
 
391,410
 
 
4.00
 
 
$0.14
 
 
391,410
 
 
$0.14
 
$0.14
 
 
26,735
 
 
4.00
 
 
$0.14
 
 
26,735
 
 
$0.14
 
 
 
 
1,092,676
 
 
4.00
 
 
$0.13
 
 
1,092,676
 
 
$0.13
 


 
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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)

NOTE 10  -  EARNINGS PER SHARE 

In February 2003, Index Ltd. was capitalized with 100 million shares of common stock authorized. On January 20, 2006, in a reverse merger between the Company and Index Ltd., 22,615,552 of the Company’s Common Stock were exchanged for 7,916,232 shares of Index Ltd. and 8,533,333 shares were sold to private investors in connection with the Transaction. In addition, as of January 20, 2006, the Company had 23,091,667 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding. The Company also issued 303,793 shares of common stock to management as compensation expense, which had been reserved for issue as part of the share exchange transaction. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if contracts to issue common stock and related stock options were exercised at the end of the period. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, shares totaling 50,000 issued to an officer were excluded from basic and diluted earnings per share as they are based on a contingency condition that has not been met. In addition, for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, excluded from diluted earnings per share are 5,670,202 and 138,658, respectively of warrants, options and/or subscriptions received to acquire common stock.

The following is a calculation of basic and diluted weighted average shares and/or options and warrants outstanding:

 
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
Shares—basic
 
57,013,179
 
14,925,008
 
57,013,179
 
14,925,008
Dilution effect of stock option and awards at end of period
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Shares—diluted   
 
57,013,179
 
14,925,008
 
57,013,179
 
14,925,008
Stock awards and shares excluded from diluted earnings per share due to anti-dilutive effect
 
5,670,202
 
138,658
 
5,670,202
 
138,658

NOTE 11 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Lyndon West and Michael Scrutton, jointly and severally, guaranteed the bank loan. During the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company repaid the bank loan.

On August 29, 2006, the Board of Directors appointed John Williams as Executive Vice President of Exploration and Production and a director of the Company effective August 1, 2006. In addition to Mr. Williams’ salary of $150,000 per year, he was awarded a restricted bonus stock award of 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock contingent on 183 days of continuous service to the Company. Compensation expense of $12,467 was recorded on the award at the market price of $1.20 per share, the market price at the date of the grant, for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Upon satisfaction of the terms of the award, Mr. Williams will be issued 50,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company. In addition, Mr. Williams entered into a consulting agreement during the period of May-July 2006 by and between the Company at a fee of $1,000 per day for a total fee of $25,000 prior to acceptance of employment with the Company.

NOTE 12 - OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Company has one reportable segment, oil and natural gas exploration and production, as determined in accordance with SFAS No. 131, “Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.” See below for information by geographic location.

Geographic Area Information

During the three months ended September 30, 2006 and as of September 30, 2005, the Company owned oil and natural gas interests in three main geographic areas in the United States. Geographic revenue and property, plant and equipment information below is based on physical location of the assets at the end of each period.

 
 
 
September 30, 2006 
 
 
 
Total Oil & Gas
Revenue 
 
Total Assets   (1) 
 
Kansas
 
$
55,235
 
$
744,134
 
Louisiana
 
 
48,119
 
 
277,767
 
Texas-
 
 
 
 
 
804,464
 
Other
 
 
-
 
 
337,343
 
Total
 
$
103,354
 
$
2,163,708
 

(1)
Total assets at September 30, 2006 are reported gross. Under the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties, depreciation, depletion and amortization is not allocated to properties.



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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(unaudited)
NOTE 13 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company agreed with operator Crawford Energy to increase its working interest (“WI”) in wells Vieman 1 from 12.5% to 17% and Taffy 2 from 7.5% to 20%. Prior to commencing operations on 15th October 2006, the Company further increased its WI in the Vieman 1 well to 19.5%.

Index also announced on August 19, 2006 that the first of 4 wells in the Barton County exploration project in Kansas ("Barton") is expected to start drilling by Quarter 3 2007 anticipating that all 4 wells will be drilled back to back. These new wells are located on prospects interpreted from a newly acquired 17.25 square mile 3-D seismic survey (of which approximately 9.45 square miles cover Index leases). The Company believes several other leads have been identified from the Barton data, and that additional drilling opportunities may exist in the area. Drilling operations commenced on 19th August in the area and 3 wells were being drilled (the 4th well being delayed pending final leasing), of these three wells two have been completed subsequent to September 2006 as producers and one is non-commercial.

The Company also has spread its oil and gas lease participation over approximately an additional 2120 acres of land, bringing the project total to approximately 6900 acres. Index's ownership in Barton is now a 3.25% interest following this agreement to spread its ownership over an increased number of leases and therefore, additional opportunities while maintaining the same net acreage position in the project.

The Barton wells formed part of a planned 8 well drilling program which includes 4 additional wells in the adjacent and similar Seward area already in production, in which Index has a 5% working interest. Drilling operations in Seward commenced on September 20, 2006 and 1 well was drilled at September 30, 2006 with two wells drilled subsequent to quarter end (the 4th being delayed to the next drilling program), and of these three wells two have been completed as producers and one is non-commercial.

On October 4, 2006, the Company completed a second closing of the private placement offering, which initially closed in September 2006, in which the Company sold an additional 693.54 units of its securities at a price of $5,000 per unit to certain accredited investors, each unit consisting of 5000 shares of common stock of the Company for gross proceeds of approximately $3.5 million and it subsequently sold another 80 units on October 5, 2006, for a total of 3,867,700 shares of $0.001 par value common stock of the Company at a price of $1.00 per share for overall aggregate proceeds of approximately $3.9 million. Index has entered a 12-14 well drilling program. At September 30, 2006, a total of approximately $3.1 million in gross proceeds were held in escrow for this placement and has been recorded in restricted cash in current assets and subscriptions received, net in the equity section of the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Total fees paid on the second closing transaction were approximately $397,000.

The purchasers agreed not to sell the Common stock included in the units for a period of six months from the date of their purchase, unless permitted earlier by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the purchasers further agreed to be bound by any lock-up period required by state or federal regulation. The shares of common stock are restricted securities under Securities Act of 1933, as amended and applicable state securities laws and, therefore, may only be transferred pursuant to the registration requirements of federal and state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements.

Subsequently, on October 11, 2006 pursuant to the requirements of the Registration Rights Agreement entered into by and among the Company and the Investors, the Company filed a Registration Statement with the SEC on Form SB-2 to register, among other securities, the units of common stock sold in the private placement offering. The Company has agreed to have the Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC no later than 180 days from August 29, 2006. If the Company should fail to have the Registration Statement declared effective on or before them time frame described, the Investors will entitled to the liquidated damages from the Company in an amount equal to 2% of the aggregate subscription amounts per month for each month that the Company is delinquent in failing to obtain the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, subject to an overall limit of up to 15 months of partial liquidated damages. The Company anticipates that it will be able to obtain effectiveness in the time frame described. The Company has therefore, not recorded any contingent liability associated with the liquidated damages.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP
Certified Public Accountants
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors
Index Oil and Gas, Inc.
Houston, USA

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Index Oil and Gas, Inc. (and subsidiaries) (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2006 and 2005 and the related consolidated statements of losses, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended March 31, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based upon our audits.

We have conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States of America). 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 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 financial position of Index Oil and Gas, Inc. at March 31, 2006 and 2005 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended March 31, 2006, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New York, New York
 
July 10, 2006
  
/s/ RUSSELL BEDFORD STEFANOU MIRCHANDANI LLP

Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP
Certified Public Accountants  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

F-19



 
INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

 
 
2006
 
2005
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3)
 
$
5,536,006
 
$
8,673
 
Trade receivables (Note 4)
 
 
12,501
 
 
9,769
 
Other receivables (Note 3)
 
 
6,254
 
 
40,401
 
Other current assets
 
 
8,600
 
 
-
 
Total Current Assets
 
 
5,563,361
 
 
58,843
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oil & Gas Properties, full cost, net of accumulated depletion (Notes 3, 5, 8 and 15)
 
 
951,199
 
 
348,334
 
Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (Note 3 and 5)
 
 
1,727
 
 
8,385
 
Total Oil & Gas  Properties and Property and Equipment
 
 
952,926
 
 
356,719
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Assets
 
$
6,516,287
 
$
415,562
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 3)
 
$
555,452
 
$
229,219
 
Bank loan (Note 6)
 
 
48,569
 
 
-
 
Notes payable to affiliates (Note 6, 10 and 14 )
 
 
-
 
 
94,603
 
Other current liability (Note 14 )
 
 
1,007
 
 
-
 
Total Current Liabilities
 
 
605,028
 
 
323,822
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-Term Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Retirement Obligation (Notes 3 and 7)
 
 
25,300
 
 
16,500
 
Total Liabilities
 
 
630,328
 
 
340,322
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders Equity: (Note 6 and 11)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock, par value $0.001, 75 million shares authorized , 54,544,345 and 12,303,674 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (see Note 10)
 
 
54,544
 
 
12,304
 
Additional paid in capital
 
 
8,387,306
 
 
944,140
 
Accumulated deficit
 
 
(2,575,581
)
 
(884,775
)
Other comprehensive income (Note 3)
 
 
19,690
 
 
3,571
 
Total Stockholders' Equity
 
 
5,885,959
 
 
75,240
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
$
6,516,287
 
$
415,562
 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF LOSSES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
Oil sales
 
$
191,114
 
$
88,176
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating costs
 
 
41,953
 
 
23,584
 
Depreciation and amortization (Note 5)
 
 
71,571
 
 
38,295
 
Impairment
 
 
10,000
 
 
-
 
General and administrative expenses
 
 
1,746,101
 
 
442,645
 
Total Operating Expenses
 
 
1,869,625
 
 
504,524
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from Operations
 
 
(1,678,511
)
 
(416,348
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expenses):
 
 
(43,234
)
 
(6,807
)
Interest income
 
 
30,939
 
 
1,128
 
Total Other Income (Expense)
 
 
(12,295
)
 
(5,679
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss before Income Taxes
 
 
(1,690,806
)
 
(422,027
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income Taxes Benefit (Note 8)
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Loss
 
$
(1,690,806
)
$
(422,027
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss per share (Note 12):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and assuming dilution
 
$
(0.08
)
$
(0.04
)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and assuming dilution
 
 
22,391,357
 
 
11,623,413
 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Stock 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares 
 
 
Amount 
 
 
Additional Paid in Capital
 
 
(Accumulated Deficit )
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income/
(Loss) 
 
 
Total Stockholders’ Equity 
 
Balance at March 31, 2003
 
 
1,980,780
 
$
1,981
 
$
108,334
 
$
(8,329
)
$
(297
)
$
101,689
 
Issuance of common stock
 
 
7,894,030
 
 
7,894
 
 
566,549
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
574,443
 
Stock issue costs
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(6,808
)
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(6,808
)
Compensation cost related to stock options
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
53,388
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
53,388
 
Compensation cost related to warrants
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
639
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
639
 
Other comprehensive income-foreign currency
translation adjustment
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
6,430
 
 
6,430
 
Net loss
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(454,419
)
 
-
 
 
(454,419
)
Balance at March 31, 2004
 
 
9,874,810
 
$
9,875
 
$
722,102
 
$
(462,748
)
$
6,133
 
$
275,362
 
Issuance of common stock
 
 
1,579,163
 
 
1,579
 
 
167,778
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
169,357
 
Issuance of common stock, on exercise of share
options
 
 
849,701
 
 
850
 
 
54,260
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
55,110
 
Other comprehensive income-foreign currency
translation adjustment
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(2,562
)
 
(2,562
)
Net loss
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(422,027
)
 
-
 
 
(422,027
)
Balance at March 31, 2005
 
 
12,303,674
 
$
12,304
 
$
944,140
 
$
(884,775
)
$
3,571
 
$
75,240
 
Issuance of common stocks
 
 
9,596,735
 
 
9,597
 
 
1,176,449
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
1,186,046
 
Stock issue costs
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(23,219
)
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(23,219
)
Issuance of common stock on conversion of stockholder loan
 
 
715,143
 
 
715
 
 
86,043
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
86,758
 
Shares relating to Index Ltd cancelled in relation to reverse merger in January 2006 (Note 2)
 
 
(22,615,552
)
 
(22,616
)
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(22,616
)
Shares issued to Index Ltd shareholders relating to reverse merger in January 2006 (Note 2)
 
 
22,615,552
 
 
22,616
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
22,616
 
Stock compensation, net of tax of $0
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
1,043,823
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
1,043,823
 
Stock compensation, net of tax of $0
 
 
303,793
 
 
303
 
 
37,274
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
37,577
 
Shares issued to Index Inc shareholders in relation to merger with Index Ltd in January 2006 (Note 2)
 
 
23,091,667
 
 
23,092
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
23,092
 
Issuance of common stock on private offering
 
 
8,533,333
 
 
8,533
 
 
5,111,467
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
5,120,000
 
Issuance of warrants
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
11,329
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
11,329
 
Other comprehensive income foreign currency
translation adjustment
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
16,119
 
 
16,119
 
Net loss
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(1,690,806
)
 
-
 
 
(1,690,806
)
Balance at March 31, 2006
 
 
54,544,345
 
$
54,544
 
$
8,387,306
 
$
(2,575,581
)
$
19,690
 
$
5,885,959
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(1,690,806
)
$
(422,027
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Organization costs arising from acquisition
 
 
1,578
 
 
 
 
Non cash stock based compensation cost
 
 
1,043,823
 
 
-
 
Amortization of debt issue costs-current year
 
 
43,234
 
 
6,807
 
Non-cash interest expense on warrant issuance on loan conversion
 
 
1,476
 
 
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
71,571
 
 
38,295
 
Impairment
 
 
10,000
 
 
-
 
(Increase) in receivables
 
 
(14,104
)
 
(31,787
)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
 
342,267
 
 
71,672
 
Net Cash (Used In) Operating Activities
 
 
(190,961
)
 
(337,040
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash received in reverse merger
 
 
10,018
 
 
-
 
Payments for oil and gas properties and property and equipments
 
 
(659,376
)
 
(70,540
)
Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties
 
 
-
 
 
4,400
 
Net Cash (Used In) Investing Activities
 
 
(649,358
)
 
(66,140
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from issue of shares
 
 
5,681,229
 
 
-
 
Proceeds from issue of warrants
 
 
8,377
 
 
-
 
Proceeds from issue of shares and options
 
 
-
 
 
77,311
 
Proceeds from convertible notes payable
 
 
676,664
 
 
91,302
 
Proceeds from bank term debt
 
 
51,374
 
 
-
 
Payment for share issue costs
 
 
(23,219
)
 
-
 
Payment for debt issue costs
 
 
(43,234
)
 
(6,807
)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
 
 
6,351,191
 
 
161,805
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
 
16,461
 
 
(5,984
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash And Cash Equivalents
 
 
5,527,333
 
 
(247,359
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
$
8,673
 
$
256,032
 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period
 
$
5,536,006
 
$
8,673
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid (received) during the year for interest
 
$
(32,415
)
$
(1,128
)
Cash paid during the year for taxes
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-cash Financing and Investing Transactions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conversion of loan capital into share capital
 
$
750,630
 
$
147,156
 
Non cash stock based compensation cost
 
$
1,043,823
 
$
-
 
Non-cash interest expense on warrant issuance on loan conversion
 
$
1,476
 
$
-
 
Acquisitions :
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock retained by Index Inc.
 
$
23,092
 
$
-
 
Assets acquired
 
$
(23,500
)
$
-
 
Liabilities acquired
 
$
1,986
 
$
-
 
Total consideration paid
 
$
1,578
 
$
-
 
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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   INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY

Index Oil & Gas Limited (“Index Ltd.”) was incorporated on February 21, 2003 in the United Kingdom. Index Ltd. invested in a 5% working interest in oil and gas leases covering approximately 8,500 acres located in Stafford County, Kansas (“Kansas properties”) in July 2003. In August 2003, Index Oil & Gas USA, LLC (“Index USA”) was formed and the Kansas properties were transferred into this wholly owned subsidiary. Index Ltd. is participating in an ongoing drilling program on these properties. Additionally, Index Investments North America Inc. (“Index Investments”) and Index Offshore LLC (“Index Offshore”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Index Investments, were both formed in July 2004 for future potential investments in the United States. Index Ltd. comprises a United Kingdom holding company, which provides management services and United States operating subsidiaries, which are engaged in the exploration for, development, production and sale of oil and natural gas. Index Ltd. does not currently operate any of its properties and sells its oil production to domestic crude oil purchasers.

In August 2005, Index Ltd.’s U.S. subsidiaries entered into agreements to participate in the drilling of four wells in Texas and Louisiana. The first of these commenced drilling in December 2005 and is awaiting completion and pipeline installation. A subsidiary of Index Ltd. has been participating in an ongoing drilling program on the Stafford County, Kansas properties.

On January 20, 2006, the entire issued share capital of Index Ltd. was acquired by Index Oil and Gas, Inc. (“the Company”, “Index Inc.”), together with the raising of $5,120,000 of new equity capital for investment in oil and gas projects developed and for operating and working capital purposes.

Subsequent to the acquisition, a subsidiary of Index Ltd. entered into two agreements: (1) a Seismic Reprocessing and Exploration Agreement covering prospective areas in the U.S. Gulf Coast states; and (2) an agreement to acquire a 5% working interest in an exploration project in Barton County, Kansas.

NOTE 2 - MERGER AND CORPORATE RESTRUCTURE

In March 2004, a company named Thai One On, Inc. (“Thai”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada. Thai then acquired a wholly-owned subsidiary, Thai Pasta Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., a privately-held Malaysian company (“the Subsidiary”), from an officer and director of Thai. The Subsidiary commenced operations as a restaurant operator in June 2004, but subsequently ceased operations in the fourth quarter of 2005. The Subsidiary then sold a portion of its surplus assets, leaving it with no significant assets. In November 2005, a Letter of Intent agreement was entered into for the proposed acquisition (“the Letter of Intent”) of all outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock by Thai. Subsequently, Thai changed its name from Thai One On Inc. to Index Oil & Gas, Inc. (“Index Inc.”) At December 31, 2005, Index Inc. had 33,220,000 shares outstanding. In January, 2006, Index Inc. retired 10,128,333 shares of stock leaving 23,091,667 shares outstanding.

On January 20, 2006, the shareholders of Index Oil & Gas Limited. ("Index Limited") entered into Acquisition and Share Exchange Agreements (“Acquisition Agreements”, “the Transaction”)). Index Inc. had a total of 75,000,000 authorized shares with a par value of $0.001 per share and 33,220,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2005.

At the time of the Acquisition, Index Inc.’s year end for accounting purposes was December 31, 2005. As a result of the Acquisition, there was a change in control of the public entity. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 141, the Company is deemed to be the acquiring entity. While the transaction is accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, in substance the Transaction is a recapitalization of Index Limited’s capital structure. As a result of the Acquisition Agreements, Index Limited’s capital structure will be replaced by Index Inc.’s capital structure. The historical financial statements will be a continuation of the Company’s financial statements, not Thai’s financial statements.

For accounting purposes, the Company accounted for the transaction as a reverse acquisition and the Company is the surviving entity. The total purchase price and carrying value of net assets acquired was $1,578. The Company did not recognize goodwill or any intangible assets in connection with the transaction. As of the date of the Acquisition Agreements, Thai was an inactive corporation with no significant assets and liabilities.

Effective with the Acquisition Agreements, all previously outstanding common stock owned by Index Limited’s stockholders were exchanged for an aggregate of 22,615,552 shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.001 par value (“the Common Stock”) and all issued warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock in Index Limited were exchanged for 1,092,676 warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock of the Company. As part of the Transaction it was agreed that, subsequent to the Transaction, 10,128,333 shares of Common Stock held by the former directors and officers of the Company would be retired and subsequently canceled by the Company’s transfer agent. The effect of the Transaction was that 23,091,667 shares of Common Stock would be retained

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 2 - MERGER AND CORPORATE RESTRUCTURE - (continued)

The value of the stock issued was the historical cost of the Company's net tangible assets of $1,578, which did not differ materially from their fair value. The total consideration paid of $1,578 is summarized further below.

 
 
January 20, 2006
 
Common stock retained by Index Inc.
 
$
23,092
 
Assets acquired
 
 
(23,500
)
Liabilities assumed
 
 
1,986
 
Total consideration paid
 
$
1,578
 

In accordance with Statement of Position 98-5 (“SOP 98-5”), the Company will expense as organization costs the $1,578.

Concurrent with the Transaction was a private placement totaling $5.12 million for 8,533,333 shares of $0.001 par value common stock of the Company at a price of $0.60 per share. Furthermore in the fourth quarter, an aggregate amount of 10,128,333 shares of common stock held by the former directors and officers of the Company were retired and subsequently canceled by the transfer agent for the Company.

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the two year periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Index USA, Index Investments, Index Offshore, and Thai Pasta (inactive), after eliminating all significant intercompany accounts and transactions. As described in Note 2, Merger and Corporate Restructure these consolidated financial statements are presented as a recapitalization of Index Ltd. Results of operations are included from the date of incorporation and to the extent of differences in dates of incorporation as a result the results of operations for the years ended March 31, 2006 are not comparable with March 31, 2005. For the reverse merger between the Company and Index Ltd. at January 20, 2006 the stockholder’s equity section and earnings per share in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 were restated to reflect the exchange of shares using a conversion ration of approximately 2.857 shares of the Company to 1 share of Index Ltd.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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 period. Certain accounting policies involve judgments and uncertainties to such an extent that there is reasonable likelihood that materially different amounts could have been reported under different conditions, or if different assumptions had been used. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions used in preparation of our financial statements. The most significant estimates with regard to these financial statements relate to the provision for income taxes, dismantlement and abandonment costs, estimates to certain oil and gas revenues and expenses and estimates of proved oil and natural gas reserve quantities used to calculate depletion, depreciation and impairment of proved oil and natural gas properties and equipment.


 

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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

  NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Concentrations of Credit Risk

Cash and cash equivalents represent cash in banks. The Company considers any highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity date of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company’s accounts receivable are concentrated among entities engaged in the energy industry, within the United States. Financial instruments and related items, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and related party receivables. The Company places its cash and temporary cash investments with credit quality institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit.

Accounting for Bad Debts and Allowances

Bad debts and allowances are provided based on historical experience and management's evaluation of outstanding accounts receivable. The management periodically evaluates past due or delinquency of accounts receivable in evaluating its allowance for doubtful accounts. There was no allowance for doubtful accounts at March 31, 2006 and 2005.

Other Current Assets

Other receivables at March 31, 2006 and 2005, of $6,254 and $40,401, respectively consist primarily of prepaid expenses and value added tax recoverable in the United Kingdom by the Company. Other current assets of $8,600 at March 31, 2006 consist of accrued interest income from cash in banks.

Oil and Gas Properties

The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties. Accordingly, all costs associated with acquisition, exploration, and development of properties are capitalized when incurred and are accounted for in cost centers on a country by country basis and are amortized as mineral reserves in the cost center are produced, subject to a limitation that the capitalized costs not exceed the value of those reserves. In some cases, however, certain significant costs, such as those associated with offshore U.S. operations, are deferred separately without amortization until the specific property to which they relate is found to be either productive or nonproductive, at which time those deferred costs and any reserves attributable to the property are included in the computation of amortization in the cost center. All costs incurred in oil and gas producing activities are regarded as integral to the acquisition, discovery, and development of whatever reserves ultimately result from the efforts as a whole, and are thus associated with the Company’s reserves. The Company capitalizes internal costs directly identified with performing or managing acquisition, exploration and development activities. The Company has not capitalized any internal costs or interest at March 31, 2006 and 2005. Unevaluated costs are excluded from the full cost pool and are periodically evaluated for impairment rather than amortized. Upon evaluation, costs associated with productive properties are transferred to the full cost pool and amortized. Dispositions of oil and natural gas properties are accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs with no gain or loss recognized, unless such adjustments would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves.

Capitalized costs and estimated future development costs are amortized on a unit-of-production method based on proved reserves associated with the applicable cost center. The Company has assessed the impairment for oil and natural gas properties for the full cost pool at March 31, 2006 and 2005 and will assess quarterly thereafter using a ceiling test to determine if impairment is necessary. Specifically, the net unamortized costs for each full cost pool less related deferred income taxes should not exceed the following: (a) the present value, discounted at 10%, of future net cash flows from estimated production of proved oil and gas reserves plus (b) all costs being excluded from the amortization base plus (c) the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproved properties included in the amortization base less (d) the income tax effects related to differences between the book and tax basis of the properties involved. The present value of future net revenues should be based on current prices, with consideration of price changes only to the extent provided by contractual arrangements, as of the latest balance sheet presented. The full cost ceiling test must take into account the prices of qualifying cash flow hedges in calculating the current price of the quantities of the future production of oil and gas reserves covered by the hedges as of the balance sheet date. In addition, the use of the hedge-adjusted price should be consistently applied in all reporting periods and the effects of using cash flow hedges in calculating the ceiling test, the portion of future oil and gas production being hedged, and the dollar amount that would have been charged to income had the effects of the cash flow hedges not been considered in calculating the ceiling limitation should be disclosed.


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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

  NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Oil and Gas Properties (continued)

Any excess is charged to expense during the period that the excess occurs. The Company did not have any hedging activities during the three year period ended March 31, 2006 and 2005. Application of the ceiling test is required for quarterly reporting purposes, and any write-downs cannot be reinstated even if the cost ceiling subsequently increases by year-end. A ceiling test write-down of $87,548 was recorded for the year period ended March 31, 2004. Sales of proved and unproved properties are accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs with no gain or loss recognized, unless such adjustments would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves of oil and gas, in which case the gain or loss is recognized in income.   Abandonment of properties is accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs with no loss recognized.

Other Property, Plant and Equipment

Other property, plant and equipment primarily includes computer equipment, which is recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over useful lives of five years. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to expense as incurred while acquisitions are capitalized as additions to the related assets in the period incurred. Gains or losses from the disposal of property, plant and equipment are recorded in the period incurred. The net book value of the property, plant and equipment that is retired or sold is charged to accumulated depreciation and amortization, and the difference is recognized as a gain or loss in the results of operations in the period the retirement or sale transpires.

Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consist primarily of accruals for lease operating costs, capital expenditures and general and administrative expenses. Additionally, current liabilities also include a note payable to a bank. Other current liabilities at March 31, 2006 and 2005 include compensation expense payable to directors. See Note 13.

Comprehensive Income

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 (“SFAS 130”), “Reporting Comprehensive Income,” establishes standards for reporting and displaying of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances. Comprehensive income is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Among other disclosures, SFAS 130 requires that all items that are required to be recognized under current accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. The Company reports foreign currency translation adjustments within other comprehensive income in the periods presented.

Net Earnings (Losses) Per Common Share

The Company computes earnings (losses) per share under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" (“SFAS 128”). Net earnings (losses) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during the year. Dilutive common stock equivalents consist of shares issuable upon conversion of convertible notes payable and the exercise of the Company's stock options and warrants (calculated using the treasury stock method). During the year ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, common stock equivalents are not considered in the calculation of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding because they would be anti-dilutive, thereby decreasing the net loss per common share. For the reverse merger between the Company and Index Ltd. at January 20, 2006, the stockholder’s equity section and earnings per share in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2006 and 2005 were restated (recapitalization) to reflect the exchange of shares using a conversion ratio of approximately 2.857 shares of the Company to 1 share of Index Ltd.

 

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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Revenue Recognition

The Company uses the sales method of accounting for the recognition of natural gas and oil revenues. The Company has an agreement with the operator of its properties to sell, on its behalf, production from the properties for which it has working interest ownership. Since there is a ready market for natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids (“NGLs”), production is sold at various locations at which time title and risk of loss pass to the buyer. Revenue is recorded when title passes based on the Company’s net interest or nominated deliveries of production volumes. The Company records its share of revenues based on sales volumes and contracted sales prices. The sales price for natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil are adjusted for transportation cost and other related deductions. The transportation costs and other deductions are based on contractual or historical data and do not require significant judgment. Subsequently, these deductions and transportation costs are adjusted to reflect actual charges based on third party documents once received by the Company. Historically, these adjustments have been insignificant. In addition, natural gas and crude oil volumes sold are not significantly different from the Company’s share of production.

The Company receives its share of revenue after all calculated and royalties are paid on natural gas, crude oil and NGLs in accordance with the particular contractual provisions of the lease, license or concession agreements and the laws and regulations applicable to those agreements. Therefore, there is no Royalties Payable on the Company’s Consolidated/Combined Balance Sheet.

Imbalances. When actual natural gas sales volumes exceed delivered share of sales volumes, an over-produced imbalance could occur. To the extent an over-produced imbalance exceeds the remaining estimated proved natural gas reserves for a given property, the Company would record a liability. At and during the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company had no imbalances.

Derivative and Hedging

The Company has not entered into any derivative contracts for any purpose from the period of inception through March 31, 2006.

Foreign Currency Translation

The Company translates the foreign currency financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 52, “Foreign Currency Translation.” Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at fiscal year-end exchange rates. Revenue and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the fiscal year. Translation adjustments are included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the equity section of the balance sheet with the corresponding foreign currency transaction (losses)/gains included in - other comprehensive loss - foreign currency translation in the statement of operations and totaled $16,119 and $(2,562) for the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are provided using the asset and liability method for financial reporting purposes in accordance with the provisions of Statements of Financial Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying values for financial reporting purposes and for operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be removed or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statements of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established to reduce deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that the related tax benefits will not be realized.

 


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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Stock Based Compensation

In determining our accounting policies, the Company has chosen to apply the intrinsic value method pursuant to Accounting Standards Board (“APB”) APB No. 25, “Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB No. 25”), effective February 2003. Under APB No. 25, no compensation is recognized when the exercise price for options granted equals the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant. Accordingly, the provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” permit the continued use of the method prescribed by APB No. 25 but require additional disclosure, including pro forma calculations of net income (loss) per share as if the fair value method of accounting prescribed by SFAS No. 123 had been applied. Although the Company applied the intrinsic method in accounting for stock issued to employees, it does record compensation expense for the difference between the fair market value and the exercise price at the date of the grant using the Black Scholes valuation model. Therefore, there was no pro forma impact for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 as shown below. See Notes 10 and 13 for further discussion of these transactions.
 
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
2006
 
 
2005
 
Net loss, as reported
 
$
(1,690,806
)
$
(422,027
)
Add: Total stock based employee compensation expense as reported under intrinsic value method, net of tax of $0
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Deduct: Total stock based employee compensation expense as reported under fair value based method, net of tax of $0
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Net loss , pro forma
 
$
(1,690,806
)
$
(422,027
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and fully diluted loss per share, as reported
 
$
(0.08
)
$
(0.04
)
Basic and fully diluted loss per share, pro forma
 
$
(0.08
)
$
(0.04
)

In December 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No.148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure-an amendment of SFAS 123." This statement amends SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results.

In December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") published Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment ("SFAS 123-R"). SFAS 123-R requires that compensation cost related to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. Share-based payment transactions within the scope of SFAS 123-R include stock warrants, restricted stock plans, performance-based awards, stock appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. Prior to January 1 2006, the Company accounted for its share-based payment transactions under the provisions of APB 25, whereby compensation expense is recognized using the intrinsic value of the options at the date of the grant.

On April 14, 2005, the SEC amended the effective date of the provisions of SFAS 123-R. Accordingly, the Company adopted the revised standard on January 1, 2006. Since there were no outstanding options at March 31, 2005 and the Company had no stock forfeitures since date of inception, there was no impact upon adoption of SFAS 123-R to the company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Asset Retirement Obligations
 
Our financial statements reflect the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. SFAS No.143 provides that, if the fair value for an asset retirement obligation can be reasonably estimated, the liability should be recognized in the period when it is incurred. Oil and gas producing companies incur this liability upon acquiring or drilling a well. Under the method prescribed by SFAS No.143, the retirement obligation is recorded as a liability at its estimated present value at the asset’s inception, with an offsetting increase to producing properties on the balance sheet. Periodic accretion of discount of the estimated liability is recorded as an expense in the statement of operations. The Company’s asset retirement obligations relate to the abandonment of oil producing wells. The Company has recognized an asset retirement liability of $25,300 and $16,500 at March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, all relating to wells in production on the Kansas properties as of these dates. It is estimated that salvage values of well equipment will be equal to the cost of plugging and abandoning these wells at that point, and this estimate has been taken into account in the calculation of accretion expense.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (SFAS 144). The Statement requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and used by the Company be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Events relating to recoverability may include significant unfavorable changes in business conditions, recurring losses, or a forecasted inability to achieve break-even operating results over an extended period. The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets based upon forecasted undiscounted cash flows. Should any impairment in value be indicated, the carrying value of intangible assets will be adjusted, based on estimates of future discounted cash flows resulting from the use and ultimate disposition of the asset. SFAS No. 144 also requires assets to be disposed of be reported at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell. At March 31, 2006, the Company recorded an impairment of $10,000 related to restaurant equipment acquired during the reverse merger with Index Inc. These assets were deemed to be impaired as there is no future cash flow associated with these assets.

Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations  .
 
In March 2005, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143,” which requires an entity to recognize a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement obligation when incurred if the liability’s fair value can be reasonably estimated. The Company is required to adopt the provisions of FIN 47 no later than the first quarter of fiscal 2006. There was no impact to adoption of this Interpretation on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows since it currently does not have any conditional asset retirement obligations outstanding at March 31, 2006.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Certain Hybrid Instrument  s . On February 16, 2006 the FASB issued SFAS 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Instruments,” which amends SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and SFAS 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.” SFAS 155 allows financial instruments that have embedded derivatives to be accounted for as a whole (eliminating the need to bifurcate the derivative from its host) if the holder elects to account for the whole instrument on a fair value basis. SFAS 155 also clarifies and amends certain other provisions of SFAS 133 and SFAS 140. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued in fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. The Company does not expect its adoption of this new standard to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows as it currently does not have any hybrid instruments outstanding at March 31, 2006.

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections . In May 2005 the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections—a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3 (“SFAS 154”)”, which changes the requirements for the accounting for and the reporting of a change in accounting principle. This Statement applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle. It also applies to changes required by an accounting pronouncement in the unusual instance that the pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions. When a pronouncement includes specific transition provisions, those provisions should be followed.

 

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  INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted (continued)

APB 20 previously required that most voluntary changes in accounting principle be recognized by including in net income of the period of the change the cumulative effect of changing to the new accounting principle. SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods’ financial statements of changes in accounting principle, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. When it is practicable to determine the period-specific effects of an accounting change on one or more individual prior periods presented, SFAS 154 requires that the new accounting principle be applied to the balances of assets and liabilities as of the beginning of the earliest period for which retrospective application is practicable and that a corresponding adjustment be made to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other appropriate components of equity or net assets in the balance sheet) for that period rather than being reported in the statement of operations. When it is impracticable to determine the cumulative effect of applying a change in accounting principle to all prior periods, this Statement requires that the new accounting principle be applied as if it were adopted prospectively from the earliest date practicable.

This Statement defines retrospective application as the application of a different accounting principle to prior accounting periods as if that principle had always been used or as the adjustment of previously issued financial statements to reflect a change in the reporting entity. This Statement also redefines restatement as the revising of previously issued financial statements to reflect the correction of an error.

SFAS 154 requires that retrospective application of a change in accounting principle be limited to the direct effects of the change. Indirect effects of a change in accounting principle, such as a change in nondiscretionary profit-sharing payments resulting from an accounting change, should be recognized in the period of the accounting change. SFAS 154 also requires that a change in depreciation, amortization, or depletion method for long-lived, non-financial assets be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate affected by a change in accounting principle. This Statement carries forward without change the guidance contained APB 20 for reporting the correction of an error in previously issued financial statements and a change in accounting estimate. SFAS 154 also carries forward the guidance in APB 20 requiring justification of a change in accounting principle on the basis of preferability.

SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. Early adoption is permitted for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after the date SFAS 154 is issued. SFAS 154 does not change the transition provisions of any existing accounting pronouncements, including those that are in a transition phase as of the effective date of SFAS 154. This Statement is not expected to impact the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets . In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, “ Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140”(“ SFAS No. 156”), which amends FASB Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. This Statement:
  
 
1.
Requires an entity to recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability each time it undertakes an obligation to service a financial asset by entering into a servicing contract in any of the following situations:
  
 
a.
A transfer of the servicer’s financial assets that meets the requirements for sale accounting
  
 
b.
A transfer of the servicer’s financial assets to a qualifying special-purpose entity in a guaranteed mortgage securitization in which the transferor retains all of the resulting securities and classifies them as either available-for-sale securities or trading securities in accordance with FASB Statement No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities 
  
 
c.
An acquisition or assumption of an obligation to service a financial asset that does not relate to financial assets of the servicer or its consolidated affiliates.
  
 
2.
Requires all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities to be initially measured at fair value, if practicable.


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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets (continued).

 
 
3.
Permits an entity to choose either of the following subsequent measurement methods for each class of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities:
 
 
 
a.
Amortization method—Amortize servicing assets or servicing liabilities in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income or net servicing loss and assess servicing assets or servicing liabilities for impairment or increased obligation based on fair value at each reporting date.
 
 
 
b.
Fair value measurement method—Measure servicing assets or servicing liabilities at fair value at each reporting date and report changes in fair value in earnings in the period in which the changes occur.
 
 
 
4.
At its initial adoption, permits a one-time reclassification of available-for-sale securities to trading securities by entities with recognized servicing rights, without calling into question the treatment of other available-for-sale securities under Statement 115, provided that the available-for-sale securities are identified in some manner as offsetting the entity’s exposure to changes in fair value of servicing assets or servicing liabilities that a servicer elects to subsequently measure at fair value.
 
 
 
5.
Requires separate presentation of servicing assets and servicing liabilities subsequently measured at fair value in the statement of financial position and additional disclosures for all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities.
 
 
This Statement requires that all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities be initially measured at fair value, if practicable. The Board concluded that fair value is the most relevant measurement attribute for the initial recognition of all servicing assets and servicing liabilities, because it represents the best measure of future cash flows. This Statement permits, but does not require, the subsequent measurement of servicing assets and servicing liabilities at fair value. An entity that uses derivative instruments to mitigate the risks inherent in servicing assets and servicing liabilities is required to account for those derivative instruments at fair value. Under this Statement, an entity can elect subsequent fair value measurement of its servicing assets and servicing liabilities by class, thus simplifying its accounting and providing for income statement recognition of the potential offsetting changes in fair value of the servicing assets, servicing liabilities, and related derivative instruments. An entity that elects to subsequently measure servicing assets and servicing liabilities at fair value is expected to recognize declines in fair value of the servicing assets and servicing liabilities more consistently than by reporting other-than-temporary impairments.
 
The Board decided to require additional disclosures and separate presentation in the statement of financial position of the carrying amounts of servicing assets and servicing liabilities that an entity elects to subsequently measure at fair value to address concerns about comparability that may result from the use of elective measurement methods.

An entity should adopt this Statement as of the beginning of its first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Earlier adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year, provided the entity has not yet issued financial statements, including interim financial statements, for any period of that fiscal year. The effective date of this Statement is the date an entity adopts the requirements of this Statement. The Company has not yet determined the impact the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
NOTE 4 - TRADE RECEIVABLES
 
Historically, through March 31, 2006, all of the Company’s trade receivables related to its working interest share of oil sales have been collected. No allowance for doubtful accounts has been recorded at March 31, 2006 and 2005.
 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005
 
  
Oil and Gas Properties
 
Major classes of oil and gas properties under the full cost method of accounting at March 31, 2006 and 2005 consist of the following:

 
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Proved Properties
 
$
722,056
 
$
334,080
 
Unevaluated and unproved properties:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exploration costs
 
 
236,806
 
 
9,529
 
Cost of undeveloped acreage
 
 
119,923
 
 
67,000
 
Total not subject to depletion
 
 
356,729
 
 
76,529
 
Gross oil and gas properties
 
 
1,078,785
 
 
410,609
 
Less: accumulated depletion
 
 
(127,586
)
 
(62,275
)
Net oil and gas properties
 
$
951,199
 
$
348,334
 

Depletion expense was $65,311 and $36,154 or $19.10 and $17.48 per barrel of production for the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
 
It is anticipated that the cost of undeveloped acreage of $119,923 and exploration costs of $236,806 will be included in depreciation, depletion and amortization within one year.
 
Acquisitions and Dispositions
 
All costs of acquisition and evaluation of the properties have been included in the full cost amortization base since the time the determination of the proved reserves was made or the property was otherwise evaluated.

The Company paid $375,000 in July 2003 to acquire its’ interest in the oil and gas leases comprising the Kansas properties, which included rights to a number of newly drilled wells that were in the process of being brought on stream at that time. Initially $100,000 of the overall acquisition cost was allocated to proved property acquisition costs and $275,000 to unproved property acquisition costs. It is expected that at least 24 prospects will be drilled in total on these properties and for each well that has been drilled on the Kansas properties subsequent to the acquisition and through to March 31, 2006, $16,000 per well (being approximately 1/24 of the original acquisition cost) has been reclassified as proved property costs and brought into the calculation of amortization against estimated proven reserves. In addition an equivalent transfer has been made for future well locations for which proven undeveloped reserves have been ascribed at March 31, 2006 and 2005.

Drilling and completion of wells on the Kansas properties generally takes no more than one month in total. No well related costs have been excluded from the amortization calculations. During the year ended March 31, 2005, the Company disposed of its’ interest in 3 low level producing wells that had been acquired as part of the acquisition of the Kansas properties for $4,400, which has been credited to proved oil and gas leasehold costs.                      


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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005
 
NOTE 5 -  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS AND CAPITALIZED INTEREST (  continued  )
 
Other Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. When retired or otherwise disposed, the related carrying value and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and the net difference less any amount realized from disposition, is reflected in earnings. For financial statement purposes, property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of the assets. Maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are charged against earnings when incurred. Additions and major renewals are capitalized. Major assets at March 31, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
 
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Computer Costs, including foreign translation adjustment of $418 and $816 at March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively
 
$
11,217
 
$
11,615
 
Less: accumulated depreciation
 
 
(9,490
)
 
(3,230
)
Total other property and equipment
 
$
1,727
 
$
8,385
 

Depreciation expenses from continuing operations amounted to $6,260 and $2,140 for the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Capitalized Interest

There was no interest capitalized in property, plant and equipment at March 31, 2006 and 2005.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005
 
NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE

Index Ltd incurred debt and raised capital through a series of rounds of fundraising from inception through March 31, 2006. All of the Index Ltd stockholder funding was later converted to common stock at par and additional paid in capital. The transactions involving debt or convertible debt are summarized below by period for Index Ltd :
   
 
 
 
Equity Issuances 
 
 
Debt & Subsequent Equity Conversions (1) 
 
 
 
 
Total Proceeds 
 
 
Common
Stock 
 
 
Additional Paid
In Capital 
 
 
Convertible
Debt 
 
 
Debt
Converted
To Stock 
 
 
Common Stock
Converted
   From Debt 
 
 
Additional Paid
In Capital
Converted
From Debt 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year Ended March 31, 2004
$
507,448
 
$
92,640
 
$
60,344
 
$
354,464
 
$
(421,459
)
$
361,977
 
$
59,482
 
Share option exercise
 
55,110
 
 
55,110
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Round 3 conversion
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
(147,156
)
 
89,111
 
 
58,045
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individual subscription
 
 
22,201
 
 
11,100
 
 
11,101
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholder loan
 
 
91,302
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
91,302
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation
 
 
(2,529
)
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
3,301
 
 
(5,830
)
 
-
 
 
-
 
Year ended March 31, 2005
 
$
166,084
 
$
66,210
 
$
11,101
 
$
94,603
 
$
(152,986
)
$
89,111
 
$
58,045
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals through March 31, 2005
 
$
1,003,503
 
$
268,840
 
$
71,445
 
$
669,048
 
$
(574,445
)
$
451,088
 
$
117,527
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Round 4
 
 
676,664
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
676,664
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Round 4 conversion
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
(663,872
)
 
331,936
 
 
331,936
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conversion of 2005 Stockholder loan
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
(86,758
)
 
43,379
 
 
43,379
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
(20,637
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year ended March 31, 2006
 
 
676,664
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
676,664
 
 
771,267
 
 
375,315
 
 
375,315
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals through March 31, 2006
 
 
1,680,167
 
 
268,840
 
 
71,445
 
 
1,345,712
 
 
(1,345,712
)
 
826,403
 
 
492,842
 

(1) The debt was convertible at various prices for each round of financing. The price per share for Round 3 financing averaged $0.30 per share and Round 4 financing averaged $0.36 per share and conversion of 2005 stockholder loan averaged $0.35 per share.

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  INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE (continued)

In addition, in the year to March 31, 2006 Index Ltd entered into a one-year term note for additional finance for operations. The amount borrowed was $51,374 in April 2005 at the ruling transaction rate. The term loan is financed at a rate of 2% over the bank’s prime interest rate. At expiration date in April 2006, the bank renewed the loan for up to an additional year. This is shown on the balance sheet in current liabilities as “Bank Loan”. It is the Company’s plan to repay the total amount of the loan and accrued interest in the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. As at March 31, 2006 and 2005 Bank Loans of $48,569 and $0 were outstanding respectively, at the closing exchange rate.

The bank held the following security: Debenture including fixed equitable charge over all present and future freehold and leasehold property of Index Ltd; First fixed charge over, among other things, book and other debts, chattels, goodwill and uncalled capital. First floating charge over all assets and undertakings both present and future of Index Ltd.; Joint and several guarantee given by Lyndon West and Michael Scrutton.

After all conversion of stock, note payable at March 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:
 
 
Year ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
2006
 
 
2005
 
Convertible notes payable to affiliates, non interest bearing
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes payable to affiliates, non interest bearing
 
 
-
 
 
94,603
 
 
 
 
 -
 
 
94,603
 
Less: current portion
 
 
-
 
 
(94,603
)
Total notes payable-long term   
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
  
The fund raising activities of Index Ltd during the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 were generally offered to investors with minimum and maximum capital achievements and structured to be a range of one-third to one-half for common stock in the Company with the corresponding two-thirds to one-half for debt payable to investors. In each case the capital requirements were achieved with equity and debt summarized in the tables discussed above. Total loans to Index Ltd during the year ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 totaled $676,664 and $94,603 ($91,302 at the original transaction date foreign currency rate of $1.889 to ₤1.0), respectively of which $676,664 ($663,872 at the transaction date foreign currency rate of $1.8088 to ₤1.0) in loans were converted into 1,835,117 shares of common stock, and of which $94,603 ($91,303 at the original transaction date foreign currency rate, and $86,758 at the conversion date foreign currency rate) in loans converted to 250,325 shares of common stock (converted to 715,143 shares of Company stock) in the year ended March 31, 2006. Convertible notes payable at March 31, 2005, bore no interest, were unsecured and represent amounts loaned to the Company by certain stockholders.


NOTE 7  -  ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

Activity related to the Company’s ARO during the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 is as follows:

 
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
ARO as of beginning of period
 
$
16,500
 
$
10,500
 
Liabilities incurred during period
 
 
8,800
 
 
6,000
 
Liabilities settled during period
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Accretion expense
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Balance of ARO as of end of period
 
$
25,300
 
$
16,500
 

Of the total ARO, $25,300 and $16,500 are classified as a long-term liability at March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For each of the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company recognized depreciation expense related to its ARO of $0, due to the assumption of a full offset of salvage values.
 

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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 8  -  INCOME TAXES

Financial Accounting Standard No. 109 requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statement or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.

At March 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company generated for federal income tax purposes a net operating loss carry forward of approximately $2,576,000 and $885,000, respectively, and expiring in the years 2025 and 2024, respectively, that could have been used to offset future taxable income. However, a valuation allowance of $912,038 and $305,308 was recorded for the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively on the total tax provision as the Company believes it is more likely than not that the asset will not be utilized during the next year. Of the total net operating loss carryforward, the United Kingdom (“UK”) net operating loss of $700,579 and $415,127 for the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively are not expected to be utilized. The United States federal and state net operating loss carryforwards are generally subject to limitations on their annual usage. Realization of the deferred tax assets and net operating loss carryforwards is dependent, in part, on generating sufficient taxable income prior to expiration of the loss carryforwards. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, might be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during a future period are expected.

The Company’s income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations consists of the following:
 
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Current
 
 
 
 
 
UK
 
$                                             -
 
$                                             -
 
US
 
-
 
-
 
State
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Total current tax expense (benefit)
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UK
 
 
(210,174
)
 
(124,538
)
US
 
 
(610,317
)
 
(157,191
)
State
 
 
(91,548
)
 
(23,579
)
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)
 
 
(912,038
)
 
(305,308
)
Less valuation allowance
 
 
912,038
 
 
305,308
 
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Total tax provision-continuing operations
 
$
-
 
$
-
 

 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 8  -  INCOME TAXES (continued)

The differences between income taxes computed using the statutory federal income tax rate and that shown in the statement of operations from continuing operations are summarized as follows:

 
 
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Computed at US statutory rate
 
$
(610,317
)
 
(23.70)%
 
$
(157,191
)
 
(17.77
)%
State income/franchise tax net of federal benefit
 
 
(91,548
)
 
(3.55)%
 
 
(23,579
)
 
(2.66
)%
United Kingdom tax
 
 
(210,174
)
 
(8.16)%
 
 
(124,538
)
 
(14.08
)%
Less valuation allowance
 
 
912,038
 
 
35.41%
 
 
305,308
 
 
34.51
%
Total tax provision-continuing operations
 
-
 
 
     -%
 
-
 
 
-
%  
 
 
Components of deferred tax assets are as follows:
 
Deferred Tax Components
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
 
 
2006
 
 
2005
 
Deferred tax assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted stock compensation accrual
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
Share issue basis difference
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Foreign currency translation
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Oil & Gas basis differences
 
 
66,791
 
 
23,035
 
Depreciation
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Net operating loss carryforward
 
 
857,049
 
 
286,567
 
Total gross deferred tax assets
 
 
923,840
 
 
309,602
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred tax liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of share issue costs
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Other
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Foreign currency translation
 
 
0
 
 
-
 
Depreciation
 
 
11,802
 
 
4,294
 
State taxes
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
 
 
11,802
 
 
4,294
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less valuation allowance
 
 
(912,038
)
 
(305,308
)
Net deferred tax assets
 
$
-
 
$
-
 

 


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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 9  -  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company has no commitments to oil and gas exploration and production capital expenditure other than ongoing planned expenditures on the Kansas properties, and the commitments relating to four new wells in Texas and Louisiana. During the year ended March 31, 2006 a subsidiary of the Company has entered into 1) a Seismic Reprocessing and Exploration Agreement covering prospective areas in the US Gulf Coast states; 2) an agreement to acquire a 5% working interest in an exploration project in Barton County, Kansas. Having made initial payments on signing these agreements, there are no commitments under these agreements at the date of this report.

Lease Commitments

The Company does not have any capital lease commitments. The Company rents its main operating office in Houston on a month-to-month basis for which payments began in November 2005.

Consulting Agreements

The Company has held consulting agreements with outside contractors, certain of whom are also Company stockholders. The Agreements are generally for a fixed term from inception and renewable from time to time unless either the Company or Consultant terminates such engagement by written notice. See Note 14 for Related Party Transactions.

Stockholder Matters
 
As our Common Stock is a security registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we must solicit proxies or obtain consent or authorizations by or on behalf of our management from the holders of record of our common stock in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Exchange Act, including those prescribed in Section 14. On November 25, 2005, prior management of the Company obtained the approval of the majority of stockholders of the Company authorizing it to increase the authorized common stock of the Company from 25,000,000 to 75,000,000 (the “Increase”). In doing so, the Company complied with Sections 78.207 and 78.209 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Nevada; however, the management failed to comply with applicable Federal securities laws set forth above. Thus, we must obtain a ratification of the increase (the “Ratification”) from our current stockholders via obtaining the consent of the majority of our current stockholders as of a certain record date, by filing a proxy statement on Schedule 14(a) and obtaining such Ratification. This proxy statement is scheduled to be filed within thirty days.
 
At the transaction date of the reverse merger an agreement was signed a stockholder of record of the Company’s stock to grant a majority of the current directors of the Company, for one year from the date of the transaction or to January 20, 2007, the authority to direct the exercise of their voting rights attaching to 5,047,130 shares of common stock in the Company. Based on this agreement, the current directors and former stockholders of Index Ltd., combined, hold greater than 50% voting rights of the shares of common stock currently in issue. Consequently, it is management’s expectation that the Ratification is expected to occur.
 
Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims, which arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although occasional adverse decisions or settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of such matters will not have material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity. Consequently, the Company has not recorded any reserve for legal matters.

NOTE 10 - CAPITAL STOCK

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005:

Index Ltd. issued 490,262 shares of common stock (converted into 1,400,609 shares of the Company’s common stock on the conversion of convertible stockholder loans outstanding at March 31, 2004.

Index Ltd. raised capital of $22,201 in a private individual subscription and issued 62,500 common shares (converted into 178,554 shares of the Company’s common stock). There were no fundraising costs.

The total of these two transactions totaled 552,762 in share issuances for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. These shares were later exchanged in the recapitalization (reverse merger) transaction into 1,579,163 shares using an exchange rate of approximately 2.857 shares of the Company’s stock for 1 share of Index Ltd.

 
 

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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 10 - CAPITAL STOCK (continued)

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, 297,425 stock options for Index Ltd. common stock, in aggregate, were exercised by the following directors and/or stockholders:
 

A Boetius
 
 
62,475
 
L West
 
 
62,475
 
D Jenkins:
 
 
62,475
 
D Wordsworth:
 
 
60,000
 
M. Page:
 
 
40,000
 
R. Salter:
 
 
10,000
 
Total
 
 
297,425
 
 
These shares totaling 297,425 were later exchanged in the recapitalization (reverse merger) transaction into 849,701 shares using an exchange rate of approximately 2.857 shares of the Company’s stock for 1 share of Index Ltd.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006:

The breakdown of stock issuances of 3,609,517 shares (converted into 10,311,898 shares of the Company’s stock) and the breakdown of the related warrants issued of 333,923 (converted into 954,021 of Company warrants) by Index Ltd. and the related conversion to Company stock and warrants in the year to March 31, 2006 were as follows:
 
 
# of Index Ltd. Shares
 
# of Index Shares
 
# of Index Ltd.
Warrants
 
# of Index Warrants
 
Conversion of stockholder loan of $94,603
 
 
250,325
 
 
715,143
 
 
50,065
 
 
143,037
 
Equity fundraising of $238,591
 
 
687,500
 
 
1,964,090
 
 
137,500
 
 
392,839
 
Subscription of compensation of $274,517
 
 
783,500
 
 
2,238,349
 
 
137,000
 
 
391,410
 
Private equity offering
 
 
1,835,117
 
 
5,242,669
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Subscription of Professional fees of $9,021
 
 
25,000
 
 
71,421
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Subscription of Professional fees of $9,900
 
 
28,075
 
 
80,206
 
 
9,358
 
 
26,735
 
Totals during fiscal year 2006
 
 
3,609,517
 
 
10,311,878
 
 
333,923
 
 
954,021
 

The warrants totaling 333,923 (converted to 954,021 of Company warrants at the recapitalization (reverse merger) transaction date were issued as part of various fundraising and equity transactions.

The convertible stockholder loan described in Note 6 of $94,603 ($91,302 at the original transaction date foreign currency rate and $86,758 at the conversion date foreign currency rate) in loans converted to 250,325 shares of common stock (converted to 715,143 shares of Company stock) in November 2005 and 50,065 of warrants to purchase shares of Index Ltd.’s common stock (converted to 143,037 of Company warrants).

An equity fundraising for 687,500 shares (converted to 1,964,090 shares of Company stock) totaling $238,591 also included 137,500 of warrants to purchase shares of Index Ltd.’s common stock (converted to 392,839 of Company warrants).

Additionally, management compensation with a fair value of $274,517 for 783,500 shares of common stock (converted to 2,238,349 shares of Company stock) also included warrants of 137,000 to purchase shares of Index Ltd.’s common stock (converted to 391,410 of Company warrants).

As discussed in Note 6, total convertible stockholder loans to Index Ltd. during the year ended March 31, 2006 totaled $676,664 of which $676,664 ($663,872 at the transaction date foreign currency rate of $1.8088 to ₤1.0) were converted into 1,835,117 shares of common stock (converted into 5,249,669 shares of the Company stock). Of this amount, 50,000 shares of common stock (converted into 142,843 shares of Company stock) related to directors of Index Ltd. with the remaining shares for outside investors.

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  INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 10 - CAPITAL STOCK (continued)

Professional fees with a fair value totaling approximately $9,021 for 25,000 shares (converted to 71,421 shares of Company stock).

Professional fees, issued to the same stockholder, with a fair value totaling approximately $9,900 for 28,075 shares (converted to 80,206 shares of Company stock) included warrants of 9,358 to purchase shares of Index Ltd.’s common stock (converted to 26,735 of Company warrants).

Additionally, during fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, the Company issued 303,793 shares of common stock to management as compensation expense which was valued at $37,578.

On January 20, 2006, the stockholders of Index Ltd. entered into Acquisition and Share Exchange Agreements (“Acquisition Agreements”, “the Transaction”) with the Company. The Company had a total of 75,000,000 authorized shares with a par value of $0.001 per share and 33,220,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2005. As part of the Transaction it was agreed that, subsequent to the Transaction, 10,128,333 shares of common stock held by the former directors and officers of the Company were retired and subsequently canceled by the transfer agent for the Company. The effect of the Transaction was that 23,091,667 shares of Common Stock would be retained.

As part of the Transaction, a total of 7,916,232 Index Ltd. shares of common stock in issue were exchanged for a total of 22,615,552 shares of common stock of the Company.

Concurrent with the Transaction was a private placement totaling $5.12 million for 8,533,333 shares of $0.001 par value common stock of the Company at a price of $0.60 per share.

The Company has reserved 455,655 shares of common stock for potential issuance related to compensation of directors and officers contingent upon meeting certain performance criteria.
NOTE 11 - OPTIONS AND WARRANTS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 
Warrants

The following tables summarize the changes in warrants outstanding and exercised and the related exercise prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued as follows (See Note 10):

 
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
 
Outstanding and Exercisable March 31, 2004
(48,535 of Index Ltd.)
 
 
138,655
 
$
 
0.07
 
Granted
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Exercised
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Canceled or expired
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Outstanding and Exercisable at March 31, 2005
 
 
138,655
 
$
0.07
 
Granted (333,923 of Index Ltd)
 
 
954,021
 
 
0.14
 
Exchanged
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Exercised
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Canceled or expired
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Outstanding and Exercisable at March 31, 2006
 
 
1,092,676
 
$
0.13
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 11 - OPTIONS AND WARRANTS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)

Warrants Outstanding
 
Warrants Exercisable
 
 
 
 
Weighted Average
 
Weighted Average
 
 
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercise Prices
 
Number Outstanding
 
Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
 
Exercise Price
 
Number Exercisable
 
Exercise Price
$0.07
 
138,655
 
4.5
 
$0.07
 
138,655
 
$0.07
$0.14
 
143,037
 
4.5
 
$0.14
 
143,037
 
$0.14
$0.14
 
392,839
 
4.5
 
$0.14
 
392,839
 
$0.14
$0.14
 
391,410
 
4.5
 
$0.14
 
391,410
 
$0.14
$0.14
 
   26,735
 
4.5
 
$0.14
 
  26,735
 
$0.14
 
 
1,092,676  
 
4.5
 
$0.13
 
1,092,676    
 
$0.13

In February 2003 and July 2003, 45,882 warrants (converted into 131,078 of Company warrants) (“Tranche 1”) and 2,653 warrants (converted into 7,577 of Company warrants) (“Tranche 2”), respectively to acquire Index Ltd.’s common stock were issued to a third party advisor for services incurred at an exercise price of $0.16 per share (at exercise prices upon exchange of $0.07). The ability to exercise each set of warrants was contingent upon Index Ltd. raising a minimum quantity of capital from a 2 private offerings undertaken in each of these months, such conditions being met by March 31, 2003 and July 31, 2003 respectively.

The latest date of the exercise of both sets of warrants is the earlier of (1) the date upon which any of the equity share capital of the Index Ltd. is admitted to the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and to trading on the London Stock Exchange or trading on OFFEX or the Alternative Investment Market or permission for any of the common stock of Index Ltd. to be dealt in on a share dealing market of any recognized investment exchange becomes effective; or (2) the date upon which a successful offer to purchase 90% or more of the issued common stock of Index Ltd. is completed.

The warrants totaling 333,923 (converted to 954,021 of Company warrants) were issued as part of various fundraising and equity transactions. The convertible stockholder loan described in Note 6 of $94,603 ($91,302 at the original transaction date foreign currency rate and $86,758 at the conversion date foreign currency rate) in loans converted to 250,325 shares of common stock (converted to 715,143 shares of Company stock) in November 2005 and 50,065 of warrants to purchase shares of Index Ltd.’s common stock (converted to 143,037 of Company warrants). An equity fundraising for 687,500 shares (converted to 1,964,090 shares of Company stock) totaling $238,591 also included 137,500 of warrants to purchase shares of Index Ltd.’s common stock (converted to 392,839 of Company warrants). Additionally, management compensation with a fair value of $274,517 for 783,500 shares of common stock (converted to 2,238,349 shares of Company stock) also included warrants of 137,000 to purchase shares of Index Ltd.’s common stock (converted to 391,410 of Company warrants). Professional fees with a fair value totaling approximately $9,900 for 28,075 shares (converted to 80,206 shares of Company stock) included warrants of 9,358 to purchase shares of Index Ltd.’s common stock (converted to 26,735 of Company warrants). All transactions were valued at fair market value in accordance with SFAS 123-R.

Since there was no public market for Index Ltd.’s stock and operations were not comparable to a peer group, the latest stock issuance price of ₤0.20, or $0.35 at a foreign currency rate of 1.7329, used in previous fundraising was used as the share market price and an exercise price of ₤0.20 or $0.35 at a foreign currency rate of 1.7329 . The weighted-average fair value of warrants under the fair valued based method of $0.03, using the Black Scholes model, was determined using the following assumptions: (1) a risk free rate of 4.56%; (2) a volatility rate of 0% under the minimum value method allowed for non-public companies under SFAS 123; (3) a zero dividend rate; (4) a zero percent forfeiture rate; (5) the latest stock issuance price used as the share market price; and (6) 2 year life.

On January 20, 2006, these total warrants of 382,458 were exchanged as part of the transaction described in Note 2,  Merger  and Corporate Restructure, at a ratio of approximately 2.857 to 1 or a total of 1,092,676. The total warrants of 48,535 issued in fiscal year 2005 were exchanged for 138,655 warrants. The warrants issued in fiscal year 2006 of 333,923 were also exchanged as part of the transaction described in Note 2,  Merger and Corporate Restructure, at a ratio of approximately 2.857 to 1 or a total of 954,021 warrants.
 
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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 11 - OPTIONS AND WARRANTS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)

There was no compensation expense recorded for the exchange of these warrants since there was no modification of terms upon exchange.
Stock Options

The following tables summarize the changes in options outstanding and exercised and the related exercise prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued to certain directors and stockholders at March 31, 2006 and 2005 restated for the recapitalization which occurred on January 20, 2006 at an exchange rate of one Index Ltd. share or warrant for approximately 2.857 shares or warrants of the Company’s (See Note 10).
 
 
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
 
Outstanding at March 31, 2004 (297,425 of Index Ltd. options)
 
 
849,701
 
$
0.14
 
Granted
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Exercised (Note 14)
 
 
(849,701
)
 
0.14
 
Canceled or expired
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Outstanding at March 31, 2005
 
 
-
 
$
-
 
Granted
 
 
4,577,526
 
 
0.35
 
Exercised (Note 14)
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Canceled or expired
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Outstanding at March 31, 2006
 
 
4,577,526
 
$
0.35
 
 

Options Outstanding
 
Options Exercisable
 
 
Exercise Price
 
 
Number
Outstanding
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
 
Weighed Average Exercise Price
 
 
Number
Exercisable
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
$ 0.35
 
4,577,526
 
4.81
 
$ 0.35
 
2,288,763
 
$ 0.35

Prior to the reverse merger with Index Inc., Index Ltd. adopted a Stock Option Plan to grant options to various officers and directors. As contemplated by the Acquisition Agreements, following the completion of the acquisition the Board of Directors of Index Inc. agreed to the adoption of the Stock Option Plan and ratified it on March 14, 2006 effective as of January 20, 2006, providing for the issuance of up to 5,225,000 shares of Common Stock of Index Inc. to officers, directors, employees and consultants of Index Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Stock Option Plan, Index Inc. allowed for the issuance of options to purchase 4,577,526 shares of Common Stock at $0.35 per share to newly appointed directors and officers of Index Inc. that had held options to purchase ordinary shares of Index Ltd. prior to the completion of the acquisition. Total compensation expense recorded for the issuance of these options in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 was $1,043,823.


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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 11 - OPTIONS AND WARRANTS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)

The principal terms and conditions of the share options granted under the Share Option Plan are that vesting of the options granted occurs in three stages: (1) 50% on January 20, 2006; (2) 25% on January 20, 2007; and (3) 25% on January 20, 2008. The options granted are exercisable at $0.35 per share. Furthermore, the share options granted under the Share Option Plan are generally non-transferable other than to a legal or beneficial holder of the options upon the option holder’s death. The rights to vested but unexercised options cease to be effective: (1) 18 months after death of the stock options holder; (2) 6 months after Change of Control of Index Inc.; (3) 12 months after loss of   office due to health related incapacity or redundancy; or (4) 12 months after the retirement of the options holder from a position with Index Inc. All options have a 5 years expiring term.

Since there was no public market for the Company’s stock and operations were not comparable to a peer group prior to the acquisition, the stock issuance price for the private equity raising at the date of acquisition of $0.60 was used as the share market price and an exercise price of $0.35 . The weighted-average fair value of options granted under the fair valued based method or $0.398, using the Black Scholes model, was determined using the following assumptions: (1) a risk free rate of 4.38%; (2) a volatility rate of 100%; (3) a zero dividend rate; (4) a zero percent forfeiture rate; (5) the latest stock issuance price used as the share market price; and (6) 2 year life.

NOTE 12  -  EARNINGS PER SHARE 

In February 2003, Index Ltd. was capitalized with 100 million shares of common stock authorized. On January 20, 2006, in a reverse merger between the Company and Index Ltd., 22,615,552 of Index Inc. stock were exchanged for 7,916,232 shares of Index Ltd. and 8,533,333 shares were issued to private investors as part of the transaction. In addition, the Company had 23,091,667 outstanding shares. The Company also issued 303,793 shares of common stock to management as compensation expense, which had been reserved for issue as part of the share exchange transaction. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if contracts to issue common stock and related stock options were exercised at the end of the period. For the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, excluded from diluted earnings per share are 5,670,202 and 138,658, respectively of warrants to acquire common stock. As of March 31, 2006, there are also 4,577,526 of options to acquire the Company’s common stock that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

The following is a calculation of basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
For the year ended March 31,
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Shares—basic
 
 
22,391,357
 
 
11,623,413
 
Dilution effect of stock option and awards at end of period
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Shares—diluted
 
 
22,391,357
 
 
11,623,413
 
Stock awards and shares excluded from diluted earnings per share due to anti-dilutive effect
 
 
5,670,202
 
 
138,658
 
NOTE 13 - MAJOR CUSTOMERS
 
Revenues from the Company’s share of production on the Kansas properties are sold to independent crude oil purchasers. Up to June 2004, the Company’s oil production was marketed by the operator of the Kansas properties and this arrangement covered 100% of oil sales.
  
After July 2004, oil production was marketed by the Company directly to third party crude oil purchasers. In the period to March 31, 2005, approximately 78% of oil sales were received from two third party crude oil purchasers. In the period to March 31, 2006, approximately 91% of oil sales were received from a single crude oil purchaser.  
 


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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

  NOTE 14 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
As discussed in Note 6, total stockholder loans to Index Ltd. during the year ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 totaled $676,664 and $94,603, respectively of which $676,664 ($663,872 at the transaction date foreign currency rate of $1.8088 to ₤1.0) were converted into 1,835,117 shares of common stock in the year ended March 31, 2006. Of this amount, 50,000 shares of common stock related to directors of Index Ltd. with the remaining shares for outside investors. The $94,603 ($91,302 at the original transaction date foreign currency rate and $86,758 at the conversion date foreign currency rate) stockholder loans converted to 250,325 shares of common stock (converted to 715,143 shares of Company stock) in November 2005, together with the issue of 50,065 warrants (converted to 143,029 of Company warrants). Of these totals 119,585 shares (converted to 341,637 of Company stock) and 23,917 warrants (converted to 68,327 of Company warrants) were issued to directors of Index Ltd. Convertible notes payable at March 31, 2005, bore no interest, were unsecured and represent amounts loaned to Index Ltd. by certain stockholders.

During fiscal 2006, 687,500 shares of common stock (converted to 1,964,090 shares of Company stock) were issued for cash in the amount of $238,591. These shares also included warrants of 137,500 (converted to 392,818 of Company warrants) to purchase shares of common stock. Of these totals 126,000 shares (converted to 359,964 shares of Company stock) and 25,200 warrants (converted to 71,993 of Company warrants) were issued to directors of Index Ltd.
 
Management received compensation with a fair value of $274,517 for 783,500 (converted to 2,238,348 shares of Company stock) shares of common stock which also included warrants of 137,000 to purchase shares of Index Ltd.’s common stock (converted to 391,390 of Company warrants). Of these totals 753,500 shares (converted to 2,152,643 shares of Company stock and 127,000 warrants (converted to 362,821 of Company warrants) were issued to directors of Index Ltd. Professional fees paid to a stockholder with a fair value totaling approximately $9,900 for 28,075, shares (converted to 80,206 shares of Company stock) included warrants of 9,358 to purchase shares of Index Ltd.’s common stock (converted to 26,734 of Company warrants). In addition, 25,000 shares (converted to 71,421 shares of Company stock were issued for professional fees to the same stockholder with a fair value of $9,021. All transactions were valued at fair market value in accordance with SFAS 123-R.

As described above the total of 382,458 warrants of Index Ltd. were exchanged for warrants of Index, Inc. There was no compensation expense recorded for the exchange of these warrants since there was no modification of terms upon exchange.

The Company also issued 303,793 shares of common stock to management as compensation expense which was valued at $37,578.

Prior to the reverse merger with Index Inc., Index Ltd. adopted a Stock Option Plan to grant options to various officers and directors. As contemplated by the Acquisition Agreements, following the completion of the acquisition, the Board of Directors of Index Inc. agreed to the adoption of this Stock Option Plan and ratified it on March 14, 2006 effective as of January 20, 2006, providing for the issuance of up to 5,225,000 shares of Common Stock of Index Inc. to officers, directors, employees and consultants of Index Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Stock Option Plan, Index Inc. allowed for the issuance of options to purchase 4,577,526 shares of Common Stock at $0.35 per share to newly appointed directors and officers of Index Inc that had held options to purchase ordinary shares of Index Ltd. prior to the completion of the acquisition. Total compensation expense recorded for the issuance of these options in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 was $1,043,823.

At March 31, 2006, the Company owes various directors $1,007 for refunds of payroll taxes.

Lyndon West and Michael Scrutton, jointly and severally, guaranteed the bank loan.



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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005
NOTE 15 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company entered into an agreement with ICP (International Capital Partners SA) to raise additional funds through a private placement of 11,000,000 shares at $1.00 per share. The private placement became open to selected existing and new investors in June 2006 and is expected to close in July 2006.

The Company agreed with operator Crawford Energy to increase its WI (working interest) in wells Vieman #1 from 12.5% to 17% and Taffy #2 from 7.5% to 20%.

The Company agreed to enter Phase II of the seismic reprocessing and exploration agreement, referred to in Note 1.

Index Ltd has repaid its Bank Loan.

 
As our Common Stock is a security registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we must solicit proxies or obtain consent or authorizations by or on behalf of our management from the holders of record of our common stock in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Exchange Act, including those prescribed in Section 14. On November 25, 2005, prior management of the Company obtained the approval of the majority of stockholders of the Company authorizing it to increase the authorized common stock of the Company from 25,000,000 to 75,000,000 (the “Increase”). In doing so, the Company complied with Sections 78.207 and 78.209 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Nevada; however, the management failed to comply with applicable Federal securities laws set forth above. Thus, we must obtain a ratification of the increase (the “Ratification”) from our current stockholders via obtaining the consent of the majority of our current stockholders as of a certain record date, by filing a proxy statement on Schedule 14(a) and obtaining such Ratification. This proxy statement is scheduled to be filed within thirty days.
 
At the transaction date of the reverse merger, an agreement was signed a stockholder of record of the Company’s stock to grant a majority of the current directors of the Company, for one year from the date of the transaction or to January 20, 2007, the authority to direct the exercise of their voting rights attaching to 5,047,130 shares of common stock in the Company. Based on this agreement, the current directors and former stockholders of Index Ltd., combined, hold greater than 50% voting rights of the shares of common stock currently in issue. Consequently, it is management’s expectation that the Ratification is expected to occur.
 
 

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INDEX OIL  AND GAS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

Oil and Natural gas Producing Activities

The following disclosures for the Company are made in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 69, “Disclosures About Oil and Natural gas Producing Activities (an amendment of FASB Statements 19, 25, 33 and 39)” (“SFAS No. 69”). Users of this information should be aware that the process of estimating quantities of proved, proved developed and proved undeveloped crude oil and natural gas reserves is very complex, requiring significant subjective decisions in the evaluation of all available geological, engineering and economic data for each reservoir. The data for a given reservoir may also change substantially over time as a result of numerous factors including, but not limited to, additional development activity, evolving production history and continual reassessment of the viability of production under varying economic conditions. Consequently, material revisions to existing reserve estimates occur from time to time. Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure that reserve estimates reported represent the most accurate assessments possible, the significance of the subjective decisions required and variances in available data for various reservoirs make these estimates generally less precise than other estimates presented in connection with financial statement disclosures.

Proved reserves represent estimated quantities of natural gas and crude oil that geological and engineering data demonstrate, with reasonable certainty, to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under economic and operating conditions existing at the time the estimates were made.

Proved developed reserves are proved reserves expected to be recovered, through wells and equipment in place and under operating methods being utilized at the time the estimates were made.

Proved undeveloped 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 are 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. Estimates for proved undeveloped reserves are not attributed 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.

Estimates of proved developed and proved undeveloped reserves as of March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 were based on estimates made by Ancell Energy Consulting, Inc, independent petroleum engineers. Our independent engineers, Ancell Energy Consulting, Inc. are engaged by and provide their reports to our senior management team. We make representations to the independent engineers that we have provided all relevant operating data and documents, and in turn, we review these reserve reports provided by the independent engineers to ensure completeness and accuracy. Our Chairman and Managing Director make the final decision on booked proved reserves by incorporating the proved reserves from the independent engineers’ reports.

Our relevant management controls over proved reserve attribution, estimation and evaluation include:
 
 
 
controls over and processes for the collection and processing of all pertinent operating data and
documents needed by our independent reservoir engineers to estimate our proved reserves;
 
 
 
engagement of well qualified and independent reservoir engineers for review of our operating data and
documents and preparation of reserve reports annually in accordance with all SEC reserve estimation guidelines; and
 
 
 
review by our chief executive officer of the independent reservoir engineers’ reserves reports for
completion and accuracy.



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INDEX OIL  AND GAS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

Market prices as of each year-end were used for future sales of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids. Future operating costs, production and ad valorem taxes and capital costs were based on current costs as of each year-end, with no escalation. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved reserves and in projecting the future rates of production and timing of development expenditures. Reserve data represent estimates only and should not be construed as being exact. Moreover, the standardized measure should not be construed as the current market value of the proved oil and natural gas reserves or the costs that would be incurred to obtain equivalent reserves. A market value determination would include many additional factors including (a) anticipated future changes in natural gas and crude oil prices, production and development costs, (b) an allowance for return on investment, (c) the value of additional reserves, not considered proved at present, which may be recovered as a result of further exploration and development activities, and (d) other business risk.
 
Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities

The following table sets forth the capitalized costs relating to the Company’s natural gas and crude oil producing activities at March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the year ended   
 
For the year ended   
 
For the year ended   
 
 
 
March 31,  
 
March 31,  
 
March 31,  
 
  
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Proved properties
 
$
722,056
 
$
334,080
 
$
148,691
 
Unevaluated and unproved properties
 
 
356,729
 
 
76,529
 
 
189,777
 
Total
 
 
1,078,785
 
 
410,609
 
 
338,468
 
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization
 
 
127,586
 
 
62,275
 
 
26,121
 
Net capitalized costs
 
$
951,199
 
$
348,334
 
$
312,347
 
 
 

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INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

Costs Incurred in Oil and Natural Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration and Development Activities

The following table sets forth costs incurred related to the Company’s oil and natural gas activities for the twelve months ended March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004:

The following estimates of proved and proved developed reserve quantities are estimates only. The Company emphasizes that reserve estimates are inherently imprecise and that estimates of new discoveries are more imprecise than those of producing oil and gas properties. Accordingly, these estimates are expected to change as future information becomes available. All of the Company's reserves are located in the United States.

Proved reserves are estimated reserves of crude oil (including condensate 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 conditions. Proved developed reserves are those expected to be recovered through existing wells, equipment, and operating methods.
 
 
 Year Ended March 31, 2004    
Continuing
Operations 
 
Acquisition costs of properties
 
 
 
 
Proved
 
$
196,000
 
Unproved
 
 
179,000
 
Subtotal
 
 
375,000
 
Exploration and development costs
 
 
40,516
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
415,516
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year Ended March 31, 2005:
 
 
 
 
Acquisition costs of properties
 
 
 
 
Proved
 
$
-
 
Unproved
 
 
-
 
Subtotal
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exploration and development costs
 
 
70,540
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
486,056
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year Ended March 31, 2006:
 
 
 
 
Acquisition costs of properties
 
 
 
 
Proved
 
$
-
 
Unproved
 
 
-
 
Subtotal
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
  
 
Exploration and development costs
 
 
659,376
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
1,145,432
 



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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

Results of Operations for Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year Ended
March 31,
2006 
 
Year Ended
March 31,
2005 
 
Year Ended
March 31,
2004 
 
  Oil and natural gas production revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third-party
 
$
191,114
 
$
88,176
 
$
36,989
 
Affiliate
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
 
 
191,114
 
 
88,176
 
 
36,989
 
Exploration expenses, including dry hole
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Production costs
 
 
(41,953
)
 
(23,584
)
 
(16,201
)
Impairment
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
(87,548
)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
 
 
(65,311
)
 
(36,154
)
 
(26,121
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
 
83,850
 
 
28,438
 
 
(92,881
)
Income tax provision (benefit)
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Results of continuing operations
 
$
83,850
 
$
28,438
 
$
(92,881
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Results of discontinued operations
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The results of operations for oil and natural gas producing activities excludes interest charges and general and administrative expenses. Sales are based on market prices.


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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

Net Proved and Proved Developed Reserve Summary

The following table sets forth the Company’s net proved and proved developed reserves (all within the United States) at March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, and the changes in the net proved reserves for each of the two years in the period then ended as estimated by the independent petroleum consultants. See Note 3.

 
 
Continuing
Operations  
 
Natural gas (Bcf)(1):
 
 
 
 
 
Net proved reserves at April 1, 2003
 
 
-
 
 
Revisions of previous estimates
 
 
-
 
 
Purchases in place
 
 
-
 
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
 
 
-
 
 
Sales in place
 
 
-
 
 
Production
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net proved reserves at March 31, 2004
 
 
-
 
 
Revisions of previous estimates
 
 
-
 
 
Purchases in place
 
 
-
 
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
 
 
-
 
 
Sales in place
 
 
-
 
 
Production
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net proved reserves at March 31, 2005
 
 
-
 
 
Revisions of previous estimates
 
 
-
 
 
Purchases in place
 
 
0.144
 
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
 
 
-
 
 
Sales in place
 
 
-
 
 
Production
 
 
-
 
 
Net proved reserves at March 31, 2006
 
 
0.144
 
 


 
 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

Natural gas liquids and crude oil (MBbls)(2)(3):
 
 
 
Net proved reserves at March 31, 2003
 
 
-
 
Revisions of previous estimates
 
 
-
 
Purchases in place
 
 
12.282
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
 
 
-
 
Sales in place
 
 
-
 
Production
 
 
(1.213
)
Net proved reserves at March 31, 2004
 
 
11.069
 
Revisions of previous estimates
 
 
4.832
 
Purchases in place
 
 
-
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
 
 
6.758
 
Sales in place
 
 
-
 
Production
 
 
(2.068
)
Net proved reserves at March 31, 2005
 
 
20.591
 
Revisions of previous estimates
 
 
1.566
 
Purchases in place
 
 
11.565
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
 
 
5.060
 
Sales in place
 
 
-
 
Production
 
 
(3.381
)
Net proved reserves at March 31, 2006
 
 
35.401
 
 
 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

(MBO)(2) equivalents(4):
 
 
 
Net proved reserves at March 31, 2003
 
 
-
 
Revisions of previous estimates
 
 
-
 
Purchases in place
 
 
12.282
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
 
 
-
 
Sales in place
 
 
-
 
Production
 
 
(1.213
)
Net proved reserves at March 31, 2004
 
 
11.069
 
Revisions of previous estimates
 
 
4.832
 
Purchases in place
 
 
-
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
 
 
6.758
 
Sales in place
 
 
-
 
Production
 
 
(2.068
)
Net proved reserves at March 31, 2005
 
 
20.591
 
Revisions of previous estimates
 
 
1.566
 
Purchases in place
 
 
35.635
 
Extensions, discoveries and other additions
 
 
5.060
 
Sales in place
 
 
-
 
Production
 
 
(3.381
)
Net proved reserves at March 31, 2006
 
 
59.471
 
 
 
 
 
 



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INDEX OIL  AND GAS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

Net proved developed reserves:
 
 
 
 
Natural gas (Bcf)(1)
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2004
 
 
-
 
March 31, 2005
 
 
-
 
March 31, 2006
 
 
0.09
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natural gas liquids and crude oil (MBbls)(2)(3)
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2004
 
 
5.225
 
March 31, 2005
 
 
12.354
 
March 31, 2006
 
 
28.942
 
 
 
 
 
 
MBO(1) equivalents(4)
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2004
 
 
5.225
 
March 31, 2005
 
 
12.354
 
March 31, 2006
 
 
30.518
 

The main changes in proved reserves during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, were as follows:

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2004: the Company acquired its interest in the Kansas properties during this year. Net proved reserves at March 31, 2004 represent reserves for certain wells on these properties, and which are also reported as acquired during the year (gross of production in the period).

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2005: as at March 31, 2005 the Company’s reserves related solely to the Kansas properties. During the year new wells were drilled leading to discoveries of reserves and further wells were identified and planned as at year end for which related proven reserves are reported as other additions. Revisions of previous estimates are also reported for Kansas wells for which reserves were carried in the previous year.

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2006: as at March 31, 2006 Index’s reserves related to the Kansas properties and 2 new well properties in Louisiana and Texas. On the Kansas properties during the year further new wells were drilled leading to discoveries of reserves and further additional wells were identified and planned as at year end for which related proven reserves are reported as other additions. Revisions of previous estimates are also reported for Kansas wells for which reserves were carried in the previous year. Reserves relating to the 2 new well properties in Louisiana and Texas are reported as Purchase additions in the year, since the interests in these properties were not held at the start of the year.

(1)
Billion cubic feet or billion cubic feet equivalent, as applicable.
 
(2)
Thousand barrels.
 
(3)
Includes crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids.
 
(4)
Natural gas volumes have been converted to equivalent natural gas liquids and crude oil volumes using a conversion factor of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of natural gas liquids and crude oil.



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INDEX OIL  AND GAS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Natural Gas Reserves

The following information has been developed utilizing procedures prescribed by SFAS No. 69 and based on natural gas and crude oil reserve and production volumes estimated by the independent petroleum reservoir engineers. This information may be useful for certain comparison purposes but should not be solely relied upon in evaluating the Company or its performance. Further, information contained in the following table should not be considered as representative of realistic assessments of future cash flows, nor should the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows be viewed as representative of the current value of the Company’s oil and natural gas assets.

The future cash flows presented below are based on sales prices, cost rates and statutory income tax rates in existence as of the date of the projections. It is expected that material revisions to some estimates of natural gas and crude oil reserves may occur in the future, development and production of the reserves may occur in periods other than those assumed, and actual prices realized and costs incurred may vary significantly from those used. Income tax expense has been computed using expected future tax rates and giving effect to tax deductions and credits available, under current laws, and which relate to oil and natural gas producing activities.

Management does not rely upon the following information in making investment and operating decisions. Such decisions are based upon a wide range of factors, including estimates of probable as well as proved reserves and varying price and cost assumptions considered more representative of a range of possible economic conditions that may be anticipated.

The following table sets forth the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows from projected production of the Company’s natural gas and crude oil reserves for the years ended March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004:

 
 
 
 
Continuing
Operations 
 
 
     
(in $’000) 
   
March 31, 2004:
 
 
 
 
 
Future cash inflows
 
$
388.191
 
 
Future production costs
 
 
(175.306
)
 
Future development costs
 
 
(64.365
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Future income taxes
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Future net cash flows
 
 
148.520
 
 
Discount to present value at 10% annual rate
 
 
35.202
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to proved natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil reserves
 
$
113.318
 
 



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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

 
 
March 31, 2005:
 
 
Continuing
Operations
 
Future cash inflows
 
$
1,088.787
 
Future production costs
 
 
(474.193
)
Future development costs
 
 
(131.248
)
         
Future income taxes
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
Future net cash flows
 
 
483.346
 
Discount to present value at 10% annual rate
 
 
131.571
 
 
 
 
 
 
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to proved natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil reserves
 
$
351.775
 


 
 
 
 
Continuing
Operations 
 
March 31, 2006:
 
 
 
 
Future cash inflows
 
$
3,080.376
 
Future production costs
 
 
(855.120
)
Future development costs
 
 
(515.632
)
 
 
 
 
 
Future income taxes
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
Future net cash flows
 
 
1,709.624
 
Discount to present value at 10% annual rate
 
 
362.391
 
 
 
 
 
 
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to proved natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil reserves
 
$
1,347.233
 

 


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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

Changes in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows

The following table sets forth the changes in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows at March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004:
 
 
 
 
Continuing
Operations 
 
     
 (in $’000)
 
Balance, April 1, 2003
 
$
-
 
Sales and transfers of natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil produced, net of production costs
 
 
(20.788
)
Net changes in prices and production costs
 
 
-
 
Extensions, discoveries, additions and improved recovery, net of related costs
 
 
-
 
Development costs incurred
 
 
40.516
 
Revisions of previous quantity estimates and development costs
 
 
-
 
Accretion of discount
 
 
-
 
Net change in income taxes
 
 
-
 
Purchases of reserves in place
 
 
93.590
 
Sales of reserves in place
 
 
-
 
Changes in timing and other
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 31, 2004
 
$
113.318
 

 



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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004

 
 
 
 
Sales and transfers of natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil produced, net of production costs
 
$
(64.592
)
Net changes in prices and production costs
 
 
155.685
 
Extensions, discoveries, additions and improved recovery, net of related costs
 
 
81.085
 
Development costs incurred
 
 
70.540
 
Revisions of previous quantity estimates and development costs
 
 
(3,657
)
Accretion of discount
 
 
(2.291
)
Net change in income taxes
 
 
-
 
Purchases of reserves in place
 
 
-
 
Sales of reserves in place
 
 
-
 
Changes in timing and other
 
 
1.687
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 31, 2005
 
$
351.775
 

 
 
 
 
Sales and transfers of natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil produced, net of production costs
 
$
(149.200
)
Net changes in prices and production costs
 
 
92.288
 
Extensions, discoveries, additions and improved recovery, net of related costs
 
 
86.546
 
Development costs incurred
 
 
659.376
 
Revisions of previous quantity estimates and development costs
 
 
(412.504
)
Accretion of discount
 
 
(97.672
)
Net change in income taxes
 
 
-
 
Purchases of reserves in place
 
 
813.43
 
Sales of reserves in place
 
 
-
 
Changes in timing and other
 
 
3.194
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 31, 2006
 
$
1,347.233
 



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PART II
 
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS 
Item 24. Indemnification of Directors and Officers
 
Our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, provide to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law that our directors or officers shall not be personally liable to us or our shareholders for damages for breach of such director's or officer's fiduciary duty. The effect of this provision of our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, is to eliminate our rights and our shareholders (through shareholders' derivative suits on behalf of our company) to recover damages against a director or officer for breach of the fiduciary duty of care as a director or officer (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior), except under certain situations defined by statute. We believe that the indemnification provisions in our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers.
 
Section 78.7502 of the Nevada Revised Statutes provides that a corporation may indemnify a director, officer, employee or agent made a party to an action by reason of that fact that he or she was a director, officer employee or agent of the corporation or was serving at the request of the corporation against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with such action if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation and with respect to any criminal action, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.
 
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
Item 25. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution

The following table sets forth an itemization of all estimated expenses, all of which we will pay, in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities being registered:
 
 
Amount
 
SEC registration fee  
 
$
7,216.28
 
Accounting fees and expenses  
 
 
7,500.00*
 
Legal fees and expenses  
 
 
50,000.00*
 
     TOTAL  
 
$
64,216.28*
 
* Estimated
Item 26. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 
On January 20, 2006 the Company completed a private placement for 8,533,333 shares of common stock of the Company at a price of $0.60 per share for an aggregate sum of $5,120,000.

In addition, on January 20, 2006, the Company issued an aggregate of 22,615,552 shares of common stock of the Company and 1,092,676 warrants to subscribe for Common Stock of the Company as consideration for the acquisition of Index Ltd.’s outstanding equity stock and warrants from the Index Ltd.’s Stockholders. As part of the Acquisition, an additional 759,448 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance by the Company, of which 303,793 shares were issued as of the date of this Registration Statement.
 
On August 29, 2006 the Company closed on a private placement offering (the “Offering”) in which it sold an aggregate of 1,419.58 units (the "Units") of its securities at a price of $5,000 per Unit, each Unit consisting of 5000 shares of common stock of the Company for aggregate gross proceeds of $7,097,898.

On October 4, 2006, the Company effected a second closing of the Offering in which it sold an additional 693.54 Units of for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,467,700, and it subsequently sold another 80 Units on October 5, 2006, for total aggregate gross proceeds of the second closing of the Offering of $3,867,700.
 
 

 
 

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All of the foregoing issuances were exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Act and/or Regulation S, promulgated pursuant to the Act. None of the purchasers who received shares under Regulation S are U.S. person as defined in Rule 902(k) of Regulation S, and no sales efforts were conducted in the U.S., in accordance with Rule 903(c). Such purchasers acknowledged that the securities purchased must come to rest outside the U.S., and the certificates contain a legend restricting the sale of such securities until the Regulation S holding period is satisfied. No advertising or general solicitation was employed in offering the securities. The offerings and sales were made to a limited number of persons, all of whom were accredited investors, business associates of Index Oil and Gas, Inc. or executive officers of Index Oil and Gas Inc., and transfer was restricted by Index Oil and Gas, Inc. in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. In addition to representations by the above-referenced persons, we have made independent determinations that all of the above-referenced persons were accredited or sophisticated investors, and that they were capable of analyzing the merits and risks of their investment, and that they understood the speculative nature of their investment. Furthermore, all of the above-referenced persons were provided with access to our Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

None.
Item 27. Exhibits
 
Description
3(i)1
 
Articles of Incorporation of Index Oil & Gas, Inc. (4)
 
 
 
3(i)(2)
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Index Oil and Gas Inc. (the "Company"), filed with the Secretary of the State of Nevada on November 28, 2005, changing the name of the Company from Thai One On Inc. to Index Oil & Gas, Inc., and increasing the number of authorized shares from 25,000,000 to 75,000,000. (1)
 
 
 
3(i)(2)
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Index Oil and Gas Inc. (the "Company"), filed with the Secretary of the State of Nevada on September 21, 2006, increasing the number of authorized shares from 75,000,000 to 500,000,000, and creating a class of preferred stock, authorizing the issuance of 10,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value per share, of preferred stock. (7)
 
 
 
3(ii)
 
By-laws of Index Oil and Gas Inc. (4)
 
 
 
5.1
 
Legality Opinion of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP. *
 
 
 
10.1
 
Acquisition Agreement between Index Oil and Gas, Inc., certain stockholders of Index Oil & Gas Ltd., and Briner Group Inc. dated January 20, 2006. (1)
 
 
 
10.2
 
Form of Share Exchange Agreement entered into by and between Index Oil & Gas, Inc. and certain Index Oil & Gas Ltd. stockholders. (1)
 
 
 
10.3+
 
Employment Agreement entered into by and between Index Oil & Gas Ltd. and Lyndon West, dated January 20, 2006. (1)
 
 
 
10.4+
 
Employment Agreement entered into by and between Index Oil & Gas Ltd. and Andrew Boetius, dated January 20, 2006. (1)
 
 
 
10.5+
 
Employment Agreement entered into by and between Index Oil & Gas Ltd. and Daniel Murphy, dated January 20, 2006. (1)
 
 
 
10.6+
 
Letter Agreement entered into by and between Index Oil & Gas Ltd. and David Jenkins, dated January 20, 2006. (1)
 
 
 
10.7+
 
Letter Agreement entered into by and between Index Oil & Gas Ltd. and Michael Scrutton, dated January 20, 2006. (1)
 
 
 
10.8+
 
Employment Agreement entered into by and between Index Oil and Gas Inc. and John G. Williams, dated August 31, 2006. (5)
 
 
 
10.9
 
Form of Subscription Agreement dated as of January 20, 2006. (1)
 
 
 
10.10
 
Form of Subscription Agreement dated as of August 29 and October 4, 2006. (6)
 
 
 
10.11
 
Form of Registration Rights Agreement dated as of August 29, 2006. (6)
 
 
 
14.1
 
Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for officers, directors and employees of Index Oil and Gas, Inc. adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors on March 31, 2006. (3)
 

 
 

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21.1
 
List of subsidiaries of the Company. (1)
 
 
 
23.1
 
Consent of Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP. *
 
 
 
23.2
 
Consent of Ancell Energy Consulting, Inc. *
 
 
 
23.3
 
Consent of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP. * (included in exhibit 5.1)
 
 
 
24.1
 
Powers of Attorney (Included on the signature page hereto). (8)
 
 
 
* Filed Herewith
+ Compensatory plan or arrangement
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Amended Current Report filed on Form 8-K/A with the SEC on March 15, 2006.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K with the SEC on March July 17, 2006.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-KSB with the SEC on March April 10, 2006.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement filed on Form SB-2 with the SEC on May 24, 2004.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report filed on Form 8-K with the SEC on September 8, 2006.
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report filed on Form 8-K with the SEC on September 11, 2006.
(7) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report filed on Form 8-K with the SEC on September 28, 2006.
(8) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement filed on Form SB-2 with the SEC on October 11, 2006.
 
 
A. The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
 
1. To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement:
 
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
 
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events after the effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of a prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in the volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration statement; and
 
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the Registration Statement or any material change to such information in the Registration Statement.
 
2. That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
 
3. To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
 
4. That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities:
 
The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this Registration Statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
 
(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 (ss.230.424 of this chapter);
 
(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;
 
 

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(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and
 
(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.
 
B. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
 
In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 


 
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements of filing on Form SB-2 and authorized this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in Houston, Texas on November 29, 2006.
 

 
 
 
INDEX OIL AND GAS, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Lyndon West
 
 
 
 
Lyndon West
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Andrew Boetius
 
 
 
 
Andrew Boetius
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Lyndon West, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, acting alone, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and any registration statement of the same offering which is effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent, each acting alone, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all said attorney-in-fact and agent, acting alone, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 

Signature
 
Title
 
Date
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Lyndon West

Lyndon West
 
 
Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
 
 
November 29, 2006
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Andrew Boetius*

 
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Director
 
 
 
November 29, 2006
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Daniel Murphy*

 
 
 
 
 
Chairman of the Board, Secretary and Director
 
 
 
November 29, 2006
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ John G. Williams*

 
 
 
 
 
Vice President of Exploration and Production and Director
 
 
 
November 29, 2006
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ David Jenkins*

 
 
 
 
Director
 
 
 
November 29, 2006
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/

 Michael Scrutton
 
 
Director
 
 
 
November 29, 2006
 

*/s/ Lyndon West,
Lyndon West, as Attorney in Fact pursuant to Power of Attorney, signed by the indicated directors, a copy of which was attached to initial Registration Statement filed by the Company with the SEC on Form SB-2 on October 11, 2006.