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(3) Equity Investment in Savoy
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Equity Investment In Savoy
(3)           Equity Investment in Savoy

We own a 45% interest in Savoy Energy L.P., a private company engaged in the oil and gas business primarily in the State of Michigan. Savoy uses the successful efforts method of accounting.  We account for our interest using the equity method of accounting.

Below (in thousands) to the 100% are a condensed balance sheet at March 31, 2012 and a condensed statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

Condensed Balance Sheet

       
   
2012
 
       
Current assets
  $ 18,421  
Oil and gas properties, net
    20,433  
    $ 38,854  
         
Total liabilities
  $ 9,341  
Partners' capital
    29,513  
    $ 38,854  

Condensed Statement of Operations

             
   
2012
   
2011
 
             
Revenue
  $ 8,887     $ 6,725  
Expenses
    (4,854 )     (3,540 )
Net income
  $ 4,033     $ 3,185