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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-QSB

 

x  

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2007

 

o  

TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission file number 000-30234

 

ENERJEX RESOURCES, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

88-0422242

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

7300 W. 110th

7th Floor

Overland Park, KS 66210

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(913) 693-4600

(Issuer’s telephone number)

 

Copies of Communications to:

Stoecklein Law Group

4695 MacArthur Court, 11th Floor

Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 798-5690

Fax (949) 258-5112

 

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o No x

 

The number of shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding on February 12, 2008 was 22,203,256 shares.

 

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes o No x  

 


PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

EnerJex Resources, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

957,477

 

Accounts receivable

 

57,788

 

Sales revenue receivable

 

319,521

 

Prepaid expenses

 

10,797

 

 

Total current assets

 

1,345,583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $21,140

 

127,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets:

 

 

 

Oil and gas properties using full cost accounting:

 

 

 

 

Properties not subject to amortization

 

74,777

 

 

Properties subject to amortization

 

9,016,166

 

 

 

Total other assets

 

9,090,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

10,563,926

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

364,755

 

Accrued liabilities

 

126,981

 

Deferred payments from Euramerica for development

 

51,925

 

Promissory notes payable

 

965,000

 

Current portion of long term debt

 

438,318

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

1,946,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset retirement obligation

 

389,475

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long term liabilities:

 

 

 

Convertible note payable

 

25,000

 

Long-term debt, less current portion

 

10,235,332

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,260,332

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000

 

 

 

 

shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding

 

-

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized

 

 

 

 

22,203,256 shares issued and outstanding

 

22,203

 

Unamortized cost of stock, warrants & options issued for services

(129,329)

 

Unamortized loan fees and interest

 

(4,086,880)

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

8,835,059

 

Accumulated (deficit)

 

(6,673,913)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,032,860)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

10,563,926

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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EnerJex Resources, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and gas activities

$

1,498,202

 

$

26,491

 

$

1,982,119

 

$

76,314

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct costs

 

722,540

 

 

63,051

 

 

1,104,272

 

 

279,619

 

Professional fees

 

100,770

 

 

69,224

 

 

1,112,832

 

 

287,478

 

Investor relations fees

 

81,857

 

 

-

 

 

164,435

 

 

-

 

General and administrative expenses

 

357,256

 

 

139,857

 

 

1,758,262

 

 

319,366

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

387,408

 

 

6,889

 

 

532,665

 

 

23,359

 

Impairment of goodwill

 

-

 

 

(10,000)

 

 

-

 

 

677,000

 

 

Total expenses

 

1,649,831

 

 

269,021

 

 

4,672,466

 

 

1,586,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating (loss)

 

(151,629)

 

 

(242,530)

 

 

(2,690,347)

 

 

(1,510,508)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(224,273)

 

 

(2,556)

 

 

(507,640)

 

 

(4,239)

 

Loan fees

 

(39,298)

 

 

-

 

 

(113,155)

 

 

-

 

Loan interest accretion

 

(304,317)

 

 

-

 

 

(766,800)

 

 

-

 

Interest income

 

-

 

 

418

 

 

 

 

 

3,495

 

Reversal of loan penalty expense

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Loss on sale of asset

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(3,854)

 

 

Total other income (expense)

 

(567,888)

 

 

(2,138)

 

 

(1,317,595)

 

 

(4,598)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

(719,517)

 

$

(244,668)

 

$

(4,077,942)

 

$

(1,515,106)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common shares outstanding - basic

 

22,203,256

 

 

12,900,395

 

 

20,691,689

 

 

12,142,498

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share - basic

$

(0.03)

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.16)

 

$

(0.12)

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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EnerJex Resources, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss)

 

$

(4,077,942)

 

$

(1,515,106)

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

 

532,665

 

 

46,047

Accretion of asset retirement obligation

 

 

13,567

 

 

1,440

Stock, warrants and options issued for services

 

 

1,862,795

 

 

138,000

Loan costs

 

 

879,955

 

 

-

Loss on sale of asset

 

 

-

 

 

3,854

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts and notes receivable

 

 

(362,871)

 

 

(18,028)

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

(4,124)

 

 

8,443

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

322,456

 

 

28,832

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

31,091

 

 

38,437

 

 

Deferred payments from Euramerica for development

 

 

51,925

 

 

-

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(750,483)

 

 

(1,268,081)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of fixed assets

 

 

(113,575)

 

 

(35,500)

 

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

 

-

 

 

11,500

 

Payments received on notes receivable

 

 

-

 

 

(32,275)

 

Additions to oil and gas properties

 

 

(8,936,628)

 

 

(100,000)

 

Additions to oil and gas properties not subject to amortization

 

 

-

 

 

(4,104)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(9,050,203)

 

 

(160,379)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of common stock

 

 

4,313,757

 

 

414,800

 

Stock issued for liabilities

 

 

-

 

 

306,000

 

Payments received on notes receivable

 

 

23,100

 

 

-

 

Proceeds from long term debt

 

 

6,765,141

 

 

100,000

 

Payments on notes payable

 

 

(443,328)

 

 

-

 

Proceeds from convertible note

 

 

-

 

 

25,000

Net cash provided from financing activities

 

 

10,658,670

 

 

845,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

857,984

 

 

(582,660)

Cash - beginning

 

 

99,493

 

 

590,432

Cash - ending

 

$

957,477

 

$

7,772

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

75,935

 

$

2,313

 

Income taxes paid

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock, warrants and options issued for services

 

$

1,862,795

 

$

644,000

 

Asset retirement obligation

 

 

352,000

 

 

 

Loan costs

 

 

879,955

 

 

-

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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EnerJex Resources, Inc.

Notes To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

Note 1- Basis of Presentation

 

General: EnerJex Resources, Inc. (EnerJex) is an oil and natural gas acquisition, exploration and development company formed in December 2005. Operations are conducted solely through its wholly owned operating subsidiaries, EnerJex Kansas, Inc. (formerly Midwest Energy, Inc.) and DD Energy, Inc. (DD Energy). DD Energy was formed in August 2007 to acquire certain leases in Eastern Kansas (see note 5).

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. Certain amounts in the prior year statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentations.

 

Note 2 - Common Stock

 

Stock transactions in fiscal 2008:

 

On May 4, 2007, we issued 9,600 shares of common stock to a Director and chairman of our Audit Committee for services over the next year. For the nine month period ended December 31, 2007, we recorded director compensation in the amount of $8,000 and unamortized stock-based compensation of $4,000 to be expensed over the remaining term of service.

 

On May 22, 2007, we issued 15,000 shares of common stock previously authorized and un-issued.

 

During the nine months ended December 31, 2007 we issued 9,000,000 shares of our common stock pursuant to our “Mortgage Security Agreements” entered into on April 12, 2007 and June 8, 2007. We allocated $4,500,000 of the $9,000,000 to the equity portion of the transaction (See Note 4). The transaction costs of the equity sale were $466,834 resulting in $4,033,135 in net proceeds.

 

Option and Warrant transactions in fiscal 2008:

 

On June 14, 2007, we entered into a “Separation Agreement” with our former Chief Financial Officer. Pursuant to the agreement, 300,000 options were fully vested with a right to exercise any time prior to September 13, 2007. The options were not exercised and have been cancelled as of December 31, 2007. We expensed the remaining value of the unamortized costs of options in the amount of $61,187 as compensation.

 

On May 4, 2007, we granted an option to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock to our President and CEO. The options are considered fully vested on grant. The options have an exercise price of $1.25 and expire on May 3, 2011. The fair value of the options based on the

 

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EnerJex Resources, Inc.

Notes To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

Black-Scholes pricing model was $859,622. The following assumptions were used in the valuation: stock price-$1.25; exercise price-$1.25; life 4 years; volatility 95%; yield-4.55. At December 31, 2007, we recorded the full value as additional related – party compensation.

 

On May 4, 2007, we granted options to purchase 125,000 shares of our common stock to two employees as a bonus for services. The options are considered fully vested on grant. The options have an exercise price of $1.25 and expire on May 3, 2011. The fair value of the options based on the Black-Scholes pricing model was $107,453. The following assumptions were used in the valuation: stock price-$1.25; exercise price-$1.25; life 4 years; volatility 95%; yield-4.55. At December 31, 2007, we recorded the full value as additional employee compensation.

 

On May 4, 2007, we granted an option to purchase 300,000 shares of our common stock to a service provider for services rendered. The option is considered fully vested on the date of grant. The options have an exercise price of $1.25 and expire on May 3, 2011. The fair value of the options based on the Black-Scholes pricing model was $257,887. The following assumptions were used in the valuation: stock price-$1.25; exercise price-$1.25; life 4 years; volatility 95%; yield-4.55. At December 31, 2007, we recorded the full value as capitalized contract labor.

 

On May 4, 2007, we granted options to purchase 600,000 shares of our common stock in total to our three Directors for their services to the Company. The options are considered fully vested on grant. The options have an exercise price of $1.25 and expire on May 3, 2011. The fair value of the options based on the Black-Scholes pricing model totaled $515,772. The following assumptions were used in the valuation: stock price-$1.25; exercise price-$1.25; life 4 years; volatility 95%; yield-4.55. At December 31, 2007, we recorded the full value as board compensation expense.

 

On April 12, 2007, we granted a warrant to purchase 375,000 shares of our common stock to C.K. Cooper & Company as partial payment for services render in connection with our financing activities. The warrant has an exercise price of $0.60 and expires on April 11, 2010. The fair value of the warrant based on the Black-Scholes pricing model totaled $280,591. The following assumptions were used in the valuation: stock price-$1.00; exercise price-$0.60; life 3 years; volatility 106%; yield-4.66. We have included the value of the warrant with the loan and equity transaction costs (See Note 4).

 

On August 1, 2007, we granted options to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock to our Director of Finance pursuant to her employment agreement. The options have an exercise price of $1.50 and expire on July 31, 2011. The fair value of the options based on the Black-Scholes pricing model totaled $137,429. The following assumptions were used in the valuation: stock price-$1.50; exercise price-$1.50; life 4 years; volatility 164%; yield-4.26. At December 31, 2007, we have recorded compensation expense totaling $45,810. The balance of the unamortized options of $91,619 will be amortized over the remainder of the one year contract period.

 

On November 1, 2007, we entered into an employment agreement with an employee for a term of one year. Pursuant to his agreement, we granted options to purchase 50,000 shares of our

 

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EnerJex Resources, Inc.

Notes To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

common stock. The options have an exercise price of $1.25 and expire on October 31, 2011. The fair value of the options based on the Black-Scholes pricing model totaled $36,774. The following assumptions were used in the valuation: stock price-$0.80; exercise price-$1.25; life 4 years; volatility 181%; yield-4.02. At December 31, 2007, we have recorded compensation expense totaling $3,064. The balance of the unamortized options of $33,710 will be amortized over the remainder of the one year contract period.

 

A summary of stock options and warrants is as follows:

 

 

Options

Weighted Ave Price

Warrants

Weighted Ave Price

Outstanding 03/31/07

300,000

$1.00

-

$ -

Granted

2,175,000

1.26

375,000

0.60

Cancelled

(300,000)

1.00

-

-

Exercised

-

-

-

-

Outstanding 12/31/07

2,175,000

$1.26

375,000

$0.60

 

Note 3 - Asset Retirement Obligation

 

Our asset retirement obligations relate to the abandonment of oil and natural gas wells. The amounts recognized are based on numerous estimates and assumptions, including future retirement costs, inflation rates and credit adjusted risk-free interest rates. The following shows the changes in asset retirement obligations:

 

 

December 31,

 

2007

Asset retirement obligation, beginning of period

$ 23,908

Liabilities incurred during the period

352,000

Liabilities settled during the period

-

Accretion

13,567

Asset retirement obligations, end of period

$ 389,475

 

Note 4 - Long-Term Debt

 

On April 11, 2007, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement, Registration Rights Agreements, Senior Secured Debentures, a Pledge and Security Agreement, a Secured Guaranty, and other related agreements (the “Financing Agreements”), with DKR Soundshore Oasis Holding Fund Ltd., West Coast Opportunity Fund, LLC, Enable Growth Partners LP, Enable Opportunity Partners LP, Glacier Partners LP, and Frey Living Trust (the “Buyers”). Pursuant to the Financing Agreements, we authorized a new series of senior secured debentures (the “Debentures”). Under the terms of the Financing Agreements, we agreed to sell Debentures for a total purchase price of $9,000,000. In connection with the purchase, we agreed to issue to each of the Buyers one share of our common stock for each dollar purchased for a total issuance of 9,000,000 shares. The first closing occurred on April 12, 2007 with a total of $6,300,000 in debentures being sold and the remaining $2,700,000 closing on June 21, 2007.

 

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EnerJex Resources, Inc.

Notes To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

The proceeds from the debentures were allocated to the note payable and the stock issued based on the fair market value of each item that we calculated to be $9,000,000 for each item. Since each of the instruments had a value equal to 50% of the total, we allocated $4,500,000 to stock and $4,500,000 to the note. We have recorded the maturity value of the note at $9,000,000 and in the equity section we recorded the loan costs of $4,500,000 that will accrete as interest based on the interest method over the period of issue to maturity. The amount of interest accreted for the period ended December 31, 2007 was $766,800. The unamortized loan interest at December 31, 2007 was $3,733,200.

 

Net Proceeds from the debentures totaled $8,346,922 after payment of $653,078 of fees. Also included as fees relating to the debentures was the fair market value of the warrant of $280,591. We allocated $466,835 (50% of the costs) to unamortized loan fees and will amortize those fees over the life of the debentures. For the period ended December 31, 2007 we recorded as loan fee expense $113,155 and the unamortized loan fees were $353,680. The remaining fees of $466,834 were offset against paid in capital as these were costs associated with the equity portion of the debenture.

 

The Debentures have a three-year term, maturing on March 31, 2010, and bear interest at a rate equal to 10% per annum. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears on the first day of each succeeding quarter. We may pay interest in either cash or registered shares of our common stock. The Debenture has no prepayment penalty so long as we maintain an effective registration statement with the Securities Exchange Commission and provided we give six (6) business days prior notice of redemption to the Buyers. The Debentures are guaranteed, pursuant to the “Secured Guaranty” and “Pledge and Security Agreement” by us and secured by a security interest in all of our assets and assignments of production.

 

Pursuant to the agreements, during the term of the debentures, we are required to produce a minimum average daily quantity of oil and natural gas. The production thresholds will be measured at six month intervals beginning December 31, 2007 and ending on September 30, 2009. In the event that for any Measurement Date specified above, we do not meet the production thresholds applicable to such Measurement Date, then we shall issue to the Buyers an aggregate 3,000,000 shares of common stock for each threshold date (up to 12,000,000 shares total). Each Buyer may elect to receive common stock purchase warrants in lieu of its allocation of shares of common stock. Such warrants shall have an exercise price of $0.01 per share and be exercisable for a four year term. As of December 31, 2007, we have met our initial production threshold and we believe our future production levels will be sufficient to meet the subsequent required threshold levels, therefore the previously unamortized cost relating to loan penalty of $12,000,000 and the related loan penalty expense of $2,126,271 have been reversed.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement between us and the Buyers, we are obligated to file a minimum of three registration statements registering the 9,000,000 shares of common stock or shares of common stock underlying the common stock purchase warrants, 3,000,000 interest shares potentially due under the Debentures, and up to 12,000,000 production threshold shares. If we fail to obtain and maintain effectiveness of a registration statement, we will be obligated to pay cash to each Buyer equal to: (i) 0.5% of the aggregate purchase price

 

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EnerJex Resources, Inc.

Notes To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

allocable to such Buyer’s registrable securities included in such registration statement for the first 30 day period following such effectiveness failure or maintenance failure, (ii) 0.75% of the aggregate Purchase price allocable to such Buyer’s registrable securities in such registration statement for the following thirty day period; and (iii) 1% of the aggregate purchase price allocable to such Buyer’s registrable securities included in the registration statement for every thirty day period thereafter. These payments are capped at 10% of the Buyer’s original purchase price under the Debentures. The first registration statement, registering 3,000,000 shares of common stock, became effective on August 14, 2007 and the second became effective January 11, 2008.

 

On September 1, 2007, we entered into a purchase and sales contract between DD Energy and various entities and individuals for the acquisition of oil properties located in eastern Kansas (see note 5) for the total purchase price of $2,700,000. Pursuant to the agreement, we paid cash at closing in the amount of $1,735,000 and entered into promissory notes totaling $965,000. Each promissory note bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum and matures September 1, 2008. In connection with this acquisition, we obtained additional financing through Cornerstone Bank in the amount of $1,735,000. This note bears interest at 8.5% per annum and matures on September 27, 2011.

 

On September 28, 2007, we financed the purchase of vehicles totaling $31,976 through GE Money Bank. This note is for seven years and bears interest at 6.99% per annum.

 

Loans and notes payable consist of the following:

  

 

December 31, 2007

Long term debentures

$ 9,000,000

Note payable – Cornerstone Bank

1,642,990

Promissory notes payable

965,000

Note payable

30,660

Convertible note payable

25,000

Total loans and notes payable

$ 11,636,650

 

Note 5 - Oil & Gas Properties

 

On April 9, 2007, we entered into a “Joint Exploration Agreement” with a shareholder, MorMeg, LLC, whereby we agreed to advance $4,000,000 to a joint operating account for further development of MorMeg’s Black Oaks leaseholds in exchange for a 95% working interest in all production originating from the Black Oaks field until such point when total revenues are equal to development costs. We also agreed to contribute ongoing funding to the field as to not delay development by more than a thirty day period until the field is fully developed or as agreed to by and between the parties. Upon equalization of development cost and revenue, our working interest will adjust downward to 70% and MorMeg will increase their working interest to 30%. In addition, we agreed to pay MorMeg, LLC a one time cash payment in the amount of $200,000

 

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EnerJex Resources, Inc.

Notes To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

and issue 360,000 shares of our common stock pursuant to the original amended letter agreement dated December 15, 2006. As of December 31, 2007, we fulfilled this obligation.

 

On April 18, 2007, we entered into a “Purchase and Sale Agreement” with MorMeg, LLC, a related party, to acquire the lease interests of certain producing properties for cash in the amount of $400,000. We obtained an independent valuation of the properties that determined the fair market value exceeded the amount paid. Our obligation for payment has been fulfilled at December 31, 2007.

 

On August 10, 2007, we entered into an amended and restated “Letter Agreement” with Euramerica Energy, Inc. (“Euramerica”) whereby we granted Euramerica the option to purchase our Gas City Property at a purchase price of $1,200,000 expiring March 1, 2008. For consideration of the option, Euramerica has paid $524,000 towards exploratory drilling costs associated with the development of the Gas City Property. We will receive a 10% management fee paid from net revenue interest for services provided during the development. If Euramerica exercises its purchase option on or before March 1, 2008, $300,000 would be due upon execution of the purchase agreement and the remaining $900,000 would be due in three equal installments of $300,000 payable quarterly. We will retain title on these properties until the purchase price has been paid in full. In addition, as part of this agreement, Euramerica will be required to provide up to $2,000,000 in additional well development funding for the project on or before August 31, 2008. If the well development funding is not paid on or before August 31, 2008, title to the property will revert back to us. We will continue to receive a 5% working interest in the properties until equalization of development cost and revenue, thereafter, our working interest will adjust upwards to 25% and Euramerica will decrease their working interest to 75%.

 

On September 14, 2007, we entered into a purchase agreement for the acquisition of a 100% working interest in leaseholds located in three counties in eastern Kansas for a cash purchase price of $800,000. We obtained an independent opinion of the properties that the fair market value exceeded the amount paid.

 

On September 27, 2007, we entered into a purchase and sale agreement with certain related parties through our wholly owned subsidiary, DD Energy, Inc. (“DD”), to acquire oil leases in eastern Kansas for a purchase price of $2.7 million. We obtained an independent valuation of the properties that determined the fair market value exceeded the amount paid.

 

Note 6 - Related party transactions

 

On October 30, 2006, we entered into an agreement with a shareholder to sell the patent we received in a reverse merger. We received a note for $10,000 payable on December 31, 2006 for the patent. As of December 31, 2007 the principal amount of the note was repaid and we agreed to write off the accrued interest.

 

On June 14, 2007, we entered into a “Separation Agreement” with our former Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to the agreement, we agreed to pay a total of $56,000 as severance subject to

 

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EnerJex Resources, Inc.

Notes To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

payment in full of the outstanding promissory note in the amount of $22,000 and accrued interest.

 

Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies

 

Pursuant to the terms of our financing agreement entered into on April 11, 2007, we have committed to various 30-day average production thresholds as follows: (1) the equivalent of 180 Barrel of Oil Equivalent Per Day (BOPDE) by December 31, 2007; (2) 182 BOPDE by June 30, 2008; (3) 170 BOPDE by December 31, 2008 (4) 206 BOPDE by June 30, 2009. If we do not meet those thresholds on any of the days we will be required to issue an additional 3,000,000 registered shares to the debenture holders for each period we fail to meet the thresholds. We have met our initial production threshold at December 31, 2007 and we believe that we will meet all remaining production thresholds therefore not incur any penalties. In the first quarter we recorded a loan penalty expense of $2,126,271 when it was uncertain as to whether we would reach production thresholds. In the second quarter we reversed this loan penalty expense and have recorded other income of $2,126,271. As of December 31, 2007, there is no provision for loan penalties.

 

In the event we are unable to meet one remaining registration requirement (we have already met two of the prior registration requirements in August 2007 and January 2008, respectively), we may have to pay a penalty, ranging from 0.5% to 10%, to the debenture holders.

 

Note 8 - Subsequent Events

 

On January 16, 2008, we granted options to purchase 117,500 shares of our common stock to 3 employees. The options have an exercise price of $1.25 and expire on January 15, 2011.

 

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to, any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objections of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

 

Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “could,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect” or “anticipate” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements present our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. Except for in accordance with securities laws, we do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.

 

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties. The factors impacting these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

 

 

o

potential default under our secured obligations or material debt agreements;

 

o

the fact that our accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how we report our financial condition and results of operations, and they may require our management to make estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain;

 

o

approval of certain parts of our operations by state regulations;

 

o

increases in interest rates or our cost of borrowing;

 

o

deterioration in general or regional (especially Southern Kansas) economic conditions;

 

o

adverse state or federal legislation or regulation that increases the costs of compliance, or adverse findings by a regulator with respect to existing operations;

 

o

the occurrence of natural disasters, unforeseen weather conditions, or other events or circumstances that could impact our operations or could impact the operations of companies or contractors we depend upon in our operations;

 

o

inability to achieve future sales levels or other operating results;

 

o

adverse state or federal legislation or regulation that increases the costs of compliance, or adverse findings by a regulator with respect to existing operations;

 

o

changes in U.S. GAAP or in the legal, regulatory and legislative environments in the markets in which we operate;

 

o

fluctuations in the price of oil and natural gas;

 

o

inability to efficiently manage our operations;

 

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o

the inability of management to effectively implement our strategies and business plans; and

 

o

the other risks and uncertainties detailed in this report.

For a detailed description of these and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, please see “Factors That May Affect Our Results of Operation” in this document.

 

In this Form 10-QSB, references to “we”, “our”, “us”, “EnerJex”, “the Company”, and similar terms refer to EnerJex Resources, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries, EnerJex Kansas, Inc. and DD Energy, Inc.

 

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK

 

EnerJex is an oil and natural gas acquisition, exploration and development company formed in December 2005. Operations, conducted through EnerJex Kansas and DD Energy, its wholly owned operating subsidiaries, are focused on the mid-continent region of the United States. EnerJex acquires oil and natural gas assets that have existing production and cash flow.

 

Once acquired, EnerJex implements an exploration and development program to accelerate the recovery of the existing oil and natural gas as well as explore for additional reserves.

 

More information on EnerJex and its operations can be found on our website: www.EnerJexResources.com. However, the information on our website is not incorporated by reference or otherwise into this report.

 

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

 

The following tables summarize selected items from the statement of operations at December 31, 2007 compared to December 31, 2006.

 

INCOME:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Increase / (Decrease)

 

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

$

Oil and gas revenues

 

$1,498,202

 

$26,491

 

$1,471,711

 

Revenues

 

Revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2007 were $1,498,202 compared to revenues of $26,491 in the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in revenues is primarily the result of the sale of oil from leases acquired and developed during the period.

 

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EXPENSES:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Increase / (Decrease)

 

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

$

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct costs

 

$722,540

 

$63,051

 

$659,489

Professional fees

 

100,770

 

69,224

 

31,546

Investor relations fees

 

81,857

 

-

 

81,857

General and administrative expenses

 

357,256

 

139,857

 

217,399

Depreciation, depletion and

amortization

 

387,408

 

6,889

 

 

380,519

Impairment of goodwill

 

-

 

(10,000)

 

10,000

Total expenses

 

1,649,831

 

269,021

 

1,380,810

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating (loss)

 

(151,629)

 

(242,530)

 

(90,901)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(224,273)

 

(2,556)

 

221,717

Loan fee expense

 

(39,298)

 

-

 

39,298

Loan interest accretion

 

(304,317)

 

-

 

304,317

Interest income

 

-

 

418

 

418

Reversal of loan penalty expense

 

-

 

-

 

-

Loss on sale of asset

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total other income (expense)

 

(567,888)

 

(2,138)

 

565,750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss)

 

$(719,517)

 

$(244,668)

 

$(474,849)

 

Direct Costs

 

Direct costs for the three months ended December 31, 2007 were $722,540 compared to $63,041 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase over the prior period reflects the operating costs on the oil leases acquired during the period and a substantial increase in our overall operations.

 

Professional Fees

 

Professional fees for the three months ended December 31, 2007 were $100,770 compared to $69,224 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in professional fees was a result of services rendered in connection with acquisition and financing activities.

 

Investor Relations Fees

 

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Investor relations fees for the three months ended December 31, 2007 were $81,857 compared to $0 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in public and investor relations expenses in the current period was a result of costs associated with the development and implementation of our public and investor relations strategy.

 

General and Administrative

 

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2007 were $357,256 compared to $139,857 in the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase is primarily due to option transactions and other employee compensation recorded in the period as well as board fees and expenses.

 

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $387,408 compared to $6,889 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase was primarily a result of the depletion of oil reserves based upon production.

 

Impairment of Goodwill

 

Impairment of goodwill for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $0 as compared to $(10,000) for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The sale of a patent for $10,000 offset the impairment of goodwill in the quarter ended December 31, 2006.

 

Net Operating Loss

 

Net operating loss for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $151,629, compared to net operating loss of $242,530 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. Higher employee compensation and depletion expenses, offset by an increase in revenues in the current quarter, were primary factors.

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

Interest expense

 

Interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $224,273 compared to $2,556 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in interest expense is the result of increased financing primarily attributable to the debentures.

 

Loan Fee Expense

 

Loan fee expense for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $39,297 compared to $0 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in loan fee expense was a result of costs associated with the debentures.

 

 

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Loan Interest Accretion

 

Loan interest accretion for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $304,317 compared $0 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in loan interest accretion was a result of costs associated with the debentures.

 

Interest Income

 

Interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $0 compared to $418 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. Any interest earned in the current period on proceeds from financing was offset against the related interest expense.

 

Net Loss

 

Our net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $719,517 compared to a net loss of $244,668 for the three months ended December 31, 2006. The increased net loss is primarily due to depletion, interest and loan costs, and general and administrative expenses.

 

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

 

INCOME:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

December 31,

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Increase / (Decrease)

 

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

$

Oil and gas revenues

 

$1,982,119

 

$ 76,314

 

$1,905,805

 

Revenues

 

Oil and gas revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 were $1,982,119 compared to revenues of $76,314 in the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in revenues is primarily the result of the sale of oil from leases acquired and developed during the period.

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

December 31,

 

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Increase / (Decrease)

 

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

$

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct costs

 

$1,104,272

 

$279,619

 

$824,653

Professional fees

 

1,112,832

 

287,478

 

825,354

Investor relations fees

 

164,435

 

-

 

164,435

 

 

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General and administrative expenses

 

1,758,262

 

319,366

 

1,438,896

 

Depreciation, depletion and

amortization

 

 

532,665

 

 

23,359

 

 

509,306

Impairment of goodwill

 

-

 

677,000

 

(677,000)

Total expenses

 

4,672,466

 

1,586,822

 

3,085,644

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating (loss)

 

(2,690,347)

 

(1,510,508)

 

1,179,839

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(507,640)

 

(4,239)

 

503,401

Loan fee expense

 

(113,155)

 

-

 

113,155

Loan interest accretion

 

(766,800)

 

-

 

766,800

Interest income

 

-

 

3,495

 

3,495

Loss on sale of asset

 

-

 

(3,854)

 

(3,854)

Total other income (expense)

 

(1,387,595)

 

(4,598)

 

1,382,997

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss)

 

$(4,077,942)

 

$(1,515,106)

 

$2,562,836

 

Direct Costs

 

Direct costs for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 were $1,104,272 compared to $279,619 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increase over the prior period reflects the operating costs on the oil leases acquired during the period.

 

Professional Fees

 

Professional fees for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 were $1,112,832 compared to $287,478 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in professional fees was a result of non-cash charges related to options awarded to Board members and an outside consultant, together with services rendered in connection with acquisition and financing activities.

 

Investor Relations Fees

 

Investor relations fees for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 was $164,435 compared to $0 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in public and investor relations expenses in the current period was a result of costs associated with the annual meeting of stockholders in September 2007 and with development and implementation of our public and investor relations strategy.

 

General and Administrative

 

General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 were $1,758,262 compared to $319,366 in the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increase is primarily due to option transactions and incentives recorded as employee compensation in the period.

 

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Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 was $532,665 compared to $23,359 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increase was primarily a result of the depletion of oil reserves based upon production.

 

Impairment of Goodwill

 

Impairment of goodwill for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 was $0 as compared to $677,000 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006, the period during which the goodwill was fully impaired.

 

Net Operating (Loss)

 

Net operating loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 was $2,690,347 compared to net operating loss of $1,510,508 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. Employee compensation, professional fees and depletion expenses, were primary factors in the increased net loss.

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

Interest expense

 

Interest expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 was $507,640 compared to $4,239 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in interest expense is primarily the result of increased financing.

 

Loan Fee Expense

 

Loan fee expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 was $113,155 compared to $0 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in loan fee expense was a result of costs associated with the debentures.

 

Loan Interest Accretion

 

Loan interest accretion for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 was $766,800 compared to $0 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in loan interest accretion was a result of costs associated with the debentures.

 

 

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Interest Income

 

Interest income for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 was $0 compared to $3,495 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. Any interest earned in the current period on proceeds from financing was offset against the related interest expense.

 

Loss on Sale of Asset

 

Loss on sale of asset for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 was $0 compared to $3,854 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The loss was a result of the sale of a vehicle in the prior year.

 

Net Loss

 

Our net loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 was $4,077,942 compared to $1,515,106 for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increase in net loss is primarily the result of direct costs on producing assets, professional and general costs we continue to incur as a start-up, and depletion recorded during the period.

 

Reserves

 

Our estimated total proved PV 10 (present value) of reserves as of December 31, 2007 increased to $30.9 million from $24.6 million as of September 30, 2007 reflecting a 25% improvement in the three month period. We increased total proved reserves to 1.2 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE). Of the 1.2 million BOE, 75% are proved developed and 25% are proved undeveloped. The proved developed reserves consist of proved developed producing (40%) and proved developed non-producing (35%).

 

The estimated PV10 of the 1.2 million BOE – using a 10% discount rate of the future net cash flows before income taxes, was based on an oil price of $84.25 per barrel and $5.657 per Mcf for natural gas – as of December 31, 2007. 

 

Summary of Oil and Gas Reserves

as of December 31, 2007

 

Proved Reserves Category

 

Gross BOE*

Net BOE*

PV10

(before tax)

Proved, Developed Producing

643,573

488,897

$12,156,907

Proved, Developed Non-Producing

606,133

432,875

$12,424,172

Proved, Undeveloped

406,750

304,526

$6,329,438

Total Proved

1,656,456

1,226,298

$30,910,517

 

*BOE = barrels of oil equivalent (with 6mcf = 1 barrel)

 

Operation Plan

 

Our plan is to continue to acquire oil and natural gas assets primarily in the mid-continent region of the United States. However, over time we may expand our area of operations as

 

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opportunities to do so become available. Once these assets are acquired we plan to continue to focus our efforts on increasing production of oil and natural gas cash flows and enhancing our net asset value.

 

We expect to achieve these results by:

 

 

Investing additional capital in development drilling and in secondary and tertiary recovery of oil as well as natural gas;

 

Using the latest technologies available to the oil and natural gas industry in our operations; and

 

Finding additional oil and natural gas reserves on the properties we acquire.

 

In April 2007 we completed a private placement of Senior Secured Debentures for $9 million (before fees and expenses) that has allowed us to continue to implement our business plan.

 

On September 14, 2007, we completed the purchase of nine leases in eastern Kansas for $800,000 in cash pursuant to a purchase and sale agreement. We acquired a 100% working interest in 1,100 gross acres of leaseholds located in Miami, Johnson and Franklin counties in eastern Kansas. A copy of the purchase agreement was attached to as Exhibit 10.33 to our Form 10-QSB filed on November 14, 2007.

 

On September 27, 2007, DD Energy, Inc. (“DD”), our recently formed wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a purchase and sale agreement (the “Agreement”) with an effective date of September 1, 2007, whereby DD acquired seven oil leases and a 100% working interest in 1,500 gross acres of leaseholds for $2.7 million. The seven leases are in Johnson, Anderson and Linn counties in eastern Kansas. A copy of the Agreement was attached as Exhibit 10.32 to Form 8-K filed on October 10, 2007.

 

Black Oaks Field

 

We acquired an option in September 2006 to purchase and participate in the development of 1,980 acres in the Woodson and Greenwood counties of Kansas for $500,000 in a combination of stock and cash. In addition, as part of the agreement we established a joint operating account and funded it with $4 million specifically for the initial development of this field. In doing so, we acquired a 95% working interest in the Black Oaks Field effective April 9, 2007. The former owner of the field retained a 5% carried interest in the field. We are also obligated to invest additional development funds as to not cause more than a thirty day delay in field development until the field is fully developed or as agreed to upon by the parties. Once the net cash flow (revenues less operating expenses and capital expenditures) from the property has paid for our investment, plus the cost of the capital obtained to develop the property, this 5% carried interest will convert to a 30% working interest (non-carried). The cost of the capital will include the interest associated with the prorated portion of the Senior Secured Debentures as well as the value of common stock issued to these purchasers that is ultimately allocated to the Black Oaks Field.     We have substantially completed the $4 million (Phase 1) initiative and, at

 

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December 31, 2007 have sixty-three producing wells and five injection wells. We received state approval and began water injection during the quarter ended December 31, 2007.

 

We are now recognizing increased production and cash flow from the Black Oaks Field. Assuming capital is available, we plan to invest an additional $5 million to further develop the 1,980 acres. This additional $5 million investment would require additional funds to be acquired, through either a debt or equity offering. We are currently in discussions to further clarify the funding commitments and timing of the completion of this field. In addition, the option acquired for $500,000 allows us to participate in another 2,100 acre development and secondary recovery project with the same partner, in the same area, and under similar terms. The total capital required for the second project, named the “Nickel Town Field,” is estimated to be approximately $15.4 million.

 

Thoren Lease

 

On April 27, 2007, we acquired a 240 acre lease in Douglas county Kansas for $400,000 (subject to customary closing adjustments). The acquisition included a 100% interest in and to all rights and easements incident or appurtenant to the Lease; 12 oil wells, 4 water injection wells, and one water supply well.

 

We acquired a .8476563 net revenue interest on production from the Lease. Production from the Lease at December 31, 2007 approximated 50 barrels of oil equivalent per day, up from 10 barrels of oil equivalent per day at acquisition.

 

The terms of the sale agreement state that upon payout of the purchase price, plus operating costs and capital costs from the net revenue generated by the Lease, the former owner of the lease shall be assigned a 25% working interest in the Lease. Total capital expenditures include a cost of capital for the interest associated with the prorated portion of the Senior Secured Debentures as well as the value of common stock issued to these purchasers that is ultimately allocated to the Thoren Lease.

 

We have completed our original planned $600,000 development of the field, primarily by drilling an additional nineteen producing wells, seven water injection wells and equipment and infrastructure improvements needed to increase production. The geology and production to date continues to be encouraging.

 

Gas City Property

 

In February 2006, we acquired approximately 8,105 acres of land held by leases, 11 recently (within the past three years) drilled wells, a gas gathering system and an interstate pipeline tap and a salt water disposal system for the field. The asset is located in Allen County, Kansas. Due to attrition and an attempt to centralize the acreage, we currently own approximately 6,600 acres of oil and gas leases, eleven (11) existing wells completed as natural gas producers, gas gathering system, compressor, tap and dehydration system tied to an interstate pipeline, and one (1) salt water disposal well along with a salt water disposal system for the field. We originally allocated $1 million from the debentures for development of the Gas City Field,

 

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however, we are currently in the process of a potential sale of the property to Euramerica Energy, Inc. pursuant to the Well Development Agreement and Option described below.

 

 

Well Development Agreement and Option

 

On July 12, 2007, we entered into a letter agreement with Euramerica Energy Inc., describing the terms for proceeding with an exploration and development program on the leases on the Gas City Property. On August 10, 2007, we amended and restated the letter agreement and we agreed to commence a development initiative upon the property under certain terms and again on December 10, 2007 we amended the August 10, 2007 agreement. Under the agreements, as amended, we granted Euramerica an option to purchase the property through March 1, 2008 at a purchase price of $1,200,000, which value represents the original purchase price plus capital invested by us in the development of the property to date.

 

The following describes certain material terms of the Well Development Agreement, as amended, and the Option. The description below is not a complete description of all terms of the agreement and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the agreement attached as Exhibit 10.31 to Form 10-QSB filed on August 17, 2007 and the amendment filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2007.

 

 

Well Development Program

 

 

Euramerica paid us $524,000 to be used for exploratory drilling, logging and testing, as well as certain completion aspects of test wells. As of December 31, 2007, $472,075 has been deployed as part of this Well Development Program.

 

Drilling, logging, testing, and completion of the wells was scheduled to be completed on or before December 15, 2007.

 

We will be the operator of the wells. Location of the wells will be upon agreement of Euramerica and us.

 

As the operator we are responsible for the payment of all royalties and interests on the wells.

 

We shall own all of the production from the wells and all assets associated with the wells. There will be no transfer of assets or ownership of the property to Euramerica until the full option purchase price is paid.

 

We shall be paid a 10% management fee for our services, which will be paid from the Net Revenue Interest (“NRI”) from production of the wells.

 

For purposes of the agreement, NRI means the proceeds from the sale of hydrocarbons (crude oil and/or natural gas) less all costs necessary to cause, maintain, and transport the production of hydrocarbons from the wells. Cost may include but not be limited to the following: royalty interest, over-riding royalty interest, severance taxes, property taxes, product transportation and marketing costs, well work over cost, maintenance cost, supervision cost, insurance cost, and administrative cost.

 

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On a monthly basis (on or before the 10th day of each month, commencing in November 2007) we will pay Euramerica 90% of the NRI generated from the newly drilled wells that are put in to production. We will provide Euramerica with a monthly accounting of the revenues and production from the wells at the same time we make the monthly payment to Euramerica.

 

We were granted the first right to deploy capital for coal-bed methane (CBM) completion on the wells Euramerica did not want to complete. If we chose to seek CBM production from the wells, we would grant Euramerica the option to participate with a 25% working interest, after payout of the total expenses from revenue associated with each CBM well, from production resulting from each CBM well.

 

Due to current pipeline restrictions and the need to shut in current CBM wells, Euramerica has agreed to pay us the economic value equal to 50Mcf per day from the total daily production of the conventional gas wells effective November 15, 2007 until Euramerica exercises the Option.

 

During the Option Period, we were granted the right to fund a completion program to test and complete possible oil zones, which are below any conventional gas or CBM zones in the Euramerica wells. If any of the wells are deemed to have oil resources that are capable of being produced in commercially viable quantities, as determined by us, we will use our best efforts to complete the oil zones and not impact any possible conventional gas in the wells.

 

We agreed that after pay-out of capital and total expenses from revenue associated with the exploitation of the oil zones associated with a particular well, Euramerica shall be granted the option to participate with a 25 working interest from oil production from each particular well. However, our 75% working interest in the oil zones producing from the wells shall be a perpetual burden on production, even after Euramerica exercised the option, and shall remain unchanged as per the terms of the agreement, as amended. Further, if Euramerica defaults on its obligations under the agreement the 25% working interest shall revert to us.

 

Property Option

 

 

Euramerica was, upon payment of the $524,000 described above, granted an option to purchase the property through March 1, 2008 at $1,200,000.

 

If Euramerica desires to exercise the option, the purchase price shall be paid either in full or at Euramerica’s sole option in four (4) equal quarterly installments of $300,000 beginning simultaneously with the option exercise.

 

Title of the property will only transfer to Euramerica upon payment of the full purchase price.

 

Upon execution of the option, Euramerica shall be obligated to invest $2,000,000 in drilling funds on or before August 31, 2008 or the title to the property will revert back to EnerJex. Further, any funds invested by Euramerica above the $524,000 during the option period shall be applied to the $2,000,000.

 

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Both parties will execute operating agreements concurrent with the Euramerica exercise of the option.

 

Upon payment of the first purchase price installment or the entire purchase price, our 10% management fee will be converted into a 5% carried working interest in the property. At pay-out of the project’s total expenses from revenue, our 5% carried interest will convert to a 25% working interest in and to the property as set forth in the operating agreements. In addition, we will be paid on a cost plus 17.5% for operating the property if Euramerica exercises the option.

 

Summary

 

We have several other projects that are in various stages of discussions and we are continually evaluating oil and gas opportunities in the mid-continent region. We plan to bring multiple potential acquisitions to various financial partners for evaluation and funding options. It is our vision to grow the business in a disciplined and well planned manner.

 

In addition to raising additional capital we may take on Joint Venture (JV) or Working Interest (WI) partners that will contribute to the capital costs of drilling and completion and then share in revenues derived from production. This economic strategy will allow us to utilize our own financial assets toward the growth of our leased acreage holdings, pursue the acquisition of strategic oil and gas producing properties or companies and generally expand our existing operations while further diversifying risk.

 

We began generating revenues from the sale of oil, primarily during the six month period ended December 31, 2007. We expect our production to continue to increase, both through development of wells and through our acquisition strategy. Our future financial results will continue to depend on: (i) the ability to source and screen potential projects; (ii) the ability to discover commercial quantities of natural gas and oil; (iii) the market price for oil and natural gas; and (iv) the ability to fully implement our exploration and development program, which is dependent on the availability of capital resources. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in any of these respects, that the prices of oil and natural gas prevailing at the time of production will be at a level allowing for profitable production, or that we will be able to obtain additional funding at terms favorable to us to increase our currently limited capital resources. The board of directors has implemented a Crude Oil and Natural Gas hedging strategy that will allow management to hedge up to 80% of our gross production to mitigate a majority of our exposure to changing oil prices in the intermediate term. However, as of December 31, 2007, we have not hedged any of our current production.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity is a measure of a company’s ability to meet potential cash requirements. We have historically met our capital requirements through the issuance of stock and by borrowings. In the future we anticipate we will be able to provide some of the necessary liquidity we need by the revenues generated from our net interests in our oil and natural gas production, and sales of

 

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reserves in our existing properties, however, if we do not generate sufficient sales revenues we will continue to finance our operations through equity and/or debt financings.

 

The following table summarizes total current assets, total current liabilities and working capital at December 31, 2007 as compared to March 31, 2007.

 

 

December 31,

2007

March 31,

2007

Increase / (Decrease)

$

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

$ 1,345,583

$ 120,604

1,224,979

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

$ 1,946,979

$ 488,189

1,458,790

 

 

 

 

Working Capital (deficit)

$(601,396)

$ (367,585)

(233,811)

 

Financing. On August 3, 2006, our subsidiary, EnerJex Kansas, Inc., executed a convertible note for the principal amount of $25,000. The note bears interest at 6% per annum and matures on August 2, 2010. The note is convertible at any time at the option of the holder into shares of our common stock at a conversion rate of $2.00 per share.

 

On October 30, 2006, we entered into an agreement with a shareholder to sell the patent we received in the reverse merger with Midwest Energy, Inc. We received a note for $10,000 payable due December 31, 2006 for the patent. As of December 31, 2007, the note has been paid in full.

 

On April 11, 2007, we completed a $9 million private placement of Senior Secured Debentures (the “Debentures”). In accordance with the terms of the Debentures, we received $6.3 million (before expenses and placement fees) at the first closing and an additional $2.7 million (before closing fees and expenses) at the second closing on June 21, 2007. In connection with the sale of the Debentures, we agreed to issue the Buyers 9,000,000 shares of common stock(6,300,000 shares of common stock were issued on April 13, 2007 and 2,700,000 shares of common stock were issued on June 26, 2007) .. In addition, we were potentially required to issue the Buyers up to an additional 12,000,000 shares of common stock or warrants in the event we failed to meet certain production thresholds over the term of the debentures. To avoid issuing these additional shares, we must have production of the equivalent to 180 Barrel of Oil Equivalent Per Day (BOPDE) by December 31, 2007; 182 BOPDE by June 30, 2008; 170 BOPDE by December 31, 2008 and 206 BOPDE by June 30, 2009. As of December 31, 2007 we met the first threshold of 180 BOPDE, therefore we did not have to issue threshold shares for that period. We also now believe that we should be able to meet the production threshold levels for the future periods.

 

The $9 million Debentures mature on March 31, 2010, absent earlier redemption by EnerJex, and carry an interest rate of 10%. Interest on the Debentures began accruing on April 11, 2007 and is payable quarterly in arrears on the first day of each succeeding quarter during the term of the Debentures, beginning on or about May 11, 2007 and ending on the Maturity Date of March 31, 2010. We may, under certain conditions specified in the Debentures, pay interest

 

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payments in shares of our registered common stock. Additionally, on the Maturity Date, EnerJex is required to pay the amount equal to the principal, as well as all accrued but unpaid Interest.

 

 

Satisfaction of our cash obligations for the next 12 months.

 

A critical component of our operating plan is the ability to obtain additional capital through additional equity and/or debt financing and potential JV or WI partnerships. We are currently generating sufficient revenues to meet operating needs. In the event we cannot obtain additional capital to pursue our strategic plan, however, this would materially impact our ability to continue our aggressive growth.

 

Since inception, we have financed cash flow requirements through debt financing and issuance of common stock for cash and services. As we have expanded operational activities, we are no longer experiencing cash flow deficiencies from operations. If we again experience cash flow deficiencies we would be required to obtain additional financing to fund operations through common stock offerings and debt borrowings to the extent necessary to provide working capital.

 

We intend to implement and successfully execute our business and marketing strategy, continue to develop and upgrade technology and products, respond to competitive developments, and attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in addressing such risks, and the failure to do so can have a material adverse effect on our business prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Summary of product research and development that we will perform for the term of our plan.

 

We do not anticipate performing any significant product research and development under our plan of operation until such time as we can raise adequate working capital to sustain our operations.

 

Expected purchase or sale of any significant equipment.

 

We anticipate that we will purchase the necessary equipment required to produce oil and natural gas during our normal course of operations over the next twelve months.

 

Significant changes in the number of employees.

 

We currently have 8 full time employees and employ the services of several contract personnel. As drilling and production activities increase, we intend to hire additional technical, operational and administrative personnel as appropriate. We do not expect a significant change in the number of full time employees over the next 12 months. We are using and will continue to use the services of independent consultants and contractors to perform various professional services, particularly in the area of land services, reservoir engineering, drilling, water hauling, pipeline construction, well design, well-site monitoring and surveillance, permitting and

 

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environmental assessment. We believe that this use of third-party service providers may enhance our ability to contain general and administrative expenses.

 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our accounting estimates include amount of depletion of our oil and gas properties subject to amortization, the asset retirement obligation and the value of the options and warrants that we issue. Our trade receivables have been fully collectible since inception and we only have sales to a small base of customers. We believe that all of our receivables are collectible. The depletion of our oil and gas properties is based in part on the evaluation of our reserves and an estimate of our reserves. We obtain an evaluation of the proved reserves from a professional engineering company and on a quarterly basis we review the estimates and determine if any adjustments are needed. If the actual reserves are less than the estimated reserves we would not fully deplete our costs. The asset retirement obligation relates to the plug and abandonment costs when our wells are no longer useful. We determine the value of the liability by obtaining quotes for this service and estimate the increase we will face in the future. We then discount the future value based on an intrinsic interest rate that is appropriate for us. If costs rise more than what we have expected there could be additional charges in the future however we monitor the costs of the abandoned wells and we will adjust this liability if necessary. The value we assign to the options and warrants that we issue is based on the fair market value as calculated by the Black-Scholes pricing model. To perform a calculation of the value of our options and warrants we determine the volatility of our stock. We believe our estimate of volatility is reasonable and we review the assumptions used to determine this whenever we have an equity instrument that needs a fair market value. Although the offset to the valuation is in paid in capital were we to have an incorrect material volatility assumption our expenses could be understated or overstated. The preparation of our financial statements requires us to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our assumptions and estimates on historical experience and other sources that we believe to be reasonable at the time. Actual results may vary from our estimates due to changes in circumstances, weather, politics, global economics, mechanical problems, general business conditions and other factors.

 

Effects of Inflation and Pricing

 

The oil and natural gas industry is very cyclical and the demand for goods and services of oil field companies, suppliers and others associated with the industry puts extreme pressure on

 

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the economic stability and pricing structure within the industry. Material changes in prices impact revenue stream, estimates of future reserves, borrowing base calculations of bank loans and value of properties in purchase and sale transactions. Material changes in prices can impact the value of oil and natural gas companies and their ability to raise capital, borrow money and retain personnel. We anticipate the increased business costs will continue while the commodity prices for oil and natural gas, and the demand for services related to production and exploration, both remain high (from a historical context) in the near term.

 

FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT OUR RESULTS OF OPERATION

 

Risks Associated with the $9 Million Debenture Financing

 

We have substantial indebtedness under the $9 Million Debenture Financing Agreements which are secured by all of our assets. If an event of default occurs under the Financing Agreements, the Buyers may foreclose on all of our assets and we may be forced to curtail our operations or sell some of our assets to repay the debentures.

 

On April 11, 2007, we entered into a $9 million debenture financing with certain Buyers pursuant to securities purchase agreement and related agreements. Subject to certain grace periods, the debentures and agreements provide for the following events of default (among others):

 

 

Failure to timely file the registration statements (at least 3 are required) and have them declared effective by the SEC within the time periods set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement (the initial registration was declared effective on August 14, 2007, and the second registration was declared effective on January 11, 2008);

 

The suspension of our common stock from the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board for five consecutive days or for more than an aggregate of ten days in 365 days;

 

Failure to pay principal and interest when due;

 

An uncured breach of any material covenant, term or condition in any of the Debentures or related agreements;

 

A breach of any material representation or warranty made in any of the Debentures or related agreements; and

 

Any form of bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding is instituted by or against us.

 

In the event of a future default under our agreements with the Buyers, the Buyers may enforce their rights as a secured party and we may lose all or a portion of our assets or be forced to materially reduce our business activities.

 

There can be no assurance that we will satisfy all of the conditions of the debenture agreements.  

 

Pursuant to the terms of the debenture agreements, we were obligated to file at least three registration statements (two have already been filed and declared effective) registering the 9,000,000 shares of common stock, 3,000,000 interest shares potentially issuable under the Debentures, and up to 12,000,000 production threshold shares which may be issued pursuant to

 

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the Securities Purchase Agreement. The first two registration statements (effective August 2007 and January 2008, respectively) each registered 3,000,000 shares of common stock. The third registration statement, due to be filed on or about November 20, 2008, will register the remaining 3,000,000 shares of common stock and the interest shares issued or issuable pursuant to the terms of the Debentures. In addition, we are required to file a registration statement within 30 days of the issuance of any production threshold shares.

 

Although we believe that we will meet the deadlines for obtaining the effective registration statements, there can be no assurance that such statements will be declared effective within the time required. Failure to satisfy these conditions would constitute a default under the debenture agreements.

 

The issuance of threshold shares may cause immediate and substantial dilution to our existing stockholders.

 

We have to meet 30 day average production thresholds during the period the debentures are outstanding. We must have production of the equivalent of 180 Barrel of Oil Equivalent Per Day (BOPDE) by December 31, 2007; 182 BOPDE by June 30, 2008; 170 BOPDE by December 31, 2008 and 206 BOPDE by June 30, 2009. If we do not meet those thresholds on any of the periods highlighted we will be required to issue an additional 3,000,000 shares to the debenture holders for each period we fail to meet the thresholds. The issuance of threshold shares may cause immediate dilution to the interests of other stockholders. As of December 31, 2007 we have exceeded the initial threshold requirements and did not issue any threshold shares.

 

Risks Associated with Our Business

 

We have sustained losses, which raises doubt as to our ability to successfully develop profitable business operations.

 

Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered in establishing and maintaining a business in the oil and natural gas industries. There is nothing conclusive at this time on which to base an assumption that our business operations will prove to be successful or that we will be able to operate profitably. Our future operating results will depend on many factors, including:

 

 

our ability to raise adequate working capital;

 

success of our development and exploration efforts;

 

demand for natural gas and oil;

 

the level of our competition;

 

our ability to attract and maintain key management and employees; and

 

our ability to efficiently explore, develop and produce sufficient quantities of marketable natural gas or oil in a highly competitive and speculative environment while maintaining quality and controlling costs.

 

To achieve profitable operations, we must, alone or with others, successfully execute on the factors stated above, along with continually developing ways to enhance our production

 

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efforts. Despite our best efforts, we may not be successful in our development efforts or obtain required regulatory approvals. There is a possibility that some of our wells may never produce natural gas or oil in sustainable or economic quantities.

 

At this stage of our business operations, even with our good faith efforts, potential investors have the possibility of losing their investment.

 

Because the nature of our business is expected to change as a result of shifts in the market price of oil and natural gas, competition, and the development of new and improved technology, management forecasts are not necessarily indicative of future operations and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance.

 

While Management believes its estimates of projected occurrences and events are within the timetable of its business plan, our actual results may differ substantially from those that are currently anticipated.

 

We will need additional capital in the future to finance our planned growth, which we may not be able to raise or it may only be available on terms unfavorable to us or our stockholders, which may result in our inability to fund our working capital requirements and harm our operational results.

 

We have and expect to continue to have substantial capital expenditure and working capital needs. We will need to rely on cash flow from operations or raise additional cash to fund our operations, pay outstanding long-term debt, to fund our anticipated reserve replacement needs and implement our growth strategy, or to respond to competitive pressures and/or perceived opportunities, such as investment, acquisition, exploration and development activities.

 

If low natural gas and oil prices, operating difficulties or other factors, many of which are beyond our control, cause our revenues or cash flows from operations to decrease, we may be limited in our ability to spend the capital necessary to complete our development, production exploitation and exploration programs. If our resources or cash flows do not satisfy our operational needs, we will require additional financing, in addition to anticipated cash generated from our operations, to fund our planned growth. Additional financing might not be available on terms favorable to us, or at all. If adequate funds were not available or were not available on acceptable terms, our ability to fund our operations, take advantage of unanticipated opportunities, develop or enhance our business or otherwise respond to competitive pressures would be significantly limited. In such a capital restricted situation, we may curtail our acquisition, drilling, development, and exploration activities or be forced to sell some of our assets on an untimely or unfavorable basis.

 

If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our stockholders would be reduced, and these newly issued securities might have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing stockholders.

 

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We are highly dependent on Steve Cochennet, our CEO, president and chairman. The loss of Mr. Cochennet, whose knowledge, leadership and technical expertise upon which we rely, would harm our ability to execute our business plan.

 

Our success depends heavily upon the continued contributions of Steve Cochennet, whose knowledge, leadership and technical expertise would be difficult to replace, and on our ability to retain and attract experienced engineers, geoscientists and other technical and professional staff. As of the date of this report we have not entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Cochennet; however, we intend to enter into an employment agreement with Mr. Cochennet in the near future. In addition, we do not maintain key person insurance on Mr. Cochennet. If we were to lose his services, our ability to execute our business plan would be harmed and we may be forced to cease operations until such time as we could hire a suitable replacement for Mr. Cochennet.

 

Because our common stock is deemed a low-priced “Penny” stock, an investment in our common stock should be considered high risk and subject to marketability restrictions.

 

Since our common stock is a penny stock, as defined in Rule 3a51-1 under the Securities Exchange Act, it will be more difficult for investors to liquidate their investment even if and when a market develops for the common stock. Until the trading price of the common stock rises above $5.00 per share, if ever, trading in the common stock is subject to the penny stock rules of the Securities Exchange Act specified in rules 15g-1 through 15g-10. Those rules require broker-dealers, before effecting transactions in any penny stock, to:

 

 

Deliver to the customer, and obtain a written receipt for, a disclosure document;

 

Disclose certain price information about the stock;

 

Disclose the amount of compensation received by the broker-dealer or any associated person of the broker-dealer;

 

Send monthly statements to customers with market and price information about the penny stock; and

 

In some circumstances, approve the purchaser’s account under certain standards and deliver written statements to the customer with information specified in the rules.     

 

Consequently, the penny stock rules may restrict the ability or willingness of broker-dealers to sell the common stock and may affect the ability of holders to sell their common stock in the secondary market and the price at which such holders can sell any such securities. These additional procedures could also limit our ability to raise additional capital in the future.

 

If we fail to remain current on our reporting requirements, we could be removed from the OTC Bulletin Board, which would limit the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and the ability of stockholders to sell their securities in the secondary market.

 

Companies trading on the OTC Bulletin Board, such as us, generally must be reporting issuers under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and must be current in their reports under Section 13, in order to maintain price quotation privileges on the

 

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OTC Bulletin Board. More specifically, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") has enacted Rule 6530, which determines eligibility of issuers quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board by requiring an issuer to be current in its filings with the Commission. Pursuant to Rule 6530(e), if we file our reports late with the Commission three times in a two-year period or our securities are removed from the OTC Bulletin Board for failure to timely file twice in a two-year period, then we will be ineligible for quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board. As a result, the market liquidity for our securities could be severely adversely affected by limiting the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and the ability of stockholders to sell their securities in the secondary market.

 

Risks Associated with Oil and Gas Operations

 

Because we face uncertainties in estimating proven recoverable reserves, you should not place undue reliance on such reserve information.

 

Our reserve estimates and the future net cash flows attributable to those reserves are prepared by McCune Engineering, our independent petroleum and geological engineer. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved reserves and cash flows from such reserves, including factors beyond our control and the control of McCune Engineering. Reserve engineering is a subjective process of estimating underground accumulations of natural gas and oil that cannot be measured in an exact manner. The accuracy of an estimate of quantities of reserves, or of cash flows attributable to these reserves, is a function of the available data; assumptions regarding future natural gas and oil prices; expenditures for future development and exploitation activities; and engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. Reserves and future cash flows may also be subject to material downward or upward revisions based upon production history, development and exploitation activities and natural gas and oil prices. Actual future production, revenue, taxes, development expenditures, operating expenses, quantities of recoverable reserves and value of cash flows from those reserves may vary significantly from the assumptions and estimates in our reserve reports. Any significant variance from these assumptions to actual figures could greatly affect our estimates of reserves, the economically recoverable quantities of natural gas and oil attributable to any particular group of properties, the classification of reserves based on risk of recovery, and estimates of the future net cash flows. In addition, reserve engineers may make different estimates of reserves and cash flows based on the same available data. The estimated quantities of proved reserves and the discounted present value of future net cash flows attributable to those reserves included in this report were prepared by McCune Engineering in accordance with the rules of the SEC, and are not intended to represent the fair market value of such reserves.

 

The present value of future net cash flows from our proved reserves is not necessarily the same as the current market value of our estimated reserves. We base the estimated discounted future net cash flows from our proved reserves on prices and costs. However, actual future net cash flows from our natural gas and oil properties also will be affected by factors such as:

 

 

Geological conditions;

 

Changes in governmental regulations and taxation;

 

Assumptions governing future prices;

 

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The amount and timing of actual production;

 

Availability of funds

 

Future operating and development costs; and

 

Capital costs of drilling new wells.

 

The timing of both our production and our incurrence of expenses in connection with the development and production of our properties will affect the timing of actual future net cash flows from proved reserves, and thus their actual present value. In addition, the 10% discount factor we use when calculating discounted future net cash flows may not be the most appropriate discount factor based on interest rates in effect from time to time and risks associated with us or the natural gas and oil industry in general.

 

The SEC permits natural gas and oil companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only proved reserves that a company has demonstrated by actual production or conclusive formation tests to be economically and legally producible under existing economic and operating conditions. The SEC’s guidelines strictly prohibit us from including “probable reserves” and “possible reserves” in filings with the SEC. We also caution you that the SEC views such “probable” and “possible” reserve estimates as inherently unreliable and these estimates may be seen as misleading to investors unless the reader is an expert in the natural gas and oil industry. Unless you have such expertise, you should not place undo reliance on these estimates. Potential investors should also be aware that such “probable” and “possible” reserve estimates will not be contained in any “resale” or other registration statement filed by us that offers or sells shares on behalf of purchasers of our common stock and may have an impact on the valuation of the resale of the shares. We undertake no duty to update this information and do not intend to update this information.

 

Drilling wells is speculative, often involving significant costs that may be more than our estimates, and may not result in any addition to our production or reserves. Any material inaccuracies in drilling costs, estimates or underlying assumptions will materially affect our business.

 

Developing and exploring for natural gas and oil involves a high degree of operational and financial risk, which precludes definitive statements as to the time required and costs involved in reaching certain objectives. The budgeted costs of drilling, completing and operating wells are often exceeded and can increase significantly when drilling costs rise due to a tightening in the supply of various types of oilfield equipment and related services. Drilling may be unsuccessful for many reasons, including geological conditions, weather, cost overruns, equipment shortages and mechanical difficulties. Moreover, the successful drilling of a natural gas or oil well does not ensure a profit on investment. Exploratory wells bear a much greater risk of loss than development wells. A variety of factors, both geological and market-related, can cause a well to become uneconomical or only marginally economic. Our initial drilling and development sites, and any potential additional sites that may be developed, require significant additional exploration and development, regulatory approval and commitments of resources prior to commercial development. Any success that we may have with these wells or any future drilling operations will most likely not be indicative of our current or future drilling success rate, particularly, because we intend to emphasize on exploratory drilling. If our actual drilling and

 

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development costs are significantly more than our estimated costs, we may not be able to continue our business operations as proposed and would be forced to modify our plan of operation.

 

Development of our reserves, when established, may not occur as scheduled and the actual results may not be as anticipated. Drilling activity may result in downward adjustments in reserves or higher than anticipated costs. Our estimates will be based on various assumptions, including assumptions required by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to natural gas and oil prices, drilling and operating expenses, capital expenditures, taxes and availability of funds. The process of estimating our natural gas and oil reserves is anticipated to be extremely complex, and will require significant decisions and assumptions in the evaluation of available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data for each reservoir. Due to our inexperience in the oil and gas industry, our estimates may not be reliable enough to allow us to be successful in our intended business operations. Our actual production, revenues, taxes, development expenditures and operating expenses will likely vary from those anticipated. These variances may be material.

 

Natural Gas and Oil prices are volatile. This volatility may occur in the future, causing negative change in cash flows which may result in our inability to cover our capital expenditures.

 

Our future revenues, profitability, future growth and the carrying value of our properties is anticipated to depend substantially on the prices we may realize for our natural gas and oil production. Our realized prices may also affect the amount of cash flow available for capital expenditures and our ability to borrow and raise additional capital.

 

Natural gas and oil prices are subject to wide fluctuations in response to relatively minor changes in or perceptions regarding supply and demand. Historically, the markets for natural gas and oil have been volatile, and they are likely to continue to be volatile in the future. For example, natural gas and oil prices declined significantly in late 1998 and 1999 and, for an extended period of time, remained substantially below prices obtained in previous years. Among the factors that can cause this volatility are:

 

 

worldwide or regional demand for energy, which is affected by economic conditions;

 

the domestic and foreign supply of natural gas and oil;

 

weather conditions;

 

domestic and foreign governmental regulations;

 

political conditions in natural gas and oil producing regions;

 

the ability of members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree upon and maintain oil prices and production levels; and

 

the price and availability of other fuels.

 

It is impossible to predict natural gas and oil price movements with certainty. Lower natural gas and oil prices may not only decrease our future revenues on a per unit basis but also may reduce the amount of natural gas and oil that we can produce economically. A substantial or

 

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extended decline in natural gas and oil prices may materially and adversely affect our future business enough to force us to cease our business operations. In addition, our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and ability to finance planned capital expenditures will also suffer in such a price decline. Further, natural gas and oil prices do not necessarily move together.

We may incur substantial write-downs of the carrying value of our gas and oil properties, which would adversely impact our earnings.

 

We periodically review the carrying value of our gas and oil properties under the full cost accounting rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Under these rules, capitalized costs of proved gas and oil properties may not exceed the present value of estimated future net revenues from proved reserves, discounted at an annual rate of 10%. Application of this “ceiling” test requires pricing future revenue at the un-escalated prices in effect as of the end of each fiscal quarter and requires a write-down for accounting purposes if the ceiling is exceeded, even if prices were depressed for only a short period of time. We may be required to write down the carrying value of our gas and oil properties when natural gas and oil prices are depressed or unusually volatile, which would result in a charge against our earnings. Once incurred, a write-down of the carrying value of our natural gas and oil properties is not reversible at a later date.

 

Competition in our industry is intense. We are very small and have an extremely limited operating history as compared to the vast majority of our competitors, and we may not be able to compete effectively.

 

We intend to compete with major and independent natural gas and oil companies for property acquisitions. We will also compete for the equipment and labor required to operate and to develop natural gas and oil properties. The majority of our anticipated competitors have substantially greater financial and other resources than we do. In addition, larger competitors may be able to absorb the burden of any changes in federal, state and local laws and regulations more easily than we can, which would adversely affect our competitive position. These competitors may be able to pay more for natural gas and oil properties and may be able to define, evaluate, bid for and acquire a greater number of properties than we can. Our ability to acquire additional properties and develop new and existing properties in the future will depend on our ability to conduct operations, to evaluate and select suitable properties and to consummate transactions in this highly competitive environment. In addition, some of our competitors have been operating in our core areas for a much longer time than we have and have demonstrated the ability to operate through industry cycles.

 

The natural gas and oil business involves numerous uncertainties and operating risks that can prevent us from realizing profits and can cause substantial losses.

 

Our development, exploitation and exploration activities may be unsuccessful for many reasons, including weather, cost overruns, equipment shortages and mechanical difficulties. Moreover, the successful drilling of a natural gas and oil well does not ensure a profit on investment. A variety of factors, both geological and market-related, can cause a well to become uneconomical or only marginally economical. In addition to their cost, unsuccessful wells can hurt our efforts to replace reserves.

 

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The natural gas and oil business involves a variety of operating risks, including:

 

 

fires;

 

explosions;

 

blow-outs and surface cratering;

 

uncontrollable flows of oil, natural gas, and formation water;

 

natural disasters, such as tornadoes and other adverse weather conditions;

 

quality of natural gas and oil issues may preclude us from being able to easily sell and/or deliver our products;

 

pipe, cement, or pipeline failures;

 

casing collapses;

 

embedded oil field drilling and service tools;

 

abnormally pressured formations; and

 

environmental hazards, such as natural gas leaks, oil spills, pipeline ruptures and discharges of toxic gases.

 

If we experience any of these problems, it could affect well bores, gathering systems and processing facilities, which could adversely affect our ability to conduct operations. We could also incur substantial losses as a result of:

 

 

injury or loss of life;

 

severe damage to and destruction of property, natural resources and equipment;

 

pollution and other environmental damage;

 

clean-up responsibilities;

 

regulatory investigation and penalties;

 

suspension of our operations; and

 

repairs to resume operations.

 

Because we intend to use third-party drilling contractors to drill our wells, we may not realize the full benefit of worker compensation laws in dealing with their employees. Our insurance does not protect us against all operational risks. We do not carry business interruption insurance at levels that would provide enough funds for us to continue operating without access to other funds. For some risks, we may not obtain insurance if we believe the cost of available insurance is excessive relative to the risks presented. In addition, pollution and environmental risks generally are not fully insurable. If a significant accident or other event occurs and is not fully covered by insurance, it could impact our operations enough to force us to cease our operations.

 

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

 

Shortages or an increase in cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies or personnel could delay or interrupt our operations, which could impact our financial condition and results of operations. Drilling activity in the geographic areas in which we conduct drilling activities may

 

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increase, which would lead to increases in associated costs, including those related to drilling rigs, equipment, supplies and personnel and the services and products of other vendors to the industry. Increased drilling activity in these areas may also decrease the availability of rigs. We do not have any contracts with providers of drilling rigs and we cannot assure you that drilling rigs will be readily available when we need them. Drilling and other costs may increase further and necessary equipment and services may not be available to us at economical prices.

 

Our lease ownership may be diluted due to financing strategies we may employ in the future due to our lack of capital.

 

To accelerate our development efforts we plan to take on working interest partners that will contribute to the costs of drilling and completion and then share in revenues derived from production. In addition, we may in the future, due to a lack of capital or other strategic reasons, establish joint venture partnerships or farm out all or part of our development efforts. These economic strategies may have a dilutive effect on our lease ownership and will more than likely reduce our operating revenues.

 

We are subject to complex laws and regulations, including environmental regulations, which can adversely affect the cost, manner or feasibility of doing business.

 

Development, production and sale of natural gas and oil in the United States are subject to extensive laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations. We may be required to make large expenditures to comply with environmental and other governmental regulations. Matters subject to regulation include:

 

 

location and density of wells;

 

the handling of drilling fluids and obtaining discharge permits for drilling operations;

 

accounting for and payment of royalties on production from state, federal and Indian lands;

 

bonds for ownership, development and production of natural gas and oil properties;

 

transportation of natural gas and oil by pipelines;

 

operation of wells and reports concerning operations; and

 

taxation.

 

Under these laws and regulations, we could be liable for personal injuries, property damage, oil spills, discharge of hazardous materials, remediation and clean-up costs and other environmental damages. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations also may result in the suspension or termination of our operations and subject us to administrative, civil and criminal penalties. Moreover, these laws and regulations could change in ways that substantially increase our costs. Accordingly, any of these liabilities, penalties, suspensions, terminations or regulatory changes could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations enough to possibly force us to cease our business operations.

 

Our oil and gas operations may expose us to environmental liabilities.

 

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Any leakage of crude oil and/or gas from the subsurface portions of our wells, our gathering system or our storage facilities could cause degradation of fresh groundwater resources, as well as surface damage, potentially resulting in suspension of operation of the wells, fines and penalties from governmental agencies, expenditures for remediation of the affected resource, and liabilities to third parties for property damages and personal injuries. In addition, any sale of residual crude oil collected as part of the drilling and recovery process could impose liability on us if the entity to which the oil was transferred fails to manage the material in accordance with applicable environmental health and safety laws.

 

Item 3. Controls and Procedures.

 

Our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, Steve Cochennet, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on that evaluation, Mr. Cochennet concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting him to material information relating to us (including our consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

 

We implemented an oil and gas accounting system during the quarter ended September 30, 2007, which should enhance our internal control over financial reporting. There were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

 

We may become involved in various routine legal proceedings incidental to our business. However, to our knowledge as of the date of this report, there are no material pending legal proceedings to which we are a party or to which any of our property is subject.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

We did not issue or sale any equity securities during the quarter ended December 31, 2007; however on January 16, 2008, we granted 117,500 options to purchase shares of our common stock to three employees. The options are exercisable until January 15, 2011 at a per share price of $1.25. Each option was fully vested upon grant. We believe that the option grants were exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2). The recipients of the options were afforded an opportunity for effective access to files and records of the Company that contained the relevant information needed to make their investment decisions, including the Company’s financial statements and 34 Act reports. We reasonably believe that the recipients, immediately prior to granting the options, had such knowledge and experience in their financial and business matters that they were capable of evaluating the merits and risks of their respective investments. The recipients had the

 

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opportunity to speak with the Company’s president and directors on several occasions prior to their investment decisions.

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

We did not repurchase any of our equity securities during the nine months ended December 31, 2007.

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

We did not submit any matter to a vote of our stockholders during the quarter ended December 31, 2007.

 

Item 5.

Other Information.

 

None.

 

Item 6.

Exhibits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorporated by reference

Exhibit

number

 

 

Exhibit description

 

Filed

herewith

 

 

Form

 

Period

ending

 

 

Exhibit No.

 

Filing

date

10.11

 

Securities Purchase Agreement – dated 4/11/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.11

 

4/16/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.12

 

Registration Rights Agreement – dated 4/11/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.12

 

4/16/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.13

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($3,500,000) West Coast Opportunity Fund, LLC, dated 4/11/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.13

 

4/16/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.14

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($700,000) DKR Soundshore Oasis Holding Fund Ltd., dated 4/11/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.14

 

4/16/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.15

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($1,050,000) Enable Growth Partners, LP, dated 4/11/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.15

 

4/16/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.16

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($350,000) Enable Opportunity Partners LP, dated 4/11/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.16

 

4/16/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.17

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($350,000) Glacier Partners LP, dated 4/1/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.17

 

4/16/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.18

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($350,000) Frey Living Trust, dated 4/11/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.18

 

4/16/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.19

 

Secured Guaranty – dated 4/11/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.19

 

4/16/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.20

 

Pledge and Security Agreement – dated 4/11/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.20

 

4/16/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.21

 

Joint Exploration Agreement – dated 3/30/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.21

 

4/16/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.22

 

Purchase and Sale Agreement with MorMeg, LLC dated 4/18/07

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.22

 

5/02/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10.23

 

Amended and Restated 2002/2003 Stock Option Plan

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.23

 

5/11/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.24

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($1,500,000)West Coast Opportunity Fund, LLC,

dated June 21, 2007

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.24

 

6/25/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.25

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($300,000) DKR Soundshore Oasis Holding Fund Ltd., dated, June 21, 2007

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.25

 

6/25/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.26

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($450,000) Enable Growth Partners LP, dated June 21, 2007

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.26

 

6/25/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.27

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($150,000) Enable Opportunity Partners LP, dated June 21, 2007

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.27

 

6/25/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.28

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($150,000) Glacier Partners LP, dated June 21, 2007

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.28

 

6/25/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.29

 

Senior Secured Debenture – ($150,000) Frey Living Trust, dated June 21, 2007

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.29

 

6/25/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.30

 

Mortgage, Security Agreement and Assignment of Production, dated June 21, 2007.

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.30

 

6/25/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.31

 

Amended and Restated Well Development Agreement and Option for “Gas City Property (Iola & Teats)”, dated August 10, 2007

 

 

 

10-QSB

 

6/30/07

 

10.31

 

8/17/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.32

 

Purchase and Sale Contract dated September 27, 2007

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.32

 

10/02/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.33

 

Purchase and Sale Contract dated September 14, 2007

 

 

 

10-QSB

 

9/30/07

 

10.33

 

11/14/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.35

 

Amendment to Euramerica Agreement

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.35

 

12/20/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.36

 

Debenture Holder RRA Amendment Letter

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

10.36

 

12/20/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99.3

 

Governance, Compensation and Nominating Committee Charter

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

99.1

 

5/11/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99.4

 

Audit Committee Charter

 

 

 

8-K

 

 

 

99.2

 

5/11/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99.5

 

Corporate Governance Guidelines

 

 

 

10-KSB

 

3/31/07

 

99.5

 

6/13/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99.6

 

Code of Ethics

 

 

 

10-KSB

 

3/31/07

 

99.6

 

6/13/07

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

ENERJEX RESOURCES, INC.

(Registrant)

 

By: /s/ Steve Cochennet

 

Steve Cochennet, CEO/President

 

(On behalf of the registrant and as

 

principal accounting officer)

 

Date: February 14, 2008

 

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